A nonmetallic plasmonic catalyst for photothermal CO2 flow conversion with high activity, selectivity and durability

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 10, 2024

Abstract The meticulous design of active sites and light absorbers holds the key to development high-performance photothermal catalysts for CO 2 hydrogenation. Here, we report a nonmetallic plasmonic catalyst Mo N/MoO - x nanosheets by integrating localized surface plasmon resonance effect with two distinct types Leveraging synergism dual sites, H molecules can be simultaneously adsorbed activated on N atom O vacancy, respectively. Meanwhile, this noble-metal-free signifies its promising ability convert photon energy into heat. Consequently, exhibit remarkable catalytic performance in reverse water-gas shift reaction. Under continuous full-spectrum irradiation (3 W·cm −2 ) duration 168 h, achieve yield rate 355 mmol·gcat −1 ·h flow reactor selectivity exceeding 99%. This work offers valuable insights precise reducing carbon footprints.

Language: Английский

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Integration of Co Single Atoms and Ni Clusters on Defect-Rich ZrO₂ for Strong Photothermal Coupling Boosts Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

ACS Nano, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(20), P. 13035 - 13048

Published: May 10, 2024

We report a solvothermal method for the synthesis of an oxygen vacancy-enriched ZrO2 photocatalyst with Co single atoms and Ni clusters immobilized on surface. This catalyst presents superior performance reduction CO2 in H2O vapor, CO yield reaching 663.84 μmol g–1 h–1 selectivity 99.52%. The total solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency is up to 0.372‰, which among highest reported values. success, one hand, depends both extended spectrum absorption serving as dual-active centers dissociation, respectively; other this attributed enhanced photoelectric thermal effect induced by concentrated solar irradiation. demonstrate that intermediate impurity state formed hybridization d-orbital single-atom molecular orbital H2O, enabling visible-light-driven excitation over catalyst. In addition, play crucial role altering adsorption configuration CO2, localized surface plasmon resonance enhancing activation dissociation visible–near-infrared light. study provides valuable insights into synergistic dual cocatalyst toward efficient photothermal coupling redox reactions reduction.

Language: Английский

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Photon and phonon powered photothermal catalysis

Energy & Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(13), P. 4461 - 4480

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Synergistic coupling of photons and phonons make the photothermal catalytic conversion various important processes possible.

Language: Английский

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Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Evolution from Value‐Added Waste Treatment

Advanced Energy Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(15)

Published: Feb. 13, 2024

Abstract Hydrogen is one of the most important energy alternatives to conventional fossil‐based fuel. Solar based photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) a salient approach produce fuel but its efficiency generally limited by sluggish and energy‐unfavorable oxidation reaction. Meanwhile, waste treatment has become worldwide problem clean highly demanded avoid vast greenhouse emission currently. Inspiringly, PHE can be effectively coupled with favorable photooxidation many wastes, which kills two birds stone. In this review, recent progress in presented, where typical solid, liquid, gas wastes have been briefly discussed. Focusing on understanding complicated reaction mechanism revelation products, cutting‐edge techniques for photophysics surface chemistry characterization analyzed, are imperative facilitate following investigation. Finally, developing trend existing issues current research also discussed detail so that holistic blueprint portrayed accelerate their application realistic world.

Language: Английский

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Emerging dual-atomic-site catalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Science China Materials, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 65(12), P. 3302 - 3323

Published: Oct. 12, 2022

Language: Английский

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Recent advances in the life cycle assessment of biodiesel production linked to azo dye degradation using yeast symbionts of termite guts: A critical review

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 7557 - 7581

Published: June 13, 2022

Beyond energy crisis, biodiesel offers renewable and unlimited option to the challenges associated with fossil fuels depletion. Biodiesel could reduce carbon foot print gas emissions. Therefore, China has set an audacious goal of neutrality by 2060. In order cost production, it is critical look for alternative feedstocks unconventional resources. can be produced from sustainable like edible non-edible oils, insects, municipal sewage sludge, oleaginous microorganisms. Existing life cycle assessments yeast-based production are required assess potential environmental impacts obtain a holistic picture. The circular economy paradigm recently emerged as viable linear, unsustainable consumption systems. Given legislative requirements principle, use textile azo dye wastewater promising its management. annual disposal 4,500,000 tons dyes socioeconomic concern due their carcinogenic potential. Azo account over 70% global industrial demand. Biological-mediated degradation thought cost-effective, environmentally friendly when compared physical chemical approaches. To this end, yeasts play significant role, owing high growth rate, tolerance extreme conditions, ability effectively degrade lignin aromatic compounds, concurrently representing highly feedstock production. Interestingly, emphasis been given on novel symbiotic isolated termite guts microbiomes multiple biotechnological applications. review focuses recent findings degrading inhabiting guts. While capturing research advancements emphasizes concept using dyes/aromatic wastes

Language: Английский

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Ni-TiO2 catalysts derived from metal-organic framework for efficient photo-thermal CO2 methanation

Fuel, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 357, P. 129817 - 129817

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Polyoxometalates-derived nanostructures for electrocatalysis application

Rare Metals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(5), P. 1845 - 1866

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Noncrystalline Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks Tethered with Ionic Liquids as Catalysts for CO₂ Conversion into Cyclic Carbonates

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 10277 - 10284

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

Noncrystalline zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) tethered with ionic liquids (ILs) were successfully employed as catalysts for mild CO2 conversion into cyclic carbonates the first time. Notably, noncrystalline ZIFs exhibit outstanding catalytic performance in terms of activity, stability, and substrate suitability. Z3 was obtained through simultaneous incorporation a boronic acid group ILs its ZIF framework exhibited superior activity. A reaction mechanism propylene oxide–CO2 cycloaddition has been proposed, which integrates experimental findings density functional theory calculations. The results indicate that zinc, ILs, play crucial roles achieving high Zinc are identified key contributors to epoxide activation ring opening, while plays role stabilizing turnover frequency-determining transition states. simplicity this synthesis approach, combined versatility products, facilitates practical efficient epoxides carbonates.

Language: Английский

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A review of electroreduction of CO2 to C1 products: Catalysts design, characterizations and performance evaluation

Surfaces and Interfaces, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48, P. 104353 - 104353

Published: April 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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