Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Plinio Innocenzi
Summary: The synthesis of ordered mesoporous films via self-assembly is a significant achievement in nanoscience, but controlling the complex chemical-physical phenomena caused by solvent evaporation remains challenging. While there have been advancements in basic research, more understanding is needed on the self-organization mechanism and the physics and chemistry of mesoscale porosity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gunnar Simonarson, Antiope Lotsari, Anders E. C. Palmqvist
Summary: The effects of spray time, film thickness, synthesis time, and aging time on the structure and order of mesoporous titania were studied. Locally ordered mesoporous polycrystalline titania films can be prepared by adjusting the synthesis parameters.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linlin Duan, Changyao Wang, Wei Zhang, Bing Ma, Yonghui Deng, Wei Li, Dongyuan Zhao
Summary: Functional mesoporous materials are synthesized through self-assembly at different interfaces, allowing for unique mesostructures and precise control. Controlling interfacial tension is crucial for influencing the self-assembly process, and recent breakthroughs based on the monomicelles assembly mechanism show promise for enhancing synthesis efficiency and precision of mesoporous materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhilin Liu, Hailong Xiong, Yaxiao Luo, Liangliang Zhang, Kuo Hu, Ling Zhang, Yu Gao, Zhen-An Qiao
Summary: An interface-induced self-assembly strategy was developed to synthesize ordered mesoporous carbon/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures with high specific surface areas and excellent thermodynamic stability. These heterostructures exhibited superior performance as electrode materials for supercapacitors.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Mei, Kai Yu, Hossein Yazdani-Ahmadabadi, Dirk Lange, Jayachandran N. Kizhakkedathu
Summary: Mussel-inspired surface chemistry based on polycatecholamines and polyphenols has been widely used in surface modification. In this study, we investigated the coassembly and codeposition process using six different ultrahigh molecular weight hydrophilic polymers and three catecholamines and a polyphenol. The chemistry of the polymers was found to affect the interaction between the polycatecholamine and the hydrophilic polymers, thus influencing the self-assembly, nanoaggregate formation, steric stabilization, and surface deposition. The codeposition method was also used to develop antifouling and antibiofilm coatings and evaluate their efficiency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongbin Xu, Haozhe Li, Lei Xie, Dongyuan Zhao, Biao Kong
Summary: The synthesis of mesoporous carbon-based films and devices through interfacial assembly strategies has gained significant development. Template and template-free methods are two common approaches to obtain unique structures of mesoporous carbon-based materials. Additionally, five primary interfacial assembly methods for film preparation are discussed with detailed synthesis processes and mechanisms. The applications of mesoporous carbon-based film devices in electrochemical energy systems, such as batteries and electrocatalysis, are reviewed along with their mechanisms to enhance system performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jae-Yeon Yang, Tae Hoon Ko, Yun-Su Kuk, Min-Kang Seo, Byoung-Suhk Kim
Summary: Ordered and disordered mesoporous carbons were synthesized via self-assembly and low-temperature autoclave methods. The materials showed highly ordered hexagonal mesostructures with a uniform pore size and exhibited high specific surface area and pore volume. The electrochemical performance of the mesoporous carbon materials was excellent.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoning Liu, Junyan Fu, Yiwei Tang, Richard L. Smith, Xinhua Qi
Summary: MgO-doped ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC-MgO) was successfully synthesized using biomass-derived gallic acid, metal ion Mg2+, and F127 as a template through evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA). The resulting material showed high specific surface area, orderly mesoporous structure, and efficient phosphorus removal capacity, making it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment and catalysis applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nandini Bhandaru, Gagandeep Kaur, Apurva Panjla, Sandeep Verma
Summary: This article discusses the control of self-assembled peptide molecules' morphology and nanostructure using spin coating. By adjusting spin coating parameters, different morphologies of self-assembled structures can be obtained. This method opens up a new potential route for creating complex peptide assemblies on demand.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mian Wang, Xi Mao, Jingye Liu, Bite Deng, Shuai Deng, Shaohong Jin, Wang Li, Jiang Gong, Renhua Deng, Jintao Zhu
Summary: In this study, a facile and versatile method was developed to prepare anisotropic mesoporous carbon microparticles (MCMPs) through self-assembly and self-templated direct carbonization. The method allows for in situ growth and decoration of functional species in the continuous phase, resulting in MCMPs with unique structures and shapes. These MCMPs have important applications in various fields.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alain Walcarius
