Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuqi Chen, Shishi Feng, Albert J. J. Markvoort, Cankun Zhang, Enyang Zhou, WanZhen Liang, Hui-Jun Zhang, Yun-Bao Jiang, Jianbin Lin
Summary: A quadruple assembly was successfully constructed by self-assembly, in which four identical dye molecules were divided into two different aggregate states, achieving intelligent allocation of labor. This finding is expected to advance the rational design of dye stacks to emulate the functions of natural light-harvesting systems.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joonsik Seo, Mohammed Iqbal Khazi, Kwangmin Bae, Jong-Man Kim
Summary: Self-assembly is an efficient method for designing functional nanomaterials. In this study, a functional perylene diimide (PDI) derivative, PDI-DA, was designed to investigate the pathway complexity during self-assembly. The temperature control and UV-induced polymerization helped capture the intermediates and understand the mechanism. The morphological evolution showed two kinetic intermediates before transforming into the thermodynamic product, and spectroscopic studies revealed distinct H- and J-aggregates for kinetic and thermodynamic products respectively. The polymerized PDI-DA exhibited reversible switching between J- and H-aggregates.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nadjib Kihal, Ali Nazemi, Steve Bourgault
Summary: Research has shown that supramolecular bio-assemblies based on PDI have unique structures and functionalities. By conjugating PDI derivatives with biological molecules, nanoassemblies with tailored functional properties can be constructed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Li, Oliver S. Wenger
Summary: Our study demonstrates the concept that single excitation of the two-electron reduced forms of perylene diimides (PDIs) with green photons can produce excited states with similar or greater reducing power than the shorter-lived excited states of PDI radical monoanions. By performing multi-electron reduction of a photocatalyst with a sacrificial reagent before irradiation with low-energy photons, we can generate highly reactive excited states for photocatalytic reactions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Changjoon Keum, Jiyoung Hong, Doyeon Kim, Sang-Yup Lee, Hyuncheol Kim
Summary: Research presents lysosome-targeted self-assembly of PDI derivatives as an effective and selective anticancer therapy, causing cancer cell apoptosis through lysosomal rupture; compared to chemotherapeutic agents, PDI-AAs display higher anticancer efficacy on MDR cancer cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yijian Zhao, Weilian Zheng, Mengyu Liao, Shuai Zhou, Weiheng He, Ming Liu, Zhiyi Yao
Summary: A cationic perylene probe was synthesized for sensitive determination of tartrazine. The probe exhibited excellent sensing performance, with detection and quantification limits as low as 2.42 and 8.07 nmol L-1, respectively. The high binding affinity between the probe and tartrazine allowed for great anti-interference capacity. Additionally, the approach was successfully visualized using portable devices and applied to monitor tartrazine in various food condiments.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sanjukta Parida, Sanjib K. Patra, Sabyashachi Mishra
Summary: The pi-conjugated supramolecular polymers have gained popularity in materials chemistry and biomedicine due to their self-assembling behavior. This study provides a detailed account of the electronic structure and bonding through quantum theory and non-covalent interactions in oligomers of perylene, perylene diimide, and thionated-PDI. The analysis reveals the presence of electrostatic interactions playing a crucial role in the self-assembly process.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qian Wang, Jianxin Cao, Xiaoye Luo, Shilian Yang, Fei Liu, Peng Chen, Shuang-Feng Yin
Summary: This study reports on the varied intramolecular angles of PDI polymers and investigates the role of pi-conjugated non-planar molecules in photocatalysis. Results demonstrate that the vertical structure of non-planar molecules enhances the electric field and facilitates charge transfer and exciton dissociation, as well as promotes carrier migration and separation. This research provides a new interpretation for developing highly efficient photocatalysts to address sustainability issues.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mi Yan, Xue Shen, Shuning Zhong, Mengxue Diao, Changhui Zhao, Yanyang Xu, Tiehua Zhang
