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Sattayarak S, Vas-Umnuay P. Efficient photoelectrochemical oxidation of benzyl alcohol in a microchannel flow cell using compact and mesoporous TiO 2 photoanodes. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2025; 7:3028-3037. [PMID: 40190463 PMCID: PMC11969377 DOI: 10.1039/d4na01032a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2025] [Indexed: 04/09/2025]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) conversion presents a viable strategy for reducing the external bias required in conventional electrochemical methods for organic molecule valorization. However, the efficiency of PEC processes is largely dependent on photoelectrode characteristics, specifically light absorption and charge transport properties. These properties are crucial for efficient generation of charge carriers and photocurrent for driving reactions. Herein, we report efficient PEC conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde using tailored TiO2 photoanodes of both compact and mesoporous film morphologies in a continuous-flow PEC cell. Notably, our PEC flow cell was designed on a microscale to facilitate superior mass transfer. Parameters such as applied potential, electrolyte flow rate, channel width, and photoanode characteristics were systematically investigated to elucidate their impact on conversion efficiency and selectivity in the PEC oxidation process. The results indicated that at an applied potential of 3.5 V and an electrolyte flow rate of 0.05 ml min-1, the microchannel with a width of 0.1 mm, which corresponds to a residence time of 1.6 min, achieved benzyl alcohol conversion exceeding 80%. Comparative analyses with traditional batch H-cells revealed over a fivefold increase in benzyl alcohol conversion in the microchannel flow cell with the mesoporous TiO2 photoanode. Additionally, the flow cell exhibited approximately threefold higher benzaldehyde selectivity compared to batch reactors employing the compact TiO2 photoanode. Overall, this work demonstrates the potential of continuous-flow microchannels with tailored photoanodes for achieving efficient and rapid PEC conversions, promising advancements in sustainable organic transformations.
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- Sirachat Sattayarak
- Center of Excellence in Particle and Material Processing Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok 10330 Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Particle and Material Processing Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok 10330 Thailand
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Ciotti A, Rahaman M, Yeung CWS, Li T, Reisner E, García-Melchor M. Driving Electrochemical Organic Hydrogenations on Metal Catalysts by Tailoring Hydrogen Surface Coverages. J Am Chem Soc 2025; 147:13158-13168. [PMID: 40198083 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c15821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2025]
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Electrochemical hydrogenation, powered by renewable electricity, represents a promising sustainable approach for organic synthesis and the valorization of biomass-derived chemicals. Traditional strategies often rely on alkaline conditions to mitigate the competing hydrogen evolution reaction, posing challenges in sourcing hydrogen atoms for hydrogenation, which can be addressed through localized water dissociation on the electrode surface. In this study, we present a computationally guided design of electrochemical hydrogenation catalysts by optimizing hydrogen coverage density and binding strength on the electrode. Our theoretical investigations identify Cu, Au, and Ag - metals with moderate hydrogen coverage - as promising catalysts for electrochemical hydrogenations in alkaline media. These predictions are experimentally validated using a model organic substrate (acetophenone), achieving yields and faradaic efficiencies of up to 90%. Additionally, Cu, a nonprecious metal, is demonstrated to selectively hydrogenate a wide range of unsaturated compounds, including C═O, C═C, C≡C, and C≡N bonds, at low potentials with moderate to excellent conversion rates and chemoselectivities. This work highlights the potential of tailoring hydrogen coverage on electrode surfaces to rationally design nonprecious metal electrocatalysts for efficient organic hydrogenations. The insights gained here are expected to inform the development of more effective catalysts for organic hydrogenations and other industrially relevant chemical transformations.
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- Anna Ciotti
- School of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
- School of Chemistry and Environment, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Center for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energy (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza de Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Li L, Luo Q, Wang Y, Zhang X, Wen Y, Wang N, AlShahrani T, Ma S. Creation of Dopant-Plasmon Synergism in Double Perovskites for Bias-free Photoelectrochemical Synthesis of Bromohydrins and Hydrogen Peroxide. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2025; 64:e202424395. [PMID: 39915253 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202424395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2025] [Indexed: 02/22/2025]
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The integration of photoexcited charge carriers into the synthesis of valuable chemicals offers substantial sustainability benefits, particularly by replacing toxic and costly oxidants and reductants typically used in conventional processes. The efficiency of such transformations is fundamentally governed by the ability to optimize light absorption and charge carrier dynamics within photoelectrodes/photocatalysts. Herein, we present a Cu+/Cu2+-substituted double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 photoanode, embedded with plasmonic Ag nanoparticles, for bias-free photoelectrochemical production of bromohydrins and H2O2. Spectroscopic analyses, coupled with three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain simulations, demonstrate that the inclusion of Ag nanoparticles significantly enhances electromagnetic energy utilization and improves carrier separation efficiency. The synergistic effect of the Cu2+ and Ag nanoparticles results in a 7-fold increase in the yield of 2-bromo-1-phenylethanol, compared to pristine Cs2AgBiBr6, alongside an impressive H2O2 productivity of 25.8 μmol h-1 cm-2. Experimental and theoretical investigations reveal that the Cu2+ substitution strengthens Br- adsorption and oxidation, promoting the bromohydroxylation of alkenes via electrophilic addition in the bulk solution. These findings offer critical insights into the design of advanced metal halide perovskites for sustainable and solar-driven chemical transformations.
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- Linqian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 76201, USA
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Mi Z, Li Y, Wu C, Zhang M, Cao X, Xi S, Zhang J, Leow WR. CoO x clusters-decorated IrO 2 electrocatalyst activates NO 3- mediator for benzylic C-H activation. Nat Commun 2025; 16:3424. [PMID: 40210890 PMCID: PMC11986119 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58733-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2025] [Indexed: 04/12/2025] Open
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Electrochemical conversion of petrochemical-derived hydrocarbons to high-value oxygenates can utilize renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. However, this involves the challenging activation of inert C(sp3)-H bonds at room temperature. Here, we introduce an electrocatalyst:mediator assembly in which CoOx clusters-decorated IrO2 electrocatalyst activates NO3- mediator to a highly reactive radical capable of abstracting a hydrogen atom from benzylic C-H. The interface between CoOx and IrO2 promotes NO3- activation by facilitating the desorption of NO3● radical for subsequent reaction. Our strategy is demonstrated through the selective oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde with high Faradaic efficiency of 86( ±1)% at 25 mA/cm2, a factor of >3 times higher than the bare electrocatalyst. The electrocatalyst:mediator assembly is operated stably for 100 h, with minimal decline in performance. When translated into a flow system, a Faradaic efficiency of 60( ±4)% at 200 mA/cm2 was achieved.
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- Ziyu Mi
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University; 21 Nanyang Link, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals. Energy and Environment (ISCE, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Fusionopolis Way, #16-16 Connexis, Singapore, 138632, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals. Energy and Environment (ISCE, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals. Energy and Environment (ISCE, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals. Energy and Environment (ISCE, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Fusionopolis Way, #16-16 Connexis, Singapore, 138632, Republic of Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University; 21 Nanyang Link, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Republic of Singapore.
