Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral ...Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral spheres electrocatalyst was constructed on nickel foam(NF)via an interfacial engineering strategy.This 3D core-shell heterostructure maximizes the exposure of active sites,optimizes the charge transport pathway and accelerates gas release rates.The protective shell strategy of NiFe LDH provides favorable stability,which contributes to inhibiting the electrochemical corrosion of the electrocatalyst and mitigating the toxic effects of Cl- and other microorganisms during the seawater splitting process.Moreover,the introduction of NiFe LDH induces a change in the OER mechanism from an adsorption evolution mechanism(AEM)to a lattice oxygen mechanism(LOM),which improves the intrinsic activity of the catalyst.Consequently,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH demonstrates exceptional performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)(η100=251 mV)and in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)(η100=254 mV),alongside remarkable stability over 100 h.For OWS,it exhibits a voltage of 1.46 V at 10 mA/cm2 and maintain stability for 100 h.Impressively,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH still possesses outstanding activity and stability in natural alkaline seawater.This work proposes interfacial engineering to construct bifunctional catalysts with core-shell heterostructures,providing instructive guidelines for the design of highly efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater electrolysis.展开更多
Photodetectors,based on GaAs nanowires (NWs),hold significant promise in the fields of high integration micro-and nano-optoelectronics applications because of their outstanding electronic and optical properties.To dat...Photodetectors,based on GaAs nanowires (NWs),hold significant promise in the fields of high integration micro-and nano-optoelectronics applications because of their outstanding electronic and optical properties.To date,significant efforts have been directed toward enhancing the performance of photodetectors,aiming for high detectivity and fast response.However,considerable challenges remain in achieving both efficient separation of carriers and enhancing gain capabilities simultaneously.In this work,we report a high-performance GaAs core-shell nanowire photodetector featuring a hybrid-crystallization(HC) Sb2S3 shell that incorporates homogeneous crystalline quantum dots (QDs) within an amorphous matrix.The Sb2S3 shell reconfigures the valence valley and introduces trap states,thereby effectively separating photo-generated carriers spatially while serving as a conduit for minority carriers.The unique hybrid-crystallization shell emerges as a crucial factor in enhancing performance.The core-shell nanowire photodetector presents a high responsivity of 1061.3 A W-1,a detectivity of 1.2×1012cm Hz0.5W-1,and an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 1.63×105% at 5 V under 808 nm irradiation,surpassing those of conventional GaAs nanowire photodetectors.Moreover,this device demonstrates rapid response characteristics.These findings underscore a unique strategy for designing high-performance nanowire photodetectors through the incorporation of engineered amorphous quantum dots.展开更多
This work presents a hierarchical yolk-shell NiZn-Co3O4sphere with abundant oxygen vacancy by utilizing structure optimization and composition regulation for efficient detection of triethylamine(TEA)gas.A compar...This work presents a hierarchical yolk-shell NiZn-Co3O4sphere with abundant oxygen vacancy by utilizing structure optimization and composition regulation for efficient detection of triethylamine(TEA)gas.A comparative exploration of TEA gas sensing characterization for different Co3O4-based sensors is conducted systematically.The result shows that the sensor based on the NiZn–Co3O4HCSS displays the highest sensing response of 42.5 at a working temperature of 180°C.In particular,the Ni Zn–Co3O4HCSS device possesses a fast responserecovery speed,excellent anti-humidity and outstanding long-term stability of up to 40 days to TEA gas.The improved TEA gas sensing property can be attributed to the intriguing hierarchical core–shell architecture and abundant oxygen vacancy induced by NiZn co-doping.Moreover,to study the sensing mechanism in detail,the adsorption behavior and charge transfer phenomenon between OV–NiZn–Co3O4(110)and TEA molecule is carried out by the density functional theory(DFT).This work demonstrates an outstanding performance of Ni and Zn co-doped hierarchical core–shell Co3O4in TEA detection by combining theoretical and experimental investigations into mechanisms for optimized TEA gas molecule sensing.展开更多
Dry reforming of methane(DRM)over Ni-based catalysts is an economically reasonable technology for large-scale CO2utilization.However,prolonged Ni sintering and carbon deposition reduce the durability and efficiency...Dry reforming of methane(DRM)over Ni-based catalysts is an economically reasonable technology for large-scale CO2utilization.However,prolonged Ni sintering and carbon deposition reduce the durability and efficiency of DRM,hindering its engineering application.Herein,we propose a facile approach by combining continuous microscale coprecipitation with solid-state reactions to construct a BaAl2O4-overlayer-confined Ni catalyst.The 5-wt%-Ni@BaAl2O4catalyst exhibited advanced CO2and CH4conversions of 96% and 86% at 800℃ and a GHSV of 144 L gcat-1.h-1.Moreover,the kd-CO2and kd-CH4of Ni@BaAl2O4were 0.0063 and 0.0029 h-1;which are approximately half and one-thirds of those of Ni/BaAl2O4and slightly better than those of Ni@MgAl2O4,underscoring the versatility of the proposed synthesis protocol for constructing core-shell structures.XAS,HAADF-STEM-EDS,and CO transmission-IR characterizations confirmed the SMSI of~2-nm amorphous BaAl2O4-overlaid~10 nm Ni with an overall mesoporous structure.After a long-term test,the sintering and coking inhibition effects of Ni@BaAl2O4(10→11 nm,0.55 mgCgcat-1.h-1)outperformed Ni/BaAl2O4(13→22 nm,1.90 mgCgcat-1.h-1)and Ni@MgAl2O4.In situ time-resolved CH4→CO2transient response,DRIFTS experiments,and DFT calculations suggested that Ni@BaAl2O4and Ni/BaAl2O4followed the Mars-van Krevelen and Langmuir-Hinshelwood redox mechanisms,respectively.The functional interfacial lattice oxygen promoted the removal of Cads*on Ni and core-shell structure induced fast CO2adsorption and CO desorption.The present study provides a facile approach for constructing a stable and active Ni-based core-shell catalyst.Furthermore,it offers novel insights into the functionalities of non-reducible spinel overlayers in the DRM process.展开更多
