INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2017
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Wen Shen,Bin Wu,Fan Liao,Binbin Jiang,Mingwang Shao
In recent years, platinum-based catalysts are the most promising candidates for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Decrease of the Pt usage is an effective way to obtain low-cost hydrogen production. In order to achieve this goal, we synthesized Pt-Ag/SiNW composites with different dosages of Pt, using inexpensive Ag as a co-catalyst and SiNWs as carriers, and tested their catalytic performance in HER. The results showed that the optimal composition of Pt: Ag: Si = 4.1: 21.5: 74.4 in mass ratio. With such a low amount of Pt, the Pt-Ag/SiNW catalyst exhibited exciting HER performance, whose turnover frequency is 6.3H 2 Pt −1 s −1 at −0.2 V vs. RHE, 2.7 times as large as that of 40 wt% Pt/C. This design greatly increased the utilization ratio of Pt, which may open a new way for preparation of other Pt-based catalysts.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Xun Li,Hui Hu,Tian Tan,Mengjing Sun,Yuwen Bao,Zhongbing Huang,Sohail Muhammad,Xiaohong Xia,Yun Gao
Detection of leaks of flammable methane (CH4) gas in a timely manner can mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks. Zinc oxide (ZnO), a polar semiconductor with controllable surface defects, is a promising material for gas sensing. In this study, Ag–Ru co-doped into self-assembled ZnO nanorod arrays (ZnO NRs) was prepared by a one-step hydrothermal method. The Ag–Ru co-doped sample shows a good hydrophobic property as a result of its particular microstructure, which results in high humidity resistance. In addition, oxygen vacancy density significantly increased after Ag–Ru co-doping. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed an exceptionally high charge density accumulated at the Ru sites and the formation of a localized strong electric field, which provides additional energy for the CH4 reaction with •O2– at the surface at room temperature. Optimized AgRu0.025–ZnO demonstrated an outstanding CH4 sensing performance, with a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 2.24 ppm under free-heat and free-light conditions. These findings suggest that introducing defects into the ZnO lattice, such as oxygen vacancies and localized ions, offers a promising approach to improving the gas sensing performance.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Wei Gao,Jinglei Zhang,Lin Shao,Jiaxi Li,Peng Ding,Qingyan Han,Xuewen Yan,Chenyun Zhang,Jun Dong
Enhancing upconversion luminescence in rare-earth materials through the plasmonic effects of precious metals has emerged as a highly effective strategy. In this study, we explore three distinct self-assembly techniques to fabricate alloy nano-film substrates using silver-coated gold (Au@Ag) core-shell nanoparticles, each with unique structural attributes. To enhance the upconversion luminescence of Er 3+ ions, we combine these substrates with NaYF 4 :Yb 3+ /Er 3+ nanoparticles, creating NaYF 4 :Yb 3+ /Er 3+ /Au@Ag composite nanostructures. The upconversion emission of Er 3+ ions is observably boosted when directly combined with Au@Ag nano-films of various structures under a 980 nm laser excitation. Surprisingly, incorporating a NaYF 4 inert shell as an isolating layer results in a remarkable 13.7-fold enhancement of upconversion luminescence in the NaYF 4 :Yb 3+ /Er 3+ @NaYF 4 /Au@Ag composite structure relative to isolated NaYF 4 : Yb 3+ /Er 3+ nanoparticles. The enhancement mechanism was carefully discussed based on spectral characteristics and luminous lifetime. It was found that the enhanced upconversion emission of nanoparticles on differently structured substrates is primarily driven by excitation enhancement. The composite rare-earth and metal nanoparticle structures fabricated in this investigation not only effectively enhance material spectral properties effectively but also streamline the process by employing an inert NaYF 4 shell as an isolation layer. This novel approach offers a promising avenue for developing efficient luminescent material systems.
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TALANTA
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2024
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Wei Li,Shijie Dai,Xiang Li,Qianjin Li,Jianlin Li
The stability, reproducibility and engineering of SERS substrate faces a great challenge in melamine SERS assay. In this work, a simple, highly sensitive, stable and cost-efficient SERS detection platform for melamine was established based on its Raman fingerprints spectrum. The Ag@ porous silicon photonic crystal (Ag@PPC) was prepared as the 3D SERS substrate by electrochemical etching and magnetron sputter technology. The main influence factors for the preparation of SERS substrate were investigated in detail. The analytical enhancement factor of the 3D SERS substrate can reach to 2.6 × 10 8 . The 3D SERS detection platform showed a wide linear detection range of 10 −4 ∼10 mg L −1 and a low limit of detection of 0.1 μg L −1 for melamine. Moreover, such detection platform showed good stability, high reproducibility and high recovery rates for melamine. The 3D Ag@PPC SERS substrate can be easily prepared and engineered, displaying a great potential application in food safety field.