Summary: Supramolecular soft-templating approaches have revolutionized the generation of mesoporous materials with unique features, such as uniform pore structure, large surface area, high pore volume, variability of composition, and ease of functionalization. The electrochemically assisted self-assembly (EASA) method provides a fast and versatile way to generate highly ordered and hexagonally packed mesopore channels, allowing for the development of functionalized oriented films carrying a wide range of organo-functional groups. This method has opened perspectives for future developments and applications in various fields.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongyao Duan, Kai Deng, Chunjie Li, Mei Zhang, Ziqiang Wang, You Xu, Xiaonian Li, Liang Wang, Hongjing Wang
Summary: The study successfully fabricated a highly efficient non-Pt HER electrocatalyst mRh@PANI film, which exhibited superior activity and durability, achieving low overpotentials for high current densities in alkaline and neutral electrolytes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Wang, Honghui Gu, Meng Yu, Lei Liu, Zhaoshun Wang, Tianrang Yang, Ke Wang, Zi-Feng Ma, Haitao Gu, Jingying Xie, Linsen Li
Summary: The study introduces a room-temperature coating method that can form a stable nanoscale Zr(OH)4 film on the surface of lithium-excess layered oxide particles through chemical self-assembly, significantly improving the cycle performance of high-capacity LLO cathode.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dong Hyup Kim, Ahram Suh, Geonhyeong Park, Dong Ki Yoon, So Youn Kim
Summary: Nanoscratch-directed self-assembly (DSA) is introduced as a simple and scalable strategy to achieve highly aligned block copolymer (BCP) nanopatterns over a large area, allowing versatile nanofabrication for various functional nanomaterials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tomota Nagaura, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Victor Malgras, Tuan-Anh Pham, Hyunsoo Lim, Aditya Ashok, Jeonghun Kim, Jungmok You, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: This study presents a new synthesis route for mesoporous semiconductors through soft-template-assisted electrochemical deposition. The resulting films exhibit homogeneous distribution of mesopores and high sensitivity in photodetection, demonstrating the versatility and potential for applications in nanostructured semiconductors.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lulu Wan, Gan Ye, Yuying Chang, Zhaohan Yang, Guangming Shi, Qiuli Zhang, Jin Wang
Summary: This study developed an efficient approach to upgrade the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance of Zr-MOFs with proton stimulation. Experimental results showed that the introduction of protons can significantly improve the ODS efficiency. This work provides a facile and efficient strategy for enhancing the ODS performance of pristine MOFs.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiqi Lu, Xiu-Zhi Wei, Qi Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lungang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Yubao Chen, Longlong Ma
Summary: The application of Pd-M bimetallic clusters in the selective hydrogenation reaction was investigated, and the Pd0.6Ni@S-1 catalyst was found to exhibit high selectivity in the conversion of phenylacetylene to styrene. The confinement effect of zeolite inhibited over-hydrogenation and improved the stability of the catalysts. Furthermore, the solvent properties also influenced the product distribution.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Lumin Hong, Changdi Jing, Xianyang Yue, Huabo Huang, Qianqian Jiang, Jianguo Tang
Summary: MOF materials with adjustable pore structure and polymetallic sites have been explored as electrocatalysts for OER. Bimetallic materials show higher electrocatalytic activity than monometallic materials, while carbon-coated and doped MOF catalysts exhibit stable and good OER activity. The synergistic interaction between polymetallic active sites effectively improves the intrinsic activity of MOF on OER.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shichun Gu, Ruyi Wang, Junxiong Zhang, Hairong Dong, Liping Deng, Xue Wang, Yapeng He
Summary: In this study, monodispersed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres with controlled core cavity and mesoporous shell were successfully synthesized. These hollow nanospheres showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb2+ in water solution and exhibited acceptable recycling and stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lucie Havelkova, Bogdana Bashta, Michaela Vankova, Jiri Zednik, Jiri Brus, Jan Svoboda, Alice Vagenknechtova, Jan Sedlacek
Summary: An atom-economic one-step chain-growth coordination homopolymerization providing high yields of functionalized hyper-cross-linked polyacetylenes with a permanent micro/mesoporous texture and a BET area of up to 1062 m2/g is reported. The homopolymerization is highly compatible with the heteroatom groups of the monomers and allows the preparation of well-defined porous networks with a wide spectrum of univalent groups.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shirui Pang, Yuxin Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuxin Li, Chunguang Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng
Summary: This study focuses on using a functional separator to suppress the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. It is found that the functionalized sulfonic acid group not only accelerates the conduction of lithium ions, but also repels polysulfide anions through electrostatic interactions. The performance of the batteries is significantly improved with the use of this functionalized separator.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pingping Li, Lei Han, Donghun Kim, Kemal Celebi
Summary: This study presents a fast synthetic strategy for the preparation of high-quality platelike MFI crystals using a thin-wall tubular reactor. The strategy is efficient, time-saving, and can be optimized, making it applicable to the preparation and optimization of other important materials.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Congli Li, Jiang Wang, Zhenfei Wang, Jinxiang Dong, Qi Shi
Summary: This study investigates the evolution and autoreduction behavior of Cu species in CuCl/NaY adsorbent during vacuum thermal activation. It is found that Cu species migrate from supercages to the nearby plane of the six-membered ring connecting the supercage and sod cage during vacuum activation. At 150 degrees C, vacuum autoreduction occurs, resulting in the formation of Cu+Cl- species. The results provide reference for the preparation of pi-complex adsorbents.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Irena Khatrin, Iman Abdullah, Alan J. Mccue, Yuni K. Krisnandi
Summary: Hierarchical porous system with two types of mesopores provides a solution to the diffusion limitation in conventional zeolites. Cobalt oxide impregnated hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite samples with intra- and inter-crystalline mesopores were synthesized using two different strategies. The physicochemical properties of the modified catalysts were analyzed, revealing distinct features given by the two mesoporous configurations. Catalytic activity analysis showed that Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with inter-crystalline mesopores exhibited higher activity in methane partial oxidation reaction compared to Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with intra-crystalline mesopores.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nataliia Reinders, Martin Durovic, Pavla Honcova, Zaneta Dohnalova, Jana Luxova, Stanislav Slang, Jhonatan Rodriguez-Pereira, Petra S. Sulcova
Summary: This study presents a new method for preparing a microporous Ni2P/C catalyst with high catalytic activity. The redox reaction and carbon matrix formation during high-temperature treatment contribute to the stability and activity of the catalyst. Experimental and analytical results suggest that the microporous structure of the composite plays a crucial role in its catalytic performance. These findings are important for practical applications of efficient hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Raquel Bertao, Viktoriya Ivasiv, Cristina Almeida-Aguiar, Patricia R. Correia, Antonio M. Fonseca, Manuel Banobre-Lopez, Fatima Baltazar, Isabel C. Neves
Summary: This study developed a zeolite-based delivery system (ZDS) using silver and 5-Fluorouracil as antimicrobial and antineoplastic agents. The ZDS was characterized and its antimicrobial properties were investigated, showing better antibacterial effectiveness for the ZDS containing both silver and 5-FU.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naonobu Katada, Nobuki Ozawa, Etsushi Tsuji, Keigo Kanehara, Akiho Otsuka, Taiga Sakamoto, Kirari Umezawa, Hitoshi Matsubara, Satoshi Suganuma, Momoji Kubo
Summary: First principles calculations were used to investigate the pathway for methylation of benzene with methane catalyzed by MFI type zeolite-supported Co species. The strong adsorption of benzene on Co is found to lower the activation energy for methane dissociation and promote the formation of toluene precursor. The activation energy of methane dissociation is also affected by the Al-Al distance.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuan Liu, An T. Ta, Kyoung Chul Park, Shenyang Hu, Natalia B. Shustova, Simon R. Phillpot
Summary: We use density functional theory to investigate the interactions of cerium, americium, and curium cations with crown ethers. Our results demonstrate that crown ethers can capture cerium, americium, and curium ions, and modifying the crown ether structure by substituting nitrogen atoms for oxygen atoms significantly increases their binding energies with radionuclides.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhengwu Peng, Shixing Wang, Yihui Wu, Xiang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Dekun Zhang, Likang Fu
Summary: An efficient adsorbent for recovery of germanium was prepared and characterized in this study. The adsorption behavior of Ge(IV) on the adsorbent was analyzed, and the results showed that it follows pseudo-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorbent exhibited good anionic anti-interference ability and can still maintain high adsorption efficiency after repeated adsorption.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)