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Summary: The authors demonstrate the efficient conversion of CO2 to ethanol using a silver-modified copper-oxide catalyst. By optimizing the coordination number and oxide state of the surface Cu sites, the catalyst accelerates and steers the reaction pathway for ethanol production.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Ultrahigh Performance Self-Supported Cl-Cu2O@Cu Foam Electrode Fabricated by Sonochemical Surface Reconstruction Approach

Yu Chang et al.

Summary: This study presents a facile sonochemical surface reconstruction method to fabricate Cl-Cu2O@Cu electrode, which demonstrates excellent performance in glucose sensing. By in situ formation of Cu2O particles and Cl doping on the Cu surface, the electrical conductivity is enhanced, leading to improved sensitivity and detection limit for glucose sensing.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cu-Ni core-shell bimetallic cocatalyst decorated polymeric carbon nitride for highly efficient and selective methane production from photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Dong-Eun Lee et al.

Summary: The rational synthesis of a non-noble Cu-Ni bimetallic cocatalyst for photocatalytic CO2 conversion is demonstrated, showing remarkable activity and stability, with great potential for application.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Nonenzymetic glucose sensitive device based on morchella shaped nickel-copper layered double hydroxide

Zhenting Zhao et al.

Summary: A three-dimensional core-shell hierarchical structure based on nickel-copper layered double hydroxide (Ni-Cu LDH) is developed and used for nonenzymatic glucose determination. The optimized electrode shows remarkable response/recovery times, fine reproducibility, and anti-interference properties. By assembling with counter and reference electrodes, a sensitive device with high sensitivity is constructed for detecting glucose level in serum samples.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Strain-Regulated Pd/Cu Core/Shell Icosahedra for Tunable Syngas Electrosynthesis from CO2

Hanjun Li et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time that introducing surface strain into catalysts can optimize the efficiency of carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) for syngas production and also allow for tuning the composition of the syngas. This is achieved by tuning the composition and surface strain of the catalyst, which optimizes the binding energy of the intermediate and the electronic structure of the catalyst.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Highly porous nanostructures: Rational fabrication and promising application in energy electrocatalysis

Cheng Du et al.

Summary: This article reviews the importance and applications of porous nanostructures in electrocatalysis. Six synthesis methods for porous electrocatalysts are introduced, and the activity, selectivity, and stability of porous nanomaterials in electrocatalysis are discussed. The challenges and future research directions for porous electrocatalysts are also proposed.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Recent progress in first row transition metal Layered double hydroxide (LDH) based electrocatalysts towards water splitting: A review with insights on synthesis

Dipti Prava Sahoo et al.

Summary: This review summarizes recent research efforts on the fabrication of LDH systems, describes the activity of various LDH-derived materials, and explains the reaction mechanisms and important parameters related to electrocatalytic water splitting.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hollow Cu2O nanospheres with surface {111} and {110} active facets and intraluminal Cu2O nanoparticles as anode materials for high- performance lithium-ion batteries

Yao Liu et al.

Summary: This study synthesized hollow Cu2O nanospheres as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries using a simple and low-cost method, and investigated the relationship between structure and electrochemical performance. The Cu2O-HNs anode materials demonstrated high performance due to their high surface area and active surface facets. The results highlight the potential of Cu2O-HNs as high-energy anode materials for practical lithium-ion batteries.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Construction of a binder-free non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on Cu@Ni core-shell nanoparticles anchored on 3D chiral carbon nanocoils-nickel foam hierarchical scaffold

Amjad Farid et al.

Summary: In this work, a novel bimetallic nanostructure/CNCs/NF composite electrode was fabricated using chemical vapors deposition and solvothermal methods. It showed high efficiency and stability in non-enzymatic glucose sensing.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Facile synthesis of copper and carbon co-doped peanut shell-like Mo2C/Mo3P electrocatalysts for ultra-sensitive amperometric detection of hydrogen peroxide

Bo Li et al.

Summary: In this study, a Cu-Mo2C/Mo3P/C composite with peanut shell-like structure was prepared and used for the rapid and precise detection of hydrogen peroxide in non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors. The composite exhibited high sensitivity and low detection limit, and showed satisfactory performance in detecting hydrogen peroxide in human serum, disinfectant, and contact lens solution.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Construction of Spatially Separated Gold Nanocrystal/Cuprous Oxide Architecture for Plasmon-Driven CO2 Reduction

Henglei Jia et al.

Summary: This study presents a general strategy for the synthesis of Au/Cu2O heterostructures, and investigates the hot-hole-mediated chemical reactions. The dumbbell-shaped nanostructures show improved activity and selectivity in CO2 reduction, leading to new insights into the mechanism of hot-hole-mediated reactions.

NANO LETTERS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Exploring 2D Energy Storage Materials: Advances in Structure, Synthesis, Optimization Strategies, and Applications for Monovalent and Multivalent Metal-Ion Hybrid Capacitors

Mengcheng Wu et al.

