ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 14333 - 14344
Published: March 7, 2024
Metal–organic
framework
(MOF)-modified
biochars
(BC)
have
gained
recognition
as
potent
adsorbents
for
phosphate.
However,
essential
insights
into
the
electronic
interfacial
state
of
MOFs
remain
lacking.
In
this
study,
we
propose
a
novel
topological
transformation
strategy
to
directionally
regulate
states
BC/MOFs
composites.
The
optimized
exhibited
an
excellent
selective
phosphate
adsorption
capacity
188.68
mg·g–1,
coupled
with
rapid
sorption
kinetics
6.81
mg·(g·min0.5)−1
in
simulated
P-laden
wastewater.
When
challenged
real
bioeffluent,
such
efficacy
was
still
maintained
(5
mg·L–1,
25.92
mg·g–1).
This
superior
performance
due
Fe(III)
→
Fe(II)
transition,
promoting
electron
mobility
and
leading
anchoring
Mg(II)
form
specific
coordination
unsaturated
sites
(Mg-CUS)
adsorption.
Importantly,
simultaneous
regulation
binary
defects
further
enhances
mobility,
resulting
formation
sp3
unequal
hybrid
orbitals
stronger
internal
coupling
capability
between
Mg
3s
Mg-CUS
O
2p
Furthermore,
high
affinity
effectively
promotes
cycling,
endowing
distinct
self-healing
facilitate
desorption.
outcomes
study
provide
perspectives
regulated
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 49 - 113
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
This
perspective
highlights
recent
advancements
in
innovative
strategies
to
provide
valuable
insights
into
the
potential
for
energy-saving
hydrogen
production
through
water
electrolysis.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(23), P. 8319 - 8373
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
summary
of
recent
advances
in
the
synthesis
strategies,
design
principles,
and
characterization
technologies
high
entropy
alloys,
their
applications
various
electrocatalytic
conversion
reactions.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
The
thriving
field
of
atomic
defect
engineering
towards
advanced
electrocatalysis
relies
on
the
critical
role
electric
polarization
at
scale.
While
this
is
proposed
theoretically,
spatial
configuration,
orientation,
and
correlation
with
specific
catalytic
properties
materials
are
yet
to
be
understood.
Here,
by
targeting
monolayer
MoS2
rich
in
defects,
we
pioneer
direct
visualization
such
defects
combining
electron
microscopy
differential
phase
contrast
technology.
It
revealed
that
asymmetric
charge
distribution
caused
facilitates
adsorption
H*,
which
originally
activates
sites
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
Then,
it
has
been
experimentally
proven
atomic-level
fields
can
enhance
HER
activity.
This
work
bridges
long-existing
gap
between
directly
revealing
angstrom-scale
correlating
as-tuned
materials;
methodology
here
could
also
inspire
future
studies
focusing
mechanism
understanding
structure-property-performance
relationship.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(41)
Published: Sept. 24, 2023
The
huge
amount
of
plastic
wastes
has
become
a
pressing
global
environmental
problem,
leading
to
severe
pollution
and
resource
depletion
through
conventional
downcycling
technologies
like
incineration
landfilling.
In
contrast,
selective
upcycling
various
plastics
offers
promising
solution
for
converting
waste
into
valuable
products.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
the
recent
advancements
in
innovative
catalytic
technologies,
including
thermocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis.
Special
emphasis
is
placed
on
elucidating
reaction
mechanisms,
activating
designated
chemical
bonds
high
selectivity,
elaborating
above
techniques
terms
conditions
Finally,
application
prospects
future
development
trends
catalysis
are
discussed,
providing
insights
realizing
sustainable
circular
economy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(48)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
efficient
photocatalysts
is
a
mainstay
for
the
advancement
photocatalytic
technology.
Heterojunction
can
overcome
inherent
limitations
single
photocatalysts,
integrating
advantages
each
component,
and
achieving
separation
photogenerated
charges,
making
them
research
focus
in
field
photocatalysis.
role
point
defects
reactions
diverse
significantly
influence
performance
photocatalysts.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
latest
advancements
defect
engineering
modulation
heterojunction
First,
types
their
impact
on
processes
are
introduced.
Subsequently,
common
presented.
Then,
accordance
with
recent
progress,
regulatory
mechanisms
within
outlined,
particular
functions
surface/interfacial
properties
charge
transfer
processes.
Finally,
challenges
faced
by
optimizing
promising
solutions
proposed.
provides
an
in‐depth
understanding
expectation
offering
insights
into
highly
active
materials.
