Cucurbit[n]uril-Derived Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution, Oxygen Reduction, and Hydrogen Evolution Reactions
Nan Jiang,
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Yirong Cao,
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Hang Cong
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et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Various
sustainable
energy
conversion
techniques
like
water
electrolyzers,
fuel
cells,
and
metal-air
battery
devices
are
promising
to
alleviate
the
issues
in
fossil
consumption.
However,
their
broad
employment
has
been
mainly
inhibited
by
lack
of
advanced
electrocatalysts
accelerate
sluggish
kinetics
three
involved
half-reactions
including
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
reduction
(ORR),
hydrogen
(HER).
Recent
advances
have
witnessed
cucurbit[n]uril
(CB[n])-directed
strategy
as
a
prominent
tool
develop
high
performance
with
either
OER,
ORR,
or
HER
activities.
In
this
review,
recent
progress
on
CB[n]-derived
ranging
from
molecular
complexes
heterogeneous
nanostructures
single-atoms
for
reviewed,
future
opportunities
discussed.
A
concise
introduction
fundamentals
CB[n]s
regarding
synthesis,
structure,
chemistry
is
given
first.
Subsequently,
systematic
summary
OER/ORR/HER
discussed
detail,
specific
emphasis
correlating
structure
activities
combining
diverse
physiochemical
characterizations,
electrochemical
experiments,
theory
simulations.
Finally,
brief
conclusion
perspective
many
other
electrocatalytic
applications
proposed.
Language: Английский
Unveiling the central metal effects in thiophene-substituted metalloporphyrins electrodes for electrochemical energy sources: A first-principles study
Journal of Power Sources,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
631, P. 236284 - 236284
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Language: Английский
Supramolecules Applied to Energy Storage Devices: Study on the Mechanism of Cucurbituril Inhibition of the Polysulfide Shuttle Effect
Huayan Zhang,
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Xuecheng Zhang,
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He Yuan
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et al.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(11)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Lithium‐sulfur
(Li‐S)
batteries
are
considered
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
high‐energy‐density
storage
devices;
however,
their
commercialization
remains
hindered
by
several
challenges.
Supramolecular
macrocyclic
compounds,
owing
to
unique
structures
and
properties,
hold
significant
potential
improving
Li‐S
battery
performance.
In
this
study,
the
inclusion
mechanism
of
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
cucurbiturils
(CB[n],
n
=
6,7)
was
systematically
investigated.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
were
employed
analyze
recognition
capabilities
CB[6]
CB[7]
polysulfides.
The
results
indicate
that
both
effectively
encapsulate
through
non‐covalent
interactions.
Specifically,
exhibits
a
stronger
affinity
medium‐chain
sulfur
species,
with
most
pronounced
encapsulation
observed
Li
2
S
4
.
contrast,
demonstrates
superior
efficiency
longer‐chain
stable
occurring
6
Furthermore,
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
based
on
DFT
revealed
@CB[6]
@CB[7]
exhibit
high
stability
in
electrolytes.
These
findings
suggest
CB[7],
as
supramolecular
materials,
can
inhibit
dissolution
migration
batteries,
mitigating
“shuttle
effect”
significantly
enhancing
cycle
life
charge‐discharge
efficiency.
This
research
provides
valuable
insights
into
optimization
materials
applications.
Language: Английский
Rational Design of Supramolecular Receptors for Consistent Binding Affinities under High-Salinity Conditions
Borja Gómez‐González,
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Nuno Basílio,
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Belén Vaz
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et al.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
The
development
of
water-soluble
multicharged
macrocycles
has
opened
promising
pathways
in
biomedical
applications,
enabling
selective
molecular
recognition
for
therapeutic
and
diagnostic
uses.
Yet,
traditional
polyanionic
polycationic
receptors
often
face
performance
limitations
under
realistic
operating
conditions.
A
major
drawback
is
the
natural
tendency
these
polycharged
hosts
to
experience
increasing
screening
effects
as
concentration
rises
due
self-ion
pairing
phenomena,
which
can
reduce
binding
efficiency
by
several
orders
magnitude.
These
issues
are
further
intensified
when
polyionic
used
high-salinity
environments,
typically
replicate
physiological
settings,
where
abundance
ions
introduces
additional
that
diminish
supramolecular
affinity
a
wide
range
guests.
This
study
presents
new
approach
leverages
zwitterionic
synthetic
with
rationally
engineered
architectures
overcome
challenges.
By
incorporation
specific
structural
features,
eliminated,
effectively
making
host
no
longer
controlling
factor
thermodynamics
complexation
process.
Additionally,
dual-charged
achieve
self-contained
stabilization,
naturally
shielding
sites
from
external
ion
interference
Furthermore,
ability
encapsulate
guests,
challenging
task
strong
solvation
molecules
aqueous
solution,
adds
significant
value
functional
versatility
macrocycles.
Altogether,
findings
represent
advancement
design
stable
adaptable
receptor
systems
complex
environments.
Language: Английский
A review of the combined effects of environmental and operational factors on lithium-ion battery performance: temperature, vibration, and charging/discharging cycles
Dong Shi,
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Yi Cui,
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Xueling Shen
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et al.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(17), P. 13272 - 13283
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
performance
of
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
is
influenced
by
the
coupled
effects
environmental
conditions
and
operational
scenarios,
which
can
impact
their
electrochemical
performance,
reliability,
safety.
Language: Английский
Supramolecular deep eutectic solvents applied in analytical studies: A review
Journal of Chromatography A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 466007 - 466007
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
First-principle computational insights on Furan- and Thiophene- functionalized zinc-porphyrins as high performance organic cathodes for electrochemical energy storage systems
Electrochimica Acta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
509, P. 145234 - 145234
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Language: Английский
Exploring cyclodextrin-driven advancements in aqueous Zn-ion battery: A review
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
349, P. 123041 - 123041
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Language: Английский
A Review of Innovative Cucurbituril-Based Photocatalysts for Dye Degradation
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 917 - 917
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
This
review
explores
the
advancements
in
photocatalysis
facilitated
by
cucurbiturils
(CBs),
specifically
focusing
on
CB[5],
CB[6],
CB[7],
and
CB[8].
Cucurbiturils
have
gained
prominence
due
to
their
exceptional
ability
enhance
photocatalytic
reactions
through
mechanisms
such
as
improved
charge
separation,
high
adsorption
capacities,
generation
of
reactive
oxygen
species.
The
summarizes
recent
research
use
CBs
various
applications,
including
dye
degradation,
pollutant
removal,
wastewater
treatment.
Studies
highlight
CB[5]’s
utility
removal
creation
efficient
nanocomposites
for
degradation
rates.
CB[6]
is
noted
its
capacities
efficiency
both
processes.
CB[7]
shows
promise
adsorbing
degrading
toxic
dyes
enhancing
fluorescence
biomedical
while
CB[8]
leads
significant
improvements
activity
stability.
also
discusses
synthesis,
properties,
functionalization
maximize
potential.
Future
directions
include
optimization
cucurbituril-based
composites,
exploration
new
application
areas,
scaling
up
practical
environmental
industrial
applications.
comprehensive
provides
insights
into
current
capabilities
photocatalysts
identifies
key
areas
future
development
sustainable
technologies.
Language: Английский