Anion-Directed Assembly of a Bimetallic Pd/Ag Nanocluster: Synthesis, Characterization, and HER Activity.

Palladium-doped silver nanoclusters (NCs) have been highlighted for their unique physicochemical properties and potential applications in catalysis, optics, and electronics. Anion-directed synthesis offers a powerful route to control the morphology and properties of these NCs. Herein, we report a novel Pd-doped Ag NC, [Pd(H)Ag(S){SP(OPr)}] (), synthesized through the inclusion of sulfide and hydride anions.

Oxygen-Functionalized and Ni (x=2, 3)-Coordinated Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets with Long-Life Deep-Trap States and their Direct Solar-Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution Activity.

Graphitic carbon nitride, a 2 D layered photocatalyst coupled with transition metal oxides often shows promising photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity. However, low surface area and poor charge separation greatly hinder its photocatalytic efficiency. A Ni (x=2, 3)/O-g-C N photocatalyst with a very high specific surface area (199 m  g ) has been prepared by thermal condensation and wet-impregnation methods.