Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lu Wu, George Schoendorff, Yuchen Zhang, Mourad Roudjane, Mark S. Gordon, Dong-Sheng Yang
Summary: Vibronic spectra of lutetium oxide seeded in supersonic molecule beams were investigated using mass-analyzed threshold ionization spectroscopy and second-order multiconfigurational quasi-degenerate perturbation theory. The abnormal vibrational intervals for both neutral and cation excited states were observed and attributed to vibrational perturbations induced by interactions with neighboring states.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Aron Walsh
Summary: While the theory of imperfections in solids is well established, there is ongoing evolution in the procedures for first-principles calculations of defect quantities. Ad hoc correction schemes are being replaced by more sophisticated self-consistent procedures to enable more quantitative predictions of defect species' formation energies and spectroscopic signatures.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Rima Sengupta, Haruka Hashimoto, Yohei Haketa, Hayato Sakai, Taku Hasobe, Hiromitsu Maeda
Summary: A series of stable helical π-electronic cations based on ion pairs of abidipyrrin-Au-III complex have been prepared via ion-pair metathesis. The helical cation exhibits NIR absorption and phosphorescence emission, and forms solid-state ion-pairing assemblies with assembling modes depending on the properties of coexisting counteranions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuoli Jiang, Shaojia Song, Xiaobo Zheng, Xiao Liang, Zhenxing Li, Hongfei Gu, Zhi Li, Yu Wang, Shuhu Liu, Wenxing Chen, Dingsheng Wang, Yadong Li
Summary: A novel Schottky catalyst, consisting of uniform ultrafine ruthenium nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-modified carbon nanosheets, displays superb hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline conditions. The catalyst exhibits attractive activity and durability with low overpotential, and the in situ X-ray absorption fine structure measurements reveal the catalytic active site and mechanism.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Masoud Mansouri, D. Kirk Lewis, Sahar Sharifzadeh
Summary: Using a hybrid density functional, we investigate the electronic, magnetic, and neutral properties of Cr-doped GaN. Our findings reveal that the 1% doped GaN crystal maintains its semiconducting nature and exhibits a magnetic moment of 3 mu B. The presence of hybridized bands within the intrinsic band gap of GaN due to Cr doping leads to a significant reduction in the band gap by 1.4 eV and the emergence of low-energy optical transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fuyu Dong, Shaoshan Wan, Guishen Zhou, Ruize Niu, Yue Zhang, Xiaoguang Yuan, Binbin Wang, Liangshun Luo, Yanqing Su, Peng Kuang, Peng Zhang, Xinzhong Cao, Jun Cheng
Summary: Zr55Cu30Ni5Al10 metallic glasses were subjected to electrochemical hydrogenation treatment to investigate the effect of hydrogen content on their structure and properties. It was found that increased hydrogen content led to changes in the diffraction angle, hardness, and elastic modulus of the metallic glasses. XPS analysis indicated that hydrogen addition resulted in electron transfer and hardening of the material. Positron annihilation experiments showed that hydrogen occupied open volume defects and reduced the average annihilation lifetime of positron vacancies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marie-Luise Hebestreit, Hajo Boeschen, Hilda Lartian, W. Leo Meerts, Michael Schmitt
Summary: The rotationally resolved electronic spectrum of the S1-S0 electronic origin band of 6-methylindole (6MI) was measured and fit using evolutionary strategies, revealing the lowest electronically excited state to be the Lb-state.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaowen Ruan, Zhongxu Wang, Zhong Wei, Haiyan Zhang, Lei Zhang, Xiao Zhao, David J. Singh, Jingxiang Zhao, Xiaoqiang Cui, Weitao Zheng
Summary: The high rate of photogenerated carrier recombination and poor visible light response in symmetry graphitic carbon nitride has been a challenge in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. In this study, a novel carbon nitride material (DPCN) with asymmetric embeddedness of pyridine ring was designed, which effectively modulates the localization of electron cloud density, resulting in a narrower bandgap and improved carriers' separation efficiency. Experimental results, along with UV-vis spectra and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy, confirmed the theoretical calculations. The DPCN catalyst exhibited an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of 180.5 mu mol h-1 and an apparent quantum efficiency of 14.6% at 420 nm, surpassing most reported g-C3N4-based photocatalysts. This work provides a new perspective on the design of two-dimensional photocatalysts by manipulating the localization of electron cloud density through breaking topological symmetry.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yanna Chen, Leighton O. Jones, Tien Lin Lee, Anusheela Das, Martin A. Mosquera, Denis T. Keane, George C. Schatz, Michael J. Bedzyk
Summary: This study used X-ray standing-wave excited photoelectron emission to measure the site-specific valence band for 1/2 ML Pt grown on a SrTiO3 (001) surface. The results show that Pt has a face centered-cubic-like cube-on-cube epitaxy with the substrate.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jacob M. Garcia, Lauren F. Heald, Ryan E. Shaffer, Scott G. Sayres
