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The main aim of this work is to synthesis and study Cr doped CeO2 nanoparticles for Rhodamine B dye degradation. In this regard, 2 wt% and 4 wt% Cr doped CeO2 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a simple chemical precipitation method. The structural characteristics and elemental composition of the synthesized samples were analyzed using XRD and XPS techniques. The cubic fluorite structure with space group Fm 3m was confirmed through XRD and the presence of Ce, O and Cr atoms in the samples were identified through XPS. Spindle shaped structures were observed from FESEM analysis for 2 % Cr doped sample. Confocal Raman Spectroscopy was used to confirm the CeO2 stretching vibrational mode at 469 cm-1. The metal oxygen band was obtained at 447.49 cm-1 from FTIR spectroscopy. The band gap values were calculated from the Tauc plot and the values were found to be 2.0 eV, 2.85 eV and 2.88 eV for CeO2, 2 % Cr and 4 % Cr doped samples. The prepared nanoparticles were subjected to photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye at 5 ppm concentration and highest efficiency of 98.3 % was observed by the 4 % Cr doped CeO2 sample.
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In this study, we utilized various Pr-doped CeO2 catalysts (Pr=5, 10, 20, and 30 wt.%) as a support medium for the dispersion of cobalt (Co) nanoparticles, aiming to investigate the impact of oxygen vacancies on the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. Different characterization techniques were employed to understand the insights into the structure-activity relationship governing the performance of Pr doped ceria supported Co catalysts towards WGS reaction. Our findings reveal that Co/Pr-CeO2 catalysts at optimum Pr loading (10 wt.%) exhibit a superior CO conversion (88%) facilitated by the presence of more oxygen vacancies induced by Pr doping into the CeO2 lattice, as opposed to the performance of the pure Co/CeO2 catalytic system. It was also found that the highest activity was obtained at increased intrinsic oxygen vacancies and strong synergy between Co and Pr/CeO2 support, fostering more favorable CO activation at the interfacial sites, thus accounting for the observed enhanced activity.
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Elaborated structural modulation of Pt-based artificial nanozymes can efficiently improve their catalytic activity and expand their applications in clinical diagnosis and biochemical sensing. Herein, a highly efficient dual-site peroxidase mimic composed of highly dispersed Pt and Mo atoms is reported. The obtained Mo-Pt/CeO2 exhibits exceptional peroxidase-like catalytic activity, with a Vmax as high as 34.16 × 10-8 m s-1, which is 37.5 times higher than that of the single-site counterpart. Mechanism studies suggest that the Mo atoms can not only serve as adsorption and activation sites for the H2O2 substrate but also regulate the charge density of Pt centers to promote the generation ability of â¢OH. As a result, the synergistic effect between the dual active sites significantly improves the catalytic efficiency. Significantly, the application of the Mo-Pt/CeO2 catalyst's excellent peroxidase-like activity is extended to various biochemical detection applications, including the trace detection of glucose and cysteine, as well as the assessment of antioxidants' antioxidant capacity. This work reveals the great potential of rational design dual-site active centers for constructing high-performance artificial nanozymes.
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PANI/Fe-doped CeO 2 nanocomposite was synthesised by the in-situ process. The produced powders were characterised by XRD, XPS, FT-IR, Raman, HRTEM and SEM-EDS tests. The sensors' function was based on PANI/Fe-doped CeO 2 nanocomposite with thin film deposited on top of interdigitated electrodes (IDT). NH 3 detection with PANI/Fe-doped CeO 2 nanocomposite sensor could be successfully performed even at room temperature (RT) and relative humidity of 45 %. Results demonstrated that PANI/Fe-doped CeO 2 might be promising sensing materials for detecting the low NH 3 concentration (ppm). In addition, the sensor is selective to the interfering gases, including CO, CO 2 and NO 2 . This sensor displays acceptable repeatability and stability over time.
