iScience
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2024
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IF 4.6
Ai-Ping Yan,Yu-Jue Qiu,Xing-En Wang,Guang-Hua Wang,Xian-Kui Wei,Xin-Tian Li,Xiao-Die Chen,Xing Shang,Shun-Liu Deng,Jian-Wei Zheng,Su-Yuan Xie
C 3 N 4 is widely applied in the synthesis of single-atom catalysts. However, understanding on the active site and the reaction mechanism is not fully in consensus. Especially, bare studies have considered the coordination environment of the single-atomic dopant and the effect of nitrogen vacancy on C 3 N 4 . In this study, we found that the presence of nitrogen vacancies promotes the activation of water and reduces the activation energy barrier for hydrogen generation. The results show that a synergistic effect between single-atom Pt and nitrogen vacancies enables the catalyst to achieve a superior hydrogen production rate of 3,890 μmol/g/h, which is 16.8 times higher than that of pristine C 3 N 4 . Moreover, the catalyst is also applicable for photocatalytic hydrogen production from seawater without significantly decreased hydrogen production rate. This study paves the way for the rational design and optimization of next-generation photocatalysts for sustainable energy applications, particularly in solar-driven hydrogen production.
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材料科学
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能源化学
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2015
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IF 4.504
Yutong Li,Su Zhang,Huaihe Song,Xiaohong Chen,Jisheng Zhou,Song Hong
Heteroatom-doped carbon with 4.06% of nitrogen and 10.42% of oxygen was synthesized by pyrolysis of ortho-aminophenol/formaldehyde resin. After high temperature hydrogen reduction, 2.22% of the surface oxygen was removed while the nitrogen content remained almost no change. The specific surface area enlarged from 90 m 2 g −1 to 226 m 2 g −1 and abundant micropores appeared. But we found that the specific capacitance of the reduced carbon as electrode for supercapacitors was decreased nearly 25 %. By measuring the conductivity, surface wettability, and electrochemical impedance, we proposed that (a) surface oxygen played an important role in the capacitive performance, especially the pseudocapacitance; (b) though the doped-oxygen reduced the electronic conductivity, on the other hand, enhanced the surface wettability and ion diffusion rate of the carbon electrodes.
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材料科学
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电化学
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 6.3
Hua Pan,Xinxing Zhan,Chao Wang,Juan Tian,Zijian Gao,Lingyun Zhou,Yadian Xie,Xin Tong
The interaction between catalysts and supports is recognized as a crucial factor influencing catalytic activity and stability. However, the carbon materials, which have been widely employed as the support at present, encounter challenges including intricate composition and the difficulty of precise control. In this study, the fullerene-derived carbon materials serve as support to electrocatalysts with low platinum. Fullerene-based materials, as the only carbon material with a well-defined molecular structure, have a controllable active site structure, which can provide a reaction model for studying metal-support interactions. Four kinds of fullerene-derived catalysts such as Pt/fullerene, Pt/nitrogen-doped fullerene, Pt/sulfur-doped fullerene, and Pt/phosphorus-doped fullerene, were synthesized. Once the coordination environment of the Pt particles was controlled, thus their catalytic performance was modulated. Despite a platinum loading of only 4.2%, Pt/N-fullerene demonstrates superior oxygen reduction activity and stability compared to commercial Pt/C (20%). Density functional theory calculations show that the introduction of heteroatoms can change the surface charge distribution of fullerenes, in which N-fullerene has a more negative electrostatic potential and can effectively anchor Pt. This research establishes a foundation for understanding the catalysts-support interaction and further precise control of the coordination environment of Pt. This provides new insights for designing efficient ORR catalysts.
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电化学
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2025
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IF 4.6
Wenli Feng,Lu Zhao,Chenxia Hao,Lin Yuan,Lizhen Liu,Xiaoming Yang,Yunfeng Bai,Feng Feng
Counterfeit and shoddy products exist widely in our daily life. Effective anti-counterfeiting means have become an issue with increasing concern. Herein, we proposed a new strategy for dispersing N, S-CDs into melamine phosphate (MP) to prepare N, S-CDs@MP composite. The co-doping of carbon dots with heteroatoms (N and S atoms) in conjunction with matrix protection synergistically enhanced the emission of long-lived room temperature phosphorescence (RTP). The obtained N, S-CDs@MP composite exhibited green RTP with phosphorescence quantum yield of 9.27 % and lifetime of 489 ms. More importantly, even in extreme conditions, the RTP of N, S-CDs@MP in the dispersion still persisted. The excellent RTP properties and good stability made N, S-CDs@MP a promising material for advanced anti-counterfeiting applications. This study afforded a new RTP material which could be easily prepared and used for information encryption and graphic anti-counterfeiting.
