Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yayati Naresh Palai, Abhijit Shrotri, Miyuki Asakawa, Atsushi Fukuoka
Summary: A highly efficient Lewis acid catalyst for the isomerization of glucose to fructose was synthesized by controlling the dispersion of Sn on SBA15. The catalyst exhibited high selectivity and fructose yield, while mechanisms involving condensation of Sn with silanol groups on SBA15 were proposed. Despite deactivation due to byproduct deposition in the third cycle, catalyst activity could be restored by calcination.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Guo, Christian M. Pedersen, Pengfei Wang, Minjun Ma, Yingqing Zhao, Yan Qiao, Yingxiong Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that PAMAM dendrimers serve as effective catalysts for the isomerization of D-glucose, with experiments and isotope experiments revealing the reaction mechanism.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lu Fang, Siyang Yan, Huifang Wu, Mingrui Wang, Teng Du, Tianlong Wang, Jiaxu Liu, Changgong Meng, Xinwen Guo, Limin Ren
Summary: A defect-guided etching-regrowth strategy is proposed to selectively anchor active centers on the external surface for forming highly exposed acid sites in zeolite catalyst synthesis. The results show the prominent advantages of the hierarchical structure with highly exposed and synergetic acid sites.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ricardo Navar, Giulia Tarantino, Owain T. Beynon, Daniele Padovan, Luca Botti, Emma K. Gibson, Peter P. Wells, Alun Owens, Simon A. Kondrat, Andrew J. Logsdail, Ceri Hammond
Summary: Sn-Beta has emerged as an advanced catalyst for sustainable chemical reactions. This study improves the preparation process of Sn-Beta through solid-state synthesis and explores the mechanism of Sn incorporation. The research finds that successful incorporation of Sn into the lattice occurs through several steps and fully oxidized Sn precursors are unsuitable for lattice incorporation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Ye, Xiaoyu Shi, Jiayi Li, Binbin Jin, Jiong Cheng, Zhouhong Ren, Heng Zhong, Liwei Chen, Xi Liu, Fangming Jin, Tianfu Wang
Summary: In this study, an Mg-Al hydrotalcite/carbon nanotubes hybrid catalyst was prepared for efficient and selective glucose isomerization. The results showed that the tunable textural properties and basicity of the catalyst, achieved by tailoring the Mg/Al ratio and introducing CNT, improved the interaction between glucose and the catalyst, leading to enhanced catalytic performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Shahinur Rahaman, Sarttrawut Tulaphol, Anwar Hossain, Jacek B. Jasinski, Shashi B. Lalvani, Mark Crocker, Thana Maihom, Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh
Summary: Aluminum-containing metal-organic frameworks (Al-MOFs) show activity, selectivity, stability, and reusability for glucose isomerization in ethanol. Al-MOFs achieved high fructose selectivity at high glucose conversion, and the catalyst is stable and can be reused at least four times.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangang Wang, Jinghua Wang, Yifan Liu, Tihang Liu, Zhaobin Pang, Hongyou Cui, Yuan Zhang, Feng Song
Summary: This paper reports the highly efficient conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to ethyl lactate using a series of Zn-based catalysts. The Zn species played a decisive role in regulating the strengths of the acidic and basic sites to match the rate of each reaction in the tandem reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junyan Fu, Feng Shen, Xiaoning Liu, Xinhua Qi
Summary: In-situ MgO-doped ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC@MgO) was fabricated using a formaldehyde-free self-assembly method, with biomass-derived tannin as the carbon precursor and Mg2+ as the cross-linker and catalyst precursor. The OMC@MgO exhibited well-controlled mesoporous structures, high surface area, and good catalytic activity, achieving a high fructose yield with good selectivity from glucose. It also showed tolerance to high glucose concentrations and maintained recyclability.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mian Laiq Ur Rehman, Qidong Hou, Xinyu Bai, Yifan Nie, Hengli Qian, Tianliang Xia, Ruite Lai, Guanjie Yu, Meiting Ju
Summary: Alkali and alkaline-earth-metal-doped carbon nitride exhibit strong alkalinity and superior catalytic performance in the selective isomerization of glucose to fructose.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jian Tang, Jun Wang, Jean-Luc Maurice, Wanghua Chen, Martin Foldyna, Linwei Yu, Egor D. Leshchenko, Vladimir G. Dubrovskii, Pere Roca Cabarrocas
Summary: This study demonstrates that plasma-assisted vapor-liquid-solid (PA-VLS) method can be used to synthesize monocrystalline Ge nanowires with In and Sn catalysts, avoiding sidewall deposition issues.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miriam El Tawil-Lucas, Maia Montana, Miguel Macias-Villasevil, Jovita Moreno, Jose Iglesias
Summary: In this study, the selective isomerization of aldoses into ketoses using different commercial Bronsted basic anion resins at low temperature conditions was investigated. Strong basic resins, especially IRA-900, showed the best performance, yielding fructose with high selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alicia Coloma, Alexandra Velty, Urbano Diaz
Summary: In this study, a one-pot synthesis method was presented to generate functionalized organosilica nanoparticles for the synthesis of multi-functional hybrid catalysts. Various organic functional elements were covalently incorporated onto the surface of the nanoparticles, allowing for the generation of hybrid spherical nanoparticles with tunable acidic, basic, and amphiphilic properties. The physico-chemical properties of the hybrid materials were fully characterized, and the potential uses of these materials as catalysts for biomass conversion were evaluated.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiqiang Liu, Yimei Qiu, Xing Tang, Yong Sun, Xianhai Zeng, Lu Lin
Summary: This review provides an in-depth discussion on the reaction mechanism of glucose isomerization by chemocatalytic route, and comprehensively summarizes the recent research progress on glucose isomerization into fructose. Based on the discussion on the catalysts for glucose isomerization and their catalysis, the ongoing research on the chemocatalytic isomerization of glucose into fructose is envisaged.
