A simple calcination method was employed to prepare a Z-scheme N-doped K4Nb6O17/g-C3N4(KCN)heterojunction photocatalyst,in which the electronic structure of K4Nb6O17 was regulated by N-doping,and g-C3N4 was formed bot...A simple calcination method was employed to prepare a Z-scheme N-doped K4Nb6O17/g-C3N4(KCN)heterojunction photocatalyst,in which the electronic structure of K4Nb6O17 was regulated by N-doping,and g-C3N4 was formed both on the surface and within the interlayer spaces of K4Nb6O17.The KCN composite showed profoundly improved photocatalytic activity for both H2 generation and RhB degradation compared to its counterparts.This improved performance was attributed to the synergistic effects of N-doping,which broadened its light harvesting ability,and heterojunction formation,which increased the charge separation rate.The relatively low BET specific surface area of the KCN composite had little effect on its photocatalytic activity.Based on ESR spectroscopy studies,•O2^−,•OH,and h^+are the main active species in the photocatalytic degradation of RhB.Thus,it is reasonable to propose a Z-scheme photocatalytic mechanism over the KCN composite,which exhibits the dual advantages of efficient charge separation and high redox ability.Our work provides a simple approach for constructing large-scale Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance.展开更多
The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development ...The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development of the next generation of greener fuel cells.Here,we comprehensively describe the'big picture'of recent advances made in the rational design of ORR electrocatalysts,including molecule‐based,metal‐oxide‐based,metal‐nanomaterial‐based and two‐dimensional electrocatalysts.Transition metals can fabricate molecular electrocatalysts with N4‐macrocycles such as porphyrin‐class compounds and the so‐formed M-N-C active centre plays a crucial role in determining the catalytic performances towards the ORR.Group‐IV and‐V Transition metal oxides represent another class of promising alternative of Pt‐based catalysts for the ORR which catalytic activity largely depends on the surface structure and the introduction of surface defects.Recent advances in synthesis of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)allow for precise control over particle sizes and shapes and the crystalline facets exposed to enhance the ORR performance of electrocatalysts.Two‐dimensional materials such as functionalized grapheme or MoS2are emerging as novel electrocatalysts for the ORR.This review covers various aspects towards the design of future ORR electrocatalysts,including the catalytic performance,stability,durability and cost.Some novel electrocatalysts even surpass commercial Pt/C systems,demonstrating their potential to be alternatives in industrial applications.Despite the encouraging progress,challenges,which are also described,remain to be overcome before the real‐world application of novel ORR electrocatalysts.展开更多
The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. I...The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. In this work, a series of β-cyclodextrin-modified Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were prepared by ammonia evaporation method for the selective hydrogenation of EC to co-produce methanol and ethylene glycol. The structure and physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized in detail by N_2 physisorption, XRD, N_2O titration, H_2-TPR, TEM, and XPS/XAES. Compared with the unmodified 25 Cu/SiO_2 catalyst, the involvement of β-cyclodextrin in 5β-25 Cu/SiO_2 could remarkably increase the catalytic activity—excellent activity of 1178 mgEC g_（cat）^（–1） h^（–1） with 98.8%ethylene glycol selectivity, and 71.6% methanol selectivity could be achieved at 453 K. The remarkably improved recyclability was primarily attributed to the remaining proportion of Cu~＋/（Cu^0＋Cu~＋）. Furthermore, the DFT calculation results demonstrated that metallic Cu^0 dissociated adsorbed H_2, while Cu~＋ activated the carbonyl group of EC and stabilized the intermediates. This study is a facile and efficient method to prepare highly dispersed Cu catalysts—this is also an effective and stable heterogeneous catalyst system for the sustainable synthesis of ethylene glycol and methanol via indirect chemical utilization of CO_2.展开更多
The fabrication of S-scheme heterojunctions with fast charge transfer and good interface contacts,such as intermolecularπ–πinteractions,is a promising approach to improve photocatalytic performance.A unique two-dim...The fabrication of S-scheme heterojunctions with fast charge transfer and good interface contacts,such as intermolecularπ–πinteractions,is a promising approach to improve photocatalytic performance.A unique two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)S-scheme heterojunction containing TpPa-1-COF/g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets(denoted as TPCNNS)was developed.The established maximum interfacial interaction between TpPa-1-COF NS and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS may result in aπ–πconjugated heterointerface.Furthermore,the difference in the work functions of TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) results in a large Fermi level gap,leading to upward/downward band edge bending.The spontaneous interfacial charge transfer from g-C_(3)N_(4) to TpPa-1-COF at theπ–πconjugated interface area results in the presence of a built-in electric field,according to the charge density difference analysis based on density functional theory calculations.Such an enhanced built-in electric field can efficiently drive directional charge migration via the S-scheme mechanism,which enhances charge separation and utilization.Thus,an approximately 2.8 and 5.6 times increase in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate was recorded in TPCNNS-2(1153μmol g^(-1) h^(-1))compared to pristine TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS,respectively,under visible light irradiation.Overall,this work opens new avenues in the fabrication of 2D/2Dπ–πconjugated S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with highly efficient hydrogen evolution performance.展开更多
