Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have garnered significant attention in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries for their potential to mitigate the severe polysulfide shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics.However,the development...Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have garnered significant attention in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries for their potential to mitigate the severe polysulfide shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics.However,the development of highly efficient SACs and a comprehensive understanding of their structure-activity relationships remain enormously challenging.Herein,a novel kind of Fe-based SAC featuring an asymmetric FeN_(5)-TeN_(4) coordination structure was precisely designed by introducing Te atom adjacent to the Fe active center to enhance the catalytic activity.Theoretical calculations reveal that the neighboring Te atom modulates the local coordination environment of the central Fe site,elevating the d-band center closer to the Fermi level and strengthening the d-p orbital hybridization between the catalyst and sulfur species,thereby immobilizing polysulfides and improving the bidirectional catalysis of Li-S redox.Consequently,the Fe-Te atom pair catalyst endows Li-S batteries with exceptional rate performance,achieving a high specific capacity of 735 mAh g^(−1) at 5 C,and remarkable cycling stability with a low decay rate of 0.038%per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C.This work provides fundamental insights into the electronic structure modulation of SACs and establishes a clear correlation between precisely engineered atomic configurations and their enhanced catalytic performance in Li-S electrochemistry.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systemat...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systematic strategy that rationally optimizes electronic structures and mesoscale transport properties.In this work,we propose an autogenously transformed CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterojunction catalyst,integrating a strong polysulfide-adsorbing intercalation catalyst with a metallic-phase promoter for enhanced activity.CoWO_(4) effectively captures polysulfides,while the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) interface facilitates their S-S bond activation on heterogenous catalytic sites.Benefiting from its directional intercalation channels,CoWO_(4) not only serves as a dynamic Li-ion reservoir but also provides continuous and direct pathways for rapid Li-ion transport.Such synergistic interactions across the heterojunction interfaces enhance the catalytic activity of the composite.As a result,the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterostructure demonstrates significantly enhanced catalytic performance,delivering a high capacity of 1262 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C.Furthermore,its rate capability and high sulfur loading performance are markedly improved,surpassing the limitations of its single-component counterparts.This study provides new insights into the catalytic mechanisms governing Li-S chemistry and offers a promising strategy for the rational design of high-performance Li-S battery catalysts.展开更多
Catalysis is a cornerstone of modern chemistry,enabling the development of sustainable processes and the production of essential chemicals.However,a fundamental challenge in catalysis lies in understanding the nature ...Catalysis is a cornerstone of modern chemistry,enabling the development of sustainable processes and the production of essential chemicals.However,a fundamental challenge in catalysis lies in understanding the nature of the catalytic species and active centers,particularly the key mechanistic understanding of homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.This review describes the concept of“cocktail”-type catalysis,demonstrating that catalytic active species are not static but evolve through the interconversion of molecular complexes,clusters,and nanoparticles.By bridging homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis,this paradigm challenges conventional mechanistic views and initiates discussions for a universal theory of catalysis.The findings highlight the importance of adaptive catalyst behavior,leading to more efficient,selective,and robust catalytic systems.The impact of the“cocktail”-type approach extends beyond fundamental research,offering practical applications in industrial catalysis,green chemistry,and synthetic methodologies.By embracing catalytic dynamics,new opportunities arise for designing next-generation catalysts that are both versatile and highly effective in diverse transformations.展开更多
Environmental catalysis has been considered one of the important research topics.Some technologies(e.g.,photocatalysis and electrocatalysis)have been intensively developed with the advance of synthetic technologies of...Environmental catalysis has been considered one of the important research topics.Some technologies(e.g.,photocatalysis and electrocatalysis)have been intensively developed with the advance of synthetic technologies of catalytical materials.In 2019,we discussed the development trend of this field,and wrote a roadmap on this topic in Chinese Chemical Letters(30(2019)2065-2088).Nowadays,we discuss it again from a new viewpoint along this road.In this paper,several subtopics are discussed,e.g.,photocatalysis based on titanium dioxide,violet phosphorus,graphitic carbon and covalent organic frameworks,electrocatalysts based on carbon,metal-and covalent-organic framework.Finally,we hope that this roadmap can enrich the development of two-dimensional materials in environmental catalysis with novel understanding,and give useful inspiration to explore new catalysts for practical applications.展开更多
Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal cata...Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal catalysis,achieving an effect of 1+1>2.Previous reviews have summarized the mechanism of photothermal catalysis and its specific application in certain fields,but few have systematically analyzed the essential factors affecting the activity of photothermal catalysis,or provided a comprehensive summary of its application fields.In this review,the superiority of photothermal catalysis over individual photocatalysis and thermal catalysis will be comprehensively discussed with the aim to emphasize the importance of developing photothermal catalysis.After elucidating the basic mechanism of photothermal catalysis,an ample discussion on the factors influencing the catalytic activity of photothermal materials is provided from the following three perspectives:morphology,localized surface plasmon resonance,and defective structure of photothermal materials.Subsequently,this review summarizes the broad applications of photothermal catalysis in environmental management and energy conversion.Finally,this review discusses the challenges encountered in photothermal catalysis technology and proposes directions for future development.It provides new perspectives and a profound understanding of photothermal materials in photothermal environmental governance and energy conversion.展开更多
Visible light photocatalytic redox catalysis has become a powerful tool for organic synthesis, and has opened up new avenues for the formation of challenging structural skeletons and chemical bonds. In this respect, d...Visible light photocatalytic redox catalysis has become a powerful tool for organic synthesis, and has opened up new avenues for the formation of challenging structural skeletons and chemical bonds. In this respect, diverse photocatalysts, including ruthenium(II), iridium(Ⅲ), and organic dyes, have been most commonly applied.展开更多
Porous molecular sieve catalysts,including aluminosilicate zeolites and silicoaluminophosphate(SAPO)molecular sieves,have found widespread use in heterogeneous catalysis and are expected to play a key role in advancin...Porous molecular sieve catalysts,including aluminosilicate zeolites and silicoaluminophosphate(SAPO)molecular sieves,have found widespread use in heterogeneous catalysis and are expected to play a key role in advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable development.Given the ubiquitous presence of water during catalyst synthesis,storage,and application,the interactions between water and molecular sieves as well as their consequent effects on frameworks and catalytic reactions have attracted considerable attention.These effects are inherently complex and highly dependent on various factors such as temperature,water phase,and partial pressure.In this review,we provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of water-molecular sieve interactions and their roles in catalysis,based on both experimental and theoretical calculation results.Special attention is paid to water-induced reversible and irreversible structural changes in aluminosilicate and SAPO frameworks at the atomic level,underscoring the dynamic and labile nature of these frameworks in water environments.The influence of water on catalytic performance and reaction kinetics in molecular sieve-catalyzed reactions is discussed from two perspectives:(1)its participation in reaction through hydrogen bonding interactions,such as competitive adsorption at active sites,stabilization of ground and transition states,and proton transfer bridge;(2)its role as a direct reactant forming new species via reactions with other vip molecules.Recent advancements in this area provide valuable insights for the rational design and optimization of catalysts for water-involved reactions.展开更多
Photoredox catalysis has made significant advances in stateof-the-art chemical synthesis,drawing energy from inexhaustible light and enabling various organic transformations to occur under mild reaction conditions.Ove...Photoredox catalysis has made significant advances in stateof-the-art chemical synthesis,drawing energy from inexhaustible light and enabling various organic transformations to occur under mild reaction conditions.Over the past few years,a variety of homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalysts have been applied in the photoredox catalysis.Heterogeneous photoredox catalysis offers advantages such as easy separation and superior recyclability compared to homogeneous counterparts,although homogenous catalysts are usually associated with higher activities and selectivity.From a practical perspective,an optimal photoredox catalytic system would integrate the advantages of both homogeneous and heterogeneous cases.展开更多
