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View article: 2D/2D MOF/MXene Schottky Junction: Prolonged Carrier Lifetime and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Efficiency
2D/2D MOF/MXene Schottky Junction: Prolonged Carrier Lifetime and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Efficiency Open
Harnessing sunlight for photocatalytic overall water splitting offers a sustainable approach to renewable hydrogen (H 2 ) production, addressing global energy and environmental challenges. However, the development of efficient and durable …
View article: 2D/2D MOF/MXene Schottky Junction: Prolonged Carrier Lifetime and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Efficiency
2D/2D MOF/MXene Schottky Junction: Prolonged Carrier Lifetime and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Efficiency Open
Harnessing sunlight for photocatalytic overall water splitting offers a sustainable approach to renewable hydrogen (H 2 ) production, addressing global energy and environmental challenges. However, the development of efficient and durable …
View article: Improving nitrate-to-ammonia conversion efficiency on electrodeposited nickel phosphide <i>via</i> surface δ-FeOOH modification
Improving nitrate-to-ammonia conversion efficiency on electrodeposited nickel phosphide <i>via</i> surface δ-FeOOH modification Open
Integrating δ-FeOOH with Ni 3 P through van der Waals forces enhances the selectivity and stability of nitrate-to-ammonia conversion. Improved stabilization of reaction intermediates leads to better electrochemical performance.
View article: A photodetector based on the non-centrosymmetric 2D pseudo-binary chalcogenide MnIn<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>4</sub>
A photodetector based on the non-centrosymmetric 2D pseudo-binary chalcogenide MnIn<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>4</sub> Open
The lack of centrosymmetry in MnIn 2 Se 4 crystals can lead to improved charge separation and enhanced responsivity of the photodetector prepared therefrom.
View article: Ni and Mo atom pairs as single sites on N-doped graphitic carbon for urea formation by simultaneous CO <sub>2</sub> and NO <sub>3</sub> <sup>−</sup> reduction with pulsed electrocatalysis
Ni and Mo atom pairs as single sites on N-doped graphitic carbon for urea formation by simultaneous CO <sub>2</sub> and NO <sub>3</sub> <sup>−</sup> reduction with pulsed electrocatalysis Open
Mo–Ni single atom pairs supported on N-doped carbon efficiently and selectively produce urea (yield of 11.3 mmol g −1 h −1 and 31.8%) from nitrates and CO 2 upon optimized pulsed electrochemical reduction conditions (−0.5/−0.7 V vs. RHE).
View article: Enhanced activity and stability of polymeric carbon nitride photoanodes by yttrium incorporation
Enhanced activity and stability of polymeric carbon nitride photoanodes by yttrium incorporation Open
Yttrium-incorporated porous polymeric carbon nitride photoanodes show enhanced water oxidation with 90% FE and 14% IPCE at 390 nm owing to improved light harvesting, conductivity, charge separation, and hole extraction in the 1D–2D structu…
View article: Structural Evolution of Stapes Controls the Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction on Bimetallic Cu‐doped Gold Nanoclusters
Structural Evolution of Stapes Controls the Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction on Bimetallic Cu‐doped Gold Nanoclusters Open
Ligand protected gold nanoclusters have been proposed for electrochemical CO 2 reduction (eCO 2 R) as an alternative to polycrystalline catalysts, showing higher selectivity control due to the tailored composition and precise microenvironm…
View article: Integrating Compositional and Structural Diversity in Heterometallic Titanium Frameworks by Metal Exchange Methods
Integrating Compositional and Structural Diversity in Heterometallic Titanium Frameworks by Metal Exchange Methods Open
The increasing use of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in separation, catalysis or storage is linked to the targeted modifi-cation of their composition or porosity metrics. While modification of pore shape and size necessarily implies the a…
