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Avinashi SK, Mishra RK, Singh R, Shweta, Rakhi, Fatima Z, Gautam CR. Fabrication Methods, Structural, Surface Morphology and Biomedical Applications of MXene: A Review. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47003-47049. [PMID: 39189322 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Recently, two-dimensional (2-D) layered materials have revealed outstanding properties and play a crucial role for numerous advanced applications. The emerging transition metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXene with empirical formula Mn+1XnTx, have generated widespread attention and demonstrated impressive potential in various fields. The fabrication of 2-D novel MXene and its composites and their characterizations are applicable to vast applications in different areas such as energy storage, gas sensors, catalysis, and biomedical applications. In this review, the main focus is on the various synthesis methods, their properties, and biomedical applications. This review provides detailed illustrations of MXenes for many biomedical applications, including bioimaging, drug delivery, therapies, biosensors, tissue engineering, and antibacterial reagents. The challenges and future prospects were highlighted in a comprehensive manner, and the existing problems and potential for MXene-based biomaterials were analyzed with the goal of accelerating their use in the biomedical field.
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- Sarvesh Kumar Avinashi
- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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Akter R, Shah SS, Ehsan MA, Shaikh MN, Zahir MH, Aziz MA, Ahammad AJS. Transition-metal-based Catalysts for Electrochemical Synthesis of Ammonia by Nitrogen Reduction Reaction: Advancing the Green Ammonia Economy. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202300797. [PMID: 37812018 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Ammonia (NH3), a cornerstone in the chemical industry, has historically been pivotal for producing various valuable products, notably fertilizers. Its significance is further underscored in the modern energy landscape, where NH3 is seen as a promising medium for hydrogen storage and transportation. However, the conventional Haber-Bosch process, which accounts for approximately 170 million ton of NH3 produced globally each year, is energy-intensive and environmentally damaging. The electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) emerges as a sustainable alternative that operates in ambient conditions and uses renewable energy sources. Despite its potential, the NRR faces challenges, including the inherent stability of nitrogen and its competition with the hydrogen evolution reaction. Transition metals, especially ruthenium (Ru) and molybdenum (Mo), have demonstrated promise as catalysts, enhancing the efficiency of the NRR. Ru excels in catalytic activity, while Mo offers robustness. Strategies like heteroatom doping are being pursued to mitigate NRR challenges, especially the competing hydrogen evolution reaction. This review delves into the advancements of Ru and Mo-based catalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis, elucidating the NRR mechanisms, and championing the transition towards a greener ammonia economy. It also seeks to elucidate the core principles underpinning the NRR mechanism. This shift aims not only to address challenges inherent to traditional production methods but also to align with the overarching goals of global sustainability.
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- Riva Akter
- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8520, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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Chen J, Lian T, Liu S, Zhong J, Cheng R, Tang X, Xu P, Qiu P. Iron-carbon dots embedded in molybdenum single-atom nanoflowers as multifunctional nanozyme for dual-mode detection of hydrogen peroxide and uric acid. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:450-459. [PMID: 38643742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted extensive attention in the field of catalysis due to their excellent catalytic ability and enhanced atomic utilization, but the multi-mode single-atom nanozymes for biosensors remain a challenging issue. In this work, iron-doped carbon dots (Fe CDs) were loaded onto the edges and pores of Mo SACs with nanoflower morphology; accordingly, a composite material Fe CDs/Mo SACs was prepared successfully, which improves the catalytic performance and develops a fluorescence mode without changing the original morphology. The steady-state kinetic data indicates that the material prepared have better affinity for substrates and faster reaction rates under optimized conditions. The specific kinetic parameters Km and Vmax were calculated as 0.39 mM and 7.502×10-7 M·s-1 respectively. The excellent peroxidase-like activity of Fe CDs/Mo SACs allows H2O2 to decompose into •OH, which in turn oxidizes colorless o-phenylenediamine (OPD) to yellow 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP). At the same time, the fluorescence signal of Fe CDs/Mo SACs quenches obviously by DAP at 460 nm through internal filtration effect (IFE), while the characteristic fluorescence response of DAP gradually increases at 590 nm. Based on this sensing mechanism, a sensitive and accurate dual-mode (colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescent) sensor was constructed to detect H2O2 and uric acid, and the rate of recovery and linearity were acceptable for the detection of UA in human serum and urine samples. This method provides a new strategy for rapid and sensitive detection of UA, and also broadens the development of SACs in the field of biosensors.
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- Jin Chen
- Department of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330003, China
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- Center of Analysis and Testing, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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Cheng W, Liu Y, Yang X, Yan S, Huang G, Zhang H, Tang Z, Zhou H. Effect of Facet on Local Electron Density of Oxygen Vacancy in Catalysts for Nitrogen Electro-Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2312210. [PMID: 38600878 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Oxygen-vacancy (Ov) engineering is an effective strategy to manipulate the electronic configuration of catalysts for electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (eNRR). The influence of the stable facet on the electronic configuration of Ov is widely studied, however, the effect of the reactive facet on the local electron density of Ov is unveiled. In this work, an eNRR electrode R(111)-TiO2/HGO is provided with a high proportion exposed reactive facet (111) of rutile-TiO2 (denoted as R(111)-TiO2) nanocrystals with Ov anchored in hierarchically porous graphite oxide (HGO) nanofilms. The R(111)-TiO2/HGO exhibits excellent eNRR performance with an NH3 yield rate of 20.68 µg h-1 cm-2, which is ≈20 times the control electrode with the most stable facet (110) exposed (R(110)-TiO2/HGO). The experimental data and theoretical simulations reveal that the crystal facet (111) has a positive effect on regulating the local electron density around the oxygen vacancy and the two adjacent Ti-sites, promoting the π-back-donation, minimizing the eNRR barrier, and transforming the rate determination step to *NNH→*NNHH. This work illuminates the effect of crystal facet on the performance of eNRR, and offers a novel strategy to design efficient eNRR catalysts.
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- Wenjing Cheng
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- Beijing Institute of Collaborative Innovation, Beijing, 100094, China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, CAS, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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Fang R, He H, Wang Z, Han YC, Fan FR. Rapid synthesis of high-purity molybdenum carbide with controlled crystal phases. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3595-3603. [PMID: 38742402 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00225c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The synthesis of phase-pure carbide nanomaterials is crucial for understanding their structure-performance relationships, and for advancing their application in catalysis. Molybdenum carbides, in particular, have garnered increasing interest due to their Pt-like surface electronic properties and high catalytic activity. Traditional methods for synthesizing molybdenum carbide are often lengthy and energy-intensive, leading to an uncontrolled phase, low purity, and excessive carbon coverage, which hinder their catalytic performance improvement. This work introduces a novel pulsed Joule heating (PJH) technique that overcomes these limitations, enabling the controlled synthesis of high-purity molybdenum carbides (β-Mo2C, η-MoC1-x, and α-MoC1-x) within seconds by using MoOx/4-Cl-o-phenylenediamine as the hybrid precursor. The PJH method allows precise control over the diffusion of carbon species in the Mo-C system, resulting in a significantly improved phase purity of up to 96.89 wt%. Moreover, the electronic structure of platinum catalysts on molybdenum carbide was modulated through electron metal-support interaction (EMSI) between Pt and MoxC, and contributed to enhanced catalytic performance compared to carbon-supported Pt catalysts during the hydrogen evolution reaction. Overall, this work paves the way for efficient production of high-quality molybdenum carbide nanomaterials, and thus is expected to accelerate their industrial deployments in practical catalytic reactions.