Summary: This article presents the design and development of metal-ion hybrid capacitors (MHCs) and the application of 2D nanomaterials in MHCs. By overcoming the imbalance in reaction kinetics between anode and cathode, high-performance MHCs can be achieved. The unique structure and properties of 2D nanomaterials provide a promising platform for manufacturing battery-type electrodes with improved energy density and capacitor-type electrodes with high capacity.

SMALL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Metal-organic framework-derived heteroatom-doped nanoarchitectures for electrochemical energy storage: Recent advances and future perspectives

Feiyang Zhan et al.

Summary: This article critically summarizes the research progress of metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived heteroatom-doped nanoarchitectures for electrochemical energy storage (EES) since 2014. It discusses the applications, structure-performance relationships, and existing issues of heteroatom-doped metal compound and carbon nanoarchitectures in supercapacitors, alkali-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and zinc-air batteries. The article also highlights representative design strategies and presents the challenges and prospects of MOF-derived heteroatom-doped nanoarchitectures for EES.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect Engineering To Tailor Metal Vacancies in 2D Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks: An Example in Electrochemical Sensing

Yang Luo et al.

Summary: This paper introduces a novel defect engineering strategy for regulating metal vacancies in metal-organic coordination polymer films, which can enhance their electrocatalytic activity. The experimental results demonstrate that controllable metal vacancies can be produced by simply adjusting the proton concentration. Cu-BHT films with abundant copper vacancies show competitive electrocatalytic performance in sensing H2O2. This finding provides insights into the molecular structure design of 2D conducting MOFs by defect engineering and demonstrates the commercial potential of Cu-BHT electrochemical sensors.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Electrodeposited copper nanocubes on multi-layer graphene: A novel nanozyme for ultrasensitive dopamine detection from biological samples

Livia Alexandra Dinu et al.

Summary: In this study, copper nanocubes were electrodeposited on graphene nanomaterials to develop a sensitive and selective nanozyme-based electrochemical sensor for dopamine detection in plasma samples. The electrodeposition process of copper was optimized to obtain cubic-shaped nanocubes, increasing the active area of the sensor. Various characterization techniques were used to investigate the surface of the nanomaterial. The nanozyme sensor exhibited a linear response over a wide concentration range and showed high selectivity towards dopamine in the presence of other neurotransmitters. Detection of dopamine in human plasma samples yielded high recovery rates, demonstrating the reliability of the method.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Green facile synthesis of biowaste-converted Cu-Cu2O/BPC for non-enzymatic hydrogen peroxide sensing

Dong Liu et al.

Summary: Despite the rapid development of non-enzyme sensors, there is an urgent need for a sensor that can produce sensing materials without the use of reducing agents. In this study, a green biowaste conversion strategy was developed to fabricate advanced Cu-based sensing material, which showed excellent catalytic activity and sensing performance.

DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Surface-halogen-introduced 2D NiCo bimetallic MOFs via a modulation method for elevated electrochemical glucose sensing

Panpan Li et al.

Summary: By modulating the surface functionalization, two-dimensional NiCo bimetallic MOF nanoplates with enhanced electrocatalytic performance for glucose sensing were successfully synthesized, providing a new approach for the development of MOF-based electrocatalysts.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for metal-ion (Li, Na, K and Zn) hybrid capacitors

Feiyang Zhan et al.

Summary: Metal-ion hybrid capacitors (MIHCs) have great potential for next-generation energy storage technologies, bridging the gap between the high energy density of conventional batteries and the high power density and long lifespan of supercapacitors (SCs). However, the current electrochemical performance of available MIHCs is still far from practical requirements, mainly due to the mismatch in capacity and reaction kinetics between the cathode and anode. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives provide opportunities for high-performance MIHCs with their high specific surface area, high porosity, topological diversity, and designable functional sites.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Electrodes and electrocatalysts for electrochemical hydrogen peroxide sensors: a review of design strategies

Muhammad Adil Riaz et al.

Summary: This article reviews the design strategies for electrodes and electrocatalysts used in electrochemical H2O2 sensors. The research on electrode structures and nanomaterials has greatly improved the performance and development of electrochemical H2O2 sensors in practical applications.

NANOSCALE HORIZONS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Facile cost-effective fabrication of Cu@Cu2O@CuO?microalgae photocatalyst with enhanced visible light degradation of tetracycline

Albert Serra et al.

Summary: A hybrid helical Cu@Cu2O@CuO microalgae photocatalyst was synthesized for the photodegradation of antibiotics, showing superior performance in terms of degradation efficiency and energy consumption compared to state-of-the-art photocatalysts.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Real-time photoelectrochemical quantification of hydrogen peroxide produced by living cells

Fang Xin Hu et al.

Summary: This study demonstrated a novel CuO nanoflower PEC sensor for real-time detection of H2O2, achieving a detection limit of 66.7 nM, which is 23 times superior to electrochemical methods. The mechanism of enhanced sensing performance was investigated through various characterization techniques.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

CuMn2O4 Spinel Nanoflakes for Amperometric Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide

Yuan Gao et al.