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals. Energy and Environment (ISCE, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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Wu H, Wang Y, Huang M, Cheng J, Sa B, Fang Y, Wang X. Alkene Epoxidation with Water by Confined Active Co Sites on BiVO 4 Photoanodes under Visible Light. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2025; 64:e202420188. [PMID: 39716021 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202420188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2024] [Revised: 12/12/2024] [Accepted: 12/23/2024] [Indexed: 12/25/2024]
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Heterogeneous photoelectrocatalysis systems have recently seen significant growth in organic transformations, but are limited by the inherent physicochemical properties of electrode materials. To enhance selectivity in these processes, we propose an innovative advancement in the rational design of photoanodes. Specifically, we incorporated cobalt porphyrin co-catalysts with confined Co sites onto bismuth vanadate films as a photoanode. This photoanode significantly enhances the efficacy of styrene epoxidation, achieving selectivity and conversion rates of 90 % and 99 %, respectively. Notably, the reaction utilizes water as the sole oxygen source, operates at room temperature, and is easily scalable for gram-scale synthesis. The developed photoanode demonstrates robust performance across various alkene substrates. Operando characterizations reveal that during the epoxidation reaction, the confined Co sites within the porphyrin structure catalyze the oxidation of H2O to form Co-O*, serving as critical intermediates that facilitate cyclization reactions via one-electron processes. This study introduces an innovative heterogeneous photoelectrocatalysis strategy with customizable active sites tailored for selective catalytic organic transformations.
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- Haisu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Chemical Engineering of China, Quanzhou, 362114, P. R. China
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Kang F, Wang Q, Du D, Wu L, Cheung DWF, Luo J. Photoelectrochemical Ethylene Glycol Oxidization Coupled with Hydrogen Generation Using Metal Oxide Photoelectrodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2025; 64:e202417648. [PMID: 39374188 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202417648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Revised: 10/04/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting represents a promising approach for harnessing solar energy and transforming it into storable hydrogen. However, the complicated 4-electron transfer process of water oxidation reaction imposes kinetic limitations on the overall efficiency. Herein, we proposed a strategy by substituting water oxidation with the oxidation of ethylene glycol (EG), which is a hydrolysis byproduct of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste. To achieve this, we developed and synthesized BiVO4/NiCo-LDH photoanodes capable of achieving a high Faradaic efficiency (FE) exceeding 85 % for the oxidation of EG to formate in a strongly alkaline environment. The reaction mechanism was further elucidated using in situ FTIR spectroscopy. Additionally, we successfully constructed an unassisted PEC device for EG oxidation and hydrogen generation by pairing the translucent Mo : BiVO4/NiCo-LDH photoanode with a state-of-the-art Cu2O photocathode, resulting in an approximate photocurrent density of 2.3 mA/cm2. Our research not only offers a PEC pathway for converting PET plastics into valuable chemicals but also enables simultaneous hydrogen production.
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- Fusong Kang
- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells, Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Ricardo‐Noordberg JF, Kamal S, Majewski MB. Molecular Copper(I)-Sensitized Photoanodes for Alcohol Oxidation under Ambient Conditions. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400611. [PMID: 38932662 PMCID: PMC11660751 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells can enable the production of molecules currently accessible through energetically demanding syntheses. Copper(I)-based dyes represent electronically tunable charge transfer and separation systems. Herein, we report a Cu(I)-bisdiimine donor-chromophore-acceptor dye with an absorbance in the visible part of the solar spectrum composed of a phenothiazine electron donor, and dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine electron acceptor. This complex is incorporated onto a zinc oxide nanowire semiconductor surface effectively forming a photoanode that is characterized spectroscopically and electrochemically. We investigate the photo-oxidation of hydroquinone, and the photosensitization of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl and N-hydroxyphthalimide for the oxidation of furfuryl alcohol to furfuraldehyde, resulting in near quantitative conversions, with poor selectivity to the alcohol.
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- Joseph F. Ricardo‐Noordberg
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Centre for NanoScience ResearchConcordia UniversityMontrealQuebecH4B 1R6Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Advanced Spectroscopy and Imaging Research (LASIR)The University of British ColumbiaVancouverBritish ColumbiaV6T 1Z1Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Centre for NanoScience ResearchConcordia UniversityMontrealQuebecH4B 1R6Canada
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Li Q, Dang K, Wu L, Liu S, Zhang Y, Zhao J. Regulating Chlorine and Hydrogen Atom Transfer for Selective Photoelectrochemical C─C Coupling by Cu-coordination Effect at Semiconductor/Electrolyte Interfaces. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2408767. [PMID: 39447122 PMCID: PMC11633461 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202408767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 10/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/26/2024]
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Semiconductor-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) organic transformations usually show radical characteristics, in which the reaction selectivity is often difficult to precisely control due to the nonselectivity of radicals. Accordingly, several simple organic reactions (e.g., oxidations of alcohols, aldehydes, and other small molecules) have been widely studied, while more complicated processes like C─C coupling remain challenging. Herein, a synergistic heterogeneous/homogeneous PEC strategy is developed to achieve a controllable radical-induced C─C coupling reaction mediated by the copper-coordination effect at the semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, which additionally exerts a significant impact on the product regioselectivity. Through experimental studies and theoretical simulations, this study reveals that the copper-chloride complex effectively regulates the formation of chloride radicals, a typical hydrogen atom transfer agent, on semiconductor surfaces and stabilizes the heterogeneous interfaces by suppressing the radical-induced surface passivation. Taking the Minisci reaction (the coupling between 2-phenylquinoline and cyclohexane) as a model, the yield of the target C─C coupling product reaches up to 90% on TiO2 photoanodes with a selectivity of 95% and long-term stability over 100 h. Moreover, such a strategy exhibits a broad scope and can be used for the functionalization of various heteroaromatic hydrocarbons.
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- Qiaozhen Li
- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of PhotochemistryCAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular SciencesInstitute of ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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Tian B, Wang F, Ran P, Dai L, Lv Y, Sun Y, Mu Z, Sun Y, Tang L, Goddard WA, Ding M. Parameterization and quantification of two key operando physio-chemical descriptors for water-assisted electro-catalytic organic oxidation. Nat Commun 2024; 15:10145. [PMID: 39578431 PMCID: PMC11584659 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54318-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 11/04/2024] [Indexed: 11/24/2024] Open
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Electro-selective-oxidation using water as a green oxygen source demonstrates promising potential towards efficient and sustainable chemical upgrading. However, surface micro-kinetics regarding co-adsorption and reaction between organic and oxygen intermediates remain unclear. Here we systematically study the electro-oxidation of aldehydes, alcohols, and amines on Co/Ni-oxyhydroxides with multiple characterizations. Utilizing Fourier transformed alternating current voltammetry (FTacV) measurements, we show the identification and quantification of two key operando parameters (ΔIharmonics/IOER and ΔVharmonics) that can be fundamentally linked to the altered surface coverage ( Δ θ OH * / θ OH * OER ) and the changes in adsorption energy of vital oxygenated intermediates (Δ G OH * EOOR - Δ G OH * OER ), under the influence of organic adsorption/oxidation. Mechanistic analysis based on these descriptors reveals distinct optimal oxyhydroxide surface states for each organics, and elucidates the critical catalyst design principles: balancing organic and M3+δ-OH* coverages and fine-tuning ΔG for key elementary steps, e.g., via precise modulation of chemical compositions, crystallinity, defects, electronic structures, and/or surface bimolecular interactions.
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- Bailin Tian
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Materials and Process Simulation Center (MSC) and Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Lamb MC, Steiniger KA, Trigoura LK, Wu J, Kundu G, Huang H, Lambert TH. Electrophotocatalysis for Organic Synthesis. Chem Rev 2024; 124:12264-12304. [PMID: 39441982 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2024]
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Electrocatalysis and photocatalysis have been the focus of extensive research efforts in organic synthesis in recent decades, and these powerful strategies have provided a wealth of new methods to construct complex molecules. Despite these intense efforts, only recently has there been a significant focus on the combined use of these two modalities. Nevertheless, the past five years have witnessed rapidly growing interest in the area of electrophotocatalysis. This hybrid strategy capitalizes on the enormous benefits of using photons as reagents while also employing an electric potential as a convenient and tunable source or sink of electrons. Research on this topic has led to a number of methods for C-H functionalization, reductive cross-coupling, and olefin addition among others. This field has also seen the use of a broad range of catalyst types, including both metal and organocatalysts. Of particular note has been work with open-shell photocatalysts, which tend to have comparatively large redox potentials. Electrochemistry provides a convenient means to generate such species, making electrophotocatalysis particularly amenable to this intriguing class of redox catalyst. This review surveys methods in the area of electrophotocatalysis as applied to organic synthesis, organized broadly into oxidative, reductive, and redox neutral transformations.
