Article
Energy & Fuels
Lin Hu, Quan-quan Shen, Xiao Yang, Xian-kun Wu, Rui Luo, Xiao-ju Wen, Zheng-hao Fei
Summary: In this study, a composite material derived from lignin and phytic acid was used as a high activity catalyst for solar-assisted water splitting, showing enhanced catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruihong Guo, Lingling Gao, Yujuan Zhang, Xiutang Zhang, Mingming Ma, Tuoping Hu
Summary: In this study, CoP-Co2P@CC-300 composites self-supported on carbon cloth were prepared and showed excellent catalytic activity in hydrazine-assisted hydrogen production. The required voltages for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR) on CoP-Co2P@CC-300 were comparable or even higher than that reported at 10 mA cm-2, indicating its high performance. Furthermore, an overall hydrazine splitting (OHzS) electrolyzer was assembled using CoP-Co2P@CC-300 electrodes, and it achieved efficient hydrogen production with a low cell voltage of 37 mV at 10 mA cm-2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Zhou, Yubin Kuang, Guangzhi Hu, Xinzhong. Wang, Ligang Feng
Summary: This study demonstrates a low-energy input method for hydrogen production from water electrolysis via methanol-assisted electrolysis. The researchers used a novel catalyst, Pt-CoTe/NC nanospheres, which exhibited superior catalytic activity and stability. The results showed that methanol oxidation reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction were effectively promoted with the optimized Pt-CoTe/NC catalyst.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ying Li, Yue Zhao, Fu-Min Li, Zhiya Dang, Pingqi Gao
Summary: This study achieves superior electrocatalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction and the anodic hydrazine oxidation reaction by preparing ultrathin NiSe nanosheet arrays on nickel foam. The excellent performance of the material is attributed to factors such as abundant electrocatalytic active sites, rugged nanosheet surface, Se enrichment, and 3D porous structure.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wentao Liu, Tongtong Shi, Zhongbao Feng
Summary: By employing hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR) instead of oxygen evolution reaction (OER), energy-saving hydrogen generation can be realized. Here, a combined experimental and theoretical investigation of zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 coupling with CoNiSe-3 (ZIF67@CoNiSe-3) as an efficient electrocatalyst towards both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and HzOR is introduced. The as-prepared ZIF67@CoNiSe-3 with nanoflower structure and highly porous ultrathin nanosheet arrays endow advanced electrocatalytic properties for HER and HzOR.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaxin Li, Xiaoqiang Du, Xiaoshuang Zhang, Zhipeng Wang
Summary: This paper presents a new method for exploring novel and environmentally friendly bifunctional electrocatalysts for urea electrolysis by synthesizing a bifunctional electrocatalyst with heterostructure. The synthesized catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic activity for urea electrolysis, achieving high current density with low potential requirement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yu-Chuan Jiang, Hui-Ying Sun, Ya-Nan Li, Jia-Wei He, Qi Xue, Xinlong Tian, Fu-Min Li, Shi-Bin Yin, Dong-Sheng Li, Yu Chen
Summary: The Pd@RhPd NDs synthesized exhibit high catalytic activity in methanol electrolysis, indicating great potential for efficient hydrogen production.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingyan Xu, Xuan Huang, Shangheng Liu, Zhiwei Hu, Cheng-Wei Kao, Ting-Shan Chan, Hongbo Geng, Ying Zhang, Xiaoqing Huang
Summary: In this study, an ultrathin Ir-Sb nanowires protected by antimony oxides (SbOx) was synthesized as an efficient bifunctional catalyst for both alkaline hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The SbOx protective layer not only contributes to the maintenance of morphology and anti-CO poisoning ability but also enhances the catalytic activities of Ir-Sb nanowires in HOR and HER. The ultrathin morphology and H2O-occupied Sb sites optimize the absorption of OH⋆ in alkaline HER/HOR electrolysis, leading to superior catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bezawit Z. Desalegn, Kim Hern, Jeong Gil Seo
Summary: The study focuses on using transition metal selenides for hydrogen production and environmental treatment, achieving low overpotentials, high faradaic efficiency, and stable performance in urea and water electrolysis.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Saswati Santra, Verena Streibel, Ian D. Sharp
Summary: The transition from a global economy dependent on fossil fuels to one based on sustainable energy conversion technologies is the primary challenge of the day. Earth-abundant bifunctional transition metal catalysts, especially those based on molybdenum (Mo), show great promise in reducing cost, simplifying systems, and providing prospects for accelerated scaling and sustainable material reuse. This comprehensive review focuses on recent progress in Mo-based multifunctional catalysts, discussing various formations and structures, as well as emerging trends and opportunities in this promising materials space.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueda Ding, Lishun Pei, Yuxin Huang, Dongyang Chen, Zailai Xie
