Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jagan Radhakrishnan, Abdul Kareem, Sellappan Senthilkumar, Krishnendu Biswas
Summary: In this correspondence, a viable methodology for the synthesis of multilayered MoS2 and Sn doped MoS2 nanosheets with S deficiency is presented. The Sn doping in MoS2 lattice is confirmed, and the Sn doped MoS2 shows lower overpotential and Tafel slope.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Gao, Yiwei Zhao, Xiaoye Du, Dan Qian, Shujiang Ding, Chunhui Xiao, Jin Wang, Zhongxiao Song, Ho Won Jang
Summary: This study reports a facile carbon doping strategy to enhance the phase transition of MoS2 and explains the counterintuitive directionality of the transitions using density functional theory calculations. The results show that the existence of carbon as interstitial atoms is more favorable to the phase transition, and the heterogeneous interfaces between 2H and 1T or 1T' are more conducive to charge transfer. The trinary-heterostructure nanofilm exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activities, providing insights into the phase transition mechanism of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides and guidance for scalable production of trinary-heterostructure electrocatalysts.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Bolar, Subhasis Shit, Pranab Samanta, Naresh Chandra Murmu, Haradhan Kolya, Chun-Won Kang, Tapas Kuila
Summary: This study demonstrates that the presence of synergistic interaction significantly improves the HER electrocatalytic activity of defect-rich 3D rGO-CNT/MoS2 composites, enhancing catalytic performance and stability. The investigation provides a new idea to develop molybdenum disulfide and scaffolds based 3D nanostructures to improve the inherent electrocatalytic activity of HER.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Liu, Zeqi Li, Huili Jiang, Xin Wang, Pufeihong Xia, Zhuojun Duan, Yizhang Ren, Haiyan Xiang, Huimin Li, Jiang Zeng, Yige Zhou, Song Liu
Summary: This study proposes a method of introducing sulfur vacancy and biaxial tensile strain to improve the catalytic performance of monolayer MoS2. The magnitude of the applied tensile strain can be adjusted by controlling the height of nano-cones. On-chip electrochemical devices are constructed to optimize the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of MoS2. The study finds that the HER properties of V-S-MoS2 are highly dependent on the degree of tensile strain.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daying Guo, Zhixin Wan, Guoyong Fang, Mengqi Zhu, Bin Xi
Summary: A highly active and durable electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has been reported. The catalyst demonstrates excellent performance in alkaline and neutral mediums. A ternary composite material with a tandem interface strategy is used, which allows for superior HER performance through the modulation of heterointerface and intermediates electronic structure.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siyu Ji, Yiming Zhang, Ge Ma, Yanyan Wang, Guangke Tian
Summary: In this study, we successfully loaded different quantities of MoS2 nanoflowers into a three-dimensional graphene aerogel skeleton using hydrothermal and freeze-drying processes. The resulting MoS2 nanoflowers/graphene hybrid aerogels showed improved performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), with decreasing initial overpotential and Tafel slope as the amount of MoS2 nanoflowers increased. This enhancement can be attributed to the excellent conductivity of the graphene aerogel, which promotes electron transfer, and the increased number of active sites provided by the highly dispersed distribution of MoS2 nanoflowers. This research provides a method for controllable loading of nanomaterials into a three-dimensional graphene aerogel skeleton and a strategy for enhancing the HER performance of MoS2 nanoflowers.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xingli Wang, Junyu Ge, Nicole Ru-Xuan Ang, Kun Liang, Chong-Wei Tan, Hong Li, Beng Kang Tay
Summary: In this study, Sb nanofilms with lateral dimensions on the centimeter scale and controllable film thickness were successfully prepared using low-power magnetron sputtering deposition. The control of the deposition temperature was found to be important for the final crystalline structure of the nanofilms. Furthermore, the application of the nanofilms as a catalyst for water splitting was demonstrated.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jibiao Guan, Wubing Chen, Yini Fang, Lina Wang, Yaqin Fu, Baochun Guo, Ming Zhang
