ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Photothermal
catalysis
is
an
emerging
field
with
significant
potential
for
sustainable
chemical
production
processes.
The
merger
of
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
and
photothermal
has
garnered
widespread
attention
its
ability
to
achieve
precise
bond
activation
superior
catalytic
performance.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
the
recent
progress
SACs
in
catalysis,
focusing
on
their
underlying
mechanisms
applications.
dynamic
structural
evolution
during
processes
highlighted,
current
advancements
future
perspectives
design,
screening,
scaling
up
are
discussed.
aims
provide
insights
into
continued
development
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Thermochemical
conversion
is
a
highly
effective
method
for
upgrading
organic
solid
wastes
into
high‐value
materials,
contributing
to
carbon
neutrality
and
peak,
emission
goals.
It
also
serves
as
pathway
develop
energy‐efficient
electromagnetic
wave
absorbing
(EMWA)
materials.
In
this
study,
fish
skin
successfully
in
situ
nitrify
Prussian
Blue
Fe
3
N
under
external
thermal
driving
condition,
resulting
high
saturation
magnetization
utilized.
The
N@C
demonstrates
outstanding
EMWA
property,
achieving
minimum
reflection
loss
of
−71.3
dB.
Furthermore,
by
introducing
cellulose
nanofiber,
portion
the
iron
nitride
transformed
carbide,
C/Fe
N@C.
This
composite
exhibits
enhanced
properties
owing
wider
local
charge
redistribution
stronger
electronic
interactions,
an
absorption
bandwidth
(
EAB
)
6.64
GHz.
Electromagnetic
simulations
first‐principles
calculations
further
elucidate
mechanism,
maximum
reduction
value
radar‐cross
section
reached
37.34
dB·m
2
.
design
multilayer
gradient
metamaterials
demonstrated
ultra‐broadband
11.78
paper
presents
efficient
strategy
atomic‐level
biomass
waste
utilization
prepare
N,
provides
novel
insights
between
metal
nitrides
carbides,
offers
promising
direction
development
advanced
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
The
solar-driven
photorechargeable
zinc-ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene-1,3,5-triimine-2,4,6-trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion-accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Photo-thermal-coupling
ammonia
decomposition
presents
a
promising
strategy
for
utilizing
the
full-spectrum
to
address
H2
storage
and
transportation
issues.
Herein,
we
exhibit
photo-thermal-catalytic
architecture
by
assembling
gallium
nitride
nanowires-supported
ruthenium
nanoparticles
on
silicon
extracting
hydrogen
from
aqueous
solution
in
batch
reactor
with
only
sunlight
input.
The
photoexcited
charge
carriers
make
predomination
contribution
activity
assistance
of
photothermal
effect.
Upon
concentrated
light
illumination,
significantly
reduces
activation
energy
barrier
1.08
0.22
eV.
As
result,
high
turnover
number
3,400,750
is
reported
during
400
h
continuous
per
hour
nearly
1000
times
higher
than
that
under
pure
thermo-catalytic
conditions.
reaction
mechanism
extensively
studied
coordinating
experiments,
spectroscopic
characterizations,
density
functional
theory
calculation.
Outdoor
tests
validate
viability
such
multifunctional
toward
natural
sunlight.
author
report
Ru
NPs/GaN
NWs
nanoarchitecture
Si
full
spectrum
drive
efficient
robust
production
NH3
>3,400,750
over
h.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Solar-driven
catalytic
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
value-added
C2+
chemicals
and
fuels
has
attracted
significant
attention
over
the
past
decades,
propelled
by
urgent
environmental
energy
demands.
However,
reduction
CO2
continues
to
face
challenges
due
inherently
slow
kinetics.
This
review
traces
historical
development
current
state
photothermal
reduction,
detailing
mechanisms
which
is
transformed
products.
A
key
focus
on
catalyst
design,
emphasizing
surface
defect
engineering,
bifunctional
active
site
co-catalyst
coupling
enhance
efficiency
selectivity
solar-driven
synthesis.
Key
reaction
pathways
both
C1
products
are
discussed,
ranging
from
CO,
CH4
methanol
(CH3OH)
synthesis
production
C2-4
such
as
hydrocarbons,
ethanol,
acetic
acid,
various
carbonates.
Notably,
advanced
C5+
hydrocarbons
exemplifies
remarkable
potential
technologies
effectively
upgrade
CO2-derived
products,
thereby
delivering
sustainable
liquid
fuels.