Summary: Hollow NiCoP nanoprisms show excellent performance in alkaline HER and UOR, requiring low cell voltages for high current densities. The Co substitution in Ni2P is found to enhance the adsorption and dissociation of water molecules, optimizing the energy for active hydrogen atoms and improving urea molecule adsorption, thus accelerating kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi-Lai Liu, Yu-Chuan Jiang, Jiang-Tao Huang, Wei Zhong, Bin He, Pu-Jun Jin, Yu Chen
Summary: PdPt bimetallenes are obtained through galvanic replacement reaction and demonstrate significantly enhanced electroactivity for formate oxidation and hydrogen evolution reactions. Inspired by their excellent electroactivity, a two-electrode system is constructed, which achieves hydrogen production at a significantly lower voltage compared to traditional water electrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Qiu, Mengxiao Sun, Jia Cheng, Junwei Sun, Deshuai Sun, Lixue Zhang
Summary: An efficient and durable bifunctional Ni-Fe/NiMoNx electrocatalyst has been synthesized, exhibiting significant performances in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. It requires low energy input for overall water splitting.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingjia Li, Qin Sun, Pingping Li, Ziyi Wan, Sitong Liu, Zhifan Wang, Jun Liu, Lu Li, Guowei Deng, Min Yang
Summary: A novel Pt anchoring WO3 nanoarray catalyst is reported, which exhibits superior bifunctional performance for HzOR/HER under alkaline conditions. Pt/WO3/NF requires an ultrasmall overpotential of 34.6 and 226.38 mV to achieve 10 and 100 mA cm(-2) for HzOR, respectively. When used for HER-HzOR electrolysis, Pt/WO3/NF requires low voltages of 0.717 V and 1.049 V at 100 and 200 mA cm(-2), respectively.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zehao Xiao, Chang Lu, Jie Wang, Yinyin Qian, Bowen Wang, Qiang Zhang, Aidong Tang, Huaming Yang
Summary: Sulfion oxidation reaction has the potential to replace the slow water oxidation reaction, saving power consumption and purifying sulfion-rich environmental wastewater. Bifunctional Co3S4 nanowires are used to assemble a hybrid seawater electrolyzer, enabling both anodic sulfion oxidation and cathodic seawater reduction with ultra-low power consumption, saving energy consumption over 70% compared to traditional water splitting systems.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ming Wei, Wenbo Lu, Mi Zhu, Rui Zhang, Wenli Hu, Xiaowei Cao, Jianfeng Jia, Haishun Wu
Summary: In this study, cobalt phosphide nanowire arrays were prepared on titanium mesh and used for the detection of dopamine. The electrochemical behavior of the sensor showed admirable parameters, with a wide linear range, high sensitivity, and low detection limit in neutral PBS. The sensor demonstrated successful detection of dopamine in human blood serum, highlighting its potential for clinical applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaowei Cao, Qilong Song, Yue Sun, Yu Mao, Wenbo Lu, Li Li
Summary: An innovative biosensor combining surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and lateral flow assay with aptamer recognition was developed for convenient, rapid, sensitive and accurate detection of thrombin and PDGF-BB associated with prostate cancer simultaneously. The biosensor operation involves the use of specific aptamers to recognize and capture thrombin and PDGF-BB, allowing for their simultaneous detection in a sandwich structure.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cancan Bao, Rui Zhang, Yanxia Qiao, Xiaowei Cao, Fangyuan He, Wenli Hu, Ming Wei, Wenbo Lu
Summary: A simple electrochemical immunosensor based on three-dimensional Au nanoparticles anchored on a cobalt boride nanowire array (AuNPs/CoB NWA) electrode is developed for the detection of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). An innovative signal amplification strategy is proposed without using the second labeled antibody to enhance sensitivity of the immunosensor. The electrocatalytic reduction of Nile blue A (NBA) is amplified on AuNPs/CoB NWAs, allowing for the accurate detection of PSA in human serum samples with high sensitivity and fine linearity.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xuebo Liu, Fangyuan He, Liwei Bai, Xiaowei Cao, Chang Liu, Wenbo Lu
Summary: This study reports a facile strategy to obtain a new carbon material for highly sensitive and selective determination of HQ and CC. The material exhibits good electrical conductivity and electrocatalytic abilities, making it a promising candidate for environmental water monitoring and drinking water safety.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xuebo Liu, Liwei Bai, Xiaowei Cao, Feng Wu, Tao Yin, Wenbo Lu
Summary: In this study, a MXene/P-BiOCl/Ru(bpy)32+ heterojunction composite was reported for constructing an electro-chemiluminescence immunosensor for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. The combination of two-dimensional materials and architectures enabled efficient signal amplification and co-reaction acceleration, resulting in high sensitivity and detection range for the target protein.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Li-Wei Bai, Yu-Fen Shi, Xue Zhang, Xue-Bo Liu, Feng Wu, Chang Liu, Jian-Feng Jia, Wen-Bo Lu
Summary: An innovative electrochemical sensor based on two-dimensional nickel molybdate nanowires has been developed for the ultra-sensitive determination of hydroquinone. This sensor shows great potential for practical application in human health and environmental monitoring.
