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Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Derivative Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting

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Summary: This study demonstrates that versatile perovskite-based oxides can be developed into low-cost, highly active, and durable electrocatalysts for high current density water splitting, which is of great importance for large-scale hydrogen production.

SMALL METHODS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Prediction of HER electrocatalyst with enhanced performance based on atoms-doped black phosphorene: A first-principles study

Tingting Liang et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of atom doping on the structural characteristics and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of black phosphorene (BP), a potential electrocatalyst material. The results showed that the doping of metal atoms, especially Fe, improved the electronic properties and significantly enhanced the HER performance. This research provides theoretical significance for the design of high-efficiency HER electrocatalysts.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Novel Two-Dimensional Metal Organic Frameworks: High-Performance Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for OER/ORR

Xiaofei Wei et al.

Summary: In this study, a series of 2D metal-organic frameworks were designed and investigated for their catalytic performance in oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. The CoN2O2 structure showed superior electrocatalytic activity, possibly due to its moderate adsorption interaction with key intermediates.

ACS MATERIALS LETTERS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Recent advances in Ti-based MOFs in biomedical applications

Jinyi Chen et al.

Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), including titanium-based MOFs (Ti-MOFs), have gained significant attention for their wide range of applications. However, the development of MOF materials for biological applications is still an emerging field. This study reviews the recent research progress on Ti-MOFs in therapeutic areas such as antibacterial, oncology, anti-inflammation, and bone injury, providing new directions for further research in the biomedical field.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-organic framework-derived 2D layered double hydroxide ultrathin nanosheets for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction

Jie Song et al.

Summary: A facile approach to synthesize a Pt-doped metal-organic framework-derived layered double hydroxide with highly dispersed 2D nanosheets and excellent catalytic properties has been developed. This material shows low overpotentials and small Tafel slopes, making it a promising HER electrocatalyst in alkaline and neutral electrolytes.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fluorinated metal-organic frameworks for gas separation

Abtin Ebadi Amooghin et al.

Summary: This article focuses on the application of fluorinated metal-organic frameworks (F-MOFs) in gas separation. By precisely designing and synthesizing new F-MOFs structures, specific gas separation purposes can be achieved. The basic principles, structure-performance relationships, and applications in adsorption and membrane gas separation are discussed. The importance of F-MOFs in gas separation and future challenges are highlighted.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The Ir-OOOO-Ir transition state and the mechanism of the oxygen evolution reaction on IrO2(110)

Tobias Binninger et al.

Summary: A computational study revealed that the classical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanism on iridium dioxide (IrO2) surface should be reconsidered, as it follows a bi-nuclear mechanism rather than the commonly considered mono-nuclear mechanism. This new pathway allows the Ir-O bonds to remain stable, explaining the outstanding stability of IrO2 under OER conditions.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

In situ phosphating of Zn-doped bimetallic skeletons as a versatile electrocatalyst for water splitting

Licheng Huang et al.

Summary: This article reports a low-cost phosphated Zn-doped bimetallic skeleton that exhibits highly efficient electrocatalytic activity for water splitting. The catalyst achieves low overpotentials and good stability through heterogeneous atom doping and a self-supported electrode design.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A heteroepitaxially grown two-dimensional metal-organic framework and its derivative for the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction

Meiling Huo et al.

Summary: In this study, a heteroepitaxially grown 2D zeolitic imidazolate framework with a leaf-like morphology (ZIF-L) was successfully synthesized. It exhibited high surface area, abundant active sites, and improved conductivity. The derived material from the heteroepitaxially grown MOF, ultra-small Co nanoparticle immobilized nitrogen doped carbon (HM-Co@NC), showed superior oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and stability, making it a promising candidate for rechargeable Zn-air batteries.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Post-exfoliation functionalisation of metal-organic framework nanosheets via click chemistry

Joshua Nicks et al.

Summary: Liquid exfoliation of layered MOFs to form MONs, followed by click reactions for post-exfoliation functionalization, allows for tuning of surface properties and enables various applications.

NANOSCALE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fe-CoP/C composite nanoplate derived from 2D porphyrin MOF as an efficient catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction

Ying-Xia Du et al.

Summary: In this study, a 2D bimetal Co-TCPP(Fe) metal-organic framework (MOF) was synthesized and transformed into a Fe-CoP/C composite with favorable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance. The Fe-CoP/C composite exhibited a low overpotential and improved OER performance, which can be attributed to Fe-doping in Co (oxy)hydroxide and the high electrochemical surface area induced by the 2D nanoplate morphology and conductive carbon network.

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An efficient factor for fast screening of high-performance two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks towards catalyzing the oxygen evolution reaction

Guangtong Hai et al.