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
fundamental
mechanisms,
recent
breakthroughs,
pathway
optimizations,
culminating
in
valuable
insights
for
future
research
industrial-scale
prospect
reduction.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Abstract
Photothermal
(PT)
catalysis
significantly
reduces
the
activation
energy
of
reactions
through
a
synergistic
PT
effect,
resulting
in
milder
reaction
conditions
and
improved
catalytic
efficiency
compared
to
traditional
thermal
methods,
which
is
widely
applied
CO
2
reduction.
Engineering
oxygen
defects
(O
v
)
can
induce
substantial
alterations
structure
function
catalysts,
thereby
greatly
influencing
their
performance.
Consequently,
design
development
catalysts
with
abundant
O
essential
for
advancing
reduction
utilization.
This
paper
systematically
reviews
recent
developments,
advancements,
future
prospects
defect‐mediated
First,
fundamental
concepts
principles
are
summarized,
followed
by
an
overview
various
types
oxides,
including
TiO
,
ZrO
In
3
among
others.
Then
techniques
methods
used
characterizing
outlined.
Subsequently,
progress
application
detailed,
specifically
focusing
on
synthesis
C1
C
2+
chemicals.
Finally,
findings
summarized
directions
proposed
review
provides
timely
comprehensive
mechanisms
underlying
reduction,
emphasizing
its
significance
enhancing
resource
C – Journal of Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 69 - 69
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Carbon
nanotubes,
as
carbon
allotropes
distinguished
by
their
intricate
structures
and
exceptional
physicochemical
properties,
have
demonstrated
substantial
progress
in
recent
years
across
diverse
domains,
including
energy
production,
chemical
synthesis,
environmental
preservation.
They
exhibit
notable
attributes
such
high
thermal
stability,
superior
adsorption
capacity,
a
specific
surface
area,
rendering
them
superb
catalyst
supports.
Particularly
electrochemical
storage,
CNTs
are
extensively
employed
supercapacitor
electrodes
owing
to
elevated
electrical
conductivity,
mechanical
robustness,
electrocatalytic
prowess,
which
facilitate
significant
storage
capabilities.
Their
pore
architecture
reactive
sites
make
functionalized
nanotubes
well
suited
for
synthesizing
composite
materials
with
components,
ideal
sequestering
dioxide
from
both
atmospheric
indoor
environments.
This
review
presents
comprehensive
examination
of
nanotube
synthesis
methodologies,
encompassing
vapor
deposition,
arc
discharge,
laser
ablation,
evaluates
impacts
on
the
structural
functional
properties
nanotubes.
Furthermore,
this
article
underscores
applications
fields
fuel
cells,
photocatalysis,
ammonia
dry
methane
reforming,
Fischer–Tropsch
supercapacitors.
Despite
considerable
potential
manufacturing
processes
remain
costly,
impeding
large-scale
industrial
production.
concludes
addressing
challenges
fabricating
composites
outlining
future
development
prospects.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(39)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
The
solar‐driven
photorechargeable
zinc‐ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
promising
power
solution
for
smart
electronic
devices
and
equipment.
However,
the
subpar
cyclic
stability
of
Zn
anode
remains
significant
impediment
to
their
practical
application.
Herein,
poly(diethynylbenzene‐1,3,5‐triimine‐2,4,6‐trione)
(PDPTT)
was
designed
functional
polymer
coating
Zn.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
PDPTT
not
only
significantly
homogenizes
electric
field
distribution
on
surface,
but
also
promotes
ion‐accessible
surface
With
multiple
N
C=O
groups
exhibiting
strong
adsorption
energies,
this
reduces
nucleation
overpotential
Zn,
alters
diffusion
pathway
2+
at
interface,
decreases
corrosion
current
hydrogen
evolution
current.
Leveraging
these
advantages,
Zn‐PDPTT//Zn‐PDPTT
exhibits
an
exceptionally
long
cycling
time
(≥4300
h,
1
mA
cm
−2
).
Zn‐PDPTT//AC
hybrid
capacitors
can
withstand
50,000
cycles
5
A/g.
Zn‐PDPTT//NVO
battery
faster
charge
storage
rate,
higher
capacity,
excellent
stability.
Coupling
with
high‐performance
perovskite
solar
cells
results
in
13.12
%
overall
conversion
efficiency
battery,
showcasing
value
advancing
upgrading
renewable
energy
utilization.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(2)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
special
issue
spans
a
diverse
array
of
topics,
including
nanomedicine,
tissue
engineering,
regenerative
medicine,
organs-on-chips,
biosensing,
soft
robotics,
smart
devices,
nanofabrication,
energy
saving
and
storage,
catalysis,
spintronics,
electronics,
neuromorphic
computing.
It
showcases
the
breadth
depth
advanced
materials
research
at
Chinese
University
Hong
Kong
(CUHK),
highlighting
innovation,
collaboration,
excellence
CUHK's
scientists.