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- Renjie Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Guo C, Jiang E, Chen Q, Li W, Chen Y, Jia S, Zhou Y, Liu Z, Lin X, Huo P, Li C, Ng YH, Crittenden JC, Zhu Z, Yan Y. Photo-to-Thermal Conversion Harnessing Low-Energy Photons Renders Efficient Solar CO 2 Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:36247-36254. [PMID: 38963922 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Efficient photocatalytic solar CO2 reduction presents a challenge because visible-to-near-infrared (NIR) low-energy photons account for over 50% of solar energy. Consequently, they are unable to instigate the high-energy reaction necessary for dissociating C═O bonds in CO2. In this study, we present a novel methodology leveraging the often-underutilized photo-to-thermal (PTT) conversion. Our unique two-dimensional (2D) carbon layer-embedded Mo2C (Mo2C-Cx) MXene catalyst in black color showcases superior near-infrared (NIR) light absorption. This enables the efficient utilization of low-energy photons via the PTT conversion mechanism, thereby dramatically enhancing the rate of CO2 photoreduction. Under concentrated sunlight, the optimal Mo2C-C0.5 catalyst achieves CO2 reduction reaction rates of 12000-15000 μmol·g-1·h-1 to CO and 1000-3200 μmol·g-1·h-1 to CH4. Notably, the catalyst delivers solar-to-carbon fuel (STF) conversion efficiencies between 0.0108% to 0.0143% and the STFavg = 0.0123%, the highest recorded values under natural sunlight conditions. This innovative approach accentuates the exploitation of low-frequency, low-energy photons for the enhancement of photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Chengqi Guo
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Oh SH, Kim D, Kim JY, Kang G, Jeon J, Kim M, Joo YC, Nam DH. Predictive Synthesis of Transition Metal Carbide via Thermochemical Oxocarbon Equilibrium. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:17940-17955. [PMID: 38809238 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Fabricating nanoscale metal carbides is a great challenge due to them having higher Gibbs free energy of formation (ΔG°) values than other metal compounds; additionally, these carbides have harsh calcination conditions, in which metal oxidation is preferred in the atmosphere. Herein, we report oxocarbon-mediated calcination for the predictive synthesis of nanoscale metal carbides. The thermochemical oxocarbon equilibrium of CO-CO2 reactions was utilized to control the selective redox reactions in multiatomic systems of Mo-C-O, contributing to the phase-forming and structuring of Mo compounds. By harnessing the thermodynamically predicted processing window, we controlled a wide range of Mo phases (MoO2, α-MoC1-x, and β-Mo2C) and nanostructures (nanoparticle, spike, stain, and core/shell) in the Mo compounds/C nanofibers. By inducing simultaneous reactions of C-O (selective C combustion) and Mo-C (Mo carbide formation) in the nanofibers, Mo diffusion was controlled in C nanofibers, acting as a template for the nucleation and growth of Mo carbides and resulting in precise control of the phases and structures of Mo compounds. The formation mechanism of nanostructured Mo carbides was elucidated according to the CO fractions of CO-CO2 calcination. Moreover, tungsten (W) and niobium (Nb) carbides/C nanofibers have been successfully synthesized by CO-CO2 calcination. We constructed the thermodynamic map for the predictive synthesis of transition metal carbides to provide universal guideline via thermochemical oxocarbon equilibrium. We revealed that our thermochemical oxocarbon-mediated gas-solid reaction enabled the structure and phase control of nanoscale transition metal compounds to optimize the material-property relationship accordingly.
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- Sang-Ho Oh
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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Li L, Zhang Q, Geng D, Meng H, Hu W. Atomic engineering of two-dimensional materials via liquid metals. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7158-7201. [PMID: 38847021 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00295d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials, known for their distinctive electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties, have attracted considerable attention. The precise atomic-scale synthesis of 2D materials opens up new frontiers in nanotechnology, presenting novel opportunities for material design and property control but remains challenging due to the high expense of single-crystal solid metal catalysts. Liquid metals, with their fluidity, ductility, dynamic surface, and isotropy, have significantly enhanced the catalytic processes crucial for synthesizing 2D materials, including decomposition, diffusion, and nucleation, thus presenting an unprecedented precise control over material structures and properties. Besides, the emergence of liquid alloy makes the creation of diverse heterostructures possible, offering a new dimension for atomic engineering. Significant achievements have been made in this field encompassing defect-free preparation, large-area self-aligned array, phase engineering, heterostructures, etc. This review systematically summarizes these contributions from the aspects of fundamental synthesis methods, liquid catalyst selection, resulting 2D materials, and atomic engineering. Moreover, the review sheds light on the outlook and challenges in this evolving field, providing a valuable resource for deeply understanding this field. The emergence of liquid metals has undoubtedly revolutionized the traditional nanotechnology for preparing 2D materials on solid metal catalysts, offering flexible possibilities for the advancement of next-generation electronics.
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- Lin Li
- College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated Circuit, Ministry of Education & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated Circuit, Ministry of Education & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated Circuit, Ministry of Education & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
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Yang H, Zhang Y, Ma P, Liu X, Liu N, Chang S, Gao Y. Controllable Construction of a Mo 2C/MoO 2 Interface with an Ideal Mo 2C/MoO 2 Ratio for Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32160-32168. [PMID: 38870105 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) is considered to be a viable contender for the production of NH3. However, due to the sluggish adsorption and activation of the electrocatalyst toward inert N2 molecules, there is an urgent need for developing effective catalysts to facilitate the reaction. Inspired by natural nitrogenase, in which Mo atoms are the active centers, Mo-based electrocatalysts have received considerable attention, but further exploration is still necessary. Interface-engineered electrocatalysts can effectively optimize the absorption and activation of the catalytic active center for N2 and thus improve the electrocatalytic activity of NRR. However, the lack of studies for controllably constructing an optimal ratio of two phases at the interface hinders the development of NRR electrocatalysts. Herein, a series of Mo2C/MoO2 interface-engineered electrocatalysts with various Mo2C/MoO2 ratios were constructed by controlling the Y dosages. The controlled experimental results verified that the catalytic activity of NRR, the dosage of Y, and the ratio of Mo2C/MoO2 were strongly correlated. Density functional theory calculations show that the C-Mo-O coordination at the Mo2C/MoO2 interface can optimize the reaction path and reduce the energy barrier of the reaction intermediates, thereby enhancing the reaction kinetics of NRR.
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- Haidong Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, No. 967 Anning East Road, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, No. 967 Anning East Road, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- Lanzhou Petrochemical Research Center, Petrochemical Research Institute, Lanzhou 730060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, No. 967 Anning East Road, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, No. 967 Anning East Road, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, No. 967 Anning East Road, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- Advanced Fluorine-Containing Materials, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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Li Y, Wei Z, Sun Z, Zhai H, Li S, Chen W. Sulfur Modified Carbon-Based Single-Atom Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Reactions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401900. [PMID: 38798155 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Efficient and sustainable energy development is a powerful tool for addressing the energy and environmental crises. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have received high attention for their extremely high atom utilization efficiency and excellent catalytic activity, and have broad application prospects in energy development and chemical production. M-N4 is an active center model with clear catalytic activity, but its catalytic properties such as catalytic activity, selectivity, and durability need to be further improved. Adjustment of the coordination environment of the central metal by incorporating heteroatoms (e.g., sulfur) is an effective and feasible modification method. This paper describes the precise synthetic methods for introducing sulfur atoms into M-N4 and controlling whether they are directly coordinated with the central metal to form a specific coordination configuration, the application of sulfur-doped carbon-based single-atom catalysts in electrocatalytic reactions such as ORR, CO2RR, HER, OER, and other electrocatalytic reaction are systematically reviewed. Meanwhile, the effect of the tuning of the electronic structure and ligand configuration parameters of the active center due to doped sulfur atoms with the improvement of catalytic performance is introduced by combining different characterization and testing methods. Finally, several opinions on development of sulfur-doped carbon-based SACs are put forward.
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- Yinqi Li
- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Chen X, Lv S, Gu H, Cui H, Liu G, Liu Y, Li Z, Xu Z, Kang J, Teobaldi G, Liu LM, Guo L. Amorphous Bismuth-Tin Oxide Nanosheets with Optimized C-N Coupling for Efficient Urea Synthesis. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:13527-13535. [PMID: 38691638 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Closing the carbon and nitrogen cycles by electrochemical methods using renewable energy to convert abundant or harmful feedstocks into high-value C- or N-containing chemicals has the potential to transform the global energy landscape. However, efficient conversion avenues have to date been mostly realized for the independent reduction of CO2 or NO3-. The synthesis of more complex C-N compounds still suffers from low conversion efficiency due to the inability to find effective catalysts. To this end, here we present amorphous bismuth-tin oxide nanosheets, which effectively reduce the energy barrier of the catalytic reaction, facilitating efficient and highly selective urea production. With enhanced CO2 adsorption and activation on the catalyst, a C-N coupling pathway based on *CO2 rather than traditional *CO is realized. The optimized orbital symmetry of the C- (*CO2) and N-containing (*NO2) intermediates promotes a significant increase in the Faraday efficiency of urea production to an outstanding value of 78.36% at -0.4 V vs RHE. In parallel, the nitrogen and carbon selectivity for urea formation is also enhanced to 90.41% and 95.39%, respectively. The present results and insights provide a valuable reference for the further development of new catalysts for efficient synthesis of high-value C-N compounds from CO2.
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- Xiangyu Chen
- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Scientific Computing Department, STFC UKRI, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot OX11 0QX, U.K
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Mu J, Gao X, Yu T, Zhao L, Luo W, Yang H, Liu Z, Sun Z, Gu Q, Li F. Ambient Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis: From Theoretical Guidance to Catalyst Design. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308979. [PMID: 38345238 PMCID: PMC11022736 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Ammonia, a vital component in the synthesis of fertilizers, plastics, and explosives, is traditionally produced via the energy-intensive and environmentally detrimental Haber-Bosch process. Given its considerable energy consumption and significant greenhouse gas emissions, there is a growing shift toward electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis as an eco-friendly alternative. However, developing efficient electrocatalysts capable of achieving high selectivity, Faraday efficiency, and yield under ambient conditions remains a significant challenge. This review delves into the decades-long research into electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis, highlighting the evolution of fundamental principles, theoretical descriptors, and reaction mechanisms. An in-depth analysis of the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) and nitrate reduction reaction (NitRR) is provided, with a focus on their electrocatalysts. Additionally, the theories behind electrocatalyst design for ammonia synthesis are examined, including the Gibbs free energy approach, Sabatier principle, d-band center theory, and orbital spin states. The review culminates in a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and prospective future directions in electrocatalyst development for NRR and NitRR, paving the way for more sustainable methods of ammonia production.
