Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpeng Wei, Lingya Yi, Rongfei Wang, Junying Li, Dazhi Li, Tianhao Li, Wei Sun, Weihua Hu
Summary: In this study, a ferric/molybdate co-doping strategy was reported to enhance the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity of Ni oxyhydroxide. The synthesized NiFeMo/NF catalyst exhibited significantly enhanced OER activity with an overpotential of only 274 mV to reach 100 mA cm(-2) in alkaline media.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoning Li, Wei Sun, Chongyan Hao, Ying Bai, Zhengping Fu, Yalin Lu, Xiaolin Wang, Zhenxiang Cheng
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful regulation of the electronic structure in NaxCoO2 oxides, introducing a nonFermi-liquid (NFL) state and improving the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance. The metallic states in the NFL contribute to fast electron transfer efficiency. These findings open up new possibilities for designing efficient OER electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yong Wang, Chen Huang, Kaifeng Chen, Yang Zhao, Jingxuan He, Shibo Xi, Pei Chen, Xingyu Ding, Xiaoqiang Wu, Qingquan Kong, Xuguang An, Fazal Raziq, Xiaotao Zu, Yonghua Du, Haiyan Xiao, Kelvin H. L. Zhang, Liang Qiao
Summary: This research introduces a novel strategy to enhance the OER activity of perovskite oxides, specifically LaNiO3, by breaking long-range chemical bonds through amorphization. The amorphous structure induces a self-adaptive process, leading to a 9-fold increase in current density compared to epitaxial films, with the highest reported value in literature. This work provides a new protocol for boosting OER performance in perovskite oxides for future clean energy applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wentao Xu, Kefeng Wu, Yanhua Wu, Qian Guo, Fangfang Fan, Anmei Li, Linjuan Yang, Fuqin Zheng, Youjun Fan, Wei Chen
Summary: This study reports an efficient self-supporting electrocatalyst consisting of NiMoO4 nanorods modified by MoOy with internal oxygen vacancies and epitaxially grown NiTex. This catalyst achieves low overpotential and low Tafel slope in alkaline electrolyte, showing sustainable durability. Additionally, an electrolytic cell system assembled with this catalyst demonstrates extraordinary performance in alkaline electrolyte.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dhandayuthapani Thiyagarajan, Arun Thirumurugan, Bong -Kee Lee
Summary: In this study, nickel sulfide@cobalt iron-molybdenum oxide (NiS@CoFeMoO4) nanosheet heterostructures supported on nickel foam were fabricated. The as-built NiS@CoFeMoO4/NF with a sheet-on-sheet morphology delivered a current density of 10 mA cm-2 with a low overpotential of 72 and 200 mV for the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions, respectively. The formation of a synergistic heterostructure between NiS and CoFeMoO4/NF via interfacial engineering facilitated the generation of a micro-mesoporous surface and modulation of the charge density at interfaces. Consequently, this configuration outperformed many non-precious-metal-based catalysts as an electrocatalyst for water oxidation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chao Yu, Zhanfang Cao, Shuang Chen, Shuai Wang, Hong Zhong, Xin Ma
Summary: In this study, a MoSe2-CoSe2@CoAl-LDH composite was successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method, exhibiting excellent performance in the oxygen evolution reaction. The outstanding performance of this composite can be attributed to the fast electron transfer between CoAl-LDH and MoSe2-CoSe2, as well as the catalytic activity promoted by the introduction of Se.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tingting Jiang, Weiwei Xie, Shipeng Geng, Ruchun Li, Shuqin Song, Yi Wang
Summary: Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a crucial step in energy conversion and storage technologies. However, the slow kinetics and high overpotential of OER present significant challenges. In this study, novel cobalt molybdate nanoflakes with adjustable oxygen vacancies were synthesized, exhibiting excellent electrocatalytic performance in alkaline solution.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tengteng He, Qianfeng Liu, Hefei Fan, Yang Yang, Hongtao Wang, Shengzhong Zhang, Ruxin Che, Erdong Wang