The development of robust and active oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts is urgently desirable for the widespread implementation of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers(PEMWE),yet remains a critical...The development of robust and active oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts is urgently desirable for the widespread implementation of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers(PEMWE),yet remains a critical challenge.We propose a catalyst named U-IrRuOx@IrRu(where“U”denotes“ultrathin”),which features a spontaneously formed amorphous oxide shell that synergistically optimizes the electronic structure and corrosion resistance.Combined experimental and theoretical studies reveal that the oxyphilic Ru-induced electronic modulation weakens Ir-O binding strength,thereby accelerating the rate-determining step of *OOH formation.In addition,the metallic alloy core functions as an electron reservoir,suppressing excessive oxidation of active sites while ensuring high conductivity.Due to these attributes,the U-IrRuOx@IrRu demonstrates a low overpotential of 230 mV at 10 mA cm-2,outperforming commercial IrO2(CM)by 65 mV.When integrated into a PEMWE with an ultra-low Ir loading of 0.25 mgIrcm-2,it delivers an industrial current density of 2 A cm-2at 1.74 V and 3 A cm-2at 1.836 V,surpassing the U.S.Department of Energy(DOE)2025 target.More impressively,the U-IrRuOx@IrRubased electrolyzer can stably operate for over 550 h,with an extremely low decay rate of 7.52μV h-1,corresponding to a predicted lifespan of 23,000 h with 90%performance retention.展开更多
SrTiO3-based thermoelectric ceramics show potential for high-temperature energy harvesting but face challenges from inefficient carrier transport and high thermal conductivity.This work presents a multi-scale struc...SrTiO3-based thermoelectric ceramics show potential for high-temperature energy harvesting but face challenges from inefficient carrier transport and high thermal conductivity.This work presents a multi-scale structural engineering strategy to address these challenges,fabricating textured Sr0.875La0.1Ti O3m Ti/10 wt%Bi2O3(SLTTB)ceramics via plate-like SrTiO3templates.Through this design,the ceramics form a unique core-shell architecture,where template seeds act as growth cores for epitaxially alignedoriented grains,forming coherent interfaces with a precipitate-rich interlayer and a precipitate-free shell.In the interlayer,uniformly distributed“peanut-shaped”Bi-Ti_nO2n-1nanoparticle pairs enhance electron mobility and phonon scattering.The hierarchical microstructure creates multiscale coherent interfaces that reduce electron grain boundary scattering,enabling preferential electron transport pathways parallel to the casting direction.This architecture enables the decoupling of electrical and thermal properties,with a power factor reaching 1815μW/m/K2at 1073 K with thermal conductivity suppressed by interfacial and nanoparticle scattering.Consequently,the SLTTB textured ceramic achieves a notable ZT of 0.64 at 1073 K,a significant enhancement over conventional counterparts.This work demonstrates a multi-scale structural strategy integrating template-induced texture,core-shell design,and nanoscale interface modulation to decouple the electrical and thermal properties of SrTiO3-based materials,and provides a roadmap for tailoring the electrical-thermal transport properties of thermoelectric textured ceramics.展开更多
Carbon-based substrates in Zn-MnO2flexible batteries have issues of low adhesion to MnO2,impacting cycle stability and capacity performance.A triple-synergistic strategy integrating C-O-Mn covalent bonding,wetta...Carbon-based substrates in Zn-MnO2flexible batteries have issues of low adhesion to MnO2,impacting cycle stability and capacity performance.A triple-synergistic strategy integrating C-O-Mn covalent bonding,wettability optimization,and hierarchical mesoporous engineering via cellulose nanofibers/carbon nanotube(CNF/CNT)-modified carbon cloth(CC)was proposed.This design achieves a“surface-locking”effect between the substrate and electrode materials,which was proven through theory and experiments.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations validate the“surface-locking”mechanism,where oxygen functionalities on CNF can form robust CO-Mn bonds with MnO2,inducing an increase in MnO2adsorption energy from-0.21 e V(pristine CC)to-1.36 e V,effectively suppressing Mn dissolution.Optimal wettability(contact angle:97°)reduced Zn2+desolvation and water-induced side reactions.Hierarchical pore structures accelerated Zn2+diffusion.The optimized CC@CNF1/CNT2-MnO2cathode achieves 92%capacity retention after 2000 cycles at 1 A/g.This study highlights a surface engineering strategy that effectively addresses the individual challenges associated with interfacial adhesion,reaction kinetics,and ion transport.This strategy offers fundamental insights into electrode interface modification for the development of nextgeneration flexible energy storage systems.展开更多
A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synth...A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.展开更多
Plants produce a vast array of specialized metabolites that serve as essential defenses against herbivores and pathogens.However,the capacity to produce these compounds differs substantially among plant species and is...Plants produce a vast array of specialized metabolites that serve as essential defenses against herbivores and pathogens.However,the capacity to produce these compounds differs substantially among plant species and is frequently diminished during domestication.Advances in synthetic metabolic engineering enable efficient elucidation and engineering of plant specialized metabolic pathways active in crop pest and pathogen resistance.This review summarizes strategies and workflows for selecting defensive metabolic pathways,identifying candidate biosynthetic genes,and rewiring native or introducing heterologous pathways to enhance crop resistance to pests and pathogens.Strategies include weighted gene co-expression network construction,biosynthetic gene cluster scanning,and metabolite genome-wide association studies for pathway discovery,as well as transcriptional reprogramming,enzyme activity optimization,and transporter deployment for pathway engineering.We further discuss challenges in using synthetic metabolic engineering to enhance crop resistance and highlight the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing them.展开更多
Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For OR...Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For ORR,only exposed Pt atoms catalyze molecular oxygen reduction into water,signifying that interior Pt atoms are theoretically replaced by cheaper metals.Core-shell structure is well-known as an ideal model to solve this challenge where Pt atoms mainly locate at the(near-)surface region.Additionally,interior core presents a promising promoter role towards d-band center of Pt shell by short-range ligand effect and long-range strain effect,both which is affected by their large difference in electronegativity and lattice mismatch,respectively.Therefore,the adsorption energy of oxygenated species on Pt shell surface is theoretically optimized by well-designed core structure.In this review,the development of low Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts is systematically summarized.The effect of composition,shape,element distribution and anisotropy on performance and corresponding enhancement mechanism is also discussed in depth.This review provides an encouraging guideline to fabricate high-performance low-Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts.展开更多