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- Jianjia Mu
- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
- Australian Synchrotron (ANSTO)800 Blackburn RdClaytonVIC3168Australia
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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Younis MA, Manzoor S, Ali A, Guo L, Yousaf MI, Nosheen S, Naveed A, Ahmad N. Nitrogen-vacancy-rich molybdenum nitride nanosheets as highly efficient electrocatalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:1809-1816. [PMID: 38173319 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02761a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The development of low-cost earth-abundant electrocatalysts to produce ammonia (NH3) with high efficiency for the nitrogen (N2) reduction reaction (NRR) remains challenging. Herein, we propose the development of highly efficient ultrathin nitrogen-vacancy-rich molybdenum nitride nanosheets (MoN-NV) for NRR using basic electrolytes under ambient conditions. In 0.1 M KOH, this catalyst attained a high faradaic efficiency (FE) of ∼14% with an NH3 yield of 22.5 μg h-1 mg-1cat at -0.3 V vs. a reversible hydrogen electrode under ambient conditions. The characterization results and electrochemical studies disclosed that nitrogen vacancies in the MoN-NV nanosheets played a critical role in the enhanced electrocatalytic activity for NRR. Furthermore, the recycling tests confirmed the stability of the catalyst during NRR electrolysis.
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- Muhammad Adnan Younis
- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia, Szkolna 9, Katowice 40-600, Poland
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Department of environmental science, Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh-11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Wang G, Ma R, Zhang N, Guo Y, Chu K. Single-atom Cu anchored on Mo 2C boosts nitrite electroreduction to ammonia. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13887-13890. [PMID: 37933626 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03993e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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We design single-atom Cu anchored on Mo2C (Cu1/Mo2C) as an effective electrocatalyst towards electrochemical nitrite reduction to ammonia (NO2RR), exhibiting an NH3-faradaic efficiency of 91.5% with a corresponding NH3 yield rate of 472.9 μmol h-1 cm-2 at -0.6 V vs. RHE. Theoretical computations unravel that single-atomic Cu couples with the surface Mo atom of Mo2C to enable the construction of Cu-Mo dual-active centers, which can synergistically activate NO2- and minimize the NO2--to-NH3 reaction energy barrier, whilst suppressing the competing hydrogen evolution reaction.
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- Guohui Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Hai G, Wang H. A Readily Achieved Potentiostatic Method in Density Functional Theory Calculation for Improved Prediction of the Performance for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction Reaction. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300756. [PMID: 37670561 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Accurate prediction of the catalytic performance of nitrogen reduction reaction catalysts based on density functional theory (DFT) calculation is of great significance for developing catalytic materials for nitrogen fixation. However, the applied electrode potential induced the fixation of Fermi level and solvation effect are commonly ignored in the current computational hydrogen electrode method, which leads to the large deviation between the calculation predicted limit potential and the experimentally measured limit potential. In this work, the simple external iteration method is proposed to simulate the Fermi level of the catalysts that are fixed by the applied electrode potential, along with the hybrid solvent model to describe the strong interaction, such as hydrogen bond, between the solvent molecules and the intermediates. This method allowed the theoretical and experimental limit potentials to be in good agreement, indicating the significant effect of the electrode potential and solvation in the DFT calculation. These results will guide the calculation-based prediction of other reaction systems in the field of electrocatalysis.
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- Guangtong Hai
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Hou T, Wang J, Zheng T, Liu Y, Wu G, Yin P. Anion Exchange of Metal Particles on Carbon-Based Skeletons for Promoting Dielectric Equilibrium and High-Efficiency Electromagnetic Wave Absorption. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303463. [PMID: 37340583 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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The combination of carbon materials and magnetic elements is considered as an effective strategy to obtain high-performance electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials. However, using nanoscale regulation to the optimization of composite material dielectric properties and enhanced magnetic loss properties is facing significant challenges. Here, the dielectric constant and magnetic loss capability of the carbon skeleton loaded with Cr compound particles are further tuned to enhance the EMW absorption performance. After 700 °C thermal resuscitation of the Cr3-polyvinyl pyrrolidone composite material, the chromium compound is represented as a needle-shaped structure of nanoparticles, which is fixed on the carbon skeleton derived from the polymer. The size-optimized CrN@PC composites are obtained after the substitution of more electronegative nitrogen elements using an anion-exchange strategy. The minimum reflection loss value of the composite is -105.9 dB at a CrN particle size of 5 nm, and the effective absorption bandwidth is 7.68 GHz (complete Ku-band coverage) at 3.0 mm. This work overcomes the limitations of impedance matching imbalance and magnetic loss deficiency in carbon-based materials through size tuning, and opens a new way to obtain carbon-based composites with ultra-high attenuation capability.
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- Tianqi Hou
- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, P. R. China
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Wang C, Huang F, Liang H, Nong W, Tian F, Li Y, Wang C. d- and p-Block single-atom catalysts supported by BN nanocages toward electrochemical reactions of N 2 and O 2. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:25761-25771. [PMID: 37724050 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03487a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Electrocatalysis is involved in many energy storage and conversion devices, triggering research and development of electrocatalysts, particularly single-atom catalysts (SACs). The introduction of the strain effect to enhance the performance of SACs has drawn ever-increasing research attention, which can tailor the local atomic and electronic structure of active sites. Herein, via high throughput calculations, we have explored the effects of strain on the catalytic performance of SACs with MN4 configuration for electrochemical reactions of N2 and O2 by incorporating d- and p-block single metal atoms into BN nanocages (BNNCs). The calculations demonstrate that Os@BNNC exhibits the highest catalytic activity for the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) with a limiting potential of -0.29 V. Co@BNNC can serve as an excellent bifunctional SAC for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with overpotentials of 0.32 and 0.37 V, respectively. In particular, Sn@BNNC with a p-block metal as the active center is a competitive SAC for the ORR with an overpotential of 0.64 V. More interestingly, the NRR and ORR performances of SACs supported by BNNCs have a close correlation with the structural and electronic properties of adsorbed N2 and O2 molecules, which proves that controlling the adsorption energy of N2 and O2 molecules is crucial to improving the catalytic activity of BNNC. The current investigation opens up an avenue for designing SACs embedded in nanocages possessing intrinsically curved surfaces for electrochemical reactions.
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- Chenhui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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Chen X, Lv S, Kang J, Wang Z, Guo T, Wang Y, Teobaldi G, Liu LM, Guo L. Efficient C-N coupling in the direct synthesis of urea from CO 2 and N 2 by amorphous Sb xBi 1-xO y clusters. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2306841120. [PMID: 37722061 PMCID: PMC10523627 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2306841120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Although direct generation of high-value complex molecules and feedstock by coupling of ubiquitous small molecules such as CO2 and N2 holds great appeal as a potential alternative to current fossil-fuel technologies, suitable scalable and efficient catalysts to this end are not currently available as yet to be designed and developed. To this end, here we prepare and characterize SbxBi1-xOy clusters for direct urea synthesis from CO2 and N2 via C-N coupling. The introduction of Sb in the amorphous BiOx clusters changes the adsorption geometry of CO2 on the catalyst from O-connected to C-connected, creating the possibility for the formation of complex products such as urea. The modulated Bi(II) sites can effectively inject electrons into N2, promoting C-N coupling by advantageous modification of the symmetry for the frontier orbitals of CO2 and N2 involved in the rate-determining catalytic step. Compared with BiOx, SbxBi1-xOy clusters result in a lower reaction potential of only -0.3 V vs. RHE, an increased production yield of 307.97 μg h-1 mg-1cat, and a higher Faraday efficiency (10.9%), pointing to the present system as one of the best catalysts for urea synthesis in aqueous systems among those reported so far. Beyond the urea synthesis, the present results introduce and demonstrate unique strategies to modulate the electronic states of main group p-metals toward their use as effective catalysts for multistep electroreduction reactions requiring C-N coupling.
