Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juxia Xiong, Ji Yang, Xiao Chi, Kang Wu, Linghe Song, Tan Li, Yun Zhao, Haomin Huang, Peirong Chen, Junliang Wu, Liming Chen, Mingli Fu, Daiqi Ye
Summary: Developing advanced Pd-based catalysts with highly efficient catalytic activity and long-term stability remains challenging. The Pd-Co2NiO4 catalysts prepared in this study exhibited attractive activity and stability for methane complete oxidation. The enhanced catalytic properties were attributed to the modulation of electronic structure and metal-support interactions by PdOx species incorporated into Co2NiO4 lattice and surface.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Binghong Song, Caiting Li, Xueyu Du, Shanhong Li, Yindi Zhang, Yue Lyu, Qihao Zhou
Summary: Cu1Ce3 catalyst shows superior toluene oxidation activity with high selectivity and stability, making it promising for practical applications. The catalytic oxidation of toluene over Cu1Ce3 catalyst involves two main pathways through benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sengeni Anantharaj, Taiki Nagamatsu, Shohei Yamaoka, Mochen Li, Suguru Noda
Summary: Efficient catalysis of methanol electrooxidation in alkaline conditions was achieved using 3d transition metal-based oxides and hydroxides, with copper oxides and hydroxides demonstrating exceptional activity. By utilizing the 3D configuration of a copper foam substrate and the inherent nickel impurity present, the copper oxide/hydroxide catalyst showed outstanding methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) activity, as evidenced by high current densities and excellent stability. The presence of nickel impurity led to intrinsic activity enhancement, showcasing the potential for facile enhancement of Cu-based MOR electrocatalysts.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Yang, Libo Li, Yuhang Shan, Xibang Chen, Yangmingyue Zhao, Shubo Fan
Summary: The flower-shaped CuO-ZnO heterojunction is able to capture and catalyze polysulfides, addressing the issues of polysulfide shuttle phenomenon and sluggish electrode kinetics in Li-S batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Li, Xuan Wang, Kun Liu, Huamei Sun, Dongmei Sun, Kai Huang, Yawen Tang, Wei Xing, Hao Li, Gengtao Fu
Summary: In this work, a high-performance P-Ce SAs@CoO catalyst was designed and synthesized, and its oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanism and active sites were investigated through experimental and theoretical analysis. The results provide a basis for the structural design and mechanistic understanding of high-performance RE-TMO catalysts.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Constantinos M. Damaskinos, Aasif A. Dabbawala, Dalaver H. Anjum, Michalis A. Vasiliades, Nimer Wehbe, Angelos M. Efstathiou, Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Aseel G. S. Hussien, Maryam T. A. Khaleel
Summary: This study investigates the effects of La3+ and Sm3+ heteroatoms in a catalytic system on carbon deposition and removal in the dry reforming of methane. The results show that Ni nanoparticles supported on La3+-doped ceria have higher initial rates of carbon oxidation and lower rates of carbon accumulation compared to Ni nanoparticles supported on Sm3+-doped ceria.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rea Divina Mero, Chun-Hao Lai, Chao-Hung Du, Hsiang-Lin Liu
Summary: CuB2O4 has unique chemical and physical properties, such as band gap redshift and phonon softening phenomena, indicating the presence of complex spin-charge-lattice interactions in CuB2O4.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuying Gao, Qianhong Zhu, Shan He, Shengyang Wang, Wei Nie, Kaifeng Wu, Fengtao Fan, Can Li
Summary: Surface plasmon resonance-induced charge separation plays important roles in plasmon-related applications. In this study, Schottky-free Au nanoparticle (NP)/NiO/Au nanoparticles-on-a-mirror plasmonic photocatalysts were designed to support plasmon-induced interfacial hole transfer. The observations provide an improved understanding of charge transfer management and utilization in plasmonic photocatalysis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Dang, Guangtu Wang, Gehong Su, Zhiwei Lu, Yanying Wang, Tao Liu, Xiang Pu, Xianxiang Wang, Chun Wu, Chang Song, Qingbiao Zhao, Hanbing Rao, Mengmeng Sun
