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Summary: A highly efficient heterostructured electrocatalytic catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) was formed by in-situ supporting a zero-dimensional water-soluble ethylenediamine-functionalized C60 derivative (C60(en)n) on the surface of cobalt phosphides (CoP-Co2P). The composite exhibited exceptional catalytic performance with low overpotentials and small Tafel slopes in both acidic and alkaline conditions.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2023)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Assembled Fullerene Nanostructures: Synthesis and Applications

Arun V. Baskar et al.

Summary: Functionalized fullerene nanostructures with excellent optoelectronic properties and fast charge transfer capabilities are suitable for various applications such as polymer solar cells and drug delivery. Fine control over their surface and bulk properties can be achieved through different synthesis methods and chemical modifications.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Transforming Electrocatalytic Biomass Upgrading and Hydrogen Production from Electricity Input to Electricity Output

Tehua Wang et al.

Summary: Integrating biomass upgrading and hydrogen production in an electrocatalytic system has both environmental and sustainability advantages. A novel electrocatalytic system has been developed for simultaneous biomass upgrading, hydrogen production, and electricity generation. Low-potential furfural oxidation enables the release of hydrogen atoms from the aldehyde group as gaseous hydrogen, resulting in the generation of approximately 2 kWh of electricity.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

DFT and kinetic evidences of the preferential CO oxidation pattern of manganese dioxide catalysts in hydrogen stream (PROX)

Francesco Arena et al.

Summary: The study revealed that Mn(IV) sites facilitate the conversion of CO to CO2, with MnCeOx catalysts having a high exposure of Mn(IV) sites showing exceptional CO oxidation performance. However, the oxidation activity of H-2 is limited. Empirical findings suggest that MnO2 materials have the potential to be efficient and robust PROX catalysts.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Selective photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous ammonia at ppb level over Pt and F modified TiO2

Yajie Shu et al.

Summary: Surface fluorination and Pt deposition on TiO2 can reduce the formation of NOx during photocatalytic oxidation of low-concentration NH3, changing the photocatalytic pathway of NH3 conversion.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2022)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Photocatalytic fuel cell-A review

Yun He et al.

Summary: Photocatalytic oxidation is widely used for degrading organic pollutants in water and air. Recent technological advancements have integrated photocatalysis into fuel cells to create photocatalytic fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and electricity production, enhancing PC activity through effective inhibition of electron-hole recombination.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photo-assisted charge/discharge Li-organic battery with a charge-separated and redox-active C60@porous organic cage cathode

Xiang Zhang et al.

Summary: A charge-separated and redox-active C-60@porous organic cage material was synthesized as a dual-functional cathode for high-efficiency photo-assisted Li-organic batteries, improving solar energy conversion efficiency and energy storage efficiency. By assembling C-60@POC as the cathode, the battery achieved an extra 24.2% round-trip efficiency, 81.4% increase in output power, 13.2% decrease in input power, and a high solar energy conversion efficiency of around 1%.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Thermodynamics

Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass with Ni/Fe-CaO-based catalysts for hydrogen-rich gas: DFT and experimental study

Jingwei Wang et al.

Summary: The mechanism and optimal conditions for producing H-2-rich gas by biomass pyrolysis with Ni-based catalysts were studied through calculations and experiments. The results showed that Ni-Fe/CaO surface facilitated the production of H-2. The most suitable reaction conditions for H-2 formation were determined to be 650°C and Ni-Fe/CaO, leading to significantly increased H-2 yield and gas production.

ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Bimetallic alloys encapsulated in fullerenes as efficient oxygen reduction or oxygen evolution reaction catalysts: A density functional theory study

Xin Chen et al.

Summary: The study reveals the catalytic activity of bimetallic alloy fullerenes encapsulated in fullerenes towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with C-50 and C-60 fullerenes showing better efficiency in encapsulating bimetallic alloys.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Monolayer MoSi 2 N4-x as promising electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction: A DFT prediction

Wangwang Qian et al.

Summary: The density functional theory calculations revealed that introducing nitrogen vacancies on the surface can enhance the catalytic activity of monolayer MoSi2N4 for hydrogen evolution reaction, with a lower overpotential compared to noble metal Pt. The HER activity of MoSi2N4 is highly dependent on the surface NV concentration, which is related to the center of the Si-3p band.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Malonic-acid-functionalized fullerene enables the interfacial stabilization of Ni-rich cathodes in lithium-ion batteries

Chanhyun Park et al.

Summary: The study investigates the use of a fullerene with malonic acid moieties as an electrolyte additive to address challenges associated with the oxidation of residual lithium compounds, maintaining the stability of the cathode, and mitigating reactions with LiPF6.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Commensurate Assembly of C60 on Black Phosphorus for Mixed-Dimensional van der Waals Transistors

Tae Keun Yun et al.

Summary: The research demonstrates that black phosphorus templates can induce highly oriented assembly of C-60 molecular crystals, and lithography-free fabricated C-60/BP electronic devices exhibit ideal electrical properties. The corresponding vertical vdW transistors show high photoresponsivity and fast response time under visible light illumination.
Article Chemistry, Physical

Using Transient XAS to Detect Minute Levels of Reversible S-O Exchange at the Active Sites of MoS2-Based Hydrotreating Catalysts: Effect of Metal Loading, Promotion, Temperature, and Oxygenate Reactant

Abhijeet Gaur et al.

Summary: Modulation excitation spectroscopy (MES) coupled with time-resolved X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) was used to study unpromoted and Co-promoted Mo-based hydrotreating catalysts, revealing minute and instantaneous differences in active site composition under the influence of H2S and H2O, with Co promoting stability of molybdenum sulfide. Transient XAS experiments showed reversible oxidation-sulfidation processes during H2O/H2S cycling, and the presence of multiple Co phases did not inhibit the detection of changes occurring at active Co and Mo sites. Additionally, water exhibited higher affinity towards sulfided Mo sites compared to 1-propanol.

ACS CATALYSIS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Stability and deactivation of OER electrocatalysts: A review

Feng Zeng et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress in the stability and deactivation mechanisms of OER catalysts. The correlation between OER activity and stability, methodologies and experimental techniques for studying stability and deactivation, as well as factors influencing stability are discussed. Strategies for stabilizing and regenerating OER catalysts, as well as methods for predicting stability, are also summarized. Furthermore, the review highlights emerging methodologies yet to be explored and future directions for stability studies and the design of highly stable OER catalysts.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Cylindrical C96 Fullertubes: A Highly Active Metal-Free O2-Reduction Electrocatalyst

Mohamed Fathi Sanad et al.