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- Matthew C Lamb
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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Wang J, Yang C, Gao H, Zuo L, Guo Z, Yang P, Li S, Tang Z. Customized Photoelectrochemical C-N and C-P Bond Formation Enabled by Tailored Deposition on Photoanodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202408901. [PMID: 39017961 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Photoelectrochemistry (PEC) is burgeoning as an innovative solution to organic synthesis. However, the current PEC systems suffer from limited reaction types and unsatisfactory performances. Herein, we employ efficient BiVO4 photoanodes with tailored deposition layers for customizing two PEC approaches toward C-N and C-P bond formation. Our process proceeds under mild reaction conditions, deploying easily available substrates and ultra-low potentials. Beyond photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, customized PEC offers high efficiency, good functional group tolerance, and substantial applicability for decorating drug molecules, highlighting its promising potential to enrich the synthetic toolbox for broader organic chemistry of practical applications.
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- Jinghao Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Hefei Institute of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Singh P, König B, Shaikh AC. Electro-photochemical Functionalization of C(sp 3)-H bonds: Synthesis toward Sustainability. JACS AU 2024; 4:3340-3357. [PMID: 39328771 PMCID: PMC11423327 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Over the past several decades, there has been a surge of interest in harnessing the functionalization of C(sp3)-H bonds due to their promising applications across various domains. Yet, traditional methodologies have heavily leaned on stoichiometric quantities of costly and often environmentally harmful metal oxidants, posing sustainability challenges for C-H activation chemistry at large. In stark contrast, the emergence of electro-photocatalytic-driven C(sp3)-H bond activation presents a transformative alternative. This approach offers a viable route for forging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It stands out by directly engaging inert C(sp3)-H bonds, prevalent in organic compounds, without the necessity for prefunctionalization or harsh reaction conditions. Such methodology simplifies the synthesis of intricate organic compounds and facilitates the creation of novel chemical architectures with remarkable efficiency and precision. This review aims to shed light on the notable strides achieved in recent years in the realm of C(sp3)-H bond functionalization through organic electro-photochemistry.
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- Puja Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab-140001, India
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab-140001, India
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Liu Y, Shang H, Zhang B, Yan D, Xiang X. Surface fluorination of BiVO 4 for the photoelectrochemical oxidation of glycerol to formic acid. Nat Commun 2024; 15:8155. [PMID: 39289360 PMCID: PMC11408720 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52161-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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The C-C bond cleavage of biomass-derived glycerol to generate value-added C1 products remains challenging owing to its slow kinetics. We propose a surface fluorination strategy to construct dynamic dual hydrogen bonds on a semiconducting BiVO4 photoelectrode to overcome the kinetic limit of the oxidation of glycerol to produce formic acid (FA) in acidic media. Intensive spectroscopic characterizations confirm that double hydrogen bonds are formed by the interaction of the F-Bi-F sites of modified BiVO4 with water molecules, and the unique structure promotes the generation of hydroxyl radicals under light irradiation, which accelerates the kinetics of C-C bond cleavage. Theoretical investigations and infrared adsorption spectroscopy reveal that the double hydrogen bond enhances the C=O adsorption of the key intermediate product 1,3-dihydroxyacetone on the Bi-O sites to initiate the FA pathway. We fabricated a self-powered tandem device with an FA selectivity of 79% at the anode and a solar-to-H2 conversion efficiency of 5.8% at the cathode, and these results are superior to most reported results in acidic electrolytes.
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- Yang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Separation Technology, Zhengzhou University, 450001, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Separation Technology, Zhengzhou University, 450001, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, 100875, Beijing, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 100029, Beijing, P. R. China.
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, 324000, Quzhou, P. R. China.
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Lyu Y, Zheng J, Wang S. Photoelectrochemical Lithium Extraction from Waste Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301526. [PMID: 38538545 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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The amount of global hybrid-electric and all electric vehicle has increased dramatically in just five years and reached an all-time high of over 10 million units in 2022. A good deal of waste lithium (Li)-containing batteries from dead vehicles are invaluable unconventional resources with high usage of Li. However, the recycle of Li by green approaches is extremely inefficient and rare from waste batteries, giving rise to severe environmental pollutions and huge squandering of resources. Thus, in this mini review, we briefly summarized a green and promising route-photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology for extracting the Li from the waste lithium-containing batteries. This review first focuses on the critical factors of PEC performance, including light harvesting, charge-carrier dynamics, and surface chemical reactions. Subsequently, the conventional and PEC technologies applying in the area of Li recovery processes are analyzed and discussed in depth, and the potential challenges and future perspective for rational and healthy development of PEC Li extraction are provided positively.
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- Yanhong Lyu
- School of Physical and Chemistry, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, 410205, Hunan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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Wang J, Li S, Yang C, Gao H, Zuo L, Guo Z, Yang P, Jiang Y, Li J, Wu LZ, Tang Z. Photoelectrochemical Ni-catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl bromides with amine at ultra-low potential. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6907. [PMID: 39134536 PMCID: PMC11319468 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51333-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell is an ideal platform for organic transformation because of its green benefits and minimal energy consumption. As an emerging methodology, the reaction types of photoelectrocatalytic organic synthesis (PECOS) are limited to simple oxidation and C-H activation at current stage. Metal catalysis for the construction of C(sp2)-N bonds has not been touched yet in PECOS. We introduce here a PEC method that successfully engages Ni catalysis for the mild production of aniline derivatives. Experimental and computational investigations elucidate that the addition of photoanode-generated amine radical to Ni catalyst avoids the sluggish nucleophilic attack, enabling the reaction to proceed at an ultra-low potential (-0.4 V vs. Ag/AgNO3) and preventing the overoxidation of products in conventional electrochemical synthesis. This synergistic catalysis strategy exhibits good functional group tolerance and wide substrate scope on both aryl halides and amines, by which some important natural products and pharmaceutical chemicals have been successfully modified.
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- Jinghao Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Beijing, PR China.
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Beijing, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, PR China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China.
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Zhu Y, Li X, Wen Z, Zhao R, Chen Z, Zhang Z, Gao H, Wang S, Li F. Highly Efficient Photoelectrochemical Alkene Epoxidation on a Dye-Sensitized Photoanode. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:21903-21912. [PMID: 39046794 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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In photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells, selective oxidation of organic substrates coupled with hydrogen evolution represents a promising approach for value-added chemical production and solar energy conversion. In this study, we report on PEC epoxidation of alkenes at a ruthenium dye-sensitized photoanode in a CH3CN/H2O mixed solvent with LiBr as a mediator and water as the oxygen source. The dye-sensitized photoanode was found to exhibit significant advantages in the simultaneous improvement of charge separation and suppression of charge recombination. First, LiBr as a redox mediator plays a critical role in charge separation, leading to an excellent excited electron injection efficiency of 95% and a high dye regeneration efficiency of 87%. Second, the predominant charge recombination pathway on the dye-sensitized photoanode is efficiently blocked by the reaction between alkene and the in situ generated bromine oxidant. As a result, the current system achieved a remarkable photocurrent density of over 4 mA cm-2 with a record-high incident photo-to-current efficiency (IPCE) of 51% and extraordinary selectivity of up to 99% for the epoxidation of a wide range of alkenes. Meanwhile, nearly 100% Faradaic efficiency for hydrogen evolution was obtained. The performance shown here exceeds that obtained by metal oxide-based semiconductor photoanodes under comparable conditions, demonstrating the great potential of dye-sensitized photoelectrodes for organic synthesis owing to their diversity and tunability.
