Zhaohui Chen, Jun Deng, Yanmei Zheng, Wenjun Zhang, Lin Dong, Zupeng Chen
{"title":"Modulation of ketyl radical reactivity to mediate the selective synthesis of coupling and carbonyl compounds","authors":"Zhaohui Chen, Jun Deng, Yanmei Zheng, Wenjun Zhang, Lin Dong, Zupeng Chen","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60045-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60045-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The importance of selective synthesis of high-value-added chemicals from renewable resources is paramount but remains a crucial challenge in organic synthesis and chemical reformation. Herein, we report the selective photosynthesis of C–C coupling products and carbonyl compounds from biomass-derived alcohols. The key to ensuring high end-to-end selectivity is the modulation of the reactivity of ketyl radical (*RCHOH) intermediates by employing different metal co-catalysts (Au, Pt, Pd, Ru) supported on Cd<sub>0.6</sub>Zn<sub>0.4</sub>S solid solution (CZS) photocatalysts. In particular, the C–C coupling product, hydrobenzion, and fully oxidized benzaldehyde were obtained from benzyl alcohol with high selectivity (> 98%) over Au-CZS and Ru-CZS, respectively. Combined experimental and theoretical analyses demonstrated that the affinity of *RCHOH for the surface of metals governs their subsequent transformations, in which weak and strong radical adsorption on Au and Ru results in C–C coupling products and carbonyl compounds, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 135-143"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Xu , Chao Zhen , Huaze Zhu , Tingting Yao , Jianhang Qiu , Yan Liang , Shuo Bai , Chunlin Chen , Hui-Ming Cheng , Gang Liu
{"title":"A Ta3N5 photoanode with few deep-level defects derived from topologic transition of ammonium tantalum oxyfluoride for ultralow-bias photoelectrochemical water splitting","authors":"Wei Xu , Chao Zhen , Huaze Zhu , Tingting Yao , Jianhang Qiu , Yan Liang , Shuo Bai , Chunlin Chen , Hui-Ming Cheng , Gang Liu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60056-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60056-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>An open challenge for developing solar-driven Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub>-based photoanodes with the ability to induce low-bias photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is that their deep-level defects originated from low-valent tantalum cations (Ta<sup>3+</sup>) and nitrogen vacancies (V<sub>N</sub>) seriously reduce the photovoltage and thus increase the bias for water splitting. Herein, we developed an effective topotactic transition synthesis route of producing few deep-level defects porous Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> film from the precursor film of ammonium tantalum oxyfluoride compound ((NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>F<sub>6</sub>) pyramids on the Ta foil. The highly electronegative fluoride ions in (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>F<sub>6</sub> could weaken the Ta–O bonds and the accompanied porous structure facilitates reactant diffusion, which favors the complete nitridation. Consequently, the resulting porous Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> film has very few deep-level defects, enabling an ultralow photocurrent onset potential at 0.2 V (<em>vs</em>. RHE) and a short-circuit photocurrent density (<em>J</em><sub>sc</sub>) of 3.28 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> after decorating oxygen evolution reaction (OER) cocatalysts under AM 1.5 G irradiation. Moreover, the <em>J</em><sub>sc</sub> can retain 85% of the initial value for a 5 h continuous stability test. By reducing the particle size of (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>F<sub>6</sub> pyramid precursor, the deep-level defects could be further lowered in the Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> film, achieving the photoactivity for water oxidation at 0 V (<em>vs</em>. RHE) after modifying the OER co-catalyst.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 144-153"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ting Zhao , Bingbing Gong , Guancheng Xu , Jiahui Jiang , Li Zhang
{"title":"In situ surface reconstruction of heterostructure Ni2P/CoP/FeP4 nanowires network catalyst for high-current-density overall water splitting","authors":"Ting Zhao , Bingbing Gong , Guancheng Xu , Jiahui Jiang , Li Zhang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60037-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60037-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Considering the imperative need for cost-effective electrocatalysts for water electrolysis, a novel Ni<sub>2</sub>P/CoP/FeP<sub>4</sub>/IF electrocatalyst nanowires network was synthesized in this study. Owing to the strong synergistic effects and high exposure of the active sites, Ni<sub>2</sub>P/CoP/FeP<sub>4</sub>/IF exhibited exceptional performance in both the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), demonstrating low overpotentials of 218 and 127 mV at 100 mA cm<sup>–2</sup> in alkaline media, respectively. Furthermore, the water electrolyzer based on Ni<sub>2</sub>P/CoP/FeP<sub>4</sub>/IF bifunctional catalyst requires only 1.50 and 2.05 V to reach 10 and 500 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>, respectively, indicating its potential for large-scale hydrogen production. Comprehensive <em>ex situ</em> characterizations and <em>in situ</em> Raman spectra reveal that Ni<sub>2</sub>P/CoP/FeP<sub>4</sub>/IF undergoes rapid reconstruction during the OER to form the corresponding (oxy) hydroxide species, which serve as the real active sites. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations clarified that during the HER process, H<sub>2</sub>O is adsorbed at the Fe site of Ni<sub>2</sub>P/CoP/FeP<sub>4</sub>/IF for hydrolysis, with the resultant H* adsorbed at the Ni site for desorption. Introducing CoP promoted water adsorption and increased the HER activity of the catalyst. Hence, this study offers a pathway for designing highly efficient catalysts that leverage the interface effects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 269-280"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141606614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"General applications of density functional theory in photocatalysis","authors":"Shiwen Du, Fuxiang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60006-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60006-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The conversion of solar energy to chemical energies by virtue of semiconductor photocatalysis has shown great significance in sustaining future energy demands, and have a deep understanding of the relationship between photocatalyst and photocatalytic activity is essential. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are becoming increasingly important for revealing the intrinsic electronic structure properties of materials and energy properties of reactions, which has been greatly developed with the development of computational methods. In this review, the applications of DFT calculations in photocatalysis are summarized and exemplified by various representative investigations in the up-to-date reports. To specify, we show how to collect, analyse and utilize the informations on photocatalysts and photocatalytic reactions with the help of the DFT calculations, such as electronic structures, surface catalytic sites, catalytic activities, possible reaction mechanisms, <em>etc.</em> Our discussion is intended to provide an overview on applications of the current theoretical calculations in the field of photocatalysis for a better understanding of the composition-structure-function relationships, and also to guide future experiments and computations toward the understanding and development of novel solar-energy-conversion catalysts.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 1-36"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuou Li , Ke Wang , Xiaomei Wang , Zijian Wang , Jing Xu , Meng Zhao , Xiao Wang , Shuyan Song , Hongjie Zhang
{"title":"Rare earth-incorporated high entropy oxides for energy and environmental catalysis","authors":"Yuou Li , Ke Wang , Xiaomei Wang , Zijian Wang , Jing Xu , Meng Zhao , Xiao Wang , Shuyan Song , Hongjie Zhang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60012-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60012-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>High entropy oxides have been regarded as one of the most promising catalysts. Their unique and diverse elemental compositions bring stable structures and abundant metal active sites to the catalysts. Notably, rare earth ions have similar radii, unique electron orbitals, and variable valence states. As a result, incorporating rare earth elements into high entropy oxides can effectively adjust the surface state of the catalyst, ultimately improving the structure and properties of the high entropy oxides. However, there is no systematic review on the development of rare earth-incorporated high entropy oxides. In this review, we target the structure, synthesis, and application of rare earth-incorporated high entropy oxides to summarize their research progress in catalysis in recent years. First, we provide an overview of three types of rare earth-incorporated high entropy oxides: fluorite-type, perovskite-type, and pyrochlore-type. Then, the main synthesis methods are discussed in detail, including solid-state reaction, nebulized spray pyrolysis, chemical co-precipitation, and solution combustion. Finally, we analyze the applications of this material in catalytic reactions and suggest possible challenges and solution strategies. It is concluded that this unique material has good prospects for development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 54-70"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gaoxiong Liu , Rundong Chen , Bingquan Xia , Zhen Wu , Shantang Liu , Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh , Jingrun Ran