Intercalation catalysis research involves inserting metal ions,molecules,or ionic liquids into the layered structure of catalysts to adjust their electronic structure and surface properties,thereby optimizing catalyti...Intercalation catalysis research involves inserting metal ions,molecules,or ionic liquids into the layered structure of catalysts to adjust their electronic structure and surface properties,thereby optimizing catalytic reaction efficiency and selectivity[1–3].This technique has achieved significant progress in areas such as electrocatalysis,catalytic cracking,and energy conversion,especially in reactions like hydrogen generation,oxygen reduction,nitrogen reduction,and carbon dioxide reduction[4–6].Intercalation catalysis can enhance catalyst activity and selectivity,but challenges remain regarding stability,reusability,and industrial application.Future research will focus on developing new intercalation materials,optimizing catalyst design,and exploring their potential applications in complex environments[7].展开更多
The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of me...The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of methanol at atmospheric pressure remains challenging owing to the competing reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction.Herein,we present a novel approach for the synthesis of CH_(3)OH via photocatalytic CO_(2) hydrogenation using a catalyst featuring highly dispersed Au nanoparticles loaded on oxygen vacancy(OV)-rich molybdenum dioxide(MoO_(2)),resulting in a remarkable selectivity of 43.78%.The active sites in the Au/MoO_(2) catalyst are high-density Au-oxygen vacancies,which synergistically promote the tandem methanol synthesis via an initial RWGS reaction and subsequent CO hydrogenation.This work provides comprehensive insights into the design of metal-vacancy synergistic sites for the highly selective photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) to CH_(3)OH.展开更多
Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modificat...Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modification methods.Constructing defects on the surface of catalytic materials can effectively modulate the coordination environment of the active sites,affecting and changing the electrons,geometry,and other important properties at the catalytic active sites,thus altering the catalytic activity of the catalysts.However,the conformational relationship between defects and catalytic activity remains to be clarified.This dissertation focuses on an overview of recent advances in defect engineering in environmental catalysis.Based on defining the classification of defects in catalytic materials,defect construction methods,and characterization techniques are summarized and discussed.Focusing on an overview of the characteristics of the role of defects in electrocatalytic,photocatalytic,and thermal catalytic reactions and the mechanism of catalytic reactions.An elaborate link is given between the reaction activity and the structure of catalyst defects.Finally,the existing challenges and possible future directions for the application of defect engineering in environmental catalysis are discussed,which are expected to guide the design and development of efficient environmental catalysts and mechanism studies.展开更多
MgH_(2)is a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material.However,its high thermodynamics and sluggish kinetics hinder its practical application.Catalytic strategy is effective in improving its kinetic performance.N...MgH_(2)is a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material.However,its high thermodynamics and sluggish kinetics hinder its practical application.Catalytic strategy is effective in improving its kinetic performance.Nevertheless,the highly efficient catalysts or additives are normally of low-yield in fabrication with high cost.In this work,a novel structural LaVO_(4)fabricated by a low-cost method of spraying dry followed by a calcination is used as a catalytic additive for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2).With an optimized addition of LaVO_(4),the overall hydrogen storage performances of MgH_(2)are significantly improved.An onset dehydrogenation temperature of only 183℃is obtained after an initial activation of dehydrogenation and hydrogenation.The system can desorb 5.7 wt%H_(2)at 250℃within 10 min and maintains a dehydrogenation capacity of 5.0 wt%H_(2)after 50 cycles.It is found that LaVO_(4)is transferred to lanthanum hydride and metallic vanadium in the initial dehydrogenation process,the former acts as a highly effective catalyst for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2)and the latter undergoes reversible hydrogenation and dehydrogenation in the subsequent cycles.The structural design of the catalyst and its scalable fabrication are highly valuable in realizing the practical application of catalytic strategy for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2).展开更多