Summary: The synthesized CuMn2O4 nanoflakes were dropcoated onto a bare glassy carbon electrode to create an enzyme-free electrochemical sensor for the detection of H2O2. This sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a low detection limit, attributed to its porous structure, large electrochemical active area, and the synergistic effect between Cu and Mn. The sensor also showed satisfactory recovery in monitoring H2O2 in various samples, indicating its potential applications in environmental, food, and biological fields.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

NiO-Coated CuCo2O4 Nanoneedle Arrays on Carbon Cloth for Nonenzymatic Glucose Sensing

Huan Wang et al.

Summary: Transition-metal oxide nanocomposites with a core-shell structure showed excellent catalytic performance due to their large surface area and synergetic effect. The CuCo2O4/NiO core-shell nanoneedle arrays exhibited outstanding electrocatalytic properties for glucose oxidation, making them suitable for glucose determination with high sensitivity and great selectivity and stability. The sensor also showed satisfactory recovery when applied to determine glucose in human serum samples, indicating its potential practical application in quantitative analysis of blood glucose levels.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synergized Cu/Pb Core/Shell Electrocatalyst for High-Efficiency CO2 Reduction to C2+ Liquids

Pengtang Wang et al.

Summary: The synergistic effect between Cu core and ultrathin Pb shell in Cu/Pb core/shell nanocrystals significantly enhances the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 toward C2+ liquid products, leading to higher Faradaic efficiency and selectivity. This study highlights the importance of synergistic effect in the design of efficient Cu-based catalysts for CO2 reduction.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

MXene-Copper/Cobalt Hybrids via Lewis Acidic Molten Salts Etching for High Performance Symmetric Supercapacitors

Yang Bai et al.

Summary: MXenes have been studied for their potential as supercapacitors due to their conductivity, density, and hydrophilic nature. Ti3C2-Cu/Co hybrids were synthesized and characterized, showing promising pseudocapacitive behavior and stability for applications in supercapacitors. This work provides insights into the design and application of MXene-based materials for energy storage devices.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synergetic Cobalt-Copper-Based Bimetal-Organic Framework Nanoboxes toward Efficient Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution

Weiren Cheng et al.

Summary: Novel CoCu-based bimetallic metal-organic framework nanoboxes (CoCu-MOF NBs) were reported as promising catalysts for efficient electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER), showing excellent activity and stability. The high OER activity of CoCu-MOF NBs is believed to be attributed to the post-formed CoCu-based oxyhydroxide analogue during OER, which promotes fast OER kinetics through electronic synergy between Co and neighbouring Cu atoms.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Electrochemical dual signal sensing platform for the simultaneous determination of dopamine, uric acid and glucose based on copper and cerium bimetallic carbon nanocomposites

Rui Li et al.

Summary: A highly sensitive electrochemical sensor has been developed for the simultaneous dual signal determination of dopamine, uric acid and glucose. The sensor shows clear voltammetric peaks for each analyte and has good linearity and low detection limits.

BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrastable Plasmonic Cu-Based Core-Shell Nanoparticles

Yong Wang et al.

Summary: The study presents a seed-mediated approach to synthesize ultrastable Cu-based nanoparticles with a thin, completely covered shell, achieving uniform plasmonic Cu-Au core-shell NPs with significantly enhanced chemical stability. The critical role of the external crystalline Au layer in achieving superior stability was identified through in-depth characterizations and analysis. These NPs demonstrate high photothermal efficiency and chemical stability for solar steam generation, offering potential in catalysis, electronics, and optics.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mesoporous CuCo2O4 rods modified glassy carbon electrode as a novel non-enzymatic amperometric electrochemical sensors with high-sensitive ascorbic acid recognition

Xuechun Xiao et al.

Summary: The mesoporous CuCo2O4 rods sensor exhibits excellent sensitivity, detection limit, and analytical performance for vitamin C tablets.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

One-step synthesis of CuO nanoparticles based on flame synthesis: As a highly effective non-enzymatic sensor for glucose, hydrogen peroxide and formaldehyde

Lu Yang et al.

Summary: The flame-synthesized CuO NPs were successfully prepared as a high sensitivity non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor, showing excellent detection limits and sensitivity in glucose, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde sensing.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Direct growth of flower like-structured CuFe oxide on graphene supported nickel foam as an effective sensor for glucose determination

Hun Jeong et al.

Summary: The report describes the synthesis of novel flower like-structured CuFe oxides directly on graphene nanosheets supported nickel foam substrates for electrocatalytic sensing of glucose. The material showed higher electrocatalytic activity, lower overpotential, and greater stability compared to mono Cu-O/GR/NF or Fe-O/GR/NF synthesized using the same method. The enhanced electrocatalytic activity was attributed to the high electron conductivity, large surface area, and fast ion/electron transport in the electrode.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Ag nanoparticles anchored onto porous CuO nanobelts for the ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of dopamine in human serum

Yong-Yu Li et al.