Summary: In this study, a factor was proposed for fast screening of 2D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). By using high-throughput density functional theory (DFT) calculations, it was found that when the Gibbs free energy change of the O-O bond formation is close to a specific value, the OER performance of the MOFs would reach its peak. Guided by this factor, the researchers successfully predicted and obtained high-performance Ni-based 2D MOFs.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Defect-rich Fe-doped NiS/MoS2 heterostructured ultrathin nanosheets for efficient overall water splitting

Peng Liu et al.

Summary: Defect-rich Fe-doped NiS/MoS2 ultrathin nanosheets were synthesized by manipulating lattice defects, which exhibited optimized adsorption energy and favorable electrochemical reaction kinetics, leading to enhanced activities for both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. This material has the potential for practical applications.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Flexible metal-organic frameworks for gas storage and separation

Yue Li et al.

Summary: This article reviews the development and applications of flexible metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in gas storage and separation. It points out that flexible MOFs have controllable structural changes and breathing phenomena, which give them unique advantages in performance tuning.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Improved kinetics of OER on Ru-Pb binary electrocatalyst by decoupling proton-electron transfer

Rui Huang et al.

Summary: This study presents a RuPbOx electrocatalyst for efficient and stable water oxidation in acid. The incorporation of Pb leads to the formation of superoxide precursors, which improves the kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Structural evolution of Pt-based oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysts

Jiaheng Peng et al.

Summary: The commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is significant for achieving a cleaner energy society. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics and harsh conditions of the oxygen reduction reaction affect the durability and cost of PEMFCs. Researchers have focused on studying the structural evolution of Pt-based electrocatalysts throughout their lifecycle to optimize their activity and durability.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Microwave absorption performance of 2D Iron-Quinoid MOF

Huijie Wei et al.

Summary: In this study, a new strategy was proposed to synthesize lamellar redox-active iron-quinoid MOFs with excellent conductivity and magnetic properties for optimal microwave absorption performance. By modulating the morphology and crystallinity of MOF, adequate impedance matching was achieved through the simultaneous implementation of magnetic and electrical loss, opening up new opportunities to develop high-efficiency, lightweight, and tunable microwave absorbers.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks: An Emerging Platform for Electrochemical Energy Storage

Jingjuan Liu et al.

Summary: Two-dimensional conductive metal-organic frameworks (2D c-MOFs) have attracted extensive attention for their predictable structures, high electrical conductivity, and inherent permanent porosity, making them a promising platform for electrical devices. Recent research highlights the design strategies, unique electrical properties, and potential applications of 2D c-MOFs in electrochemical energy storage. Elucidating the structure-function correlations may guide the development of next-generation energy storage devices based on 2D c-MOFs.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Directly application of bimetallic 2D-MOF for advanced electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

Qingcui Liu et al.

Summary: By optimizing the molar ratio of Ni to Co, a bimetal 2-methylimidazole based 2D-MOF with 5% Ni/Co molar ratio was synthesized, showing excellent activity and good stability in OER.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Editorial Material Biochemical Research Methods

2D nanomaterials for electroanalysis

Sabine Szunerits

ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ru doped bimetallic phosphide derived from 2D metal organic framework as active and robust electrocatalyst for water splitting

Yu Lin et al.

Summary: This study successfully developed a Ru-doped NiFeP/NF electrocatalyst with excellent hydrogen evolution performance in acid, neutral, and alkaline media. The OER in alkaline media only requires an overpotential of 179 mV to achieve 10 mA.cm(-2).

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Porous 2D cobalt-nickel phosphide triangular nanowall architecture assembled by 3D microsphere for enhanced overall water splitting

Hongbao Liu et al.

Summary: The study introduced a bifunctional CoNiP/NF catalyst with a hollow well-integrated nanostructure, which combines the advantages of 2D nanosheets and 3D microspheres to provide rich reaction active sites. This nanostructure demonstrated remarkable electrochemical performance and lower cell voltage for water electrolysis, suggesting potential for designing porous nano-catalysts for hydrogen economy.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Free-standing nanoporous NiMnFeMo alloy: An efficient non-precious metal electrocatalyst for water splitting

Hao Liu et al.

Summary: The study introduces a flexible and free-standing nano porous NiMnFeMo alloy with ultrahigh catalytic activity for both anode and cathode in electrochemical water splitting. The alloy exhibits excellent performance even at high current density and shows superior stability when used in a water electrolyzer. DFT calculations suggest that the catalyst's activity is attributed to the synergetic effect of solid solution elements.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

In situ semi-sacrificial template-assisted growth of ultrathin metal-organic framework nanosheets for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution

Mengyi Han et al.

