ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-13DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0011310.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113
Rikitha S Fernandes, and , Nilanjan Dey*,
{"title":"Bioinspired Composite Materials with Amplified Clusteroluminescence: Chemodosimetric Interaction Targeting Hypochlorite in Aqueous Medium","authors":"Rikitha S Fernandes, and , Nilanjan Dey*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0011310.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Owing to the advantages of cellulose such as exceptional biocompatibility and biodegradability, we synthesized cellulose-grafted bisindolyl methane (BIM) (<b>1. Cell</b>) composite. This biobased smart material was used as an effective colorimetric and fluorescent sensor for hypochlorite in the aqueous medium with a detection limit of 0.02 μM. Interestingly, cellulose exhibited inherent clusteroluminescence in solution, which was further intensified by the probe acting as a dopant. Both the boronic acid and bisindole groups in probe <b>1</b> are essential for this enhanced fluorescence, as boronic acid enables boronate ester formation with cellulose, while the bisindole groups facilitate additional hydrogen bonding interactions. This unique dual functionality produces a strong, solution-phase clusteroluminescent effect, creating a rigid microenvironment that promotes long-range exciton migration and an amplified fluorescence response. Furthermore, the <b>1. Cell</b> exhibited ∼2.8-fold quenching, while probe <b>1</b> alone exhibited negligible fluorescence change in the presence of hypochlorite. Mechanistic investigation reveals that the probe formed a boronate ester via the interaction with cellulose, which was subsequently cleaved in the presence of hypochlorite. The differences in the response might be attributed to the distinct nature of their self-assemblies; <b>1. Cell</b> could form long-range highly ordered aggregates, while probe <b>1</b> alone in the aqueous medium resulted in spontaneous random aggregates. Additionally, we employed cellulose paper strips to explore the practicability of the probe as a paper-based sensor. The chemically modified paper strips, grafted with probe molecules, were found to be stable for a week and could effectively detect hypochlorite in the presence of interfering analytes via the naked eye and fluorescent color-changing response.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"308–319 308–319"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143590350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photocatalytic Papers Comprising Au@SnO2 Nanocrystals Immobilized on Cellulose Nanofibers for Sustainable Dye Degradation","authors":"Yu-Chen Wei, Huai-En Chang, Pulikkutty Subramaniyan, Shan-Chu Yu, Yung-Jung Hsu* and Tzu-En Lin*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0013010.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This work presents the synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic performance of a sophisticated photocatalytic paper comprising Au@SnO<sub>2</sub> core@shell nanocrystals immobilized on cellulose nanofibers (CNF). The Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF nanocrystal immobilized paper (NIP) is employed as photocatalysts for degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under simulated sunlight irradiation. Results reveal that the Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF NIP exhibits a notable photocatalytic activity driven by efficient charge separation at the interface of Au and SnO<sub>2</sub>. Mechanistic insights into the degradation process indicate that photoexcited electrons in the Au core reduce dissolved oxygen to form superoxide radicals, while photogenerated holes in the SnO<sub>2</sub> valence band oxidize water to generate hydroxyl radicals. These reactive oxygen species, along with the separated holes themselves, contribute to RhB degradation. Importantly, the Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF NIP demonstrates remarkable recyclability toward RhB degradation, retaining 88% of its initial activity after 18 degradation cycles, highlighting its potential for sustainable environmental remediation applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"320–330 320–330"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143590369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photocatalytic Papers Comprising Au@SnO<sub>2</sub> Nanocrystals Immobilized on Cellulose Nanofibers for Sustainable Dye Degradation.","authors":"Yu-Chen Wei, Huai-En Chang, Pulikkutty Subramaniyan, Shan-Chu Yu, Yung-Jung Hsu, Tzu-En Lin","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This work presents the synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic performance of a sophisticated photocatalytic paper comprising Au@SnO<sub>2</sub> core@shell nanocrystals immobilized on cellulose nanofibers (CNF). The Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF nanocrystal immobilized paper (NIP) is employed as photocatalysts for degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under simulated sunlight irradiation. Results reveal that the Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF NIP exhibits a notable photocatalytic activity driven by efficient charge separation at the interface of Au and SnO<sub>2</sub>. Mechanistic insights into the degradation process indicate that photoexcited electrons in the Au core reduce dissolved oxygen to form superoxide radicals, while photogenerated holes in the SnO<sub>2</sub> valence band oxidize water to generate hydroxyl radicals. These reactive oxygen species, along with the separated holes themselves, contribute to RhB degradation. Importantly, the Au@SnO<sub>2</sub>/CNF NIP demonstrates remarkable recyclability toward RhB degradation, retaining 88% of its initial activity after 18 degradation cycles, highlighting its potential for sustainable environmental remediation applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"320-330"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907298/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-13eCollection Date: 2025-03-12DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113