The effective and environmentally friendly management of oily wastewater,alongside the beneficial conversion of waste biomass,holds paramount importance for environmental conservation,public health,and sustainable soc...The effective and environmentally friendly management of oily wastewater,alongside the beneficial conversion of waste biomass,holds paramount importance for environmental conservation,public health,and sustainable societal progress.In this research,an innovative biomass core-shell bioreactor(CGC@SiO2 aerogel) with selective adsorption and degradation properties was developed.The reactor's core is composed of coffee cellulose aerogel,offering a porous framework conducive to microbial colonization while safeguarding microorganisms from adverse external factors.The shell integrates hydrophobic silica enriched with polydimethylsiloxane,which alters the material's hydrophilic properties,enabling it to remain afloat on water for up to 100 days.This superhydrophobic layer maintained a contact angle of 150° even after ten consecutive rubbings.Experimental results indicate that the material performs exceptionally well in oil-water separation,as demonstrated by its success in 9 consecutive oil-water separations.It achieved 99 % selective adsorption,91 % removal,and 46.2 % degradation of a 3 wt.% diesel solution under conditions of 37℃,120 r/min,and pH=7.Additionally,tests assessing environmental tolerance revealed the material's robust adaptability and stability across varying pH levels and temperatures.Compared to traditional hydrophobic and lipophilic materials or free-floating microorganisms,CGC@SiO2 aerogel not only efficiently captures oil pollutants but also degrades them into non-hazardous substances.Combining biodegradation with selective adsorption has shown to be an effective approach for treating oily wastewater,offering significant practical application potential.The low-carbon production of CGC@SiO2aerogel aligns with circular economy principles,underscoring its role in sustainable development.展开更多
This article proposes an optimized strategy integrating bimetallic doping with interfacial wettability engineering to successfully fabricate a Ru-Co bimetallic-doped MoS2 catalyst vertically oriented on modified ca...This article proposes an optimized strategy integrating bimetallic doping with interfacial wettability engineering to successfully fabricate a Ru-Co bimetallic-doped MoS2 catalyst vertically oriented on modified carbon cloth for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction.The treated carbon cloth not only enhances its surface hydrophilicity but also provides nucleation sites for the growth of RuCo-MoS2 nanosheets.Subsequently,the development of an oriented growth induction strategy enables the vertical alignment of bimetallic atom-doped MoS2 on modified carbon cloth.This vertically grown structure is conducive to exposing more active sites,shortening the proton transport path,reducing the charge transfer impedance.Moreover,this study employs a reductive bonding technique to precisely modulate the coordination environments and electron distributions of co-doped Co and Ru bimetallic atoms,as well as significantly improving the hydrogen evolution reaction kinetics.Therefore,the as-prepared RuCo-MoS2/MCC catalyst demonstrates excellent HER performance in acidic electrolyte,exhibiting a relatively low overpotential of 62 mV at 10 mA·cm-2and a small Tafel slope of 48.2 mV·dec-1.展开更多
Pitch-derived hard carbons(HC)are promising anodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their high carbonization yield and low cost.However,the inherent compositional heterogeneity of pitch induces non-uniform oxidati...Pitch-derived hard carbons(HC)are promising anodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their high carbonization yield and low cost.However,the inherent compositional heterogeneity of pitch induces non-uniform oxidative cross-linking during conventional pre-oxidation,which not only renders the microstructure of HC difficult to regulate but also significantly degrades its sodium storage performance.Here,we identify the“shielding effect”of oxidation-inert components in pitch as the root cause of this structural inhomogeneity.To overcome this limitation,we propose a novel“sieving-and-reinforcement strategy”.This involves liquid-phase crosslinking to construct a polar three-dimensional(3D)carbon skeleton,followed by stepwise extraction as a molecular sieving process to remove inert components and expose the reactive skeleton,and finally,oxygen etching as a reinforcement step to drastically enhance the crosslinking density and defect population.This controllably engineered carbon skeleton in-situ evolves into an HC with a uniform hierarchical porous structure,featuring abundant ultramicropores,optimally sized closed pores(-2.15 nm),and ultrathin pore walls during carbonization.The resulting HC anode delivers a high reversible capacity of 363.3 mAh g-1at 50 mA g-1,with an impressive plateau capacity contribution of 71.5%.It also demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,retaining203.1 mAh g-1after 500 cycles at a high current density of 1000 mA g-1.This work provides a fundamental understanding of precursor engineering,paving the way for the rational design of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage.展开更多
Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reac...Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)—manifest sluggish reaction kinetics,thus requiring noble metals as catalysts,which considerably impedes system efficiency and cost.The imperative for enhancing reaction rates and diminishing overpotential necessitates the development of effective catalysts,which strongly depends on the mechanistic understanding of these reactions at the molecular level.Therefore,this review summarizes our recent efforts in utilizing in situ enhanced Raman spectroscopy,especially the borrowing surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)strategy,shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SHINERS),and the SHINERS-satellite strategy,to capture oxygen intermediate species as a bridge to investigate the molecular mechanisms of OER and ORR.Combining in situ SERS with other characterization techniques and theoretical simulation,the structural evolution of active sites and intermediates,including*OOH,*OH,*OO,etc.,during OER/ORR has been monitored under reaction conditions,and the reaction mechanisms together with structureactivity correlations have been identified at the molecular level.These findings may provide a pivotal scientific foundation towards the discovery of better materials for electrochemical hydrogen energy.展开更多
The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the...The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the TiNb binary alloy system during spinodal decomposition,and then the formation mechanism of core-shell structure was revealed.In addition,the influences of initial temperature gradient,average temperature,and initial concentration distribution of the system on the core-shell structure were investigated.Results show that the initial concentration gradient is the key factor for forming the core-shell structure.Besides,larger initial temperature gradient and higher average temperature can promote the formation of core-shell structure,which can be stabilized by adjusting the initial concentration distribution of the Nb-rich region in TiNb binary alloy.As a theoretical basis,this research provides a novel and simple strategy for the preparation of TiNb-based alloys and other materials with peculiar core-shell structures and desirable mechanical and physical properties.展开更多
