| Title: |
Pathways of CdS Quantum Dot Degradation during Photocatalysis: Implications for Enhancing Stability and Efficiency for Organic Synthesis. |
| Authors: |
Dou, Florence Y., Nishiwaki, Emily, Larson, Helen, Homer, Micaela K., Zion, Tallie, Nguyen, Hao A., Cossairt, Brandi M. |
| Source: |
ACS Applied Nano Materials; 7/12/2024, Vol. 7 Issue 13, p15781-15785, 5p |
| Abstract: |
CdS quantum dots (QDs) are widely employed as photocatalysts for reactions such as hydrogen evolution, and their degradation under aerobic aqueous conditions is well understood. However, despite evidence of aggregation and precipitation of CdS QD photocatalysts under anaerobic conditions, catalyst speciation and degradation under such conditions are underexplored. In this work, we demonstrate that during a reductive dehalogenation reaction, CdS QDs undergo surface ligand etching, which leads to a loss of colloidal stability and the formation of microcrystalline cadmium metal deposits. We hypothesize that this results from the accumulation of electrons on the QD surface. In addition, we demonstrate mild surface sulfur oxidation and the formation of an ammonium salt byproduct of a commonly used hole quencher. This work adds to our atomic-level understanding of the reactions occurring at the QD surface during photocatalysis, so that we can design more stable and efficient photocatalysts for organic synthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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