Rikitha S Fernandes, Nilanjan Dey
{"title":"Bioinspired Composite Materials with Amplified Clusteroluminescence: Chemodosimetric Interaction Targeting Hypochlorite in Aqueous Medium.","authors":"Rikitha S Fernandes, Nilanjan Dey","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Owing to the advantages of cellulose such as exceptional biocompatibility and biodegradability, we synthesized cellulose-grafted bisindolyl methane (BIM) (<b>1. Cell</b>) composite. This biobased smart material was used as an effective colorimetric and fluorescent sensor for hypochlorite in the aqueous medium with a detection limit of 0.02 μM. Interestingly, cellulose exhibited inherent clusteroluminescence in solution, which was further intensified by the probe acting as a dopant. Both the boronic acid and bisindole groups in probe <b>1</b> are essential for this enhanced fluorescence, as boronic acid enables boronate ester formation with cellulose, while the bisindole groups facilitate additional hydrogen bonding interactions. This unique dual functionality produces a strong, solution-phase clusteroluminescent effect, creating a rigid microenvironment that promotes long-range exciton migration and an amplified fluorescence response. Furthermore, the <b>1. Cell</b> exhibited ∼2.8-fold quenching, while probe <b>1</b> alone exhibited negligible fluorescence change in the presence of hypochlorite. Mechanistic investigation reveals that the probe formed a boronate ester via the interaction with cellulose, which was subsequently cleaved in the presence of hypochlorite. The differences in the response might be attributed to the distinct nature of their self-assemblies; <b>1. Cell</b> could form long-range highly ordered aggregates, while probe <b>1</b> alone in the aqueous medium resulted in spontaneous random aggregates. Additionally, we employed cellulose paper strips to explore the practicability of the probe as a paper-based sensor. The chemically modified paper strips, grafted with probe molecules, were found to be stable for a week and could effectively detect hypochlorite in the presence of interfering analytes via the naked eye and fluorescent color-changing response.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"308-319"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-09eCollection Date: 2025-03-12DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084
Kosei Ito, Sho Yoneyama, Shusuke Yoneyama, Paul Fons, Kei Noda
{"title":"CVD Grown Sub 10 nm Size g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> Particle-Decorated TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanotube Array Composites for Enhanced Photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> Production.","authors":"Kosei Ito, Sho Yoneyama, Shusuke Yoneyama, Paul Fons, Kei Noda","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube arrays (NTA) have attracted much attention among photocatalysts because of their large specific surface area and easy surface transfer of excited electrons, and in recent years, attempts have been made to further improve their properties by forming Z-schemes when they are composited with other photocatalysts. However, as the spacing within and between nanotubes is only a few nanometers, the formation of heterojunctions is extremely difficult when TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA is composited with other photocatalytic materials with larger grain sizes. Creating nanoparticle photocatalysts with dimensions smaller than those of the nanotube system is thus required to effectively form heterojunctions. We have constructed an original vacuum chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system with fine temperature control, an attribute that we believe is necessary for the preparation of small nanoparticles. Using this system, it is possible to greatly reduce the polymerization rate of melamine, the precursor of the carbon nitride (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) photocatalyst, which offers the benefits of increased reduction power and a metal-free composition. As a result, g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> small nanoparticles with particle sizes of about 10 nm were successfully prepared, and heterojunctions could be formed even inside TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA. The fabricated TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> composite structure exhibited significantly improved redox power and photocatalytic hydrogen production compared to TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> alone. In addition, while the hydrogen production rates for TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> were almost constant, TiO<sub>2</sub>-NTA/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> showed a rapid increase in the hydrogen production rate after a certain period of light irradiation, which was presumably caused by oxygen desorption from g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. The results of this study provide a method for supporting small nanoparticle materials on nanotube substrates and their importance in improving photocatalytic properties, and will also make a significant contribution not only to the field of photocatalysis but also to other fields requiring small nanoparticle materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"299-307"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907282/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-08DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0008410.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084