Summary: In this study, we investigated the oxygen reduction electrocatalytic behavior of different fullerene materials using experimental and theoretical approaches. The results showed that C-96 exhibited remarkable activity, similar to the Pt/C benchmark catalyst. Band structure and free-energy investigations revealed that the superior activity of C-96 was attributed to favorable energy-level alignment and active catalytic sites on the carbon cage.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Altering interfacial properties through the integration of C60 into ZnO ceramic via cold sintering process

Jing Guo et al.

Summary: This study successfully integrated C-60 with ZnO using a cold sintering process, forming thin C-60 layers at the ZnO grain boundaries and significantly improving the electrical properties of the material.

CARBON (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Transition metal single-atom embedded on N-doped carbon as a catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation: A DFT study

Jiahui Hu et al.

Summary: This study used density functional theory calculations to investigate the electronic structures and activation mechanisms of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) on transition metal single-atom catalysts. The results showed that electron transfer mediated by surface activated PMS plays a dominant role in all MeN@C/PMS systems, leading to the generation of various reactive oxygen species (ROS). Different adsorption configurations and subsequent PMS activation result in the formation of different types of ROS.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Carbon-titanium dioxide heterogeneous (photo)catalysts (C-TiO2) for highly efficient visible light photocatalytic application

Chaehun Lim et al.

Summary: This paper reports a novel method for synthesizing a carbon-titanium dioxide photocatalyst. The resulting C-TiO2 exhibited enhanced optical properties and a high photocatalytic performance, making it suitable for environmental applications.

COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING (2022)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Intensification strategies for improving the performance of photocatalytic processes: A review

Dania S. M. M. Constantino et al.

Summary: Green and efficient technologies in Chemical Engineering face challenges, with photocatalysis being a promising eco-friendly option for applications in air and water purification, organic synthesis, and hydrogen production. Process intensification strategies have been proposed to enhance photocatalytic processes, with a focus on sustainable industrial applications and improving yield and selectivity values.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Fullerene C60 derivatives as antimicrobial photodynamic agents

Daniel A. Heredia et al.

Summary: Functionalized fullerenes have shown promising biomedical applications as phototherapeutic agents, with their structures modified to improve photodynamic activity, especially in antimicrobial applications. By adjusting the structure of fullerenes, their performance in photodynamic activities can be enhanced.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Ambient-pressure synthesis of ethylene glycol catalyzed by C60-buffered Cu/SiO2

Jianwei Zheng et al.

Summary: Fullerene can act as an electron buffer for a copper-silica catalyst, enabling high yield of ethylene glycol. This mild reaction pathway can be combined with the already-industrialized ambient reaction.

SCIENCE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Fullerenes make copper catalysis better

Edmond Gravel et al.

SCIENCE (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent Advances in Carbon-Supported Noble-Metal Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction: Syntheses, Structures, and Properties

Yuhang Liu et al.

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on carbon-supported noble-metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). It discusses the synthetic strategies, structural analyses, and applications of these electrocatalysts, and explores the correlation between electronic structure and activity. Furthermore, it offers a perspective on the challenges and opportunities in developing highly efficient HER electrocatalysts for widespread utilization in green hydrogen production.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Size-Dependent Effects in Fullerene-Based Catalysts for Nonaqueous Li-Air Battery Applications

Nishchal Bharadwaj et al.

Summary: This study proposes fullerenes as active catalysts for Li-air batteries and investigates the reaction mechanisms and final products of C-20, C-40, C-60, and C-180 fullerenes. The study establishes a relationship between size and activity and finds that the surface distribution of pentagons and hexagons on different fullerenes significantly affects their catalytic activity.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Interfacial Stabilization of Li2O-Based Cathodes by Malonic-Acid- Functionalized Fullerenes as a Superoxo-Radical Scavenger for Suppressing Parasitic Reactions

Hee Jeong Im et al.

Summary: Utilizing anionic redox reaction in Li2O-based cathodes can overcome the limitations of cathode capacity in lithium-ion batteries. However, parasitic reactions deteriorate the stability of the cathode/electrolyte interface. In this study, MC60 was introduced as an additive in the electrolyte to scavenge superoxo radicals and improve the electrochemical performance of Li2O-based cathodes.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Assessment of Active Dopants and p-n Junction Abruptness Using In Situ Biased 4D-STEM

Bruno Cesar da Silva et al.

Summary: A key issue in the development of high-performance semiconductor devices is the ability to accurately measure active dopants at the nanometer scale. This study used in situ biased four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy to investigate a highly doped silicon p-n specimen. The results showed that the measured junction parameters were consistent with a linearly graded junction and demonstrated that in situ biased 4D-STEM can provide a better understanding of the electrostatics of semiconductor p-n junctions at the nanometer scale.

NANO LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

rGO-modified BiOX (X = Cl, I, Br) for enhanced photocatalytic eradication of gaseous mercury

Jun Cai et al.

Summary: A novel two-step solvothermal method was designed in this study to synthesize rGO-modified BiOX nanosheets, which showed significantly improved photocatalytic performance. O·2- and(OH)· were confirmed to be active species, and these materials have potential applications in heavy metal removal from industrial waste gases.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Medicinal

Metallofullerenols in biomedical applications

Jacek Grebowski et al.

Summary: Metallofullerenols are functionalized endohedral fullerenes with unique nanoscale activity. Besides diagnostics and magnetic resonance imaging, they have potential applications in cancer treatment by interacting with high-energy radiation and reactive oxygen species. Due to their antioxidant properties and ability to regulate gene expression, metallofullerenols can inhibit tumor growth and protect normal cells.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Steering Carbon Hybridization State in Carbon-Based Metal-free Catalysts for Selective and Durable CO2 Electroreduction

Zhen Zhang et al.

Summary: This study strategically designs a tunable carbon interface embedded with adjacent boron and nitrogen sites for CO2 electroreduction, achieving record-high formate partial current density among metal-free catalysts in the H-cell with high stability and selectivity.

ACS CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A band-to-band transition visible-light-responsive anatase titania photocatalyst by N,F-codoping for water splitting and CO2 reduction

Juhong Lian et al.