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- Yong Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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Qiao K, Yang JF, Chen Z, Zhu Y, Jiang WF, Li F, Shi L. Minisci-Type Dehydrogenative Coupling of C(sp 3)-H and N-Heteroaromatics Enabled by Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Atom Transfer. Org Lett 2024; 26:5805-5810. [PMID: 38949597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Minisci-type dehydrogenative coupling of C(sp3)-H and N-heteroaromatics was performed with N-hydroxysuccinimide as a hydrogen atom transfer catalyst in a photoelectrochemical cell composed of a mesoporous BiVO4 photoanode and a Pt electrode. In the absence of metal catalysts and chemical oxidants, a range of N-heteroarenes (e.g., quinolines, isoquinolines, and quinoxaline) can undergo coupling with various C(sp3)-H partners to form the corresponding products in excellent yields.
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- Kaikai Qiao
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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Sendeku MG, Shifa TA, Dajan FT, Ibrahim KB, Wu B, Yang Y, Moretti E, Vomiero A, Wang F. Frontiers in Photoelectrochemical Catalysis: A Focus on Valuable Product Synthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308101. [PMID: 38341618 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) catalysis provides the most promising avenue for producing value-added chemicals and consumables from renewable precursors. Over the last decades, PEC catalysis, including reduction of renewable feedstock, oxidation of organics, and activation and functionalization of C─C and C─H bonds, are extensively investigated, opening new opportunities for employing the technology in upgrading readily available resources. However, several challenges still remain unsolved, hindering the commercialization of the process. This review offers an overview of PEC catalysis targeted at the synthesis of high-value chemicals from sustainable precursors. First, the fundamentals of evaluating PEC reactions in the context of value-added product synthesis at both anode and cathode are recalled. Then, the common photoelectrode fabrication methods that have been employed to produce thin-film photoelectrodes are highlighted. Next, the advancements are systematically reviewed and discussed in the PEC conversion of various feedstocks to produce highly valued chemicals. Finally, the challenges and prospects in the field are presented. This review aims at facilitating further development of PEC technology for upgrading several renewable precursors to value-added products and other pharmaceuticals.
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- Marshet Getaye Sendeku
- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, 97187, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Gong H, An S, Qin W, Kuang Y, Liu D. Stabilizing BiVO 4 Photoanode in Bicarbonate Electrolyte for Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic Alcohol Oxidation. Molecules 2024; 29:1554. [PMID: 38611832 PMCID: PMC11013117 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In order to expand the application of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) to the field of photoelectrochemistry, researchers have explored the potential of BiVO4 in catalyzing or degrading organic substances, potentially presenting a green and eco-friendly solution. A study was conducted to investigate the impact of electrolytes on the photocatalysis of benzyl alcohol by BiVO4. The research discovered that, in an acetonitrile electrolyte (pH 9) with sodium bicarbonate, BiVO4 catalyzed benzyl alcohol by introducing saturated V5+. This innovation addressed the issue of benzyl alcohol being susceptible to catalysis in an alkaline setting, as V5+ was prone to dissolution in pH 9 on BiVO4. The concern of the photocorrosion of BiVO4 was mitigated through two approaches. Firstly, the incorporation of a non-aqueous medium inhibited the formation of active material intermediates, reducing the susceptibility of the electrode surface to photocorrosion. Secondly, the presence of saturated V5+ further deterred the leaching of V5+. Concurrently, the production of carbonate radicals by bicarbonate played a vital role in catalyzing benzyl alcohol. The results show that, in this system, BiVO4 has the potential to oxidize benzyl alcohol by photocatalysis.
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- Haorui Gong
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (H.G.); (S.A.)
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (H.G.); (S.A.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers Technology of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers Technology of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China;
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers Technology of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China;
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Sharp J, Ciotti A, Andrews H, Udayasurian SR, García-Melchor M, Li T. Sustainable Electrosynthesis of Cyclohexanone Oxime through Nitrate Reduction on a Zn-Cu Alloy Catalyst. ACS Catal 2024; 14:3287-3297. [PMID: 38449527 PMCID: PMC10913030 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.3c05388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cyclohexanone oxime is an important precursor for Nylon-6 and is typically synthesized via the nucleophilic addition-elimination of hydroxylamine with cyclohexanone. Current technologies for hydroxylamine production are, however, not environment-friendly due to the requirement of harsh reaction conditions. Here, we report an electrochemical method for the one-pot synthesis of cyclohexanone oxime under ambient conditions with aqueous nitrate as the nitrogen source. A series of Zn-Cu alloy catalysts are developed to drive the electrochemical reduction of nitrate, where the hydroxylamine intermediate formed in the electroreduction process can undergo a chemical reaction with the cyclohexanone present in the electrolyte to produce the corresponding oxime. The best performance is achieved on a Zn93Cu7 electrocatalyst with a 97% yield and a 27% Faradaic efficiency for cyclohexanone oxime at 100 mA/cm2. By analyzing the catalytic activities/selectivities of the different Zn-Cu alloys and conducting in-depth mechanistic studies via in situ Raman spectroscopy and theoretical calculations, we demonstrate that the adsorption of nitrogen species plays a central role in catalytic performance. Overall, this work provides an attractive strategy to build the C-N bond in oxime and drive organic synthesis through electrochemical nitrate reduction, while highlighting the importance of controlling surface adsorption for product selectivity in electrosynthesis.
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- Jonathan Sharp
- School
of Chemistry and Environment, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- School
of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER Research Centres,
Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School
of Chemistry and Environment, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- School
of Chemistry and Environment, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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- School
of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER Research Centres,
Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School
of Chemistry and Environment, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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Liu TK, Jang GY, Kim S, Zhang K, Zheng X, Park JH. Organic Upgrading through Photoelectrochemical Reactions: Toward Higher Profits. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300315. [PMID: 37382404 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Aqueous photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells have long been considered a promising technology to convert solar energy into hydrogen. However, the solar-to-H2 (STH) efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PEC water splitting are significantly limited by sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics and the low economic value of the produced O2 , hindering the practical commercialization of PEC cells. Recently, organic upgrading PEC reactions, especially for alternative OERs, have received tremendous attention, which improves not only the STH efficiency but also the economic effectiveness of the overall reaction. In this review, PEC reaction fundamentals and reactant-product cost analysis of organic upgrading reactions are briefly reviewed, recent advances made in organic upgrading reactions, which are categorized by their reactant substrates, such as methanol, ethanol, glycol, glycerol, and complex hydrocarbons, are then summarized and discussed. Finally, the current status, further outlooks, and challenges toward industrial applications are discussed.
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- Tae-Kyung Liu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Marchini E, Caramori S, Carli S. Metal Complexes for Dye-Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells (DSPECs). Molecules 2024; 29:293. [PMID: 38257206 PMCID: PMC10818894 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Since Mallouk's earliest contribution, dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have emerged as a promising class of photoelectrochemical devices capable of storing solar light into chemical bonds. This review primarily focuses on metal complexes outlining stabilization strategies and applications. The ubiquity and safety of water have made its splitting an extensively studied reaction; here, we present some examples from the outset to recent advancements. Additionally, alternative oxidative pathways like HX splitting and organic reactions mediated by a redox shuttle are discussed.