Summary: A system based on PDI-PBA was developed for sensitive detection and discrimination of tea polyphenols by utilizing dynamic borate ester bonds. The discrimination was achieved by analyzing the fluorescence quench ratios and the unique chemical structures of different tea polyphenols.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiayu Tao, Jiuxuan Zhang, Yuting Song, Jian Liu, Hai-Jun Xu
Summary: Perylene diimides (PDIs) are important photoactive materials with excellent electrical and photophysical properties. Two PDI derivatives with unsymmetrical N-substitution of amine and ester-bridge were synthesized and characterized. The PDIs showed good potential for applications in organic devices such as solar cells and organic field-effect transistors.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sayak Subhra Panda, Kirill Shmilovich, Nicholas S. M. Herringer, Nicolas Marin, Andrew L. Ferguson, John D. Tovar
Summary: This study explores the self-assembly of PDI-amino acid conjugates and reveals the significant impact of the distance between amino acids and the π-core on the photophysical properties through computational guidance and experimental validation. The simple substitution of amino acids can significantly alter the electronic properties, and molecular dynamics simulations uncover different self-assembled structures.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rong Ji, Yuming Dong, Hui Zhao, Chengsi Pan, Guangli Wang, Yongfa Zhu, Junshan Li
Summary: In this study, a novel cobalt-iron oxide/perylene diimide organic supermolecule (CoFeO/PDIsm) Z-scheme heterojunction was developed for a photocatalysis-self-Fenton system. The system showed high in-situ H2O2 production rate and remarkable organic carbon removal ability, surpassing current photocatalysts. The key to its success lies in the great charge separation in the Z-scheme heterojunction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Oendrila Chatterjee, Rupam Roy, Anup Pramanik, Tanoy Dutta, Vikas Sharma, Pranab Sarkar, Apurba Lal Koner
Summary: This article reports the first-ever demonstration of radical-based self-assembly for white light emission. By photo-reducing PF-BPDI, the formation of pi-dimer radical anion and extended H-type aggregate leads to simultaneous emission of H-type aggregate and excimer, achieving pure single-component white light emission.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yali Hou, Ruping Shi, Hongye Yuan, Mingming Zhang
Summary: This study presents a general strategy to construct highly emissive perylene diimide-based metallacycles via self-assembly. The fluorescence quantum yields of these assemblies exceed 98%, and they exhibit sensitive fluorescence responses toward picric acid. This research not only provides a rational strategy for preparing highly emissive bowtie-shaped metallacycles, but also sheds light on their usage in the detection of picric acid and associated compounds.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxuan Ren, Yachao Xu, Jiahui Zhu, Qi Liu, Jing Yu, Peili Liu, Jun Wang, Rumin Li
Summary: The current energy shortage is concerning and nuclear energy is crucial for the energy transition. Uranium, an important resource for the nuclear industry, is abundant in seawater. However, extracting uranium from seawater efficiently is challenging due to low uranium concentrations and biofouling. In this study, a 2D-perylene diimide-polyethyleneimine (PDI-PEI) photocatalyst was successfully synthesized to enhance uranium extraction. The photocatalyst creates an electric field on its surface, attracting and adsorbing uranium from seawater. It also has antibacterial activity and hydrophilicity, making it a versatile method for uranium adsorption.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liping Liu, Haibing Meng, Yongqiang Chai, Xianjie Chen, Jingyi Xu, Xiaolong Liu, Weixu Liu, Dirk M. Guldi, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: In this study, a novel MOF photocatalyst is constructed by encapsulating C-60 into a nano-sized zirconium-based MOF, NU-901, resulting in a substantial electrostatic potential difference and a robust built-in electric field. The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate for C-60@NU-901 reaches 22.3 mmol g(-1) h(-1), which is among the highest values for MOFs. Harnessing host-guest interactions to enhance charge separation is a promising strategy for designing efficient photocatalysts for solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanfang Liu, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenhui Zhao, Jili Hou, Longpeng Cui, Liang Zou, Chenghao Li, Hongwei Li, Yu Wu, Run Xu, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: The preparation of hierarchical porous nanosilica