Summary: A novel strategy of first nitridation and subsequent calcination post-treatment methods was developed to prepare N,F-codoped TiO2 photocatalysts. The prepared sample exhibited efficient band-to-band absorption and improved water oxidation performance by reducing defect concentrations. It also showed good visible-light-driven water reduction and CO2 reduction activities.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Spin-Polarized Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction of Mn-Doped Perovskite Nanoplates

Cheng-Chieh Lin et al.

Summary: Spin-polarized electrons in CsPbBr3 halide perovskite nanoplates (NPLs) can be manipulated by doping manganese cations (Mn2+) and applying an external magnetic field, leading to improved photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) efficiencies. The photocatalytic CO2RR of Mn-doped CsPbBr3 NPLs is significantly enhanced by applying an external magnetic field, resulting in prolonged carrier lifetime and suppressed charge recombination.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Surface Reconstruction of Water Splitting Electrocatalysts

Ye Zeng et al.

Summary: This article reviews recent progress in regulation strategies for reconstruction reactions in water electrolysis, including the mechanism of water electrolysis, critical factors of the reconstruction process, advanced characterization methods, and modulation strategies. The article highlights the effectiveness of regulating the reconstruction process to enhance catalytic performance of electrocatalysts, and discusses future challenges in surface-reconstructed catalysts for water electrolysis.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electronic buffers make reaction milder: When magic C60 encounters copper

Hairong Yue et al.

Summary: Scientists have developed a novel C-60-buffered Cu/SiO2 catalyst for the ambient-pressure synthesis of ethylene glycol. C-60 acts as an electron buffer to stabilize Cu+ species.
Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fullerene-Derived Carbon Nanotubes and Their Electrocatalytic Properties in Oxygen Reduction and Zn-Air Batteries

Ao Yu et al.

Summary: This study successfully realized the transformation from fullerenes to CNTs by modifying the structure and conditions, and prepared carbon-based materials with superior electrochemical performances. This research is of great significance in the field of fullerenes and CNTs.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhancing photocatalytic activity of C60-based photocatalyst for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution with the coupling of Fe3O4 microbead to modulate charge separation efficiency

Wenyan Zhang et al.

Summary: This work presents a promising strategy to modulate the activity of a C-60-based photocatalyst by coupling it with magnetic substances. The Fe3O4 microbeads play a pivotal role in enhancing the photocatalytic activity and quantum efficiency of C-60@Pt for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution reaction.

CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Precursor formula engineering enabling high quality solution processed C60 films for efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

Zhongzhong Jia et al.

Summary: In this paper, a novel recipe of C60 precursor solutions (XP-C-60) was proposed to inhibit the aggregation of C-60 and promote fast solvent drying. High-quality C-60 films could be readily fabricated at room temperatures, significantly improving the efficiency and stability of the perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Construction of Au and C60 quantum dots modified materials of Institute Lavoisier-125(Ti) architectures for antibiotic degradation: Performance, toxicity assessment, and mechanistic insight

Changhui Xin et al.

Summary: In this study, Au and C60 quantum dots decorated MIL-125(Ti) composites were successfully fabricated for visible-light photocatalytic tetracycline degradation. The introduction of Au and C60 quantum dots enhanced visible-light absorption and charge separation, leading to improved degradation efficiency. The optimal sample exhibited a degradation rate constant approximately 9.19 times that of the pristine material.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Locking the Ultrasound-Induced Active Conformation of Metalloenzymes in Metal-Organic Frameworks

Jieying Liang et al.

Summary: This study presents a simple and effective strategy to optimize the biocatalytic activity of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) by utilizing ultrasound-activated enzyme conformation. The results demonstrate a significant enhancement in enzyme activity when compared to enzymes without ultrasound treatment. Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental validation support that the improved activity is attributed to a conformational change in the enzyme's active site. Furthermore, this strategy does not compromise the stability of the biocomposites when exposed to various conditions.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Self-driven carbon atom implantation into fullerene embedding metal-carbon cluster

Runnan Guan et al.

Summary: A new mechanism of endofullerene formation is proposed based on the synthesis and structures of two representative vanadium-scandium-carbide EFs. Experimental and theoretical evidence support the existence of variable structures and carbon atom implantation process in these EFs. The discovery has important implications for the synthesis and applications of endofullerenes.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Accelerated Diffusion Kinetics in ZnTe/CoTe2 Heterojunctions for High Rate Potassium Storage

Chaofeng Zhang et al.

Summary: This paper reports a template-assisted strategy to obtain a bimetallic telluride heterostructure supported on an N-doped carbon shell, which promotes the diffusion of K+ ions for rapid charge transfer. It is shown that the electron-rich telluride sites and built-in electric fields in the heterostructure provide abundant cation adsorption sites and facilitate interfacial electron transport during potassiation/depotassiation. The heterostructure exhibits high structural stability and a highly reversible capacity up to 5000 cycles at 5 A g(-1).

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

3D Flower-Like Carbon Spheres with Hierarchical Pore Structure: An Efficient Asphaltene-Based Metal-Free Catalyst for ORR

Fangfang Qin et al.

Summary: In this study, 3D carbon superstructures assembled from low-dimensional segments with hierarchical pore structure were designed and developed. The prepared catalyst exhibited high specific surface area and hierarchical pore structure, leading to improved oxygen reduction reaction activity. Additionally, the assembled catalyst showed good performance and cyclic stability in zinc-air batteries.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fast and efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of glucose triggered by Cu2O-CuO nanoparticles supported on carbon nanotubes

Zhongting Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a noble-metal-free Cu/C-60 catalyst was fabricated using a novel discharge process for fast and accurate detection of trace glucose in blood and food. Cu/C-60 exhibited high sensitivity, low detection limit, and short steady-state response time, along with excellent stability and anti-interference ability. A portable and compact electrochemical system was constructed by connecting Cu/C-60 with an integrated circuit board and a mobile phone, achieving data recording and display. The system demonstrated sensitivity close to a traditional electrochemical workstation and higher accuracy in glucose detection. The results of this study are significant for the fabrication of fast, efficient, and portable glucose detection devices.

FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Defect engineering via ternary nonmetal doping boosts the catalytic activity of ZIF-derived carbon-based metal-free catalysts for photovoltaics and water splitting

Yongwei Zhang et al.

Summary: By doping nonmetal atoms and modifying the structure and electronic structure of the catalyst, the catalytic activity of the catalyst was improved. Nitrogen, boron, and phosphorus/sulfur co-doped carbon catalysts demonstrated improved catalytic performance and excellent performance and stability in photovoltaic devices and alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions. This study presents a promising strategy for designing multivariate-doped non-metal catalysts for new energy applications.

MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Photocatalytic reduction of levulinic acid using thermally modified niobic acid

Jose B. G. Filho et al.

Summary: By thermally treating and synthesizing oxygen vacancies, the photocatalytic performance of niobium oxides was significantly improved, with a 7% increase in product yield. Investigating the effects of surface structure and oxygen vacancies helped identify key factors in optimizing reaction conditions.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ferric acetylacetonate/covalent organic framework composite for high performance photocatalytic oxidation

Mingzhao Xu et al.

Summary: In this study, the Fe(acac)(3)/COF composite was synthesized using an interfacial polymerization method at room temperature. The crystal structure, morphology, and porosity property of the composite were characterized, and the interaction between Fe(acac)3 and COF was investigated. The Fe(acac)(3)/COF composite exhibited high activity and selectivity as a photocatalyst for the oxidation of benzyl alcohol under mild conditions. The mechanism of the reaction was investigated by determining its photoelectric properties. The developed Fe(acac)(3)/COF catalyst shows potential for application in other photocatalytic reactions.

GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Rational development of molecular earth-abundant metal complexes for electrocatalytic hydrogen production

John Daniel McCool et al.

Summary: This review article introduces the rational design of molecular metal complexes based on earth-abundant metals for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. It emphasizes providing insight into structure-function relationships in catalytic properties for future ligand and catalyst design.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhancing the ORR activity of fullerene-derived carbons by implanting Fe in assembled diamine-C60 spheres

Bohong Jiang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that fullerene-derived carbons doped with Fe and N can produce porous carbon materials with high electrocatalytic activity, comparable to a commercial Pt/C (20 wt%) catalyst.

CRYSTENGCOMM (2022)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Current trends on In2O3 based heterojunction photocatalytic systems in photocatalytic application

Pei Chang et al.

Summary: This paper reviews indium oxide-based photocatalytic systems, analyzes the charge transfer mechanisms in different heterostructures, compares the characteristics of different photocatalytic systems, and discusses the limitations of indium oxide-based materials in photocatalytic applications.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Review Chemistry, Applied

MXenes for electrocatalysis applications: Modification and hybridization

Xue Bai et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the progress of MXene-based electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction, the oxygen evolution reaction, and the oxygen reduction reaction. It discusses the relationship between electrocatalytic properties and factors such as the elements, vacancies, and morphologies of MXenes. The importance of constructing heterojunctions between MXenes and other nanostructures is emphasized.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Tuning the electronic communication of the Ru-O bond in ultrafine Ru nanoparticles to boost the alkaline electrocatalytic hydrogen production activity at large current density

Weihang Feng et al.

Summary: This study presents a nanocomposite material design with ultrafine Ru nanoparticles supported on a carbon matrix, coordinated with O atom sites to facilitate charge transfer and improve conductivity. The electrocatalyst showed low overpotential, small Tafel slope, and long-term stability, with high density of active sites. It also achieved high output at practical current densities, demonstrating the potential of Ru-based hybridization materials for efficient hydrogen production.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrocatalytic activity for proton reduction by a covalent non-metal graphene-fullerene hybrid

Demetrios D. Chronopoulos et al.

Summary: A new material was synthesized by combining fullerene and graphene, which are non-metal covalent hybrids. The material showed excellent electrocatalytic performance and durability for the hydrogen evolution reaction, attributed to intrahybrid charge-transfer phenomena.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Organic electrolyte design for practical potassium-ion batteries

Jianfeng Mao et al.

Summary: Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are considered a low-cost and complementary technology to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the abundance of potassium. Electrolyte plays a crucial role in the electrochemical performance of PIBs. Recent research on electrolyte engineering has shown promising results, but there are still limitations for practical applications. Further analysis and improvement are necessary.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production via porphyrin-fullerene supramolecular photocatalyst with donor-acceptor structure

Liping Liu et al.

Summary: A novel tetraphenylporphyrin-C-60 supramolecular photocatalyst with a donor-acceptor (D-A) structure, called SA-TPP-C-60, was successfully constructed. The self-assembly of covalently-linked D-A molecules resulted in a highly-ordered layered structure in SA-TPP-C-60. The strong D-A interaction in TPP-C-60 molecule led to a significantly larger dipole moment and the formation of a robust internal electric field in SA-TPP-C-60, resulting in ultrafast photogenerated charge separation and enhanced charge transport. Notably, SA-TPP-C-60 exhibited unprecedented long-lived photogenerated charge separation. As a result, the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of SA-TPP-C-60 was greatly improved.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-assembly of fullerene C60-based amphiphiles in solutions

Jinrui Li et al.

Summary: In this review, the self-assembly of C-60-based amphiphiles in aqueous and nonaqueous solutions is summarized. The characteristics exhibited by C-60-based amphiphiles during the self-assembly are discussed with close comparison to traditional surfactants. The influences of aggregate formation on the physicochemical properties of the C-60 sphere are described. Finally, a brief summary is given together with a promising perspective for future research.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Diazonium functionalized fullerenes: a new class of efficient molecular catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Olivia Fernandez-Delgado et al.

Summary: Considerable efforts are being made to find cheaper and more efficient alternatives to currently available catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER). Fullerenes have gained attention for their suitable electronic properties and easy functionalization. Covalent functionalization of fullerenes enhances their catalytic performance and improves the efficiency of hydrogen generation.

NANOSCALE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Applied

A review on heterogeneous photocatalysis for environmental remediation: From semiconductors to modification strategies

Huijie Wang et al.

Summary: Heterogeneous photocatalysis has potential applications in environmental remediation, but faces challenges such as low efficiency and high costs. More research is needed to better understand and apply it in practical scenarios. This review provides reference directions for designing photocatalytic systems for environmental pollutants.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity of Methanol and Ethanol Oxidation in Alkaline Medium at Bimetallic Nanoparticles Electrochemically Decorated Fullerene-C60Nanocomposite Electrocatalyst: An Efficient Anode Material for Alcohol Fuel Cell Applications

K. Sai Bhavani et al.

Summary: The study presents a facile surfactant-free method to prepare Pd-W@Fullerene-C(60) catalyst, which shows excellent electrocatalytic performance and long-term stability for alcohol oxidation in direct alcohol fuel cells.

ELECTROANALYSIS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Carbon-based electrocatalysts for sustainable energy applications

Jian Wang et al.