Summary: The substitution of noble metal catalysts with earth abundant TMs as electrocatalysts for hydrogen production is of great significance. The CNF/Co3S4/MoS2 sandwich-structured self-supported electrodes show outstanding catalytical performance in alkaline media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Devesh Chandra Binwal, K. Pramoda, Alla Zak, Manjodh Kaur, Pallellappa Chithaiah, C. N. R. Rao
Summary: Nanocomposites formed by MoS2 nanotubes with P-modified SWCNT and BCNNT through solution-phase flocculation show enhanced photocatalytic and electrocatalytic HER activities. The H2 yield improves with higher proportion of MoS2 nanotubes, with the MoS2-P.SWCNT (3:1) nanocomposite exhibiting the highest H2 evolution rate. Electrostatic stacking of 1D MoS2 nanotubes with SWCNT/BCNNT appears to be an effective strategy for HER and related catalytic reactions.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Swapna Pahra, Omkar Sangabathula, Chandra S. Sharma, Pooja Devi
Summary: Electrocatalytic water splitting for green hydrogen production has limitations in terms of high cost and limited feedstock. This study investigates the use of candle soot-derived carbon as an inexpensive and noble metal-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from textile wastewater. The carbon catalyst exhibits excellent electrical conductivity and large active surface area, resulting in efficient hydrogen evolution. Under optimal conditions, the catalyst achieves significant degradation of pollutants in textile wastewater and stable hydrogen production. These findings suggest the potential of using an inexpensive non-noble metal catalyst for simultaneous wastewater treatment and hydrogen generation.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Chang, Panlong Zhai, Jungang Hou, Jijun Zhao, Junfeng Gao
Summary: The research shows that Se vacancies in PtSe2 can significantly enhance the efficiency of the hydrogen evolution reaction and also exhibit good catalytic properties for the oxygen evolution reaction. Defective PtSe2 produced via a chemical vapor deposition process is more efficient than Pt foils, indicating its potential for widespread applications.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kuo Cao, Shiwei Sun, Aiying Song, Jinxiao Ba, Haowen Lin, Xianghai Yu, Chengqun Xu, Bingjun Jin, Jan Huang, Donghua Fan
Summary: A new strategy was developed to prepare MoS2 @CoS2/G electrocatalysts with high-percentage metallic 1T-MoS2 phase, which exhibited excellent catalytic activity and stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Jia, Xu Wang, Zhenjiang Lu, Yafei Wu, Rui Sheng, Jing Lv
Summary: The activity of MoS2 in hydrogen evolution reaction is influenced by different sulfur configurations and phases, with metallic 1T phase and bridging S22- as favorable factors. A simple hydrazine hydrate-assisted method was used to synthesize sulfur-rich MoS2, showing improved electrocatalytic performance. This research provides new insights for enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of MoS2 through a straightforward approach.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khadim Shah, Ruoyun Dai, Muhammad Mateen, Zubair Hassan, Zewen Zhuang, Chuhao Liu, Muhammad Israr, Weng-Chon Cheong, Botao Hu, Renyong Tu, Chao Zhang, Xin Chen, Qing Peng, Chen Chen, Yadong Li
Summary: This paper presents an efficient and stable catalyst composed of a single Co atom in RuO2 sphere for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). By modifying the electronic structures of surrounding Ru atoms with a Co single atom, the electrocatalytic activities are remarkably enhanced. The catalyst exhibits ultralow overpotentials and delivers high current densities.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sunil R. Kadam, Sirshendu Ghosh, Ronen Bar-Ziv, Maya Bar-Sadan
Summary: A cost-effective technique was developed to synthesize Mo2C microspheres with optimized HER catalysis performance in alkaline media, showing reduced overpotentials and high stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjing Xu, Xingyun Cai, Songming Cai, Yaxin Shao, Chao Hu, Shirong Lu, Shujiang Ding