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- Edoardo Marchini
- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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Wang J, Zuo L, Guo Z, Yang C, Jiang Y, Huang X, Wu L, Tang Z. Al 2 O 3 -coated BiVO 4 Photoanodes for Photoelectrocatalytic Regioselective C-H Activation of Aromatic Amines. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315478. [PMID: 37946688 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Photoelectrochemistry is becoming an innovative approach to organic synthesis. Generally, the current photoelectrocatalytic organic transformations suffer from limited reaction type, low conversion efficiency and poor stability. Herein, we develop efficient and stable photoelectrode materials using metal oxide protective layer, with a focus on achieving regioselective activation of amine compounds. Notably, our photoelectrochemistry process is implemented under mild reaction conditions and does not involve any directing groups, transition metals or oxidants. The results demonstrate that beyond photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis exhibits high efficiency, remarkable repeatability and good functional group tolerance, highlighting its great potential for applications.
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- Jinghao Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Gobbato T, Volpato GA, Sartorel A, Bonchio M. A breath of sunshine: oxygenic photosynthesis by functional molecular architectures. Chem Sci 2023; 14:12402-12429. [PMID: 38020375 PMCID: PMC10646967 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03780k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The conversion of light into chemical energy is the game-changer enabling technology for the energetic transition to renewable and clean solar fuels. The photochemistry of interest includes the overall reductive/oxidative splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen and alternatives based on the reductive conversion of carbon dioxide or nitrogen, as primary sources of energy-rich products. Devices capable of performing such transformations are based on the integration of three sequential core functions: light absorption, photo-induced charge separation, and the photo-activated breaking/making of molecular bonds via specific catalytic routes. The key to success does not rely simply on the individual components' performance, but on their optimized integration in terms of type, number, geometry, spacing, and linkers dictating the photosynthetic architecture. Natural photosynthesis has evolved along this concept, by integrating each functional component in one specialized "body" (from the Greek word "soma") to enable the conversion of light quanta with high efficiency. Therefore, the natural "quantasome" represents the key paradigm to inspire man-made constructs for artificial photosynthesis. The case study presented in this perspective article deals with the design of artificial photosynthetic systems for water oxidation and oxygen production, engineered as molecular architectures then rendered on electrodic surfaces. Water oxidation to oxygen is indeed the pervasive oxidative reaction used by photosynthetic organisms, as the source of reducing equivalents (electrons and protons) to be delivered for the processing of high-energy products. Considering the vast and abundant supply of water (including seawater) as a renewable source on our planet, this is also a very appealing option for photosynthetic energy devices. We will showcase the progress in the last 15 years (2009-2023) in the strategies for integrating functional building blocks as molecular photosensitizers, multi-redox water oxidation catalysts and semiconductor materials, highlighting how additional components such as redox mediators, hydrophilic/hydrophobic pendants, and protective layers can impact on the overall photosynthetic performance. Emerging directions consider the modular tuning of the multi-component device, in order to target a diversity of photocatalytic oxidations, expanding the scope of the primary electron and proton sources while enhancing the added-value of the oxidation product beyond oxygen: the selective photooxidation of organics combines the green chemistry vision with renewable energy schemes and is expected to explode in coming years.
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- Thomas Gobbato
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova via Marzolo 1 35131 Padova Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova via Marzolo 1 35131 Padova Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova via Marzolo 1 35131 Padova Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova via Marzolo 1 35131 Padova Italy
- ITM-CNR Section of Padova, INSTM Unit of Padova via Marzolo 1 35131 Padova Italy
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Lin C, Shan Z, Dong C, Lu Y, Meng W, Zhang G, Cai B, Su G, Park JH, Zhang K. Covalent organic frameworks bearing Ni active sites for free radical-mediated photoelectrochemical organic transformations. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadi9442. [PMID: 37939175 PMCID: PMC10631720 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi9442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) organic transformations occurring at anodes are a promising strategy for circumventing the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction. Here, we report a free radical-mediated reaction instead of direct hole transfer occurring at the solid/liquid interface for PEC oxidation of benzyl alcohol (BA) to benzaldehyde (BAD) with high selectivity. A bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) photoanode coated with a 2,2'-bipyridine-based covalent organic framework bearing single Ni sites (Ni-TpBpy) was developed to drive the transformation. Experimental studies reveal that the reaction at the Ni-TpBpy/BiVO4 photoanode followed first-order reaction kinetics, boosting the formation of surface-bound ·OH radicals, which suppressed further BAD oxidation and provided a nearly 100% selectivity and a rate of 80.63 μmol hour-1 for the BA-to-BAD conversion. Because alcohol-to-aldehyde conversions are involved in the valorizations of biomass and plastics, this work is expected to open distinct avenues for producing key intermediates of great value.
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- Cheng Lin
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Chiang CW, Li HL, Lin TJ, Chen HC, Chou YH, Chou CJ. Versatile Synthesis of Symmetric and Unsymmetric Imines via Photoelectrochemical Catalysis: Application to N-Terminal Modification of Phenylalanine. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301379. [PMID: 37434348 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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A strategy that combines electrochemical synthesis and photoredox catalysis was reported for the efficient synthesis of imines. This approach was demonstrated to be highly versatile in producing various types of imines, including symmetric and unsymmetric imines, by exploring the impact of different substituents on the benzene ring of the arylamine. Additionally, the method was specifically applied to modify N-terminal phenylalanine residues and was found to be successful in the photoelectrochemical cross-coupling reaction between NH2 -Phe-OMe and aryl methylamines, leading to the synthesis of phenylalanine-containing imines. Therefore, this technique would present a convenient and efficient platform for synthesizing imines, with promising applications in chemical biology, drug development, and organic synthesis.
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- Chien-Wei Chiang
- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Soochow University, No.70, Linhsi Road, Shihlin District, Taipei, 111002, Taiwan
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Tayebi M, Masoumi Z, Tayyebi A, Kim JH, Lee H, Seo B, Lim CS, Kim HG. Photoelectrochemical Epoxidation of Cyclohexene on an α-Fe 2O 3 Photoanode Using Water as the Oxygen Source. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20053-20063. [PMID: 37040426 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This study developed a safe and sustainable route for the epoxidation of cyclohexene using water as the source of oxygen at room temperature and ambient pressure. Here, we optimized the cyclohexene concentration, volume of solvent/water (CH3CN, H2O), time, and potential on the photoelectrochemical (PEC) cyclohexene oxidation reaction of the α-Fe2O3 photoanode. The α-Fe2O3 photoanode epoxidized cyclohexene to cyclohexene oxide with a 72.4 ± 3.6% yield and a 35.2 ± 1.6% Faradaic efficiency of 0.37 V vs Fc/Fc+ (0.8 VAg/AgCl) under 100 mW cm-2. Furthermore, the irradiation of light (PEC) decreased the applied voltage of the electrochemical cell oxidation process by 0.47 V. This work supplies an energy-saving and environment-benign approach for producing value-added chemicals coupled with solar fuel generation. Epoxidation with green solvents via PEC methods has a high potential for different oxidation reactions of value-added and fine chemicals.
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- Meysam Tayebi
- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 45 Jonggaro, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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Çetinkaya S, Özcan L, Alagöz O, Palmisano L, Yurdakal S. Selective photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of 3-methylpyridine to vitamin B 3 by WO 3 decorated nanotube-structured TiO 2. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:5741-5744. [PMID: 37092602 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc01394d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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Nanotube-structured TiO2 electrodes on Ti plates were formed in ethylene glycol solution by the anodic oxidation method applied for different times and calcined at 500 °C. Different amounts of WO3 were decorated on the nanotube surfaces electrochemically. The electrodes were characterized, and the effects of the nanotube length on the Ti plate, decorated WO3 amount, electrolyte concentration, applied potential, and type of radiation source on the oxidation of 3-methylpyridine were investigated, together with the product distribution/selectivity. In a photoelectrocatalytic system, the vitamin B3 yield increased significantly (ca. 17 fold) under UVA by decorating nanotube-structured TiO2 with WO3, whilst low reaction rates and no products were found under Vis irradiation, as only unselective photolytic reactions occurred. This unexpected result was clarified for the first time in the literature.
