Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 1650 - 1659
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Precision
nanoengineering
of
porous
two-dimensional
structures
has
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
for
finely
tuning
catalytic
reactions.
However,
understanding
the
pore-structure-dependent
performance
remains
challenging,
given
lack
comprehensive
guidelines,
appropriate
material
models,
and
precise
synthesis
strategies.
Here,
we
propose
optimization
carbon
materials
through
utilization
mesopores
with
5–10
nm
diameter
to
facilitate
fluid
acceleration,
guided
by
finite
element
simulations.
As
proof
concept,
optimized
mesoporous
nanosheet
sample
exhibited
exceptional
electrocatalytic
performance,
demonstrating
high
selectivity
(>95%)
notable
diffusion-limiting
disk
current
density
−3.1
mA
cm–2
H2O2
production.
Impressively,
electrolysis
process
in
flow
cell
achieved
production
rate
14.39
mol
gcatalyst–1
h–1
yield
medical-grade
disinfectant-worthy
solution.
Our
pore
engineering
research
focuses
on
modulating
oxygen
reduction
reaction
activity
affecting
local
transport
behavior,
providing
insights
into
mesoscale
mechanism.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(15), P. 10599 - 10607
Published: April 3, 2024
The
success
of
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
at
high
current
densities
hinges
on
precise
interfacial
transportation
and
the
local
concentration
gaseous
CO2.
However,
creation
efficient
channels
remains
an
unexplored
frontier.
In
this
study,
we
design
synthesize
hydrophobic
porous
Cu2O
spheres
with
varying
pore
sizes
to
unveil
nanoporous
channel's
impact
gas
transfer
triple-phase
interfaces.
not
only
facilitate
rapid
but
also
trap
compressed
bubbles
form
abundant
stable
interfaces,
which
are
crucial
for
high-current-density
electrocatalysis.
electrolysis,
in
situ
spectroscopy
density
functional
theory
results
reveal
that
atomic
edges
concave
surfaces
promote
C–C
coupling
via
energetically
favorable
OC-COH
pathway,
leading
overwhelming
CO2-to-C2+
conversion.
Leveraging
optimal
active
site
exposure,
a
240
nm
size
(P-Cu2O-240)
stands
out
among
all
samples
exhibits
best
productivity
remarkable
Faradaic
efficiency
formation
rate
up
75.3
±
3.1%
2518.2
8.1
μmol
h–1
cm–2,
respectively.
This
study
introduces
novel
paradigm
electrocatalysts
concurrently
addresses
gas-transfer
challenges.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(9), P. 4490 - 4606
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
discusses
recent
advances,
challenges,
future
research
directions
and
perspectives
in
biomineralized
tissues,
providing
in-depth
insights
into
derived
guidelines
for
design
preparation
of
high-performance
biomimetic
materials.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Precise
manipulation
of
van
der
Waals
forces
within
2D
atomic
layers
allows
for
exact
control
over
electron–phonon
coupling,
leading
to
the
exceptional
quantum
properties.
However,
applying
this
technique
diverse
structures
such
as
3D
materials
is
challenging.
Therefore,
investigating
new
hierarchical
and
different
interlayer
crucial
overcoming
these
limitations
discovering
novel
physical
In
work,
a
multishelled
ferromagnetic
material
with
controllable
shell
numbers
developed.
By
strategically
regulating
magnetic
interactions
between
shells,
properties
each
are
fine‐tuned.
This
approach
reveals
distinctive
characteristics
including
regulated
domain
configurations
enhanced
effective
fields.
The
nanoscale
shells
observed
analyzed,
which
shed
light
on
modified
shell,
enhancing
understanding
materials.
interaction
significantly
boosts
electromagnetic
absorption
at
low‐frequency
frequencies
used
by
fifth‐generation
wireless
devices,
outperforming
without
multilayer
several
folds.
application
in
science
thrilling
prospects
technological
electronic
innovation.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(39)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Exploring
new
carbon‐based
electrode
materials
is
quite
necessary
for
enhancing
capacitive
deionization
(CDI).
Here,
hollow
mesoporous
carbon
spheres
(HMCSs)/metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
derived
(NC(M)/HMCSs
and
NC(M)@HMCSs)
are
successfully
prepared
by
interface‐coating
space‐encapsulating
design,
respectively.
The
obtained
NC(M)/HMCSs
NC(M)@HMCSs
possess
a
hierarchical
nanoarchitecture
with
abundant
nitrogen
doping,
high
specific
surface
area,
meso‐/microporous
pores.
These
merits
conducive
to
rapid
ion
diffusion
charge
transfer
during
the
adsorption
process.
Compared
NC(M)/HMCSs,
exhibit
superior
electrochemical
performance
due
their
better
utilization
of
internal
space
carbon,
forming
an
interconnected
3D
framework.