The exposure of specific facets in catalysts plays a pivotal role in surface/interface reactions.This study systematically explores facet engineering as a novel approach to enhancing the piezoelectric and piezo-photoc...The exposure of specific facets in catalysts plays a pivotal role in surface/interface reactions.This study systematically explores facet engineering as a novel approach to enhancing the piezoelectric and piezo-photocatalytic capabilities of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),with a focus on ZIF-8 as a model compound.By selectively exposing specific facets-(100),(110),and a combination of both in mixed configurations,this research examines how facet orientation affects piezoelectric properties,charge separation efficiency,and catalytic performance.The ZIF-8 samples,identified as ZIF-8-RD,ZIF-8-CUBE,ZIF-8-TRD_1,and ZIF-8-TRD2 demonstrated distinct catalytic activities in photocatalysis,piezocatalysis,and piezo-photocatalysis.Notably,ZIF-8-TRDs,with the mixed-facet exposure,showed superior catalytic performance,achieving up to 94%degradation of tetracycline(TC)in piezo-photocatalysis,a substantial improvement over the single-facet variant.This enhanced performance is attributed to the mixed facets'higher carrier concentration and superior charge separation facilitated by the increased internal piezoelectric potential.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations corroborate the experimental results,revealing that mixed facets contribute to a larger dipole moment,indicating greater structural asymmetry and piezoelectric efficiency.The findings underscore facet engineering as an effective strategy to optimize MOF-based catalysts,opening avenues for high-performance materials tailored for environmental remediation and sustainable energy applications.This work not only pioneers facet engineering in MOF piezophotocatalysts but also opens new avenues for the development and enhancement of high-performance MOF in piezoelectricity.展开更多
The rapid advancement of aerospace and electronic information technologies has imposed increasingly stringent requirements on microwave absorbing materials(MAMs),such as high absorption efficiency,lightweight,and envi...The rapid advancement of aerospace and electronic information technologies has imposed increasingly stringent requirements on microwave absorbing materials(MAMs),such as high absorption efficiency,lightweight,and environmental stability,making the development of advanced MAMs urgent for both civilian and national defense applications.MXenes,as an emerging two-dimensional material,exhibit great potential as MAMs due to their tunable surface chemistry,excellent conductivity,and diverse composite properties.However,existing reviews of MXene-based MAMs lack a systematic overview of the synergistic mechanisms between MXenes and other novel materials as well as composition and structure synergistic regulation strategies for performance optimization.This work comprehensively reviews the latest research progress on MXene-based MAMs,first elaborating on their various loss mechanisms,including conductive loss,polarization loss,and magnetic loss.Furthermore,various composite strategies(hybridization with carbon-based,magnetic,polymeric,and ceramic materials)and their synergistic effects are explored together with the impact of structural engineering(0D/1D/2D/3D,heterostructures,porous structures)on the tuning of electromagnetic wave absorption performance.Finally,this work discusses the current challenges and future development directions of MXene-based MAMs,aiming to establish composition-structure-function correlations and provide a reference for their future development.展开更多
Photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation using water as the proton source has emerged as an attractive and green approach for the catalytic reduction of unsaturated bonds.Herein,we report an oxygen-defective TiO2-supp...Photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation using water as the proton source has emerged as an attractive and green approach for the catalytic reduction of unsaturated bonds.Herein,we report an oxygen-defective TiO2-supported palladium catalyst(Pd-TiO2-Ov)for efficient photocatalytic water-donating transfer hydrogenation of anethole towards 4-n-propylanisole in a high yield of 99.9%,which is significantly higher compared to the pristine TiO2-supported palladium catalyst(Pd-TiO2,74%).The enhanced performance is ascribed to the presence of oxygen vacancies,which facilitate light absorption and suppress the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.Furthermore,the Pd-TiO2-Ov is versatile in hydrogenating various alkene substrates including those with hydroxyl,ether,fluoride,and chloride functional groups in full conversion,thus offering a green method for transfer hydrogenation of alkenes.This study provides new insights and advances in current hydrogenation technology with water as the proton source.展开更多
All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at inte...All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at interfaces.By combining energy band alignment analysis with detailed modeling of recombination mechanisms,a systematic strategy for optimizing hole transport layers is developed.The results reveal that a negative valence band offset produces a cliff-like interface,which facilitates hole extraction while also accounting for the observed variations in open-circuit voltage.Furthermore,short-circuit current losses are quantitatively attributed to different recombination pathways,modeled by incorporating radiative,Shockley–Read–Hall,Auger,and interface recombination processes.This comprehensive approach not only clarifies the correlation between energy level alignment and recombination dynamics but also highlights the competing roles of band offset and interface defects in determining device performance.The optimized device architecture,based on Ge-based lead-free perovskites,achieves a power conversion efficiency of 25.1%,with an open-circuit voltage of 1.29 V,a short-circuit current density of 22.5 mA·cm-2,and a fill factor of 86.3%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for designing stable,high-performance,and environmentally friendly lead-free perovskite solar cells.展开更多
This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution p...This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution phase and a unique nanoscale(AlNi2)@(YNi3+Cr2O3+Hf)core-shell structure.The study also proposed a triple oxide barrier design using Cr,Y,and Al,enhancing oxide stability and compactness.The oxide layer forms Cr2O3outer shell and Al2O3+Y2O3bonding layer,effectively blocking oxygen and reducing oxidation rate.This structure promotes Hf distribution and rare earth element activity.The high-entropy alloy with this nano core-shell structure,featuring a Cr2O3outer shell,an Al2O3and Y2O3triple oxide barrier bonding layer and uniformly dispersed rare earth elements,effectively prevents further contact between oxygen and metal,and reduces the oxidation rate.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274304).