Summary: An electrochemical sensor based on Ag nano-particles anchored onto CuO porous nanobelts was constructed for ultra-sensitive determination of dopamine. The sensor exhibited excellent sensing performance with a linear range from 0.04 to 10 μM and a detection limit of 7.0 nM. It showed significant promise for detection of dopamine in real sample analysis.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Highly sensitive nonenzymetic glucose sensing based on multicomponent hierarchical NiCo-LDH/CCCH/CuF nanostructures

Zhenting Zhao et al.

Summary: A highly sensitive nonenzymetic electrochemical glucose sensor was developed using a multicomponent sensing electrode made of nickel cobalt layered double hydroxide and cobalt copper carbonate hydroxide on Cu foam. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity, large linear concentration range, and fast response times for glucose detection, making it applicable for micromole level glucose determination.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Double shell Cu2O hollow microspheres as sensing material for high performance n-propanol sensor

Na Wang et al.

Summary: A feasible solvothermal strategy was used to prepare double-shelled Cu2O hollow microspheres, which showed good sensitivity and stability to n-propanol gas due to their hierarchical structures with large specific surface area. Gas sensing devices fabricated using the Cu2O suspension exhibited excellent performance, indicating potential applications in gas detection.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Metal Oxide-Based Composites in Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Glucose Sensors

Yogesh M. Chitare et al.

Summary: The new generation of glucose biosensors is cost-effective, fast-responding, stable, reproducible, and has a low detection limit. Metal oxide-based nanostructures and their composites show potential in overcoming the drawbacks of enzymatic glucose sensors. Recent developments in metal oxides and their composites indicate promising commercial applications for nonenzymatic electrochemical glucose sensing.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Nonenzymatic Hydrogen Peroxide Electrochemical Sensing and Application in Cancer Diagnosis

Yan Yu et al.

Summary: The study presents a biologically sensitive and efficient H2O2 electrochemical sensor based on PtNi nanoparticle-doped N-reduced graphene oxide, which successfully captures H2O2 from cancer cells and efficiently detects tumor tissues. This technique provides a complementary method for pathological tumor diagnosis independent of traditional pathology labs.

SMALL METHODS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Flexible Nonenzymatic Glucose Sensing with One-Step Laser-Fabricated Cu2O/Cu Porous Structure

Xingwen Zhou et al.

Summary: This study presents a method for one-step fabrication of integrated sensor's working electrode and electrical contacts on a flexible substrate through laser writing of a low-cost Cu ionic precursor. The obtained Cu2O/Cu porous structure has low sheet resistance for signal transmission and remarkable sensing performance for glucose detection, showing potential for directly detecting trace amounts of glucose in body fluids.

ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Pristine Hollow Metal-Organic Frameworks: Design, Synthesis and Application

Tianjie Qiu et al.

Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their versatile and highly tunable compositions and structures, show promise in constructing complex hollow nanocomposites with enhanced properties and designability. They are considered as promising building units for fabricating materials with faster mass transport, multiple active components, more exposed active sites, and better compatibility compared to bulk MOFs.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Three-dimensional carbon foam supported NiO nanosheets as non-enzymatic electrochemical H2O2 sensors

Minmin Liu et al.

Summary: In this study, two-dimensional nickel oxide nanosheets were uniformly grown on a three-dimensional carbon foam network through a solvothermal reaction and annealing. The composite exhibited excellent performance in non-enzymatic detecting H2O2, making it a promising candidate for quantitative electrochemical detection.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Solvothermal preparation of nickel-iron phosphides hollow nanospheres derived from metal-organic frameworks for water oxidation reaction

Chao Wang et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized nickel-iron phosphide hollow nanospheres, which exhibited excellent catalytic performance for the water oxidation reaction and are potential pre-catalysts for water electrolyzers.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Plasmon-induced carrier separation boosts high-selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction on dagger-axe-like Cu@Co core-shell bimetal

Haiwei Lai et al.

Summary: The dagger-axe-like Cu@Co core-shell bimetal exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction, with a high CO selectivity and stability. The incorporation of Co layer into Cu matrix creates a core-shell structure, enhancing CO2 adsorption capacity and promoting rapid CO2 adsorption/activation. Electronic coupling between Co and Cu results in fast interfacial charge-transfer dynamics.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Metal oxide based non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors for glucose detection

Qiuchen Dong et al.

Summary: This review discusses the application and development of metal oxides as sensing materials for non-enzymatic glucose sensors, with a focus on advancements in electrochemical techniques. The review highlights the chemical and thermal stability of metal oxides, suggesting their potential as alternative sensing materials. It also outlines future directions for developing advanced non-enzymatic glucose sensors.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced CO2 Electrochemical Reduction Performance over Cu@AuCu Catalysts at High Noble Metal Utilization Efficiency

Sheng Dai et al.

