Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MD...Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MDCS).Specifically,the MMC nanoparticles confined to the surface of the ZnIn_(2)S_(4)hollow tube-shell(MMC/HT-ZIS)achieve a hydrogen evolution rate of 9.72 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 11.2 times higher than that of pure HT-ZIS.Meanwhile,the MnCdS(MCS)nanoparticles are encapsulated within the two-dimensional MMC(2D MMC/MCS)through precise regulation of size and morphology.The 10-MMC/MCS lamellar network demonstrates the highest hydrogen evolution rate of 8.19 mmol g^(-1)-h^(-1).The obtained MMC/TMs-MDCS catalysts exhibit an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,which can be attributed to the strong synergistic interaction between the multidimensional confinement and the photothermal effects.The confinement space and the strong interfacial relationship within the MMC/TMs-MDCS create abundant channels and active sites that facilitate electron migration and transport.Furthermore,the construction of a confined environment positions these materials as promising candidates for achieving exceptional photothermal catalytic performance,as MMC/TMs-MDCS enhance light absorption through light scattering and reflecting effects.Additionally,the capacity of MMC/TMsMDCS to convert solar light into thermal energy significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction,thereby facilitating reaction kinetics and accelerating the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers.This work provides valuable insights for the development of highly efficient photothermal catalytic water-splitting systems for hydrogen production using multidimensional confined catalysts.展开更多
The insensitivity of semiconductors to visible and infrared light is a key constraint on the utilization of light energy in photocatalytic reactions.Constructing photocatalysts with full-spectrum absorption through su...The insensitivity of semiconductors to visible and infrared light is a key constraint on the utilization of light energy in photocatalytic reactions.Constructing photocatalysts with full-spectrum absorption through surface engineering is an effective approach to fully harnessing light energy in semiconductor materials.Herein,a novel stable Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene/CdS heterojunction catalyst is obtained by in-situ epitaxial growth of two-dimensional(2D)CdS nanosheets on 2D MXene interface via a solvothermal method.The exceptional light absorption properties of MXene confer outstanding full-spectrum driven photocat-alytic hydrogen evolution capability upon the heterogeneous catalyst.The unique 2D/2D structure effectively mitigated the recombination of photogenerated carriers,enhancing the photocatalytic performance of the catalyst.Moreover,the composite catalyst exhibits a significantly higher surface temperature of 80.4℃under visible light irradiation at an intensity of 0.1 W/cm^(2),which is 1.84 times higher than that of CdS.Under irradiation of visible and near infrared light,the composite catalyst with photothermal ef-fect demonstrates a remarkable hydrogen evolution rate of 65.4 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 7.2 times higher than that of CdS catalyst.This study introduces a novel approach for constructing full-spectrum absorption catalysts and expands the application of the photothermal effect in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution research.展开更多
In spite of the tumor microenvironments responsive cancer therapy based on Fenton reaction(i.e.,chemodynamic therapy,CDT)has been attracted more attentions in recent years,the limited Fenton reaction efficiency is the...In spite of the tumor microenvironments responsive cancer therapy based on Fenton reaction(i.e.,chemodynamic therapy,CDT)has been attracted more attentions in recent years,the limited Fenton reaction efficiency is the important obstacle to further application in clinic.Herein,we synthesized novel FeO/MoS2 nanocomposites modified by bovine serum albumin(FeO/MoS2-BSA)with boosted Fenton reaction efficiency by the synergistic effect of co-catalyze and photothermal effect of MoS2 nanosheets triggered by the second near-infrared(NIR II)light.In the tumor microenvironments,the MoS2 nanosheets not only can accelerate the conversion of Fe3+ions to Fe2+ions by Mo4+ions on their surface to improve Fenton reaction efficiency,but also endow FeO/MoS2-BSA with good photothermal performances for photothermal-enhanced CDT and photothermal therapy(PTT).Consequently,benefiting from the synergetic-enhanced CDT/PTT,the tumors are eradicated completely in vivo.This work provides innovative synergistic strategy for constructing nanocomposites for highly efficient CDT.展开更多
Efficient determination of tumor exosomes using portable devices is crucial for the establishment of facile and convenient early cancer diagnostic methods. However, it is still challenging to effectively amplify the d...Efficient determination of tumor exosomes using portable devices is crucial for the establishment of facile and convenient early cancer diagnostic methods. However, it is still challenging to effectively amplify the detection signal to achieve tumor exosomes detection with high sensitivity by portable devices. To address this issue, we developed a portable multi-amplified temperature sensing strategy for highly sensitive detecting tumor exosomes based on multifunctional manganese dioxide/IR780 nanosheets(MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs) nanozyme with high oxidase-like activity and enhanced photothermal performance.Inspiringly, MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs were synthesized via a facile one-step method with mild experimental conditions, which not only exhibited a stronger photothermal effect than that of MnO_(2) but also showed excellent oxidase-like activity that can catalyze the oxidation of 3',3',5',5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB) to generate TMB oxide(oxTMB) with a robust photothermal property, thus conjoining with MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs to further enhance the temperature signal. The present assay enables highly sensitive determination of tumor exosomes with the detection limit down to 5.1×10~3 particles/mL, which was comparable or superior to those of the most previously reported sensors. Furthermore, detection of tumor exosomes spiked in biological samples was successfully realized. More importantly, our method showed the recommendable portability, robust applicability, and easy manipulation. By taking advantages of these features,this high-performance photothermal sensor offered a promising alternative means for nondestructive early cancer diagnosis and treatment efficacy evaluation.展开更多
Photothermal therapy becomes a hotspot in the treatment of bone tumors. Magnesium and its alloys are regarded as potential bone implants for their favorable mechanical property and biodegradable in vivo. However, ther...Photothermal therapy becomes a hotspot in the treatment of bone tumors. Magnesium and its alloys are regarded as potential bone implants for their favorable mechanical property and biodegradable in vivo. However, there is few research devoted to fabricating a photothermal coating on Mg alloy. In the present study, reduced graphene oxide coating with a strong photothermal effect was prepared on the surface of AZ31via two steps. Firstly, graphene oxide coating was deposited on the surface via electrophoresis deposited(GO#), followed by a reduction process of the graphene oxide coating in ultrapure water(rGO#). GO# and rGO# coatings were characterized by SEM, Raman, XRD, FTIR,and XPS. The results revealed that, compared with GO# coating, the content of oxygen-containing(C-O/C-O-C, C=O, O-C=O) groups on rGO# coating was significantly decreased. rGO# coating was found tightly adhered to AZ31 substrate. According to the first-principles calculations, the well-bonded heterostructure between MgO and rGO is the main reason for the strong bonding force. Moreover, the prepared rGO# coating showed a superior photothermal effect, which brings a new strategy to the treatment of bone tumors with Mg-based implants.展开更多