摘要Designing a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst is essential for achieving superior overall water splitting(OWS).In this study,a three-dimensional(3D)core-shell structure Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH nanocoral spheres electrocatalyst was constructed on nickel foam(NF)via an interfacial engineering strategy.This 3D core-shell heterostructure maximizes the exposure of active sites,optimizes the charge transport pathway and accelerates gas release rates.The protective shell strategy of NiFe LDH provides favorable stability,which contributes to inhibiting the electrochemical corrosion of the electrocatalyst and mitigating the toxic effects of Cl- and other microorganisms during the seawater splitting process.Moreover,the introduction of NiFe LDH induces a change in the OER mechanism from an adsorption evolution mechanism(AEM)to a lattice oxygen mechanism(LOM),which improves the intrinsic activity of the catalyst.Consequently,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH demonstrates exceptional performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)(η100=251 mV)and in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)(η100=254 mV),alongside remarkable stability over 100 h.For OWS,it exhibits a voltage of 1.46 V at 10 mA/cm2 and maintain stability for 100 h.Impressively,Co3S4/CuS@NiFe LDH still possesses outstanding activity and stability in natural alkaline seawater.This work proposes interfacial engineering to construct bifunctional catalysts with core-shell heterostructures,providing instructive guidelines for the design of highly efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater electrolysis.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62474025)the Developing Project of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(Grant No.20230508053RC)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(Grant No.202400240Q8002)。
摘要Photodetectors,based on GaAs nanowires (NWs),hold significant promise in the fields of high integration micro-and nano-optoelectronics applications because of their outstanding electronic and optical properties.To date,significant efforts have been directed toward enhancing the performance of photodetectors,aiming for high detectivity and fast response.However,considerable challenges remain in achieving both efficient separation of carriers and enhancing gain capabilities simultaneously.In this work,we report a high-performance GaAs core-shell nanowire photodetector featuring a hybrid-crystallization(HC) Sb2S3 shell that incorporates homogeneous crystalline quantum dots (QDs) within an amorphous matrix.The Sb2S3 shell reconfigures the valence valley and introduces trap states,thereby effectively separating photo-generated carriers spatially while serving as a conduit for minority carriers.The unique hybrid-crystallization shell emerges as a crucial factor in enhancing performance.The core-shell nanowire photodetector presents a high responsivity of 1061.3 A W-1,a detectivity of 1.2×1012cm Hz0.5W-1,and an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 1.63×105% at 5 V under 808 nm irradiation,surpassing those of conventional GaAs nanowire photodetectors.Moreover,this device demonstrates rapid response characteristics.These findings underscore a unique strategy for designing high-performance nanowire photodetectors through the incorporation of engineered amorphous quantum dots.
基金financially supported by the Doctoral Funding projects from Heze University(No.XY22BS07)
摘要This work presents a hierarchical yolk-shell NiZn-Co3O4sphere with abundant oxygen vacancy by utilizing structure optimization and composition regulation for efficient detection of triethylamine(TEA)gas.A comparative exploration of TEA gas sensing characterization for different Co3O4-based sensors is conducted systematically.The result shows that the sensor based on the NiZn–Co3O4HCSS displays the highest sensing response of 42.5 at a working temperature of 180°C.In particular,the Ni Zn–Co3O4HCSS device possesses a fast responserecovery speed,excellent anti-humidity and outstanding long-term stability of up to 40 days to TEA gas.The improved TEA gas sensing property can be attributed to the intriguing hierarchical core–shell architecture and abundant oxygen vacancy induced by NiZn co-doping.Moreover,to study the sensing mechanism in detail,the adsorption behavior and charge transfer phenomenon between OV–NiZn–Co3O4(110)and TEA molecule is carried out by the density functional theory(DFT).This work demonstrates an outstanding performance of Ni and Zn co-doped hierarchical core–shell Co3O4in TEA detection by combining theoretical and experimental investigations into mechanisms for optimized TEA gas molecule sensing.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22378227)the National Research Foundation,Singapore,and A*STAR under its Low-Carbon Energy Research(LCER)Funding Initiative(FI)Project(U2102d2011,WBS:A-8000278-00-00)the Medium Energy X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy beamline at the Australian Synchrotron,part of ANSTO。
摘要Dry reforming of methane(DRM)over Ni-based catalysts is an economically reasonable technology for large-scale CO2utilization.However,prolonged Ni sintering and carbon deposition reduce the durability and efficiency of DRM,hindering its engineering application.Herein,we propose a facile approach by combining continuous microscale coprecipitation with solid-state reactions to construct a BaAl2O4-overlayer-confined Ni catalyst.The 5-wt%-Ni@BaAl2O4catalyst exhibited advanced CO2and CH4conversions of 96% and 86% at 800℃ and a GHSV of 144 L gcat-1.h-1.Moreover,the kd-CO2and kd-CH4of Ni@BaAl2O4were 0.0063 and 0.0029 h-1;which are approximately half and one-thirds of those of Ni/BaAl2O4and slightly better than those of Ni@MgAl2O4,underscoring the versatility of the proposed synthesis protocol for constructing core-shell structures.XAS,HAADF-STEM-EDS,and CO transmission-IR characterizations confirmed the SMSI of~2-nm amorphous BaAl2O4-overlaid~10 nm Ni with an overall mesoporous structure.After a long-term test,the sintering and coking inhibition effects of Ni@BaAl2O4(10→11 nm,0.55 mgCgcat-1.h-1)outperformed Ni/BaAl2O4(13→22 nm,1.90 mgCgcat-1.h-1)and Ni@MgAl2O4.In situ time-resolved CH4→CO2transient response,DRIFTS experiments,and DFT calculations suggested that Ni@BaAl2O4and Ni/BaAl2O4followed the Mars-van Krevelen and Langmuir-Hinshelwood redox mechanisms,respectively.The functional interfacial lattice oxygen promoted the removal of Cads*on Ni and core-shell structure induced fast CO2adsorption and CO desorption.The present study provides a facile approach for constructing a stable and active Ni-based core-shell catalyst.Furthermore,it offers novel insights into the functionalities of non-reducible spinel overlayers in the DRM process.