Summary: The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction serves as a viable alternative to convert intermittent electricity from renewable sources to value-added chemicals. The development of economic catalysts with high efficiency is critical in accelerating CO2 utilization technology. The Au-Cu alloyed core-shell catalyst shows superior performance in CO2-to-CO electrochemical conversion.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Optics

A Non-enzymatic glucose sensor via uniform copper nanosphere fabricated by two-step method

Miaomiao Yu et al.

Summary: Uniform copper nanoparticles were successfully obtained by irradiating Cu2O microparticles with a 1064 nm laser, with the diameter of spherical nanoparticles tunable by changing irradiation time. The nanoparticles showed promising electrochemical activity towards glucose in non-enzymatic sensors.

OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Co-Cu Bimetallic Metal Organic Framework Catalyst Outperforms the Pt/C Benchmark for Oxygen Reduction

Mohamed Fathi Sanad et al.

Summary: A novel nonprecious Co-Cu bimetallic metal-organic framework (MOF) catalyst was reported, which exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for ORR in alkaline environments compared to Pt/C, along with higher electrochemical stability and better performance. This outstanding behavior was attributed to the unique electronic synergy of the Co-Cu bimetallic centers in the MOF network, as revealed by XPS and PDOS analysis.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Highly sensitive and portable electrochemical detection system based on AuNPs@CuO NWs/Cu2O/CF hierarchical nanostructures for enzymeless glucose sensing

Zhenting Zhao et al.

Summary: A novel hierarchical nanostructure for portable enzymeless glucose detection was developed by adding Au nanoparticles to CuO nanowires/Cu2O composites. Through systematic study, the team found that the Au100NPs@CuO NWs/Cu2O/CF sensor exhibited optimal electrocatalytic properties for glucose detection.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Dendritic core-shell copper-nickel alloy@metal oxide for efficient non-enzymatic glucose detection

Huige Wei et al.

Summary: A dendritic core-shell copper-nickel alloy@metal oxide electrode has been successfully synthesized on nickel foam for non-enzymatic glucose detection. The electrode shows high sensitivity, low detection limit, and a wide linear range, with potential applications in the field of non-enzymatic glucose detection.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Facet-Dependent Cu2O Electrocatalysis for Wearable Enzyme-Free Smart Sensing

Yu Jiang et al.

Summary: Recent developments in utilizing electrocatalysis for wearable enzyme-free biosensors and biofuel cells have shown that facet-controlled cuprous oxide nanostructures, particularly cuboctahedral Cu2O with a hollow structure, exhibit optimal sensing performance for glucose detection. The facet-dependent sensing process reveals that Cu2O{100} and Cu2O{111} facets are beneficial in improving interaction with enzyme-free substrates and accelerating electron transfer.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Auto-programmed synthesis of metallic aerogels: Core-shell Cu@Fe@Ni aerogels for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Bo Jiang et al.

Summary: Researchers have developed a new type of porous metallic aerogels with a core-shell structure, exhibiting high conductivity and surface area for catalysis. By utilizing an auto-programmed synthesis method, they successfully generated a trimetallic core-shell Cu@Fe@Ni metallic aerogel with highly active catalytic properties.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Cu-Ag Bimetallic Core-shell Nanoparticles in Pores of a Membrane Microreactor for Enhanced Synergistic Catalysis

Yu Chen et al.

Summary: Through the preparation of Cu-Ag core-shell nanoparticles immobilized in membrane pores, the utilization of Ag atoms is improved, promoting electron transfer between bimetallic components to form high electron density active sites and active hydrogen with strong reducing properties on the Ag surface. The dispersed membrane pores prevent nanoparticle aggregation and enhance contact between reaction fluid and catalyst, leading to enhanced mass transfer. In the hydrogenation catalysis process, plug-flow mode achieves enhanced mass transfer.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enzyme-free Electrochemical Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Based on the Three-Dimensional Flower-like Cu-based Metal Organic Frameworks and MXene Nanosheets†

Dan Cheng et al.

Summary: Cu-based metal organic frameworks are promising sensing materials due to their abundant metal sites and large surface area. The novel Cu-MOF/MXene/GCE electrochemical sensor showed ultra-sensitive detection of H2O2 with a wide linear range and low detection limit, as well as good anti-interference and selectivity in complex samples. The sensor also demonstrated satisfactory recoveries for detecting H2O2 in milk and serum samples, presenting significant prospects for real-time analysis and monitoring in foods and biological samples.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Recent advances in bimetallic based nanostructures: Synthesis and electrochemical sensing applications

Rijo Rajeev et al.

Summary: Detection of biomolecules is crucial for diagnosing various health conditions in humans and improving quality of life. The development of electrochemical sensors using bimetallic nanoparticles has revolutionized research, with the synergistic effect of two metals providing highly sensitive electrodes. This review compares analytical parameters of electrochemical sensors for linear range, detection limit, and sensitivity, highlighting their application in sensing glucose, hydrogen peroxide, ascorbic acid, dopamine, and uric acid.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Porous Noble Metal Electrocatalysts: Synthesis, Performance, and Development

Zhipeng Su et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress in strategies for preparing porous noble metals, including innovation in new methods and deeper understanding of traditional methods. It also discusses the relationship between the structure of porous noble metals and electrocatalytic performance, such as the accessibility of active sites, connectivity of skeleton structures, channel dimensions, and hierarchical structures.