Summary: Carbon-based materials have unique advantages for electrocatalysis, and this review provides an overview of the current research status and methods for designing high-performance carbon-based electrocatalysts, offering essential guidance for sustainable energy applications.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Confined Hot Electron Relaxation at the Molecular Heterointerface of the Size-Selected Plasmonic Noble Metal Nanocluster and Layered C-60

Masahiro Shibuta et al.

Summary: The study investigated the generation and relaxation dynamics of hot electrons by creating a molecularly well-defined heterointerface between size-selected plasmonic noble-metal nanoclusters and an organic film. By tuning the nanocluster size and excitation photon polarization, plasmonic behavior characterized by significant intensity enhancement was observed, shedding light on the mechanism of ultrafast confined hot electron relaxation within plasmonic nanoclusters.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Water Splitting by C60-Supported Vanadium Single Atoms

Gao-Lei Hou et al.

Summary: Understanding the water splitting mechanism catalyzed by supported metal atoms or nanoparticles is crucial for designing efficient catalysts. In this study, infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the water splitting process assisted by a C-60 supported vanadium atom, revealing the formation of H-2 from C60V+(H2O) to C60VO+. The C-60 support plays a key role in lowering the reaction barrier and improving the reaction efficiency.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Homoleptic Alkynyl-Protected Ag15 Nanocluster with Atomic Precision: Structural Analysis and Electrocatalytic Performance toward CO2 Reduction

Lubing Qin et al.

Summary: This study reports the fabrication of a novel nanocluster Ag-15 and its electrocatalytic properties towards CO2 reduction, showcasing its self-assembly capability and high efficiency in converting CO2 to CO. The exposure of uncoordinated Ag atoms as catalytically active sites for CO formation is discussed, demonstrating promising potential for catalysis applications.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Exploring the influence of nickel precursors on constructing efficient Ni-based CO2 methanation catalysts assisted with in-situ technologies

Xueying Wen et al.

Summary: The use of different nickel salt precursors can alter the activity and stability of catalysts. The special coordinating anions in nickel salt precursors can influence the performance of catalysts. When designing nickel-based catalysts, the significant role of metal salt precursors should be given priority.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Efficient carrier transfer route via the bridge of C60 particle to TiO2 nanoball based coverage layer enables stable and efficient cadmium free GeSe photocathode for solar hydrogen evolution

Kang Wang et al.

Summary: Introducing a C-60 particle intermediate helped build a bridge between Pt catalysts and TiO2 balls on the GeSe micro air brick-based photocathode, accelerating electron transfer, avoiding self-reduction, and decreasing the accumulation of photoexcited carriers at interfaces, leading to significantly enhanced long-term stability. The GeSe-BiVO4 tandem cell showed a benchmark solar to hydrogen conversion efficiency of 1.37% with appreciably long time stability over 12 hours, indicating the competitiveness of the GeSe-based photoelectrode for solar hydrogen evolution.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

N,S-Co-Doped Porous Carbon Nanofiber Films Derived from Fullerenes (C60) as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction and a Zn-Air Battery

Zhimin He et al.

Summary: This study fabricated N, S-co-doped porous carbon nanofiber films from fullerene-derived carbon nanofiber films as efficient metal-free electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), demonstrating remarkable catalytic activity and stability. When used as catalysts in Zn-air batteries, these N, S-PCNFs achieved high power density and voltage performance comparable to commercial Pt/C catalysts.

CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tuneable interplay of plasmonic and molecular excitations in self-assembled silver-fullerene nanocomposites

Vasily Lavrentiev et al.

Summary: This study investigates the remarkable plasmonic properties of self-assembled AgxC60 nanocomposite films, revealing the spectral peculiarities of plasmonic and molecular excitations. The analysis shows that the Ag NP plasmonic coupling features vary at different ranges of x values, with different strengths and efficiencies of plasmonic modes observed in the NC films.

CARBON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tuning the Intermolecular Electron Transfer of Low-Dimensional and Metal-Free BCN/C60 Electrocatalysts via Interfacial Defects for Efficient Hydrogen and Oxygen Electrochemistry

Md Ariful Ahsan et al.

Summary: The development of OD-2D heterostructures composed of BCN NSs and C-60/F has led to the synthesis of supramolecular materials with multifunctional electrocatalytic properties for various reactions. By optimizing the intermolecular electron transfer, a nanohybrid material with 10% F in BCN NSs showed enhanced catalytic activity surpassing commercial RuO2 catalysts. The 10% F/BCN catalyst exhibited the highest tetrafunctional catalytic performance, achieving a cell potential of 1.61 V for water splitting at a current density of 10 mA cm(-)(2).

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Pomegranate-like C60@cobalt/nitrogen-codoped porous carbon for high-performance oxygen reduction reaction and lithium-sulfur battery

Jianhua Wu et al.

Summary: Porous carbon materials are crucial for electrocatalysis and electrochemical energy storage, and tuning the morphology of these materials by embedding fullerene C-60 can enhance the performance of oxygen reduction reaction and lithium-sulfur batteries. The unique structure of C-60@Co-N-PCM offers excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability, outperforming commercial catalysts, and as a novel cathode, C-60@Co-N-PCM delivers a high specific capacity in Li-S batteries, surpassing pristine PCM.

NANO RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A facile synthesis of high-crystalline g-C3N4 nanosheets with closed self-assembly strategy for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution

Jianxin Li et al.

Summary: Highly crystalline g-C3N4 nanosheets were synthesized with a simple self-assembly method, demonstrating improved photocatalytic activity compared to traditional g-C3N4, resulting in a 6-fold enhancement in hydrogen evolution.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The degradation mechanism of Bisphenol A by photoelectrocatalysis using new materials as the working electrode

Liting Ju et al.

Summary: A new material, C-60@AgCl-LDO, was developed for photoelectrically degrading Bisphenol A (BPA). The nanoparticles showed strong absorption in the near-UV region and had efficient catalytic activities, mitigating the recombination of photogenerated charges. During the degradation process, the free radical center dot OH and the superoxide radicals were the principal factors affecting the degradation efficiency.

SURFACES AND INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Solid-State Intramolecular Wittig Reaction Enables Efficient Synthesis of Endofullerenes Including Ne@C60, 3He@C60, and HD@C60

Gabriela Hoffman et al.