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- Xiangyu Chen
- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- Department of Quantum Materials, Science and Technology, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- Department of Quantum Materials, Science and Technology, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai201204, China
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- Scientific Computing Department, The Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, OxfordshireOX11 0QX, United Kingdom
- School of Chemistry, University of Southampton, SouthamptonSO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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Lu Z, Wang H, Tao Y, Zhu S, Hao W, Liu X, Min Y, Fan J. WO x nanoparticles coupled with nitrogen-doped porous carbon toward electrocatalytic N 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14847-14857. [PMID: 37642524 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01019h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (eNRR) is a sustainable and green alternative to the traditional Haber-Bosch process. However, the chemical inertness of nitrogen gas and the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction significantly limit the catalytic performance of eNRR. Although tungsten oxide-based eNRR catalysts could donate unpaired electrons to the antibonding orbitals of N2 and accept lone electron pairs from N2 to dissociate NN triple bonds, the low electrical conductivity and the influence of the variable valence of W still affect the catalytic activity. Herein, a high-performance eNRR catalyst WOx nanoparticle/nitrogen-doped porous carbon (WOx/NPC) was prepared by a one-step thermal pyrolysis method. The results reveal that WOx gradually changes from the dominant WO2 phase to the WO3 phase. WOx/NPC-700 °C with WO2 NPs anchored on the surfaces of NPC via W-N bonding could deliver a high NH3 yield of 46.8 μg h-1 mg-1 and a high faradaic efficiency (FE) of 10.2%. The edge W atomic site on WOx/NPC is demonstrated to be the active center which could activate a stable NN triple bond with an electron-donating ability. Benefiting from the covalent interaction between the WOx nanoparticles and NPC, WOx/NPC also shows high electrocatalytic stability.
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- Zhaobing Lu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China.
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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Zhang YZ, Li PH, Ren YN, He Y, Zhang CX, Hu J, Cao XQ, Leung MKH. Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Selective Electrochemical Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2580. [PMID: 37764608 PMCID: PMC10535433 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Ammonia (NH3) plays a significant role in the manufacture of fertilizers, nitrogen-containing chemical production, and hydrogen storage. The electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (e-NRR) is an attractive prospect for achieving clean and sustainable NH3 production, under mild conditions driven by renewable energy. The sluggish cleavage of N≡N bonds and poor selectivity of e-NRR are the primary challenges for e-NRR, over the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The rational design of e-NRR electrocatalysts is of vital significance and should be based on a thorough understanding of the structure-activity relationship and mechanism. Among the various explored e-NRR catalysts, metal-based electrocatalysts have drawn increasing attention due to their remarkable performances. This review highlighted the recent progress and developments in metal-based electrocatalysts for e-NRR. Different kinds of metal-based electrocatalysts used in NH3 synthesis (including noble-metal-based catalysts, non-noble-metal-based catalysts, and metal compound catalysts) were introduced. The theoretical screening and the experimental practice of rational metal-based electrocatalyst design with different strategies were systematically summarized. Additionally, the structure-function relationship to improve the NH3 yield was evaluated. Finally, current challenges and perspectives of this burgeoning area were provided. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal-based e-NRR electrocatalysts with a focus on enhancing their efficiency in the future.
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- Yi-Zhen Zhang
- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; (Y.-Z.Z.)
- Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; (Y.-Z.Z.)
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; (Y.-Z.Z.)
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430024, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; (Y.-Z.Z.)
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- Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Hamsa AP, Arulprakasam M, Unni SM. Electrochemical nitrogen fixation on single metal atom catalysts. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10689-10710. [PMID: 37584339 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02229c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The electrochemical reduction of nitrogen (eNRR) offers a promising alternative to the Haber-Bosch (H-B) process for producing ammonia under moderate conditions. However, the inertness of dinitrogen and the competing hydrogen evolution reaction pose significant challenges for eNRR. Thus, developing more efficient electrocatalysts requires a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanistic reactions and electrocatalytic activity. Single atom catalysts, which offer tunable catalytic properties and increased selectivity, have emerged as a promising avenue for eNRR. Carbon and metal-based substrates have proven effective for dispersing highly active single atoms that can enhance eNRR activity. In this review, we explore the use of atomically dispersed single atoms on different substrates for eNRR from both conceptual and experimental perspectives. The review is divided into four sections: the first section describes eNRR mechanistic pathways, the second section focuses on single metal atom catalysts (SMACs) with metal atoms dispersed on carbon substrates for eNRR, the third section covers SMACs with metal atoms dispersed on non-carbon substrates for eNRR, and the final section summarizes the remaining challenges and future scope of eNRR for green ammonia production.
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- Ashida P Hamsa
- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Einafshar E, Einafshar N, Khazaei M. Recent Advances in MXene Quantum Dots: A Platform with Unique Properties for General-Purpose Functional Materials with Novel Biomedical Applications. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2023; 381:27. [PMID: 37670112 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-023-00439-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Developing new, high-performance materials is a prerequisite for technological advancement. In comparison to bulk materials, quantum dots have a number of good advantages due to their small size, high surface area, and quantum dimensions. Quantum dots, two-dimensional materials with lateral dimensions less than 100 nm, can be generated by the quantum confinement effect. Mxene quantum dots (MQDs) retain some of their two-dimensional characteristics. They also exhibit novel physicochemical properties, including enhanced dispersibility in aqueous and nonaqueous phases, modification or doping capabilities, and photoluminescence. MQDs, due to their unique and diverse properties, have been receiving a great deal of attention as new members of the Mxene group and wide use for biotechnology, bioimaging, optoelectronics, catalysis, cancer therapy, etc. This review aims to provide an overview of the synthesis of MQDs, their optical properties, and their cancer therapy applications. MQDs exhibit remarkable photothermal and photodynamic features and can be suitable for bioimaging. In addition to obtaining bioimaging, photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) effects simultaneously, MQDs have high biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo, providing evidence of their potential clinical utility. Herein, recent developments and future prospects concerning MQDs biomedical applications are discussed.
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- Elham Einafshar
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Chen M, Hu L, Xu L, Wei J, Wu P, Guan G, Wang T, Ma Y. Synergistically Tuning Surface States of Hierarchical MoC by Pt-N Dual-Doping Engineering for Optimizing Hydrogen Evolution Activity. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300308. [PMID: 37154229 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Catalytic performance can be greatly enhanced by rational modulation of the surface state. In this study, reasonable adjustment of the surface states around the Fermi level (EF ) of molybdenum carbide (MoC) (α phase) via a Pt-N dual-doping process to fabricate an electrocatalyst named as Pt-N-MoC is performed to promote hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance over the MoC surface. Systematically experimental and theoretical analyses demonstrate that the synergistic tuning of Pt and N can cause the delocalization of surface states, with an increase in the density of surface states near the EF . This is beneficial for accumulating and transferring electrons between the catalyst surface and adsorbent, resulting in a positively linear correlation between the density of surface states near the EF and the HER activity. Moreover, the catalytic performance is further enhanced by artificially fabricating a Pt-N-MoC catalyst that has a unique hierarchical structure composed of MoC nanoparticles (0D), nanosheets (2D), and microrods (3D). As expected, the obtained Pt-N-MoC electrocatalyst exhibits superb HER activity with an extremely low overpotential of 39 mV@10 mA cm-2 as well as superb stability (over 24 d) in an alkaline solution. This work highlights a novel strategy to develop efficient electrocatalysts via adjusting their surface states.
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- Meng Chen
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, 036-8561, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Novel Energy Materials & Catalysis Research Center, Shanwei Institute of Technology, Shanwei, 516600, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, 036-8561, Japan
- Energy Conversion Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Regional Innovation (IRI), Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, 036-8561, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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Wang Y, He J, Zang Y, Zhao C, Di M, Wang B. Controlled synthesis of Mo 2C micron flowers via vapor-liquid-solid method as enhanced electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction. RSC Adv 2023; 13:26144-26147. [PMID: 37671004 PMCID: PMC10475879 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04813f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Mo2C demonstrates excellent performance in catalysis, and it has been found to possess excellent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalytic activity and highly efficient nitrogen fixation. The catalytic activity of Mo2C is greatly influenced and restricted by the preparation method. Sintering and carbon deposition, which affect the catalytic activity of Mo2C, are inevitable in the traditional vapor-solid-solid (VSS) process. In this study, we report the controllable synthesis of α-Mo2C micron flowers by adjusting the growth temperature via a vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) process. The density of the Mo2C micron flowers is closely related to the concentration of Na2MoO4 aqueous solution. The as-grown Mo2C micron flowers dispersed with Pt are validated to be an enhanced collaborative electrocatalyst for HER against Pt/VSS-Mo2C.
