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Qin Zhong

Other affiliations: Nanjing University
Bio: Qin Zhong is an academic researcher from Nanjing University of Science and Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Catalysis & Adsorption. The author has an hindex of 48, co-authored 341 publications receiving 8094 citations. Previous affiliations of Qin Zhong include Nanjing University.


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TL;DR: This study anchored CsPbBr3 QDs on NHx -rich porous g-C3 N4 nanosheets (PCN) to construct the composite photocatalysts via N-Br chemical bonding to open up new possibilities of using halide perovskite QDs for photoc atalytic application.
Abstract: Halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs) have great potential in photocatalytic applications if their low charge transportation efficiency and chemical instability can be overcome To circumvent these obstacles, we anchored CsPbBr3 QDs (CPB) on NHx -rich porous g-C3 N4 nanosheets (PCN) to construct the composite photocatalysts via N-Br chemical bonding The 20 CPB-PCN (20 wt % of QDs) photocatalyst exhibits good stability and an outstanding yield of 149 μmol h-1 g-1 in acetonitrile/water for photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO under visible light irradiation, which is around 15 times higher than that of CsPbBr3 QDs This study opens up new possibilities of using halide perovskite QDs for photocatalytic application

428 citations

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TL;DR: This perspective presents current state of the art and outlook in synthesis of light olefins, dimethyl ether, liquid fuels, and alcohols through two leading hydrogenation mechanisms: methanol reaction and Fischer-Tropsch based carbon dioxide hydrogenation.
Abstract: Recently, carbon dioxide capture and conversion, along with hydrogen from renewable resources, provide an alternative approach to synthesis of useful fuels and chemicals. People are increasingly interested in developing innovative carbon dioxide hydrogenation catalysts, and the pace of progress in this area is accelerating. Accordingly, this perspective presents current state of the art and outlook in synthesis of light olefins, dimethyl ether, liquid fuels, and alcohols through two leading hydrogenation mechanisms: methanol reaction and Fischer-Tropsch based carbon dioxide hydrogenation. The future research directions for developing new heterogeneous catalysts with transformational technologies, including 3D printing and artificial intelligence, are provided. Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and conversion provide an alternative approach to synthesis of useful fuels and chemicals. Here, Ye et al. give a comprehensive perspective on the current state of the art and outlook of CO2 catalytic hydrogenation to the synthesis of light olefins, dimethyl ether, liquid fuels, and alcohols.

423 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a nanostructured perovskite oxide (SNCF-NR) was used as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting, achieving a current density of 10 mA cm(-2) at a cell voltage of merely approximate 1.68 V.
Abstract: The development of highly efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is paramount for water splitting associated with the storage of clean and renewable energy. Here, this study reports its findings in the development of a nanostructured perovskite oxide as OER/HER bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting. Prepared by a facile electrospinning method, SrNb0.1Co0.7Fe0.2O3- perovskite nanorods (SNCF-NRs) display excellent OER and HER activity and stability in an alkaline solution, benefiting from the catalytic nature of perovskites and unique structural features. More importantly, the SNCF-NR delivers a current density of 10 mA cm(-2) at a cell voltage of merely approximate to 1.68 V while maintaining remarkable durability when used as both anodic and cathodic catalysts in an alkaline water electrolyzer. The performance of this bifunctional perovskite material is among the best ever reported for overall water splitting, offering a cost-effective alternative to noble metal based electrocatalysts.

343 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a hierarchical g-C 3 N 4 @Ag/BiVO 4 (040) hybrid photocatalyst was designed, in which Ag nanoparticles were photodeposited on the crystal facet of BiVO 4 and subsequently g-c 3 n 4 was covered on the surface of Ag/biVO 4.
Abstract: The preferred exposure of (040) crystal facet of BiVO 4 is conductive to optimizing its photocatalytic performance. And the great separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs is also a critical factor for semiconductor photocatalyst. Herein we designed a hierarchical g-C 3 N 4 @Ag/BiVO 4 (040) hybrid photocatalyst, in which Ag was photodeposited on the (040) facets of BiVO 4 and subsequently g-C 3 N 4 was covered on the surface of Ag/BiVO 4 (040). The physical and chemical properties of the synthetic samples were analyzed by several characterization techniques. SEM spectrum clearly reveals the morphology and structure of g-C 3 N 4 @Ag/BiVO 4 (040), suggesting the existence of the hierarchical composite photocatalyst. The visible light absorption wavelength of the composite is increased due to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect of metal Ag nanoparticles, displayed in UV–vis spectrum. The photogenerated electron-hole pairs are also greatly enhanced through the Z-scheme g-C 3 N 4 @Ag/BiVO 4 (040) system with the Ag nanoparticles as the electron mediator. The above synergistic effects of the hybrid photocatalyst result in higher photocatalytic oxidation performance not only for water splitting but also for NO oxidation in gas phase compared with pure BiVO 4 .

