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Hydrogen evolution with hot electrons on a plasmonic-molecular catalyst hybrid system

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  • Ananta Dey

    (Uppsala University)

  • Amal Mendalz

    (Uppsala University)

  • Anna Wach

    (Paul Scherrer Institut
    Jagiellonian University)

  • Robert Bericat Vadell

    (Uppsala University)

  • Vitor R. Silveira

    (Uppsala University)

  • Paul Maurice Leidinger

    (Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Thomas Huthwelker

    (Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Vitalii Shtender

    (Uppsala University)

  • Zbynek Novotny

    (Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Luca Artiglia

    (Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Jacinto Sá

    (Uppsala University
    Polish Academy of Sciences)

Abstract

Plasmonic systems convert light into electrical charges and heat, mediating catalytic transformations. However, there is ongoing controversy regarding the involvement of hot carriers in the catalytic process. In this study, we demonstrate the direct utilisation of plasmon hot electrons in the hydrogen evolution reaction with visible light. We intentionally assemble a plasmonic nanohybrid system comprising NiO/Au/[Co(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-amine)2(H2O)2], which is unstable at water thermolysis temperatures. This assembly limits the plasmon thermal contribution while ensuring that hot carriers are the primary contributors to the catalytic process. By combining photoelectrocatalysis with advanced in situ spectroscopies, we can substantiate a reaction mechanism in which plasmon-induced hot electrons play a crucial role. These plasmonic hot electrons are directed into phenanthroline ligands, facilitating the rapid, concerted proton-electron transfer steps essential for hydrogen generation. The catalytic response to light modulation aligns with the distinctive profile of a hot carrier-mediated process, featuring a positive, though non-essential, heat contribution.

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  • Ananta Dey & Amal Mendalz & Anna Wach & Robert Bericat Vadell & Vitor R. Silveira & Paul Maurice Leidinger & Thomas Huthwelker & Vitalii Shtender & Zbynek Novotny & Luca Artiglia & Jacinto Sá, 2024. "Hydrogen evolution with hot electrons on a plasmonic-molecular catalyst hybrid system," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-12, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-44752-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44752-y
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