A5075190712- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- 2D Materials and Applications
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
- Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
- Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
- Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
- Semiconductor materials and interfaces
- Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
Tianjin University of Technology
2016-2025
China University of Petroleum, East China
2011-2020
National Institute of Clean and Low-Carbon Energy
2020
China University of Petroleum, Beijing
2007-2016
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil
2012
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2010
University of Science and Technology of China
2001-2004
Highly efficient plasmonic photocatalysts of AgCl:Ag hybrid nanoparticles are successfully synthesized via a one-pot synthetic approach involving precipitation reaction followed by polyol reduction. The as-synthesized exhibit high catalytic performance under visible light and sunlight for decomposing organics, such as methylene blue.
Ultrathin metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheets possessing inherent advantages of both two-dimensional (2D) features and MOFs are attracting intensive research interest. The direct manufacture MOF is still a challenge up to now. Here, we have developed novel bottom-up approach synthesize zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) nanosheets, which can be in situ converted into Co3O4 ultrathin nanomeshes after thermal treatment. Interestingly, the obtained rich oxygen defects, providing...
Abstract Supported atomically dispersed metals are proving to be efficacious photocatalysts for CO 2 reduction solar fuels. While being atom efficient, they suffer from noble, rare, and costly (Pt, Pd, Au, Ag, Rh) lacking in long‐term stability. Herein, all of these problems solved with the discovery that Cu supported on ultrathin TiO nanosheets can photocatalytically reduce an aqueous solution CO. The recycled a straightforward procedure when become oxidatively deactivated. This advance...
Abstract Electrochemical water splitting to produce green hydrogen offers a promising technology for renewable energy conversion and storage, as well realizing carbon neutrality. The efficiency, stability, cost of electrocatalysts toward evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalytic overall (EOWS) at large current densities are essential practical application. In this review, the key factors that determine catalytic performance summarized from angel thermodynamic kinetic correlation....
Plasmonic shaped AgX:Ag (X = Cl, Br) nanoparticles have been synthesized by a facile and versatile glycerol-mediated solution route. The as-prepared exhibit regular shapes, i.e., cube-tetrapod-like AgCl:Ag AgBr:Ag nanoplates. Compared with the pristine AgX, nanocomposites display stronger absorption in visible region due to surface plasmon resonance of silver nanoparticles. calculation bandgaps band positions indicates as-achieved can be used as class potential photocatalyst for reduction...
A colloidal chemical strategy has been developed for the synthesis of ultrathin 1T′-MoTe<sub>2</sub> nanosheets, showing an enhanced supercapacitor performance.
The review provides an overall survey on the state-of-the-art silver–silver halide-based photocatalysts, fundamental understanding of their plasmonically induced photo-reactions and major environmental applications.
The hierarchical CuCo2O4@carbon quantum dots (CQDs) hollow microspheres constructed by 1D porous nanowires have been successfully prepared through a simple CQDs-induced hydrothermal self-assembly technique. XPS analysis shows the CuCo2O4@CQDs possesses Co(II)-rich surface associated with oxygen vacancies, which can effectively boost Faradaic reactions and evolution reaction (OER) activity. For example, as-synthesized 3D electrode exhibits high activity toward overall electrochemical water...
Strategies to enhance CO<sub>2</sub>capture and separation based on state-of-the-art adsorbent materials have been proposed by topological structure design, chemical doping, functionalization, open metal sites, electric fields. This review presents a constructive way for the design screening of novel materials.
Heterostructured Ag@AgBr/AgCl nanocashews have been synthesized by an anion-exchange reaction between AgCl nanocubes and Br− ions followed photoreduction. Compared to polyhedral Ag@AgBr nanoparticles, the obtained nanostructures exhibit enhanced photocatalytic activity towards decomposition of organic pollutants, i.e., rhodamine-B (RhB). For example, only 2 min is taken completely decompose RhB molecules with assistance these novel heterostructured nanoparticles under visible light...
Abstract Unsatisfactory post‐stroke recovery has long been a negative factor in the prognosis of ischemic stroke due to lack pharmacological treatments. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)‐based therapy recently emerged as promising strategy redefining treatment; however, its effectiveness largely restricted by insufficient therapeutic gene expression and inadequate cell numbers cerebrum. Herein, non‐viral magnetic field‐independent transfection approach is reported, using magnetosome‐like...
Rational design of hierarchical nanostructure arrays as integrated electrodes with the capability storing energy has been studied extensively. However, a low electronic/ionic transport rate and structural instability hampered their practical application. In this study, we have fabricated carbon-sheathed NiMoO4 nanowires standing on nickel foam (NF) employed free-standing electrode for supercapacitor. The unique structure revealed remarkable electrochemical behavior including high areal...
Three-dimensional (3D) TiO2 with an acanthosphere-like morphology composed of nanothorns has been used as a suitable support to fabricate visible-light-induced 3D AgI@TiO2 nanophotocatalyst. The structural characterization revealed that the size obtained nanocomposite was close pristine particles, where AgI nanoparticles were evenly dispersed on surfaces "thorns" TiO2. as-achieved nanophotocatalyst exhibited enhanced photocatalytic performance towards photodegradation organic pollutants,...
Monolithic bulk nanoporous core–shell AuCu<sub>3</sub>@Au has been synthesized through a facile oxidative etching of the Au<sub>20</sub>Cu<sub>80</sub> alloy, which exhibits high efficiency for electrocatalytic reduction CO<sub>2</sub> in broad potential window.
Abstract In addition to tuning the size and shape, exploring highly efficient cost‐effective catalysts with active metastable phase represents an alternative strategy improve electrocatalytic water splitting performance. However, it still remains a big challenge synthesize unconventional crystal structures under mild conditions. Herein, facile CH 4 plasma assisted hexagonal close‐packed (hcp) Ni 3 Fe/C porous nanosheets by in situ topology reduction of Fe‐LDH is successfully developed....
Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) suffers from sluggish kinetics and results in the increasing cost of hydrogen production. The exploration an appropriate anode organic occurring at low potential represents a feasible strategy to accelerate implementation water splitting practice. Herein, we develop ligand-confining thermolysis fabricate Ru single-atom catalyst (Ru-SA/NSC) on N,S-codoped carbon. adsorption mode effects substrate alcohols electrocatalytic oxidation Ru-SA/NSC are unraveled...
Abstract TiO 2 with the merits of non‐toxicity, high stability, strong redox capability, and low cost, has garnered considerable attention in fields renewable energy. However, practical application is limited by rapid recombination photogenerated electron–hole pairs, posing a challenge to enhance electron utilization without compromising catalytic activity. Herein, S‐scheme @Co(OH)F‐Pt heterojunction through simple hydrothermal photo‐deposition method constructed. The experimental tests...