Summary: In this study, a new strategy was developed to grow ultrathin BMOFNs on NiCo-LDH, creating non-noble metal electrocatalysts that are both active and stable. The optimized NiCo-LDH@MOFs heterostructure exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity and enhanced durability, showcasing advanced AFM-IR technology to investigate the formation of 2D-2D heterogeneous structures in NiCo-LDH@MOFs. This work demonstrates an in-situ growth strategy for high-performance ultrathin MOF-based electrocatalysts and provides insights into the morphology-structure-composition evolution of the nanoscale electrocatalyst.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tuning the morphology and electron structure of metal-organic framework-74 as bifunctional electrocatalyst for OER and HER using bimetallic collaboration strategy

Cheng Chen et al.

Summary: 2D NiFe-MOF-74 nanosheets on nickel foam exhibit increased surface area, efficient utilization of active metal sites, and enhanced electrocatalytic activity through the collaboration of Ni and Fe metals, making them promising for water-splitting applications.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Acoustics

Ultrasound-assisted exfoliation of a layered 2D coordination polymer with HER electrocatalytic activity

Noemi Contreras-Pereda et al.

Summary: The research on ultrasound-assisted delamination of 2D layered coordination polymer crystals led to stable nanosheet colloidal water suspensions, showing higher catalytic activities compared to their bulk counterparts. This highlights the potential of liquid phase exfoliation combined with suitable synthetic design of 2D coordination polymers to enhance functional properties and catalytic active sites.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

H2 In Situ Inducing Strategy on Pt Surface Segregation Over Low Pt Doped PtNi5 Nanoalloy with Superhigh Alkaline HER Activity

Cong Zhang et al.

Summary: This study proposes a new strategy to enhance the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction activity of bimetallic PtxNiy nanoalloys by inducing Pt surface segregation with the small gas molecule of H-2. The PtNi5-0.3 sample shows superior electrocatalytic performance with significantly low overpotential and steep Tafel slope compared to previously reported PtxNiy catalysts.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D Copper Tetrahydroxyquinone Conductive Metal-Organic Framework for Selective CO2 Electrocatalysis at Low Overpotentials

Leily Majidi et al.

Summary: A 2D copper-based conductive MOF, Cu-THQ, exhibits excellent catalytic activity for aqueous CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) with low overpotentials. The material shows high CO production rate and current density at low overpotentials, making it a promising candidate for practical applications in CO2RR.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Efficient Interfacial Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets for Electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Mengjun Wang et al.

Summary: A new liquid-liquid interfacial synthesis method was developed for the efficient fabrication of two-dimensional Ni metal-organic framework nanosheets, allowing for the modulation of active sites and achieving optimal electrocatalytic performance.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facile Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Iron/Cobalt Metal-Organic Framework for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis

Kai Ge et al.

Summary: A facile synthesis method was reported for the preparation of two-dimensional bimetallic metal-organic frameworks with excellent electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction. Experimental and theoretical studies revealed that the morphology and co-doping of Fe/Co played crucial roles in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of the material. The simple and efficient synthetic approach is promising for the mass production and future commercialization of functional two-dimensional MOFs with low cost and high yield.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fine-Tuning a Robust Metal-Organic Framework toward Enhanced Clean Energy Gas Storage

Zhijie Chen et al.

Summary: The development of adsorbents with molecular precision is a promising strategy for enhancing the storage of hydrogen and methane, both considered key clean energy gases. In this study, a postsynthetic modification strategy on the robust metal-organic framework MFU-4l significantly improved its storage capacity for these gases, placing MFU-4l-Li among the best materials for this application.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Rare earth metal-organic frameworks (RE-MOFs): Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications

Sherif A. Younis et al.

Summary: Rare earth metal-organic frameworks (RE-MOFs) have attracted significant research interest for their unique properties in various biomedical applications. They show promise for drug delivery, imaging, and sensing fields, but still face challenges in design and utilization.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Making large single crystals of 2D MOFs

Renhao Dong et al.

Summary: By linking pi-conjugated, electron-deficient ligands into atomically precise large single crystals of conducting 2D metal-organic frameworks, it is possible to determine the intrinsic electrical conductivity and charge transport mechanism.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

2D Nanomaterials for Effective Energy Scavenging

Md Al Mahadi Hasan et al.

Summary: The development of a nation is closely linked to its energy consumption, and 2D nanomaterials are becoming a key focus for energy harvesting applications. Scientists are utilizing the unique properties of these materials to create compact energy scavenging devices and overcome challenges in material selection and fabrication technologies. Harvesting energy from sustainable sources using 2D nanomaterials shows promise for solving energy problems in various fields and applications.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Tandem Electrocatalysis of Sulfur Reduction by Bimetal 2D MOFs

Ruijin Meng et al.

