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- Covalent Functionalization of CdSe Quantum Dot Films with Molecular [FeFe] Hydrogenase Mimics for Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution
Covalent Functionalization of CdSe Quantum Dot Films with Molecular [FeFe] Hydrogenase Mimics for Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution
in: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2023)
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 lightharvesting 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 thinfilm 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 turnover 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.