Kosei Ito*, Sho Yoneyama, Shusuke Yoneyama, Paul Fons and Kei Noda*,
{"title":"CVD Grown Sub 10 nm Size g-C3N4 Particle-Decorated TiO2 Nanotube Array Composites for Enhanced Photocatalytic H2 Production","authors":"Kosei Ito*, Sho Yoneyama, Shusuke Yoneyama, Paul Fons and Kei Noda*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0008410.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084","url":null,"abstract":"<p >TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube arrays (NTA) have attracted much attention among photocatalysts because of their large specific surface area and easy surface transfer of excited electrons, and in recent years, attempts have been made to further improve their properties by forming Z-schemes when they are composited with other photocatalysts. However, as the spacing within and between nanotubes is only a few nanometers, the formation of heterojunctions is extremely difficult when TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA is composited with other photocatalytic materials with larger grain sizes. Creating nanoparticle photocatalysts with dimensions smaller than those of the nanotube system is thus required to effectively form heterojunctions. We have constructed an original vacuum chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system with fine temperature control, an attribute that we believe is necessary for the preparation of small nanoparticles. Using this system, it is possible to greatly reduce the polymerization rate of melamine, the precursor of the carbon nitride (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) photocatalyst, which offers the benefits of increased reduction power and a metal-free composition. As a result, g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> small nanoparticles with particle sizes of about 10 nm were successfully prepared, and heterojunctions could be formed even inside TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA. The fabricated TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> composite structure exhibited significantly improved redox power and photocatalytic hydrogen production compared to TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> alone. In addition, while the hydrogen production rates for TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> were almost constant, TiO<sub>2</sub>–NTA/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> showed a rapid increase in the hydrogen production rate after a certain period of light irradiation, which was presumably caused by oxygen desorption from g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. The results of this study provide a method for supporting small nanoparticle materials on nanotube substrates and their importance in improving photocatalytic properties, and will also make a significant contribution not only to the field of photocatalysis but also to other fields requiring small nanoparticle materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"299–307 299–307"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00084","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143590376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-02eCollection Date: 2025-03-12DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109
Grace E B Redwine, Wade A Braunecker, Thomas Gennett
{"title":"Polymer Encapsulated Framework Materials for Enhanced Gas Storage and Separations.","authors":"Grace E B Redwine, Wade A Braunecker, Thomas Gennett","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Within the broader field of energy storage, polymer-encapsulated framework (PEF) materials have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with transformative implications for diverse applications. This comprehensive review discusses in detail the latest advancements in the design, synthesis, and applications of PEFs in gas storage and separations. Following a thorough survey of existing literature, the article delves into mechanistic considerations and foundational principles governing PEF synthesis. Emphasis is placed on covalent and coordinative covalent grafting methods, physical blending, nonsolvent utilization, and various vapor deposition techniques. The discussion critically evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of these synthesis approaches, considering factors such as grafting density, coating thickness, and other physical properties relevant to processability and stability in comparison to traditional framework materials. Special attention is given to the impact of polymer coatings on gas adsorption analysis. Finally, notable accomplishments and advancements in the PEF field, including mixed matrix membrane (MMM) technology, improvements in framework form factors, and enhanced chemical and mechanical stability are summarized. This review concludes by offering valuable perspective for researchers, highlighting gaps and challenges that confront the current state-of-the-art in PEF materials, paving the way for future innovations that are poised to help address global energy challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"268-298"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907295/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-12-02DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0010910.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109