274 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a halide perovskite CsPbBr3 QDs/UiO-66(NH2) nanocomposites were successfully designed and fabricated for the first time.

240 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, self-assembly is defined as the spontaneous association of molecules under equilibrium conditions into stable, structurally well-defined aggregates joined by noncovalent bonds.
Abstract: Molecular self-assembly is the spontaneous association of molecules under equilibrium conditions into stable, structurally well-defined aggregates joined by noncovalent bonds. Molecular self-assembly is ubiquitous in biological systems and underlies the formation of a wide variety of complex biological structures. Understanding self-assembly and the associated noncovalent interactions that connect complementary interacting molecular surfaces in biological aggregates is a central concern in structural biochemistry. Self-assembly is also emerging as a new strategy in chemical synthesis, with the potential of generating nonbiological structures with dimensions of 1 to 10(2) nanometers (with molecular weights of 10(4) to 10(10) daltons). Structures in the upper part of this range of sizes are presently inaccessible through chemical synthesis, and the ability to prepare them would open a route to structures comparable in size (and perhaps complementary in function) to those that can be prepared by microlithography and other techniques of microfabrication.

2,591 citations

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TL;DR: The detection methods and generation mechanisms of the intrinsic reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photocatalysis were surveyed comprehensively and the major photocatalyst used in heterogeneous photocatalytic systems was found to be TiO2.
Abstract: The detection methods and generation mechanisms of the intrinsic reactive oxygen species (ROS), i.e., superoxide anion radical (•O2–), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), singlet oxygen (1O2), and hydroxyl radical (•OH) in photocatalysis, were surveyed comprehensively. Consequently, the major photocatalyst used in heterogeneous photocatalytic systems was found to be TiO2. However, besides TiO2 some representative photocatalysts were also involved in the discussion. Among the various issues we focused on the detection methods and generation reactions of ROS in the aqueous suspensions of photocatalysts. On the careful account of the experimental results presented so far, we proposed the following apprehension: adsorbed •OH could be regarded as trapped holes, which are involved in a rapid adsorption–desorption equilibrium at the TiO2–solution interface. Because the equilibrium shifts to the adsorption side, trapped holes must be actually the dominant oxidation species whereas •OH in solution would exert the reactivity...

2,249 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the fundamental mechanism of heterogeneous photocatalysis, advantages, challenges and the design considerations of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts are summarized, including their crystal structural, surface phisicochemical, stability, optical, adsorption, electrochemical, photoelectrochemical and electronic properties.

2,132 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors review the current state-of-the-art of CO2 capture, transport, utilisation and storage from a multi-scale perspective, moving from the global to molecular scales.
Abstract: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is broadly recognised as having the potential to play a key role in meeting climate change targets, delivering low carbon heat and power, decarbonising industry and, more recently, its ability to facilitate the net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. However, despite this broad consensus and its technical maturity, CCS has not yet been deployed on a scale commensurate with the ambitions articulated a decade ago. Thus, in this paper we review the current state-of-the-art of CO2 capture, transport, utilisation and storage from a multi-scale perspective, moving from the global to molecular scales. In light of the COP21 commitments to limit warming to less than 2 °C, we extend the remit of this study to include the key negative emissions technologies (NETs) of bioenergy with CCS (BECCS), and direct air capture (DAC). Cognisant of the non-technical barriers to deploying CCS, we reflect on recent experience from the UK's CCS commercialisation programme and consider the commercial and political barriers to the large-scale deployment of CCS. In all areas, we focus on identifying and clearly articulating the key research challenges that could usefully be addressed in the coming decade.

2,088 citations

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TL;DR: The fundamentals of HER are summarized and the recent state-of-the-art advances in the low-cost and high-performance catalysts based on noble and non-noble metals, as well as metal-free HER electrocatalysts are reviewed.
Abstract: Hydrogen fuel is considered as the cleanest renewable resource and the primary alternative to fossil fuels for future energy supply. Sustainable hydrogen generation is the major prerequisite to realize future hydrogen economy. The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), as the vital step of water electrolysis to H2 production, has been the subject of extensive study over the past decades. In this comprehensive review, we first summarize the fundamentals of HER and review the recent state-of-the-art advances in the low-cost and high-performance catalysts based on noble and non-noble metals, as well as metal-free HER electrocatalysts. We systemically discuss the insights into the relationship among the catalytic activity, morphology, structure, composition, and synthetic method. Strategies for developing an effective catalyst, including increasing the intrinsic activity of active sites and/or increasing the number of active sites, are summarized and highlighted. Finally, the challenges, perspectives, and research directions of HER electrocatalysis are featured.

1,387 citations