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The study presents Ag2CrO4/Fe2O3/CeO2 ternary nanocomposite, based on Fe2O3/CeO2 binary composites, which demonstrated excellent photocatalytic performance in the photodegradation of methylene blue under solar irradiation. The Ag2CrO4/Fe2O3/CeO2 nanocomposites was orthorhombic, ilmenite, and cubic-fluorite phases of Ag2CrO4, Fe2O3, and CeO2, respectively, according to the XRD examination. A strong bond between Ag2CrO4, Fe2O3, and CeO2 within the nanocomposite was demonstrated by the SEM and TEM investigations. Moreover, it was discovered that the coupling of Ag2CrO4 and Fe2O3 caused a red shift and moved CeO2 absorption edge from the UV to the visible spectrum. The reason behind this is that the band gap of CeO2 reduced 2.85 to 2.69 eV and the absorbance band intensity increased in visible region. Utilizing visible light, Ag2CrO4/Fe2O3/CeO2 ternary nanocomposites exhibit enhanced photocatalytic properties (98.90%) for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) within 100 min. The long-term reliability and recyclability of the photocatalyst were explored through 3 successive cycles. An active radical quenching test was conducted to elucidate the involvement of O2 - and OH which are the primary reactive species in the photocatalytic breakdown of MB. Ag2CrO4/Fe2O3/CeO2 ternary nanocomposites displayed notable improvements in photodegradation activity, making them well suited for the effective removal of hazardous dyes present in textile effluents.
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Cerium , Ferric Compounds , Methylene Blue , Nanocomposites , Photolysis , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Cerium/chemistry , Catalysis , Methylene Blue/chemistry , Ferric Compounds/chemistry , Photochemical Processes , Silver Compounds/chemistry , Silver/chemistry , Particle SizeABSTRACT
Herein, we fabricated nanoscale 2D CeO2sheet structure to develop a stable resistive gas sensor for detection of low concentration (ppm) level formaldehyde vapors. The fabricated CeO2nanosheets (NSs) showed an optical band gap of 3.53 eV and cubic fluorite crystal structure with enriched defect states. The formation of 2D NSs with well crystalline phases is clearly observed from high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) images. The NSs have been shown tremendous blue-green emission related to large oxygen defects. A VOC sensing device based on fabricated two-dimensional NSs has been developed for the sensing of different VOCs. The device showed better sensing for formaldehyde compared with other VOCs (2-propanol, methanol, ethanol, and toluene). The response was found to be 4.35, with the response and recovery time of 71 s and 310 s, respectively. The device showed an increment of the recovery time (71 s to 100 s) with the decrement of the formaldehyde ppm (100 ppm to 20 ppm). Theoretical fittings provided the detection limit of formaldehyde ≈8.86 ± 0.45 ppm with sensitivity of 0.56 ± 0.05 ppm-1. The sensor device showed good reproducibility with excellent stability over the study period of 135 d, with a deviation of 1.8% for 100 ppm formaldehyde. The average size of the NSs (≈24 nm) calculated from HRTEM observation showed lower value than the calculated Debye length (≈44 nm) of the charge accumulation during VOCs sensing. Different defect states, interstitial and surface states in the CeO2NSs as observed from the Raman spectrum and emission spectrum are responsible for the formaldehyde sensing. This work offers an insight into 2D semiconductor-based oxide material for highly sensitive and stable formaldehyde sensors.
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The catalysts with three-dimensional porous (3DP) CeO2, LaFeO3 and SrTiO3 are synthesized by sol-gel method and chemical precipitation method. The resulting multi-component 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 composite material featured a high specific surface area (26.08 m2/g), which can provide more surface active sites to improve adsorption capacity and catalytic performance. The photocatalytic, Fenton-like, photo-Fenton-like performance of the catalyst are studied on decolorization of RhB under UV irradiation, respectively. 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 exhibits high catalytic performance. Compared with photocatalytic or Fenton-like performance, 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 catalyst exhibits higher photo-Fenton-like performance, facilitating efficient decolorization of the rhodamine B. Moreover, the initial reaction rate on decolorization of RhB with 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 is 10.55, 5.52, 3.67 and 1.51 times higher than that with SrTiO3, LaFeO3, 3DP CeO2 and 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3, respectively. Meanwhile, 3DP LaFeO3/CeO2/SrTiO3 has a wider pH usage range in the synergistic reaction. Finally, a catalytic mechanism for the decolorization of rhodamine B is proposed. The continuous cycling of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Ce4+/Ce3+ and the production of active substances are achieved under the photo-Fenton-like effect of the catalyst.
