Shape and nanostructure control has great potential to enable graphitic carbon nitride (C 3 N 4 ) structures with new properties and functionalities. In this work, a new type of hierarchically structured nanoporous C ...
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Shape and nanostructure control has great potential to enable graphitic carbon nitride (C 3 N 4 ) structures with new properties and functionalities. In this work, a new type of hierarchically structured nanoporous C 3 N 4 is introduced. The C 3 N 4 exhibits unique, edelweiss‐like morphology, with components ranging from millimeter‐sized bunches to subnanometer‐thick layers. A one‐step vapor–solid deposition approach using supramolecular aggregates as the precursor is carried out to accomplish the growth. Supramolecular pre‐association plays a crucial role in achieving this nanostructure by directing the vaporization and deposition processes. Furthermore, very small C 3 N 4 quantum dots can be readily acquired by bath sonication of the thin layers in water. The supramolecular preorganization growth strategy developed herein may provide a general methodology in the design of advanced photoelectric materials with broad applications in energy conversion and storage.
The electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to hydrocarbons involves a multistep proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) reaction. Second coordination sphere engineering is reported to be effective in the PCET process; howe...
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The electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to hydrocarbons involves a multistep proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) reaction. Second coordination sphere engineering is reported to be effective in the PCET process; however, little is known about the actual catalytic active sites under realistic operating conditions. We have designed a defect-containing metal–organic framework, HKUST-1, through a facile “atomized trimesic acid” strategy, in which Cu atoms are modified by unsaturated carboxylate ligands, producing coordinatively unsaturated Cu paddle wheel (CU−CPW) clusters. We investigate the dynamic behavior of the CU−CPW during electrochemical reconstruction through the comprehensive analysis of in situ characterization results. It is demonstrated that Cu 2 (HCOO) 3 is maintained after electrochemical reconstruction and that is behaves as an active site. Mechanistic studies reveal that CU−CPW accelerates the proton-coupled multi-electron transfer (PCMET) reaction, resulting in a deep CO 2 reduction reaction.
Correction for ‘An overview of metamaterials and their achievements in wireless power transfer’ by Kai Sun et al., J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018, DOI: 10.1039/c7tc03384b.
Correction for ‘An overview of metamaterials and their achievements in wireless power transfer’ by Kai Sun et al., J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018, DOI: 10.1039/c7tc03384b.
Phosphorus-containing drugs belong to an important class of therapeutic agents and are widely applied in daily clinical practices. Structurally, the phosphorus-containing drugs can be classified into phosphotriesters,...
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Phosphorus-containing drugs belong to an important class of therapeutic agents and are widely applied in daily clinical practices. Structurally, the phosphorus-containing drugs can be classified into phosphotriesters, phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphine oxides, phosphoric amides, bisphosphonates, phosphoric anhydrides, and others; functionally, they are often designed as prodrugs with improved selectivity and bioavailability, reduced side effects and toxicity, or biomolecule analogues with endogenous materials and antagonistic endoenzyme supplements. This review summarized the phosphorus-containing drugs currently on the market as well as a few promising molecules at clinical studies, with particular emphasis on their structural features, biological mechanism, and indications.
In spite of the competitive performance at room temperature, the development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is still hindered by sluggish electrochemical reaction kinetics and unstable electrode/electrolyte interphase...
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In spite of the competitive performance at room temperature, the development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is still hindered by sluggish electrochemical reaction kinetics and unstable electrode/electrolyte interphase under subzero environments. Herein, a low-concentration electrolyte, consisting of 0.5M NaPF 6 dissolving in diethylene glycol dimethyl ether solvent, is proposed for SIBs working at low temperature. Such an electrolyte generates a thin, amorphous, and homogeneous cathode/electrolyte interphase at low temperature. The interphase is monolithic and rich in organic components, reducing the limitation of Na + migration through inorganic crystals, thereby facilitating the interfacial Na + dynamics at low temperature. Furthermore, it effectively blocks the unfavorable side reactions between active materials and electrolytes, improving the structural stability. Consequently, Na 0.7 Li 0.03 Mg 0.03 Ni 0.27 Mn 0.6 Ti 0.07 O 2 //Na and hard carbon//Na cells deliver a high capacity retention of 90.8 % after 900 cycles at 1C, a capacity over 310 mAh g −1 under −30 °C, respectively, showing long-term cycling stability and great rate capability at low temperature.
The corrosion, parasitic reactions, and aggravated dendrite growth severely restrict development of aqueous Zn metal batteries. Here, we report a novel strategy to break the hydrogen bond network between water molecul...
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The corrosion, parasitic reactions, and aggravated dendrite growth severely restrict development of aqueous Zn metal batteries. Here, we report a novel strategy to break the hydrogen bond network between water molecules and construct the Zn(TFSI) 2 -sulfolane-H 2 O deep eutectic solvents. This strategy cuts off the transfer of protons/hydroxides and inhibits the activity of H 2 O, as reflected in a much lower freezing point (<−80 °C), a significantly larger electrochemical stable window (>3 V), and suppressed evaporative water from electrolytes. Stable Zn plating/stripping for over 9600 h was obtained. Based on experimental characterizations and theoretical simulations, it has been proved that sulfolane can effectively regulate solvation shell and simultaneously build the multifunctional Zn-electrolyte interface. Moreover, the multi-layer homemade modular cell and 1.32 Ah pouch cell further confirm its prospect for practical application.
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