SMALL (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Exposing unsaturated Cu1-O2 sites in nanoscale Cu-MOF for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Weiren Cheng et al.

Summary: We have developed a promising electrocatalyst composed of Fe(OH)(x)@Cu-MOF nanoboxes, which exhibit superior activity and stability for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Structural Engineering of Hollow Microflower-like CuS@C Hybrids as Versatile Electrochemical Sensing Platform for Highly Sensitive Hydrogen Peroxide and Hydrazine Detection

Xiaoqing Ma et al.

Summary: The research explores the use of hollow microflower-like CuS@C hybrids as a versatile electrochemical sensing platform for H2O2 reduction and N2H4 oxidation, demonstrating wide linear range and low detection limit. Elaborate strategies were employed to achieve the desired performance, such as the perfect formation of hollow architecture and the introduction of polydopamine-derived carbon skeleton.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Doping and Decorating 2D Materials for Biosensing: Benefits and Drawbacks

Hui Ling Chia et al.

Summary: The rapid advancements in materials science, particularly nanoscience, have significantly contributed to the development of sensors, with 2D materials showing great potential for high-sensitivity sensor applications. Modification and doping of 2D materials can enhance sensor performance, allowing for fine-tuning of their properties and electronic structure.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Geometric Modulation of Local CO Flux in Ag@Cu2O Nanoreactors for Steering the CO2RR Pathway toward High-Efficacy Methane Production

Likun Xiong et al.

Summary: A novel CO2RR catalyst with a yolk-shell nanocell structure was developed, allowing for the regulation of the CO2RR pathway by adjusting the Ag core and Cu2O shell. Density functional theory simulations showed that lower CO coverage favored methane formation by stabilizing the intermediate *CHO. The catalyst demonstrated excellent CO2RR performance in a flow cell, achieving high methane selectivity and efficiency.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging of Heterostructure Materials in Energy Storage: A Review

Yu Li et al.

Summary: This review discusses the recent progress in heterostructure materials in the field of energy storage, summarizing their fundamental characteristics, synthesis routes, advantages and drawbacks, as well as their applications and achievements in various batteries and supercapacitors.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Novel Cu-Fe/LDH@BiOI1.5 photocatalyst effectively degrades tetracycline under visible light irradiation

Zhijia Zhu et al.

Summary: The novel Cu-Fe/LDH@BiOI1.5 composite photocatalyst with a flower-like structure was successfully synthesized and showed enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. The composite material exhibited better performance compared to Cu-Fe/LDH and pure BiOI1.5, indicating its potential application in water pollution control.

ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

MOF-derived hollow heterostructures for advanced electrocatalysis

Zhao Li et al.

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of hollow heterostructures derived from MOFs in the field of electrochemical conversion and storage, discussing their design, construction, and characterization. Hollow heterostructures exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and practicality, providing good interaction interfaces and mass transport pathways for electrolytes and reactants.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Nickel-copper oxide nanoflowers for highly efficient glucose electrooxidation

Meng Cao et al.

Summary: A new NiCuO flower-like nanostructure catalyst prepared by a fast and low-cost electrodeposition method shows significant efficiency for glucose electrooxidation and outstanding stability, making it a promising functional material for the construction of glucose fuel cells and other electrochemical devices.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Template-assisted Cu2O@Fe(OH)3 yolk-shell nanocages as biomimetic peroxidase: A multi-colorimetry and ratiometric fluorescence separated-type immunosensor for the detection of ochratoxin A

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Summary: A dual-modal multi-colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescence immunosensor for the sensitive detection of ochratoxin A was successfully developed based on the catalytic activity of Cu2O@Fe(OH)3 yolk-shell nanocages. The sensor showed improved performance with a broad linear detection range and low detection limit, and it was successfully applied for OTA monitoring in millet and lake water samples.

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Shuaishuai Zhang et al.

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SMALL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Advances and perspectives of ZIFs-based materials for electrochemical energy storage: Design of synthesis and crystal structure, evolution of mechanisms and electrochemical performance

Huayu Wang et al.

Summary: The design and preparation of electrode materials play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of energy storage devices. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and their derivatives are highly regarded for their high porosity, controllable crystal structures, and tunable chemical compositions, making them promising materials for various energy storage applications such as supercapacitors and batteries.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

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Yue Hu et al.

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ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

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A single-atom Cu-N2 catalyst eliminates oxygen interference for electrochemical sensing of hydrogen peroxide in a living animal brain

Xiaolong Gao et al.

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CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2021)

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Morphology-dependent sensing performance of CuO nanomaterials

Qi Zhou et al.

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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2021)

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Partial sulfidation for constructing Cu2O-CuS heterostructures realizing enhanced electrochemical glucose sensing

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Summary: Numerous studies have shown that heterojunctions in electrode materials improve electrochemical glucose sensing. This study utilized Cu2O-CuS heterostructure to demonstrate the role of heterojunctions in glucose sensing, providing insights for designing advanced sensors.

