Quantifying Interface-Performance Relationships in Electrochemical CO2 Reduction through Mixed-Dimensional Assembly of Nanocrystal-on-Nanowire Superstructures
Hushui Chen
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
These authors contributed equally to this work.
Search for more papers by this authorTaishi Xiao
School of Microelectronics and State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Search for more papers by this authorYan Xia
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorHengyao Song
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorXiangyun Xi
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorXianwu Huang
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dong Yang
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Tongtao Li
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Zhengzong Sun
School of Microelectronics and State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Angang Dong
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorHushui Chen
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
These authors contributed equally to this work.
Search for more papers by this authorTaishi Xiao
School of Microelectronics and State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
These authors contributed equally to this work.
Search for more papers by this authorYan Xia
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorHengyao Song
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorXiangyun Xi
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorXianwu Huang
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dong Yang
State Key Laboratory of Molecule Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Tongtao Li
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Zhengzong Sun
School of Microelectronics and State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Prof. Angang Dong
Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438 China
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Fine-tuning the interfacial sites within heterogeneous catalysts is pivotal for unravelling the intricate structure–property relationship and optimizing their catalytic performance. Herein, a simple and versatile mixed-dimensional assembly approach is proposed to create nanocrystal-on-nanowire superstructures with precisely adjustable numbers of biphasic interfaces. This method leverages an efficient self-assembly process in which colloidal nanocrystals spontaneously organize onto Ag nanowires, driven by the solvophobic effect. Importantly, varying the ratio of the two components during assembly allows for accurate control over both the quantity and contact perimeter of biphasic interfaces. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, a series of Au-on-Ag superstructures with varying numbers of Au/Ag interfaces are constructed and employed as electrocatalysts for electrochemical CO2-to-CO conversion. Experimental results reveal a logarithmic linear relationship between catalytic activity and the number of Au/Ag interfaces per unit mass of Au-on-Ag superstructures. This work presents a straightforward approach for precise interface engineering, paving the way for systematic exploration of interface-dependent catalytic behaviors in heterogeneous catalysts.
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