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- Yuwei Wang
- College of Physical Science and Technology, Bohai University Jinzhou 121013 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University Jinzhou 121013 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University Jinzhou 121013 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University Jinzhou 121013 China
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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Lu X, Li J, Liu F, Wang Y, Tang X, Li H, Peng Y, Xu C. Powerful Orbital Hybridization of Copper-Silver Bimetallic Nanosheets for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37465928 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Electrochemical nitrogen reduction (eNRR) is a promising strategy to replace the energy- and capital-intensive Haber-Bosch process. Unfortunately, the low selectivity of the eNRR process impedes the industrial application of this approach. In this work, a highly efficient and stable NRR electrocatalyst is obtained via coreduction of Cu and Ag precursors using the holly leaves as reducing agents. The as-obtained Cu3Ag bimetallic nanosheets exhibit excellent NRR performance with an NH3 production rate of 31.3 μg h-1 mg-1cat. and a Faradaic efficiency of 31.3% at -0.2 V vs RHE. According to density functional theory (DFT) calculation, the outstanding performance of Cu3Ag bimetallic nanosheets could be caused by the fact that Ag optimizes the 3d orbital occupation of Cu and synergistically enhances the charge transfer during the NRR process, resulting in a suitable adsorption strength of the intermediates.
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- Xiaoying Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Eco-environmental Monitoring and Scientific Research Center, YRBEEA, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Qin L, Sun F, Gong Z, Ma G, Chen Y, Tang Q, Qiao L, Wang R, Liu ZQ, Tang Z. Electrochemical NO 3- Reduction Catalyzed by Atomically Precise Ag 30Pd 4 Bimetallic Nanocluster: Synergistic Catalysis or Tandem Catalysis? ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37377221 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Electrochemically converting NO3- compounds into ammonia represents a sustainable route to remove industrial pollutants in wastewater and produce valuable chemicals. Bimetallic nanomaterials usually exhibit better catalytic performance than the monometallic counterparts, yet unveiling the reaction mechanism is extremely challenging. Herein, we report an atomically precise [Ag30Pd4 (C6H9)26](BPh4)2 (Ag30Pd4) nanocluster as a model catalyst toward the electrochemical NO3- reduction reaction (eNO3-RR) to elucidate the different role of the Ag and Pd site and unveil the comprehensive catalytic mechanism. Ag30Pd4 is the homoleptic alkynyl-protected superatom with 2 free electrons, and it has a Ag30Pd4 metal core where 4 Pd atoms are located at the subcenter of the metal core. Furthermore, Ag30Pd4 exhibits excellent performance toward eNO3-RR and robust stability for prolonged operation, and it can achieve the highest Faradaic efficiency of NH3 over 90%. In situ Fourier-transform infrared study revealed that a Ag site plays a more critical role in converting NO3- into NO2-, while the Pd site makes a major contribution to catalyze NO2- into NH3. The bimetallic nanocluster adopts a tandem catalytic mechanism rather than a synergistic catalytic effect in eNO3-RR. Such finding was further confirmed by density functional theory calculations, as they disclosed that Ag is the most preferable binding site for NO3-, which then binds a water molecule to release NO2-. Subsequently, NO2- can transfer to the vicinal exposed Pd site to promote NH3 formation.
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- Lubing Qin
- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- China Petrochemical Research Institute, PetroChina Company Limited, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Abdel-Aty MM, Gomaa HE, Abdu HM, Almasri RA, Irfan OM, Barakat NAM. Molybdenum Carbide/Ni Nanoparticles Embedded into Carbon Nanofibers as an Effective Non-Precious Catalyst for Green Hydrogen Production from Methanol Electrooxidation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15112430. [PMID: 37299229 DOI: 10.3390/polym15112430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Molybdenum carbide co-catalyst and carbon nanofiber matrix are suggested to improve the nickel activity toward methanol electrooxidation process. The proposed electrocatalyst has been synthesized by calcination electrospun nanofiber mats composed of molybdenum chloride, nickel acetate, and poly (vinyl alcohol) under vacuum at elevated temperatures. The fabricated catalyst has been characterized using XRD, SEM, and TEM analysis. The electrochemical measurements demonstrated that the fabricated composite acquired specific activity for methanol electrooxidation when molybdenum content and calcination temperature were tuned. In terms of the current density, the highest performance is attributed to the nanofibers obtained from electrospun solution having 5% molybdenum precursor compared to nickel acetate as a current density of 107 mA/cm2 was generated. The process operating parameters have been optimized and expressed mathematically using the Taguchi robust design method. Experimental design has been employed in investigating the key operating parameters of methanol electrooxidation reaction to obtain the highest oxidation current density peak. The main effective operating parameters of the methanol oxidation reaction are Mo content in the electrocatalyst, methanol concentration, and reaction temperature. Employing Taguchi's robust design helped to capture the optimum conditions yielding the maximum current density. The calculations revealed that the optimum parameters are as follows: Mo content, 5 wt.%; methanol concentration, 2.65 M; and reaction temperature, 50 °C. A mathematical model has been statistically derived to describe the experimental data adequately with an R2 value of 0. 979. The optimization process indicated that the maximum current density can be identified statistically at 5% Mo, 2.0 M methanol concentration, and 45 °C operating temperature.
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- Marwa M Abdel-Aty
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Ad-Dawadmi, Shaqra University, Sahqra 11911, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Nuclear Safety Engineering, Nuclear Installations Safety Division, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo 11765, Egypt
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- Production Engineering & Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minya 61516, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Production Engineering, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef 62521, Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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Zheng J, Zhang H, Lv J, Zhang M, Wan J, Gerrits N, Wu A, Lan B, Wang W, Wang S, Tu X, Bogaerts A, Li X. Enhanced NH 3 Synthesis from Air in a Plasma Tandem-Electrocatalysis System Using Plasma-Engraved N-Doped Defective MoS 2. JACS AU 2023; 3:1328-1336. [PMID: 37234124 PMCID: PMC10207100 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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We have developed a sustainable method to produce NH3 directly from air using a plasma tandem-electrocatalysis system that operates via the N2-NOx-NH3 pathway. To efficiently reduce NO2- to NH3, we propose a novel electrocatalyst consisting of defective N-doped molybdenum sulfide nanosheets on vertical graphene arrays (N-MoS2/VGs). We used a plasma engraving process to form the metallic 1T phase, N doping, and S vacancies in the electrocatalyst simultaneously. Our system exhibited a remarkable NH3 production rate of 7.3 mg h-1 cm-2 at -0.53 V vs RHE, which is almost 100 times higher than the state-of-the-art electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction and more than double that of other hybrid systems. Moreover, a low energy consumption of only 2.4 MJ molNH3-1 was achieved in this study. Density functional theory calculations revealed that S vacancies and doped N atoms play a dominant role in the selective reduction of NO2- to NH3. This study opens up new avenues for efficient NH3 production using cascade systems.
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- Jiageng Zheng
- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College
of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang
University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Research
Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, BE-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department
of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GJ, U.K.
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- State
Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Department
of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GJ, U.K.
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- Research
Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, BE-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- State
Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy and
Engineering, Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Yang X, An P, Wang R, Jia J. Tuning the Site-to-Site Interaction of Heteronuclear Diatom Catalysts MoTM/C 2N (TM = 3d Transition Metal) for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104003. [PMID: 37241745 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Ammonia (NH3) synthesis is one of the most important catalytic reactions in energy and chemical fertilizer production, which is of great significance to the sustainable development of society and the economy. The electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (eNRR), especially when driven by renewable energy, is generally regarded as an energy-efficient and sustainable process to synthesize NH3 in ambient conditions. However, the performance of the electrocatalyst is far below expectations, with the lack of a high-efficiency catalyst being the main obstacle. Herein, by means of comprehensive spin-polarized density functional theory (DFT) computations, the catalytic performance of MoTM/C2N (TM = 3d transition metal) for use in eNRR was systematically evaluated. Among the results, MoFe/C2N can be considered the most promising catalyst due to its having the lowest limiting potential (-0.26 V) and high selectivity in the context of eNRR. Compared with its homonuclear counterparts, MoMo/C2N and FeFe/C2N, MoFe/C2N can balance the first protonation step and the sixth protonation step synergistically, showing outstanding activity regarding eNRR. Our work not only opens a new door to advancing sustainable NH3 production by tailoring the active sites of heteronuclear diatom catalysts but also promotes the design and production of novel low-cost and efficient nanocatalysts.
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- Xiaoli Yang
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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Wu H, Singh-Morgan A, Qi K, Zeng Z, Mougel V, Voiry D. Electrocatalyst Microenvironment Engineering for Enhanced Product Selectivity in Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Reduction Reactions. ACS Catal 2023; 13:5375-5396. [PMID: 37123597 PMCID: PMC10127282 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.3c00201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Carbon and nitrogen fixation strategies are regarded as alternative routes to produce valuable chemicals used as energy carriers and fertilizers that are traditionally obtained from unsustainable and energy-intensive coal gasification (CO and CH4), Fischer-Tropsch (C2H4), and Haber-Bosch (NH3) processes. Recently, the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and N2 reduction reaction (NRR) have received tremendous attention, with the merits of being both efficient strategies to store renewable electricity while providing alternative preparation routes to fossil-fuel-driven reactions. To date, the development of the CO2RR and NRR processes is primarily hindered by the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); however, the corresponding strategies for inhibiting this undesired side reaction are still quite limited. Considering such complex reactions involve three gas-liquid-solid phases and successive proton-coupled electron transfers, it appears meaningful to review the current strategies for improving product selectivity in light of their respective reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and thermodynamics. By examining the developments and understanding in catalyst design, electrolyte engineering, and three-phase interface modulation, we discuss three key strategies for improving product selectivity for the CO2RR and NRR: (i) targeting molecularly defined active sites, (ii) increasing the local reactant concentration at the active sites, and (iii) stabilizing and confining product intermediates.