A gold tetrahedral nanocage, i.e., a tetrananocage, that converts near-infrared （NIR） light into heat was fabricated by using a simple method. Silver tetrahedra with good homogeneity and dispersity were synthesized ...A gold tetrahedral nanocage, i.e., a tetrananocage, that converts near-infrared （NIR） light into heat was fabricated by using a simple method. Silver tetrahedra with good homogeneity and dispersity were synthesized by a hydrothermal route. Gold tetrananocages were obtained using a galvanic replacement reaction between Ag tetrahedra and HAuC14 solution. The surface plasmon resonance （SPR） of gold tetrananocages was tuned from 412 nm to 850 nm through controlling the volume of HAuC14 solution added. This Au tetrananocage can effectively convert NIR light into heat when the SPR couples with the exciting light. When cancer cells are cultured with the gold tetrananocages for several hours and irradiated, the gold tetrananocages destroy the cancer cells effectively and demonstrate themselves to be a good candidate for combating cancer.展开更多
Photothermal effect has been widely employed in the H2 evolution process at the advantage of using clean energy sources to produce another one of higher benefits.The solar-to-heat conversion have various forms and hea...Photothermal effect has been widely employed in the H2 evolution process at the advantage of using clean energy sources to produce another one of higher benefits.The solar-to-heat conversion have various forms and heat can facilitate reactions in a variety of dimensions.Hence,summarizing the sources and destinations of heat is important for constructing hydrogen production systems of higher efficiency.This view mainly focuses on the recent state-of-art progress of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)based on photothermal effect.First,we introduce the main pathways of photothermal conversions applied in H2 evolution.Then,the functions of the photothermal effect are clearly summarized.Furthermore,we go beyond the catalytic reaction and introduce a method to improve the catalytic system by changing the catalytic bulk phase through thermal means.In the end,we sort out the challenges and outlook to offer some noble insights for this promising area.展开更多
Near infrared （NIR） light induced photothermal effect for Fe304 nanoparticles, contained in Pluronic F127 micelles, has been studied and it exhibits high photothermal converting efficiency. Heat is found to be rapid...Near infrared （NIR） light induced photothermal effect for Fe304 nanoparticles, contained in Pluronic F127 micelles, has been studied and it exhibits high photothermal converting efficiency. Heat is found to be rapidly generated in micelles containing Fe304 nanoparticles by NIR laser irradiation. Upon irradiation at 808 nm light and with mass concentration of Pe304 nanoparticles in 4 g/L, the micelle temperature increase is higher than 34 ℃ for 10 min irradiation. The maximum temperature of micelles containing Fe304 nanoparticles in 4 g/L reaches 62 ℃.展开更多
Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electro...Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electrocatalytic reaction kinetics at the cathode.The integration of light energy into Zn/Sn-air batteries is a promising strategy for enhancing their performance.However,the photothermal and photoelectric effects generate heat in the battery under prolonged solar irradiation,leading to air cathode instability.This paper presents the first design and synthesis of Ni_(2)-1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone(Ni_(2)DDA),an electronically conductiveπ-d conjugated metal-organic framework(MOF).Ni_(2)DDA exhibits both photoelectric and photothermal effects,with an optical band gap of~1.14 eV.Under illumination,Ni_(2)DDA achieves excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance(with an overpotential of 245 mV vs.reversible hydrogen electrode at 10 mA cm^(−2))and photothermal stability.These properties result from the synergy between the photoelectric and photothermal effects of Ni_(2)DDA.Upon integration into Zn/Sn-air batteries,Ni_(2)DDA ensures excellent cycling stability under light and exhibits remarkable performance in high-temperature environments up to 80℃.This study experimentally confirms the stable operation of photo-assisted Zn/Sn-air batteries under high-temperature conditions for the first time and provides novel insights into the application of electronically conductive MOFs in photoelectrocatalysis and photothermal catalysis.展开更多
Conductive hydrogels with near-infrared(NIR)photothermal effects are a promising class of smart materials.They integrate the unique properties of hydrogels—such as flexibility and biocompatibility—with enhanced elec...Conductive hydrogels with near-infrared(NIR)photothermal effects are a promising class of smart materials.They integrate the unique properties of hydrogels—such as flexibility and biocompatibility—with enhanced electrical conductivity and photothermal responsiveness.These materials use NIR light to induce localized heating through photothermal conversion,enabling precise control over physicochemical properties,including conductivity,mechanical strength,and antibacterial activity.However,comprehensive reviews in this field are limited.This article systematically classifies photothermal materials into four categories:conjugated polymers,carbon-based nanomaterials,inorganic nanomaterials,and metal-phenolic networks,and explains their mechanisms.We highlight recent advancements in applications such as smart wound dressings,soft actuators,and responsive sensors,while addressing challenges like optimizing photothermal efficiency,balancing biocompatibility with conductivity,and scaling up production.By providing a comprehensive analysis of material design strategies and applicationspecific innovations,this review aims to guide future research toward next-generation multifunctional hydrogels for advanced biomedical and technological applications.展开更多
Molecular motions of the luminescent liquid crystals(LLCs)show a significant effect on fluorescent emission and heat generation.In this article,a series of cyanostilbene-based LLCs(CSs:CS1-6,CS1-12,CS2-6 and CS2-12)ar...Molecular motions of the luminescent liquid crystals(LLCs)show a significant effect on fluorescent emission and heat generation.In this article,a series of cyanostilbene-based LLCs(CSs:CS1-6,CS1-12,CS2-6 and CS2-12)are synthesized to investigate how the pho-toluminescence and photothermal effect balanced.Among these materials,the mesogens peripheried by single alkyl chains formed enantiotropic nematic(CS1-6)or smectic C(CS1-12)phase with different alkyl tail lengths.When the single aliphatic chain is re-placed by mini-dendrons,room temperature(RT)monotropic hexagonal columnar phase(CS2-12)or molecular liquid(CS2-6)is formed.The results revealed that all these materials exhibited high efficiency emission with the highest quantum yield reaching 59.0%.The photoluminescence and photothermal effect can be effectively tuned by dispersing CSs into a commercially available RT liquid crystal matrix 8CB,which output significantly improved photothermal conversion efficiency of 63.2%.Furthermore,the pho-tothermal can rapidly trigger the Smectic A-Nematic-Isotropic sequence transitions of 8CB doped with CSs.This work paves a way of adjusting the balance of photoluminescence and photothermal properties of the LLC materials.展开更多