The dielectric loss of carbon materials is closely related to the microstructure and the degree of crystallization,and the microstructure modulation of electromagnetic wave absorbing carbon materials is the key to enh...The dielectric loss of carbon materials is closely related to the microstructure and the degree of crystallization,and the microstructure modulation of electromagnetic wave absorbing carbon materials is the key to enhancing absorption properties.In this work,a porous elastic Co@CNF-PDMS composite was prepared by freeze-drying and confined catalysis.The graphitization degree and conductivity loss of carbon nanofibers(CNFs)were regulated by heat treatment temperature and Co catalyst content.The construction of a heterointerface between Co and C enhances the interfacial polarization loss.The Co@CNF-PDMS composite with 4.5 mm achieves the minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of-81.0 dB at 9.9 GHz and RL no higher than-12.1 dB in the whole of the X-band.After applying a load of up to 40% strain and 100 cycles to Co@CNF-PDMS,the dielectric properties of the composite remain stable.With the increase of compression strain,the distribution density of the absorbent increases,and the CNF sheet layer extrusion contact forms a conductive path,which leads to the conductive loss increase,finally,the absorption band moves to a high frequency.The absorption band can be bi-directionally regulated by loading and strain with good stability,which provides a new strategy for the development of intelligent electromagnetic wave absorbing materials.展开更多
With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,off...With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.展开更多
Cp_(2)TiCl_(2) as a Lewis acid precursor and nicotinic acid as a ligand have been used synergistically for the one-pot synthesis of 2-(N-substituted amino)-1,4-naphthoquinones.This method establishes a general strateg...Cp_(2)TiCl_(2) as a Lewis acid precursor and nicotinic acid as a ligand have been used synergistically for the one-pot synthesis of 2-(N-substituted amino)-1,4-naphthoquinones.This method establishes a general strategy for the functionalization and conversion of C-H bonds of 1,4-naphthoquinones into C-N bonds,providing an effective route to synthesize 2-(N-substituted amino)-1,4-naphthoquinone with high yield under mild conditions.Additionally,the synergistic catalytic mechanism was investigated by 1H NMR titration experiments and LC-MS analysis,with experimental results sufficiently and consistently supporting the proposed mechanism of the catalytic cycle.展开更多
Tetracyclic coumarins are a class of important compounds with diverse and superior pharmacolog‐ical activities.However,a direct stereoselective method from simple and readily‐made coumarins derivatives remains chall...Tetracyclic coumarins are a class of important compounds with diverse and superior pharmacolog‐ical activities.However,a direct stereoselective method from simple and readily‐made coumarins derivatives remains challenging due to the inertness of coumarins as dienophiles.Herein,we de‐velop a decarboxylative asymmetric[4+2]cycloaddition of 3‐cyanocoumarins with vinyl benzoxa‐zinones,affording the coumarin‐derived condensed rings bearing three continuous stereocenters in high yields with excellent diastereoselectivities(>20/1 d.r.)and enantioselectivities(up to 99%ee).This direct enantioselective reaction was achieved by a Pd(0)/Cu(I)bimetallic catalytic system.The mechanism studies indicated that the synergistic activation effect,in which chiral Cu(I)as an availa‐ble Lewis acid catalyst activates 3‐cyanocoumarin and chiral Pd(0)complex activates benzoxazi‐none by the formation ofπ‐allyl‐palladium intermediate,plays an important role on the stereoselec‐tive control.The current work provides a new activation modes of Cu catalyst in the Pd/Cu bimetal‐lic catalytic system.展开更多
Homogeneous gold catalysis has demonstrated the preponderant capability of realizing a broad range of synthetically versatile alkyne functionalization over the last two decades.Though catalytic asymmetric alkyne trans...Homogeneous gold catalysis has demonstrated the preponderant capability of realizing a broad range of synthetically versatile alkyne functionalization over the last two decades.Though catalytic asymmetric alkyne transformation has focused on the principle of using gold catalysts either associated with chiral phosphine ligand or combined with chiral counterion,a variety of breakthroughs have been reported with the application of gold-complex and chiral organocatalyst cooperative catalysis strategy,which could enable the challenging transformations that cannot be realized by mono-catalysis with excellent stereoselectivity.This review will cover two general protocols in this field,including relay catalysis and synergistic catalysis,with emphasis on the detailed cooperative catalysts models to illustrate the roles of the two catalysts and highlight the potential synthetic opportunities offered by asymmetric cooperative catalysis.展开更多
Catalysis has made great contributions to the productivity of human society. Therefore, the pursuit of new catalysts and research on catalytic processes has never stopped. Continuous and in-depth catalysis research si...Catalysis has made great contributions to the productivity of human society. Therefore, the pursuit of new catalysts and research on catalytic processes has never stopped. Continuous and in-depth catalysis research significantly increases the complexity of dynamic systems and multivariate optimization, thus posing higher challenges to research methodologies. Recently, the significant advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) provides new opportunities for catalysis research. Different from traditional discriminative AI, this state-of-the-art technique generates new samples based on existing data and accumulated knowledge, which endows it with attractive potential for catalysis research — a field featuring a vast exploration space, diverse data types and complex mapping relationships. Generative AI can greatly enhance both the efficiency and innovation capacity of catalysis research, subsequently fostering new scientific paradigms. This perspective covers the basic introduction, unique advantages of this powerful tool, and presents cases of generative AI implemented in various catalysis researches, including catalyst design and optimization, characterization technique enhancement and guidance for new research paradigms. These examples highlight its exceptional efficiency and general applicability. We further discuss the practical challenges in implementation and future development perspectives, ultimately aiming to promote better applications of generative AI in catalysis.展开更多
