Functional Graphdiyne for Emerging Applications: Recent Advances and Future Challenges

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(4)

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Abstract Graphdiyne (GDY) is regarded as an exceptional candidate to meet the growing demand in many fields due its rich chemical bonds, highly π‐conjugated structure, uniformly distributed pores, large surface area, and high inhomogeneity of charge distribution. The extensive research efforts bring about a rapid expansion GDY with variety functionalities, which significantly enhance performance including photocatalysis, energy, biomedicine, etc. In this review, synthetic strategies (in situ ex approaches) that are designed rationally functionalize GDY, optimizing their nanostructures by surface/interface engineering dopants or functional groups (heteroatoms/small molecules/macromolecules), building up hierarchical GDY‐based heterostructures highlighted. Theoretical calculations on structural evolution electronic characteristics after functionalization briefly discussed. With elaborate rational structure engineering, applied emerging applications (e.g., hydrogen reaction, CO 2 reduction nitrogen energy storage conversion, nanophotonics, sensors, biomedical applications, etc.) comprehensively Finally, challenges prospects concerning future development nanoarchitectures also presented.

Language: Английский

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Recent Trends in Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Sensors: From the Perspective of Signal Output

ACS Sensors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 577 - 588

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

Revolutionary developments in analytical chemistry have led to the rapid development of self-powered photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensors. Different from conventional PEC sensors, sensors do not require an external power source or complex devices for sensitive detection targets. As a result, these enormous application potential novel portable An increasing body work is making excellent progress toward implementation detection, but there been no reviews date. The present review first introduces state art Then, different types are summarized and discussed detail, including their current, power, potential. Additionally, single- dual-photoelectrode systems classified systematically compared. Finally, current major challenges that need be addressed also summarized. This provides valuable insights into promote further this field.

Language: Английский

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Multi‐Interface Engineering of MXenes for Self‐Powered Wearable Devices

Advanced Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 23, 2024

Self-powered wearable devices with integrated energy supply module and sensitive sensors have significantly blossomed for continuous monitoring of human activity the surrounding environment in healthcare sectors. The emerging MXene-based materials has brought research upsurge fields electronics, owing to their excellent electrochemical performance, large surface area, superior mechanical tunable interfacial properties, where performance can be further boosted via multi-interface engineering. Herein, a comprehensive review recent progress MXenes self-powered is discussed from aspects fundamental properties including electronic, mechanical, optical, thermal characteristics are detail. Different previous works on MXenes, engineering termination regulation modification impact storage/conversion summarized. Based manipulation strategies, potential applications outlined. Finally, proposals perspectives provided current challenges future directions devices.

Language: Английский

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Janus Membrane with Intrafibrillarly Strontium-Apatite-Mineralized Collagen for Guided Bone Regeneration

ACS Nano, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. 7204 - 7222

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Commercial collagen membranes face difficulty in guided bone regeneration (GBR) due to the absence of hierarchical structural design, effective interface management, and diverse bioactivity. Herein, a Janus membrane called SrJM is developed that consists porous enhance osteogenic function dense maintain barrier function. Specifically, biomimetic intrafibrillar mineralization with strontium apatite realized by liquid precursors amorphous phosphate. Polycaprolactone methacryloyl further integrated on one side as face, which endows mechanical support prolonged lifespan. In vitro experiments demonstrate acts strong against fibroblasts, while significantly promotes cell adhesion differentiation through activation calcium-sensitive receptor/integrin/Wnt signaling pathways. Meanwhile, effectively enhances osteogenesis angiogenesis recruiting stem cells modulating osteoimmune response, thus creating an ideal microenvironment for regeneration. vivo studies verify defect region completely repaired newly formed vascularized bone. Overall, outstanding performance supports its ongoing development multifunctional GBR membrane, this study provides versatile strategy fabricating collagen-based biomaterials hard tissue

Language: Английский

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General Modification Strategy on Amorphous Materials to Boost Catalytic Performance

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(44)

Published: May 21, 2024

Abstract Amorphous materials with a high number of unsaturated coordinated dangling bonds exhibits macroscopic homogeneity and isotropy, making it easily modifiable to improve the catalytic properties. At present, several feasible modification strategies for amorphous have been proposed applied multiple fields. This review aims provide comprehensive overview recent research advancements in catalysis. First, general modifying are summarized. Subsequently, potential applications modified electrocatalysis photocatalysis highlighted. Additionally, positive effects various tools on properties elucidated. Finally, summary challenges offer critical perspective further development presented. The primary goal this is systematic understanding how enhance performance stimulate catalysts future.

Language: Английский

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Adsorption properties of glycol ethers on cubic germanane nanosheets: A first-principles study

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 188, P. 111888 - 111888

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unveiling cutting-edge progress in the fundamentals of MXene: Synthesis strategies, energy and bio-environmental applications

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 511, P. 215870 - 215870

Published: April 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Efficient Photoelectrocatalysis of Glycerol to Dihydroxyacetone and Synergistic Hydrogen Generation via Dual Oxidation Pathways Using Co-LDH/Bi₂O₃/TiO₂ Ternary Array

ACS Catalysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 2124 - 2138

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water splitting with glycerol oxidation (GOR) not only enhances hydrogen production but also generates high-value byproducts. In this study, we developed a ternary photoanode, Co-LDH/Bi2O3/TiO2, by loading particulate Bi2O3 and linear Co-LDH onto TiO2 nanorod for conversion production. The characterization results confirm formation of coupled interfaces between TiO2, which improves visible light utilization promotes type II heterojunctions, resulting significant suppression electron–hole recombination an improvement PEC performance. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy revealed that Co-LDH/Bi2O3/TiO2 photoanode exhibited stronger adsorption intermediate hydroxyl group more effective desorption DHA compared to binary photoanodes (Co-LDH/TiO2 Bi2O3/TiO2), high-selectivity DHA. Mechanistic studies density function theory calculations have shown Co-LDH/TiO2 oxidizes mainly through hole oxidation, Bi2O3/TiO2 radical (•OH) oxidation. Therefore, constructed (Co-LDH/Bi2O3/TiO2) dual heterojunction converts pathways •OH This work demonstrates promising strategy developing high-performance systems production, leveraging synergistic effects multisemiconductor heterojunctions multiple pathways, offering potential practical applications.

Language: Английский

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High-performance and anti-leakage polypyrrole-modified wood-based composite phase change material with superior photothermal conversion capability

Journal of Energy Storage, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 113, P. 115696 - 115696

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Bifunctional Single‐Atom Iron Cocatalysts Enable an Efficient Photoelectrochemical Fuel Cell for Sensitive Biosensing

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(46)

Published: July 8, 2023

Abstract Semiconductor‐based photoelectrochemical (PEC) fuel cells offer a feasible solution for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy production by converting solar chemical into electrical energy. However, the low PEC activities of have hindered their practical application due to rapid electron‐hole recombination slow interfacial reaction kinetics. To address this issue, unique cell composed dual photoelectrodes utilizing low‐cost biomass, ascorbic acid, as an organic is reported. Significantly, integration bifunctional iron single‐atom catalysts (Fe SACs) photoactive materials has effectively constructed bridge charge carrier transfer, boosting kinetics photoelectric conversion efficiency. Notably, optimal dual‐photoelectrode decorated with Fe SACs exhibits superior performance, delivering maximum power density 82.82 µW cm −2 . Taking advantage peroxidase‐like activity SACs, resultant self‐powered are explored sensitively detecting actual uric acid samples. This study provides promising avenue boost efficiency sensitive biosensing.

Language: Английский

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