Pathogenic bacterial infection is severely threatening public health globally.The multi-modal antibacterial nanoplatforms could significantly improve the antibacterial efficiency.Here,we report a metal(Ti)-organic fra...Pathogenic bacterial infection is severely threatening public health globally.The multi-modal antibacterial nanoplatforms could significantly improve the antibacterial efficiency.Here,we report a metal(Ti)-organic framework(MOF)derived nanocarbon(C-Ti-MOF)as a biosafety material for synergistic sterilization of pathogenic bacteria via efficient photodynamic catalysis and robust photothermal effects.The C-Ti-MOF consists of abundant TiO_(2) nanodots embedded in graphitic carbon frameworks.Under visible light irradiation,TiO_(2) nanodots can catalyze H_(2)O_(2) and O_(2) to produce superoxide anion(•O_(2)^(–))and singlet oxygen(1O2),respectively.Meanwhile,under near-infrared irradiation(NIR),C-Ti-MOF can generate massive heat to destroy bacterial membranes.Systematic antibacterial experiments reveal that the C-Ti-MOF nanoagents have a long-lasting and nearly 100%bactericidal ratio at an extremely low dose(0.16 mg/mL),which is much better than the state-of-the-art TiO_(2)(Commercial TiO_(2)(P25),0.64 mg/mL).Furthermore,the C-Ti-MOF can be electrospun into an antibacterial nanofiber membrane via mixing with polymeric matrix for treating bacteriacontaminated wastewater,and the membranes possess integrated antibacterial activity and excellent biocompatibility.Our study demonstrates a promising Ti-MOF-based biosafety material for efficient and long-life disinfection,which may stimulate new research in MOF-related biological applications in various disciplines ranging from water decontaminations to nanotherapeutics.展开更多
The development of natural polymer-based scaffolds with excellent biocompatibility,antibacterial activity,and blood compatibility,able to facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing,remains challenging.In this study,...The development of natural polymer-based scaffolds with excellent biocompatibility,antibacterial activity,and blood compatibility,able to facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing,remains challenging.In this study,we have developed three chitosan(CS)-based porous scaffolds,including CS,CS/CNT(carbon nanotubes)and CS/CNT/HA(nano-hydroxyapatite,n-HA)using a freeze-drying method.All three scaffolds have a high swelling ratio,excellent antibacterial activity,outstanding cytocompatibility and blood compatibility in vitro.The introduction of CNTs exhibited an obvious increase in mechanical properties and exerts excellent photothermal response,which displays excellent healing performance as a wound dressing in mouse full-thickness skin wound model when compared to CS scaffolds.CS/CNT/HA composite scaffolds present the strongest ability to promote full-thickness cutaneous wound closure and skin regeneration,which might be ascribed to the synergistic effect of photothermal response from CNT and excellent bioactivity from n-HA.Overall,the present study indicated that CNT and n-HA can be engineered as effective constituents in wound dressings to facilitate full-thickness skin regeneration.展开更多
The high therapeutic resistance of tumor is the primary cause behind tumor recurrence and incurability.In recent years,scientists have devoted themselves to find a variety of treatments to solve this problem.Herein,we...The high therapeutic resistance of tumor is the primary cause behind tumor recurrence and incurability.In recent years,scientists have devoted themselves to find a variety of treatments to solve this problem.Herein,we propose a multi-hit strategy that is based on the biodegradable hollow mesoporous Prussian blue(HMPB)-based nanosystem for tumor-specific therapy that encapsulated the critical heat shock protein 90(HSP90)inhibitor 17-dimethylamino-ethylamino-17-demethoxydeldanamycin(17-DMAG).The nanosystem was further modified using thermotropic phase transition material star-PEG-PCL(sPP)and hyaluronic acid(HA),which offers near infrared light(NIR)responsive release characteristic,as well as enhanced tumor cell endocytosis.Upon cell internalization of 17-DMAG-HMPB@sPP@HA and under 808 nm laser irradiation,photothermal-conversion effect of HMPB directly kills cells using hyperthermia,which further causes phase transition of sPP to trigger release of 17-DMAG,inhibits HSP90 activity and blocks multiple signaling pathways,including cell cycle,Akt and HIF pathways.Additionally,the down-regulation of GPX4 protein expression by 17-DMAG and the release of ferric and ferrous ions from gradual degradation of HMPB in the endogenous mild acidic microenvironment in tumors promoted the occurrence of ferroptosis.Importantly,the antitumor effect of 17-DMAG and ferroptosis damage were amplified using photothermal effect of HMPB by accelerating release of ferric and ferrous ions,and reducing HSP90 expression in cells,which induced powerful antitumor effect in vitro and in vivo.This multi-hit therapeutic nanosystem helps provide a novel perspective for solving the predicament of cancer treatment,as well as a promising strategy for design of a novel cancer treatment nanoplatform.展开更多
Solvent free DNA-surfactant melts are receiving continuous attractions in recent years.Their physical properties could be regulated via changing the alkyl chain length of surfactants.As an ideal external stimulus,ligh...Solvent free DNA-surfactant melts are receiving continuous attractions in recent years.Their physical properties could be regulated via changing the alkyl chain length of surfactants.As an ideal external stimulus,light has been used in the regulation of mechanical properties of DNA thermotropic liquid crystal(TLC)containing an azobenzene motif,while in this case,the UV light is the only effective excitation source.However,in comparison with visible light,UV light causes damage to DNA and has low tissue-penetration efficiency problem.In this work,a new type of DNA-didodecyldimethylammonium bromide(DNA-DDAB)TLCs fabricating with gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)was demonstrated.The visible light-induced photothermal effect of AuNPs could change the mechanical properties of AuNPs/DNA-DDAB TLCs,as shown by clearly boundary motion activity and viscoelasticity change.Furthermore,the ratio of AuNPs and charge stoichiometry of DNA:DDAB also affected photocurrent generation property of these DNA melts.The development of this visible light responsive DNA melt might facilitate the related studies in biomedicine and biomaterials.展开更多
Photocatalysis(PC)and photoelectrocatalysis(PEC)represent promising and efficient avenues for harnessing solar energy to produce sustainable clean energy products and environmental remediation.Yet the current reaction...Photocatalysis(PC)and photoelectrocatalysis(PEC)represent promising and efficient avenues for harnessing solar energy to produce sustainable clean energy products and environmental remediation.Yet the current reaction efficiencies remain inadequate,limiting their efficiencies for practice.Despite the growing interest in photo thermal-driven PC/PEC systems,there is no comprehensive review that systematically summarises the role of the photothermal effect in bridging the gap between PC and PEC efficiencies.This review initially introduces the fundamental principles of PC and PEC,alongside the primary photothermal materials and relevant conversion mechanisms.Subsequently,the key influences of photothermal effects on PC and PEC performance(e.g.,light absorption,charge separation and transport,and surface reactions)and optimization strategies are discussed.In addition,the latest advancements in solar photothermal conversion are discussed,mainly focused on the widely application of different types of photothermal drive PC and PEC applications,such as PC and PEC oxygen evolution reaction(OER),hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR),pollutant degradation,and sterilization,serving to illustrate the widespread applicability of the photothermal conversion.Finally,the development prospects and challenges of photothermal-assisted PC and PEC are discussed from the perspective of basic research and practical application.This work provides a timely and systematic framework to guide the rational design of photothermal-enhanced PC/PEC systems for sustainable energy and environmental applications.展开更多