基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA 0400301)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB4002000)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22232004)the Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission Program(2023C032-6)the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Program(No.20240302002ZD,20240101019JC and 20210502002ZP)for financial support。
摘要The development of robust and active oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts is urgently desirable for the widespread implementation of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers(PEMWE),yet remains a critical challenge.We propose a catalyst named U-IrRuOx@IrRu(where“U”denotes“ultrathin”),which features a spontaneously formed amorphous oxide shell that synergistically optimizes the electronic structure and corrosion resistance.Combined experimental and theoretical studies reveal that the oxyphilic Ru-induced electronic modulation weakens Ir-O binding strength,thereby accelerating the rate-determining step of *OOH formation.In addition,the metallic alloy core functions as an electron reservoir,suppressing excessive oxidation of active sites while ensuring high conductivity.Due to these attributes,the U-IrRuOx@IrRu demonstrates a low overpotential of 230 mV at 10 mA cm-2,outperforming commercial IrO2(CM)by 65 mV.When integrated into a PEMWE with an ultra-low Ir loading of 0.25 mgIrcm-2,it delivers an industrial current density of 2 A cm-2at 1.74 V and 3 A cm-2at 1.836 V,surpassing the U.S.Department of Energy(DOE)2025 target.More impressively,the U-IrRuOx@IrRubased electrolyzer can stably operate for over 550 h,with an extremely low decay rate of 7.52μV h-1,corresponding to a predicted lifespan of 23,000 h with 90%performance retention.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272123,52072301,12504037)the Outstanding Scholar Foundation for Technology Innovation of Shaanxi Province(2024)+3 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3504901)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2025JC-YBMS-467)Guangxi Science and Technology Plan Project(No.AB22035043)the‘111’Project(No.B20028)。
摘要SrTiO3-based thermoelectric ceramics show potential for high-temperature energy harvesting but face challenges from inefficient carrier transport and high thermal conductivity.This work presents a multi-scale structural engineering strategy to address these challenges,fabricating textured Sr0.875La0.1Ti O3m Ti/10 wt%Bi2O3(SLTTB)ceramics via plate-like SrTiO3templates.Through this design,the ceramics form a unique core-shell architecture,where template seeds act as growth cores for epitaxially alignedoriented grains,forming coherent interfaces with a precipitate-rich interlayer and a precipitate-free shell.In the interlayer,uniformly distributed“peanut-shaped”Bi-Ti_nO2n-1nanoparticle pairs enhance electron mobility and phonon scattering.The hierarchical microstructure creates multiscale coherent interfaces that reduce electron grain boundary scattering,enabling preferential electron transport pathways parallel to the casting direction.This architecture enables the decoupling of electrical and thermal properties,with a power factor reaching 1815μW/m/K2at 1073 K with thermal conductivity suppressed by interfacial and nanoparticle scattering.Consequently,the SLTTB textured ceramic achieves a notable ZT of 0.64 at 1073 K,a significant enhancement over conventional counterparts.This work demonstrates a multi-scale structural strategy integrating template-induced texture,core-shell design,and nanoscale interface modulation to decouple the electrical and thermal properties of SrTiO3-based materials,and provides a roadmap for tailoring the electrical-thermal transport properties of thermoelectric textured ceramics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32401531,32301530,32271814)the Innovation Project of Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Tianjin University of Science and Technology(YB2023004)+4 种基金the China Scholarship Council(No.202408120105,202308120079,202208120049)the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by Cast(No.YESS20230242)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(24JCZDJC00630,23JCZDJC00630)Guangxi Key Technologies R&D Program“Research and demonstration of key technologies for preparing high-performance wood-based panels from agricultural and forestry residues”under Grant No.AB23026096the Tianjin Enterprise Technology Commissioner Project(25YDTPJC00690)。
摘要Carbon-based substrates in Zn-MnO2flexible batteries have issues of low adhesion to MnO2,impacting cycle stability and capacity performance.A triple-synergistic strategy integrating C-O-Mn covalent bonding,wettability optimization,and hierarchical mesoporous engineering via cellulose nanofibers/carbon nanotube(CNF/CNT)-modified carbon cloth(CC)was proposed.This design achieves a“surface-locking”effect between the substrate and electrode materials,which was proven through theory and experiments.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations validate the“surface-locking”mechanism,where oxygen functionalities on CNF can form robust CO-Mn bonds with MnO2,inducing an increase in MnO2adsorption energy from-0.21 e V(pristine CC)to-1.36 e V,effectively suppressing Mn dissolution.Optimal wettability(contact angle:97°)reduced Zn2+desolvation and water-induced side reactions.Hierarchical pore structures accelerated Zn2+diffusion.The optimized CC@CNF1/CNT2-MnO2cathode achieves 92%capacity retention after 2000 cycles at 1 A/g.This study highlights a surface engineering strategy that effectively addresses the individual challenges associated with interfacial adhesion,reaction kinetics,and ion transport.This strategy offers fundamental insights into electrode interface modification for the development of nextgeneration flexible energy storage systems.
基金supported by grants from the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(GKAA24206023)the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD04077)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272120)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFF1000800)the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Precise Breeding of Future Crops Major Project(FCBRCE-202502,FCBRCE-202504).
摘要A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32402306)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences+1 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0203300)the China-Uruguay Joint Laboratory on Soybean Research and Innovation
摘要Plants produce a vast array of specialized metabolites that serve as essential defenses against herbivores and pathogens.However,the capacity to produce these compounds differs substantially among plant species and is frequently diminished during domestication.Advances in synthetic metabolic engineering enable efficient elucidation and engineering of plant specialized metabolic pathways active in crop pest and pathogen resistance.This review summarizes strategies and workflows for selecting defensive metabolic pathways,identifying candidate biosynthetic genes,and rewiring native or introducing heterologous pathways to enhance crop resistance to pests and pathogens.Strategies include weighted gene co-expression network construction,biosynthetic gene cluster scanning,and metabolite genome-wide association studies for pathway discovery,as well as transcriptional reprogramming,enzyme activity optimization,and transporter deployment for pathway engineering.We further discuss challenges in using synthetic metabolic engineering to enhance crop resistance and highlight the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing them.
基金National Key Laboratory(Grant Number:2024-CXPT-CF-J-055-05),P R China。
摘要Highly efficient low-Pt loading electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is urgent for advanced membrane electrode assemblies(MEA),directly determining the deployment of low-temperature fuel cells.For ORR,only exposed Pt atoms catalyze molecular oxygen reduction into water,signifying that interior Pt atoms are theoretically replaced by cheaper metals.Core-shell structure is well-known as an ideal model to solve this challenge where Pt atoms mainly locate at the(near-)surface region.Additionally,interior core presents a promising promoter role towards d-band center of Pt shell by short-range ligand effect and long-range strain effect,both which is affected by their large difference in electronegativity and lattice mismatch,respectively.Therefore,the adsorption energy of oxygenated species on Pt shell surface is theoretically optimized by well-designed core structure.In this review,the development of low Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts is systematically summarized.The effect of composition,shape,element distribution and anisotropy on performance and corresponding enhancement mechanism is also discussed in depth.This review provides an encouraging guideline to fabricate high-performance low-Pt loading core-shell electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22365026 and 21966028)the Science and Technology Project of Gansu(No.21YF5GA062)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.31920220043,31920240094,and 31920230142)the Education Department of Gansu Province:Excellent Graduate student“Innovation Star”project(No.2023CXZX-202)Gansu Province Science Foundation for Youths(No.24JRRA160)the Funds for Special Projects of the Central Government in Guidance of Local Science and Technology Development(No.24ZY1QA026).