Summary: Developing clean and new energy sources with high-efficient energy storage technologies is important due to environmental damage caused by excessive use of fossil energy. Advanced rechargeable lithium batteries with desirable energy and power capabilities are being explored for various applications. This review focuses on recent advances in high-capacity electrode materials and discusses strategies for their practical viability. Enhancing energy density of lithium-ion batteries can be achieved by increasing electrode materials' capacity and output voltage. Integrated battery systems are proposed as a promising solution to improve energy density and address the limitations of power lithium-ion batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guorui Yang, Bo Wen, Yifan Wang, Xinyu Zhou, Xiaofeng Liu, Shujiang Ding
Summary: A Mo2C@Co/C composite material with outstanding environmental stability and high conductivity was synthesized through a facile in situ strategy, which exhibited superior electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinbing Jiang, Lu Qiao, Huan Yang, Ben Q. Li, Shujiang Ding
Summary: This paper presents the synthesis of multi-layer SiO2@Au@SiO2@QDs nanoparticles with dual-functionality of heating and temperature sensing, and their application in in vitro chemo-thermal therapy. The nanoparticles are activated by NIR-light for heating through resonance excitation of surface plasma, and in-situ thermal sensing is achieved by the photoluminescent effect of QDs. They are used as a drug carrier for chemotherapy-photothermal co-treatment of malignant cells. The combined treatment shows synergistic chemotherapeutic-thermal effects, resulting in higher efficacy compared to chemotherapy or photothermal therapy alone.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Feng, Peng Li, Junyi Yin, Zihan Gan, Yuan Gao, Mingyan Li, Yonghong Cheng, Xin Xu, Yaqiong Su, Shujiang Ding
Summary: In this study, a hybrid electrolyte system consisting of 3 M Zn(OTf)2 as zinc salt and 1 M urea + 0.3 M LiOAc as hybrid solute additives is reported for highly reversible aqueous zinc ion batteries.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Feng, Xinyang Li, Xiaofeng Cui, Hongyang Zhao, Kai Xi, Shujiang Ding
Summary: To solve the problem of slow de-solvation kinetics and uneven Zn2+ transport behavior in zinc ion batteries, a periodically alternating electric field is introduced on the Zn anode using a laponite nano-clay layer. This layer creates negative and positive electric fields in the same space but in different directions, achieving both homogeneous Zn2+ transport and effective de-solvation. The laponite film (LAP@Zn) can induce Zn2+ nucleation and suppress dendrite growth on the Zn anode, resulting in high-performance and dendrite-free Zn-based storage systems.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zongjie Sun, Xuetian Deng, Wei Yan, Shujiang Ding
Summary: As a potential alternative to liquid organic electrolytes, solid polymer electrolytes provide good processability and interfacial properties. However, their further development is limited by insufficient ionic conductivity. In this work, we propose the use of synthetic clay Laponite as a filler to enhance ion transport in polymer-based electrolytes. The addition of Laponite to the PEO-LiClO4 system improves the ionic conductivity, lithium-ion transference number, exchange current density, and electrochemical properties of the composite electrolytes, leading to improved stability and performance in solid-state batteries.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wajid Ali, Xinyang Li, Yuxiao Yang, Na Li, Bo Huang, Chengzhang Wu, Shujiang Ding
Summary: In this study, a strategy of designing novel delaminated 3D bimetal MXene (d-TiNbCT x ) nanostructure was proposed to solve the problems of slow kinetic rates, high dehydrogenation temperature, and short cycle life of magnesium hydride (MGH). The on-set dehydrogenation temperature of MGH@d-TiNbCT x composition was reduced to 150°C, achieving 7.2 wt % of hydrogen releasing capacity within the range of 150-250°C. This unique structure, which involves in situ-formed TiH2/NbH2 nanocatalysts, promoted the dissociation of Mg-H bonds and improved the kinetic rates, leading to improved hydrogen storage performance of MGHs.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Chen, Xuetian Deng, Yiyang Gao, Yuanjun Zhao, Xiangpeng Kong, Qiang Rong, Junqiao Xiong, Demei Yu, Shujiang Ding