Summary: Researchers found that the excited state lifetimes of neutral titanium oxide clusters are correlated with the size and structural rigidity of the clusters, with clusters possessing structural rigidity showing longer excited state lifetimes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Particles & Fields
D. Bazeia, M. A. Marques, R. Menezes
Summary: This study examines an Abelian gauge field in the presence of an electric charge within a medium controlled by neutral scalar fields, which interact with the gauge field through a generalized dielectric function. The work introduces an interesting procedure based on energy minimization to solve the equations of motion, resulting in first order differential equations with minimum energy solutions. Two distinct models in two and three spatial dimensions are investigated, demonstrating general results with examples and analytical solutions that generate internal structure.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marko Foerstel, Kai Pollow, Taarna Studemund, Otto Dopfer
Summary: This study investigates the vibrationally resolved electronic spectrum of the first excited state of cold Ar-tagged Au-2(+) cations, revealing unique electron transition properties. The results show that the Au-2(+)...Ar bond is much weaker compared to the Au-Au bond, and the movement of the electron in the excited state significantly affects the length of the Au-Au bond.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhang, Cui Wang, Kai Chen, Adam H. Clark, Rene Hubner, Jinhua Zhan, Liang Zhang, Alexander Eychmuller, Bin Cai
Summary: A novel catalyst design strategy is reported to optimize the Pd sites in pure metallic aerogels for decentralized electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). By tuning the geometric environments and electronic structures, isolated, single-atom-like Pd motifs are achieved in the Pd2Hg5 aerogel. Heterometal doping leads to a series of M-Pd2Hg5 aerogels, demonstrating tunability of the electronic structure of the Pd active sites. The optimized Au-Pd2Hg5 aerogel exhibits outstanding selectivity and electron transfer efficiency for H2O2 production.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Fresch, Elisabetta Collini
Summary: Given their importance, hydrogen bonds (H-bonds) have been extensively studied for their role in determining the structure, electronic properties, and dynamics of complex systems. However, there have been fewer studies on how H-bonds affect the properties of electronic excited states. This review provides an overview of the progress in studying the role of H-bond interactions in modulating excited-state features in biomimetic complex systems, and presents experimental insights into the modulation of electronic properties and dynamics associated with H-bond interactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Akhil Bhardwaj, Bhaskar Mondal
Summary: This study strengthens the concept of weakening the N-N bond through electronic excitation and explores the potential of photochemical N-2 activation via alternate N-N pi-photoactivation route using bimetallic end-on mu(2)-eta(1):eta(1)-N-2 bridging dinitrogen complexes.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuying Wu, Zhangran Gao, Shulin Jiao, Gang Zhou
Summary: This study combines piezoelectricity and photocatalytic performance through the design of ZIF-67N@BiFeO3@CdS composite. By integrating, the intensity and scope of photo-absorption are increased, and efficient photo-generated carriers separation and transfer are achieved. The piezo-photocatalysis process shows extraordinary bisphenol A removal ability under visible-light and near-infrared waveband. This work has important implications for the development of new-type piezoelectric photocatalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Shan, Rui Xu, Yuan Zhu, Chuan-Guo Shi, Tinghui Li
Summary: This study proposes the use of a bimetallic single-atom dimer with asymmetric spin polarization to optimize the bonding interaction and charge transfer between active sites and reactants, thereby reducing the activation barrier of oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The findings provide new insights into accelerating OER by regulating the spin electron occupation in single-atom catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lifen Wang, Xiaohan Li, Yu Jin, Guangqing Liu, Yun Shan
Summary: We propose a feasible atomic-hybridization strategy to anchor carbon quantum dots (CQDs) onto ZnO microsphere surface, which ensures carrier recombination and leads to room-temperature magnetism. This study suggests that integration of magnetism and photoluminescence can be accomplished by particular interfacial orbital hybridization.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mingxin Sun, Yanliang Xu, Shenglin Chen
Summary: A large capacity and high-power flywheel energy storage system (FESS) is developed and applied to wind farms, with focus on the high efficiency design of important electromagnetic components such as motor/generator, radial magnetic bearing (RMB), and axial magnetic bearing (AMB). An axial flux permanent magnet synchronous machine (AFPMSM) based on soft magnetic composite (SMC) material is designed. Additionally, a permanent magnet biased RMB (PMRMB) and a HALBACH axial passive magnetic bearing (PMB) are proposed, which provide low power consumption and large bearing capacity advantages.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tong Liu, Gang Zhou, Minru Du, Xiao Zhang, Shiyu Zhou, Guojun Chen, Zhenlin Liao, Qingping Zhong, Li Wang, Xinya Xu, Xiang Fang, Jie Wang
Summary: Co-incubation of EGCG with Aspergillus niger RAF106 led to complete degradation of EGCG within 48 hours, resulting in the production of (-)-epigallocatechin and gallic acid. This degradation process promoted fungal growth and increased cellulase and pectinase activities. Furthermore, the addition of EGCG altered the transcripts of 1394 genes, including those associated with carbohydrate metabolism and fungal growth and development.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Yun Shan, Tinghui Li