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Synthesis of catalysts with high catalytic degradation activity for formaldehyde (HCHO) at room temperature is highly desirable for indoor air quality control. Herein, a novel K-Mn3O4@CeO2 catalyst with excellent catalytic oxidation activity toward HCHO at near room temperature was reported. In particular, the K addition in K-Mn3O4@CeO2 considerably enhanced the oxidation activity, and importantly, 99.3 % conversion of 10 mL of a 40 mg/L HCHO solution at 30 °C for 14 h was achieved, with simultaneous strong cycling stability. Moreover, the addition of K species considerably influenced the chemical valence state of Mn from +4 (ε-MnO2) to +8/3 (Mn3O4) on the surface of CeO2, which obviously changed the tunnel structure and the number of oxygen vacancies. One part of K species is uniformly dispersed on K-Mn3O4@CeO2, and the other part exists in the tunnel structure of Mn3O4@CeO2, which is mainly used to balance the negative charge of the tunnel and prevent collapse of the structure, providing enough active sites for the catalytic oxidation of HCHO. We observed a phase transition from tunneled KMnO2 to Mn3O4 to tunneled MnO2 with the decreasing K+ content, in which K-Mn3O4@CeO2 exhibited higher HCHO oxidation activity. In addition, K-Mn3O4@CeO2 exhibited lower oxygen vacancy formation and HCHO adsorption energies in aqueous solution based on density functional theory calculations. This is because the K species provide more active oxygen species and richer oxygen vacancies on the surface of K-Mn3O4@CeO2, promote the mobility of lattice oxygen and the room-temperature reduction properties of oxygen species, and enhance the ability of the catalyst to replenish the consumed oxygen species. Finally, a possible HCHO catalytic oxidation pathway on the surface of K-Mn3O4@CeO2 catalyst is proposed.
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This study investigated the synthesis of cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (NPs) and composites with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for the enhanced electrochemical sensing of ammonia. CeO2 NPs were prepared by the focused laser ablation in liquid (LAL) method, which enabled the production of high-purity, spherical nanoparticles with a uniform dispersion and sizes under 50 nm in a short time. The effects of varying irradiation fluence and time on the nanoparticle size, production yield, and dispersion were systematically studied. The synthesized CeO2 NPs were doped with rGO to form CeO2/rGO composites, which were drop casted to modify the glassy carbon electrodes (GCE). The CeO2/rGO-GCE electrodes exhibited superior electrochemical properties compared with single-component electrodes, which demonstrated the significant potential for ammonia detection, especially at a 4 J/cm2 fluence. The CeO2/rGO composites showed uniformly dispersed CeO2 NPs between the rGO sheets, which enhanced the conductivity, as confirmed by SEM, EDS mapping, and XRD analysis. Cyclic voltammetry data demonstrated superior electrochemical activity of the CeO2/rGO composite electrodes, with the 2rGO/1CeO2 ratio showing the highest current response and sensitivity. The CV response to varying ammonia concentrations exhibited a linear relationship, indicating the electrode's capability for accurate quantification. These findings highlight the effectiveness of focused laser ablation in enhancing nanoparticle synthesis and the promising synergistic effects of CeO2 and rGO in developing high-performance electrochemical sensors.
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Tumor photodynamic therapy (PDT) relies on intratumoral free radicals, while the limited oxygen source and the depletion of tissue oxygen may exacerbate the hypoxia. As the treatment progresses, there will eventually be a problem of insufficient free radicals. Here, it is found that Au@CeO2 nano-rods (Au@Ce NRs), assembled by gold nano-rods (Au NRs) and ceria nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), can efficaciously absorb near-infrared light (NIR) to promote the release of oxygen and free radicals. Au@Ce NRs exhibit a higher proportion of Ce3+ (Ce2O3) after oxygen release, while Ce3+ is subsequently oxidized to Ce4+ (CeO2) by trace H2O2. Interestingly, Au@Ce NRs re-oxidized by trace H2O2 can re-releasing oxygen and free radicals again upon NIR treatment, achieving oxygenation/oxygen evolution, similar to charging/discharging. This loop maximizes the conversion of limited oxygen source into highly cytotoxic free radicals. As a result, when B16-F10 cells are treated by NIR/Au@Ce NRs, more tumor cells undergo apoptosis, consistent with the higher level of free radicals. Importantly, NIR/Au@Ce NRs successfully suppresses tumor growth and promotes the generation of epidermal collagen fibers in the transplanted tumor model. Therefore, the rod-shaped Au@Ce NRs provide an ideal platform for maximizing the utilization of intratumoral oxygen sources and improving the treatment of melanoma.
