Post-modification of robust guanine-quadruplex-linked 2,2'-pyridine-containing HOF-25 with Ni(ClO) 4 ·6H 2 O followed by exfoliation using sonication method affords hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) nanosheets (NSs) of HOF-25-Ni in the yeild of 56%. TEM and AFM technologies disclose the ultrathin nature of HOF-25-Ni NSs with thickness of 4.4 nm. STM observation determines the presence of sql segments assembled from HOF-25-Ni building blocks at the heptanoic acid/highly oriented pyrolytic graphite interface, supporting the simulated 2D supramolecular framework. ICP analysis, XAS, and XPS spectra prove the successful immobilization of atomic nickel sites on the 20% total 2,2'-pyridine moieties in crystalline HOF-25-Ni. With the aid of [Ru(bpy) 3 ] 2+ and triisopropanolamine, 10 wt% HOF-25-Ni NSs dispersed on graphene oxide efficiently promotes visible light-driven CO 2 reduction, showing a 96.3% CO selectivity with a prominent conversion rate up to 24323 μmol g -1 h -1 .

Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework Ultrathin Nanosheets for Efficient Visible Light Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction.

Here we report a facile direct solid-state reaction strategy employing crystalline MoS2 coupled conductive black titania (BT) to create nanocomposites with BT−MoS2 substantial synergy. BT-MoS2 shows a typical surface Vo-rich...

Crystalline MoS2 enhanced conductive black titania for efficient solar to chemical conversions: photocatalytic CO2 reduction and CH4 oxidation

Targeted H2O activation to manipulate the selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH3OH over carbon nitride supported cobalt sulfide

Many enzymes in nature operate via bimetallic centers. Mimicking such systems using synthetic materials is challenging because it will require precise control of the distribution and local environment of each active site. In this issue of <i>Chem Catalysis</i>, Lo and co-workers developed a reliable assembly approach to address this challenge. 

Bimetallic dual-atom catalysts: A step toward bioinspired catalysis

Photocatalysis is a promising approach to directly convert methane to value-added chemicals and fuels under mild conditions and in a sustainable manner. The direct and selective production of liquid oxygenates and higher hydrocarbons have been realized in photocatalytic methane conversion under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. The elegant construction of semiconductor materials and the reasonable utilization of cocatalysts allow precise control of overoxidation and efficient generation of the desired products. The fundamental understanding of the mechanism of photocatalytic methane conversion can contribute to the development of new pathways for energy-efficient methane conversion. Direct conversion of methane to value-added chemicals provides a promising alternative to industrial energy-intensive processes, but still faces many technological and economical challenges. Heterogeneous photocatalysis possesses great promise to drive direct methane conversion under mild conditions. In this review, we present the latest advances in direct photocatalytic conversion of methane to liquid oxygenates and higher hydrocarbons, with an emphasis on the strategies for the rational design of photocatalysts to improve the activity and selectivity of the desired products, and discuss the current challenges and our perspectives on opportunities for further development of photocatalytic systems that can enable highly selective and efficient conversion of methane to valuable chemicals. Direct conversion of methane to value-added chemicals provides a promising alternative to industrial energy-intensive processes, but still faces many technological and economical challenges. Heterogeneous photocatalysis possesses great promise to drive direct methane conversion under mild conditions. In this review, we present the latest advances in direct photocatalytic conversion of methane to liquid oxygenates and higher hydrocarbons, with an emphasis on the strategies for the rational design of photocatalysts to improve the activity and selectivity of the desired products, and discuss the current challenges and our perspectives on opportunities for further development of photocatalytic systems that can enable highly selective and efficient conversion of methane to valuable chemicals. the ratio of the number of reacted electrons to the number of incident photons. It is a common a criterion for evaluating the efficiency of a photocatalyst in photocatalysis. a transition metal or metal oxide that can accept photogenerated electrons or holes from semiconductor and provide active sites for redox reactions. an endothermic reaction in which methane is transformed into hydrogen and higher hydrocarbons such as ethane (2CH4 → H2 + C2H6, ΔG0298K = 68.6 kJ mol–1). constructed by a platinum electrode into a solution of 1 M strong acid solution protons and bubbling pure hydrogen gas through the solution at a pressure of one atmosphere and a temperature of 25°C. It is used as a reference electrode to determine the potentials of reactions. an exothermic reaction in which methane is reacted with oxygen to produce ethane and/or ethene (4CH4 + O2 → 2C2H6 + 2H2O, ΔG0298K = –320 kJ mol–1; 2CH4 + O2 →C2H4 + 2H2O, ΔG0298K = –288 kJ mol–1). an exothermic reaction in which methane is reacted with oxygen to produce methanol (2CH4 + O2 → 2CH3OH, ΔG0298K = –223 kJ mol–1). a strongly endothermic reaction in which methane is reacted with water to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CH4 + H2O → 3H2 + CO, ΔG0298K = 142 kJ mol–1). 

Direct photocatalytic conversion of methane to value-added chemicals

Direct photo-oxidation of methane to methanol over a mono-iron hydroxyl site

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Louise S. Natrajan

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Direct photo-oxidation of methane to methanol over a mono-iron hydroxyl site

Author Correction: Direct photo-oxidation of methane to methanol over a mono-iron hydroxyl site