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Novel one-dimensional Cu@C nanofibers: direct solid-state synthesis and applications in electrocatalytic water splitting

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Summary: A facile strategy was developed to prepare graphitic carbon encapsulated Cu nanoparticle nanofibers by in situ pyrolysis of organic-layered copper hydroxides, exhibiting superior activity and durability for water splitting.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2020)

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Ruonan Guo et al.

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One-step hydrothermal synthesis of Cu2O/CuO hollow microspheres/reduced graphene oxide hybrid with enhanced sensitivity for non-enzymatic glucose sensing

Fan Zhang et al.

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Li Tang et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES (2020)

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Facile fabrication of free-standing Cu2O-Au nanocomposite on Cu foil for high performance glucose sensing

Zhaona Liu et al.

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Jing Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

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Advances in flexible electronics and electrochemical sensors using conducting nanomaterials: A review

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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2020)

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Danfeng Jiang et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2020)

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Review Electrochemistry

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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2019)

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Hollow core-shell structured Cu2O@Cu1.8S spheres as novel electrode for enzyme free glucose sensing

Miaomiao Cao et al.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Three-dimensional porous Cu@Cu2O aerogels for direct voltammetric sensing of glucose

Yajun Gao et al.

MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2019)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Use of carbon supports with copper ion as a highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor

Weiran Zheng et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2019)

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Synthesis of CuS@CoS2 Double-Shelled Nanoboxes with Enhanced Sodium Storage Properties

Yongjin Fang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bullet-like Cu9S5 Hollow Particles Coated with Nitrogen-Doped Carbon for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Yongjin Fang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly efficient nonenzymatic glucose sensors based on CuO nanoparticles

Anchu Ashok et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cu@Au self-assembled nanoparticles as SERS-active substrates for (bio)molecular sensing

Gema Cabello et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Cu NPs@NiF electrode preparation by rapid one-step electrodeposition and its sensing performance for glucose

Pengcheng Ma et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

In Situ Observation of Dynamic Galvanic Replacement Reactions in Twinned Metallic Nanowires by Liquid Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy

Chunqiang Zhuang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Three-Shell Cu@Co@Ni Nanoparticles Stabilized with a Metal-Organic Framework for Enhanced Tandem Catalysis

Jia-Lu Sun et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Bimetallic Cu-Ni catalysts for the WGS reaction - Cooperative or uncooperative effect?

Laura Pastor-Perez et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Performance of template-assisted electrodeposited Copper/Cobalt bilayered nanowires as an efficient glucose and Uric acid senor

Jyoti Gupta et al.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Facile synthesis of core-shell CuS-Cu2S based nanocomposite for the high-performance glucose detection

Yanqiu Fu et al.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Oxygen Vacancy Tuning toward Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to C2H4

Zhengxiang Gu et al.

SMALL METHODS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Controllable synthesis of barnyardgrass-like CuO/Cu2O heterostructure nanowires for highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensors

Qing-Qing Zhou et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced photolysis stability of Cu2O grown on Cu nanowires with nanoscale twin boundaries

Chun-Lung Huang et al.

NANOSCALE (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical Deposition: An Advanced Approach for Templated Synthesis of Nanoporous Metal Architectures

Cuiling Li et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Bimetallic Ag-Cu Supported on Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanotubes for Improved Visible-Light Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

Yuxiang Zhu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Materials and Wearable Devices for Autonomous Monitoring of Physiological Markers

Weiwei Wu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced catalyst activity by decorating of Au on Ag@Cu2O nanoshell

Lei Chen et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2018)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Analytical applications of Cu@PtPd/C nanoparticles for the quantification of hydrogen peroxide

F. A. Gutierrez et al.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Sensitive Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Glucose Detection Based on Hollow Porous NiO

Gege He et al.

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Synthesis and characterization of novel copper oxide-chitosan nanocomposites for non-enzymatic glucose sensing

Monika Figiela et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2018)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Non-enzymatic glucose sensor with high sensitivity based on Cu-Al layered double hydroxides

Fenfen Wang et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Porous Trimetallic PtRhCu Cubic Nanoboxes for Ethanol Electrooxidation

Shu-He Han et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Porous octahedral PdCu nanocages as highly efficient electrocatalysts for the methanol oxidation reaction

Jiali Sheng et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Sensitive Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Glucose Detection Based on Hollow Porous NiO

Gege He et al.

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

A review on electrochemical biosensing platform based on layered double hydroxides for small molecule biomarkers determination

Muhammad Asif et al.

ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2018)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Inkjet printed flexible non-enzymatic glucose sensor for tear fluid analysis

Agostino Romeo et al.