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Modification of CeO2 (ceria) with 3d transition metals, particularly iron, has been proven to significantly enhance its catalytic efficiency in oxidation or combustion reactions. Although this phenomenon is widely reported, the nature of the iron-ceria interaction responsible for this improvement remains debated. To address this issue, we prepared well-defined model FeOx/CeO2(111) catalytic systems and studied their structure and interfacial electronic properties using photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, and low-energy electron diffraction, coupled with density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Our results show that under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, Fe deposition leads to the formation of small FeOx clusters on the ceria surface. Subsequent annealing results in the growth of large amorphous FeOx particles and a 2D FeOx layer. Annealing in an oxygen-rich atmosphere further oxidizes iron up to the Fe3+ state and improves the crystallinity of both the 2D layer and the 3D particles. Our DFT calculations indicate that the 2D FeOx layer interacts strongly with the ceria surface, exhibiting structural corrugations and transferred electrons between Fe2+/Fe3+ and Ce4+/Ce3+ redox pairs. The novel 2D FeOx/CeO2(111) phase may explain the enhancement of the catalytic properties of CeO2 by iron. Moreover, the corrugated 2D FeOx layer can serve as a template for the ordered nucleation of other catalytically active metals, in which the redox properties of the 2D FeOx/CeO2(111) system are exploited to modulate the charge of the supported metals.
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It is a challenge to improve the long-term durability of Pd-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells. Herein, Pd/CeO2-C-T (T= 800 °C, 900 °C and 1000 °C) hybrid catalysts with metal-support interaction are prepared from Ce-based metal organic framework precursor. Abundant tiny CeO2nanoclusters are produced to form nanorod structures with uniformly distributed carbon through a calcination process. Meanwhile, both carbon and CeO2nanoclusters have good contact with the following deposited surfactant-free Pd nanoclusters. Benefited from the large specific surface area, good conductivity and structure integrity, Pd/CeO2-C-900 exhibits the best electrocatalytic ORR performance: onset potential of 0.968 V and half-wave potential of 0.857 V, outperforming those obtained on Pd/C counterpart. In addition, the half-wave potential only shifts 7 mV after 6000 cycles of accelerated durability testing, demonstrating robust durability.
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The aqueous-phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol was studied in Ni/CeO2 catalytic systems prepared by incipient wetness impregnation. The operating conditions were 34 bar, 227 ºC, 5 wt.% of glycerol, and a W/mglycerol = 20 g catalyst min/g glycerol without a hydrogen supply. The effect of the catalyst preparation conditions on the catalytic activity and physicochemical properties of the catalysts was assessed, particularly the calcination temperature of the support, the calcination temperature of the catalyst, and the Ni content. The physicochemical properties of the catalysts were determined by N2 adsorption, H2-TPR, NH3-TPD, and XRD, among other techniques. A relevant increase in acidity was observed when increasing the nickel content up to 20 wt.%. The increase in the calcination temperatures of the supports and catalysts showed a detrimental effect on the specific surface area and acid properties of the catalysts, which were crucial to the selectivity of the reaction. These catalysts notably enhanced the yield of liquid products, achieving global glycerol conversion values ranging from 17.1 to 29.0% and carbon yield to liquids ranging from 12.6 to 24.0%. Acetol and 1,2-propanediol were the most abundant products obtained in the liquid stream.
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Density functional theory and a semi-empirical quantum chemical approach were used to evaluate the photocatalytic efficiency of ceria (CeO2) combined with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and graphene (GP) for degrading methylene blue (MB). Two main aspects were examined: the adsorption ability of rGO and GP for MB, and the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes in CeO2/rGO and CeO2/GP. Our results, based on calculations of the adsorption energy, population analysis, bond strength index, and reduced density gradient, show favorable energetics for MB adsorption on both rGO and GP surfaces. The process is driven by weak, non-covalent interactions, with rGO showing better MB adsorption. A detailed analysis involving parameters like fractional occupation density, the centroid distance between molecular orbitals, and the Lewis acid index of the catalysts highlights the effective charge separation in CeO2/rGO compared to CeO2/GP. These findings are crucial for understanding photocatalytic degradation mechanisms of organic dyes and developing efficient photocatalysts.