Summary: Studying the changes in electrode activity and stability caused by increasing ion concentration in alkaline seawater electrolysis is essential for industrial-level seawater electrolysis. This study investigates the concentration of hydroxide ion (OH-), chlorine ion (Cl-), and other ions in alkaline seawater (OIAS) to understand the activity and stability of nickel foam (NF) electrodes in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Overall, the activity of HER electrode decreases with increasing OH- concentration, while the OER electrode is enhanced by increasing OH- and Cl- concentration. However, increasing ion concentrations (OH-, Cl-, and OIAS) decrease the stability of HER electrode, while Cl- reduces the stability and OH- and OIAS enhance the stability of OER electrode. Additionally, the chloride evolution reaction (ClER) in 6 M NaOH with seawater can be ignored despite reaching saturation of salt concentration in alkaline seawater.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ren-Ni Luan, Qian-Xi Lv, Yu-Yao Li, Jing-Yi Xie, Wen-Jing Li, Hai-Jun Liu, Ren-Qing Lv, Yong-Ming Chai, Bin Dong
Summary: The slow kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) hinders the progress of water electrolysis technology and the long-term efficiency of hydrogen energy production. By creating a self-supported electrode with FeS film coated Fe foam as a substrate, ordering resoluble molybdate (MoO42-) anions in interlayers, and codoping as a catalytically active phase, an electrochemically self-reconstructing (ECSR) catalyst for OER is developed. The catalyst introduces new active sites through the dissolution of molybdate and sulfur ions, resulting in improved OER activity and stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tongxin Tang, Meng Li, Zhiting Liang, Yu-wen Hu, Jian Chen, Guilin Wang, Junwei Chen, Kai-Hang Ye, Zhan Lin
Summary: Boosting the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) through local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) provides breakthrough opportunities for solar energy conversion. This study demonstrates precise regulation of commercial Au nanoparticles by preparing a NiCoOx electrocatalytic layer on the surface of Au nanoparticles, enhancing the OER catalytic ability through increased hole transmission and reduced particle agglomeration during long-time OER reaction.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Marco Etzi Coller Pascuzzi, Jan P. Hofmann, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: The addition of Mn to IrO2 can enhance its electrochemical performance while maintaining stability. Mn introduces a higher electrochemically active surface and intrinsic activity, leading to improved efficiency in the oxygen evolution reaction.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lulu Gao, Chongyang Tang, Jiangchao Liu, Lanli He, Hongbo Wang, Zunjian Ke, Wenqing Li, Changzhong Jiang, Dong He, Li Cheng, Xiangheng Xiao
Summary: The OER activity of Fe3O4 catalyst was greatly improved by properly modulating the electron density around Fe atoms through synthesizing Fe3O4 with oxygen vacancies. The Fe3O4-Vac catalyst exhibited lower overpotential and lower Tafel slope in 1 M KOH compared to commercial RuO2, showing potential as an efficient and robust water-splitting electrocatalyst.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoyue Zhang, Lingling Wu, Ruohan Feng, Sihong Wang, Chia-Shuo Hsu, Yuanman Ni, Ashfaq Ahmad, Chaoran Zhang, Haofei Wu, Hao-Ming Chen, Wang Zhang, Yao Li, Pan Liu, Fang Song
Summary: Oxygen vacancies (Ov) engineering has been shown to greatly enhance electrocatalytic kinetics for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by improving electronic transport. However, the mechanism behind this enhancement is not well understood. In this study, we investigate the role of superficial Ov in enhancing the catalytic potential of NiFe layered double hydroxides for OER. We find that superficial Ov engineering significantly reduces the charge transport resistances and modulates the utilization rate of active sites for OER catalysis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guanru Chang, Yitong Zhou, Jianghao Wang, Hui Zhang, Ping Yan, Hao Bin Wu, Xin-Yao Yu
Summary: This study reports a facile one-pot synthesis of RuO2-incorporated NiFe-metal organic framework (RuO2/NiFe-MOF) with a unique nanobrick-nanosheet heterostructure as a precatalyst. The as-reconstructed RuO2/NiFeOOH exhibits outstanding alkaline OER activity and stability due to the synergistic interaction between RuO2 and NiFeOOH.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haibin Wang, Xiaoqiang Du, Xiaoshuang Zhang, Lu Li