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Rapid synthesis of Cu2O/CuO/rGO with enhanced sensitivity for ascorbic acid biosensing

Bingrong Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrathin Epitaxial Cu@Au Core-Shell Nanowires for Stable Transparent Conductors

Zhiqiang Niu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tuning Sn-Catalysis for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to CO via the Core/Shell Cu/SnO2 Structure

Qing Li et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Facile and cost-effective CuS dendrite electrode for non-enzymatic glucose sensor

Won Bin Kim et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2017)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Nonenzymatic glucose sensor based on icosahedron AuPd@CuO core shell nanoparticles and MWCNT

Yuran Tang et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Progress of Self-Powered Sensing Systems for Wearable Electronics

Zheng Lou et al.

SMALL (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Direct observation of the nanoscale Kirkendall effect during galvanic replacement reactions

See Wee Chee et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Layered double hydroxides toward high-performance supercapacitors

Xuejin Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2017)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Boron Doped ZIF-67@Graphene Derived Carbon Electrocatalyst for Highly Efficient Enzyme-Free Hydrogen Peroxide Biosensor

Zehui Li et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Three-Dimensional Binder-Free Nanoarchitectures for Advanced Pseudocapacitors

Jianli Kang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Prevention of aerobic oxidation of copper nanoparticles by anti-galvanic alloying: gold versus silver

Xiang Liu et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Galvanic replacement reaction: recent developments for engineering metal nanostructures towards catalytic applications

Anderson G. M. da Silva et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Templated Formation of Hollow Structures for Electrochemical Energy Applications

Le Yu et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

How Copper Nanowires Grow and How To Control Their Properties

Shengrong Ye et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

PdCuPt Nanocrystals with Multibranches for Enzyme-Free Glucose Detection

Shaofang Fu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

First Synthesis of Continuous Mesoporous Copper Films with Uniformly Sized Pores by Electrochemical Soft Templating

Cuiling Li et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Plasma-Engraved Co3O4 Nanosheets with Oxygen Vacancies and High Surface Area for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Lei Xu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Hollow Micro-/Nanostructures

Xiaojing Wang et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Dendritic Ag@Cu bimetallic interface for enhanced electrochemical responses on glucose and hydrogen peroxide

Sheying Dong et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2016)

Article Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering

Uniform and Homogeneous Growth of Copper Nanoparticles on Electrophoretically Deposited Carbon Nanotubes Electrode for Nonenzymatic Glucose Sensor

Syeda Ammara et al.

ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Strategic synthesis of mesoporous Pt-on-Pd bimetallic spheres templated from a polymeric micelle assembly

Yunqi Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Hyper-Branched Cu@Cu2O Coaxial Nanowires Mesh Electrode for Ultra-Sensitive Glucose Detection.

Yuxin Zhao et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

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Jian Qi et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A non-enzymatic glucose sensing based on hollow cuprous oxide nanospheres in a Nafion matrix

Hongmei Cao et al.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Urchin-like Pd@CuO-Pd yolk-shell nanostructures: synthesis, characterization and electrocatalysis

Ying Guo et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catalytic applications of layered double hydroxides: recent advances and perspectives

Guoli Fan et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2014)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanoparticle conversion chemistry: Kirkendall effect, galvanic exchange, and anion exchange

Bryan D. Anderson et al.

NANOSCALE (2014)

Review Polymer Science

Advances in layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based elastomer composites

Debdipta Basu et al.

PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE (2014)

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Templating synthesis of hollow CuO polyhedron and its application for nonenzymatic glucose detection

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis of complex nanomaterials via Ostwald ripening

Christopher C. Yec et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2014)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrathin nanostructures: smaller size with new phenomena

Shi Hu et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2013)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Hollow Nanocrystals through the Nanoscale Kirkendall Effect

Wenshou Wang et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2013)

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Pt@CeO2 Multicore@Shell Self-Assembled Nanospheres: Clean Synthesis, Structure Optimization, and Catalytic Applications

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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2013)

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Highly Ordered Hollow Oxide Nanostructures: The Kirkendall Effect at the Nanoscale

Abdel-Aziz El Mel et al.

SMALL (2013)

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Ag@Cu2O Core-Shell Nanoparticles as Visible-Light Plasmonic Photocatalysts

Jiangtian Li et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2013)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design of a Silver-Cerium Dioxide Core-Shell Nanocomposite Catalyst for Chemoselective Reduction Reactions

Takato Mitsudome et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anti-Galvanic Reduction of Thiolate-Protected Gold and Silver Nanoparticles

Zhikun Wu

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2012)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and catalytic properties of bimetallic nanomaterials with various architectures

Xiangwen Liu et al.

NANO TODAY (2012)

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Hydrogen peroxide electrochemistry on platinum: towards understanding the oxygen reduction reaction mechanism

Ioannis Katsounaros et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Room-Temperature Formation of Hollow Cu2O Nanoparticles

Ling-I Hung et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2010)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Reactivity of [Au25(SCH2CH2Ph)18]1- Nanoparticles with Metal Ions

Jai-Pil Choi et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2010)

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Controlled synthesis of various hollow Cu nano/microStructures via a novel reduction route

Yang Liu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2007)