摘要The effective and environmentally friendly management of oily wastewater,alongside the beneficial conversion of waste biomass,holds paramount importance for environmental conservation,public health,and sustainable societal progress.In this research,an innovative biomass core-shell bioreactor(CGC@SiO2 aerogel) with selective adsorption and degradation properties was developed.The reactor's core is composed of coffee cellulose aerogel,offering a porous framework conducive to microbial colonization while safeguarding microorganisms from adverse external factors.The shell integrates hydrophobic silica enriched with polydimethylsiloxane,which alters the material's hydrophilic properties,enabling it to remain afloat on water for up to 100 days.This superhydrophobic layer maintained a contact angle of 150° even after ten consecutive rubbings.Experimental results indicate that the material performs exceptionally well in oil-water separation,as demonstrated by its success in 9 consecutive oil-water separations.It achieved 99 % selective adsorption,91 % removal,and 46.2 % degradation of a 3 wt.% diesel solution under conditions of 37℃,120 r/min,and pH=7.Additionally,tests assessing environmental tolerance revealed the material's robust adaptability and stability across varying pH levels and temperatures.Compared to traditional hydrophobic and lipophilic materials or free-floating microorganisms,CGC@SiO2 aerogel not only efficiently captures oil pollutants but also degrades them into non-hazardous substances.Combining biodegradation with selective adsorption has shown to be an effective approach for treating oily wastewater,offering significant practical application potential.The low-carbon production of CGC@SiO2aerogel aligns with circular economy principles,underscoring its role in sustainable development.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22108145)State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing(SKLHOP202203008)the Outstanding Young Innovation Teams of Colleges and Universities in Shandong Province(2023KJC016)。
摘要This article proposes an optimized strategy integrating bimetallic doping with interfacial wettability engineering to successfully fabricate a Ru-Co bimetallic-doped MoS2 catalyst vertically oriented on modified carbon cloth for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction.The treated carbon cloth not only enhances its surface hydrophilicity but also provides nucleation sites for the growth of RuCo-MoS2 nanosheets.Subsequently,the development of an oriented growth induction strategy enables the vertical alignment of bimetallic atom-doped MoS2 on modified carbon cloth.This vertically grown structure is conducive to exposing more active sites,shortening the proton transport path,reducing the charge transfer impedance.Moreover,this study employs a reductive bonding technique to precisely modulate the coordination environments and electron distributions of co-doped Co and Ru bimetallic atoms,as well as significantly improving the hydrogen evolution reaction kinetics.Therefore,the as-prepared RuCo-MoS2/MCC catalyst demonstrates excellent HER performance in acidic electrolyte,exhibiting a relatively low overpotential of 62 mV at 10 mA·cm-2and a small Tafel slope of 48.2 mV·dec-1.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22108309 and 22478433)the Postdoctoral Innovation Project in Shandong Province(SDCX-ZG-202203099)+2 种基金the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2023MB005)the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities(No.24CX06047A)the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong(No.ts20190919 and No.tsqn202312135)。
摘要Pitch-derived hard carbons(HC)are promising anodes for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their high carbonization yield and low cost.However,the inherent compositional heterogeneity of pitch induces non-uniform oxidative cross-linking during conventional pre-oxidation,which not only renders the microstructure of HC difficult to regulate but also significantly degrades its sodium storage performance.Here,we identify the“shielding effect”of oxidation-inert components in pitch as the root cause of this structural inhomogeneity.To overcome this limitation,we propose a novel“sieving-and-reinforcement strategy”.This involves liquid-phase crosslinking to construct a polar three-dimensional(3D)carbon skeleton,followed by stepwise extraction as a molecular sieving process to remove inert components and expose the reactive skeleton,and finally,oxygen etching as a reinforcement step to drastically enhance the crosslinking density and defect population.This controllably engineered carbon skeleton in-situ evolves into an HC with a uniform hierarchical porous structure,featuring abundant ultramicropores,optimally sized closed pores(-2.15 nm),and ultrathin pore walls during carbonization.The resulting HC anode delivers a high reversible capacity of 363.3 mAh g-1at 50 mA g-1,with an impressive plateau capacity contribution of 71.5%.It also demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,retaining203.1 mAh g-1after 500 cycles at a high current density of 1000 mA g-1.This work provides a fundamental understanding of precursor engineering,paving the way for the rational design of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1503800)NSFC(Nos.22122205,22272142,21925404,52171222,T2293692,22302163 and 22021001)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2021J06001)"111"Project(No.B17027)the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals(No.KF2002)。
摘要Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy.Notably,the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)—manifest sluggish reaction kinetics,thus requiring noble metals as catalysts,which considerably impedes system efficiency and cost.The imperative for enhancing reaction rates and diminishing overpotential necessitates the development of effective catalysts,which strongly depends on the mechanistic understanding of these reactions at the molecular level.Therefore,this review summarizes our recent efforts in utilizing in situ enhanced Raman spectroscopy,especially the borrowing surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)strategy,shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SHINERS),and the SHINERS-satellite strategy,to capture oxygen intermediate species as a bridge to investigate the molecular mechanisms of OER and ORR.Combining in situ SERS with other characterization techniques and theoretical simulation,the structural evolution of active sites and intermediates,including*OOH,*OH,*OO,etc.,during OER/ORR has been monitored under reaction conditions,and the reaction mechanisms together with structureactivity correlations have been identified at the molecular level.These findings may provide a pivotal scientific foundation towards the discovery of better materials for electrochemical hydrogen energy.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(12372152)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011819,2024A1515012469)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2023MA058)。
摘要The core-shell structure in bulk TiNb binary alloy was designed and studied by phase-field simulations,where various core-shell structures were obtained by precise control of the initial and boundary conditions of the TiNb binary alloy system during spinodal decomposition,and then the formation mechanism of core-shell structure was revealed.In addition,the influences of initial temperature gradient,average temperature,and initial concentration distribution of the system on the core-shell structure were investigated.Results show that the initial concentration gradient is the key factor for forming the core-shell structure.Besides,larger initial temperature gradient and higher average temperature can promote the formation of core-shell structure,which can be stabilized by adjusting the initial concentration distribution of the Nb-rich region in TiNb binary alloy.As a theoretical basis,this research provides a novel and simple strategy for the preparation of TiNb-based alloys and other materials with peculiar core-shell structures and desirable mechanical and physical properties.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52302160)Beijing Municipal Education Commission(No.KM202310011007)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732522)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2023ZB206)for financial support。