Summary: In this study, a series of M-doped Co3O4 materials were grown on a Ni foam substrate, and it was found that doping with Ce significantly enhanced the water and urea oxidation performance, while doping with Ni and Fe reduced the performance. The experimental results suggest that the improved activity of the Ce-doped electrode can be attributed to faster electron transport capacity, higher exposure to active sites, and improved conductivity. This work provides a new approach to enhance the electrocatalytic activity of catalysts through doping strategy.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Lingbo Liu, Zewei Yang, Guanbin Li, Kuo Wang, Tianshui Chen, Liang Lin
Summary: This paper discusses an important task in land remote-sensing analysis, which is the automatic extraction of traffic roads from remote-sensing data. To address this problem, the authors introduce a novel neural network framework that utilizes the complementary information from different data sources to enhance the accuracy and robustness of road extraction.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Guoqiang Wang, Yaoming Li
Summary: This study combined artificial intelligence technology and a template matching algorithm to construct a rice and wheat lodging detection system, which has the characteristics of high degree of automation and strong accuracy. The experimental verification results showed that the system played an effective role in the detection of rice and wheat lodging.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sadaf Pervaz, Amin Ullah, Enoch Appiah Adu-Gyamfi, Jones Lamptey, Sanjay Kumar Sah, Mei-Jiao Wang, Ying-Xiong Wang
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sadaf Pervaz, Amin Ullah, Enoch-Appiah Adu Gyamfi, Jones Lamptey, Sanjay Kumar Sah, Mei-Jiao Wang, Ying-Xiong Wang
Summary: CPXM1 plays an important role in the pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and its abnormally high expression is associated with increased serum testosterone and insulin levels. CPXM1 levels are significantly increased in the ovaries and adipose tissues of PCOS mice, while GLUT4 levels are decreased. Additionally, the protein expression of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt) is decreased, and mRNA levels of inflammatory markers are increased in PCOS mice.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Mavlanjan Rahman, Jiuyang He, Adili Tuerxun
Summary: First-principles calculations in the DFT framework were used to study the electronic structure and magnetic properties of NaxSr1-xFeO2, revealing the transitions of spin and magnetic states induced by sodium doping.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaoqing Zhong, Weifeng Zhong, Yi Liu, Chao Yang, Shengli Xie
Summary: In this paper, the interactions between energy hubs under a hybrid topology are studied, and a communication-efficient coalition graph game-based framework is proposed for cost reduction and fair profit distribution. Simulation results show significant improvements in total payment, carbon emissions, and communication cost for energy hubs.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Keqin Feng, Hongling Zhou, Yaohong Xiao, Yanfang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of electric current on the densification, microstructure, and properties of W-Mo-Cu alloy fabricated by large current electric field sintering (LCS). The results showed that increasing the electric current improved the sinterability and densification of the W-Mo-Cu alloy, and optimized its microstructure and properties. The electric current also had a significant effect on the phase transformation of the alloy.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinmei Tian, Bin Jiang, Hong Shao, Yuting Wang, Tianqi Wang, Feng Li, Dan Li, Ying Yang, Xiangting Dong
Summary: In this study, one-dimensional tandem heterojunctions of SnO2 @POMs@WO3 nanofibers were prepared using coaxial electrospinning, and the gas sensing performance was significantly improved compared to SnO2 @WO3 nanofibers. The optimized response to 100 ppm ethanol reached 8.8, providing a new strategy for developing high-performance gas sensors through synthesizing one-dimensional tandem heterojunctions and introducing POMs.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qiankun Hou, Nan Yang, Kang Liu, De Ding, Yongpeng Lei, Min Liu, Yin Chen