In
addition,
introduction
Ni
ions
more
synergistic
effect
between
ZIF(M)‐derived
N‐doped
shell
compared
other
(Mn,
Co,
Cu
ions).
resultant
Ni‐1‐800‐based
CDI
device
exhibits
excellent
salt
capacity
(SAC,
37.82
mg
g
−1
)
good
recyclability.
This
will
provide
direction
MOF
nanoparticle‐driven
assembly
strategy
application
CDI.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(34), P. 15497 - 15508
Published: Aug. 18, 2022
Bicontinuous
porous
materials,
which
possess
3D
interconnected
pore
channels
facilitating
a
smooth
mass
transport,
have
attracted
much
interest
in
the
fields
of
energy
and
catalysis.
However,
their
synthesis
remains
very
challenging.
We
report
general
approach,
using
polymer
cubosomes
as
template,
for
controllable
bicontinuous
polymers
with
an
ordered
single
primitive
(SP)
cubic
structure,
including
polypyrrole
(SP-PPy),
poly-m-phenylenediamine
(SP-PmPD),
polydopamine
(SP-PDA).
Specifically,
resultant
SP-PPy
had
unit
cell
parameter
99
nm,
diameter
45
specific
surface
area
approximately
60
m2·g–1.
As
proof
concept,
I2-adsorbed
was
employed
cathode
materials
newly
emerged
Na–I2
batteries,
delivered
record-high
capacity
(235
mA·h·g–1
at
0.5
C),
excellent
rate
capability,
cycling
stability
(with
low
decay
0.12%
per
cycle
within
400
cycles
1
C).
The
advantageous
contributions
structure
I3–
adsorption
mechanism
were
revealed
by
combination
ion
diffusion
experiments
theoretical
calculations.
This
study
opens
new
avenue
topologies,
broadens
spectrum
bicontinuous-structured
also
develops
novel
potential
application
polymers.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(34), P. 15754 - 15763
Published: Aug. 22, 2022
Asymmetric
materials
have
attracted
tremendous
interest
because
of
their
intriguing
physicochemical
properties
and
promising
applications,
but
endowing
them
with
precisely
controlled
morphologies
porous
structures
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
facile
micelle
anisotropic
self-assembly
approach
on
droplet
surface
is
demonstrated
to
fabricate
asymmetric
carbon
hemispheres
jellyfish-like
shape
radial
multilocular
mesostructure.
This
synthesis
follows
an
interface-energy-mediated
nucleation
growth
mechanism,
which
allows
easy
control
the
micellar
behaviors
from
isotropic
modes.
Furthermore,
structure
can
also
be
systematically
manipulated
by
selecting
different
amphiphilic
triblock
copolymers
as
template,
resulting
in
diverse
novel
nanostructures,
including
eggshell,
lotus,
jellyfish,
mushroom-shaped
architectures.
The
unique
possess
large
open
mesopores
(∼14
nm),
high
area
(∼684
m2
g-1),
abundant
nitrogen
dopants
(∼6.3
wt
%),
core-shell
mesostructure
and,
result,
manifest
excellent
sodium-storage
performance
both
half
full-cell
configurations.
Overall,
our
provides
new
insights
inspirations
for
exploring
sophisticated
nanostructures
many
potential
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(24), P. 12434 - 12455
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
design
strategies
and
underlying
mechanisms
of
versatile
carbon
superstructures
for
energy
storage
are
reviewed.
Current
challenges
development
roadmaps
proposed
to
spur
the
further
exploration
superstructures.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(43)
Published: Aug. 24, 2022
Abstract
Hollow
nanostructures
with
fascinating
properties
have
inspired
numerous
interests
in
broad
research
fields.
Cell‐mimicking
complex
hollow
architectures
precise
active
components
distributions
are
particularly
important,
while
their
synthesis
remains
highly
challenging.
Herein,
a
“top‐down”
chemical
surgery
strategy
is
introduced
to
engrave
the
3‐aminophenol
formaldehyde
resin
(APF)
spheres
at
nanoscale.
Undergoing
cleavage
of
(Ar)CN
bonds
ethanol
as
scissors
and
subsequent
repolymerization
process,
Solid
APF
transform
multilevel
architecture
nanospatial
distribution
organic
functional
groups
(e.g.,
hydroxymethyl
amine).
The
transformation
tracked
by
electron
microscopy
solid‐state
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
techniques,
category
dosage
alcohol
pivotal
for
constructing
structures.
Moreover,
it
demonstrated
evolution
accompanied
unique
microenvironments
able
accurately
confine
multiple
gold
(Au)
nanoparticles,
leading
formation
pomegranate‐like
particles.
Through
selectively
depositing
palladium
(
Pd)
nanoparticles
onto
outer
shell,
bimetallic
Au@APF@Pd
catalysts
formed,
which
exhibit
excellent
hydrogenation
performance
turnover
frequency
(TOF)
value
up
11257
h
–1
.
This
work
provides
an
effective
method
precisely
manipulating
nanostructure
composition
polymers
nanoscale
sheds
light
on
design
spatial
components.