Carbon
dots
(CDs),
a
class
of
carbon-based
nanomaterials
with
dimensions
less
than
10
nm,
have
attracted
significant
interest
since
their
discovery.
They
possess
numerous
excellent
properties,
such
as
tunability
photoluminescence,
environmental
friendliness,
low
cost,
and
multifunctional
applications.
Recently,
large
number
reviews
emerged
that
provide
overviews
synthesis,
applications,
composite
functionalization.
The
application
CDs
in
the
field
optoelectronics
has
also
seen
unprecedented
development
due
to
optical
but
them
this
are
relatively
rare.
With
idea
deepening
broadening
understanding
applications
optoelectronics,
review
for
first
time
provides
detailed
summary
luminescent
solar
concentrators
(LSCs),
light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
cells,
photodetectors.
In
addition,
definition,
categories,
synthesis
methods
briefly
introduced.
It
is
hoped
can
bring
scholars
more
deeper
optoelectronic
further
promote
practical
CDs.
Green Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
24(10), С. 3864 - 3894
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
This
paper
shows
a
new
classification
of
preparing
biomass-based
porous
carbon
materials.
The
design
high-performance
materials
and
their
recent
progress
in
the
field
supercapacitors
are
reviewed.
Abstract
Biomass
is
considered
as
a
promising
source
to
fabricate
functional
carbon
materials
for
its
sustainability,
low
cost,
and
high
content.
Biomass‐derived‐carbon
(BCMs)
have
been
thriving
research
field.
Novel
structures,
diverse
synthesis
methods,
versatile
applications
of
BCMs
reported.
However,
there
has
no
recent
review
the
numerous
studies
different
aspects
BCMs‐related
research.
Therefore,
this
paper
presents
comprehensive
that
summarizes
progress
related
Herein,
typical
types
biomass
used
prepare
are
introduced.
Variable
structures
summarized
performance
properties
closely
their
structures.
Representative
strategies,
including
both
merits
drawbacks
reviewed
comprehensively.
Moreover,
influence
synthetic
conditions
on
structure
as‐prepared
products
discussed,
providing
important
information
rational
design
fabrication
process
BCMs.
Recent
in
based
morphologies
physicochemical
Finally,
remaining
challenges
BCMs,
highlighted.
Overall,
provides
valuable
overview
current
knowledge
it
outlines
directions
future
development
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
123(11), С. 7193 - 7294
Опубликована: Май 9, 2023
Hydrothermal
process
is
an
emerging
technology
that
contributes
to
sustainable
production
of
biomass-derived
chemicals,
fuels,
and
materials.
This
uses
hot
compressed
water
convert
various
biomass
feedstocks
including
recalcitrant
organic
compounds
in
biowastes
into
desired
solid,
liquid,
gaseous
products.
In
recent
years,
considerable
progress
has
been
made
the
hydrothermal
conversion
lignocellulosic
as
well
nonlignocellulosic
value-added
products
bioenergy
fulfill
principles
circular
economy.
However,
it
important
assess
processes
terms
their
capabilities
limitations
from
different
sustainability
aspects
so
further
advances
can
be
toward
improvement
technical
maturity
commercialization
potential.
The
key
aims
this
comprehensive
review
are
(a)
explain
inherent
properties
physio-chemical
characteristics
bioproducts,
(b)
elucidate
related
transformation
pathways,
(c)
clarify
role
for
conversion,
(d)
evaluate
capability
treatment
coupled
with
other
technologies
producing
novel
fuels
materials,
(e)
explore
assessments
potential
large-scale
applications,
(f)
offer
our
perspectives
facilitate
transition
a
primarily
petro-based
alternative
biobased
society
context
changing
climate.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(35)
Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2023
Recent
years
have
seen
the
emergence
of
capacitive
deionization
(CDI)
as
a
promising
desalination
technique
for
converting
sea
and
wastewater
into
potable
water,
due
to
its
energy
efficiency
eco-friendly
nature.
However,
low
salt
removal
capacity
parasitic
reactions
limited
effectiveness.
As
result,
development
porous
carbon
nanomaterials
electrode
materials
been
explored,
while
taking
account
material
characteristics
such
morphology,
wettability,
high
conductivity,
chemical
robustness,
cyclic
stability,
specific
surface
area,
ease
production.
To
tackle
reaction
issue,
membrane
(mCDI)
was
proposed
which
utilizes
ion-exchange
membranes
coupled
electrode.
Fabrication
techniques
along
with
experimental
parameters
used
evaluate
performance
different
are
discussed
in
this
review
provide
an
overview
improvements
made
CDI
mCDI
purposes.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(36)
Опубликована: Май 23, 2023
Zn-metal
batteries
(ZnBs)
are
safe
and
sustainable
because
of
their
operability
in
aqueous
electrolytes,
abundance
Zn,
recyclability.
However,
the
thermodynamic
instability
Zn
metal
electrolytes
is
a
major
bottleneck
for
its
commercialization.
As
such,
deposition
(Zn2+
→
Zn(s))
continuously
accompanied
by
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
(2H+
H2
)
dendritic
growth
that
further
accentuate
HER.
Consequently,
local
pH
around
electrode
increases
promotes
formation
inactive
and/or
poorly
conductive
passivation
species
(Zn
+
2H2
O
Zn(OH)2
on
Zn.
This
aggravates
consumption
electrolyte
degrades
performance
ZnB.
To
propel
HER
beyond
potential
(0
V
vs
standard
(SHE)
at
0),
concept
water-in-salt-electrolyte
(WISE)
has
been
employed
ZnBs.
Since
publication
first
article
WISE
ZnB
2016,
this
research
area
progressed
continuously.
Here,
an
overview
discussion
promising
direction
accelerating
maturity
ZnBs
provided.
The
review
briefly
describes
current
issues
with
conventional
ZnBs,
including
historic
basic
understanding
WISE.
Furthermore,
application
scenarios
detailed,
description
various
key
mechanisms
(e.g.,
side
reactions,
electrodeposition,
anions
or
cations
intercalation
oxide
graphite,
ion
transport
low
temperature).
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(11), С. 5552 - 5592
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
A
critical
review
of
the
recent
developments
in
recycling
spent
Li-ion
batteries
using
five
major
technologies
(direct
recycling,
pyrometallurgy,
hydrometallurgy,
bioleaching
and
electrometallurgy)
evaluation
their
sustainability.