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- Huali Wu
- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier 34000, France
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier 34000, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier 34000, France
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Li Y, Huang S, Peng S, Jia H, Pang J, Ibarlucea B, Hou C, Cao Y, Zhou W, Liu H, Cuniberti G. Toward Smart Sensing by MXene. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206126. [PMID: 36517115 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The Internet of Things era has promoted enormous research on sensors, communications, data fusion, and actuators. Among them, sensors are a prerequisite for acquiring the environmental information for delivering to an artificial data center to make decisions. The MXene-based sensors have aroused tremendous interest because of their extraordinary performances. In this review, the electrical, electronic, and optical properties of MXenes are first introduced. Next, the MXene-based sensors are discussed according to the sensing mechanisms such as electronic, electrochemical, and optical methods. Initially, biosensors are introduced based on chemiresistors and field-effect transistors. Besides, the wearable pressure sensor is demonstrated with piezoresistive devices. Third, the electrochemical methods include amperometry and electrochemiluminescence as examples. In addition, the optical approaches refer to surface plasmonic resonance and fluorescence resonance energy transfer. Moreover, the prospects are delivered of multimodal data fusion toward complicated human-like senses. Eventually, future opportunities for MXene research are conveyed in the new material discovery, structure design, and proof-of-concept devices.
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- Yufen Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- High-Frequency High-Voltage Device and Integrated Circuits R&D Center, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Microelectronic Devices and Integrated Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China
- School of Electrical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Center of Bio and Micro/Nano Functional Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (GCL DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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Guo M, Fang L, Zhang L, Li M, Cong M, Guan X, Shi C, Gu C, Liu X, Wang Y, Ding X. Pulsed Electrocatalysis Enabling High Overall Nitrogen Fixation Performance for Atomically Dispersed Fe on TiO 2. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217635. [PMID: 36744701 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Atomically dispersed Fe was designed on TiO2 and explored as a Janus electrocatalyst for both nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) and nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) in a two-electrode system. Pulsed electrochemical catalysis (PE) was firstly involved to inhibit the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Excitingly, an unanticipated yield of 7055.81 μmol h-1 g-1 cat. and 12 868.33 μmol h-1 g-1 cat. were obtained for NOR and NRR at 3.5 V, respectively, 44.94 times and 7.8 times increase in FE than the conventional constant voltage electrocatalytic method. Experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the single-atom Fe could stabilize the oxygen vacancy, lower the energy barrier for the vital rupture of N≡N, and result in enhanced N2 fixation performance. More importantly, PE could effectively enhance the N2 supply by reducing competitive O2 and H2 agglomeration, inhibit the electrocatalytic by-product formation for longstanding *OOH and *H intermediates, and promote the non-electrocatalytic process of N2 activation.
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- Mingxia Guo
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian, 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Technische Universität München Department Chemie, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian, 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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Wu S, Liu H, Qu M, Du A, Fan J, Sun Q. The important role of surface charge on a new mechanism of nitrogen reduction. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:7986-7993. [PMID: 36866807 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05485j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) is a green and sustainable approach for producing ammonia. Low-cost carbon-based materials are promising catalysts for the electrochemical NRR. Among them, Cu-N4-graphene is a unique catalytic substrate. Its catalytic performance for the NRR has remained unclear as N2 can only be physisorbed on such a substrate. In this work, we focus on the influence of an electronic environment on the electrocatalytic NRR. DFT computations reveal that the NN bond can be effectively activated at a surface charge density of -1.88 × 1014 e cm-2 on Cu-N4-graphene and further the NRR proceeds via an alternating hydrogenation pathway. This work offers a new insight into the mechanism of the electrocatalytic NRR and emphasizes the importance of environmental charges in the electrocatalytic process of the NRR.
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- Shuang Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China. .,College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Liu DW, Ji L, Nie Y, Li Y, Xu L, Liu JQ, Xue G. Facile and controllable preparation of carbon microsphere for electro-driven nitrogen reduction: Accommodating nitrogen doping with hierarchical porous structure. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 634:995-1004. [PMID: 36571861 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Driven by sustainable electricity, electrochemical nitrogen fixation under ambient conditions is considered as a promising strategy to generate low-concentrated NH3/NH4+. Under the principle of doping and porous engineering, nitrogen-doped carbon microsphere with hierarchical pores (NC-HP) is fabricated via pyrolyzing polymer microsphere. Hierarchical structure with macro-, meso- and micropores is obtained by assembling melamine/phenol-formaldehyde oligomers in Pickering droplets, with the assistance of triblock copolymer Pluronic F127. The regularity of mesopores is strongly affected by melamine to phenol mass ratio. For NC-HP, nitrogen content (N-content) in the carbon matrix can reach as high as 19.1 wt%, yet trade-off effect is observed between N-content and regularity of mesopores. As consequence, NC-HP-3 with N-content of 15.6 wt% and distinct mesopores exhibits the highest catalytic performance. At -0.5 V vs. RHE, NH3/NH4+ production rate and Faradaic efficiency (FE) value reach 15.6 μg∙mgcat.-1∙h-1 and 15.5%, respectively. It shows excellent recyclability, and no degradations are observed with respect to morphology and porous structure. In this hierarchical porous structure, mesopores are expected to facilitate mass transfer for both electrolyte ions and nitrogen, and hence catalytic active sites (e.g. pyrrolic- and pyridinic-N species) in hierarchically mutually connected pores can be well utilized.
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- Da-Wei Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Most for Clean Utilization of Hydrocarbon Resources, Chemical Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Use Technology of Shanbei Energy, 229 Taibai North Road, Xi'an 710069, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an 710127, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Most for Clean Utilization of Hydrocarbon Resources, Chemical Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Use Technology of Shanbei Energy, 229 Taibai North Road, Xi'an 710069, PR China
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- Research Center for Fine Chemicals Engineering, Shanxi University, No.92 Wucheng Rd., Taiyuan 030006, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Most for Clean Utilization of Hydrocarbon Resources, Chemical Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Use Technology of Shanbei Energy, 229 Taibai North Road, Xi'an 710069, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an 710127, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an 710127, PR China
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Li H, Fan R, Zou B, Yan J, Shi Q, Guo G. Roles of MXenes in biomedical applications: recent developments and prospects. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:73. [PMID: 36859311 PMCID: PMC9979438 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01809-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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....With the development of nanomedical technology, the application of various novel nanomaterials in the biomedical field has been greatly developed in recent years. MXenes, which are new inorganic nanomaterials with ultrathin atomic thickness, consist of layered transition metal carbides and nitrides or carbonitrides and have the general structural formula Mn+1XnTx (n = 1-3). Based on the unique structural features of MXenes, such as ultrathin atomic thickness and high specific surface area, and their excellent physicochemical properties, such as high photothermal conversion efficiency and antibacterial properties, MXenes have been widely applied in the biomedical field. This review systematically summarizes the application of MXene-based materials in biomedicine. The first section is a brief summary of their synthesis methods and surface modification strategies, which is followed by a focused overview and analysis of MXenes applications in biosensors, diagnosis, therapy, antibacterial agents, and implants, among other areas. We also review two popular research areas: wearable devices and immunotherapy. Finally, the difficulties and research progress in the clinical translation of MXene-based materials in biomedical applications are briefly discussed.
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- Hui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Huang Z, Rafiq M, Woldu AR, Tong QX, Astruc D, Hu L. Recent progress in electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia (NRR). Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Yang X, Mukherjee S, O'Carroll T, Hou Y, Singh MR, Gauthier JA, Wu G. Achievements, Challenges, and Perspectives on Nitrogen Electrochemistry for Carbon-Neutral Energy Technologies. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202215938. [PMID: 36507657 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Unrestrained anthropogenic activities have severely disrupted the global natural nitrogen cycle, causing numerous energy and environmental issues. Electrocatalytic nitrogen transformation is a feasible and promising strategy for achieving a sustainable nitrogen economy. Synergistically combining multiple nitrogen reactions can realize efficient renewable energy storage and conversion, restore the global nitrogen balance, and remediate environmental crises. Here, we provide a unique aspect to discuss the intriguing nitrogen electrochemistry by linking three essential nitrogen-containing compounds (i.e., N2 , NH3 , and NO3 - ) and integrating four essential electrochemical reactions, i.e., the nitrogen reduction reaction (N2 RR), nitrogen oxidation reaction (N2 OR), nitrate reduction reaction (NO3 RR), and ammonia oxidation reaction (NH3 OR). This minireview also summarizes the acquired knowledge of rational catalyst design and underlying reaction mechanisms for these interlinked nitrogen reactions. We further underscore the associated clean energy technologies and a sustainable nitrogen-based economy.