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- Sıdıka Çetinkaya
- Kimya Bölümü, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi, Turkey.
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- Biyomedikal Mühendisliği Bölümü, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi, Turkey
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- Kimya Mühendisliği Bölümü, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi, Turkey
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- Università degli Studi di Palermo, Dipartimento di Ingegneria (DI), Palermo, Italy
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- Kimya Bölümü, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi, Turkey.
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Li S, Park S, Sherman BD, Yoo CG, Leem G. Photoelectrochemical approaches for the conversion of lignin at room temperature. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:401-413. [PMID: 36519448 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05491d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The selective cleavage of C-C/C-O linkages represents a key step toward achieving the chemical conversion of biomass to targeted value-added chemical products under ambient conditions. Using photoelectrosynthetic solar cells is a promising method to address the energy intensive depolymerization of lignin for the production of biofuels and valuable chemicals. This feature article gives an in-depth overview of recent progress using dye-sensitized photoelectrosynthetic solar cells (DSPECs) to initiate the cleavage of C-C/C-O bonds in lignin and related model compounds. This approach takes advantage of N-oxyl mediated catalysis in organic electrolytes and presents a promising direction for the sustainable production of chemicals currently derived from fossil fuels.
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- Shuya Li
- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA.,The Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA. .,The Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA
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Li H, Lin C, Yang Y, Dong C, Min Y, Shi X, Wang L, Lu S, Zhang K. Boosting Reactive Oxygen Species Generation Using Inter-Facet Edge Rich WO 3 Arrays for Photoelectrochemical Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202210804. [PMID: 36351869 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202210804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Water oxidation reaction leaves room to be improved in the development of various solar fuel productions, because of the kinetically sluggish 4-electron transfer process of oxygen evolution reaction. In this work, we realize reactive oxygen species (ROS), H2 O2 and OH⋅, formations by water oxidation with total Faraday efficiencies of more than 90 % by using inter-facet edge (IFE) rich WO3 arrays in an electrolyte containing CO3 2- . Our results demonstrate that the IFE favors the adsorption of CO3 2- while reducing the adsorption energy of OH⋅, as well as suppresses surface hole accumulation by direct 1-electron and indirect 2-electron transfer pathways. Finally, we present selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol by in situ using the formed OH⋅, which delivers a benzaldehyde production rate of ≈768 μmol h-1 with near 100 % selectivity. This work offers a promising approach to tune or control the oxidation reaction in an aqueous solar fuel system towards high efficiency and value-added product.
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- He Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518118, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Khusnun N, Arshad A, Jalil A, Firmansyah L, Hassan N, Nabgan W, Fauzi A, Bahari M, Ya'aini N, Johari A, Saravanan R. An avant-garde of carbon-doped photoanode materials on photo-electrochemical water splitting performance: A review. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Zhao Z, Qu M, Zhu M, Shi H, Luo X, Guo T, Sun Q, Wang L, Zheng H. Crystal Facet-Modulated WO 3 Nanoplate Photoanode for Photoelectrochemical Glyoxal Semi-oxidation into Glyoxylic Acid. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:48752-48761. [PMID: 36251536 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Transforming glyoxal to value-added glyoxylic acid (GA) is highly desirable but challenging due to the uncontrollable over-oxidation. In this work, we report on a first demonstration of semi-oxidation of glyoxal with high selectivity (86.5%) and activity on WO3 nanoplate photoanode through the photoelectrochemical strategy. The optimization of reactivity was achieved via crystal facet regulation, showing a satisfactory GA production rate of 308.4 mmol m-2 h-2, 84.0% faradaic efficiency, and 4.3% total solar-to-glyoxylic acid efficiency on WO3 with enriched {200} facets at 1.6 V versus RHE. WO3 with a high {200} facet ratio exhibits more efficient electron-hole transfer kinetics, resulting in the facilitated formation of hydroxyl radicals (•OH) and glyoxal radicals. Meanwhile, the theoretical calculation results indicate that the high selectivity and activity come from the strong adsorption ability for glyoxal and the low reaction energy for glyoxal radical generation on the (200) facets of WO3. Moreover, the high energy demand toward oxalic acid production on WO3 leads to the exciting semi-oxidation process.
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- Zhefei Zhao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland4072, Australia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310032, P. R. China
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Electrochemical Valorization of Lignin: Status, Challenges, and Prospects. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Liu X, Chen Z, Xu S, Liu G, Zhu Y, Yu X, Sun L, Li F. Bromide-Mediated Photoelectrochemical Epoxidation of Alkenes Using Water as an Oxygen Source with Conversion Efficiency and Selectivity up to 100%. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:19770-19777. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c06273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Xiao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou310024, China
- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm10044, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian116024, China
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Karjule N, Phatake RS, Barzilai S, Mondal B, Azoulay A, Shames AI, Volokh M, Albero J, García H, Shalom M. Photoelectrochemical alcohols oxidation over polymeric carbon nitride photoanodes with simultaneous H 2 production. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A 2022; 10:16585-16594. [PMID: 36091884 PMCID: PMC9365238 DOI: 10.1039/d2ta03660f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The photoelectrochemical oxidation of organic molecules into valuable chemicals is a promising technology, but its development is hampered by the poor stability of photoanodic materials in aqueous solutions, low faradaic efficiency, low product selectivity, and a narrow working pH range. Here, we demonstrate the synthesis of value-added aldehydes and carboxylic acids with clean hydrogen (H2) production in water using a photoelectrochemical cell based solely on polymeric carbon nitride (CN) as the photoanode. Isotope labeling measurements and DFT calculations reveal a preferential adsorption of benzyl alcohol and molecular oxygen to the CN layer, enabling fast proton abstraction and oxygen reduction, which leads to the synthesis of an aldehyde at the first step. Further oxidation affords the corresponding acid. The CN photoanode exhibits excellent stability (>40 h) and activity for the oxidation of a wide range of substituted benzyl alcohols with high yield, selectivity (up to 99%), and faradaic efficiency (>90%).
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- Neeta Karjule
- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Centre-Negev P.O. Box 9001 Beer-Sheva 84910 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Physics, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química (ITQ), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones, Científicas (CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) Avda. de Los Narajos s/n Valencia 46022 Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química (ITQ), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones, Científicas (CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) Avda. de Los Narajos s/n Valencia 46022 Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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McMillan NK, Lopez DA, Leem G, Sherman BD. BiVO4 Photoanodes for TEMPO‐Mediated Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation in Organic Media. Chempluschem 2022; 87:e202200187. [DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202200187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- SUNY-ESF: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Chemistry UNITED STATES
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- Texas Christian University Chemistry TCU Box 298860 76129 Fort Worth UNITED STATES
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Yu MS, Jesudass SC, Surendran S, Kim JY, Sim U, Han MK. Synergistic Interaction of MoS 2 Nanoflakes on La 2Zr 2O 7 Nanofibers for Improving Photoelectrochemical Nitrogen Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31889-31899. [PMID: 35816758 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ammonia is a suitable hydrogen carrier with each molecule accounting for up to 17.65% of hydrogen by mass. Among various potential ammonia production methods, we adopt the photoelectrochemical (PEC) technique, which uses solar energy as well as electricity to efficiently synthesize ammonia under ambient conditions. In this article, we report MoS2@La2Zr2O7 heterostructures designed by incorporating two-dimensional (2D)-MoS2 nanoflakes on La2Zr2O7 nanofibers (MoS2@LZO) as photoelectrocatalysts. The MoS2@LZO heterostructures are synthesized by a facile hydrothermal route with electrospun La2Zr2O7 nanofibers and Mo precursors. The MoS2@LZO heterostructures work synergistically to amend the drawbacks of the individual MoS2 electrocatalysts. In addition, the harmonious activity of the mixed phase of pyrochlore/defect fluorite-structured La2Zr2O7 nanofibers generates an interface that aids in increased electrocatalytic activity by enriching oxygen vacancies in the system. The MoS2@LZO electrocatalyst exhibits an enhanced Faradaic efficiency and ammonia yield of approximately 2.25% and 10.4 μg h-1 cm-2, respectively, compared to their corresponding pristine samples. Therefore, the mechanism of improving the PEC ammonia production performance by coupling oxygen-vacant sites to the 2D-semiconductor-based electrocatalysts has been achieved. This work provides a facile strategy to improve the activity of PEC catalysts by designing an efficient heterostructure interface for PEC applications.