Summary: Researchers have developed a new method to encapsulate gases in fullerenes and trap molecules inside by raising the temperature to complete a reaction, converting the product into C-60 containing endohedral species. This method allows for the synthesis of He-4@C-60, H-2@C-60, and D-2@C-60 in large quantities, as well as the incorporation of expensive gases like HD and He-3 to prepare HD@C-60 and He-3@C-60 efficiently. Additionally, the method enables the synthesis of Ne@C-60 for the first time through molecular surgery, and its characterization using crystallography and C-13 NMR spectroscopy.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Microwave-assisted preparation of flower-like C60/BiOBr with significantly enhanced visible-light photocatalytic performance

Jiufu Chen et al.

Summary: The surface modification of BiOBr photocatalysts with C-60 significantly enhances their photocatalytic activity, leading to higher specific surface area and improved photo-induced carrier distribution and migration. The synergistic interaction between C-60 and BiOBr results in increased oxygen vacancies concentration, facilitating the formation of active free radicals and boosting the photocatalytic performance.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

TiO2-carbon microspheres as photocatalysts for effective remediation of pharmaceuticals under simulated solar light

Manuel Penas-Garzon et al.

Summary: Novel carbon microspheres supported TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared for pharmaceutical degradation in water. Lignin, a biomass byproduct, was transformed into carbon microspheres and coated with TiO2, resulting in superior catalytic performance. The photocatalyst showed efficient degradation of pharmaceuticals under solar light.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

NiCo-Based Electrocatalysts for the Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reaction: A Review

Yong-Chao Zhang et al.

Summary: NiCo-based electrocatalysts exhibit high activity and stability in the OER process, and regulating their structure and composition can enhance performance. The OER mechanism, activity descriptors, and atomic and electronic structure-activity relationships based on NiCo-based electrocatalysts have been elucidated through experimental and theoretical analyses, with challenges and future prospects for improving performance proposed.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Molecular structure, electronic properties and stability of carbon-coated M13@C60 (M = Cu,Ag,Pt) nanoclusters

Yue Du et al.

Summary: The study showed that the carbon coating in the core-shell structure was beneficial for enhancing the stability and catalytic activity of the M13@C60 nanoclusters.

COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

4D-STEM of Beam-Sensitive Materials

Karen C. Bustillo et al.

Summary: 4DS-TEM, also known as scanning electron nanobeam diffraction, is a powerful approach to elucidate structure in soft materials that are challenging to image in transmission electron microscopes. By careful control of experimental parameters, beam damage to samples can be minimized, leading to high-quality structural images.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrocatalysts by Electrodeposition: Recent Advances, Synthesis Methods, and Applications in Energy Conversion

Manoj B. Kale et al.

Summary: Extensive research has been conducted in synthesizing catalysts for energy conversion applications due to the conventional environment polluting energy sources and the continuous growing energy demand. This review focuses on the application of various electrodeposition methods in the synthesis of energy-related electrocatalyst and discusses different electrocatalyst characterization techniques briefly. The influence of various parameters on the electrocatalyst activity and stability is highlighted.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Fragmenting C60 toward enhanced electrochemical CO2 reduction

Dong Yan et al.

Summary: The joint treatment of C60 by heating and plasma induces a significant enhancement in the electrochemical CO2 reduction performance, resulting in high Faraday efficiency for CO production. This approach not only alters the electron structure of carbon materials to form *COOH intermediate, but also shows applicability for promoting the reduction activity and selectivity of other carbon materials.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Transforming C60 Molecules into Polyhedral Carbon Micro-Nano Shells for Electrochemically Producing H2O2 in Neutral Electrolytes

Rongtao Hu et al.

Summary: By converting C-60 to PCMNS, it can serve as an excellent electrocatalyst with outstanding H2O2 production performance, especially in neutral media. PCMNS attributes its excellent two-electron ORR performance to its abundant accessible active sites and hierarchical pore structures.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Abnormally High-Lithium Storage in Pure Crystalline C60 Nanoparticles

Linghong Yin et al.

Summary: The research demonstrates that pure fcc C-60 nanoparticles exhibit superior electrochemical performance, potentially enhancing the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. By synthesizing the nanoparticles in a solution containing LiPF6 in ethylene carbonate/diethyl carbonate, the nanparticles show a high specific capacity during discharge and structural transformations are tracked and explained.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

C60 nanorods as a promising infrared nonlinear optical material for ultrafast photonics

Xiaolan Li et al.

Summary: C60 nanorods exhibit excellent photoelectric properties, nonlinear optical absorption characteristics, and have the potential to be used for high-effective fiber laser mode-locking.

CARBON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Covalent organic framework templated ordered nanoporous C60 as stable energy efficient supercapacitor electrode material

Xin Zhao et al.

Summary: This study introduces ordered nanoporous C-60 prepared using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as a template for high-performance supercapacitors. Through optimization, the device exhibits high energy density and excellent electrochemical behavior, showing promising prospects for future energy storage.

CARBON (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Fullerene modified CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals for efficient charge separation and photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Zhijie Zhang et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates the design and fabrication of a C60/CsPbBr3 composite as an efficient and stable photocatalyst for visible-light-driven CO2 reduction, achieving significantly improved CO2 photoreduction activity. This work provides an effective strategy for constructing halide perovskite-based composite systems with enhanced photocatalytic performance, with potential applications in artificial photosynthesis.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and Pyrolysis of Fullerenol-stabilized Pt Nanocolloids as a unique Approach to Pt-doped Carbon

Mark Kristan Espejo Cabello et al.

Summary: An aqueous colloidal dispersion of Pt nanoparticles stabilized by fullerenol C-60(OH)(12) was successfully synthesized via liquid-phase chemical reduction. Pyrolysis of Pt:C-60(OH)(12) at different temperatures produced Pt-doped carbon with different chemical compositions. Pt:C60(300) pyrolyzed at 300 degrees Celsius exhibited higher activity due to the pi-extended feature of the carbon obtained.

CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Microwave-assisted in-situ transesterification of Spirulina platensis to biodiesel using PEG/MgO/ZSM-5 magnetic catalyst

Shaokang Qu et al.

Summary: In this study, a PEG/MgO/ZSM-5@Fe3O4 magnetic catalyst was successfully synthesized and applied to the microwave-assisted in-situ transesterification of Spirulina platensis with ethanol. The catalyst showed high efficiency with a biodiesel yield of up to 95.8%. Furthermore, the catalyst demonstrated good recyclability without loss of active components and the produced biodiesel met relevant standards.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Photodynamic and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Few-Layered Bismuthene Film on SnO2 Electrode and Its Hybridization with C60

Tomokazu Umeyama et al.