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- Xiaoxuan Yang
- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China.,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China.,Institute of Zhejiang University - Quzhou, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324000, China.,Donghai Laboratory, Zhoushan, 316021, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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Qiu K, Han Y, Guo W, Wang L, Cheng J, Luo Y. Synthesis of highly twinned ZnSe nanorods for enhancing N 2 electrochemical conversion to NH 3. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2465-2468. [PMID: 36752149 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06776e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In this work, we report an atomistic understanding of the hydrogenation behavior of a highly twinned ZnSe nanorod (T-ZnSe) with a large density of surface atomic steps and the activation of N2 molecules adsorbed on its surface. Theoretical calculations suggest that the atomic steps are essential for the hydrogenation of T-ZnSe, which greatly enhances its catalytic activity. As a result, the T-ZnSe nanorods exhibit a significantly enhanced NH3 production rate of 13.3 μg h-1 mg-1 and faradaic efficiency of 5.83% towards the NRR compared with the pristine ZnSe nanorods. This report offers an important pathway for the development of efficient catalysts for the NRR, and a versatile anion-exchange strategy for efficiently manipulating materials' functionalities.
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- Kangwen Qiu
- College of Energy Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, 463000, China.
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- College of Energy Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, 463000, China.
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- College of Energy Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, 463000, China.
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- College of Energy Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, 463000, China.
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of MXene Materials Microstructure, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, P. R. China.
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of MXene Materials Microstructure, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, P. R. China. .,School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Microelectronics and Energy of Henan Province, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of New Energy Storage Technology, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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Chouhan RS, Shah M, Prakashan D, P R R, Kolhe P, Gandhi S. Emerging Trends and Recent Progress of MXene as a Promising 2D Material for Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:697. [PMID: 36832187 PMCID: PMC9955873 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with chemical and structural diversity have piqued the interest of the scientific community due to their superior photonic, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and catalytic capabilities that distinguish them from their bulk counterparts. Among these 2D materials, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides with a general chemical formula of Mn+1XnTx (where n = 1-3), together known as MXenes, have gained tremendous popularity and demonstrated competitive performance in biosensing applications. In this review, we focus on the cutting-edge advances in MXene-related biomaterials, with a systematic summary on their design, synthesis, surface engineering approaches, unique properties, and biological properties. We particularly emphasize the property-activity-effect relationship of MXenes at the nano-bio interface. We also discuss the recent trends in the application of MXenes in accelerating the performance of conventional point of care (POC) devices towards more practical approaches as the next generation of POC tools. Finally, we explore in depth the existing problems, challenges, and potential for future improvement of MXene-based materials for POC testing, with the goal of facilitating their early realization of biological applications.
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- Raghuraj Singh Chouhan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Institute “Jožef Stefan”, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, India
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, India
- RCB-Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad 121001, India
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, India
- RCB-Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad 121001, India
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, India
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- DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad 500032, India
- RCB-Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad 121001, India
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Zheng H, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wu Z, Lai F, Chao G, Zhang N, Zhang L, Liu T. Perovskites with Enriched Oxygen Vacancies as a Family of Electrocatalysts for Efficient Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205625. [PMID: 36449575 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia (NRA) provides an efficient, sustainable approach to convert the nitrate pollutants into value-added products, which is regarded as a promising alternative to the industrial Haber-Bosch process. Recent studies have shown that oxygen vacancies of oxide catalysts can adjust the adsorption energies of intermediates and affect their catalytic performance. Compared with other metal oxides, perovskite oxides can allow their metal cations to exist in abnormal or mixed valence states, thereby resulting in enriched oxygen vacancies in their crystal structures. Here, the catalytic activities of perovskite oxides toward NRA catalysis with respect to the amount of oxygen vacancies are explored, where four perovskite oxides with different crystal structures (including cubic LaCrO3 , orthorhombic LaMnO3 and LaFeO3 , hexagonal LaCoO3 ) are chosen and investigated. By combining X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and electrochemical measurements, it is found that the amount of oxygen vacancies in these perovskite oxides surprisingly follow the same order as their activities toward NRA catalysis (LaCrO3 < LaMnO3 < LaFeO3 < LaCoO3 ). Further theoretical studies reveal that the existence of oxygen vacancies in LaCoO3 perovskite can decrease the energy barriers for reduction of *HNO3 to *NO2 , leading to its superior NRA performance.
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- Hui Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven, 3001, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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Chen S, Huang W. A review related to MXene preparation and its sensor arrays of electronic skins. Analyst 2023; 148:435-453. [PMID: 36468668 DOI: 10.1039/d2an01143c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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MXenes have been flourishing over the last decade as a high-performance 2D material, which combines the advantages of high electrical conductivity, photothermal conversion, and easy dispersion. They have been used to create soft, highly conductive, self-healing, and tactile-simulating electronic skins (E-skins). However, these E-skins remain generally limited to one or two functions with a complex preparation process. Next-generation E-skins necessitate not only large-scale fabrication using simple and fast methods but also the integration of multiple sensing functions and signal analysis components in order to provide functionality that was not unattainable in the past. Starting with the synthesis of pure MXenes, we walk through the steps of designing MXene sensors, integrating electronic skin arrays, and determining the function of MXene-based electronic skins. We also summarise the problems with existing MXene-based E-skins and possible futuristic directions.
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- Sha Chen
- Chengdu Techman Software Co., Ltd, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Sun J, Shengping Zhang BS, Alomar M, Alqarni AS, Najla Alotaibi MS, Badriah Alshahrani MS, Alghamdi AA, Kou Z, Shen W, Chen Y, Zhang J. Recent Advances in the Synthesis of MXene Quantum Dots. CHEM REC 2023:e202200268. [PMID: 36653938 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) with ultrahigh surface-to-volume ratio, abundant edge active sites, forceful quantum confinement and other remarkable physio-chemical properties, have garnered considerable research interest. MXene QDs, as an emerging member of them, have also attracted wide attention in the last six years, and shown great achievements in many fields. This critical review systematically summarizes the various methods for synthesizing MXene QDs. The characteristics and corresponding applications of various MXene QDs are also presented. The advantages and disadvantages of various synthetic methods, and the limitations of corresponding MXene QDs are compared and highlighted. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of synthesizing MXene QDs are proposed. We hope this review will enlighten researchers to the fabrication of more advancing and promising MXene-based QDs with proprietary properties in diverse applications.
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- Jiuxiao Sun
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies and Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies and Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, China
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P. O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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Chen K, Shen P, Zhang N, Ma D, Chu K. Electrocatalytic NO Reduction to NH 3 on Mo 2C Nanosheets. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:653-658. [PMID: 36594725 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of NO to NH3 (NORR) emerges as a promising route for achieving harmful NO treatment and sustainable NH3 generation. In this work, we first report that Mo2C is an active and selective NORR catalyst. The developed Mo2C nanosheets deliver a high NH3 yield rate of 122.7 μmol h-1 cm-2 with an NH3 Faradaic efficiency of 86.3% at -0.4 V. Theoretical computations unveil that the surface-terminated Mo atoms on Mo2C can effectively activate NO, promote protonation energetics, and suppress proton adsorption, resulting in high NORR activity and selectivity of Mo2C.
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- Kai Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Izelaar B, Ripepi D, Asperti S, Dugulan AI, Hendrikx RW, Böttger AJ, Mulder FM, Kortlever R. Revisiting the Electrochemical Nitrogen Reduction on Molybdenum and Iron Carbides: Promising Catalysts or False Positives? ACS Catal 2023; 13:1649-1661. [PMID: 36776385 PMCID: PMC9903294 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
The electrochemical dinitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) has recently gained much interest as it can potentially produce ammonia from renewable intermittent electricity and replace the Haber-Bosch process. Previous literature studies report Fe- and Mo-carbides as promising electrocatalysts for the NRR with activities higher than other metals. However, recent understanding of extraneous ammonia and nitrogen oxide contaminations have challenged previously published results. Here, we critically assess the NRR performance of several Fe- and Mo-carbides reported as promising by implementing a strict experimental protocol to minimize the effect of impurities. The successful synthesis of α-Mo2C decorated carbon nanosheets, α-Mo2C nanoparticles, θ-Fe3C nanoparticles, and χ-Fe5C2 nanoparticles was confirmed by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron and Mössbauer spectroscopy. After performing NRR chronoamperometric tests with the synthesized materials, the ammonia concentrations varied between 37 and 124 ppb and are in close proximity with the estimated ammonia background level. Notwithstanding the impracticality of these extremely low ammonia yields, the observed ammonia did not originate from the electrochemical nitrogen reduction but from unavoidable extraneous ammonia and NO x impurities. These findings are in contradiction with earlier literature studies and show that these carbide materials are not active for the NRR under the employed conditions. This further emphasizes the importance of a strict protocol in order to distinguish between a promising NRR catalyst and a false positive.