JOURNAL OF ANALYSIS AND TESTING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinjin Cao, Tingting Li, Ting Liu, Yanhui Zheng, Jiamiao Liu, Qifan Yang, Xuguang Li, Wenbo Lu, Yongju Wei, Wenhong Li
Summary: The spectral difference between formononetin (F) and ononin (FG), two isoflavones, is explained through a study of their fluorescence molecular structure. The fluorescence enhancement of FG in hot alkaline conditions is reported for the first time. F exhibits fluorescence only at pH >4.8 due to deprotonation of 7-OH, while the anionic form of F produces strong and stable fluorescence between pH 9.3 and 12.0. The fluorescence quantum yields of F and FG are measured to be 0.042 and 0.020, respectively. The differences in fluorescence characteristics between F and FG allow for the identification and quantitative analysis of components in Chinese herbal medicine.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pei Liu, Tiantian Zhan, Xuchun Chen, Haixia Li, Qinglun Wang, Wenbo Lu, Lifang Jiao
Summary: O3-type layered oxides have great potential as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries, but their practical applications are hindered by structural instability and irreversible phase transitions. This study demonstrates a feasible strategy to construct stabilized O3-type layered oxides by doping with a transition metal ion (Zn2+), which improves capacity retention and lifespan, offering a promising approach for high-performance sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liwei Bai, Yufen Shi, Xue Zhang, Xiaowei Cao, Jianhua Jia, Huanhuan Shi, Wenbo Lu
Summary: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is a super amplifier of basic diseases. This article presents an electrochemical immunosensor based on polyaniline functionalized NiFeP nanosheet arrays and Au/Cu2O nanocubes as a signal amplifier for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein (SARS-CoV-2 NP). The immunosensor shows a wide linear range, low detection limit, selectivity, repeatability, stability, and excellent analytical performance in human serum samples, suggesting its potential for personalized point-of-care clinical diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenbo Lu, Xue Zhang, Wenting Tong, Ming Wei
Summary: In this study, Au nanoparticle decorated Ni2P nanosheet arrays (Au/Ni2P) with a porous grid were synthesized for the first time. A hydroquinone sensor was fabricated using Au/Ni2P with a porous grid, taking advantage of the synergistic catalysis of Au nanoparticles and Ni2P. The sensor exhibited excellent performance with a wide linear range, high sensitivity, and reliable selectivity, repeatability, and stability.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lanfang Wang, Ruifang Ding, Yanqing Hao, Yujia Li, Wenjiao Liu, Wenbo Lu, Xiaohong Xu
Summary: A novel light-driven non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on AuNi nanodendrites has been successfully developed. The nanodendritic structure provides a large surface area and excellent electron transfer for glucose oxidation. Under visible light illumination, this hierarchical hybrid structure exhibits remarkable photoelectrocatalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenbo Lu, Rui Zhang, Xue Zhang, Yufen Shi, Yupeng Wang, Huanhuan Shi
Summary: A novel PEC sensor using Fe2TiO5 nanodisks has been developed for accurate detection of glucose in human blood serum, exhibiting a wide linear range, low limit of detection, and high sensitivity. This sensor has great potential for application in point-of-care clinical diagnosis.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Xiaowei Cao, Yu Mao, Yuexing Gu, Shengjie Ge, Wenbo Lu, Yingyan Gu, Zhiyue Li
Summary: A novel detection method combining surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) was proposed to rapidly and sensitively detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) related to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The method demonstrated high specificity, reproducibility, and stability, and its clinical feasibility was verified by analyzing serum samples. The constructed micro-platform has great potential in dynamic monitoring of cancer staging and early cancer screening.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ya Li, Zhiling Liu, Wenbo Lu, Man Zhao, He Xiao, Tianjun Hu, Jianchun Ma, Zhanfeng Zheng, Jianfeng Jia, Haishun Wu
Summary: The novel core-shell nanoarchitecture consisting of Cu-based metal-organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (TpBD-COFs) can be used to prepare an aptasensor for the detection of platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB), achieving sensitive and selective detection of specific biomarkers.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yue Sun, Youwei Wang, Wenbo Lu, Chang Liu, Shengjie Ge, Xinyu Zhou, Caili Bi, Xiaowei Cao
Summary: A novel SERS probe was developed for the detection of caspase-3 during cervical cancer cell apoptosis, showing excellent reproducibility and selectivity with a detection limit of 0.127 fM and a dynamic range from 1 fM to 1 nM. The probe can real-time monitor the spatiotemporal dynamics of caspase-3 in apoptotic cells, offering great potential for determining enzymatic activities in cell physiological processes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)