{"title":"Synthesis of H2O2 and high-value chemicals by covalent organic framework-based photocatalysts","authors":"Gaoxiong Liu , Rundong Chen , Bingquan Xia , Zhen Wu , Shantang Liu , Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh , Jingrun Ran","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60014-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60014-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is a versatile and environmentally friendly oxidizer widely used in diverse fields. The solar-driven photocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction generates H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> from air and water, avoiding undesirable byproducts. This green and pollution-free route is applicable to various domains. Although extensive research covers covalent organic framework (COF)-based photocatalysts for H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, little attention has been paid to systems that generate high-value chemicals in the presence of scavengers. To address this gap, we systematically discuss the simultaneous photocatalytic generation of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and valuable chemicals. We emphasize the pathways for H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> generation using COF-based photocatalysts and highlight the role of sacrificial agents. Novel synthetic methodologies and modification strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic yield are presented. Our work aims to strengthen the identification and discussion of the challenges faced by photocatalysts in this field. This study aims to inspire further investigations and innovations in COF-based photocatalysis for sustainable and value-added chemical synthesis by presenting a holistic view.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 97-110"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuyu Luo , Ying Wang , Guang Yang , Lu Liu , Shiying Guo , Yi Cui , Xiaoyong Xu
{"title":"Atomically tailoring synergistic active centers on molybdenum sulfide basal planes for alkaline hydrogen generation","authors":"Xuyu Luo , Ying Wang , Guang Yang , Lu Liu , Shiying Guo , Yi Cui , Xiaoyong Xu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60034-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60034-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Alkaline water electrolysis allows the adoption of non-precious metal catalysts, but increases the challenge of cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with the proton-deficient environment. Here we report an “all-in-one” design by atomic-level tailoring on molybdenum sulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) basal planes with synergistic active centers to trigger water dissociation for proton supply and meanwhile improve proton adsorption for hydrogen evolution. The resultant Co/O-codoped MoS<sub>2</sub> (Co-O@MoS<sub>2</sub>) catalyst shows superb alkaline HER activity with a small Tafel slope of 42 mV dec<sup>–1</sup> and an overpotential as low as 81 mV at 100 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>, and considerable stability over 300 h even at industrial-grade high current density of 600 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>, which are among the best records for precious-metal-free HER catalysts in alkaline media. The markedly enhanced alkaline HER performance is attributed to the synergistic effect from atomically constructed O-Co-S<sub>2</sub> motifs with local electronic interactions, in which Co sites promote the premier water dissociation, and S sites facilitate proton transition to generate hydrogen, respectively. This work presents an atomic-scale structural modification to create synergistic active sites for alkaline HER and provides insights into the atomic activation engineering towards advanced catalysts.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 281-290"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuke Sun , Rongsheng Liu , Gaili Fan , Yuhan Liu , Fangxiu Ye , Zhengxi Yu , Zhongmin Liu
{"title":"Understanding the correlation between zinc speciation and coupling conversion of CO2 and n-butane on zinc/ZSM-5 catalysts","authors":"Xuke Sun , Rongsheng Liu , Gaili Fan , Yuhan Liu , Fangxiu Ye , Zhengxi Yu , Zhongmin Liu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60036-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60036-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The coupling reaction of alkanes and CO<sub>2</sub> into high value-added bulk chemical products is a promising way for CO<sub>2</sub> utilization. The Zn-introduced ZSM-5 catalyst plays an essential role in this process; however, the correlation between the catalytic performance and Zn species of the catalyst has yet to be established. Herein, the structural properties, the acid sites, and the existence status of the Zn species in the Zn-introduced catalysts were systematically characterized by several techniques. And the influence of the state of Zn species in the coupling reaction was discussed. The results indicate that the Zn species exist in the form of ZnO cluster, Zn-OH<sup>+</sup>, and (Zn-O-Zn)<sup>2+</sup> species, thereinto (Zn-O-Zn)<sup>2+</sup> species are produced by the Zn-OH<sup>+</sup> group with the increasing Zn loading. The decrease of