PROGRESS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Irina Delidovich
Summary: This Perspective discusses recent advances in the isomerization of aldoses into ketoses catalyzed by bases. It provides an overview of the reaction mechanism, kinetics, and products obtained via base-catalyzed transformations. The use of soluble metal hydroxides and general bases as catalysts, as well as the influence of organic solvents and the salt effect, are also addressed. The application of solid bases for isomerization and the impact of leached species on catalysis are critically discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luke Forster, Mohamed M. M. Kashbor, James Railton, Sarayute Chansai, Christopher Hardacre, Marco Conte, Carmine D'Agostino
Summary: Sn and Ga doped zeolite Y catalysts were studied for the isomerization of glucose to fructose in different solvents. Ethanol favored a Lewis acid site catalyzed pathway, while methanol resulted in an equal distribution of products. The catalysts were inactive in water due to strong solvent adsorption. The results provide evidence of the importance of solvent adsorption properties in zeolites for glucose to fructose isomerization and may aid in designing and optimizing catalytic systems.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maoyi Yi, Jie Li, Mengran Wang, Xinming Fan, Bo Hong, Zhian Zhang, Aonan Wang, Yanqing Lai
Summary: In this study, polyacrylic acid (PAA) was used as a binder for the cathode in all-solid-state batteries. Through H+/Li+ exchange reaction, a uniform PAA-Li coating layer was formed on the cathode surface, improving the stability of the cathodic interface and the crystal structure. The SC-NCM83-PAA cathode exhibited superior cycling performance compared to traditional PVDF binder.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yonghan Zhou, Zhongfeng Ji, Wenrui Cai, Xuewei He, Ruiying Bao, Xuewei Fu, Wei Yang, Yu Wang
Summary: By learning from the pencil-writing process, a solid-ink rubbing technology (SIR-tech) has been invented to develop durable metallic coatings on diverse substrates. The composite metallic skin by SIR-tech outperforms pure liquid-metal coating and shows great potential for various applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ruiqi Tian, Hehe Zhang, Zeyu Yuan, Yuehua Man, Jianlu Sun, Jianchun Bao, Ming-Sheng Wang, Xiaosi Zhou
Summary: In this study, polypyrrole-encapsulated Sb2WO6 microflowers were synthesized and demonstrated to exhibit excellent potassium storage properties and cycling stability. The improved performance of Sb2WO6@PPy was attributed to the unique microflower structure, enhanced electronic conductivity, and protective PPy coating.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Longxing Wu, Zhiqiang Lyu, Zebo Huang, Chao Zhang, Changyin Wei
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive survey on physics-based state of charge (SOC) algorithms applied in advanced battery management system (BMS). It discusses the research progresses of physical SOC estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries and presents future perspectives for this field.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Honggang Huang, Yao Chen, Hui Fu, Cun Chen, Hanjun Li, Zhe Zhang, Feili Lai, Shuxing Bai, Nan Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: The d-d orbital coupling induced by crystal-phase engineering effectively adjusts the electronic structure of electrocatalysts, improving their activity and stability, which is significant for electrocatalyst research.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Quanzhen Sun, Yifan Li, Caixia Zhang, Shunli Du, Weihao Xie, Jionghua Wu, Qiao Zheng, Hui Deng, Shuying Cheng
Summary: In this study, indium (In) ions were introduced into flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)(4) (CZTSSe) solar cells to modify the back interface and passivate deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk. The results showed that In doping effectively inhibited the formation of secondary phase and V-Sn defects, decreased the barrier height at the back interface, passivated deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk, increased carrier concentration, and significantly reduced the V-OC deficit. Eventually, a flexible CZTSSe solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 10.01% was achieved. This synergistic strategy of interface modification and bulk defects passivation through In incorporation provides a new approach for fabricating efficient flexible kesterite-based solar cells.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Negah Hashemi, Jafar Hussain Shah, Cejun Hu, Subhajit Nandy, Pavlo Aleshkevych, Sumbal Farid, Keun Hwa Chae, Wei Xie, Taifeng Liu, Junhu Wang, Mohammad Mahdi Najafpour