Summary: Bismuthene, a two-dimensional material obtained from bulk bismuth, was successfully prepared and applied onto a semiconducting SnO2 electrode, demonstrating an increase in conductivity upon photoexcitation. Furthermore, the hybrid composite of FLBi and C-60 showed photoinduced energy transfer without producing the charge-separated state, showing potential for constructing optoelectronic devices.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Critical Review on Black Phosphorus-Based Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Application

Guo-Qing Zhao et al.

Summary: This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis, structure, properties, and applications of photocatalytic reduction of CO2, with a focus on black phosphorus-based photocatalysts. The review discusses the advantages, influencing factors, and possible future perspectives of black phosphorus-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Boosting H2 Production over C60-Mediated NH2-MIL-125(Ti)/Zn0.5Cd0.5S S-Scheme Heterojunction via Enhanced Interfacial Carrier Separation

Chunxue Li et al.

Summary: A new class of C-60-mediated NH2-MIL-125(Ti)/Zn0.5Cd0.5S S-scheme heterojunction with enhanced interfacial charge carrier separation was designed and synthesized in this study. The constructed heterojunction exhibited comparable H-2 evolution activity under visible light irradiation, outperforming many previously reported MOFs-based photocatalysts. Spectroscopic characterizations and theory calculations indicated that the S-scheme heterojunction could powerfully promote the separation of photogenerated carriers, offering new insights for the development of highly active MOFs-based photocatalysts in the future.
Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Investigation of C60 fullerenes modified g-GaN monolayer based on DFT study

Pengfei Shen et al.

Summary: The research, conducted using density functional theory, indicates that the C60 modified g-GaN monolayer demonstrates high stability and excellent photoelectric properties under specific structural conditions, reducing the recombination of electrons and holes to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, especially solar cells.

VACUUM (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Time-Resolved XAS Provides Direct Evidence for Oxygen Activation on Cationic Iron in a Bimetallic Pt-FeOx/Al2O3 Catalyst

Ilia I. Sadykov et al.

Summary: This study unraveled the mechanism of oxygen activation over iron sites of Pt-FeOx/Al2O3 during carbon monoxide oxidation using in situ and operando methods. The experiments demonstrated that the Fe2+/Fe3+ redox pair is directly involved in the mechanism of oxygen activation, with oxygen species adsorbed on iron centers as reaction intermediates. The findings suggest a catalytic cycle involving cationic iron for oxidation reactions of both chemical and biological importance.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergistic Catalysis of Al and Zn Sites of Spinel ZnAl2O4 Catalyst for CO Hydrogenation to Methanol and Dimethyl Ether

Aiai Ye et al.

Summary: The study revealed that CO and H-2 activation occurs at the Al and Zn sites of the ZnAl2O4 catalyst, forming active bidentate formate species and reversibly adsorbed hydrogen species. The hydrogenation of resulting bidentate formate species at the Al site is the rate-controlling step with a barrier of 83.8 kJ/mol. These results deepen the understanding of the synergistic catalysis of Al and Zn sites in ZnAl2O4 catalyst and the rate-controlling step in CO hydrogenation to methanol/dimethyl ether.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Accelerated Polysulfide Redox in Binder-Free Li2S Cathodes Promises High-Energy-Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Qining Fan et al.

Summary: This study reveals the impact of binders on the deposition of Li2S1-2 on S based cathodes and the interaction between polyvinylidene difluoride and Li2S/polysulfides. Constructing a battery without binders can significantly improve electrode utilization.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Probing Mechanistic Insights into Highly Efficient Lithium Storage of C60 Fullerene Enabled via Three-Electron-Redox Chemistry

Haifa Qiu et al.

Summary: A new organic cathode for room-temperature lithium-ion batteries utilizing C-60 fullerene is reported, showing robust electrochemical performance in ether-based electrolyte. The battery exhibits high discharge capacity, specific energy, and initial Coulombic efficiency, as well as remarkable rate performance with three unusual flat voltage plateaus at different voltages. In situ X-ray diffraction analysis reveals three reversible phase transitions during the lithiation/delithiation process of the C-60 cathode.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Ha L. Nguyen

Summary: Photocatalytic water splitting, an important process for producing clean energy, has seen successful advancements using transition metal oxides, metal sulfides/nitrides, and recently metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs, hybrid functional materials with customizable properties, have shown potential for degrading water to hydrogen and oxygen in a visible-light-driven manner. Benchmark achievements and limitations of using MOF photocatalysts for water splitting are discussed to guide future developments in this field.

SOLAR RRL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly dispersed CoP on three-dimensional ordered mesoporous FeP for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen production

Yuchen Wu et al.

Summary: A highly efficient electrocatalyst (CoP@3DOM-FeP) for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) was synthesized, with low overpotentials, rapid electron transfer kinetics, and minimal cobalt usage. This work demonstrates a novel nano-engineering strategy for surface decoration of active sites on a 3D porous substrate, paving the way for next-generation electrocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect-rich N/S-co-doped porous hollow carbon nanospheres derived from fullerenes as efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen-reduction reaction and Zn-air batteries

Zhimin He et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped porous hollow carbon nanospheres (N,S-PHCNSs) through the pyrolysis of fullerene and ethylenediamine. The use of sulfur effectively modifies the nitrogen species in the N,S-PHCNSs, resulting in enhanced oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance. The optimal N,S-PHCNSs exhibit excellent ORR activity comparable to commercial Pt/C, highlighting the potential for advanced carbon-based electrocatalysts.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tuning the electrochemical and catalytic ORR performance of C60 by its encapsulation in ZIF-8: a solid-state analogue of dilute fullerene solution

Olivia Basu et al.

Summary: Research has shown that encapsulating fullerene C-60 inside zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 can act as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction, with significant interactions between the host ZIF-8 and guest C-60 modifying the electrochemical behavior of C-60. Mono-confinement of C-60 inside ZIF-8 also effectively maintains its dilute solution-like behavior and enhances its electrochemical performance.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Stabilized hydroxide-mediated nickel-based electrocatalysts for high-current-density hydrogen evolution in alkaline media

Yuting Luo et al.

Summary: This study presents a nickel-based electrocatalyst mediated by hydroxide for high-current-density hydrogen evolution, showing excellent stability and efficiency. By controlling the charge redistribution of nickel sites and introducing iron elements, it can promote the water dissociation step at high current densities, enhancing the catalytic activity.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Unravelling the origin of bifunctional OER/ORR activity for single-atom catalysts supported on C2N by DFT and machine learning

Yiran Ying et al.