Grace E. B. Redwine, Wade A. Braunecker* and Thomas Gennett*,
{"title":"Polymer Encapsulated Framework Materials for Enhanced Gas Storage and Separations","authors":"Grace E. B. Redwine, Wade A. Braunecker* and Thomas Gennett*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0010910.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Within the broader field of energy storage, polymer-encapsulated framework (PEF) materials have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with transformative implications for diverse applications. This comprehensive review discusses in detail the latest advancements in the design, synthesis, and applications of PEFs in gas storage and separations. Following a thorough survey of existing literature, the article delves into mechanistic considerations and foundational principles governing PEF synthesis. Emphasis is placed on covalent and coordinative covalent grafting methods, physical blending, nonsolvent utilization, and various vapor deposition techniques. The discussion critically evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of these synthesis approaches, considering factors such as grafting density, coating thickness, and other physical properties relevant to processability and stability in comparison to traditional framework materials. Special attention is given to the impact of polymer coatings on gas adsorption analysis. Finally, notable accomplishments and advancements in the PEF field, including mixed matrix membrane (MMM) technology, improvements in framework form factors, and enhanced chemical and mechanical stability are summarized. This review concludes by offering valuable perspective for researchers, highlighting gaps and challenges that confront the current state-of-the-art in PEF materials, paving the way for future innovations that are poised to help address global energy challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"268–298 268–298"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143590371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-11-30eCollection Date: 2025-03-12DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092
Cunyuan Gao, Bin Cai
{"title":"Spin Effects in Optimizing Electrochemical Applications.","authors":"Cunyuan Gao, Bin Cai","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Efficient electrocatalyst development is crucial for addressing global energy challenges, and recent advances have highlighted the significant role of electron spin-a fundamental property of electrons-in influencing catalytic processes. Regulating the spin states of active sites has emerged as a powerful strategy to enhance catalytic performance. In response to growing interest in spin-induced electrocatalysis, this review offers a comprehensive examination of the impact of spin states on electrocatalytic activity. We explore various strategies for modulating spin states, review state-of-the-art techniques for spin state characterization, and elucidate the mechanisms by which spin effects enhance catalytic efficiency. Additionally, we discuss future research directions, emphasizing the potential of spin regulation to drive innovation in electrocatalyst design and application. This review aims to provide a foundational understanding of spin effects in electrocatalysis, guiding future efforts in the rational design of high-performance catalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"253-267"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS Materials AuPub Date : 2024-11-30DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0009210.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092
Cunyuan Gao, and , Bin Cai*,
{"title":"Spin Effects in Optimizing Electrochemical Applications","authors":"Cunyuan Gao, and , Bin Cai*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c0009210.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Efficient electrocatalyst development is crucial for addressing global energy challenges, and recent advances have highlighted the significant role of electron spin─a fundamental property of electrons─in influencing catalytic processes. Regulating the spin states of active sites has emerged as a powerful strategy to enhance catalytic performance. In response to growing interest in spin-induced electrocatalysis, this review offers a comprehensive examination of the impact of spin states on electrocatalytic activity. We explore various strategies for modulating spin states, review state-of-the-art techniques for spin state characterization, and elucidate the mechanisms by which spin effects enhance catalytic efficiency. Additionally, we discuss future research directions, emphasizing the potential of spin regulation to drive innovation in electrocatalyst design and application. This review aims to provide a foundational understanding of spin effects in electrocatalysis, guiding future efforts in the rational design of high-performance catalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":29798,"journal":{"name":"ACS Materials Au","volume":"5 2","pages":"253–267 253–267"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00092","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}