Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Nitrogen-doped
carbons
(NCs)
have
demonstrated
notable
advantages
for
application
in
capacitive
deionization
(CDI).
However,
the
potential
roles
of
different
nitrogen
configurations
CDI
process,
especially
how
neglected
oxygen
doping
synergistically
works,
remain
unclear.
In
this
work,
we
systematically
addressed
these
critical
issues
and
revealed
significant
role
trace
enhancing
desalination
performance
NC
electrodes.
By
introducing
into
nitrogen-doped
carbon
nanosheets
(ONC-S),
using
guanine
as
precursor,
obtained
abundant
pyridinic
pyrrolic
configurations.
This
design
aims
to
enhance
charge
distribution,
wettability,
ion
diffusion
target
Compared
with
commercial
activated
other
state-of-the-art
materials,
our
ONC-S
electrode
demonstrates
superior
specific
capacitance,
excellent
cycling
stability,
enhanced
efficiency.
These
findings
highlight
synergistic
effects
configuration,
offering
valuable
insights
mechanisms
driving
improved
performance.
shown
applications,
but
effect
Here,
study
addresses
reveals
crucial
impact
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(36), P. 9854 - 9862
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Two-dimensional
(2D)
Pd
nanosheet-based
catalysts
have
recently
garnered
widespread
attention
due
to
their
high
atom
utilization
efficiency.
However,
catalytic
ability
and
structural
stability
still
require
significant
enhancement
before
they
can
be
widely
applied.
In
this
study,
we
presented
the
rational
design
controllable
fabrication
of
a
novel
2D/2D
heterojunction,
which
consists
ultrathin
nanosheets
(NSs)
grown
on
Ti3C2Tx
MXene
surface
(Pd
NSs/MXene).
This
heterostructure
was
achieved
through
robust
convenient
stereo-assembly
strategy.
The
newly
developed
NSs/MXene
heterojunction
not
only
provides
numerous
exposed
active
atoms
with
an
optimized
electronic
structure
but
also
enables
intimate
Pd/MXene
interfacial
interaction,
ensuring
stable
hybrid
configuration.
Consequently,
resulting
exhibits
exceptional
methanol
oxidation
properties.
It
possesses
large
electrochemically
area,
mass
specific
activities,
long
operating
life,
are
significantly
superior
those
traditional
nanoparticle/carbon
nanosheet/carbon
catalysts.
Theoretical
simulations
further
reveal
strong
interactions
between
nanosheet
MXene,
dramatically
enhance
adsorption
energy
component
simultaneously
lower
its
d-band
center.
As
result,
is
less
susceptible
CO
poisoning.
work
introduces
new
based
noble
metallic
materials
holds
significance
for
development
other
heterojunctions,
particularly
within
realm
2D
material
nanoarchitectonics.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(15), P. 10341 - 10373
Published: April 4, 2024
Noble-metal
nanocrystals
have
emerged
as
essential
electrode
materials
for
catalytic
oxidation
of
organic
small
molecule
fuels
in
direct
liquid
fuel
cells
(DLFCs).
However,
large-scale
commercialization
DLFCs,
adopting
cost-effective
techniques
and
optimizing
their
structures
using
advanced
matrices
are
crucial.
Notably,
noble
metal-decorated
porous
carbon
nanoarchitectures
exhibit
exceptional
electrocatalytic
performances
owing
to
three-dimensional
cross-linked
networks,
large
accessible
surface
areas,
homogeneous
dispersion
(of
metals),
reliable
structural
stability,
outstanding
electrical
conductivity.
Consequently,
they
can
be
utilized
develop
next-generation
anode
catalysts
DLFCs.
Considering
the
recent
expeditious
advancements
this
field,
comprehensive
review
provides
an
overview
current
progress
nanoarchitectures.
This
paper
meticulously
outlines
associated
synthetic
strategies,
precise
microstructure
regulation
techniques,
application
electrooxidation
molecules.
Furthermore,
highlights
research
challenges
future
opportunities
prospective
offering
valuable
insights
both
researchers
industry
experts.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
501, P. 215534 - 215534
Published: Nov. 25, 2023
Over
recent
decades,
the
widespread
use
of
pesticides
has
been
instrumental
in
securing
a
global
food
supply.
However,
this
led
to
significant
environmental
pollution
concerns.
Given
prevalent
organophosphorus
(OPs),
there
is
an
urgent
need
develop
sensors
that
can
detect
OPs
with
high
selectivity
and
sensitivity.
Electrochemical
offer
affordable
highly
efficient
solution
for
challenge.
Particularly,
have
remarkable
advancements
creating
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)-based
electrochemical
sensors.
This
review
delves
into
current
MOF-based
sensors,
emphasizing
their
detecting
OPs.
We
investigate
MOF
modifications,
detail
methods
affixing
materials
various
electrodes,
compare
performance
stability
these
methods.
also
provide
insights
design
principles
MOFs
used
detection
OPs,
breaking
down
core
mechanism.
hope
our
will
guide
researchers
developing
sustainable,
effective,
robust
portable
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(26), P. 14356 - 14365
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
N,
P-doped
graphitic
carbon/MXene
heterostructures
were
constructed
for
advanced
capacitive
deionization
electrodes,
yielding
superior
salt
adsorption
capacity,
rapid
removal
rate,
and
excellent
cycling
stability.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 2112 - 2122
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Development
of
electrode
materials
exhibiting
exceptional
phosphate
removal
performance
represents
a
promising
strategy
to
mitigate
eutrophication
and
meet
ever-stricter
stringent
emission
standards.
Herein,
we
precisely
designed
novel
LaCeOx
heterostructure-decorated
hierarchical
carbon
composite
(L8C2PC)
for
high-efficiency
electrosorption.
This
approach
establishes
an
internal
electric
field
within
the
heterostructure,
where
electrons
transfer
from
Ce
atoms
neighboring
La
through
superexchange
interactions
in
La–O–Ce
coordination
units.
The
modulatory
heterostructure
endows
positive
shift
d
band
sites
increase
electron
density
at
Fermi
level,
promoting
stronger
orbital
overlap
binding
interactions.
introduction
oxygen
vacancies
during
situ
nucleation
process
reduces
kinetic
barrier
phosphate-ion
migration
supplies
additional
active
centers.
Moreover,
framework
ensures
electrical
double-layer
capacitance
storage
interconnected
ion
channels.
Such
synergistically
multiple
centers
grant
L8C2PC
with
record
As
expected,
demonstrates
highest
capability
among
reported
saturation
capacity
401.31
mg
P
g–1
dynamic
91.83
1.2
V.
electrochemical
system
also
performs
well
dephosphorization
natural
water
samples
low
concentration
that
enable
effluent
first-class
discharge
standard
China
(0.5
L–1).
study
advances
efficient
techniques
new
level
offers
deep
understanding
regulates
metal
orbitals
densities
engineering.