Summary: The study reveals that using catalysts synthesized with 2D MOF nanosheets with different metal centers can optimize the performance of Li-S batteries, where Ni-MOF effectively catalyzes the reduction of long-chain polysulfides, and Co-MOF benefits the deposition kinetics of Li2S. Furthermore, the bimetal CoNi-MOF exhibits synergistic sulfur electrocatalytic activity, reducing reaction activation energies, enhancing reaction rates, and effectively inhibiting the shuttle effect.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fabrication of 2D Cu-BDC MOF and its derived porous carbon as anode material for high-performance Li/K-ion batteries

Guojun Zheng et al.

Summary: Cu-BDC MOF nanosheets were successfully synthesized and carbonized at different pyrolysis temperatures to obtain C-500 and C-700 derivatives, both with abundant mesoporous structures, showing superior performance as anode materials for lithium-ion and potassium-ion batteries.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cobalt single atom site isolated Pt nanoparticles for efficient ORR and HER in acid media

Lvhan Liang et al.

Summary: By utilizing the isolating effect of cobalt single atoms on platinum, strong interaction between cobalt single atoms and platinum, and the confinement of the metal organic framework-derived porous carbon matrix, platinum nanoparticles were successfully evenly immobilized on a nitrogen-doped carbon matrix with rich cobalt single atoms as multiple active sites. This not only increased the active centers, but also promoted catalysis kinetics, significantly improving catalytic activity for oxygen reduction and hydrogen evolution reactions.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Two host-guest 2D MOFs based on hexyl viologen cations: Photochromism

Guozheng Zhao et al.

Summary: Two host-guest two-dimensional (2D) MOFs based on N,N'-bis(n-hexyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide were prepared and showed photochromic properties. The electronic structures and matching rules between donors and receptors were explored using density functional theory.

DYES AND PIGMENTS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Hydrogen fuel and electricity generation from a new hybrid energy system based on wind and solar energies and alkaline fuel cell

Zhanlei Wang et al.

Summary: The excessive consumption of fossil fuels has depleted reserves and caused environmental crises, prompting a shift towards clean energy sources. However, the intermittent nature of these sources presents challenges in meeting long-term energy demand. Researchers propose the use of hybrid energy systems, with a novel energy cycle incorporating wind turbines, solar PV fields, alkaline fuel cells, Stirling engines, and electrolyzers. The introduced cycle aims to generate electricity and hydrogen fuel, demonstrating an output of 10.5 kW of electricity and an electrical efficiency of 56.9%.

ENERGY REPORTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A highly efficient Fe-doped Ni3S2 electrocatalyst for overall water splitting

Min Wang et al.

Summary: A newly developed self-supported electrocatalyst with Fe-doped Ni3S2 nanoparticles exhibits high activity and durability in alkaline media, providing an effective solution for water electrolysis.

NANO RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-dimensional nanosheets of metal-organic frameworks with tailorable morphologies

Y. -H. Luo et al.

Summary: By controlling the ultrasonic duration and solvent polarity, iron(II)-based 2D MOF was tailored into 2D nanosheets and 1D nanoribbons, exhibiting different properties and applications in different solutions. These results provide a novel strategy for the controlled preparation of layered nanomaterials.

MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

2D Metal-Free Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene and Its Analogues toward Electrocatalysis Applications

Zhenglong Li et al.

Summary: The exploration of highly active and low-cost electrocatalysts using 2D metal-free nanomaterials is crucial for sustainable and efficient energy conversion technologies. Surface engineering and interface engineering are key strategies for constructing advanced electrocatalysts based on these materials. Challenges and future directions of utilizing 2D metal-free nanomaterials in electrocatalysis are also discussed.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Chemically Exfoliated Semiconducting Bimetallic Porphyrinylphosphonate Metal-Organic Layers for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction under Visible Light

Ming-Feng Qin et al.

Summary: This paper presents the first example of a semiconducting porphyrinylphosphonate metal-organic framework and its chemical exfoliation into ultrathin metal-organic layers with high conductivity and efficient photocatalytic properties in reducing CO2 to CO. Spectroscopic studies suggest that the remarkable photocatalytic performance is a result of proper band alignment and great charge extraction capability of the cocatalyst, providing insights into catalyst design for coherent energy flow in hybrid photocatalytic systems.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

One-Step Electrochemical Growth of 2D/3D Zn(II)-MOF Hybrid Nanocomposites on an Electrode and Utilization of a PtNPs@2D MOF Nanocatalyst for Electrochemical Immunoassay

Daili Tang et al.

