Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. e32202 - e32202
Published: June 1, 2024
Heterogeneous
photocatalysis
emerges
as
an
exceptionally
appealing
technological
avenue
for
the
direct
capture,
conversion,
and
storage
of
renewable
solar
energy,
facilitating
generation
sustainable
ecologically
benign
fuels
a
spectrum
other
pertinent
applications.
nanocomposites,
incorporating
Covalent
Triazine
Frameworks
(CTFs),
exhibit
wide-ranging
light
absorption,
well-suited
electronic
band
structures,
rapid
charge
carrier
mobility,
ample
resource
availability,
commendable
chemical
robustness,
straightforward
synthetic
routes.
These
attributes
collectively
position
them
highly
promising
photocatalysts
with
applicability
in
diverse
fields,
including
but
not
limited
to
production
photocatalytic
decomposition
environmental
contaminants.
As
field
through
hybridization
CTFs
undergoes
expansion,
there
is
pressing
substantive
need
systematic
retrospective
analysis
forward-looking
evaluation
elucidate
pathways
enhancing
performance.
This
comprehensive
review
commences
by
directing
attention
methodologies
creation
composite
materials.
And
then
it
delves
into
thorough
exploration
strategies
geared
towards
augmenting
performance,
encompassing
introduction
electron
donor–acceptor
(D-A)
units,
heteroatom
doping,
defect
Engineering,
architecture
Heterojunction
optimization
morphology.
Following
this,
systematically
elucidates
applications
primarily
centered
around
efficient
hydrogen,
reduction
carbon
dioxide
photocatalysis,
degradation
organic
pollutants.
Ultimately,
discourse
turns
unresolved
challenges
prospects
further
advancement,
offering
valuable
guidance
potent
harnessing
high-efficiency
processes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(18)
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
intelligent
construction
of
non‐noble
metal
materials
that
exhibit
reversible
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
and
evolution
(OER)
with
bifunctional
electrocatalytic
performance
is
greatly
coveted
in
the
realm
zinc‐air
batteries
(ZABs).
Herein,
a
crafted
structure‐amorphous
MnO
2
lamellae
encapsulated
covalent
triazine
polymer‐derived
N,
S,
P
co‐doped
carbon
sphere
(A‐MnO
/NSPC)
designed
using
self‐doped
pyrolysis
coupled
an
situ
encapsulation
strategy.
customized
A‐MnO
/NSPC‐2
demonstrates
superior
performance,
confirmed
by
small
Δ
E
index
0.64
V
for
ORR/OER.
Experimental
investigations,
along
density
functional
theory
calculations
validate
predesigned
amorphous
surface
defects
abundant
heteroatom
catalytic
active
sites
collectively
enhance
performance.
Impressively,
/NSPC‐based
rechargeable
liquid
ZABs
show
large
open‐circuit
potential
1.54
V,
ultrahigh
peak
power
181
mW
cm
−2
,
enormous
capacity
816
mAh
g
−1
remarkable
stability
more
than
1720
discharging/charging
cycles.
Additionally,
assembled
flexible
all‐solid‐state
also
demonstrate
outstanding
cycle
stability,
surpassing
140
Therefore,
this
highly
operable
synthetic
strategy
offers
substantial
understanding
development
magnificent
electrocatalysts
various
sustainable
energy
conversions
beyond.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(31)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
nanomaterials
exploration
and
synthesis
have
played
a
crucial
role
in
advancing
energy
storage
research,
particularly
supercapacitor
development.
Researchers
diversified
materials,
including
metal
oxides,
chalcogenides,
composites,
as
well
carbon
to
enhance
power
density.
Balancing
density
with
electrochemical
stability
remains
challenging,
driving
intensified
efforts
electrode
materials.
This
review
focuses
on
progress
designing
synthesizing
core–shell
materials
tailored
for
supercapacitors.
The
architecture
offers
advantages
such
increased
surface
area,
redox
active
sites,
electrical
conductivity,
ion
diffusion
kinetics,
specific
capacitance,
cyclability.
explores
the
impact
of
core
shell
specifically
transition
oxides
(TMOs),
behavior.
Metal
oxide
choices,
cobalt
preferred
manganese
shell,
are
discussed.
also
highlights
characterization
techniques
assessing
structural,
morphological,
properties
Overall,
it
provides
comprehensive
overview
ongoing
TMOs‐based
material
research
supercapacitors,
showcasing
their
potential
applications
ranging
from
gadgets
electric
vehicles.
outlines
existing
challenges
future
opportunities
evolving
advancements,
holding
promise
high‐efficiency
devices.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18)
Published: July 6, 2023
Abstract
MXene
has
indeed
gained
significant
attention
in
recent
years
as
a
promising
photocatalyst
for
various
applications,
including
photocatalytic
degradation
of
pollutants.
possesses
several
unique
physical
and
chemical
properties
that
make
it
suitable
such
its
uniform
planar
structure,
strong
metal
conductivity,
effective
functional
groups,
numerous
derivatives.
These
contribute
to
the
excellent
photodegradation
performance
long‐term
stability
exhibited
by
MXene‐based
photocatalysts
compared
other
photocatalysts.
composites,
which
are
formed
incorporating
with
materials,
demonstrate
even
better
activity
due
their
abundant
active
sites
porous
structure.