Pt monolayer-based core-shell catalysts have garnered significant interest for the application of low temperature fuel cell technology as their use may enable a decreased loading of Pt while still providing sufficient...Pt monolayer-based core-shell catalysts have garnered significant interest for the application of low temperature fuel cell technology as their use may enable a decreased loading of Pt while still providing sufficient current density to meet volumetric requirements. One promising candidate in this class of materials is a Pd@Pt core-shell catalyst, which shows enhanced activity toward oxygen reduction reaction(ORR). One concern with the use of Pd@Pt, however, is the durability of the core-shell structure as Pd atoms are thermodynamically favored to migrate to the surface. The pathway of the migration has not been systematically studied. The current study explores the stability of this structure to thermal annealing and probes the effect of this heat treatment on the catalyst surface structure and its oxygen reduction activity. It was found that surface alloying between Pd and Pt occurs at temperatures as low as 200 °C, and significantly alters the structure and ORR catalytic activity in the range of 200–300 °C. Our results shed lights on the thermal induced interatomic diffusion in all core-shell and thin film structures.展开更多
Cerium‐based catalysts are very attractive for the catalytic abatement of nitrogen oxides(NOx)emitted from stationary sources.However,the main challenge is still achieving satisfactory catalytic activity in the low‐...Cerium‐based catalysts are very attractive for the catalytic abatement of nitrogen oxides(NOx)emitted from stationary sources.However,the main challenge is still achieving satisfactory catalytic activity in the low‐temperature range and tolerance to SO2 poisoning.In the present work,two series of Mo‐modified CeO_(2)catalysts were respectively obtained through a wet impregnation method(Mo‐CeO_(2))and a co‐precipitation method(MoCe‐cp),and the roles of the Mo species were systematically investigated.Activity tests showed that the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst displayed much higher NO conversion at low temperature and anti‐SO2 ability than MoCe‐cp.The optimal Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst displayed over 80%NO elimination efficiency even at 150°C and remarkable SO2 resistance at 250°C(nearly no activity loss after 40 h test).The characterization results indicated that the introduced Mo species were highly dispersed on the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst surface,thereby providing more Brønsted acid sites and inhibiting the formation of stable adsorbed NOx species.These factors synergistically promote the selective catalytic reduction(SCR)reaction in accordance with the Eley‐Rideal(E‐R)reaction path on the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst.Additionally,the molybdenum surface could protect CeO_(2)from SO2 poisoning;thus,the reducibility of the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst declined slightly to an adequate level after sulfation.The results in this work indicate that surface modification with Mo species may be a simple method of developing highly efficient cerium‐based SCR catalysts with superior SO2 durability.展开更多
文摘A simple calcination method was employed to prepare a Z-scheme N-doped K4Nb6O17/g-C3N4(KCN)heterojunction photocatalyst,in which the electronic structure of K4Nb6O17 was regulated by N-doping,and g-C3N4 was formed both on the surface and within the interlayer spaces of K4Nb6O17.The KCN composite showed profoundly improved photocatalytic activity for both H2 generation and RhB degradation compared to its counterparts.This improved performance was attributed to the synergistic effects of N-doping,which broadened its light harvesting ability,and heterojunction formation,which increased the charge separation rate.The relatively low BET specific surface area of the KCN composite had little effect on its photocatalytic activity.Based on ESR spectroscopy studies,•O2^−,•OH,and h^+are the main active species in the photocatalytic degradation of RhB.Thus,it is reasonable to propose a Z-scheme photocatalytic mechanism over the KCN composite,which exhibits the dual advantages of efficient charge separation and high redox ability.Our work provides a simple approach for constructing large-scale Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance.
基金supported by the Australian Research Councile Discovery Projects(DP140100052,DP150103750)Advanced Study and Training Program of Jiangsu Vocational Education(2016TDFX013)High Level Talent Fund of Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences and Scientific Innovation Team Project of Yancheng Vocational Institute of Health Sciences~~
文摘The quest for low‐cost yet efficient non‐Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)has become one of the main focuses of research in the field of catalysis,which has implications for the development of the next generation of greener fuel cells.Here,we comprehensively describe the'big picture'of recent advances made in the rational design of ORR electrocatalysts,including molecule‐based,metal‐oxide‐based,metal‐nanomaterial‐based and two‐dimensional electrocatalysts.Transition metals can fabricate molecular electrocatalysts with N4‐macrocycles such as porphyrin‐class compounds and the so‐formed M-N-C active centre plays a crucial role in determining the catalytic performances towards the ORR.Group‐IV and‐V Transition metal oxides represent another class of promising alternative of Pt‐based catalysts for the ORR which catalytic activity largely depends on the surface structure and the introduction of surface defects.Recent advances in synthesis of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)allow for precise control over particle sizes and shapes and the crystalline facets exposed to enhance the ORR performance of electrocatalysts.Two‐dimensional materials such as functionalized grapheme or MoS2are emerging as novel electrocatalysts for the ORR.This review covers various aspects towards the design of future ORR electrocatalysts,including the catalytic performance,stability,durability and cost.Some novel electrocatalysts even surpass commercial Pt/C systems,demonstrating their potential to be alternatives in industrial applications.Despite the encouraging progress,challenges,which are also described,remain to be overcome before the real‐world application of novel ORR electrocatalysts.
