Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
The
efficient
conversion
of
solar
energy
into
clean
hydrogen
fuel
presents
a
promising
pathway
for
sustainable
production.
However,
utilizing
the
full
spectrum,
particularly
near-infrared
(NIR)
region,
remains
underexplored
in
photosynthetic
biohybrid
systems.
In
this
study,
biocompatible,
low-bandgap
conjugated
polymer
nanosheets
(PyTT-tBAL-HAB)
are
developed
to
integrate
with
non-photosynthetic,
non-genetically
engineered
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
enhanced
solar-driven
biological
PyTT-tBAL-HAB
exhibit
unique
NIR
light
absorption
properties.
Integrating
these
E.
facilitates
electron
transfer,
resulting
1.96-fold
increase
production
rate
under
light.
Consequently,
system
achieves
quantum
efficiency
18.36%
at
940
nm.
This
study
demonstrates
potential
using
as
advanced
photosensitizers
semi-artificial
systems,
offering
robust
platform
effective
utilization
spectrum.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Global
climate
change
mitigation
necessitates
global
efforts
to
reduce
CO
2
emissions.
Natural
photosynthesis
exemplifies
an
ingenious
approach
carbon
neutrality,
converting
into
O
and
glucose
through
light
dark
reactions.
Inspired
by
the
hydrogen‐involved
processes
in
photosynthesis,
aprotic
electrochemical
strategy
for
splitting
using
lithium
as
a
reducing
mediator
is
presented.
The
designed
device
features
gas
cathode
with
nanoscale
Co
catalyst
metallic
anode.
When
introduced
cathode,
it
undergoes
two‐step
lithium‐related
reduction,
sequentially
Li
3
O.
then
oxidized
produce
at
expense
of
renewable
electrical
energy.
This
process
achieves
impressive
yield
exceeding
94.7%,
significantly
outperforming
efficiency
natural
photosynthesis.
Moreover,
can
be
further
increased
98.6%
employing
optimized
RuCo
catalyst.
study
offers
new
practical
controllable
pathway
from
,
strongly
promoting
sustainable
development
human
society
realizing
neutrality
well
exploring
conquering
nature.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Global
climate
change
mitigation
necessitates
global
efforts
to
reduce
CO
2
emissions.
Natural
photosynthesis
exemplifies
an
ingenious
approach
carbon
neutrality,
converting
into
O
and
glucose
through
light
dark
reactions.
Inspired
by
the
hydrogen‐involved
processes
in
photosynthesis,
aprotic
electrochemical
strategy
for
splitting
using
lithium
as
a
reducing
mediator
is
presented.
The
designed
device
features
gas
cathode
with
nanoscale
Co
catalyst
metallic
anode.
When
introduced
cathode,
it
undergoes
two‐step
lithium‐related
reduction,
sequentially
Li
3
O.
then
oxidized
produce
at
expense
of
renewable
electrical
energy.
This
process
achieves
impressive
yield
exceeding
94.7%,
significantly
outperforming
efficiency
natural
photosynthesis.
Moreover,
can
be
further
increased
98.6%
employing
optimized
RuCo
catalyst.
study
offers
new
practical
controllable
pathway
from
,
strongly
promoting
sustainable
development
human
society
realizing
neutrality
well
exploring
conquering
nature.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Localized
Surface
Plasmon
Resonance
(LSPR)‐enabled
nanomaterials
provide
a
promising
platform
for
photothermal
catalysis
and
artificial
photosynthesis,
addressing
critical
energy
environmental
challenges.
This
review
examines
the
dual
role
of
LSPR
in
both
hot
electron
dynamics
localized
heating
effects
to
enhance
catalytic
reactions.
Fundamental
mechanisms
are
introduced,
emphasizing
how
plasmon‐induced
thermal
generation
synergistically
drive
chemical
transformations.
Recent
advancements
highlighted
optimized
nanoscale
management
strategies
that
reactivity
selectivity
applications
discussed.
Through
detailed
analysis
material
systems
their
scalability
challenges,
future
directions
developing
robust,
low‐cost
plasmonic
materials
leverage
sustainable,
efficient
solar‐to‐chemical
conversion
presented.
aims
guide
design
next‐generation
diverse
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
The
efficient
conversion
of
solar
energy
into
clean
hydrogen
fuel
presents
a
promising
pathway
for
sustainable
production.
However,
utilizing
the
full
spectrum,
particularly
near-infrared
(NIR)
region,
remains
underexplored
in
photosynthetic
biohybrid
systems.
In
this
study,
biocompatible,
low-bandgap
conjugated
polymer
nanosheets
(PyTT-tBAL-HAB)
are
developed
to
integrate
with
non-photosynthetic,
non-genetically
engineered
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
enhanced
solar-driven
biological
PyTT-tBAL-HAB
exhibit
unique
NIR
light
absorption
properties.
Integrating
these
E.
facilitates
electron
transfer,
resulting
1.96-fold
increase
production
rate
under
light.
Consequently,
system
achieves
quantum
efficiency
18.36%
at
940
nm.
This
study
demonstrates
potential
using
as
advanced
photosensitizers
semi-artificial
systems,
offering
robust
platform
effective
utilization
spectrum.