using coal gasification fly ash as a silicon source was achieved by microwave-assisted alkaline extraction followed by hydrothermal synthesis. This method showed fast and efficient silicon extraction with less impurity metal ions. The use of specific compounds as swelling agents induced intergranular pores, which significantly improved the CO2 adsorption capacity of the nanosilica. The isosteric heat of adsorption indicated the presence of both physisorption and chemisorption in the adsorption process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Li, Yingxin Guo, Chengsi Pan, Guangli Wang, Hui Zhao, Yuming Dong, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: The development of new strategies to improve reaction efficiency and light utilization is a major challenge in photosynthetic chemistry. This study focuses on the design of an amorphous FeOOH coating to control the adsorption and desorption of reactants and products in order to improve the efficiency of photocatalytic conversion reactions, specifically the conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Yongfa Zhu, Chuncheng Chen, Changbin Zhang, Fan Dong, Haibao Huang, Jinzhu Ma
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mengyang Jing, Hui Zhao, Liang Jian, Chengsi Pan, Yuming Dong, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: A novel photocatalysis-self-Fenton system based on coral-like B-doped g-C3N4 photocatalyst was developed, which enabled in situ generation of H2O2 and accelerated the cycling of Fe2+/Fe3+. This system exhibited excellent degradation efficiency and stability, and could be applied in a broad range of pHs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kunfeng Zhang, Hongxia Chen, Wenbo Pei, Hongxing Dai, Junshan Li, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: A series of 3D ordered macroporous (3DOM) Bi4O5Br2 photocatalysts with different macropore sizes were fabricated using a PMMA template method. The photocatalytic activity of 3DOM Bi4O5Br2 first increased and then decreased with the rise in macropore size. Specifically, 3DOM Bi4O5Br2-255 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity among various catalysts tested, showing significantly higher efficiency in phenol degradation compared to bulk Bi4O5Br2, Bi2WO6, and g-C3N4. The improved performance of 3DOM Bi4O5Br2-255 can be attributed to its enhanced phenol adsorption, O2 activation, and charge separation and transfer abilities.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenlu Li, Zhen Wei, Yuqiang Sheng, Jingyi Xu, Yuehong Ren, Jianfang Jing, Jun Yang, Junshan Li, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: This study combines dual cocatalysts Co3O4 and Pt with PDI polymer to achieve a significant enhancement in photocatalytic O-2 production under visible light irradiation. The constructed interfacial electric fields of the dual cocatalysts provide an anisotropic driving force for charge separation, improving the efficiency of water oxidation. This work provides valuable insights into the interaction process and mechanism of cocatalysts, guiding the selection of cocatalysts for high-efficiency solar energy conversion.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baiyang Yu, Lu Cheng, Sheng Dai, Yongjun Jiang, Bing Yang, Hong Li, Yi Zhao, Jing Xu, Ying Zhang, Chengsi Pan, Xiao-Ming Cao, Yongfa Zhu, Yang Lou
Summary: This study designs and constructs ZSM-5 supported Cu and Ag dual single atoms as a proof-of-concept catalyst to enhance the direct oxidation of methane. The synthesized Ag-1-Cu-1/ZSM-5 hetero-SAC exhibits high methanol productivity and selectivity, surpassing most noble metal catalysts. The synergistic interaction between silver and copper facilitates the formation of reactive surface hydroxyl species, activating the C-H bond and enhancing the catalytic performance of DOM compared to SACs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaohui Wu, Wenlu Li, Jingyi Xu, Jianfang Jing, Junshan Li, Jie Shen, Lu Yang, Wenhui Feng, Shiying Zhang, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: In this study, highly crystalline BiOI nanosheets with I-rich surface were used to enhance the intensity of the internal electric field (IEF) and direct charge migration. The I-rich BiOI demonstrated a 62.5-fold improvement in IEF intensity compared to I-poor BiOI due to its well-developed crystalline structure, and its IEF direction was reversed by the surface I-rich layers. This intensified IEF induced efficient charge separation and enhanced photocatalytic activity. The manipulation of IEF through surface and bulk structure regulation of BiOI offers a promising approach to improve photocatalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fulong Liu, Zhenbao Zhang, Lei Shi, Yu Zhang, Xiaoyu Qiu, Yuming Dong, Heqing Jiang, Yongfa Zhu, Jiawei Zhu