摘要The exposure of specific facets in catalysts plays a pivotal role in surface/interface reactions.This study systematically explores facet engineering as a novel approach to enhancing the piezoelectric and piezo-photocatalytic capabilities of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),with a focus on ZIF-8 as a model compound.By selectively exposing specific facets-(100),(110),and a combination of both in mixed configurations,this research examines how facet orientation affects piezoelectric properties,charge separation efficiency,and catalytic performance.The ZIF-8 samples,identified as ZIF-8-RD,ZIF-8-CUBE,ZIF-8-TRD_1,and ZIF-8-TRD2 demonstrated distinct catalytic activities in photocatalysis,piezocatalysis,and piezo-photocatalysis.Notably,ZIF-8-TRDs,with the mixed-facet exposure,showed superior catalytic performance,achieving up to 94%degradation of tetracycline(TC)in piezo-photocatalysis,a substantial improvement over the single-facet variant.This enhanced performance is attributed to the mixed facets'higher carrier concentration and superior charge separation facilitated by the increased internal piezoelectric potential.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations corroborate the experimental results,revealing that mixed facets contribute to a larger dipole moment,indicating greater structural asymmetry and piezoelectric efficiency.The findings underscore facet engineering as an effective strategy to optimize MOF-based catalysts,opening avenues for high-performance materials tailored for environmental remediation and sustainable energy applications.This work not only pioneers facet engineering in MOF piezophotocatalysts but also opens new avenues for the development and enhancement of high-performance MOF in piezoelectricity.
基金financially supported by the project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52402354,62174016,and 12374394)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M740471)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(Grant No.24KJB430002)。
摘要The rapid advancement of aerospace and electronic information technologies has imposed increasingly stringent requirements on microwave absorbing materials(MAMs),such as high absorption efficiency,lightweight,and environmental stability,making the development of advanced MAMs urgent for both civilian and national defense applications.MXenes,as an emerging two-dimensional material,exhibit great potential as MAMs due to their tunable surface chemistry,excellent conductivity,and diverse composite properties.However,existing reviews of MXene-based MAMs lack a systematic overview of the synergistic mechanisms between MXenes and other novel materials as well as composition and structure synergistic regulation strategies for performance optimization.This work comprehensively reviews the latest research progress on MXene-based MAMs,first elaborating on their various loss mechanisms,including conductive loss,polarization loss,and magnetic loss.Furthermore,various composite strategies(hybridization with carbon-based,magnetic,polymeric,and ceramic materials)and their synergistic effects are explored together with the impact of structural engineering(0D/1D/2D/3D,heterostructures,porous structures)on the tuning of electromagnetic wave absorption performance.Finally,this work discusses the current challenges and future development directions of MXene-based MAMs,aiming to establish composition-structure-function correlations and provide a reference for their future development.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD2200505)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22202105),Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(21KJA150003)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team Program of Jiangsu Province(JSSCTD202345).
摘要Photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation using water as the proton source has emerged as an attractive and green approach for the catalytic reduction of unsaturated bonds.Herein,we report an oxygen-defective TiO2-supported palladium catalyst(Pd-TiO2-Ov)for efficient photocatalytic water-donating transfer hydrogenation of anethole towards 4-n-propylanisole in a high yield of 99.9%,which is significantly higher compared to the pristine TiO2-supported palladium catalyst(Pd-TiO2,74%).The enhanced performance is ascribed to the presence of oxygen vacancies,which facilitate light absorption and suppress the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.Furthermore,the Pd-TiO2-Ov is versatile in hydrogenating various alkene substrates including those with hydroxyl,ether,fluoride,and chloride functional groups in full conversion,thus offering a green method for transfer hydrogenation of alkenes.This study provides new insights and advances in current hydrogenation technology with water as the proton source.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52102165 and 62474056)the Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant Nos.NY221029 and NY222165)。
摘要All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at interfaces.By combining energy band alignment analysis with detailed modeling of recombination mechanisms,a systematic strategy for optimizing hole transport layers is developed.The results reveal that a negative valence band offset produces a cliff-like interface,which facilitates hole extraction while also accounting for the observed variations in open-circuit voltage.Furthermore,short-circuit current losses are quantitatively attributed to different recombination pathways,modeled by incorporating radiative,Shockley–Read–Hall,Auger,and interface recombination processes.This comprehensive approach not only clarifies the correlation between energy level alignment and recombination dynamics but also highlights the competing roles of band offset and interface defects in determining device performance.The optimized device architecture,based on Ge-based lead-free perovskites,achieves a power conversion efficiency of 25.1%,with an open-circuit voltage of 1.29 V,a short-circuit current density of 22.5 mA·cm-2,and a fill factor of 86.3%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for designing stable,high-performance,and environmentally friendly lead-free perovskite solar cells.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274340,52004190)。
摘要This study innovatively prepared a high-performance Fe18Co18Cr18Ni36Al9Y0.5Hf0.5high-entropy alloy coating via laser cladding.The coating features a stable face-centered cubic(FCC)solid solution phase and a unique nanoscale(AlNi2)@(YNi3+Cr2O3+Hf)core-shell structure.The study also proposed a triple oxide barrier design using Cr,Y,and Al,enhancing oxide stability and compactness.The oxide layer forms Cr2O3outer shell and Al2O3+Y2O3bonding layer,effectively blocking oxygen and reducing oxidation rate.This structure promotes Hf distribution and rare earth element activity.The high-entropy alloy with this nano core-shell structure,featuring a Cr2O3outer shell,an Al2O3and Y2O3triple oxide barrier bonding layer and uniformly dispersed rare earth elements,effectively prevents further contact between oxygen and metal,and reduces the oxidation rate.