Low-cost and biodegradable photothermal wound dressings with remarkable therapeutic effects are highly desirable for next-generation wound healing.Herein,we report an efficient photothermal wound dressing mat made of ...Low-cost and biodegradable photothermal wound dressings with remarkable therapeutic effects are highly desirable for next-generation wound healing.Herein,we report an efficient photothermal wound dressing mat made of tellurium nanosheet(TeNS)-loaded electrospun polycaprolactone/gelatin(PCL/GEL)nanofibers.The TeNS-loaded PCL/GEL nanofibrous architectures showed antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus of 87.68%and 94.57%,respectively.Under near-infrared+(NIR)light illumination,they can facilitate cell proliferation as revealed by in vitro scratch assay.The results from in vivo skin wounds combined with tissue staining experiments further showed that the TeNS-loaded dressing could substantially promote wound healing under photothermal conditions.Using immunohistochemical analysis,we found that the TeNS-loaded PCL/GEL nanofibers NIR group have a high expression of specific antigens in epidermal growth factor(EGF)(P<0.001)and endothelial cell adhesion molecule-31(CD31,P<0.05),verifying that the nanofibrous mat can stimulate EGF generation and microvessel proliferation.Furthermore,the PCL/GEL/TeNIR group has the lowest expression in endothelial cell adhesion molecule-68(CD68,P<0.001),suggesting that the nanofibrous mats have a high anti-inflammatory efficiency.Our work sheds light on the development of novel nonanti-inflammatory wound dressings via photothermal sterilization and the promotion of cell growth using two-dimensional(2D)nanosheets.展开更多
Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal cata...Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal catalysis,achieving an effect of 1+1>2.Previous reviews have summarized the mechanism of photothermal catalysis and its specific application in certain fields,but few have systematically analyzed the essential factors affecting the activity of photothermal catalysis,or provided a comprehensive summary of its application fields.In this review,the superiority of photothermal catalysis over individual photocatalysis and thermal catalysis will be comprehensively discussed with the aim to emphasize the importance of developing photothermal catalysis.After elucidating the basic mechanism of photothermal catalysis,an ample discussion on the factors influencing the catalytic activity of photothermal materials is provided from the following three perspectives:morphology,localized surface plasmon resonance,and defective structure of photothermal materials.Subsequently,this review summarizes the broad applications of photothermal catalysis in environmental management and energy conversion.Finally,this review discusses the challenges encountered in photothermal catalysis technology and proposes directions for future development.It provides new perspectives and a profound understanding of photothermal materials in photothermal environmental governance and energy conversion.展开更多
Although electrocatalytic water splitting holds significant promise for hydrogen production,unfavorable reaction energy barriers and kinetic properties lead to unsatisfactory conversion efficiency.Herein,we provide an...Although electrocatalytic water splitting holds significant promise for hydrogen production,unfavorable reaction energy barriers and kinetic properties lead to unsatisfactory conversion efficiency.Herein,we provide an innovative strategy to optimize the electrochemical activity of the Fe/Ni_(2)P catalyst through near-infrared(NIR)-induced photothermal effect.The Fe/Ni_(2)P-NIR yields a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)at ultralow overpotentials of 16 mV for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and 167 mV for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),with Tafel slopes of 38.7 and 46.2 mV dec^(-1),respectively.This bifunctional catalyst also delivers 10 mA cm^(-2)at a low voltage of 1.40 V for overall water splitting.The NIR photoinduced local thermal effect activates abundant catalytic sites,accelerates charge and mass transfer,and improves intrinsic reaction kinetics.Guided by density functional theory(DFT)calculations,the photothermal effect reduces the energy barriers of the rate-determining steps(RDS)for^(*)H desorption on Fe/Ni_(2)P during HER and^(*)O formation on its reconstructed active phase NiFeOOH during OER.We realized photothermal-electrochemical integration with Fe/Ni_(2)P-NIR in an anion exchange membrane(AEM)electrolyzer,attaining 500 mA cm^(-2)at 1.76 V,with excellent stability over 50 h.This strategy may significantly advance energy conversion technology towards economic hydrogen production through water electrolysis.展开更多
Developing efficient and stable photocatalysts for hydrogen generation still remains a huge challenge.Herein,we adopted Cynanchum fibers as a carbon source and substrate to construct a ternary hollow core-shell carbon...Developing efficient and stable photocatalysts for hydrogen generation still remains a huge challenge.Herein,we adopted Cynanchum fibers as a carbon source and substrate to construct a ternary hollow core-shell carbon microtubes@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(denoted as CMT@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4))for photothermal-assisted photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE).For the catalyst system,ZnIn_(2)S_(4)is the main visible light absorber,TiO_(2) is introduced to form a heterojunction with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)to facilitate the separation of photogenerated carriers,and hollow CMT derived from Cynanchum fibers serves as a conductive scaffold and a photothermal core to elevate the surface temperature of the localized reaction system.Benefiting from the rationally designed multicomponents and microstructures,the photocatalyst proposed enhanced PHE activity of 9.71 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which was 30.3,2.7 and 1.5 times higher than those of binary CMT@TiO_(2),pristine ZnIn_(2)S_(4)and TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)composite,respectively.The outperformed PHE activity of CMT@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)could be ascribed to the synergy of the formation of intimate heterointerface,the CMT-induced photothermal effect and the hierarchical core-shell architecture.This work provides a promising approach for constructing efficient and durable photocatalysts for H_(2) evolution.展开更多
基金supported by the Postgraduate Education Reform Project of Shandong Province(SDYAL2023032)the National Key Research and Development Program(2021YFB3500102)。
文摘Multidimensional confined structure systems are proposed and demonstrated by using MoO_(2)@MO_(2)C(MMC)to enhance the photothermal catalytic performance of the metal sulfides-multidimensional confined structure(TMs-MDCS).Specifically,the MMC nanoparticles confined to the surface of the ZnIn_(2)S_(4)hollow tube-shell(MMC/HT-ZIS)achieve a hydrogen evolution rate of 9.72 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 11.2 times higher than that of pure HT-ZIS.Meanwhile,the MnCdS(MCS)nanoparticles are encapsulated within the two-dimensional MMC(2D MMC/MCS)through precise regulation of size and morphology.The 10-MMC/MCS lamellar network demonstrates the highest hydrogen evolution rate of 8.19 mmol g^(-1)-h^(-1).The obtained MMC/TMs-MDCS catalysts exhibit an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,which can be attributed to the strong synergistic interaction between the multidimensional confinement and the photothermal effects.The confinement space and the strong interfacial relationship within the MMC/TMs-MDCS create abundant channels and active sites that facilitate electron migration and transport.Furthermore,the construction of a confined environment positions these materials as promising candidates for achieving exceptional photothermal catalytic performance,as MMC/TMs-MDCS enhance light absorption through light scattering and reflecting effects.Additionally,the capacity of MMC/TMsMDCS to convert solar light into thermal energy significantly reduces the activation energy of the reaction,thereby facilitating reaction kinetics and accelerating the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers.This work provides valuable insights for the development of highly efficient photothermal catalytic water-splitting systems for hydrogen production using multidimensional confined catalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22078118,21972048,22274059)the Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture Project(Nos.NZ2021029,NT2021010)+1 种基金the Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(No.202201010728)the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Distributed Energy Systems(No.2020B1212060075).