Summary: This study reports an effective strategy to enhance the nitrate electroreduction (NO3ER) activity by tuning the A-site deficiencies of cobalt-based perovskite oxides. The NO3ER activity of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)(1-x)Co0.8Fe0.2O3-d (x = 0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20) catalysts shows a volcano-type dependence on the x values, with the maximum point at x = 0.15. Among them, (BS)(0.85)CF exhibits the highest activity (143.3 mg h(-1) mg(cat)(-1) or 0.86 mmol h(-1) cm(-2)) and selectivity (97.9%) for ammonia, with excellent stability (200 h), surpassing most reported NO3ER catalysts. The optimized NO3ER properties are attributed to the modulation of physicochemical properties by A-site deficiencies, such as the creation of a moderate amount of oxygen vacancies and the introduction of a moderate distance between the band center and Fermi level. This work provides a new avenue for designing advanced cobalt-based perovskite oxides for NO3ER catalysis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming Gong, Hui Zhao, Chengsi Pan, Yuming Dong, Yingxin Guo, Haixia Li, Jiawei Zhang, Guangli Wang, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: Interface Pt-O bonded Pt-Ov-BiOBr catalysts were designed for photocatalytic selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The Pt-O bond on the unsaturated coordination environment of Ov-BiOBr serves as an electron transport channel to efficiently generate O-2(-). Photogenerated h(+) gathers at the Pt-Ov-BiOBr interface to oxidize HMF to carbon-centered radicals. The spatial proximity of O-2(-) and carbon-centered radicals at the Pt-Ov-BiOBr interface promotes reciprocal collisions and reactions, enhancing the efficiency of HMF photocatalytic selective oxidation.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Zhang, Chenchen Zhang, Dan Wang, Jianing Gui, Junjun Mao, Yang Lou, Chengsi Pan, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: In this study, a novel organic/inorganic copper hybrid catalyst was reported for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) in acidic media. The catalyst, formed through the coordination of histidine-functionalized perylene diimide (HPH) with copper ions, exhibited pH-universal CO2RR activity. In situ ATR-SEIRAS and XPS spectra confirmed that the catalyst promoted the activation of CO2 molecules and enhanced the adsorption strength of *COOH and *CO intermediates, particularly in acidic media.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Hu, Yingjie Hu, Weiguo Kong, Yinglong Tao, Qichao Jiang, Jian Wang, Changlai Li, Haoran Xie, Yuexin Shi, Yubao Li, Guangyuan Chen, Jie Liang, Shijian Zhou, Yan Kong, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: Efficient photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of phenolic pollutants under mild conditions is crucial for addressing the environmental crisis. In this study, a novel self-generation and -activation of H2O2 technology is achieved on GCN/TD-COF heterojunction photocatalysts, which utilize photogenerated electrons and holes to participate in oxygen reduction reaction and phenolic pollutants removal. The optimized CNTD-0.02 sample exhibits remarkable performance with high phenol removal and mineralization rates.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Dan Wang, Junjun Mao, Chenchen Zhang, Jiawei Zhang, Junshan Li, Ying Zhang, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: This article summarizes the strategies for tuning catalysts and microenvironments to enhance ECO2RR performance, discusses the multifactor synergetic effects of microenvironment regulation, and presents perspectives on the challenges and prospects in practical application.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingxin Guo, Bing Liu, Jiawei Zhang, Guangli Wang, Chengsi Pan, Hui Zhao, Chuntao Wang, Feiyang Yu, Yuming Dong, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: This study develops a novel photocatalytic system by using functionalized perylene imide supramolecular as an oxygen reduction co-catalyst. The system greatly accelerates the generation of superoxide radical, leading to a significant improvement in the conversion efficiency of biomass. Compared with previous techniques, the photocatalytic performance of this system is superior and has the potential for high added-value compounds production.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