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Nano Research
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2024
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Yan Danni,Dong Yuhui,Wei Naiwei,Yang Shuai,Zhu Hong,Gu Wanzhong,Zou Yousheng,Zeng Haibo
Quaternary Ag-In-Ga-S (AIGS) quantum dot (QD) is considered a promising, spectral-tunable, and environmentally friendly luminescent display material. However, the more complex surface defect states of AIGS QDs resulting from the coexistence of multiple elements lead to a low (< 60%) photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY). Here, we develop a novel convenient method to introduce Z-type ligands ZnX 2 (X = Cl, Br, I) for passivating the surface defects of AIGS QDs to dramatically enhance the PLQY and stability without affecting the crystalline structure and morphology. Results show that the addition of ZnCl 2 during the purified process of AIGS QDs leads to a 3-fold increase of PLQY (from 28.5% to 87%). Impressively, the highest PLQY is up to a recorded value of 92%, which is comparable to typical heavy metal QDs. Exciton dynamics studies have shown that the rapid annihilation process of excitons in treated QDs is inhibited. We also confirm that the improvement in PLQY is a result of the effective passivation of the non-coordinating atom on the QD surface by building a new bonding between sulfur dangling and Zn 2+ . The realization of high PLQY will further promote the application of AIGS QDs in luminescent displays.
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MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2025
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Xingyu Liu,Canhai Cai,Cansen Liu,Qingmei Chen,Jianyu Xu,Ran Zhang
Corrosion and fouling problems are two main challenges for devices working in the ocean. However, most existing solutions lack the ability to concurrently obtain corrosion resistance and antifouling behavior. Here, a novel waterborne epoxy (WEP) based composite coating that has remarkable resistance to corrosion and fouling is developed. The WEP-based composite coating consists of nanohybrid filler prepared by loading silver (Ag) nanoparticles on graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) surface through a facile in situ hydrothermal synthesis and polydopamine (PDA) modification. The PDA modification effectively improves the dispersion and compatibility of GNP/Ag@PDA (GAP) with the WEP matrix. The synergistic effect of Ag with chemical antifouling behavior and GNP with physical barrier function endows the GAP/WEP composite coating with a low corrosion rate of 1.04 × 10 −7 mm a −1 after immersing in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution for 28 days, which is about two orders of magnitude lower than that of blank WEP coating, and a high inhibition rate of 90.81% after immersing in Phaeodactylum tricornutum solution for 7 days. This approach has the potential to address the needs of a range of applications around anticorrosion and antifouling in the ocean.
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CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2024
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Xing-Fei Guo,Quan Li,Hai-Tao Ren,Jing Wang,Xu Han
Mesoporous TiO 2 with a homogeneous Bi-Ag bimetallic distribution (Bi@Ag@MTs) can be obtained by calcination of a titanium-based metal organic framework (MOF, MIL-125) with Bi and Ag loading and applied to the photocatalytic reduction of nitrate using formic acid as a hole scavenger. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) analyses show that Ag(I) and Bi(III) are present in MTs as fine clusters and Bi@Ag@MTs have a specific pancake structure, which provides a good carrier for photocatalytic reaction. The contents of Ag and Bi in Bi@Ag@MTs can be up to 2.28 wt% and 0.54 wt% analysed by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). Under UV irradiation, Bi@Ag@MTs(0.2,0.4) showed a high reduction rate (3.28 h −1 , 4.2 times that of P25), high conversion (100 %, 1.3 times that of P25) and high N 2 selectivity (89.2 %, 2.1 times that of P25) for nitrate reduction. In addition, Bi@Ag@MTs(0.2,0.4) showed good reusability, with the respective NO 3 − conversion and N 2 selectivity still reaching 82.2 % and 78.0 % after four cycles. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis showed that under UV irradiation, part of Ag(I) would be reduced to Ag 0 , and the formed Ag-Ag 2 O structure helped to improve the photocatalytic activity of the catalyst. This preparation strategy provides assistance in the design of photocatalytic materials with significant activity and durability for nitrate reduction.
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
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2025
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Haiyun Chen,Huihong Yang,Junling Ji,Xiyu He,Shenming Yang,Jing Chen
Noble metal modifications can promote surface interactions between target vapors and metal oxides. The surface effect plays a significant role in influencing the gas response of materials. The size range of Ag nanoparticles is about 20–30 nm, which are uniformly modified on the surface of α-MoO 3 . This was achieved through a chemical reduction method, where sodium borohydride served as the reducing agent and L-lysine was utilized as a stabilizer for the nanoparticles. The uniform coating of Ag nanoparticles on the α-MoO 3 is expected to enhance the gas-sensing properties of the composite material. The α-MoO 3 sensor based on 10 mol% AgNPs modification showed the highest response at 200 ℃, which was 1.6 and 1.66 times greater than the response of the pristine α-MoO 3 sensor when tested at concentrations of 5 and 10 ppm, respectively. For H 2 S levels of 10, 20, and 40 ppm, the times for response and recovery were merely 9/20 s, 7/24 s, and 9/25 s, respectively, showing fast response recovery characteristics. The enhancement of the gas-sensitive sensing mechanism for hydrogen sulfide can be explained in terms of the electronic sensitization and chemical sensitization of α-MoO 3 .