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- Min Seo Yu
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju, Jeonnam 58330, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju, Jeonnam 58330, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute, NEEL Sciences, INC., Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju, Jeonnam 58330, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute, NEEL Sciences, INC., Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- Research Institute, NEEL Sciences, INC., Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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Huang H, Steiniger KA, Lambert TH. Electrophotocatalysis: Combining Light and Electricity to Catalyze Reactions. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:12567-12583. [PMID: 35816101 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c01914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Visible-light photocatalysis and electrocatalysis are two powerful strategies for the promotion of chemical reactions that have received tremendous attention in recent years. In contrast, processes that combine these two modalities, an area termed electrophotocatalysis, have until recently remained quite rare. However, over the past several years a number of reports in this area have shown the potential of combining the power of light and electrical energy to realize new catalytic transformations. Electrophotocatalysis offers the ability to perform photoredox reactions without the need for large quantities of stoichiometric or superstoichiometric chemical oxidants or reductants by making use of an electrochemical potential as the electron source or sink. In addition, electrophotocatalysis is readily amenable to the generation of open-shell photocatalysts, which tend to have exceptionally strong redox potentials. In this way, potent yet selective redox reactions have been realized under relatively mild conditions. This Perspective highlights recent advances in the area of electrophotocatalysis and provides some possible avenues for future work in this growing area.
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- He Huang
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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Li T, Vijeta A, Casadevall C, Gentleman AS, Euser T, Reisner E. Bridging Plastic Recycling and Organic Catalysis: Photocatalytic Deconstruction of Polystyrene via a C–H Oxidation Pathway. ACS Catal 2022; 12:8155-8163. [PMID: 35874621 PMCID: PMC9295126 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c02292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chemical recycling
of synthetic polymers represents a promising
strategy to deconstruct plastic waste and make valuable products.
Inspired by small-molecule C–H bond activation, a visible-light-driven
reaction is developed to deconstruct polystyrene (PS) into ∼40%
benzoic acid as well as ∼20% other monomeric aromatic products
at 50 °C and ambient pressure. The practicality of this strategy
is demonstrated by deconstruction of real-world PS foam on a gram
scale. The reaction is proposed to proceed via a C–H bond oxidation
pathway, which is supported by theoretical calculations and experimental
results. Fluorescence quenching experiments also support efficient
electron transfer between the photocatalyst and the polymer substrate,
providing further evidence for the proposed mechanism. This study
introduces concepts from small-molecule catalysis to polymer deconstruction
and provides a promising method to tackle the global crisis of plastic
pollution.
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- Tengfei Li
- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
- Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, U.K
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0HE, U.K
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K
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Natali M, Sartorel A, Ruggi A. Beyond Water Oxidation: Hybrid, Molecular-Based Photoanodes for the Production of Value-Added Organics. Front Chem 2022; 10:907510. [PMID: 35692692 PMCID: PMC9175021 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.907510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The political and environmental problems related to the massive use of fossil fuels prompted researchers to develop alternative strategies to obtain green and renewable fuels such as hydrogen. The light-driven water splitting process (i.e., the photochemical decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen) is one of the most investigated strategies to achieve this goal. However, the water oxidation reaction still constitutes a formidable challenge because of its kinetic and thermodynamic requirements. Recent research efforts have been focused on the exploration of alternative and more favorable oxidation processes, such as the oxidation of organic substrates, to obtain value-added products in addition to solar fuels. In this mini-review, some of the most intriguing and recent results are presented. In particular, attention is directed on hybrid photoanodes comprising molecular light-absorbing moieties (sensitizers) and catalysts grafted onto either mesoporous semiconductors or conductors. Such systems have been exploited so far for the photoelectrochemical oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes in the presence of suitable co-catalysts. Challenges and future perspectives are also briefly discussed, with special focus on the application of such hybrid molecular-based systems to more challenging reactions, such as the activation of C–H bonds.
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- Mirco Natali
- Department of Chemical Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences (DOCPAS), University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- *Correspondence: Mirco Natali, ; Andrea Sartorel, ; Albert Ruggi,
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
- *Correspondence: Mirco Natali, ; Andrea Sartorel, ; Albert Ruggi,
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Mirco Natali, ; Andrea Sartorel, ; Albert Ruggi,
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Jeong DY, Lee DS, Lee HL, Nah S, Lee JY, Cho EJ, You Y. Evidence and Governing Factors of the Radical-Ion Photoredox Catalysis. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c00763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Dong Yeun Jeong
- Division of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Berardi S, Cristino V, Bignozzi CA, Grandi S, Caramori S. Hematite-based photoelectrochemical interfaces for solar fuel production. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.120862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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He Y, Zhang H, Wang Z, Zheng Z, Wang P, Liu Y, Cheng H, Zhang X, Da Y, Huang B. Photoelectrochemical Oxidation of Amines to Imines and Production of Hydrogen through Mo-Doped BiVO 4 Photoanode. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:12816-12824. [PMID: 35474823 PMCID: PMC9026016 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Imines are important multifunctional intermediates for the synthesis of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and fine chemicals. The direct photoelectrochemical (PEC) oxidation of amines to imines is a highly selective, efficient, green, and gentle method. Interestingly, the constructive merging of the PEC oxidation of amines with the production of hydrogen can accelerate hydrogen evolution due to the less challenging oxidation of amines such as benzylamine (BN) in comparison to sluggish water oxidation. Herein, Mo-doped BiVO4 photoanodes were prepared and first applied to simultaneously oxide benzylamine (BN) to N-benzylidenebenzylamine (BI) and produce hydrogen in a closed two-chamber, three-electrode PEC cell After illumination at a bias of 1.3 V vs SCE for 3 h, the 3% Mo-doped BiVO4 photoanode achieved a maximum yield of ∼94 μmol h-1 at a 1 × 1 cm2 area with a BN to BI selectivity of almost 100% and a Faradaic efficiency of 98.4%. Our electrode presented enhanced photocorrosion resistance in acetonitrile solvent. Additionally, the PEC oxidations of benzylamine derivatives with different substituents (-F, -Cl, -Br, -CH3, -OCH3) to the corresponding imines were also investigated. The results indicated that the Mo-doped BiVO4 photoanode exhibited an excellent performance in the oxidation of these benzylamine derivatives with corresponding amine to imine selectivities of almost 100% and Faradaic efficiencies of >95%.
