- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
- Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Nanoporous metals and alloys
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- 2D Materials and Applications
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Ionic liquids properties and applications
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Griffith University
2021-2025
Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory
2024
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2024
Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2024
Sichuan Academy of Forestry
2019-2024
Second People’s Hospital of Yibin
2021-2024
Flinders University
2024
The University of Queensland
2024
RMIT University
2024
Abstract Maximizing the catalytic activity of single-atom catalysts is vital for application in industrial water-alkali electrolyzers, yet modulation properties remains challenging. Here, we construct strain-tunable sulphur vacancies around Ru sites accelerating alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction based on a nanoporous MoS 2 -based catalyst. By altering strain this system, synergistic effect between and amplified, thus changing behavior active sites, namely, increased reactant density...
Hydrogen production from electrochemical water splitting is a promising route to pursue clean and sustainable energy sources. Here, three-dimensional nanoporous Cu–Ru alloy prepared as high-performance platinum-free catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) by dealloying process. Significantly, the optimized Cu53Ru47 exhibits remarkable catalytic activity HER with nearly zero onset overpotential ultralow Tafel slopes (∼30 ∼35 mV dec–1) in both alkaline neutral electrolytes, achieving...
Abstract The electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) process usually suffers extremely low Faradaic efficiency and ammonia yields due to sluggish NN dissociation. Herein, single‐atomic ruthenium modified Mo 2 CT X MXene nanosheets as an efficient electrocatalyst for fixation at ambient conditions are reported. catalyst achieves a of 25.77% yield rate 40.57 µg h −1 mg ‐0.3 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode in 0.5 m K SO 4 solution. Operando X‐ray absorption spectroscopy...
Conversion into high-value-added organic nitrogen compounds through electrochemical C-N coupling reactions under ambient conditions is regarded as a sustainable development strategy to achieve carbon neutrality and high-value utilization of harmful substances. Herein, we report an process for selective synthesis high-valued formamide from monoxide nitrite with Ru1Cu single-atom alloy conditions, which achieves high selectivity Faradaic efficiency 45.65 ± 0.76% at -0.5 V vs. RHE. In situ...
One-dimensional (1D) semiconductor nanorods are important for numerous applications ranging from optics and electronics to biology, yet the direct synthesis of high-quality metal halide perovskite remains a challenge. Here, we develop an intermediate monomer reservoir synthetic strategy realize controllable growth uniform low-defect CsPbBr3 nanorods. Intermediates composed CsPb2Br5 Cs3In2Br9 obtained through substitution Pb2+ with In3+ cations in template nanocubes act as precursor gradually...
Abstract The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) provides a promising strategy to convert the abundant but inert N 2 into NH 3 using renewable energy. Herein, single‐atom Au isolated onto bicontinous nanoporous MoSe (np‐MoSe ) is designed as an electrocatalyst for achieving highly efficient NRR catalysis, which exhibits high Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 37.82% and production rate 30.83 µg h −1 mg at –0.3 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) in 0.1 m Na SO 4 under...
The ecological restoration techniques that combine grazing, sand barriers with willows, fertilization, artificial planting, and continuous management are increasingly adopted in the of flowing sandy land high-altitude cold regions. However, few studies have focused on long-term effects such technologies. This study systematically compared vegetation soil characteristics under different durations (0 (CK), 3 (F1), 14 (F2), 26 (F3), 46 (F4) years) alpine northwest Sichuan. results showed that,...
Quasi-1D cadmium chalcogenide quantum rods (QRs) are benchmark semiconductor materials that combined with noble metals to constitute QR heterostructures for efficient photocatalysis. However, the high toxicity of and cost main obstacles their widespread use. Herein, a facile colloidal synthetic approach is reported leads spontaneous formation cadmium-free alloyed ZnSx Se1-x QRs from polydisperse ZnSe nanowires by alkylthiol etching. The obtained non-noble-metal can not only be directly...
In this review, we comprehensively discuss the unique advantages, recent advances and future development prospects in dealloyed nanoporous materials for electrocatalytic water splitting from perspective of active-site engineering.
Abstract Single‐atom catalysts have attracted extensive attention due to their unique atomic structures and extraordinary activities in catalyzing chemical reactions. However, the lack of general efficient approaches for producing high‐density single atoms on suitably tailored supporting matrixes hinders industrial applications. Here, a rapid melt‐quenching strategy with high throughput synthesize metal‐atom loadings up 9.7 wt% or 2.6 at% nanoporous metal compounds is reported, representing...
Two-dimensional (2D) nonlayered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials are emergent platforms for various applications from catalysis to quantum devices. However, their limited availability and nonstraightforward synthesis methods hinder our understanding of these materials. Here, we present a novel technique synthesizing 2D AuCrS
Abstract The productivity of global crop production is under threat caused by various biotic and abiotic adverse conditions, such as plant diseases pests, which are responsible for 20%–40% losses estimated at a value USD 220 billion, can be further exacerbated climate change. Agricultural industries calling game‐changer technologies to enable productive sustainable farming. Carbon dots (C‐dots) carbon‐based nanoparticles, smaller than 50 nm, exhibiting unique opto‐electro‐properties. They...
Carbon dots (CDs) as a new class of photoluminescent zero‐dimension carbon nanoparticles have attracted significant research interests owing to their extraordinary opto‐electro‐properties and biocompatibility. So far, almost all syntheses CDs require either heat treatment or exertion high energy fields. Herein, scalable room‐temperature vortex fluidic method is introduced the synthesis using angled device (VFD). By judicious selection solvent, typical precursor phenylenediamine has been...
Synthesis of new nanomaterials with unique optical properties is great importance in different fields such as energy, material science, and biomedicine. Here, for the first time, we report synthesis emissive osmium nanoclusters (OsNCs) using bovine serum albumin (BSA) template sodium borohydride strong reducing agent. The as‐synthesized OsNCs had only 31 atoms, deep‐blue color emission an maximum at 415 nm a photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) 2.5%. fluorescence could be attributed to...
While bulk gold is well known to be diamagnetic, there growing experimental and theoretical work supporting the formation of nano with unconventional magnetic properties. However, access such nanoparticles at scale limited. It established that particles are readily accessible when exposing aqueous solutions auric acid (H[AuCl 4 ]) UV irradiation ( λ = 254 nm) under high shear in a vortex fluidic device (VFD), as photo‐contact electrification process. Thin films liquid VFD down ≈200 μm thick...
To explore the relationship between Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) and long-term clinical outcome, cognitive social function in patients with chronic schizophrenia (SCZ).A total 248 subjects SCZ were enrolled this study, including 156 short DUP group 92 long group. The Positive Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS), Brief (BNSS), Global Assessment Functioning (GAF) scale Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) used to assess all subjects.The negative symptom scores (the...