Summary: Atomically dispersed metal catalysts with high metal atom utilization and catalytic activity have been a challenge to design and prepare on a large scale, mainly due to high-temperature pyrolysis. This study presents a two-step solution using a porous metal-organic framework to spatially confine an iron precursor complex and immobilize it on a surface at a relatively low temperature. The resulting catalyst with atomically dispersed iron sites demonstrates tunable and extraordinary catalytic performance in oxygen evolution reactions, attributed to fully exposed iron sites on the surface. The fabrication method provides a facile approach for the rational design of high-performance, stable, and atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen-carbon electrocatalysts with tunable metal content.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anna Strijevskaya, Shusaku Shoji, Akira Yamaguchi, Shigenori Ueda, Ayako Hashimoto, Yu Wen, Aufandra Cakra Wardhana, Ji-Eun Lee, Min Liu, Hideki Abe, Masahiro Miyauchi
Summary: A copper-zirconia composite with an evenly distributed lamellar structure, Cu#ZrO2, was synthesized by nanophase separation of the Cu51Zr14 alloy precursor in a mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O2). High-resolution electron microscopy revealed that the material consists of alternating Cu and t-ZrO2 phases with an average thickness of 5 nm. Cu#ZrO2 displayed enhanced selectivity for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formic acid (HCOOH) in aqueous media, with a Faradaic efficiency of 83.5% at -0.9 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode. In situ Raman spectroscopy showed that the interaction between Zr4+ sites and the Cu boundary led to improved reaction selectivity and a large number of catalytic sites.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Huiquan Li, Wanting Hou, Zhiyuan Ye, Tianyu Yuan, Shangkun Shao, Jun Xiong, Tianxi Sun, Xuepeng Sun
Summary: Ghost imaging is a technique that uses a single-pixel detector and structured illumination for compressive and lens-free image formation. The resolution in most x-ray ghost imaging schemes is limited by the unit size of structured illumination. To overcome this limitation, we introduced polycapillary optics into x-ray ghost imaging, which improved the resolution by approximately 3 times.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhengqun Li, Yuting Deng, Guang-Yu Yang
Summary: Directed enzyme evolution has revolutionized the development of enzymes with desired properties. Growth-coupled in vivo high-throughput selection methods have emerged as a powerful tool for the rapid identification of desired enzyme variants. These methods link the survival of host cells with the properties of target proteins, allowing for a scalable and easily measurable screening system. Recent developments in growth-coupled selection approaches have demonstrated success in catalyzing non-native substrates, enhancing catalytic activity, and acquiring novel functions.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yujia Yang, Xinyi Tang, Lin Zhong, Lingyan Zhang, Yuanjiao Tang, Yuting Wang, Xiaoyan Lv, Li Qiu
Summary: This study aimed to compare the value of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) and shear wave elastography (SWE) in distinguishing different subtypes of systemic sclerosis (SSc), and to verify the influence of clinical features on both methods. The results showed that SWE was less affected by clinical features and had a greater ability to discriminate between different levels of skin stiffness compared to HFUS. Therefore, SWE has the potential to become a primary imaging assessment tool.
QUANTITATIVE IMAGING IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jiaji Li, Mingming Li, Junzhe Ji, Deying Pan, Yitao Fan, Kuangqi Zhu
Summary: In this paper, an integrated fabrication method for one-step FDM 3D printing kinematic mechanisms is proposed to create dynamic objects without additional post-processing. The method addresses the challenges of complex spatial structures, assembly processes, and unstable joint connections, and provides a design tool for users to quickly design dynamic objects.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 CHI CONFERENCE ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS (CHI 2023)
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaxin Tong, Huanhuan Zhai, Shuguang Zhao, Leshan Song, Guozhen Wang, Ningning Feng, Pengfei Tan, Jianping Xie, Jun Pan
Summary: Enhancing interfacial charge transfer is an effective way to improve the efficiency of photocatalysts. This research utilized an Ag-modified heterojunction to enhance the separation of photogenerated carriers and increase light absorption efficiency. The modified catalyst showed significantly improved degradation and disinfection capabilities compared to pristine TiO2.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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)