Brønsted acid sites, the formation of newly active sites caused by Zn species, and the accumulation of coarse ZnO species, are responsible for the change of <em>n</em>-butane conversion. The Zn-OH<sup>+</sup> group serves as the primary catalytic center for the conversion of CO<sub>2</sub>. Both the Zn-OH<sup>+</sup> group and the (Zn-O-Zn)<sup>2+</sup> species enhance the dehydrogenation performance of the Zn-introduced catalysts, thereby promoting the generation of aromatics. The Zn5%-ZSM-5 sample showed the most excellent catalytic performance; the <em>n-</em>butane conversion was 94.71%, the CO<sub>2</sub> conversion was 30.43%, and the aromatics selectivity was 53.71%. Simultaneously, we propose a more specific mechanism for the coupling reaction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 154-163"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xing-Yu Ren , Jia-Jun Liu , Shi-Qi Zhang , Yan-Lin Li , Kun Cui , Jing Li , Zheng-Yang Gu , Ji-Bao Xia
{"title":"Photoredox cobalt-catalyzed stereodivergent synthesis of 1,4-dienes","authors":"Xing-Yu Ren , Jia-Jun Liu , Shi-Qi Zhang , Yan-Lin Li , Kun Cui , Jing Li , Zheng-Yang Gu , Ji-Bao Xia","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60031-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60031-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>1,4-Dienes are important scaffolds widely used in natural products and medicinal compounds. Herein, we report a highly efficient method for the straightforward synthesis of 1,4-dienes <em>via</em> regio- and stereoselective reductive coupling of alkynes and allenes, catalyzed by visible-light photoredox cobalt. In contrast to the conventional <em>E</em>-alkene products, both (<em>Z</em>,<em>E</em>)<em>-</em> and (<em>E</em>,<em>E</em>)-1,4-dienes were synthesized with good regio- and stereoselectivities under mild conditions. In this photoredox reaction, Hünig’s base and water were utilized as hydrogen sources instead of the commonly used Hantzsch esters. The mechanistic and density functional theory studies indicate that the reaction undergoes protolysis of a cobaltacyclopentene intermediate and photocatalytic <em>E</em>→<em>Z</em> isomerization of (<em>E</em>,<em>E</em>)-1,4-dienes to (<em>Z</em>,<em>E</em>)-1,4-dienes <em>via</em> an energy transfer process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 291-300"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141607535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tao Wen , Sisheng Guo , Hengxin Zhao , Yuqi Zheng , Xinyue Zhang , Pengcheng Gu , Sai Zhang , Yuejie Ai , Xiangke Wang
{"title":"Nano-MnO2 anchored on exfoliated MXene with exceptional and stable Fenton oxidation performance for organic micropollutants","authors":"Tao Wen , Sisheng Guo , Hengxin Zhao , Yuqi Zheng , Xinyue Zhang , Pengcheng Gu , Sai Zhang , Yuejie Ai , Xiangke Wang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60041-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(24)60041-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Peroxymonosulfate (PMS) Fenton-like systems have emerged as promising alternatives to hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>). Fenton systems are currently used in the industry owing to their highly efficient utilization rate of oxidizing agents and wide operating pH ranges. Heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts are promising candidates in this regard. However, self-aggregation and generation of ambiguous reactive oxygen species greatly restrict their broad application in practical settings. Herein, a redox reaction between exfoliated MXene and KMnO<sub>4</sub> facilitates the <em>in-situ</em> deposition of MnO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles on the surface of Ti-deficient vacancies of MXene (MXene/MnO<sub>2</sub>). Owing to the advantages of MXene with fast charge transfer and MnO<sub>2</sub> with strong PMS activation ability, the engineered MXene/MnO<sub>2</sub>@PVDF catalytic membrane exhibited enhanced activity and excellent long-term stability for various refractory organic pollutants. Experimental observations, combined with density functional theory calculations, revealed that the exposed Mn sites effectively promoted the generation of <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>. Interestingly, the widespread pathway for the direct generation of <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> <em>via</em> high-valent Mn-oxo phases has a high energy barrier (3.34 eV). In contrast, the pathway that uses the •OOH species as intermediates to produce <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> is energetically more viable (1.84 eV). This work offers insights into the <em>in-situ</em> engineering of transition metal-oxides on MXene-based membranes, facilitating their implementation in remediating micropollutant-contaminated environmental water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9832,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Catalysis","volume":"61 ","pages":"Pages 215-225"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141606584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}