View article: NC Meets CN: Porous Photoanodes with Polymeric Carbon Nitride/ZnSe Nanocrystal Heterojunctions for Photoelectrochemical Applications
NC Meets CN: Porous Photoanodes with Polymeric Carbon Nitride/ZnSe Nanocrystal Heterojunctions for Photoelectrochemical Applications Open
The utilization of photoelectrochemical cells (PEC) for converting solar energy into fuels (e.g., hydrogen) is a promising method for sustainable energy generation. We demonstrate a strategy to enhance the performance of PEC devices by int…
View article: Experimental investigation of photo-thermal catalytic reactor for the reverse water gas shift reaction under concentrated irradiation
Experimental investigation of photo-thermal catalytic reactor for the reverse water gas shift reaction under concentrated irradiation Open
[EN] An upscaled photo-thermal catalytic reactor for the heterogeneously catalysed reverse Water Gas Shift (rWGS) reaction is tested under simulated concentrated irradiation. The reactor is equipped with an aperture of 144 cm2 area covered…
View article: Two-dimensional Co-based porphyrin metal-organic framework as heterogeneous catalyst for the aerobic oxidation of benzylic hydrocarbon
Two-dimensional Co-based porphyrin metal-organic framework as heterogeneous catalyst for the aerobic oxidation of benzylic hydrocarbon Open
[EN] The development of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrocarbon oxidation by molecular oxygen as oxidant is an area of increasing interest from academia and chemical industry points of views. Herein, the catalytic activity of two-dimension…
View article: Mixed Fe-Mo carbide prepared by a sonochemical synthesis as highly efficient nitrate reduction electrocatalyst
Mixed Fe-Mo carbide prepared by a sonochemical synthesis as highly efficient nitrate reduction electrocatalyst Open
View article: Unraveling the Influence of Shell Thickness in Organic Functionalized Cu<sub>2</sub>O Nanoparticles on C<sub>2+</sub> Products Distribution in Electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction
Unraveling the Influence of Shell Thickness in Organic Functionalized Cu<sub>2</sub>O Nanoparticles on C<sub>2+</sub> Products Distribution in Electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction Open
Cu‐based electrocatalysts exhibit enormous potential for electrochemical CO 2 conversion to added‐value products. However, high selectivity, specially toward C 2+ products, remains a critical challenge for its implementation in commercial …
View article: Influence of morphology and composition of spherical layered double hydroxide particles and derived mixed oxides on photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Influence of morphology and composition of spherical layered double hydroxide particles and derived mixed oxides on photocatalytic CO2 reduction Open
View article: Systematic screening of transition-metal-doped hydroxyapatite for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Systematic screening of transition-metal-doped hydroxyapatite for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction Open
View article: Selective oxidative coupling of amines through light‐activated bismuth halide perovskites
Selective oxidative coupling of amines through light‐activated bismuth halide perovskites Open
Bismuth halide perovskites have emerged as promising alternatives for sustainable and efficient photocatalysts for light‐induced organic transformations. Caesium bismuth halide perovskites (Cs 3 Bi 2 (Cl x Br 1‐x ) 9 ) with different ratio…
View article: Photocatalytic activity of a 2D copper porphyrin metal–organic framework for visible light overall water splitting
Photocatalytic activity of a 2D copper porphyrin metal–organic framework for visible light overall water splitting Open
A 2D Cu tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin metal–organic framework has been prepared and used as a photocatalyst for overall water splitting, measuring under visible light irradiation ( λ > 450 nm) at one sun power.
