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ArticleACS applied materials & interfaces2023

Covalent Functionalization of CdSe Quantum Dot Films with Molecular [FeFe] Hydrogenase Mimics for Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution.

Stefan Benndorf, Alexander Schleusener, Riccarda Müller, Mathias Micheel, Raktim Baruah, Jan Dellith, Andreas Undisz, Christof Neumann, Andrey Turchanin, Kerstin Leopold and 2 more

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Article in ACS applied materials & interfaces, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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12 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Stefan BenndorfInstitute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstr. 8, 07743 Jena, Germany.
Alexander SchleusenerInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany.
Riccarda MüllerInstitute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.
Mathias MicheelDepartment: Functional Interface, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Str. 9, 07745 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5017-3511
Raktim BaruahInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany.
Jan DellithDepartment: Functional Interface, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Str. 9, 07745 Jena, Germany.
Andreas UndiszInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemnitz University of Technology, Erfenschlager Str. 73, 09125 Chemnitz, Germany.
Christof NeumannInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3598-7656
Andrey TurchaninInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2388-1042
Kerstin LeopoldInstitute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.
Wolfgang WeigandInstitute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstr. 8, 07743 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5177-1006
Maria WächtlerInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6073-1970
Helmholtz Institute Jena · DEFriedrich Schiller University Jena · DELeibniz Institute of Photonic Technology · DEUniversität Ulm · DESchott (Germany) · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

CdSe quantum dots (QDs) combined with [FeFe] hydrogenase mimics as molecular catalytic reaction centers based on earth-abundant elements have demonstrated promising activity for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Direct linking of the [FeFe] hydrogenase mimics to the QD surface is expected to establish a close contact between the [FeFe] hydrogenase mimics and the light-harvesting QDs, supporting the transfer and accumulation of several electrons needed to drive hydrogen evolution. In this work, we report on the functionalization of QDs immobilized in a thin-film architecture on a substrate with [FeFe] hydrogenase mimics by covalent linking via carboxylate groups as the anchoring functionality. The functionalization was monitored via UV/vis, photoluminescence, IR, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and quantified via micro-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The activity of the functionalized thin film was demonstrated, and turn-over numbers in the range of 360-580 (short linkers) and 130-160 (long linkers) were achieved. This work presents a proof-of-concept study, showing the potential of thin-film architectures of immobilized QDs as a platform for light-driven hydrogen evolution without the need for intricate surface modifications to ensure colloidal stability in aqueous environments.

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[FeFe] hydrogenasenanoparticlephotocatalysissemiconductorthin films

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