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材料科学
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光学
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Catalysts
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 2
·169
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IF 4.146
Yan Tan,Yijun Yin,Xianhong Yin,Chenghao Lan,Yu Wang,Feilong Hu,Qin Huang,Yan Mi
The pursuit of low-cost and high-efficiency catalyst is imperative for the development and utilization of hydrogen energy. Heteroatomic doping which is conducive to the redistribution of electric density is one of the promising strategies to improve catalytic activity. Herein, the Se-doped CoS2porous nanowires array with a superaerophobic surface was constructed on carbon fiber. Due to the electronic modulation and the unique superaerophobic structure, it showed improved hydrogen evolution activity and stability in urea-containing electrolyte. At a current density of 10 mA cm−2, the overpotentials are 188 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and 1.46 V for urea oxidation reaction (UOR). When it was set as a cell, the voltage is low as 1.44 V. Meanwhile, the current densities of HER and UOR, as well as of cell remained basically unchanged after a continuous operation for 48 h. This work opens up a new idea for designing of cost-saving hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts.Keywords:superaerophobic;cost-saving hydrogen evolution;heteroatom doping;electronic adjustment
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材料科学
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能源化学
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2020
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IF 7.632
Yasir Abbas,Majid Basharat,Wei Liu,Muhammad Shuaib Khan,Shuangkun Zhang,Shafqat Ali,Zhanpeng Wu,Dezhen Wu
The synergy between nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) in quaternary heteroatom-doped carbons is rarely probed, although these elements can significantly alter the performance of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, quaternary heteroatom (N, S, P, O)-doped multishelled carbon (NSPO-C) nanospheres are synthesized from heteroatom-containing poly(cyclotriphosphazene-codioxo-thiane) (PCD) polymer nanospheres. The contents of these quaternary heteroatoms were controlled via a facile carbonization process. The OER performance was tested, which was found to be related to the N and S contents, and the as-prepared NSPO-C-8 nanosphere anode with optimized contents of N (2.76 wt %) and S (1.52 wt %) showed a maximum OER activity, that is, it required a very low overpotential of 339 mV to obtain a current density of 10 mA cm–2 with a low Tafel slope value (39.40 mV dec–1), which is much lower than its conventional RuO2 (401 mV), 20% Pt/C (566 mV), and PO-C nanosphere (452 mV) counterparts. Higher performance is attributed to the synergy between N and S in the NSPO-C nanospheres, which provides maximum exposure to electroactive sites, while special morphology ensures efficient pathways for fast charge transportation. These findings advocate that polyphosphazene-derived heteroatom-doped carbons are potential candidates to fabricate high-performance devices for water oxidation.