View article: Supramolecular interaction of a molecular catalyst with a polymeric carbon nitride photoanode enhances photoelectrochemical activity and stability at neutral pH
Supramolecular interaction of a molecular catalyst with a polymeric carbon nitride photoanode enhances photoelectrochemical activity and stability at neutral pH Open
Supramolecular interaction of a Ru15 oligomeric catalyst with polymeric carbon nitride forms CNTM–Ru15 hybrid system, achieving high photoelectrochemical water-splitting activity, enhanced stability, and >89% faradaic efficiency for O 2 at…
View article: Influence of Morphology and Composition of Spherical Layered Double Hydroxide Particles and Derived Mixed Oxides on Photocatalytic Co2 Reduction
Influence of Morphology and Composition of Spherical Layered Double Hydroxide Particles and Derived Mixed Oxides on Photocatalytic Co2 Reduction Open
View article: Wrapping up Metal–Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes (Adv. Funct. Mater. 41/2023)
Wrapping up Metal–Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes (Adv. Funct. Mater. 41/2023) Open
Metal–Organic Framework Crystals In article number 2302246, Carlos Martí-Gastaldo and co-workers show the use of tetrazine linkers to wrap up the surface of porous molecular crystals with an ultrathin layer of carbon nanotubes. Click chemi…
View article: Long-Lived Photo-Response of Multi-Layer N-Doped Graphene-Based Films
Long-Lived Photo-Response of Multi-Layer N-Doped Graphene-Based Films Open
New insights into the mechanism of the improved photo(electro)catalytic activity of graphene by heteroatom doping were explored by transient transmittance and reflectance spectroscopy of multi-layer N-doped graphene-based samples on a quar…
View article: Light-assistance in nitrogen fixation to ammonia by highly dispersed Cs-promoted Ru clusters supported on ZrO2
Light-assistance in nitrogen fixation to ammonia by highly dispersed Cs-promoted Ru clusters supported on ZrO2 Open
View article: Unraveling the Optimal Cerium Content for Boosting the Photoresponse Activity of Mixed-Metal Zr/Ce-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks through a Photodynamic and Photocurrent Correlation: Implications on Water Splitting Efficiency
Unraveling the Optimal Cerium Content for Boosting the Photoresponse Activity of Mixed-Metal Zr/Ce-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks through a Photodynamic and Photocurrent Correlation: Implications on Water Splitting Efficiency Open
Mixed-metal-organic frameworks (MMOFs) have emerged as promising photocatalyst candidates in multiple reactions. For instance, the doping of Zr-UiO-type MOFs with Ce atoms increases their photoactivity owing to a better overlap between the…
View article: Wrapping up Metal–Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes
Wrapping up Metal–Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes Open
The presence of tetrazine units in the organic nodes of UiO‐68‐TZCD controls the formation of ultrathin coatings of single‐wall nanotubes that decorate the surface of the crystal. These crystal hybrids can be prepared straightforwardly in …
View article: Heterostructured PHI‐PTI/Li<sup>+</sup>Cl<sup>−</sup> Carbon Nitrides for Multiple Photocatalytic Applications
Heterostructured PHI‐PTI/Li<sup>+</sup>Cl<sup>−</sup> Carbon Nitrides for Multiple Photocatalytic Applications Open
Two series of novel carbon nitride photocatalysts, Rho‐CN (“rhodizonate‐doped carbon nitride”) and Rho‐CN‐TC (Rho‐CN treated in potassium thiocyanate melt), are synthesized in a multistep fashion via copolymerization of cyanamide with pota…
View article: Light-Assistance in Nitrogen Fixation to Ammonia by Highly Dispersed Cs-Promoted Ru Clusters Supported on ZrO2
Light-Assistance in Nitrogen Fixation to Ammonia by Highly Dispersed Cs-Promoted Ru Clusters Supported on ZrO2 Open
Light-assisted N2 fixation to NH3 under mild conditions is attracting massive attention to circumvent energy crisis and global warming. Herein, highly dispersed Cs-decorated Ru sub-nanometric clusters supported on ZrO2 NPs have been prepar…
View article: Co-doped hydroxyapatite as photothermal catalyst for selective CO2 hydrogenation
Co-doped hydroxyapatite as photothermal catalyst for selective CO2 hydrogenation Open
View article: Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation by Metal–Organic Frameworks
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation by Metal–Organic Frameworks Open
In the context of finding green and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, the photocatalytic splitting of water using sunlight and a photocatalyst has been found to be an appealing approach for H 2 production. In this regard, metal–org…
View article: Wrapping up Metal-Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes
Wrapping up Metal-Organic Framework Crystals with Carbon Nanotubes Open
The presence of tetrazine units in the organic nodes of UiO- 68-TZCD controls the formation of ultrathin coatings of single wall nanotubes that decorate the surface of the crystal. These crystal hybrids can be prepared straightforwardly in…
View article: 2D/2D Cu-tetrahydroxyquinone MOF/N-doped graphene heterojunction as photocatalyst for overall water splitting
2D/2D Cu-tetrahydroxyquinone MOF/N-doped graphene heterojunction as photocatalyst for overall water splitting Open