- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- ZnO doping and properties
- Industrial Gas Emission Control
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
- Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides
- Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Catalysts for Methane Reforming
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Graphene research and applications
- Organic and Molecular Conductors Research
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
Central China Normal University
2017-2025
Wuhan Institute of Technology
2023-2025
Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
2019-2025
University of Connecticut
2011-2020
Institute of Chemistry
2007-2014
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2007-2014
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
2007-2014
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2007-2009
Institute of Physics
2008
We have demonstrated a methodology to generate large area graphdiyne films with 3.61 cm2 on the surface of copper via cross-coupling reaction using hexaethynylbenzene. The device based for measurement electrical property is fabricated and shows conductivity 2.516 × 10−4 S m−1 indicating semiconductor property.
The insights on the primary active oxygen specie and its relation with vacancy is essential for design of low-temperature oxidation catalysts. Herein, vacancy-rich La0.8Sr0.2CoO3 an ordered macroporous structure was integrated commercial ceramic monolith in large scale without additional adhesives via a facile situ solution assembly. constructed macropores not only contributed to generation catalyst preparation but also facilitated favorable mass transport during catalytic process. Combined...
High-current density (≥1 A cm–2) is a critical factor for large-scale industrial application of water-splitting electrocatalysts, especially seawater-splitting. However, it still remains great challenge to reach high-current due the lack active and stable intrinsic catalytic sites in catalysts. Herein, we report an original three-dimensional self-supporting graphdiyne/molybdenum oxide (GDY/MoO3) material efficient hydrogen evolution reaction via rational design "sp C–O–Mo hybridization" on...
Abstract Efficient molecular oxygen activation is crucial for catalytic oxidation reaction, but highly depends on the construction of active sites. In this study, we demonstrate that dual adjacent Fe atoms anchored MnO 2 can assemble into a diatomic site, also called as -hosted dimer, which activates to form an intermediate species Fe(O = O)Fe efficient CO oxidation. These single-atom sites exhibit stronger O performance than conventional surface vacancy This work sheds light mechanisms...
A series of large scale Mx Co3-x O4 (M=Co, Ni, Zn) nanoarray catalysts have been cost-effectively integrated onto commercial cordierite monolithic substrates to greatly enhance the catalyst utilization efficiency. The monolithically spinel nanoarrays exhibit tunable catalytic performance (as revealed by spectroscopy characterization and parallel first-principles calculations) toward low-temperature CO CH4 oxidation selective cation occupancy concentration, which lead controlled...
Activation of O2 is a crucial step in oxidation processes. Here, the concept sp-hybridized C≡C triple bonds as an electron donor adopted to develop highly active and stable catalysts for molecular oxygen activation. We demonstrate that neighboring C Cu sites on interface sub-nanocluster CuO/graphdiyne are key structures effectively modulate activation process bridging adsorption mode. The as-prepared catalyst exhibited highest CO activity readily converted 50% at around 133 °C, which 34 94...
An in-depth understanding of the surface properties–activity relationship could provide a fundamental guidance for design highly efficient perovskite-based catalysts control anthropogenic methane emission. Herein, both oxygen vacancies and Con+ Lewis acid sites were purposely introduced on ordered macroporous La0.8Sr0.2CoO3 monolithic by one-step reduction selective etching in oxalic acid, their synergistic effect combustion was investigated. Combined with experimental theoretical...
The in-depth mechanism on the simultaneous activation of O2 and surface lattice O2- one active metallic site has not been elucidated yet. Herein, we report a strategy for construction abundant oxygen sites by rational design Cu1 /TiO2 single atom catalysts (SACs). charge transfer between isolated Cu TiO2 support generates CuI 2-coordinated Olat in -O-Ti hybridization structure, which facilitates chemisorption molecules. Simultaneously, induced distortion activate adjacent , achieving dual ....
Revealing the role of engineered surface oxygen vacancies in catalytic degradation volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is importance for development highly efficient catalysts. However, because various structures VOC molecules, different reactions remains ambiguous. Herein, a defective Pt/TiO2–x catalyst proposed to uncover mechanisms C3H6 and C3H8 combustion via experiments theoretical calculations. The electron transfer, originated from vacancy, facilitates formation reduced Pt0 species...
Solar-to-chemical energy conversion under weak solar irradiation is generally difficult to meet the heat demand of CO2 reduction. Herein, a new concentrated solar-driven photothermal system coupling dual-metal single-atom catalyst (DSAC) with adjacent Ni-N4 and Fe-N4 pair sites designed for boosting gas-solid reduction H2 O simulated irradiation, even ambient sunlight. As expected, (Ni, Fe)-N-C DSAC exhibits superior catalytic performance CO (86.16 μmol g-1 h-1 ), CH4 (135.35 ) CH3 OH (59.81...
P-N junctions are of great importance both in modern electronic applications and understanding other semiconductor devices. Organic/inorganic junction nanowires composed functional organic molecules inorganic may be able to realize new or improved chemical physical properties that were not observed the individual component on nanosize their bulk materials. We report herein fabrication organic/inorganic nanowire remarkable performance light-controlled diode within a single hybrid nanowire....
Self‐assembled functional nanoarchitectures are employed as important nanoscale building blocks for advanced materials and smart miniature devices to fulfill the increasing needs of high usage efficiency, low energy consumption, high‐performance devices. One‐dimensional (1D) crystalline nanostructures, especially molecule‐composed attract significant attention due their fascinating infusion structure functionality which enables easy tailoring organic molecules with excellent carrier mobility...
We have utilized a single organic/inorganic p−n junction nanowire composed of the inorganic semiconductor cadmium sulfide (CdS) and conducting polymer polypyrrole (PPY) to successfully convert light energy into electricity. The exhibits power conversion efficiency 0.018% under an illumination intensity 6.05 mW/cm2. fundamental studies operated here will be helpful understand photoinduced energy/charge transport in interface might also serve as promising building blocks for nanoscale sources...
Supported metal single atom catalysts (SACs) present an emerging class of low-temperature with high reactivity and selectivity, which, however, face challenges on both durability practicality. Herein, we report a single-atom Pt catalyst that is strongly anchored robust nanowire forest mesoporous rutile titania grown the channeled walls full-size cordierite honeycombs. This SAC exhibits remarkable activity for oxidation CO hydrocarbons 90% conversion at temperatures as low ~160
Typically, SO2 unavoidably deactivates catalysts in most heterogeneous catalytic oxidations. However, for Pt-based catalysts, exhibits an extraordinary boosting effect propane oxidation, but the promotive mechanism remains contentious. In this study, situ-formed tactful (Pt–S–O)-Ti structure was concluded to be a key factor Pt/TiO2 with substantial tolerance ability. The experiments and theoretical calculations confirm that high degree of hybridization orbital coupling between Pt 5d S 3p...
A novel route has been developed for surfactant-free synthesis of highly fluorescent gold quantum dots (GQDs) in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The as-prepared GQDs show instinctive fluorescence and good solubility water. formation mechanism functionalization were investigated by UV−vis spectra, excitation emission mass TEM observation. Ligand-dependent optical properties functionalized found to be dramatically different. approach provides a facile method bare further applications, such as...