One
crucial
factor
influencing
is
presence
groups
on
surface
MXene.
play
role
process
overall
efficiency
catalyst.
To
provide
broader
understanding
photocatalysts,
physicochemical
briefly
described
this
review.
This
includes
structural
characteristics,
electrical
groups.
review
also
investigates
synthesis
routes
preparing
MXene,
both
natural
state
composites
materials.
methods
essential
tailoring
meet
specific
requirements.
Finally,
discusses
future
work
challenges
photocatalysis.
field
holds
great
promise
addressing
environmental
concerns
improving
organic
compounds.
However,
further
research
needed
optimize
methods,
enhance
efficiency,
explore
practical
applications
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 100178 - 100178
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Photocatalysis
is
considered
as
the
promising
energy
conversion
way
to
resolve
issues
of
crisis
and
environmental
pollution.
As
key
point
photocatalysis,
photocatalyst
determines
final
efficiency
from
solar,
therefore,
composition
photoelectronic
nature
which
deserve
be
valued.
Halogen
often
affects
immensely
intrinsic
electron
configuration
matrix
because
electrophilic
property,
thus
its
topic
has
attracted
lots
attention
for
photocatalytic
application.
In
this
review,
halogen-contained
organic
porous
semiconductors
are
discussed
in
detailed.
Firstly,
role
halogens
photocatalysis
based
on
categorized.
Then,
introduce
into
their
applications
reviewed.
At
last,
outlooks
given
at
end
paper.
This
review
would
bring
new
insights
non-metal
doping
engineering
improving
performance
semiconductors.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(21)
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
nonpyrolytic
catalysts
featuring
precisely
defined
active
sites
represents
an
effective
strategy
for
investigating
the
fundamental
relationship
between
catalytic
activity
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
and
their
local
coordination
environments.
In
this
study,
we
have
synthesized
a
series
model
electrocatalysts
with
well‐defined
CoN
4
centers
nonplanar
symmetric
structures.
These
were
prepared
by
sequential
process
involving
chelation
cobalt
salts
1,10‐phenanthroline‐based
ligands
various
substituent
groups
(phen(X),
where
X=OH,
CH
3
,
H,
Br,
Cl)
onto
covalent
triazine
frameworks
(CTFs).
By
modulating
electron‐donating
or
electron‐withdrawing
properties
on
phen‐based
ligands,
electron
density
surrounding
was
effectively
controlled.
Our
results
demonstrated
direct
correlation
ability
group
phenanthroline
ligands.
Notably,
catalyst
denoted
as
BCTF−Co‐phen(OH),
OH
group,
exhibited
highest
ORR
activity.
This
custom‐crafted
achieved
remarkable
half‐wave
potential
up
to
0.80
V
vs.
RHE
impressive
turnover
frequency
(TOF)
value
47.4×10
−3
Hz
at
in
alkaline
environment.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 7883 - 7893
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Effective
heat
dissipation
and
real-time
temperature
monitoring
are
crucial
for
ensuring
the
long-term
stable
operation
of
modern,
high-performance
electronic
products.
This
study
proposes
a
silicon
rubber
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
nanocomposite
with
rapid
thermal
response
high
conductivity.
enables
both
The
reported
material
primarily
consists
thermally
conductive
layer
(Al2O3/PDMS
composites)
reversible
thermochromic
(organic
material,
graphene
oxide,
PDMS
nanocoating;
OTM-GO/PDMS).
conductivity
OTM-GO/Al2O3/PDMS
nanocomposites
reached
4.14
W
m–1
K–1,
reflecting
an
increase
2200%
relative
to
that
pure
PDMS.
When
operating
35,
45,
65
°C,
surface
turned
green,
yellow,
red,
respectively,
time
was
only
30
s.
also
exhibited
outstanding
repeatability
maintained
excellent
color
stability
over
20
repeated
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
are
gaining
tremendous
attention
as
promising
energy
storage
solutions
due
to
their
impressive
density
and
the
affordability
of
sulfur.
However,
practical
use
Li–S
encounter
major
obstacles
such
polysulfide
shuttle
effect,
which
leads
capacity
loss
decreased
cycling
stability.
Herein,
a
polyethylene
imidazole/polyacrylonitrile
(PVIMPAN)
nanofibers‐modified
Celgard
separator
is
constructed
via
facile
electrospinning
strategy
used
polysulfides
barrier
for
batteries.
The
electron‐deficient
imidazole
groups
introduced
on
surface
PVIMPAN
separators
create
that
prevents
shuttling
extends
cycle
life.
Additionally,
developed
exhibits
significantly
enhanced
Li
+
transfer
number
0.60,
compared
commercial
(0.20).
This
enhancement
can
be
attributed
strong
binding
between
bis(trifluoromethanesulphonyl)imide
anion,
leading
improved
plating
stripping
performance.
Consequently,
incorporating
into
enable
achievement
discharge
786.0
mAh
g
−1
with
close
100%
Coulombic
efficiency
after
500
cycles
at
1C
(25
°C).
It
believed
this
work
provide
valuable
insights
designing
suitable
robust
metal–sulfur