Summary: A one-step electrosynthesis strategy for fabrication of 2D Hemin-bridged MOF sheets or 2D/3D Zn(II)-MOF hybrid nanocomposites on an electrode is reported. By controlling electrodeposition times and adding organic ligands, materials with varied morphologies can be obtained, providing a new avenue for preparing high surface area and biomimetic catalysts in the form of 2D/3D MOF hybrid nanocomposites.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Sub-Nanometer Pt Clusters on Defective NiFe LDH Nanosheets as Trifunctional Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting and Rechargeable Hybrid Sodium-Air Batteries

Xueqing Yu et al.

Summary: This study successfully synthesized Pt/NixFe LDHs catalysts, demonstrating superior trifunctional electrocatalytic activity and durability for applications in sustainable energy conversion and storage systems such as water-alkali electrolyzers and hybrid sodium-air batteries.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sub-2 nm Ultrathin and Robust 2D FeNi Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets Packed with 1D FeNi-MOFs for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis

Fuqin Zheng et al.

Summary: A facile strategy was proposed to fabricate 2D FeNi layered double hydroxide nanosheets packed with 1D sword-like FeNi-MOFs using FeNi-LDH as a semi-sacrificial template. The composite exhibited enhanced OER electrocatalytic performance due to its unique 2D/1D combined structure, with low overpotential, small Tafel slope, and high long-term durability, providing a new way to fabricate advanced catalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets: Programmable 2D Materials for Catalysis, Sensing, Electronics, and Separation Applications

Joshua Nicks et al.

Summary: Metal-organic framework nanosheets (MONs) have programmable structures and high surface areas, making them useful in catalysis, sensing, optoelectronics, and gas separation applications. Their unique combination of properties presents common opportunities and challenges in various fields.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Construction of hydroxide pn junction for water splitting electrocatalysis

Ye Zeng et al.

Summary: NiFe oxyhydroxide has promising OER activity, which can be further enhanced by constructing pn junction. The MnCo-CH@NiFe-OH pn junction shows significantly improved OER performance and HER activity, outperforming Pt/C||RuO2 catalysts.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Electronic interaction boosted electrocatalysis of iridium nanoparticles on nitrogen-doped graphene for efficient overall water splitting in acidic and alkaline media

Lingya Yi et al.

Summary: In this study, graphene sheets doped with abundant N atoms were used as a unique support to load ultrasmall iridium nanoparticles, resulting in excellent electrocatalytic activity for overall water splitting. The enhanced activity was attributed to the strong coordination between Ir atoms and N dopants, enriching the electron density of Ir atoms for optimal electronic configuration during HER and OER processes.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Isoreticular chemistry within metal-organic frameworks for gas storage and separation

Weidong Fan et al.

Summary: Precise control of pore size and environment in metal-organic framework (MOF) is essential for achieving high performance gas adsorption and separation. The introduction of isoreticular chemistry in MOFs provides opportunities to improve their gas adsorption and separation performance, enhancing their advantages in gas separation applications.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

In situ growth of NiFe MOF/NF by controlling solvent mixtures as efficient electrocatalyst in oxygen evolution

Jingwen Jia et al.

Summary: This study focused on the application of NiFe MOF/NF synthesized by solvothermal method in oxygen electrocatalysis, revealing that the polar solvent mixture of acetone and water could control the formation of two-dimensional MOFs and exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Hydrogen-based systems for integration of renewable energy in power systems: Achievements and perspectives

Torbjorn Egeland-Eriksen et al.

Summary: Hydrogen energy storage systems are technically feasible but require cost reductions for commercial attractiveness; low energy efficiency of some components affects costs; with the expected increase of intermittent renewable energy in power systems, hydrogen technology may see further development; hybrid systems offer the best solution but need to be tailored to specific situations for optimal efficiency.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Building CoP/Co-MOF heterostructure in 2D nanosheets for improving electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution over a wide pH range

Qiling Li et al.

Summary: This study proposed a facile method to fabricate a self-supported electrode with excellent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activities. The optimized 2D CoP/Co-MOF exhibits outstanding HER performance over a wide pH range, with fast charge-transfer rate and abundant exposed active sites. This work provides an effective strategy to design pH-universal HER activity of MOF-based electrocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Controlled deposition of 2D-confined Pd or Ir nano-islands on Au(111) following Cu UPD, and their HER activity

Daniel Ohm et al.