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材料科学
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电化学
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 3.3
Ruiming Zhang,Luowen Xu,Fengtao Yu,Saijin Xiao,Changfu Wang,Dingzhong Yuan,Yan Liu
The discharge of effluents containing radionuclides has a detrimental impact on the ecological environment, emphasizing the importance of recovering U(VI) from nuclear wastewater to safeguard the environment. Electrosorption has emerged as a viable technique for the extraction of uranium from radioactive solutions. Herein, we propose a facile strategy utilizing ultrasonication to fabricate a novel sulfonated carbon material (HCCMs-SO 3 H) co-doped with B, N, and P atoms. The incorporation of sulfonate groups and doping heteratoms in HCCMs-SO 3 H significantly enhanced its electrosorption capacity for uranium, yielding an impressive capacity of 626.37 mg/g at 0.9 V. This enhancement in electrosorption ability is attributed to the synergistic effects of sulfonate groups and the presence of B, N, and P atoms in the carbon matrix. Furthermore, HCCMs-SO 3 H exhibited excellent recoverability and selectivity towards uranium, endowing it a promising material for uranium extraction from uranium-containing solutions. Its high electrosorption capacity, coupled with favorable recoverability and selectivity, positioned HCCMs-SO 3 H as a potential candidate for efficient and environmentally friendly uranium recovery processes.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2023
·Vol. 57
·期 4
·879-901
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IF 3.4
Luo Lingcong,Zhang Qianqian,Lan Yuling,Deng Jianping,Lin Yang,Du Guanben,Zhao Weigang
High-performance electrodes of activated carbons (PNOACs) with P, N, and O heteroatoms were prepared through a simple one-step phosphoric acid activation method without the need for any dopants or post-treatment. In the preparation procedure, cork biomass material from Quercus variabilis was used as the precursor, and phosphoric acid was used as both the phosphoric resource and the activation agent. The pore structure, morphology, and physicochemical properties of the as-prepared carbons were investigated. In addition, the electrochemical performances of the PNOACs were evaluated using three-electrode and two-electrode systems (symmetric supercapacitor, AS). The results indicated that cork is promising as a low-cost and environmental-friendly precursor for producing high-performance supercapacitors electrode. Furthermore, galvanostatic charge–discharge analysis revealed a specific capacitance of 206 F g −1 at a current density of 0.5 A g −1 , which can be attributed to the excellent hierarchical pore structure (micro-, meso-, and macropores) and suitable pore size distribution of the PNOACs. The specific surface area and total pore volume as high as 515.80 m 2 g −1 and 0.29 cm 3 g −1 were obtained, respectively. The presence of heteroatoms, namely N (0.81–1.07%), P (0.52–2.06%), and O (15.87–19.18%) content, on the carbon surface resulted in a considerable enhancement in the capacitive performance. Furthermore, a PNOAC sample, prepared at 600 °C with a mass ratio of 1:1, exhibited high long-term cycling stability (84.5%) and an energy density of 15.03 W h kg −1 . Therefore, cork is highly promising as an electrode material for supercapacitors to attain exceptional electrochemical performance, as well as provide a new possibility for the utilization and valorization of high-value cork waste.
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材料科学
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能源存储
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环境科学
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2025
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IF 21.1
Xinyu Han,Kaijie Liu,Mengyao Bian,Zhaoxu Yuan,Yannan Li,Yunlong Zhang,Xiangguang Yang,Yibo Zhang
Despite SO 2 being recognized as a catalyst poisoning substance, a trace amount can enhance the acidity of the NH 3 -SCR (selective catalytic reduction) catalyst, which facilitates NH 3 adsorption and accelerates the reaction rate according to the Eley-Rideal mechanism. In this study, monoatomically dispersed Ce atoms were doped into the MoTiO x lattice to regulate the quantity and distribution of sulfate. This regulation was achieved by leveraging the stronger affinity of SO 2 to Ce, thus maximizing the acidifying effect of SO 2 to boost the NH 3 -SCR performance of the catalyst. The catalyst demonstrated the ability to maintain over 80 % NO x conversion for at least 144 hours in the presence of high concentration SO 2 (250 ppm). A detailed examination of the surface dynamics after SO 2 introduction revealed that NH 4 (SO 4 ) 2 , formed on the surface, converted to NH 4 HSO 4 . The decomposition of NH 4 HSO 4 extracted lattice oxygen from the catalyst, leading to an increase in oxygen vacancies on the catalyst surface as the duration of SO 2 exposure increased. The surface-adsorbed oxygen, brought about by these oxygen vacancies, was readily activated, which promoted the dehydrogenation process of NH 3 and the progression of NH 3 -SCR. Further, based on the discovery of the unique phenomenon and mechanism of NH 4 HSO 4 decomposition that generates oxygen vacancies, gases containing poisonous SO 2 were utilized for the pretreatment of the catalyst to optimize its surface and enhance its sulfur resistance (fighting poison with poison). The results demonstrated that the pretreated catalyst rapidly achieved optimal NO x conversion and maintained catalytic stability for over 240 h even in the presence of 250 ppm SO 2 without any decrease in activity. This research innovatively leveraged the poisonous SO 2 to optimize the catalyst's surface, thereby achieving higher catalytic performance and sulfur resistance, which offers valuable insights into the design of novel sulfur-resistant catalysts.