文摘The insensitivity of semiconductors to visible and infrared light is a key constraint on the utilization of light energy in photocatalytic reactions.Constructing photocatalysts with full-spectrum absorption through surface engineering is an effective approach to fully harnessing light energy in semiconductor materials.Herein,a novel stable Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene/CdS heterojunction catalyst is obtained by in-situ epitaxial growth of two-dimensional(2D)CdS nanosheets on 2D MXene interface via a solvothermal method.The exceptional light absorption properties of MXene confer outstanding full-spectrum driven photocat-alytic hydrogen evolution capability upon the heterogeneous catalyst.The unique 2D/2D structure effectively mitigated the recombination of photogenerated carriers,enhancing the photocatalytic performance of the catalyst.Moreover,the composite catalyst exhibits a significantly higher surface temperature of 80.4℃under visible light irradiation at an intensity of 0.1 W/cm^(2),which is 1.84 times higher than that of CdS.Under irradiation of visible and near infrared light,the composite catalyst with photothermal ef-fect demonstrates a remarkable hydrogen evolution rate of 65.4 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which is 7.2 times higher than that of CdS catalyst.This study introduces a novel approach for constructing full-spectrum absorption catalysts and expands the application of the photothermal effect in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution research.
基金This work was supported by the financial aid from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51502284,21834007,21521092,21590794,and 21673220)the Program of Science and Technology Development Plan of Jilin Province of China(No.20170101186JC)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB20030300)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(2019232).
文摘In spite of the tumor microenvironments responsive cancer therapy based on Fenton reaction(i.e.,chemodynamic therapy,CDT)has been attracted more attentions in recent years,the limited Fenton reaction efficiency is the important obstacle to further application in clinic.Herein,we synthesized novel FeO/MoS2 nanocomposites modified by bovine serum albumin(FeO/MoS2-BSA)with boosted Fenton reaction efficiency by the synergistic effect of co-catalyze and photothermal effect of MoS2 nanosheets triggered by the second near-infrared(NIR II)light.In the tumor microenvironments,the MoS2 nanosheets not only can accelerate the conversion of Fe3+ions to Fe2+ions by Mo4+ions on their surface to improve Fenton reaction efficiency,but also endow FeO/MoS2-BSA with good photothermal performances for photothermal-enhanced CDT and photothermal therapy(PTT).Consequently,benefiting from the synergetic-enhanced CDT/PTT,the tumors are eradicated completely in vivo.This work provides innovative synergistic strategy for constructing nanocomposites for highly efficient CDT.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22174083 and 22076090)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.ZR2020ZD37)+2 种基金Special Foundation for Taishan Scholar of Shandong Province(No.TSQN202103093)Shandong Province Higher Educational Program for Young Innovation Talentsthe Research Foundation for Distinguished Scholars of Qingdao Agricultural University(No.6651119006)。
文摘Efficient determination of tumor exosomes using portable devices is crucial for the establishment of facile and convenient early cancer diagnostic methods. However, it is still challenging to effectively amplify the detection signal to achieve tumor exosomes detection with high sensitivity by portable devices. To address this issue, we developed a portable multi-amplified temperature sensing strategy for highly sensitive detecting tumor exosomes based on multifunctional manganese dioxide/IR780 nanosheets(MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs) nanozyme with high oxidase-like activity and enhanced photothermal performance.Inspiringly, MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs were synthesized via a facile one-step method with mild experimental conditions, which not only exhibited a stronger photothermal effect than that of MnO_(2) but also showed excellent oxidase-like activity that can catalyze the oxidation of 3',3',5',5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB) to generate TMB oxide(oxTMB) with a robust photothermal property, thus conjoining with MnO_(2)/IR780 NSs to further enhance the temperature signal. The present assay enables highly sensitive determination of tumor exosomes with the detection limit down to 5.1×10~3 particles/mL, which was comparable or superior to those of the most previously reported sensors. Furthermore, detection of tumor exosomes spiked in biological samples was successfully realized. More importantly, our method showed the recommendable portability, robust applicability, and easy manipulation. By taking advantages of these features,this high-performance photothermal sensor offered a promising alternative means for nondestructive early cancer diagnosis and treatment efficacy evaluation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31771044)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2019M662830)+2 种基金Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology,China (19JC1415500,18ZR1445000)International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GJHZ1850)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China (2020A1515011447)。
文摘Photothermal therapy becomes a hotspot in the treatment of bone tumors. Magnesium and its alloys are regarded as potential bone implants for their favorable mechanical property and biodegradable in vivo. However, there is few research devoted to fabricating a photothermal coating on Mg alloy. In the present study, reduced graphene oxide coating with a strong photothermal effect was prepared on the surface of AZ31via two steps. Firstly, graphene oxide coating was deposited on the surface via electrophoresis deposited(GO#), followed by a reduction process of the graphene oxide coating in ultrapure water(rGO#). GO# and rGO# coatings were characterized by SEM, Raman, XRD, FTIR,and XPS. The results revealed that, compared with GO# coating, the content of oxygen-containing(C-O/C-O-C, C=O, O-C=O) groups on rGO# coating was significantly decreased. rGO# coating was found tightly adhered to AZ31 substrate. According to the first-principles calculations, the well-bonded heterostructure between MgO and rGO is the main reason for the strong bonding force. Moreover, the prepared rGO# coating showed a superior photothermal effect, which brings a new strategy to the treatment of bone tumors with Mg-based implants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51272246 and 81172082)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (Grant No. 2030000001)
文摘A gold tetrahedral nanocage, i.e., a tetrananocage, that converts near-infrared （NIR） light into heat was fabricated by using a simple method. Silver tetrahedra with good homogeneity and dispersity were synthesized by a hydrothermal route. Gold tetrananocages were obtained using a galvanic replacement reaction between Ag tetrahedra and HAuC14 solution. The surface plasmon resonance （SPR） of gold tetrananocages was tuned from 412 nm to 850 nm through controlling the volume of HAuC14 solution added. This Au tetrananocage can effectively convert NIR light into heat when the SPR couples with the exciting light. When cancer cells are cultured with the gold tetrananocages for several hours and irradiated, the gold tetrananocages destroy the cancer cells effectively and demonstrate themselves to be a good candidate for combating cancer.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51902101)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20201381)+1 种基金Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(No.NY219144)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.SJCX22_0254).