Summary: This study successfully predicted the activity of nanomaterials and revealed the double enzyme-like activity mechanisms for Ni/CoMoO4. It also demonstrated that interface engineering can enhance the catalytic kinetics of enzyme-like activity. Furthermore, a colorimetric signal and intelligent biosensor based on deep learning were used to detect specific substances. The study provides valuable insights for the development of nanozymes and other advanced catalysts, as well as the understanding of their catalytic and detection mechanisms.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qinghe Liu, Sen Wang, Fei Han, Shupei Lv, Daokui Li, Jing Ouyang
Summary: Manganese oxide is a promising gaseous heterogeneous catalyst with low cost, environmental friendliness, and high catalytic oxidation performance. Modulating the interfacial coupling effect of manganese oxides through chemical means is an effective way to improve their catalytic performance. This study proposes a novel one-step synthetic strategy for highly efficient ultrathin manganese-based catalysts by optimizing metal/manganese oxide multi-interfacial coupling. The study also reveals the effect of interfacial effect on the intrinsic properties of manganese oxides, providing new insights into the optimal design of transition metal oxide interfacial assemblies for efficient catalytic reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Pan, Kun Ni, Yue Ma, Hongjian Wu, Xiaoyu Tang, Juan Xiong, Yaping Yang, Chuanren Ye, Hong Yuan, Miao-Ling Lin, Jiayu Dai, Mengjian Zhu, Ping-Heng Tan, Yanwu Zhu, Kostya S. Novoselov
Summary: The study demonstrates that the transition from 3R to 2H phase in graphite can be promoted by changing the charged state of the graphite, lowering the energy barrier. Charge transfer from lithium nitride to graphite can reduce the transition temperature to 350 degrees Celsius. The proposed interlayer slipping model offers potential control over the topological states at the interfaces between different phases.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Zhang, Hongsen Wang, Lingling Shui, Guofu Zhou, Xin Wang, Ruguang Ma, Jiacheng Wang
Summary: The integration of fast electrochemical double-layer capacitance and large pseudocapacitance by synthesizing ultrathin Ni(OH)(2) nanosheets coupled with conductive reduced graphene oxide (rGO) shows significant improvement in overall performance of supercapacitors. The hybrid material exhibits higher specific capacitance and cycle stability compared to bare Ni(OH)(2) nanosheets, demonstrating enhanced electrochemical capability. This study provides insights into constructing high-performance two-dimensional hybrid electrodes for the new-generation energy storage system.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhixue Zhang, Miao Xie, Zhaojun Liu, Yiming Lu, Shumeng Zhang, Moxuan Liu, Kai Liu, Tao Cheng, Chuanbo Gao
Summary: Controllably incorporating multiple non-noble metals into noble metal nanoparticles enhances the catalytic activity by modifying the electronic structure, leading to the designable synthesis of multimetallic alloy nanomaterials. The electronic coupling among the alloy components improves the adsorption energy and kinetics of the methanol oxidation reaction, making the ternary alloy nanowires top-ranked catalysts with improved stability. This approach opens up opportunities for designing highly efficient catalysts for various applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Wang, Junshan Li, Qian Xue, Xu Han, Congcong Xing, Zhifu Liang, Pablo Guardia, Yong Zuo, Ruifeng Du, Lluis Balcells, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Xueqiang Qi, Andreu Cabot
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of cobalt-iron oxide nanosheets with controlled amounts of SO42- anionic groups, which exhibit excellent performance in the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The synthesis involves the use of a cobalt-based zeolitic imidazolate framework as a template and a source of iron and sulfate. Through a diffusion-controlled process, the structure of the framework is etched, forming porous assemblies of nanosheets. Iron ions partially replace cobalt, and sulfate ions are anchored on the material surface. The optimized material demonstrates outstanding OER activity, with a low overpotential and high stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhihe Zhang, Kai Feng, Binhang Yan
