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Yifei Li¹, Qianpeng Zhang², Yanan Chong¹

¹School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China.

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Summary

This study developed a novel Pt/Co3O4/AAO catalyst using atomic layer deposition for efficient air pollutant degradation. The 3D structure enhances light absorption and photothermal conversion, significantly improving volatile organic compound removal.

Keywords:

AAO VOC degradation light-trapping effect photothermal catalysis

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Area of Science:

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Catalysis

Background:

Photothermal catalysis offers an energy-efficient alternative to traditional thermal catalysis and photocatalysis.
Developing efficient catalysts for atmospheric pollutant degradation with strong light absorption and photothermal conversion remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and synthesize a novel monolithic catalyst for enhanced photothermal degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
To investigate the role of a 3D porous structure and noble metal nanoclusters in improving catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to introduce Co3O4 and Pt onto a 3D porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membrane.
Optical characterization and simulation to analyze light absorption and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR).
In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectrometry (in situ DRIFTS) to study reaction mechanisms.

Main Results:

The Pt/Co3O4/AAO catalyst demonstrated superior light absorption and photothermal conversion efficiency due to its 3D nanochannel structure.
The catalyst exhibited high activity for the degradation of various VOCs (toluene, acetone, formaldehyde) by generating activated oxygen species.
In situ DRIFTS confirmed that light irradiation accelerated intermediate conversion and inhibited byproduct formation.

Conclusions:

The developed Pt/Co3O4/AAO catalyst effectively utilizes light for enhanced VOC degradation via photothermal catalysis.
The study highlights the potential of leveraging AAO's optical properties for advanced air purification technologies.