文摘Photothermal effect has been widely employed in the H2 evolution process at the advantage of using clean energy sources to produce another one of higher benefits.The solar-to-heat conversion have various forms and heat can facilitate reactions in a variety of dimensions.Hence,summarizing the sources and destinations of heat is important for constructing hydrogen production systems of higher efficiency.This view mainly focuses on the recent state-of-art progress of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)based on photothermal effect.First,we introduce the main pathways of photothermal conversions applied in H2 evolution.Then,the functions of the photothermal effect are clearly summarized.Furthermore,we go beyond the catalytic reaction and introduce a method to improve the catalytic system by changing the catalytic bulk phase through thermal means.In the end,we sort out the challenges and outlook to offer some noble insights for this promising area.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51073121)
文摘Near infrared （NIR） light induced photothermal effect for Fe304 nanoparticles, contained in Pluronic F127 micelles, has been studied and it exhibits high photothermal converting efficiency. Heat is found to be rapidly generated in micelles containing Fe304 nanoparticles by NIR laser irradiation. Upon irradiation at 808 nm light and with mass concentration of Pe304 nanoparticles in 4 g/L, the micelle temperature increase is higher than 34 ℃ for 10 min irradiation. The maximum temperature of micelles containing Fe304 nanoparticles in 4 g/L reaches 62 ℃.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62464010)Spring City Plan-Special Program for Young Talents(K202005007)+2 种基金Yunnan Talents Support Plan for Young Talents(XDYC-QNRC-2022-0482)Yunnan Local Colleges Applied Basic Research Projects(202101BA070001-138)Frontier Research Team of Kunming University 2023.
文摘Rechargeable Zn/Sn-air batteries have received considerable attention as promising energy storage devices.However,the electrochemical performance of these batteries is significantly constrained by the sluggish electrocatalytic reaction kinetics at the cathode.The integration of light energy into Zn/Sn-air batteries is a promising strategy for enhancing their performance.However,the photothermal and photoelectric effects generate heat in the battery under prolonged solar irradiation,leading to air cathode instability.This paper presents the first design and synthesis of Ni_(2)-1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone(Ni_(2)DDA),an electronically conductiveπ-d conjugated metal-organic framework(MOF).Ni_(2)DDA exhibits both photoelectric and photothermal effects,with an optical band gap of~1.14 eV.Under illumination,Ni_(2)DDA achieves excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance(with an overpotential of 245 mV vs.reversible hydrogen electrode at 10 mA cm^(−2))and photothermal stability.These properties result from the synergy between the photoelectric and photothermal effects of Ni_(2)DDA.Upon integration into Zn/Sn-air batteries,Ni_(2)DDA ensures excellent cycling stability under light and exhibits remarkable performance in high-temperature environments up to 80℃.This study experimentally confirms the stable operation of photo-assisted Zn/Sn-air batteries under high-temperature conditions for the first time and provides novel insights into the application of electronically conductive MOFs in photoelectrocatalysis and photothermal catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22105128)the Open Research Fund of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Henan Normal University(2024Y12)。
文摘Conductive hydrogels with near-infrared(NIR)photothermal effects are a promising class of smart materials.They integrate the unique properties of hydrogels—such as flexibility and biocompatibility—with enhanced electrical conductivity and photothermal responsiveness.These materials use NIR light to induce localized heating through photothermal conversion,enabling precise control over physicochemical properties,including conductivity,mechanical strength,and antibacterial activity.However,comprehensive reviews in this field are limited.This article systematically classifies photothermal materials into four categories:conjugated polymers,carbon-based nanomaterials,inorganic nanomaterials,and metal-phenolic networks,and explains their mechanisms.We highlight recent advancements in applications such as smart wound dressings,soft actuators,and responsive sensors,while addressing challenges like optimizing photothermal efficiency,balancing biocompatibility with conductivity,and scaling up production.By providing a comprehensive analysis of material design strategies and applicationspecific innovations,this review aims to guide future research toward next-generation multifunctional hydrogels for advanced biomedical and technological applications.
基金supported bythe National Natural ScienceFoundation of China(Nos.21875143and21875157)the InnovationResearch Foundationof Shenzhen(No.JCYJ20180507182229597)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2016-A030312002)and theopen foundation of State Key Laboraatory of Chemical Engineering(No.SKL ChE-20B04).
