结构化学Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100359
{"title":"Electron-rich Ni2+ in Ni3S2 boosting electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to formate and syngas","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100359","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100359","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Rationally constructed new catalyst can promote carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to valuable carbonaceous fuels such as formate and CO, providing a promising strategy for low CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Herein, the synthesized Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>@C as a highly efficient electro-catalyst exhibits remarkable selectivity for formate with 73.9% faradaic efficiency (FE) at −0.7 V <em>vs.</em> RHE. At high applied potential, it shows a high syngas evolution with CO/H<sub>2</sub> ratios (0.54–3.15) that are suitable for typical downstream thermochemical reactions. The experimental and theoretical analyses demonstrate that the electron-rich Ni<sup>2+</sup> in Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub> enhances the adsorption behavior of <sup>∗</sup>OCHO intermediate, reduces the energy barrier of the formation of intermediates, and improves the selectivity of the formate product. Attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectra conducted <em>in situ</em> show that <sup>∗</sup>OCHO intermediate is more likely to be generated and adsorbed on Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>, enhancing the selectivity and activity of the formate product.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 8","pages":"Article 100359"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100360
{"title":"Modulation of dinuclear site by orbital coupling to boost catalytic performance","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100360","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100360","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 8","pages":"Article 100360"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100361
{"title":"Heterostructured In2O3/In2S3 hollow fibers enable efficient visible-light driven photocatalytic hydrogen production and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100361","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100361","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solar light driven hydrogen production from water splitting and oxidation of biomass-derivatives is attractive for the conversion of solar energy to high value-added chemicals. The fabrication of heterostructure photocatalysts with matched band structure between two semiconductors is a promising approach for efficient photocatalysis. In this work, a novel In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> heterostructured hollow fiber photocatalyst was successfully fabricated through two-step ion exchange and chemical bath deposition methods, where the In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles (NPs) anchored on the surface of In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> hollow fibers via strong interfacial interaction between the In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (222) and In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> (220) facets. The photocatalyst was used for efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production integrated with selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF). Compared with pristine In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>, the optimal In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> heterostructure exhibits an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production rate (111.2 μmol h<sup>−1</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>), HMF conversion efficiency (56%) and DFF selectivity (68%) under visible light irradiation. The experimental and theoretical investigations illustrate the phase interface between well matched In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (222) and In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> (220) facets gives rise to facilitated photogenerated charge separation and transfer. This study presents the development of high-performance heterostructured photocatalysts for high efficient hydrogen production coupled with biomass oxidation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 8","pages":"Article 100361"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141410359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100376
{"title":"Water reduction by an organic single-chromophore photocatalyst","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100376","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 8","pages":"Article 100376"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100346
{"title":"Tuning strategies and electrolyzer design for Bi-based nanomaterials towards efficient CO2 reduction to formic acid","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100346","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100346","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The escalating emissions of greenhouse gases into atmosphere have precipitated a host of ecology and environmental concerns. Electrochemical reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) is emerging as a sustainable solution for effectively addressing these issues. Leveraging the cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly attributes, Bi-based catalysts have been extensively studied with the purpose of enhancing activity and stability. This minireview majorly overviews the research advancements in Bi-based catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> electrocatalysis towards formic acid/formate production. Initially, we offer a concise overview of the reaction pathways involved in electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Subsequently, we summarize the progress in various types of electrolysis cells and associated influencing factors. Specifically, the electronic structure modulation strategies of Bi-based catalysts including oxide-derived bismuth, bismuth-based chalcogenides, bimetallic and high-entropy compounds, etc. have been highlighted. Future research endeavors are poised to delve deeper into comprehending system dynamics during the reaction process to achieve exemplary stability high energy efficiency under industrial conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 8","pages":"Article 100346"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141144507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-07-27DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100397