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JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
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2024
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A. Anbu,M. Dilipkumar,K. Jeyajothi,M. Rajasimman,M.S. Manojkumar
In the case of the current research, an easy and effective procedure for fabricated magnetized distinguishable core-shell organized Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 QNCs with comprised of a magnetically charged Fe 3 O 4 core, a mesoporous ZrO 2 @TiO 2 interlayer, as well as a protective outer Ag nanoparticles wrap has been offered applying capsicum fruit extract manipulate, a chemico-pyto approach. And thereby produced Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 QNCs have been evaluated through TEM and SEM visuals, EDX and XRD spectrum. The fact that their photocatalytic function for the breakdown of methylene blue upon UV light was investigated. The outcomes of Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 nanocomposites had stronger photocatalytic abilities. The PL evaluation indicated that Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 composites had higher couple of electrons and holes separation effectiveness over Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 . On top of that, the Ag–ZrO 2 /Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 nanocomposites can potentially be readily segregated as well as recovered using an ambient magnetized sector, indicating their high functionality.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Peng Zhao,Haorong Sun,Feixue Gao,Long Yu,Kangle Shang,Ming Fang,Bin Ma,Xiaoli Tan,Suhua Wang,Xiangke Wang
Rapid and accurate detection of nitrite in the aqueous environment is extremely important for ecological safety and human health. In this paper, the Raman detection of nitrite by a NiFe 2 O 4 @Ag sensor in water is enhanced by an extra magnetic field collaborated with surface plasma. Most importantly, it is demonstrated that the magnetic field enhances the Raman peak intensity through not only the effect of magnetic aggregation but also the magnetic field-induced dielectric polarization effect. In this way, the NO 2 − can be detected in a wide linear range from 10 −8 to 10 −3 mol L −1 , and the limit of detection (LOD) can reach as low as 1.25 × 10 −9 mol L −1 , which is 5.69 times lower than that in the absence of an external magnetic field. Similarly, the sensitivity under the magnetic field is 2.65 times that without the magnetic field. In addition, the sensor also shows superior detection ability to NO 2 − in real samples. Given the excellent capability of the magnetic field-enhanced Raman spectra, the reported strategy offers new thoughts on how to enhance the detection ability by an external magnetic field and show the great application potential in real water bodies.
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Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
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Xu Ting,Yang Hao,Lu Tianrui,Zhong Rui,Lv Jing-Jing,Zhu Shaojun,Zhang Mingming,Wang Zheng-Jun,Yuan Yifei,Li Jun,Wang Jichang,Jin Huile,Pan Shuang,Wang Xin,Cheng Tao,Wang Shun
Creating and maintaining a favorable microenvironment for electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (eCO 2 RR) is challenging due to the vigorous interactions with both gas and electrolyte solution during the electrocatalysis. Herein, to boost the performance of eCO 2 RR, a unique synthetic method that deploys the in situ reduction of precoated precursors is developed to produce activated Ag nanoparticles (NPs) within the gas diffusion layer (GDL), where the thus-obtained Ag NPs-Skeleton can block direct contact between the active Ag sites and electrolyte. Specifically, compared to the conventional surface loading mode in the acidic media, our freestanding and binder free electrode can achieve obvious higher CO selectivity of 94%, CO production rate of 23.3 mol g −1 h −1 , single-pass CO 2 conversion of 58.6%, and enhanced long-term stability of 8 hours. Our study shows that delivering catalysts within the GDL does not only gain the desired physical protection from GDL skeleton to achieve a superior local microenvironment for more efficient pH-universal eCO 2 RR, but also manifests the pore structures to effectively address gas accumulation and flood issues.
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2024
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Xinru Li,Yaoning Bai,Yuwei Yan,Taoyuan Ouyang,Xiaodi Jiang,Xu Wang,Xiaoming Cai,Jinming Cai,Honglin Tan
Metal-induced photocatalysis has been a relatively effective strategy for the efficient use of solar energy. In this paper, highly efficient and stable Ag@C/SrTiO 3 photocatalysts were prepared by compounding silver nanocubes wrapped with few layers graphite with strontium titanate materials. We obtained silver nanocubes with a uniformly dispersed size of about 35 nm by varying the surface energy of silver and inducing the preferential binding of PVP on the (100) crystal plane with the help of selective adsorption of chloride ions on the different crystal planes of silver. As obtained under the characterisation of UV–visible absorption spectra, the material has a broad visible light absorption (450–900 nm). The Ag@C/SrTiO 3 has a hydrogen reduction rate of up to 457.5 μmol g −1 ·h −1 under simulated sunlight, which is ∼200 % higher than the SrTiO 3 and ∼900 % higher than the sliver. Moreover, the catalyst was stable, still producing 93.5 % hydrogen after three cycles of testing, and the photocatalyst structure did not change as known from the XRD data of the material before and after testing. The present work demonstrates the feasibility of rational design of efficient and stable silver-based photocatalysts.
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