Summary: The study found that the size and dispersion of Pd and Ir monoatomic islands can be controlled by the deposition potential and duration of Cu. The hydrogen evolution reaction on 2D Pd or Ir islands on Au(111) can be tuned by selectively adjusting island size and inter-island distance on the nanoscale, with the charge density of the islands showing a maximum for intermediate deposition times.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Self-supporting amorphous nanoporous NiFeCoP electrocatalyst for efficient overall water splitting

Yao Pang et al.

Summary: In this study, a self-supporting amorphous NiFeCoP catalyst with nanoporous structure was prepared via a facile electrochemical dealloying method. The catalyst exhibited good electrocatalytic activity for both oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction in 1.0 M KOH. The bifunctional electrocatalyst achieved outstanding and durable electrocatalytic activity in water splitting, providing a feasible strategy for efficient and low-cost bifunctional electrocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Optimizing Hydrogen Storage in MOFs through Engineering of Crystal Morphology and Control of Crystal Size

Kuthuru Suresh et al.

Summary: By improving packing efficiency and crystal size distributions, the hydrogen storage density of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be significantly enhanced, maximizing storage capacity. System model projections show that engineering crystal morphology/size or using bimodal distributions of cubic crystal sizes can surpass the current volumetric capacity of compressed storage systems.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Emerging 2D nanomaterials for biomedical applications

Aparna Murali et al.

Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials show unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, allowing for enhanced interactions with biomolecules and cells, and have broad potential in biomedical applications.

MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advanced Transition Metal-Based OER Electrocatalysts: Current Status, Opportunities, and Challenges

Kexin Zhang et al.

Summary: Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial in electrochemical applications like water splitting and rechargeable metal-air batteries, but its slow kinetics presents a performance bottleneck. Therefore, rational design of OER electrocatalysts based on understanding mechanisms and structure-activity relationship is essential. Study of reaction pathways, intermediates, and descriptors can lead to more efficient design of transition metal-based OER electrocatalysts.
Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Structural Design Strategy and Active Site Regulation of High-Efficient Bifunctional Oxygen Reaction Electrocatalysts for Zn-Air Battery

Xu Liu et al.

Summary: This review discusses the crucial oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms in zinc-air batteries (ZABs) and the importance of developing efficient and stable bifunctional ORR/OER catalysts to enhance ZAB performance. Additionally, it summarizes the improvements in energy efficiency, stability, and environmental adaptability of ZAB by introducing additional reactions and altering the OER pathway.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Performance Perovskite Composite Electrocatalysts Enabled by Controllable Interface Engineering

Xiaomin Xu et al.

Summary: This study presents a strategy of cation deficiency-promoted phase separation to design perovskite-based composites with significantly enhanced water oxidation kinetics compared to single-phase counterparts. The composite catalyst outperforms known perovskite oxide systems and state-of-the-art catalysts by 1-3 orders of magnitude, demonstrating a simple and viable approach to developing high-performance, perovskite-based composite catalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Theoretical Investigation of HER Mechanism Using Density Functional and Ab Initio Calculations

Rory Ma et al.

Summary: This study presents a theoretical investigation on the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) system on Ni(abt)(2) catalyst using DFT and CCSD(T) calculations. The results show that a hydrogen atom from each of two amino groups is transferred to the central Ni atom one by one to form the hydrogen molecule.

BULLETIN OF THE KOREAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The determination of the HOR/HER reaction mechanism from experimental kinetic data

Hector Prats et al.

Summary: Hydrogen oxidation and evolution processes are important from both fundamental and applied perspectives. Few studies have explicitly accounted for the impact of H* coverage and mass transport in interpreting experimental kinetic data, leading to discrepancies in kinetic parameters and reaction mechanisms. Understanding H* coverage or activation energies is generally required to assign a reaction mechanism in HOR/HER processes. This study applies these concepts to activity data of various electrocatalysts, such as Au, Pt, MoS2, and CoP.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Modulating metal-organic frameworks for catalyzing acidic oxygen evolution for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis

Xiaomin Xu et al.

Summary: Proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis is a promising technology for green hydrogen production, but the slow reaction kinetics of the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in an acidic environment hinders its practical viability. Noble metal-based catalysts like iridium and ruthenium are effective for the acidic OER, but their low abundance and high cost pose challenges for their use in PEM electrolyzers. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a platform for designing efficient and cost-effective acidic OER catalysts, with promising future research directions towards better catalysts for operation in acidic environments and PEM devices.

SUSMAT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A MXene-modulated 3D crosslinking network of hierarchical flower-like MOF derivatives towards ultra-efficient microwave absorption properties

Hui-Ya Wang et al.

Summary: The synthesis of MOF derivatives/MXene crosslinking networks has led to the development of materials with remarkable microwave absorption performance, demonstrating the potential for lightweight and highly efficient microwave absorbents.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Series of highly stable Cd(II)-based MOFs as sensitive and selective sensors for detection of nitrofuran antibiotic

Shanhe Zhou et al.