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催化化学
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环境科学
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Nanoscale
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2024
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IF 5.8
Juanjuan Wang,Bin Qin,Huirong Li,Yuxin Zhang,Huan Yang,Fang Wang
Ferromagnetic Cr2Te3 nanocrystals, with their high spin–orbit coupling and low symmetry, have attracted considerable attention as rare-earth-free magnetic nanomaterials due to their potential to achieve high magnetic anisotropy. However, their relatively low values of remanence (Mr) and saturation (MS) magnetisation limit their energy product, making them unsuitable for practical applications. Herein, we report a straightforward one-pot heat-injection technique for the synthesis of high-remanence hexagonal Cr2Te3 nanosheets by heterogeneous doping with atoms of M (M = V, Mn and Se). The doped materials provide enhanced Mr and MS at an unchanged Curie temperature (TC), resulting in excellent hard magnetic properties. With Mn doping, the Mr of the matrix increases significantly, reaching 18.38 emu g−1 at 5 K, far exceeding the original undoped Cr2Te3 nanosheets. The nearly square hysteresis loop makes it valuable for many low temperature applications. These results provide a valuable case for tuning the magnetism of ferromagnetic Cr2Te3 by substitutional doping.
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物理学
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Biochar
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2024
·Vol. 6
·期 1
·1-14
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IF 13.1
Chen Shanshuai,Tian Liu,Feng Xiaoqiang,Bao Huanyu,Wang Hongliang
Chitin and phytic acid are abundant sustainable resources commonly found in shrimp shells, crab shells, and various plants. However, they are underutilized, and their biomass value is frequently underestimated. To address this, the current study developed a strategy to synthesize efficient separator coatings for zinc-iodine (Zn-I) batteries using chitin and phytic acid as carbon sources (biochar). First, nanosheets of porous carbon doped with N and P (NP-PC), featuring multiple active sites, are synthesized through in situ carbonization of chitin and phytic acid. Subsequently, the synthesized materials are coated onto the surfaces of glass fiber (GF) separators, effectively addressing several persistent challenges associated with Zn-I batteries. Notably, the modified separator (NP-PC@GF) enhanced the rapid-discharge capability of the involved battery, effectively inhibited the diffusion of intermediate polyiodide species, stabilized the electrolyte interface, suppressed irreversible dendrite formation, and increased I utilization efficiency. Consequently, the battery demonstrated high electrochemical performance, with an initial capacity of 7.8 mAh cm –2 at 20 mA cm –2 , an initial specific capacity of 8.9 mAh cm –2 under high I loading, and a retention rate of 56% (5.1 mAh cm –2 ) at the 174th cycle. Overall, this research demonstrates the effective use of biochar for separator modification, facilitating the development of high-performance Zn-I batteries. Graphical
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材料科学
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能源存储
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可持续资源利用
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 4.598
Liping Feng,Yunzhen Chang,Hua Song,Wenjing Hou,Yanping Li,Yun Zhao,Yaoming Xiao,Gaoyi Han
Introducing fast pseudo-capacitance is an effective strategy to improve the capacitive performances of carbon-based materials. Here, thiourea is used as nitrogen and sulfur source to dope resorcinol formaldehyde polymer. Besides the forming of copolymer of thiourea and resorcinol formaldehyde resin, the thiourea resin also acts as template to adjust the hierarchical microstructure. The N, S co-doped porous carbon exhibits specific surface area of 3599.0 m 2 g −1 and wide pore distribution. The specific capacitance of the optimized sample can reach 461.7 F g −1 in 6.0 mol L −1 KOH electrolyte at current density of 0.1 A g −1 , and still retains 337.5 F g −1 at current density of 10.0 A g −1 , indicting good rate capability. The assembled symmetric device exhibits the maximum energy density of 14.9 Wh kg −1 at the power density of 61.9 W kg −1 based on the active materials. The capacitance can retain 98.3 % of the initial capacitance after 10,000 cycles at current of 10.0 A g −1 . Using organic electrolyte, the operating voltage can be extended to 2.1 V, so the energy density of the device reaches 38.3 Wh kg −1 at 262.5 W kg −1 . This co-doped strategy provides an effective approach to prepared carbon-based materials with high capacitive performance.
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