Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
Symmetry
breaking
has
emerged
as
a
novel
strategy
to
enhance
energy
conversion
and
storage
performance,
which
refers
changes
in
the
atomic
configurations
within
material
reducing
its
internal
symmetry.
According
location
of
symmetry
breaking,
it
can
be
classified
into
spontaneous
material,
local
on
surface
caused
by
external
fields
outside
material.
However,
there
are
currently
few
summaries
this
field,
so
is
necessary
summarize
how
improves
performance.
In
review,
fundamentals
first
introduced,
allows
for
deeper
understanding
meaning.
Then
applications
systematically
summarized,
providing
various
mechanisms
storage,
well
improve
performance
efficiency.
Last
but
not
least,
current
summarized
provide
an
outlook
future
development.
It
hoped
that
review
new
insights
promote
further
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(12), P. 4862 - 4881
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
The
electroreduction
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
using
copper-based
catalysts
presents
an
effective
strategy
for
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
while
generating
lucrative
chemical
feedstocks.
Copper
(Cu)
has
emerged
as
one
the
most
efficient
CO2
(CO2ER)
due
to
its
abundant
availability,
high
selectivity,
and
low
cost.
extensively
researched
CO2ER
always
depend
heavily
on
valence
states
copper.
However,
performance
Cu
can
also
vary
significantly
depending
their
crystallographic
facets.
In
recent
years,
considerable
attention
been
directed
toward
understanding
role
crystal
facets
in
impact
electrocatalytic
CO2ER.
This
review
article
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
state
art
overview
literature
with
more
emphasis
facet-dependent
thin
films.
primary
focus
is
advancements
context
electroreduction,
enhancing
selectivity
C2
products
film
electrocatalyst.
Along
this,
brief
mention
mechanistic
investigations
included.
Finally,
perspective
this
research
direction
provided
addition.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 14035 - 14044
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
electrochemical
NO
reduction
reaction
(NORR)
for
the
synthesis
of
NH
3
from
nitric
oxide
(NO)
presents
a
promising
alternative
to
conventional
Haber
process
ammonia
production.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
susceptible
to
harsh
conditions
involving
high
temperatures,
mechanical
loading,
host/guest
chemical
interactions,
or
a
combination
thereof
due
the
disruption
of
underlying
bonds.
Here,
we
probed
thermomechanical
response
Zn2(BDC)2(DABCO)
(BDC
=
1,4-benzenedicarboxylate
and
DABCO
1,4-diazabicyclo[2,2,2]octane)
MOF
Zn-DMOF,
whose
metal
nodes
connected
two
BDC
linkers
via
Zn-O
N-Zn
bonds,
respectively.
We
have
examined
relative
contributions
such
bonds
toward
Zn-MOF's
at
200
300
K,
by
training
physics-constrained
neural
network
with
ab
initio
molecular
dynamics
(AIMD)-derived
interatomic
vibration
data,
quantitatively
estimated
bond
strengths
within
local
environment
in
body.
show
that
near
Zn-based
weaker
than
their
surroundings.
These
findings
were
followed
up
separately
annealing
Zn-DMOF
920
K-AIMD
(above
its
thermal
decomposition
temperature),
mechanically
straining
it
failure
using
0
K-DFT,
examining
interactions
aqueous
acidic
environments
K-AIMD.
Together,
they
indicated
structural
instability
was
initiated
under
T
≥
K.
Broadly,
strength
estimates
reasonable
indicator
Zn2(BDC)2(DABCO)'s
performance
temperatures
demonstrate
viability
employing
AIMD
simulations
networks
quantify
hybrid
organic-inorganic
materials.
ChemNanoMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
The
need
to
mitigate
carbon
dioxide
has
motivated
an
influx
of
interest
in
innovative
technologies,
and
microfluidic
systems
have
emerged
as
a
promising
forefront
this
endeavor.
This
short
review
analyzes
CO
2
reduction
within
platforms,
thoroughly
investigating
existing
methodologies,
challenges,
novel
perspectives.
work
commences
with
detailed
exposition
the
fundamental
principles
governing
electrolyzers,
elucidating
interaction
microchannels
electrodes.
We
show
electrochemical
reactions
supporting
reduction,
detailing
processes
at
cathode.
use
encompasses
precise
control
over
reaction
conditions,
efficient
mass
transport,
reduced
energy
consumption,
high
throughput
screening
capabilities,
integration
analytical
tools,
portability.
Catalyst
selection
for
optimal
products,
technical
complexities,
renewable
sources,
cost‐effectiveness
are
notable
challenges
on
horizon.
A
perspective
potential
pathways
resolution
is
delineated,
each
impediment
succinctly
but
insightfully
addressed.
Moreover,
extends
beyond
looking‐back
analysis,
propounding
It
posits
concept
fuel
cells
directly
fueled
by
.
seeks
inspire
new
researchers
innovation
field
comparing
present
state‐of‐the‐art
prospective
avenues
exploration.