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On the way to carbon neutrality, directly catalyzing atmospheric CO2 into high-value chemicals might be an effective approach to mitigate the negative impacts of rising airborne CO2 concentrations. Here, we pioneer the investigation of the influence of the H2/CO2 partial pressure ratio (PPR) on air-level CO2 methanation. Using Ni/CeO2 as a case catalyst, increasing H2/CO2 PPR significantly improves low-temperature CO2 conversion and high-temperature CH4 selectivity, i.e., from 10 of H2/CO2 PPR on, CO2 is completely methanized at 250 °C, and nearly 100% CH4 selectivity is achieved at 400 °C. 100-hour stability tests demonstrate the practical application potential of Ni/CeO2 at 250 °C and 400 °C. In-situ DRIFTS reveal that reinforced formate pathway by increasing H2/CO2 PPR is responsible for the high CH4 yield. In contrast, even though the CO pathway dominated CO2 conversion on Ni is enhanced by rising H2/CO2 PPR, but at a high reaction temperature, the promoted CO desorption still leads to lower CH4 selectivity. This work offers deep insights into the direct air-level CO2 resourceization, contributing to the achievement of airborne CO2 reductions.
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Chlorophenols are one of the major organic pollutants responsible for the contamination of water bodies. This study explores the application of Ni-Zn/CeO2 nanocomposites, synthesized via the aqueous co-precipitation method, as effective adsorbents for the 4-chlorophenol removal from aqueous solutions. The nanocomposites' chemical and structural characteristics were assessed using different physical characterization methods, viz. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, zeta potential, using a Box-Behnken design within response surface methodology, optimal conditions of pH 3, temperature 20 °C, contact time 120 min, adsorbent dosage 0.05 g, and 4-chlorophenol concentration 50 ppm are identified. Among the nanocomposites tested, NZC 20:10:70, with 20% Ni and 10% Zn, achieves enhanced performance, removing 99.1% of 4-chlorophenol within 2 h. Adsorption kinetics follow the pseudo-second-order model and equilibrium data fit the Freundlich isotherm. Thermodynamic analysis indicates an exothermic and spontaneous process. The adsorption capacity of NZC 20:10:70 shows significant enhancement, growing from 19.85 mg/g at 10 ppm to 96.33 mg/g at 50 ppm initial concentration. Physical characterization confirms NZC 20:10:70's superior properties, including a high surface area of 118.471 m2/g. Evaluating economic viability, NZC 20:10:70 demonstrates robust reusability, retaining 85% efficiency over eight regeneration cycles. These results highlight NZC 20:10:70 as a promising adsorbent for effective and sustainable chlorophenol removal in water treatment.
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Chlorophenols , Nanocomposites , Water Pollutants, Chemical , Zinc , Chlorophenols/chemistry , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Adsorption , Water Pollutants, Chemical/chemistry , Zinc/chemistry , Nickel/chemistry , Kinetics , Cerium/chemistry , Water Purification/methodsABSTRACT
General anesthetics exposure, particularly prolonged or repeated exposure, is a crucial cause of neurological injuries. Notably, isoflurane (ISO), used in pediatric anesthesia practice, is toxic to the developing brain. The relatively weak antioxidant system at early ages needs antioxidant support to protect the brain against anesthesia. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2-NPs, nanoceria) are nano-antioxidants and stand out due to their unique surface chemistry, high stability, and biocompatibility. Although CeO2-NPs have been shown to exhibit neuroprotective and cognitive function-facilitating effects, there are no reports on their protective effects against anesthesia-induced neurotoxicity and cognitive impairments. Herein, Wistar albino rat pups were exposed to ISO (1.5â¯%, 3-h) at postnatal day (P)7+P9+P11, and the protective properties of CeO2-NP pretreatment (0.5â¯mg/kg, intraperitoneal route) were investigated for the first time. The control group at P7+9+11 received 50â¯% O2 (3-h) instead of ISO. Exposure to nanoceria one-hour before ISO protected hippocampal neurons of the developing rat brain against apoptosis [determined by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis with caspase-3, and immunoblotting with Bax/Bcl2, cleaved caspase-3 and PARP1] oxidative stress, and inflammation [determined by immunoblotting with 4-hydroxynonenal (4HNE), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)]. CeO2-NP pretreatment also reduced ISO-induced learning (at P28-32) and memory (at P33) deficits evaluated by Morris Water Maze. However, memory deficits and thigmotactic behaviors were detected in the agent-control group; elimination of these harmful effects will be possible with dose studies, thus providing evidence supporting safer use. Overall, our findings support pretreatment with nanoceria application as a simple strategy that might be used for pediatric anesthesia practice to protect infants and children from ISO-induced cell death and learning and memory deficits.