Summary: The FeIn2S4 monolayer has two asymmetric surfaces that can be decorated by anchoring Fe atoms, leading to electronic reconfiguration for the anchored Fe atoms. First-principles calculations reveal that additional Fe atoms prefer to anchor at a particular site on the FeIn2S4 surface, resulting in localization of more 3d electrons at the anchored Fe atom. Interestingly, this electronic reconfiguration enhances the hydrogen evolution reaction, especially on the In-S terminated surface. This work provides new insights into designing new-type catalysts by anchoring special atoms with catalytic activity.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yun Shan, Qian Gao, Yuan Zhu, Ying Wang, Shuyi Wu, Tinghui Li
Summary: To improve the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER), researchers suggest a feasible Li intercalation strategy to regulate the electronic structures of 2D-layered IrO2 nanostructures and enhance their reactive activity.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Tao Shao, Minyang Zhang, Chenlu Li, Yuanxiang Wang, Youyou Hu, Mingming Zhang, Jun Liu
Summary: In this study, we theoretically investigated the phase sensitivity of a hybrid interferometer with two coherent beams. We demonstrated that the phase sensitivity can surpass the shot noise limit under optimal conditions and derived the quantum Cramer-Rao bound of the hybrid interferometer. We also discussed the effects of transmission loss and detection loss on the measurement accuracy. Our results showed that this scheme outperforms the conventional SU (1,1) interferometer at high parametric strength. This scheme can be implemented using existing experimental techniques and has important applications in quantum precision measurements.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS B-ATOMIC MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zuozheng Xu, Lijing Wang, Yichen Liu, Yaqi Liu, Yun Shan, Tianle Chen, Guangqing Liu, Yang Shao, Lizhe Liu, Xinglong Wu
Summary: The insufficient understanding of sluggish OER kinetics poses a significant challenge for electrochemical energy conversion applications. This study proposes a multielement hybridization strategy in high-entropy perovskites to improve OER activity by rematching spin electron occupation and energy splitting. The multistage hybridized high-entropy perovskites demonstrate impressive activity and provide a new strategy for accelerating OER catalytic kinetics.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Pan, Shuyi Wu, Chunlan Ma, Yun Shan, Lizhe Liu
Summary: In this study, the metallic T phase is introduced to the semiconducting Td phase through phase engineering, and the exciton emissions are tuned to the visible region by the photoinduced electron tunneling from the T phase to the Td phase, which effectively facilitates the photoinduced charge transfer processes. As a result, the detection sensitivity of methylene blue reaches the level of 10(-9) M with an enhancement factor of approximately 10(8). The obtained ultrasensitive SERS substrates also exhibit good uniformity, stability, and unique anisotropy. These findings open up a new perspective for improving SERS performance.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Jiantai Dou, Zihao Pei, Youyou Hu, Zhongming Yang
Summary: In ptychography, accurate translation position is crucial for reconstruction quality. Current correction methods often get trapped in local optima. This study proposes an accurate method based on quantum particle swarm optimization to globally correct translation position error and avoid local optima. Experiments demonstrate that this method enhances correction accuracy and avoids local optima.
Article
Optics
Weiqian Zhao, Mingya Shen, Youyou Hu, Ziye Wang
Summary: The +/- 1-order Kelly sidebands with dispersion-dependent spacing of mode-locking fiber lasers are investigated for frequency-tunable terahertz signal generation. A new method, which is a dispersion-management mechanism introduced into the fiber-laser cavity, is proposed to generate Kelly sidebands with widely tunable wavelength spacing.
CURRENT OPTICS AND PHOTONICS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Longyang Cao, Mingming Zhang, Jiantai Dou, Jiang Zhao, Youyou Hu, Bo Li
Summary: In this study, a solid-state laser was used to generate controllable cylindrical vector beams (CVBs). By utilizing vortex wave plates (VWPs), mode conversion and order-switch of CVBs were achieved, resulting in the generation of CVBs of different orders.
CHINESE OPTICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Shan, Tinghui Li, Lizhe Liu
Summary: This study presents an electrochemical strategy for the reduction of nitrate to ammonia by regulating the spin-related electronic reconfiguration of diatomic catalysts. It demonstrates that single-atom dimers with a high spin state exhibit more stable catalytic activity, and unblocked electron migration and short interacting distances contribute to lower activation energy.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Tang Hua, Shen Yong, Long Liyuan
Summary: This study analyzes the funding of laser science and technology projects in China by the National Science Foundation and summarizes the key developments and challenges in the field. It also proposes topics that require further research and discussion.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF LASERS-ZHONGGUO JIGUANG
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)