Summary: An integrated cathode/polymer electrolyte has been developed to address the electrolyte-electrodes interfacial issues in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries, resulting in improved electrochemical performance and mechanical properties.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuhan Li, Kaizheng Zhu, Huaitian Bu, Zhenyu Fu, Anna-Lena Kjoniksen, Bo Nystrom, Shujiang Ding
Summary: A series of AB(6) type-7 miktoarm star copolymers consisting of PEG and PCL were synthesized and introduced into solid electrolyte systems to enhance the properties of composite solid polymer electrolytes. The interaction between the star copolymers and lithium ions improves the segment mobility of the polymer and lithium-ion transfer.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xinbing Jiang, Shaochong Zhu, Huan Yang, Yuxi Fei, Jiuhong Wang, Shujiang Ding
Summary: In this study, a QD-based intracellular 3D thermal imaging system was developed by combining QD fluorescence thermometry with axial localization. The system successfully measured and mapped the three-dimensional temperature distribution in living cells. This method has broad applications in studying intracellular thermal response and regulation.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingyue Wang, Hongyang Zhao, Bowei Du, Xuan Lu, Shujiang Ding, Xiaofei Hu
Summary: Traditional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely studied and applied in various fields. Recently, there has been increasing research interest in the emerging MOF liquids and glasses with fascinating phase transitions and unique functions. This review compiles recent advances in understanding the phase and structure evolution during crystal melting and glass formation, summarizing and evaluating the functional properties of liquid and glassy MOFs and discussing their potential applications and future research directions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxiao Yang, Jianyun Zhao, Jiuhong Wang, Yinhuan Li, Wei Yu, Shujiang Ding
Summary: A facile strategy was developed to create sandwich-like m-Ti3C2/Fe3O4 (MTF) composites by electrostatic assembly, which preserved the electron migration path of m-Ti3C2. The increased Fe3O4 content in the composites inhibited electron migration and led to increased impedance-matching thickness. The MTF composites exhibited exceptional EM wave absorption capacity at a thickness of 2.96 mm, reaching -77.5 dB with an effective absorption band of 3.0 GHz. This study provides a solid theoretical foundation for understanding the influence of electron hopping behaviors on electromagnetic characteristics and offers essential guidance for fabricating high-performance absorbers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Na Li, Bo Wen, Xinyang Li, Anbang Zuo, Shengchun Yang, Shujiang Ding, Guorui Yang
Summary: In this study, ultrathin Gd2O2S nanosheets were fabricated and mixed with rGO to form Gd2O2S/rGO composites. The composites exhibited excellent EM-wave absorption performance and the absorption mechanism was unveiled. This provides a promising approach for the development of lightweight and high-performance microwave attenuation materials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingyan Li, Xiang Feng, Junyi Yin, Tianyi Cui, Fuxiang Li, Jingzhe Chen, Yuyao Lin, Xin Xu, Shujiang Ding, Jianhua Wang
Summary: This study addresses the cycling life limitation of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) by regulating the solvation structure of the electrolyte. By using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA) as a co-solvent, the reactivity of water molecules in the electrolyte is suppressed, resulting in improved stability and performance of the battery.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhan Li, Kai Xi, Mingbo Ma, Shiyao Lu, Hu Wu, Xiaohan Cao, Xinghong Zhang, Shujiang Ding
Summary: A composite solid polymer electrolyte based on poly(thioether)/polyethylene oxide (PTE/PEO) was designed to enhance the conductivity and prevent the dissolution of polysulfides and the growth of lithium dendrites, leading to high capacity and safety of lithium-sulfur batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)