Summary: This study showcases the promising bifunctional OER/ORR catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts supported on the C2N monolayer, with Rh@C2N, Au, and Pd@C2N demonstrating superior activity. The origin of this catalytic activity is revealed through DFT calculations and ML modelling, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms and element-specific activity.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

3D ordered macroporous copper nitride-titanium oxynitride as highly efficient electrocatalysts for universal-pH hydrogen evolution reaction

Yuchen Wu et al.

Summary: The study successfully prepared a highly efficient electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction by synthesizing copper nitride-loaded 3D ordered macroporous titanium oxynitride. The electrocatalyst demonstrated high efficiency in all-pH electrolytes, with Cu3N identified as the main active site with extremely low activation energy, facilitating efficient reaction progress.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid metal batteries for future energy storage

Shilin Zhang et al.

Summary: The search for alternatives to traditional Li-ion batteries has led to the development of rechargeable liquid metal batteries, which operate at room or intermediate temperatures to address challenges related to high temperature operation, corrosive reactions, and hermetic sealing. These new paradigms aim to overcome drawbacks of conventional liquid metal batteries and enable both conventional and new functionalities by applying alternative electrodes, manipulating electrolyte design concepts, and engineering electrode-electrolyte interfaces.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Surface modification of metal materials for high-performance electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction

Yangbo Ma et al.

Summary: The study highlights recent advances in surface modification of metal materials for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and their impact on the performance along with the underlying mechanisms.

MATTER (2021)

Review Electrochemistry

Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors: Current Status and Perspective

Jiangqi Zhou et al.

Summary: Supercapacitors rely on high-surface-area electrodes for energy storage and high power delivery, with biomass-derived carbonaceous electrodes showing promise due to their availability, renewability, and cost-efficiency. Research emphasizes the impact of structure and elemental doping on the electrochemical performance of carbon electrodes, while also addressing the gap between laboratory achievements and practical utilization for biomass-derived carbon materials.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Small-sized cuprous oxide species on silica boost acrolein formation via selective oxidation of propylene

Ling-Ling Guo et al.

Summary: In this study, oxide-supported copper materials were synthesized and demonstrated significant catalytic reactivity in the selective oxidation of propylene to acrolein. Various characterization techniques confirmed the transformation of CuO clusters into Cu2O clusters and the crucial role of small-sized Cu2O clusters in acrolein generation.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A mild and simple method to fabricate commercial TiO2 (P25) and C60 composite for highly enhancing H2 generation

JiaHui Hou et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fabrication of a ternary heterostructure BiVO4 quantum dots/C60/g-C3N4 photocatalyst with enhanced photocatalytic activity

Jingbo Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

One-step microwave synthesis of covalently bonded O-C3N4/C60 with enhanced photocatalytic properties

Shujuan Liu et al.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dehydration-Triggered Ionic Channel Engineering in Potassium Niobate for Li/K-Ion Storage

Shilin Zhang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The sex chudai and chut effect of fullerene and 3D ordered macroporous structure on promoting photocatalytic performance

Jiahui Hou et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tailoring the Interfacial Interactions of van der Waals 1T-MoS2/C60 Heterostructures for High-Performance Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysis

Alain R. Puente Santiago et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and Stability of Actinium-225 Endohedral Fullerenes, 225Ac@C60

Jofa Gideon Mwakisege et al.

ACS OMEGA (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Polyhydroxylated fullerenes: An efficient support for Pt electrocatalysts toward ethanol oxidation

Caio V. S. Almeida et al.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Noble gas endohedral fullerenes

Said Jalife et al.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Catalysis to discriminate single atoms from subnanometric ruthenium particles in ultra-high loading catalysts

C. Rivera-Carcamo et al.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Metal chalcogenides for potassium storage

Jingwen Zhou et al.

INFOMAT (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Study of capacity of Sn-C60 and Ge-B36N36 nanocages as catalysts of oxidation of SiO and N2 molecules

Xin Li et al.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Decolorization of Orange-G Aqueous Solutions over C60/MCM-41 Photocatalysts

John Kyriakopoulos et al.

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fullerene Derivative-Modified SnO2 Electron Transport Layer for Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells with Efficiency over 21%

Tiantian Cao et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Black carbon-doped TiO2 films: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalysis

Sarunas Varnagiris et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tailoring a Molecule's Optical Absorbance Using Surface Plasmonics

Duncan John Mowbray et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Approaching Materials with Atomic Precision Using Supramolecular Cluster Assemblies

Papri Chakraborty et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Effects of Intrinsic Pentagon Defects on Electrochemical Reactivity of Carbon Nanomaterials

Jiawei Zhu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Fabrication of novel magnetic F-TiO2(B)/carbon nanostructures nanocomposites as photocatalysts for malachite green degradation under visible light

Nasser Arsalani et al.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Chemoselective reduction of quinoline over Rh-C60 nanocatalysts

Zhishan Luo et al.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2019)

Review Physics, Multidisciplinary

Recent progress on high-pressure and high-temperature studies of fullerenes and related materials

Cuiying Pei et al.

MATTER AND RADIATION AT EXTREMES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of PTCDI-C60 via π-π interaction

Yunxia Wei et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Assembled PCBM Nanosheets: A Facile Route to Electronic Layer-on-Layer Heterostructures

Hamid Reza Barzegar et al.

NANO LETTERS (2018)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Nitrogen-doped simple and complex oxides for photocatalysis: A review

Wei Wang et al.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis without Solvents: The Cluster (Nanoparticle) Beam Route to Catalysts and Sensors

Richard E. Palmer et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

N-Doped graphene/C60 covalent hybrid as a new material for energy harvesting applications

Myriam Barrejon et al.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2018)

Article Energy & Fuels

Role of fullerene to improve the WO3 performance for photocatalytic applications and hydrogen evolution

Muhammad Bilal Tahir et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Stabilizing black phosphorus nanosheets via edge-selective bonding of sacrificial C-60 molecules

Xianjun Zhu et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hybridization-Induced Carrier Localization at the C60/ZnO Interface

Leah L. Kelly et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Controlling the Electronic and Structural Coupling of C60 Nano Films on Fe(001) through Oxygen Adsorption at the Interface

Andrea Picone et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facile generation of fullerene nanoparticles by hand-grinding

S Deguchi et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2006)