An unprecedented 2,3-arylacylation reaction of allenes with aryl iodides and aldehydes was developed by resorting to Pd/NHC synergetic catalysis.It is the first time that allene was introduced into transition metal an...An unprecedented 2,3-arylacylation reaction of allenes with aryl iodides and aldehydes was developed by resorting to Pd/NHC synergetic catalysis.It is the first time that allene was introduced into transition metal and NHC synergetic catalysis,which demonstrated a versatile three-component reaction pattern,thus enabling two C-C bonds forged regioselectively in the reaction.The important reaction intermediates were successfully captured and characterized by HRMS analysis,and the migrative insertion of allene to the Ph-Pd species was identified as the reaction rate-limiting step by kinetic experiments.展开更多
OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the W...OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the World's Talents,Creating a Better Future."The event has been held annually for six consecutive years since its inception.In 2019,Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the first WYSS,emphasizing that"the future of science and technology is dependent on the young."The following year,United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also sent a letter to the attending young scientists.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(52302284,22002086,22204096)Shanghai Sailing Program(23YF1412200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(22120240314).
文摘Single-atom catalysts(SACs)have garnered significant attention in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries for their potential to mitigate the severe polysulfide shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics.However,the development of highly efficient SACs and a comprehensive understanding of their structure-activity relationships remain enormously challenging.Herein,a novel kind of Fe-based SAC featuring an asymmetric FeN_(5)-TeN_(4) coordination structure was precisely designed by introducing Te atom adjacent to the Fe active center to enhance the catalytic activity.Theoretical calculations reveal that the neighboring Te atom modulates the local coordination environment of the central Fe site,elevating the d-band center closer to the Fermi level and strengthening the d-p orbital hybridization between the catalyst and sulfur species,thereby immobilizing polysulfides and improving the bidirectional catalysis of Li-S redox.Consequently,the Fe-Te atom pair catalyst endows Li-S batteries with exceptional rate performance,achieving a high specific capacity of 735 mAh g^(−1) at 5 C,and remarkable cycling stability with a low decay rate of 0.038%per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C.This work provides fundamental insights into the electronic structure modulation of SACs and establishes a clear correlation between precisely engineered atomic configurations and their enhanced catalytic performance in Li-S electrochemistry.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075131 and 22078265)the Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Mathematics and Physics under Grants(No.22JSZ005)the State-Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems(No.MPCS-2021-A).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systematic strategy that rationally optimizes electronic structures and mesoscale transport properties.In this work,we propose an autogenously transformed CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterojunction catalyst,integrating a strong polysulfide-adsorbing intercalation catalyst with a metallic-phase promoter for enhanced activity.CoWO_(4) effectively captures polysulfides,while the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) interface facilitates their S-S bond activation on heterogenous catalytic sites.Benefiting from its directional intercalation channels,CoWO_(4) not only serves as a dynamic Li-ion reservoir but also provides continuous and direct pathways for rapid Li-ion transport.Such synergistic interactions across the heterojunction interfaces enhance the catalytic activity of the composite.As a result,the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterostructure demonstrates significantly enhanced catalytic performance,delivering a high capacity of 1262 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C.Furthermore,its rate capability and high sulfur loading performance are markedly improved,surpassing the limitations of its single-component counterparts.This study provides new insights into the catalytic mechanisms governing Li-S chemistry and offers a promising strategy for the rational design of high-performance Li-S battery catalysts.