Hong Chen , Mao-Yin Ran , Long-Hua Li , Xin-Tao Wu , Hua Lin
{"title":"[Cs14Cl][Tm71Se110]: An unusual salt-inclusion chalcogenide containing different valent Tm centers and ultralow thermal conductivity","authors":"Hong Chen , Mao-Yin Ran , Long-Hua Li , Xin-Tao Wu , Hua Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100397","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100397","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As an emerging class of inorganic hybrid materials, salt-inclusion chalcogenides (SICs) have garnered significant attention in the past decade owing to their distinct host-guest structural characteristics and outstanding performance in the field of optoelectronics. In this study, a novel quaternary SIC [Cs<sub>14</sub>Cl][Tm<sub>71</sub>Se<sub>110</sub>] has been discovered using an appropriate flux method. The structure comprises two distinct parts within the lattice: the host [Tm<sub>71</sub>Se<sub>110</sub>]<sup>13−</sup> framework and the guest [Cs<sub>14</sub>Cl]<sup>13+</sup> polycation. Notably, this structure reveals the presence of mixed-valent Tm<sup>2+</sup>/Tm<sup>3+</sup> and different types of closed cavities for the first time. Additionally, thermal transport performance testing shows that it has ultralow thermal conductivity, ranging from 0.29 to 0.24 W/m⋅K within the temperature range of 323–673 K, which is one of the lowest reported values among polycrystalline chalcogenides. This research not only advances the coordination chemistry of rare-earth-based compounds but also reaffirms that SIC semiconductors are promising systems for achieving ultralow thermal conductivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 10","pages":"Article 100397"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141849450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100405
Ziyi Liu , Xunying Liu , Lubing Qin , Haozheng Chen , Ruikai Li , Zhenghua Tang
{"title":"Alkynyl ligand for preparing atomically precise metal nanoclusters: Structure enrichment, property regulation, and functionality enhancement","authors":"Ziyi Liu , Xunying Liu , Lubing Qin , Haozheng Chen , Ruikai Li , Zhenghua Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100405","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100405","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ligand plays a critical role in determining the physicochemical properties and functionalities of metal nanoclusters, as the ligand molecules interact with a significant amount of metal atoms in the core through various binding moieties. Compared with the most commonly employed thiolate molecule, alkynyl ligand represents a new avenue to prepare coinage metal nanoclusters due to its capability of binding to the metal atoms with either <em>σ</em> bonding or π bonding or both. In this review, we first describe the definition of atomically precise metal nanoclusters and the significance of ligand in metal nanoclusters. Then, the impact and unique advantages of employing alkynyl ligand for fabricating coinage metal nanoclusters are discussed, with focus on the enrichment of interfacial binding structure, the regulation of physicochemical properties, and the improvement of functionalities. Some explicit examples are provided, aiming to elucidate the structure-property-functionality relationship at the atomic level. Finally, a conclusion and introspective outlook regarding designing alkynyl ligand for future regulation of the structure/property/functionality of metal nanoclusters is presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 11","pages":"Article 100405"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141839001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
结构化学Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100395
Huan Hu , Ying Zhang , Shi-Shuang Huang , Zhi-Gang Li , Yungui Liu , Rui Feng , Wei Li
{"title":"Temperature- and pressure-responsive photoluminescence in a 1D hybrid lead halide","authors":"Huan Hu , Ying Zhang , Shi-Shuang Huang , Zhi-Gang Li , Yungui Liu , Rui Feng , Wei Li","doi":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Low-dimensional hybrid lead halides with responsive emissions have attracted considerable attention due to their potential applications in sensing. Herein, a new one-dimensional hybrid lead bromide CyPbBr<sub>3</sub> (Cy = cytosine cation) was synthesized to explore its emission evolution in response to temperature and pressure. The compound possesses an edge-sharing 1D double-chain structure and emits warm white light across nearly the entire visible spectrum upon ultraviolet excitation. This emission arises from the self-trapped excitons and its broadband feature is attributed to the strong electron-phonon coupling as revealed by the variable-temperature photoluminescence experiments. Moreover, a 4.5-fold pressure-induced emission enhancement was observed at 2.7 GPa which is caused by the pressure suppressed non-radiative energy loss. Furthermore, <em>in-situ</em> powder X-ray diffraction and Raman experiments reveal the maxima of the emission enhancement is associated with a phase transition at the same pressure. Our work demonstrates that low-dimensional metal halides are a promising class of stimuli-responsive materials which could have potential applications in temperature and pressure sensing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10151,"journal":{"name":"结构化学","volume":"43 10","pages":"Article 100395"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141853717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}