Summary: The misuse of antibiotics has led to global issues, and the synthesis of four new metal-organic frameworks with various topologies has allowed for the detection of 11 types of antibiotics through fluorescence quenching effect, with sample 2 showing sensitive and selective detection for nitrofurantoin (NZF). This highly selective probe behavior towards NZF ions can be maintained even in the presence of other interfering antibiotics.

CRYSTENGCOMM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging two-dimensional nanomaterials for electrochemical nitrogen reduction

Yingping Pang et al.

Summary: This article focuses on the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) using two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials as electrocatalysts, aiming to promote the sustainable production of NH3. The key metrics pursued in NRR, including the superior selectivity, activity, and stability of electrocatalysts, are highlighted in the study.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrathin metal-organic framework nanosheet arrays and derived self-supported electrodes for overall water splitting

Yanru Wang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the in situ growth of 2D Co-MOF nanosheet arrays on conductive substrates and their subsequent conversion into Ni@CoO@Co-MOF composites for electrocatalysis. The composites show excellent performance for HER and OER, surpassing most Co/CoO-based electrocatalysts. The two-electrode electrolyzer fabricated from the composites displays a low overpotential for overall water splitting.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Construction of hierarchical IrTe nanotubes with assembled nanosheets for overall water splitting electrocatalysis

Ziqiang Wang et al.

Summary: Hierarchical IrTe nanotubes (NTs) with assembled nanosheets were prepared through a replacement reaction between Te nanowires and metal precursors in the presence of formic acid, serving as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for effective oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in acidic media. The IrTe NTs exhibited high-efficiency performance towards electrocatalytic overall water splitting in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution, reaching 10 mA cm(-2) at a cell voltage of only 1.53 V, showcasing a powerful approach to fabricate active bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Amorphous nanomaterials in electrocatalytic water splitting

Chengying Guo et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress in amorphous electrocatalysts for water splitting, including synthesis strategies, characterization tools, the origin of enhanced activity and stability, as well as current challenges and opportunities in this research area.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Porous Co3O4 stabilized VS2 nanosheets obtained with a MOF template for the efficient HER

Zhenguo Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a unique morphology of TS-Co3O4@VS2 hydrogen evolution catalyst was prepared using the MOF template method, showing excellent performance in hydrogen production efficiency and stability.

CRYSTENGCOMM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-organic frameworks for chemical sensing devices

Joseph F. Olorunyomi et al.

Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are large surface area materials with organized porous cages that show promise in various applications like chemical sensing due to their design flexibility and predisposition towards functionalization. Recent studies have focused on the applications of MOF films and devices in chemical sensing since 2015, indicating their potential for integration in optical and electronic analytical devices. Demonstrations of future sensors are seen in MOF-based wearables and smartphone sensors, hinting at accelerated development of MOF-based analytical devices through collaborative efforts between scientists and engineers.

MATERIALS HORIZONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rh particles in N-doped porous carbon materials derived from ZIF-8 as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for the ORR and HER

Can Sun et al.

Summary: This study presents a highly active bifunctional electrocatalyst derived from ZIF-8 with Rh nanoparticles enriched in a carbon matrix, showing excellent performance in both ORR and HER. The catalyst is comparable to commercial Pt/C catalyst in terms of ORR in alkaline media, suggesting new possibilities for fuel cells and water splitting.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Ultra-thin metal-organic framework nanosheets for chemo-photodynamic synergistic therapy

Rui Zeng et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized a pH-responsive drug delivery system with a two-dimensional structure from bottom to top, demonstrating high anti-tumor activity and excellent biocompatibility in cancer treatment.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

2D bimetallic Ni/Fe MOF nanosheet composites as a peroxidase-like nanozyme for colorimetric assay of multiple targets

Qiutong Li et al.

Summary: 2D Ni/Fe MOF nanosheets were successfully synthesized with excellent catalytic properties using a simple two-step ultrasound strategy. The nanozyme showed high sensitivity and linear response range in detecting multiple targets including H2O2, glutathione, and Hg2+.

ANALYTICAL METHODS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanoscale electrocatalyst design for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction through activity descriptor identification

Du San Baek et al.

Summary: This review discusses the current debate on identifying activity descriptors of the alkaline HER, hindering the design of high-performance catalysts. Strategies guided by activity descriptors for designing nanocatalytic materials for the alkaline HER are summarized, along with activity parameters of representative catalysts. Future perspectives for this field are suggested based on the findings of this study.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Thermo-mechanical correlation in two-dimensional materials

Yuan Cheng et al.