基金support by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education(075-15-2024-531)。
文摘Catalysis is a cornerstone of modern chemistry,enabling the development of sustainable processes and the production of essential chemicals.However,a fundamental challenge in catalysis lies in understanding the nature of the catalytic species and active centers,particularly the key mechanistic understanding of homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.This review describes the concept of“cocktail”-type catalysis,demonstrating that catalytic active species are not static but evolve through the interconversion of molecular complexes,clusters,and nanoparticles.By bridging homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis,this paradigm challenges conventional mechanistic views and initiates discussions for a universal theory of catalysis.The findings highlight the importance of adaptive catalyst behavior,leading to more efficient,selective,and robust catalytic systems.The impact of the“cocktail”-type approach extends beyond fundamental research,offering practical applications in industrial catalysis,green chemistry,and synthetic methodologies.By embracing catalytic dynamics,new opportunities arise for designing next-generation catalysts that are both versatile and highly effective in diverse transformations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272290,21972030,52073119,and 52373210)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(No.20230101029JC)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(No.202303021212159)the Monash University Malaysia–ASEAN grant(No.ASE-000010)。
文摘Environmental catalysis has been considered one of the important research topics.Some technologies(e.g.,photocatalysis and electrocatalysis)have been intensively developed with the advance of synthetic technologies of catalytical materials.In 2019,we discussed the development trend of this field,and wrote a roadmap on this topic in Chinese Chemical Letters(30(2019)2065-2088).Nowadays,we discuss it again from a new viewpoint along this road.In this paper,several subtopics are discussed,e.g.,photocatalysis based on titanium dioxide,violet phosphorus,graphitic carbon and covalent organic frameworks,electrocatalysts based on carbon,metal-and covalent-organic framework.Finally,we hope that this roadmap can enrich the development of two-dimensional materials in environmental catalysis with novel understanding,and give useful inspiration to explore new catalysts for practical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52161145409,21976116)State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA)of China(“Belt and Road”Innovative Talent Exchange Foreign Expert Project,2023041004L+1 种基金Highend Foreign Expert Project,G2023041021L)Alexander-vonHumboldt Foundation of Germany(Group-Linkage Program)。
文摘Photothermal catalysis is a synergetic process where photocatalysis and thermal catalysis work together to promote catalytic reactions,which compensates for the critical shortcomings of photocatalysis and thermal catalysis,achieving an effect of 1+1>2.Previous reviews have summarized the mechanism of photothermal catalysis and its specific application in certain fields,but few have systematically analyzed the essential factors affecting the activity of photothermal catalysis,or provided a comprehensive summary of its application fields.In this review,the superiority of photothermal catalysis over individual photocatalysis and thermal catalysis will be comprehensively discussed with the aim to emphasize the importance of developing photothermal catalysis.After elucidating the basic mechanism of photothermal catalysis,an ample discussion on the factors influencing the catalytic activity of photothermal materials is provided from the following three perspectives:morphology,localized surface plasmon resonance,and defective structure of photothermal materials.Subsequently,this review summarizes the broad applications of photothermal catalysis in environmental management and energy conversion.Finally,this review discusses the challenges encountered in photothermal catalysis technology and proposes directions for future development.It provides new perspectives and a profound understanding of photothermal materials in photothermal environmental governance and energy conversion.
文摘Visible light photocatalytic redox catalysis has become a powerful tool for organic synthesis, and has opened up new avenues for the formation of challenging structural skeletons and chemical bonds. In this respect, diverse photocatalysts, including ruthenium(II), iridium(Ⅲ), and organic dyes, have been most commonly applied.