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- Yujie He
- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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- School
of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong
University, Jinan 250100, People’s Republic
of China
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Yuan J, Yuan Y, Zhang J, Xu H, Mao Z, Ma Y. Mechanistic Insights into Selective Acetaldehyde Formation from Ethanol Oxidation on Hematite Photoanodes by Operando Spectroelectrochemistry. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202102313. [PMID: 34978391 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study employed operando spectroelectrochemical l and photoelectrochemical methods to investigate the charge carrier dynamics of photogenerated holes in hematite for ethanol oxidation and its possible over-oxidation. Ethanol oxidation was found to form acetaldehyde with around 100 % initial selectivity and faradaic efficiency. The overoxidation of acetaldehyde was suppressed by being unable to kinetically compete with ethanol oxidation in terms of turnover frequency by a factor of ten. Temperature-dependent rate law analyses were applied to determine the activation energies of these two oxidations. For the ethanol oxidation, the activation energy was 195 meV, compared to 398 meV for acetaldehyde oxidation. These results were correlated with the valence band potential to elucidate the advantage of using hematite for safer and sustainable value-added aldehyde synthesis compared to the industrial method. The dynamics of ethanol oxidation also addressed the challenges in broad-spectrum deep oxidation of organic compounds in water purification using metal oxides.
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- Jianhe Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
- National Manufacturing Innovation Center of Advanced Dyeing and Finishing Technology, 271000, Taian City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Donghua University, 201620, Shanghai, P. R. China
- National Manufacturing Innovation Center of Advanced Dyeing and Finishing Technology, 271000, Taian City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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Gaikwad MA, Suryawanshi UP, Ghorpade UV, Jang JS, Suryawanshi MP, Kim JH. Emerging Surface, Bulk, and Interface Engineering Strategies on BiVO 4 for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105084. [PMID: 34936207 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell that collects and stores abundant sunlight to hydrogen fuel promises a clean and renewable pathway for future energy needs and challenges. Monoclinic bismuth vanadate (BiVO4 ), having an earth-abundancy, nontoxicity, suitable optical absorption, and an ideal n-type band position, has been in the limelight for decades. BiVO4 is a potential photoanode candidate due to its favorable outstanding features like moderate bandgap, visible light activity, better chemical stability, and cost-effective synthesis methods. However, BiVO4 suffers from rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers that have impeded further improvements of its PEC performances and stability. This review presents a close look at the emerging surface, bulk, and interface engineering strategies on BiVO4 photoanode. First, an effective approach of surface functionalization via different cocatalysts to improve the surface kinetics of BiVO4 is discussed. Second, state-of-the-art methodologies such as nanostructuring, defect engineering, and doping to further enhance light absorption and photogenerated charge transport in bulk BiVO4 are reviewed. Third, interface engineering via heterostructuring to improve charge separation is introduced. Lastly, perspectives on the foremost challenges and some motivating outlooks to encourage the future research progress in this emerging frontier are offered.
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- Mayur A Gaikwad
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 300, Yongbong-Dong, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 300, Yongbong-Dong, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 300, Yongbong-Dong, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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- School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 300, Yongbong-Dong, Buk-Gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
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Photoelectrocatalysis for high-value-added chemicals production. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)63923-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Buglioni L, Raymenants F, Slattery A, Zondag SDA, Noël T. Technological Innovations in Photochemistry for Organic Synthesis: Flow Chemistry, High-Throughput Experimentation, Scale-up, and Photoelectrochemistry. Chem Rev 2022; 122:2752-2906. [PMID: 34375082 PMCID: PMC8796205 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 281] [Impact Index Per Article: 93.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Photoinduced chemical transformations have received in recent years a tremendous amount of attention, providing a plethora of opportunities to synthetic organic chemists. However, performing a photochemical transformation can be quite a challenge because of various issues related to the delivery of photons. These challenges have barred the widespread adoption of photochemical steps in the chemical industry. However, in the past decade, several technological innovations have led to more reproducible, selective, and scalable photoinduced reactions. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of these exciting technological advances, including flow chemistry, high-throughput experimentation, reactor design and scale-up, and the combination of photo- and electro-chemistry.
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- Laura Buglioni
- Micro
Flow Chemistry and Synthetic Methodology, Department of Chemical Engineering
and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Het Kranenveld, Bldg 14—Helix, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Flow
Chemistry Group, van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
(HIMS), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow
Chemistry Group, van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
(HIMS), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow
Chemistry Group, van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
(HIMS), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow
Chemistry Group, van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
(HIMS), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow
Chemistry Group, van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
(HIMS), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Seo D, Won S, Kim JT, Chung TD. Adopting Back Reduction Current as an Additional Output Signal for Achieving Photoelectrochemical Differentiated Detection. Anal Chem 2022; 94:2063-2071. [PMID: 35029970 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensors are usually based on a single output signal, that is, the photocurrent change caused by the (photoelectro)chemical reaction between target analytes and photoelectrodes. However, the photocurrent may be influenced by redox species other than the target analyte; therefore, modifying the surface of photoelectrodes with probes that selectively bind to the analyte is essential. Moreover, even though various surface modification methods have been developed, distinguishing molecularly similar chemicals using PEC sensing systems remains a significant challenge. To address these selectivity issues, we proposed a photoanode-based PEC sensor that utilizes a cathodic transient current as a second output signal in addition to the photocurrent, which arises from the back reduction of photo-oxidized species. Factors influencing the back reduction were investigated by observing the transient photocurrent of hematite photoanodes in the presence of model redox probes. The chemical environment around the electrode-electrolyte interface was manipulated by altering the electrolyte composition or modifying the electrode surface. The favorable interaction between the electrode surface and redox species led to an increase in the extent of back reduction and the cathodic transient current. In addition, the extent of back reduction also depends on the chemical identity of the redox species, such as the kinetics of subsequent chemical reactions. Therefore, the synergistic combination of the photocurrent and the cathodic transient current enabled the differentiated detection of various catecholamine neurotransmitters with a single pristine photoelectrode, which has never been achieved using traditional PEC methods. Revisiting the transient photocurrent can complement conventional PEC applications and offers possibilities for more effective semiconductor-based applications.
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- Daye Seo
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea.,Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16229, Korea
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Quinone shuttling impels selective electrocatalytic alcohol oxidation: A hydrogen bonding-directed electrosynthesis. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Li Z, Luo L, Li M, Chen W, Liu Y, Yang J, Xu SM, Zhou H, Ma L, Xu M, Kong X, Duan H. Photoelectrocatalytic C-H halogenation over an oxygen vacancy-rich TiO 2 photoanode. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6698. [PMID: 34795245 PMCID: PMC8602285 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26997-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Photoelectrochemical cells are emerging as powerful tools for organic synthesis. However, they have rarely been explored for C-H halogenation to produce organic halides of industrial and medicinal importance. Here we report a photoelectrocatalytic strategy for C-H halogenation using an oxygen-vacancy-rich TiO2 photoanode with NaX (X=Cl-, Br-, I-). Under illumination, the photogenerated holes in TiO2 oxidize the halide ions to corresponding radicals or X2, which then react with the substrates to yield organic halides. The PEC C-H halogenation strategy exhibits broad substrate scope, including arenes, heteroarenes, nonpolar cycloalkanes, and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Experimental and theoretical data reveal that the oxygen vacancy on TiO2 facilitates the photo-induced carriers separation efficiency and more importantly, promotes halide ions adsorption with intermediary strength and hence increases the activity. Moreover, we designed a self-powered PEC system and directly utilised seawater as both the electrolyte and chloride ions source, attaining chlorocyclohexane productivity of 412 µmol h-1 coupled with H2 productivity of 9.2 mL h-1, thus achieving a promising way to use solar for upcycling halogen in ocean resource into valuable organic halides.
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- Zhenhua Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing, 100084, China.
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