Summary: This article reviews the research on the thermal and mechanical properties of 2D materials, providing insights from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. It discusses the mechanical properties of 2D nanomaterials, the effects of thermal fluctuation on these properties, experimental methods to introduce strain, and fundamental phonon and thermal properties of 2D materials. The review gives an advanced understanding of these properties and their potential applications in nanoscale electronic, optoelectronic, and thermal functional devices.

NANOSCALE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D MOF-derived porous NiCoSe nanosheet arrays on Ni foam for overall water splitting

Yue Zhou et al.

Summary: The study presents a general strategy for the rational design and synthesis of multifunctional 2D porous electrocatalysts, demonstrating excellent electrochemical activity and long-term stability in overall water splitting applications. The porous NiCoSe nanosheet arrays show low overpotential for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), making them promising candidates for future renewable energy systems.

CRYSTENGCOMM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Advances of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Capacitors

Tingting Huang et al.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Hydrogen production for energy: An overview

Furat Dawood et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Polymer/Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

Dimitrios Giliopoulos et al.

MOLECULES (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Amorphous Catalysts and Electrochemical Water Splitting: An Untold Story of Harmony

Sengeni Anantharaj et al.

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-Organic Framework Hexagonal Nanoplates: Bottom-up Synthesis, Topotactic Transformation, and Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Yifan Lin et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phthalocyanine-Based 2D Conjugated Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets for High-Performance Micro-Supercapacitors

Mingchao Wang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Ultrasonic-assisted exfoliation for 2D Zn(Bim)(OAc) nanosheets used as an oil-soluble additive in lubricants

Fei-Fei Wang et al.

APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Electrochemistry

2D DUT-8(Ni)-derived Ni@C nanosheets for efficient hydrogen evolution

Qingtao Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Thermomechanical Nanostraining of Two-Dimensional Materials

Xia Liu et al.

NANO LETTERS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

NiCo/NiCo-OH and NiFe/NiFe-OH core shell nanostructures for water splitting electrocatalysis at large currents

Weijie Zhu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhancement of HER kinetics with RhNiFe for high-rate water electrolysis

Kannimuthu Karthick et al.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Gas Separation via Hybrid Metal-Organic Framework/Polymer Membranes

Yanshu Shi et al.

TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Synthesis of a Carbonaceous Two-Dimensional Material

Taewoo Kim et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Valley-Engineering Mobilities in Two-Dimensional Materials

Thibault Sohier et al.

NANO LETTERS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Spin coherence in two-dimensional materials

Meng Ye et al.

NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Surfactant assisted synthesis of hierarchical porous metal-organic frameworks nanosheets

Hani Nasser Abdelhamid

NANOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Electrocatalytic behavior of AgBr NPs as modifier of carbon past electrode in the presence of methanol and ethanol in aqueous solution: A kinetic study

Tahmineh Tamiji et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Partial Sulfurization of a 2D MOF Array for Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Pengchen He et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Enhanced electrochemical performance of porous Co-doped TiO2 nanomaterials prepared by a solvothermal method

Yongteng Qian et al.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhancing Electrocatalytic Water Splitting by Strain Engineering

Bo You et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Templated growth of vertically aligned 2D metal-organic framework nanosheets

Hui Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical Exfoliation of Pillared-Layer Metal-Organic Framework to Boost the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Jin Huang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Electronic Transport in Two-Dimensional Materials

Vinod K. Sangwan et al.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, VOL 69 (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Self-supported NiMo-based nanowire arrays as bifunctional electrocatalysts for full water splitting

Yue Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2018)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

An overview on Pd-based electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Shreya Sarkar et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2018)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Structural engineering of transition metal-based nanostructured electrocatalysts for efficient water splitting

Yueqing Wang et al.

FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-Organic Nanosheets Formed via Defect-Mediated Transformation of a Hafnium Metal-Organic Framework

Matthew J. Cliffe et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Controlled Intercalation and Chemical Exfoliation of Layered Metal-Organic Frameworks Using a Chemically Labile Intercalating Agent

Yanjun Ding et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets for Membrane-Based Gas Separation

Yuan Peng et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Controllable Preparation of Square Nickel Chalcogenide (NiS and NiSe2) Nanoplates for Superior Li/Na Ion Storage Properties

Haosen Fan et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Hydrogen fuel and transport system: A sustainable and environmental future

Adeel Ahmed et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrathin 2D Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets

Meiting Zhao et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Metal-organic framework nanosheets in polymer composite materials for gas separation

Tania Rodenas et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single layers of a multifunctional laminar Cu(I,II) coordination polymer

Pilar Amo-Ochoa et al.

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