Summary: In this study, Ni/CeO2 catalysts with abundant Ni-CeO2 interfaces were synthesized by an improved co-precipitation method, which showed enhanced catalytic performance for CO2 methanation. The improved synthesis method promoted the formation of Ni-O-Ce interfacial sites, providing more active sites for CO2 activation and improving the methanation performance.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong-Lin Huo, Yi-Jing Gu, Zi-Liang Chen, Xiao-Yu Ma, Fu-Zhong Wu, Xin-Yi Dai
Summary: In this study, Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.6-xAlxO2 cathodes with an in situ-synthesized Li2CO3 coating layer were used to improve their electrochemical performance. The coating layer inhibited the structural transition and reduced the generation of Mn3+. The Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.56Al0.04O2@Li2CO3 coating sample showed excellent capacity retention and low voltage decay. Lithium-ion full cells composed of Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.56Al0.04O2@Li2CO3 and graphite exhibited high energy density with good capacity retention.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziliang Chen, Hongyuan Yang, Stefan Mebs, Holger Dau, Matthias Driess, Zhaowu Wang, Zhenhui Kang, Prashanth W. Menezes
Summary: A hydrogen processing strategy is developed to improve the performance of LaNi5 as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The surface of LaNi5 is reconstructed into a porous hetero-nanoarchitecture composed of gamma-NiOOH nanocrystals, which optimizes the charge transfer and structural integrity. The hydrogen-processed OER catalyst shows a significantly reduced overpotential and remarkable stability in alkaline media, making it a promising candidate for industrial applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yige Xiong, Xiaohui Yan, Taibai Li, Huixin Jin, Ziliang Chen, Xuejiao Xu, Xiang Ji, Xiang Ge
Summary: In this study, a new design strategy called Micro-tabless-pouch-cell(MTPC) is developed to achieve miniaturization of batteries. By replacing the conventional ultrasonic welding protocol with an innovative tab-glue-hot-welding process during sealing, MTPC demonstrates comparable electrochemical performance to coin cells while significantly reducing the weight of the entire device. MTPC also enables easy integration on flexible substrates and has a unique structure that allows for function extensibility, making it a promising option for various high-end flexible electronics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongyuan Yang, Jie Wu, Zhengran Chen, Kai Zou, Ruihong Liang, Zhenhui Kang, Prashanth W. Menezes, Ziliang Chen
Summary: Modulating electrocatalysts using physical fields has attracted significant attention. In this study, a controllable piezoelectric strategy was utilized to induce local electric fields on a polarized ceramic catalyst surface, optimizing the binding strength of oxygen-containing intermediates and mitigating the disproportionation of peroxide products during oxygen reduction reactions.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Hong, Yingming Wang, Ruirui Wang, Ziliang Chen, Hongyuan Yang, Kai Yu, Yang Liu, Hui Huang, Zhenhui Kang, Prashanth W. Menezes
Summary: A unique heterocomposite consisting of carbon dots (CDs) inserted into cobalt-based zeolitic imidazolate framework (Co-ZIF) nanosheet arrays (Co-ZIF/CDs/CC) has been constructed for alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER), demonstrating improved OER activity and electron conductivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chengyu Fu, Weiju Hao, Jinli Fan, Qiang Zhang, Yanhui Guo, Jinchen Fan, Ziliang Chen, Guisheng Li
Summary: In this study, highly efficient and robust Ni-P-based nanoballs (NiPx@HA) grown on hydrophobic asbestos were synthesized for alkaline simulated seawater electrolysis. The strong chemical attachment between the substrate and nickel-rich components, as well as the hexagonal Ni5P4 crystalline modification and fast electron transfer capability contribute to the excellent performance. The versatile strategy allows for multi-elemental doping, flexible substrate employment, and scalable synthesis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingming Wang, Hui Huang, Jie Wu, Hongyuan Yang, Zhenhui Kang, Yang Liu, Zhaowu Wang, Prashanth W. W. Menezes, Ziliang Chen
Summary: Se-vacancy with charge polarization is created in the NiSe2 structure, which enhances the stability, decreases the electron transfer kinetics, and optimizes the free adsorption energy of reaction intermediate. The prepared NiSe2-V-Se exhibits high selectivity in alkaline media and excellent stability over a wide potential range.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yong-Lin Huo, Yi-Jing Gu, Zi-Liang Chen, Xiao-Yu Ma, Yi-Ge Xiong, Hua-Fei Zhang, Fu-Zhong Wu, Xin-Yi Dai