文摘The efficient synthesis of methanol and ethylene glycol via the chemoselective hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate（EC） is important for the sustainable utilization of CO_2 to produce commodity chemicals and fuels. In this work, a series of β-cyclodextrin-modified Cu/SiO_2 catalysts were prepared by ammonia evaporation method for the selective hydrogenation of EC to co-produce methanol and ethylene glycol. The structure and physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized in detail by N_2 physisorption, XRD, N_2O titration, H_2-TPR, TEM, and XPS/XAES. Compared with the unmodified 25 Cu/SiO_2 catalyst, the involvement of β-cyclodextrin in 5β-25 Cu/SiO_2 could remarkably increase the catalytic activity—excellent activity of 1178 mgEC g_（cat）^（–1） h^（–1） with 98.8%ethylene glycol selectivity, and 71.6% methanol selectivity could be achieved at 453 K. The remarkably improved recyclability was primarily attributed to the remaining proportion of Cu~＋/（Cu^0＋Cu~＋）. Furthermore, the DFT calculation results demonstrated that metallic Cu^0 dissociated adsorbed H_2, while Cu~＋ activated the carbonyl group of EC and stabilized the intermediates. This study is a facile and efficient method to prepare highly dispersed Cu catalysts—this is also an effective and stable heterogeneous catalyst system for the sustainable synthesis of ethylene glycol and methanol via indirect chemical utilization of CO_2.
文摘The fabrication of S-scheme heterojunctions with fast charge transfer and good interface contacts,such as intermolecularπ–πinteractions,is a promising approach to improve photocatalytic performance.A unique two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)S-scheme heterojunction containing TpPa-1-COF/g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets(denoted as TPCNNS)was developed.The established maximum interfacial interaction between TpPa-1-COF NS and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS may result in aπ–πconjugated heterointerface.Furthermore,the difference in the work functions of TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) results in a large Fermi level gap,leading to upward/downward band edge bending.The spontaneous interfacial charge transfer from g-C_(3)N_(4) to TpPa-1-COF at theπ–πconjugated interface area results in the presence of a built-in electric field,according to the charge density difference analysis based on density functional theory calculations.Such an enhanced built-in electric field can efficiently drive directional charge migration via the S-scheme mechanism,which enhances charge separation and utilization.Thus,an approximately 2.8 and 5.6 times increase in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate was recorded in TPCNNS-2(1153μmol g^(-1) h^(-1))compared to pristine TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS,respectively,under visible light irradiation.Overall,this work opens new avenues in the fabrication of 2D/2Dπ–πconjugated S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with highly efficient hydrogen evolution performance.
文摘Pt monolayer-based core-shell catalysts have garnered significant interest for the application of low temperature fuel cell technology as their use may enable a decreased loading of Pt while still providing sufficient current density to meet volumetric requirements. One promising candidate in this class of materials is a Pd@Pt core-shell catalyst, which shows enhanced activity toward oxygen reduction reaction(ORR). One concern with the use of Pd@Pt, however, is the durability of the core-shell structure as Pd atoms are thermodynamically favored to migrate to the surface. The pathway of the migration has not been systematically studied. The current study explores the stability of this structure to thermal annealing and probes the effect of this heat treatment on the catalyst surface structure and its oxygen reduction activity. It was found that surface alloying between Pd and Pt occurs at temperatures as low as 200 °C, and significantly alters the structure and ORR catalytic activity in the range of 200–300 °C. Our results shed lights on the thermal induced interatomic diffusion in all core-shell and thin film structures.
文摘Cerium‐based catalysts are very attractive for the catalytic abatement of nitrogen oxides(NOx)emitted from stationary sources.However,the main challenge is still achieving satisfactory catalytic activity in the low‐temperature range and tolerance to SO2 poisoning.In the present work,two series of Mo‐modified CeO_(2)catalysts were respectively obtained through a wet impregnation method(Mo‐CeO_(2))and a co‐precipitation method(MoCe‐cp),and the roles of the Mo species were systematically investigated.Activity tests showed that the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst displayed much higher NO conversion at low temperature and anti‐SO2 ability than MoCe‐cp.The optimal Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst displayed over 80%NO elimination efficiency even at 150°C and remarkable SO2 resistance at 250°C(nearly no activity loss after 40 h test).The characterization results indicated that the introduced Mo species were highly dispersed on the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst surface,thereby providing more Brønsted acid sites and inhibiting the formation of stable adsorbed NOx species.These factors synergistically promote the selective catalytic reduction(SCR)reaction in accordance with the Eley‐Rideal(E‐R)reaction path on the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst.Additionally,the molybdenum surface could protect CeO_(2)from SO2 poisoning;thus,the reducibility of the Mo‐CeO_(2)catalyst declined slightly to an adequate level after sulfation.The results in this work indicate that surface modification with Mo species may be a simple method of developing highly efficient cerium‐based SCR catalysts with superior SO2 durability.