文摘Molecular motions of the luminescent liquid crystals(LLCs)show a significant effect on fluorescent emission and heat generation.In this article,a series of cyanostilbene-based LLCs(CSs:CS1-6,CS1-12,CS2-6 and CS2-12)are synthesized to investigate how the pho-toluminescence and photothermal effect balanced.Among these materials,the mesogens peripheried by single alkyl chains formed enantiotropic nematic(CS1-6)or smectic C(CS1-12)phase with different alkyl tail lengths.When the single aliphatic chain is re-placed by mini-dendrons,room temperature(RT)monotropic hexagonal columnar phase(CS2-12)or molecular liquid(CS2-6)is formed.The results revealed that all these materials exhibited high efficiency emission with the highest quantum yield reaching 59.0%.The photoluminescence and photothermal effect can be effectively tuned by dispersing CSs into a commercially available RT liquid crystal matrix 8CB,which output significantly improved photothermal conversion efficiency of 63.2%.Furthermore,the pho-tothermal can rapidly trigger the Smectic A-Nematic-Isotropic sequence transitions of 8CB doped with CSs.This work paves a way of adjusting the balance of photoluminescence and photothermal properties of the LLC materials.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFE0205000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52161145402,52173133,82102064,82102065,82001020,and 82001829)+6 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Sichuan Province(Nos.2021YFH0135,2021YFS0050,2021YJ0434,2021YFH0180,2021YFH0087,and 2021YFG0238)the 1·3·5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(Grant No.ZYJC21047)the innovation project of Med-X Center for Materials,Sichuan University(Grant No.MCM202102)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2021 M702334,2021 M692291,2021 M692288,and 2021 M692303)the Post-Doctor Research Project,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(Grant Nos.2021SCU12034,2021SCU12013,and 2020HXBH071)Prof.Cheng acknowledges the financial support of the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(Grant No.sklpme2021-4-02)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Pathogenic bacterial infection is severely threatening public health globally.The multi-modal antibacterial nanoplatforms could significantly improve the antibacterial efficiency.Here,we report a metal(Ti)-organic framework(MOF)derived nanocarbon(C-Ti-MOF)as a biosafety material for synergistic sterilization of pathogenic bacteria via efficient photodynamic catalysis and robust photothermal effects.The C-Ti-MOF consists of abundant TiO_(2) nanodots embedded in graphitic carbon frameworks.Under visible light irradiation,TiO_(2) nanodots can catalyze H_(2)O_(2) and O_(2) to produce superoxide anion(•O_(2)^(–))and singlet oxygen(1O2),respectively.Meanwhile,under near-infrared irradiation(NIR),C-Ti-MOF can generate massive heat to destroy bacterial membranes.Systematic antibacterial experiments reveal that the C-Ti-MOF nanoagents have a long-lasting and nearly 100%bactericidal ratio at an extremely low dose(0.16 mg/mL),which is much better than the state-of-the-art TiO_(2)(Commercial TiO_(2)(P25),0.64 mg/mL).Furthermore,the C-Ti-MOF can be electrospun into an antibacterial nanofiber membrane via mixing with polymeric matrix for treating bacteriacontaminated wastewater,and the membranes possess integrated antibacterial activity and excellent biocompatibility.Our study demonstrates a promising Ti-MOF-based biosafety material for efficient and long-life disinfection,which may stimulate new research in MOF-related biological applications in various disciplines ranging from water decontaminations to nanotherapeutics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31900948).
文摘The development of natural polymer-based scaffolds with excellent biocompatibility,antibacterial activity,and blood compatibility,able to facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing,remains challenging.In this study,we have developed three chitosan(CS)-based porous scaffolds,including CS,CS/CNT(carbon nanotubes)and CS/CNT/HA(nano-hydroxyapatite,n-HA)using a freeze-drying method.All three scaffolds have a high swelling ratio,excellent antibacterial activity,outstanding cytocompatibility and blood compatibility in vitro.The introduction of CNTs exhibited an obvious increase in mechanical properties and exerts excellent photothermal response,which displays excellent healing performance as a wound dressing in mouse full-thickness skin wound model when compared to CS scaffolds.CS/CNT/HA composite scaffolds present the strongest ability to promote full-thickness cutaneous wound closure and skin regeneration,which might be ascribed to the synergistic effect of photothermal response from CNT and excellent bioactivity from n-HA.Overall,the present study indicated that CNT and n-HA can be engineered as effective constituents in wound dressings to facilitate full-thickness skin regeneration.
基金This work was supported by:National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No:81503020)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant No:2019-ZD-0459,2020-MS-196)and the Basic Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(Grant No:2019LJC04).
文摘The high therapeutic resistance of tumor is the primary cause behind tumor recurrence and incurability.In recent years,scientists have devoted themselves to find a variety of treatments to solve this problem.Herein,we propose a multi-hit strategy that is based on the biodegradable hollow mesoporous Prussian blue(HMPB)-based nanosystem for tumor-specific therapy that encapsulated the critical heat shock protein 90(HSP90)inhibitor 17-dimethylamino-ethylamino-17-demethoxydeldanamycin(17-DMAG).The nanosystem was further modified using thermotropic phase transition material star-PEG-PCL(sPP)and hyaluronic acid(HA),which offers near infrared light(NIR)responsive release characteristic,as well as enhanced tumor cell endocytosis.Upon cell internalization of 17-DMAG-HMPB@sPP@HA and under 808 nm laser irradiation,photothermal-conversion effect of HMPB directly kills cells using hyperthermia,which further causes phase transition of sPP to trigger release of 17-DMAG,inhibits HSP90 activity and blocks multiple signaling pathways,including cell cycle,Akt and HIF pathways.Additionally,the down-regulation of GPX4 protein expression by 17-DMAG and the release of ferric and ferrous ions from gradual degradation of HMPB in the endogenous mild acidic microenvironment in tumors promoted the occurrence of ferroptosis.Importantly,the antitumor effect of 17-DMAG and ferroptosis damage were amplified using photothermal effect of HMPB by accelerating release of ferric and ferrous ions,and reducing HSP90 expression in cells,which induced powerful antitumor effect in vitro and in vivo.This multi-hit therapeutic nanosystem helps provide a novel perspective for solving the predicament of cancer treatment,as well as a promising strategy for design of a novel cancer treatment nanoplatform.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21805150)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019BB034)+1 种基金the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province of China(ts20110829)Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province of China(2016B030309002)
文摘Solvent free DNA-surfactant melts are receiving continuous attractions in recent years.Their physical properties could be regulated via changing the alkyl chain length of surfactants.As an ideal external stimulus,light has been used in the regulation of mechanical properties of DNA thermotropic liquid crystal(TLC)containing an azobenzene motif,while in this case,the UV light is the only effective excitation source.However,in comparison with visible light,UV light causes damage to DNA and has low tissue-penetration efficiency problem.In this work,a new type of DNA-didodecyldimethylammonium bromide(DNA-DDAB)TLCs fabricating with gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)was demonstrated.The visible light-induced photothermal effect of AuNPs could change the mechanical properties of AuNPs/DNA-DDAB TLCs,as shown by clearly boundary motion activity and viscoelasticity change.Furthermore,the ratio of AuNPs and charge stoichiometry of DNA:DDAB also affected photocurrent generation property of these DNA melts.The development of this visible light responsive DNA melt might facilitate the related studies in biomedicine and biomaterials.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21978276)。
文摘Photocatalysis(PC)and photoelectrocatalysis(PEC)represent promising and efficient avenues for harnessing solar energy to produce sustainable clean energy products and environmental remediation.Yet the current reaction efficiencies remain inadequate,limiting their efficiencies for practice.Despite the growing interest in photo thermal-driven PC/PEC systems,there is no comprehensive review that systematically summarises the role of the photothermal effect in bridging the gap between PC and PEC efficiencies.This review initially introduces the fundamental principles of PC and PEC,alongside the primary photothermal materials and relevant conversion mechanisms.Subsequently,the key influences of photothermal effects on PC and PEC performance(e.g.,light absorption,charge separation and transport,and surface reactions)and optimization strategies are discussed.In addition,the latest advancements in solar photothermal conversion are discussed,mainly focused on the widely application of different types of photothermal drive PC and PEC applications,such as PC and PEC oxygen evolution reaction(OER),hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR),pollutant degradation,and sterilization,serving to illustrate the widespread applicability of the photothermal conversion.Finally,the development prospects and challenges of photothermal-assisted PC and PEC are discussed from the perspective of basic research and practical application.This work provides a timely and systematic framework to guide the rational design of photothermal-enhanced PC/PEC systems for sustainable energy and environmental applications.