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- Boaz Izelaar
- Large
Scale Energy Storage, Process and Energy Department, Faculty of Mechanical,
Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft
University of Technology, Delft2628 CB, The Netherlands
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- Materials
for Energy Conversion and Storage, Chemical Engineering Department,
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University
of Technology, Delft2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Large
Scale Energy Storage, Process and Energy Department, Faculty of Mechanical,
Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft
University of Technology, Delft2628 CB, The Netherlands
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- Radiation
Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Surface
and Interface Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Department,
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft2628 CB, The Netherlands
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- Surface
and Interface Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Department,
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft2628 CB, The Netherlands
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- Materials
for Energy Conversion and Storage, Chemical Engineering Department,
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University
of Technology, Delft2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Large
Scale Energy Storage, Process and Energy Department, Faculty of Mechanical,
Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft
University of Technology, Delft2628 CB, The Netherlands,
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Liao W, Liu K, Wang J, Stefancu A, Chen Q, Wu K, Zhou Y, Li H, Mei L, Li M, Fu J, Miyauchi M, Cortés E, Liu M. Boosting Nitrogen Activation via Ag Nanoneedle Arrays for Efficient Ammonia Synthesis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:411-420. [PMID: 36524975 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Electrocatalytic N2 reduction reaction (eNRR) provides a promising carbon-neutral and sustainable ammonia-synthesizing alternative to the Haber-Bosch process. However, the nonpolar N2 has significant thermodynamic stability and requires ultrahigh energy to break down the N≡N bond. Here, we report the construction of local enhanced electric fields (LEEFs) by Ag nanoneedle arrays to promote N≡N fracture thus assisting the eNRR. The LEEFs could induce charge polarization on nitrogen atoms and reduce the energy barrier in the N2 first-protonation step. The detected N─N and N─H intermediates prove the cleavage of the N≡N bond and the hydrogenation of N2 by LEEFs. The increased LEEFs lead to logarithmic growth rates for the targeted eNRR and exponential growth rates for the unavoidable competitive hydrogen evolution reaction. Thus, regulation and tuning of LEEFs to ∼4 × 104 kV m-1 endows the raise of eNRR to the summit, achieving high ammonia selectivity with a Faradaic efficiency of 72.3 ± 4.0%.
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- Wanru Liao
- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Nanoinstitut München, Fakultät für Physik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München80539, Germany
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- College of Science & Ministry-province jointly constructed Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Processing for Mom-ferrous Metal and Featured Materials & Key Lab. of Nonferrous Materials and New Processing Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin541004, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo152-8552, Japan
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- Nanoinstitut München, Fakultät für Physik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München80539, Germany
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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N. K MS, Sathiskumar C, John NS. Metallic MoO
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as a Highly Selective Catalyst for Electrochemical Nitrogen Fixation to Ammonia under Ambient Conditions. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Muhammed Safeer N. K
- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) Shivanapura Bengaluru 562162 India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal 576104 India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) Shivanapura Bengaluru 562162 India
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An TY, Surendran S, Jesudass SC, Lee H, Moon DJ, Kim JK, Sim U. Promoting electrochemical ammonia synthesis by synergized performances of Mo 2C-Mo 2N heterostructure. Front Chem 2023; 11:1122150. [PMID: 36874069 PMCID: PMC9980907 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1122150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Hydrogen has become an indispensable aspect of sustainable energy resources due to depleting fossil fuels and increasing pollution. Since hydrogen storage and transport is a major hindrance to expanding its applicability, green ammonia produced by electrochemical method is sourced as an efficient hydrogen carrier. Several heterostructured electrocatalysts are designed to achieve significantly higher electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction (NRR) activity for electrochemical ammonia production. In this study, we controlled the nitrogen reduction performances of Mo2C-Mo2N heterostructure electrocatalyst prepared by a simple one pot synthesis method. The prepared Mo2C-Mo2N0.92 heterostructure nanocomposites show clear phase formation for Mo2C and Mo2N0.92, respectively. The prepared Mo2C-Mo2N0.92 electrocatalysts deliver a maximum ammonia yield of about 9.6 μg h-1 cm-2 and a Faradaic efficiency (FE) of about 10.15%. The study reveals the improved nitrogen reduction performances of Mo2C-Mo2N0.92 electrocatalysts due to the combined activity of the Mo2C and Mo2N0.92 phases. In addition, the ammonia production from Mo2C-Mo2N0.92 electrocatalysts is intended by the associative nitrogen reduction mechanism on Mo2C phase and by Mars-van-Krevelen mechanism on Mo2N0.92 phase, respectively. This study suggests the importance of precisely tuning the electrocatalyst by heterostructure strategy to substantially achieve higher nitrogen reduction electrocatalytic activity.
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- Tae-Yong An
- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea.,Research Institute, NEEL Sciences, INC, Jeollanamdo, Republic of Korea.,Center for Energy Storage System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Lv Y, Su J, Gu Y, Tian B, Ma J, Zuo JL, Ding M. Atomically Precise Integration of Multiple Functional Motifs in Catalytic Metal-Organic Frameworks for Highly Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction. JACS AU 2022; 2:2765-2777. [PMID: 36590266 PMCID: PMC9795565 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.2c00502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Ammonia production plays a central role in modern industry and agriculture with a continuous surge in its demand, yet the current industrial Haber-Bosch process suffers from low energy efficiency and accounts for high carbon emissions. Direct electrochemical conversion of nitrate to ammonia therefore emerges as an appealing approach with satisfactory sustainability while reducing the environmental impact from nitrate pollution. To this end, electrocatalysts for efficient conversion of eight-electron nitrate to ammonia require collective contributions at least from high-density reactive sites, selective reaction pathways, efficient multielectron transfer, and multiproton transport processes. Here, we report a catalytic metal-organic framework (two-dimensional (2D) In-MOF In8) catalyst integrated with multiple functional motifs with atomic precision, including uniformly dispersed, high-density, single-atom catalytic sites, high proton conductivity (efficient proton transport channel), high electron conductivity (promoted by the redox-active ligands), and confined microporous environments. These eventually lead to a direct and efficient electrochemical reduction of nitrate to ammonia and record high yield rate, FE, and selectivity for NH3 production. A novel "dynamic ligand dissociation" mechanism provides an unprecedented working principle that allows for the use of a high-quality MOF crystalline structure to function as highly ordered, high-density, single-atom catalyst (SAC)-like catalytic systems and ensures the maximum utilization of the metal centers within the MOF structure. Further, the atomically precise assembly of multiple functional motifs within a MOF catalyst offers an effective and facile strategy for the future development of framework-based enzyme-mimic systems.
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- Yang Lv
- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu
Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu
Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Coordination
Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences,
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Beijing
National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Amrillah T, Abdullah CAC, Hermawan A, Sari FNI, Alvani VN. Towards Greener and More Sustainable Synthesis of MXenes: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4280. [PMID: 36500902 PMCID: PMC9793760 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
The unique properties of MXenes have been deemed to be of significant interest in various emerging applications. However, MXenes provide a major drawback involving environmentally harmful and toxic substances for its general fabrication in large-scale production and employing a high-temperature solid-state reaction followed by selective etching. Meanwhile, how MXenes are synthesized is essential in directing their end uses. Therefore, making strategic approaches to synthesize greener, safer, more sustainable, and more environmentally friendly MXenes is imperative to commercialize at a competitive price. With increasing reports of green synthesis that promote advanced technologies and non-toxic agents, it is critical to compile, summarize, and synthesize the latest development of the green-related technology of MXenes. We review the recent progress of greener, safer, and more sustainable MXene synthesis with a focus on the fundamental synthetic process, the mechanism, and the general advantages, and the emphasis on the MXene properties inherited from such green synthesis techniques. The emerging use of the so-called green MXenes in energy conversion and storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical applications is presented. Finally, the remaining challenges and prospects of greener MXene synthesis are discussed.
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- Tahta Amrillah
- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Nanomaterial Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), South Tangerang 15315, Banten, Indonesia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai 9808579, Japan
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Huang H, Liu Q, Cheng Q, Zhang M, Liu J. Incorporating Pd into Cu‐Coordinated Metal‐Organic Frameworks to Promote N
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Electrochemical Reduction into Ammonia. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202201114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Hao Huang
- KAUST Catalysis Center King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P. R. China
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- KAUST Catalysis Center King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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