Summary: A technique of stabilizing the crystal structure and reducing the surface oxygen activity is proposed, achieving better voltage attenuation and capacity retention. The addition of a coating layer and highly concentrated oxygen vacancies inhibits structural transformation and oxygen release during the charge and discharge process.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyuan Yang, Pramod V. Menezes, Guoliang Dai, Gonela Vijaykumar, Ziliang Chen, Mohammad Al-Shakran, Timo Jacob, Matthias Driess, Prashanth W. Menezes
Summary: Developing bifunctional electrodes for oxidation catalysis is highly desirable for hydrogen and value-added chemicals production. Here, we directly activate the nickel foam through the incorporation of elemental P (P-NF) using a facile, controllable, and ultrafast in-liquid plasma electrolysis approach. The practical bifunctionality of P-NF is additionally verified with selective oxygenation of organics forming value-added chemicals.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haiwei Yang, Siqing Shao, Wenxiang Zhu, Mengjie Ma, Yi Zhang, Chenrui Shao, Fan Liao, Ziliang Chen, Mingwang Shao, Kui Yin
Summary: The Co3O4 nanoparticles embedded in F, N-doped graphene have been shown to optimize the catalytic activity of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The Co3O4/F, N-doped G-2 catalyst exhibits excellent stability, anti-toxicity, and practical application prospects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong-Lin Huo, Yi-Jing Gu, Zi-Liang Chen, Xiao-Yu Ma, Fu-Zhong Wu, Xin-Yi Dai
Summary: This study synthesized manganese-based metal-organic frameworks with different structures using aromatic carboxylic acids as precursors, and then used them to prepare spinel LiMn2O4 cathode materials. The aim was to enhance capacity, cycle stability, and rate performance by reducing diffusion resistance, exposing the (111) plane, and increasing the Mn3+ content.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yongsen Zheng, Pengxu Wei, Ziliang Chen, Yang Cao, Liang Lin
Summary: We propose an effective neural recommender system called graph-convolved factorization machine (GCFM), which extends feature interactions from pairs to neighbors, capturing more comprehensive and explainable information while reaping the advantages of representation learning. GCFM significantly outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms and shows interpretability in recommendation tasks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE AND DATA ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Junfan Lin, Keze Wang, Ziliang Chen, Xiaodan Liang, Liang Lin
Summary: The medical diagnosis assistant aims to build an interactive diagnostic agent that can discriminate diseases by sequentially inquiring about symptoms. However, passive data collection may introduce task-unrelated biases that hinder the agent's ability to learn transportable knowledge. This work identifies and resolves two representative non-causal biases and proposes solutions to improve the diagnostic accuracy and generalization.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PATTERN ANALYSIS AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yingming Wang, Hongyuan Yang, Zhiwei Liu, Kui Yin, Zhaowu Wang, Hui Huang, Yang Liu, Zhenhui Kang, Ziliang Chen
Summary: This study explores the use of layered nickel ditelluride as an electrocatalyst for the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e- ORR), demonstrating high selectivity and activity in both alkaline and neutral media. In situ Raman spectra, theoretical calculations, and microstructural analysis reveal the underlying factors contributing to its excellent performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianyu Yang, Ziliang Chen, Yingming Wang, Hui Huang, Kui Yin, Fan Liao, Yang Liu, Zhenhui Kang
Summary: An oriented coupling strategy is developed for the acidic hydrogen evolution reaction by in situ inserting hollow porous Co/NC nanocage by Si nanowires, which delivers remarkable activity and stability. The presence of Si nanowire toward Co/NC polyhedra not only facilitates the charge transfer during catalysis, but also optimizes the hydrogen adsorption and desorption.