基金supported by the Foundation of Health Care for Cadres of Sichuan Provincial Health Commission(Grant No.2023-224).
文摘Low-cost and biodegradable photothermal wound dressings with remarkable therapeutic effects are highly desirable for next-generation wound healing.Herein,we report an efficient photothermal wound dressing mat made of tellurium nanosheet(TeNS)-loaded electrospun polycaprolactone/gelatin(PCL/GEL)nanofibers.The TeNS-loaded PCL/GEL nanofibrous architectures showed antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus of 87.68%and 94.57%,respectively.Under near-infrared+(NIR)light illumination,they can facilitate cell proliferation as revealed by in vitro scratch assay.The results from in vivo skin wounds combined with tissue staining experiments further showed that the TeNS-loaded dressing could substantially promote wound healing under photothermal conditions.Using immunohistochemical analysis,we found that the TeNS-loaded PCL/GEL nanofibers NIR group have a high expression of specific antigens in epidermal growth factor(EGF)(P<0.001)and endothelial cell adhesion molecule-31(CD31,P<0.05),verifying that the nanofibrous mat can stimulate EGF generation and microvessel proliferation.Furthermore,the PCL/GEL/TeNIR group has the lowest expression in endothelial cell adhesion molecule-68(CD68,P<0.001),suggesting that the nanofibrous mats have a high anti-inflammatory efficiency.Our work sheds light on the development of novel nonanti-inflammatory wound dressings via photothermal sterilization and the promotion of cell growth using two-dimensional(2D)nanosheets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52161145409,21976116)State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA)of China(“Belt and Road”Innovative Talent Exchange Foreign Expert Project,2023041004L+1 种基金Highend Foreign Expert Project,G2023041021L)Alexander-vonHumboldt Foundation of Germany(Group-Linkage Program)。
文摘Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal catalysis,achieving an effect of 1+1>2.Previous reviews have summarized the mechanism of photothermal catalysis and its specific application in certain fields,but few have systematically analyzed the essential factors affecting the activity of photothermal catalysis,or provided a comprehensive summary of its application fields.In this review,the superiority of photothermal catalysis over individual photocatalysis and thermal catalysis will be comprehensively discussed with the aim to emphasize the importance of developing photothermal catalysis.After elucidating the basic mechanism of photothermal catalysis,an ample discussion on the factors influencing the catalytic activity of photothermal materials is provided from the following three perspectives:morphology,localized surface plasmon resonance,and defective structure of photothermal materials.Subsequently,this review summarizes the broad applications of photothermal catalysis in environmental management and energy conversion.Finally,this review discusses the challenges encountered in photothermal catalysis technology and proposes directions for future development.It provides new perspectives and a profound understanding of photothermal materials in photothermal environmental governance and energy conversion.
基金the support from the Basic Science Center Program for Ordered Energy Conversion of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52488201)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFF0500504)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Although electrocatalytic water splitting holds significant promise for hydrogen production,unfavorable reaction energy barriers and kinetic properties lead to unsatisfactory conversion efficiency.Herein,we provide an innovative strategy to optimize the electrochemical activity of the Fe/Ni_(2)P catalyst through near-infrared(NIR)-induced photothermal effect.The Fe/Ni_(2)P-NIR yields a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)at ultralow overpotentials of 16 mV for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and 167 mV for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),with Tafel slopes of 38.7 and 46.2 mV dec^(-1),respectively.This bifunctional catalyst also delivers 10 mA cm^(-2)at a low voltage of 1.40 V for overall water splitting.The NIR photoinduced local thermal effect activates abundant catalytic sites,accelerates charge and mass transfer,and improves intrinsic reaction kinetics.Guided by density functional theory(DFT)calculations,the photothermal effect reduces the energy barriers of the rate-determining steps(RDS)for^(*)H desorption on Fe/Ni_(2)P during HER and^(*)O formation on its reconstructed active phase NiFeOOH during OER.We realized photothermal-electrochemical integration with Fe/Ni_(2)P-NIR in an anion exchange membrane(AEM)electrolyzer,attaining 500 mA cm^(-2)at 1.76 V,with excellent stability over 50 h.This strategy may significantly advance energy conversion technology towards economic hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21701078)the PhD Initiation Foundation of Liaocheng University(No.318052140).
文摘Developing efficient and stable photocatalysts for hydrogen generation still remains a huge challenge.Herein,we adopted Cynanchum fibers as a carbon source and substrate to construct a ternary hollow core-shell carbon microtubes@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(denoted as CMT@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4))for photothermal-assisted photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE).For the catalyst system,ZnIn_(2)S_(4)is the main visible light absorber,TiO_(2) is introduced to form a heterojunction with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)to facilitate the separation of photogenerated carriers,and hollow CMT derived from Cynanchum fibers serves as a conductive scaffold and a photothermal core to elevate the surface temperature of the localized reaction system.Benefiting from the rationally designed multicomponents and microstructures,the photocatalyst proposed enhanced PHE activity of 9.71 mmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which was 30.3,2.7 and 1.5 times higher than those of binary CMT@TiO_(2),pristine ZnIn_(2)S_(4)and TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)composite,respectively.The outperformed PHE activity of CMT@TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)could be ascribed to the synergy of the formation of intimate heterointerface,the CMT-induced photothermal effect and the hierarchical core-shell architecture.This work provides a promising approach for constructing efficient and durable photocatalysts for H_(2) evolution.