Summary: This study investigates the effects of Fe on the oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) in the presence of Au. The study identifies two distinct areas of OER associated with Fe and Au sites at different overpotentials. Various factors were varied to observe the behaviors of FeOxHy/Au during OER. The study reveals strong electronic interaction between Fe and Au, and proposes a lattice OER mechanism based on FeOxHy.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yingshi Su, Yonghui Cheng, Zhen Li, Yanjia Cui, Caili Yang, Ziyi Zhong, Yibing Song, Gongwei Wang, Lin Zhuang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the key roles of Nafion on Cu nanoparticles electrocatalyst for CO2RR. The Nafion modifier suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction, increases CO2 concentration and mass transfer process, and activates CO2 molecule to enhance C2 product generation. As a result, the selectivity of the hydrogen evolution reaction is reduced and the efficiency of C2 products is significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daijie Deng, Honghui Zhang, Jianchun Wu, Xing Tang, Min Ling, Sihua Dong, Li Xu, Henan Li, Huaming Li
Summary: By doping sulfur into vanadium nitride, the S-VN/Co/NS-MC catalyst exhibits enhanced oxygen reduction reaction activity and catalytic performance. When applied in liquid and flexible ZABs, it shows higher power density, specific capacity, and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yi Li, Fei Zhang
Summary: Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals holds significant application value in the fields of display, detector, and solar cell due to their unique collective properties. This review covers the driving forces, commonly used methods, and different self-assembly structures of perovskite nanocrystals. Additionally, it summarizes the collective optoelectronic properties and application areas of perovskite superlattice structures, and presents an outlook on potential issues and future challenges in the development of perovskite nanocrystals.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anki Reddy Mule, Bhimanaboina Ramulu, Shaik Junied Arbaz, Anand Kurakula, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Direct growth of redox-active noble metals and rational design of multifunctional electrochemical active materials play crucial roles in developing novel electrode materials for energy storage devices. In this regard, silver (Ag) has attracted great attention in the design of efficient electrodes. The construction of multifaceted heterostructure cobalt-iron hydroxide (CFOH) nanowires (NWs)@nickel cobalt manganese hydroxides and/or hydrate (NCMOH) nanosheets (NSs) on the Ag-deposited nickel foam and carbon cloth (i.e., Ag/ NF and Ag/CC) substrates is reported. The as-fabricated Ag@CFOH@NCMOH/NF electrode delivered superior areal capacity value of 2081.9 μA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2. Moreover, as-assembled hybrid cell based on NF (HC/NF) device exhibited remarkable areal capacity value of 1.82 mA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2 with excellent rate capability of 74.77% even at 70 mA cm-2. Furthermore, HC/NF device achieved maximum energy and power densities of 1.39 mW h cm-2 and 42.35 mW cm-2, respectively. To verify practical applicability, both devices were also tested to serve as a self-charging station for various portable electronic devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zanling Huang, Shuqi Zhu, Yuan Duan, Chaoran Pi, Xuming Zhang, Abebe Reda Woldu, Jing-Xin Jian, Paul K. Chu, Qing-Xiao Tong, Liangsheng Hu, Xiangdong Yao
Summary: In this study, it was found that Ni sites act as a host to attract Fe(III) to form Fe(Ni)(III) binary centers, which promote the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity and stability by cyclical formation of intermediates. Additionally, other ions can also catalyze the OER process on different electrodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Zeng, Jian Bao, Ya Zhang, Xun-Lu Li, Cui Ma, Rui-Jie Luo, Chong-Yu Du, Xuan Xu, Zhe Mei, Zhe Qian, Yong-Ning Zhou
Summary: The balance between cationic redox and oxygen redox is crucial for achieving high energy density and cycle stability in sodium batteries. This study demonstrates the reversible Mn2+/Mn4+ redox in a P3-Na0.65Li0.2Co0.05Mn0.75O2 cathode material through Co substitution, effectively suppressing the contribution of oxygen redox and improving structure stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daniela M. Josepetti, Bianca P. Sousa, Simone A. J. Rodrigues, Renato G. Freitas, Gustavo Doubek
Summary: Lithium-oxygen batteries have high energy density potential but face challenges in achieving high cyclability. This study used operando Raman experiments and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the initial discharge processes in porous carbon electrodes. The results indicate that the reaction occurs at the Li2O2 surface and the growth of Li2O2 forms a more compact and homogeneous structure.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ziqi Zhang, Jinyun Xu, Yu Zhang, Liping Zhao, Ming Li, Guoqiang Zhong, Di Zhao, Minjing Li, Xudong Hu, Wenju Zhu, Chunming Zheng, Xiaohong Sun
Summary: This paper explores the challenge of increasing global CO2 emissions and highlights the role of porous metal oxide materials in electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR). Porous metal oxides offer high surface area and tunability for optimizing CO2RR reaction mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
