A new carbon allotrope: graphdiyne

Graphdiyne (GDY) represents a new trending class of carbon materials demonstrating significant advantages in many areas such as energy, catalysis, photoelectricity, and electrochemical intelligent devices. In this review, we systematically summarize new progress in GDY, such as new methods for controlled preparation, aggregated structures, and new resulting properties and phenomena. The research foundation and applications in the fields of energy, catalysis, and photoelectric devices, among others, are highlighted. In particular, we present a detailed analysis of GDY, indicating the potential advantages and challenges in GDY science to inspire brilliant future development in this young field. Finally, we discuss future prospects for this exciting research area.

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This review systematically summarizes the new progress in Graphdiyne (GDY), highlighting its applications in energy, catalysis, and photoelectric devices, and discussing the potential advantages and challenges in this field.