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As of the present time, the in-depth study of the structure-activity relationship between electronic configuration and CO2 photoreduction performance is often overlooked. Herein, a series of Cux species modified CeO2 nanodots are constructed in situ by flame spray pyrolysis (FSP) to achieve an efficient photocatalytic CO2-to-C2 conversion with an electron utilization of up to 142.5 µmol g-1. Through an in-depth study of the electronic behavior and catalytic pathways, it is found that the Cu0/Cu+ species in the coexistence state of Cu0/Cu+/Cu2+ can optimize the energy band structure, photocurrent stability, and provide a kinetic basis for the active surface catalytic reaction process that requires the conversion of multiple electrons into C2 products, which ultimately enhances the CO2-to-C2H6 photoreduction by 3.8-fold and that for CO2-to-C2H4 photoreduction by 5.2-fold. Besides, the Cu2+ species in the coexistence state of Cu0/Cu+/Cu2+ are able to regulate the electronic behavior and the choice of the catalytic pathway, enabling the transitions between CO2-to-C2H6 and CO2-to-C2H4. This work indicates that electronic configuration optimization is an effective strategy to significantly enhance the CO2 photoreduction performance and provides new ideas for the design and synthesis of high-performance heterostructure photocatalysts.
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Solar thermochemical CO2 splitting using metal oxides is considered as a promising approach to produce solar fuels since it is capable to tap abundant sunlight directly and store solar energy in the renewable fuel. It remains a grand challenge to achieve highly efficient CO2 splitting at low temperature (<800 oC) due to insufficient activation of metal oxides for CO2.Herein, the introduction of a small amount of Pt was found to be able to greatly increase the performance of CO2 splitting with the highest peak CO production rate of about 65 mL min-1 g-1, CO productivity of about 53 mL g-1, nearly 100% CO2 conversion and long-term stability for 0.5Pt/CeO2 which exceeded most of the state-of-the-art transition metals-based oxides even at lower temperature (700 oC). This could be attributed to the addition of Pt leading to the formation of an interface (Pt0-Ov-Ce3+) after CH4 reduction, which improved CO2 activation and dissociation due to beneficial breakage of C=O bond by the cooperation of Pt0 and oxygen vacancies in the interface.
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Deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside (D3G), the masked form of the important mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON), displays potential toxicity but is difficult to control owing to the lack of rapid detection methods. Herein, an innovative molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based electrochemical sensor was developed for the rapid detection of D3G. MIP, an efficient recognition element for D3G, was electropolymerized using o-phenylenediamine based on a surface functional monomer-directing strategy for the first time. CeO2, which contains both Ce3+ and Ce4+ oxidation states, was introduced as a nanozyme to catalyze H2O2 reduction, while Mn doping generated more oxygen vacancies and considerably improved the catalytic activity. Mn-CeO2 also served as a promising substrate material because of its large surface area and excellent conductivity. Under optimal conditions, a good linear relationship was observed for D3G detection over the concentration range of 0.01-50 ng/mL. The proposed sensor could detect D3G down to 0.003 ng/mL with excellent selectivity, even distinguishing its precursor DON in complex samples. The sensor exhibited acceptable stability with high reproducibility and accuracy, and could successfully determine D3G in grain samples. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first electrochemical sensing platform for rapid D3G detection that can easily be expanded to other masked mycotoxins.