文摘Porous molecular sieve catalysts,including aluminosilicate zeolites and silicoaluminophosphate(SAPO)molecular sieves,have found widespread use in heterogeneous catalysis and are expected to play a key role in advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable development.Given the ubiquitous presence of water during catalyst synthesis,storage,and application,the interactions between water and molecular sieves as well as their consequent effects on frameworks and catalytic reactions have attracted considerable attention.These effects are inherently complex and highly dependent on various factors such as temperature,water phase,and partial pressure.In this review,we provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of water-molecular sieve interactions and their roles in catalysis,based on both experimental and theoretical calculation results.Special attention is paid to water-induced reversible and irreversible structural changes in aluminosilicate and SAPO frameworks at the atomic level,underscoring the dynamic and labile nature of these frameworks in water environments.The influence of water on catalytic performance and reaction kinetics in molecular sieve-catalyzed reactions is discussed from two perspectives:(1)its participation in reaction through hydrogen bonding interactions,such as competitive adsorption at active sites,stabilization of ground and transition states,and proton transfer bridge;(2)its role as a direct reactant forming new species via reactions with other vip molecules.Recent advancements in this area provide valuable insights for the rational design and optimization of catalysts for water-involved reactions.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22271060),The Department of Chemistry at Fudan University and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Ningxia University is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Photoredox catalysis has made significant advances in stateof-the-art chemical synthesis,drawing energy from inexhaustible light and enabling various organic transformations to occur under mild reaction conditions.Over the past few years,a variety of homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalysts have been applied in the photoredox catalysis.Heterogeneous photoredox catalysis offers advantages such as easy separation and superior recyclability compared to homogeneous counterparts,although homogenous catalysts are usually associated with higher activities and selectivity.From a practical perspective,an optimal photoredox catalytic system would integrate the advantages of both homogeneous and heterogeneous cases.
文摘Intercalation catalysis research involves inserting metal ions,molecules,or ionic liquids into the layered structure of catalysts to adjust their electronic structure and surface properties,thereby optimizing catalytic reaction efficiency and selectivity[1–3].This technique has achieved significant progress in areas such as electrocatalysis,catalytic cracking,and energy conversion,especially in reactions like hydrogen generation,oxygen reduction,nitrogen reduction,and carbon dioxide reduction[4–6].Intercalation catalysis can enhance catalyst activity and selectivity,but challenges remain regarding stability,reusability,and industrial application.Future research will focus on developing new intercalation materials,optimizing catalyst design,and exploring their potential applications in complex environments[7].
文摘The production of renewable methanol(CH_(3)OH)via the photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) is an ideal method to ameliorate energy shortages and mitigate CO_(2) emissions:however,the highly selective synthesis of methanol at atmospheric pressure remains challenging owing to the competing reverse water-gas shift(RWGS)reaction.Herein,we present a novel approach for the synthesis of CH_(3)OH via photocatalytic CO_(2) hydrogenation using a catalyst featuring highly dispersed Au nanoparticles loaded on oxygen vacancy(OV)-rich molybdenum dioxide(MoO_(2)),resulting in a remarkable selectivity of 43.78%.The active sites in the Au/MoO_(2) catalyst are high-density Au-oxygen vacancies,which synergistically promote the tandem methanol synthesis via an initial RWGS reaction and subsequent CO hydrogenation.This work provides comprehensive insights into the design of metal-vacancy synergistic sites for the highly selective photocatalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) to CH_(3)OH.
基金supported by The National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3500700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21677010 and 51808037)Special fund of Beijing Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Quality Evaluation and Control(No.BZ0344KF21-04)。
文摘Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modification methods.Constructing defects on the surface of catalytic materials can effectively modulate the coordination environment of the active sites,affecting and changing the electrons,geometry,and other important properties at the catalytic active sites,thus altering the catalytic activity of the catalysts.However,the conformational relationship between defects and catalytic activity remains to be clarified.This dissertation focuses on an overview of recent advances in defect engineering in environmental catalysis.Based on defining the classification of defects in catalytic materials,defect construction methods,and characterization techniques are summarized and discussed.Focusing on an overview of the characteristics of the role of defects in electrocatalytic,photocatalytic,and thermal catalytic reactions and the mechanism of catalytic reactions.An elaborate link is given between the reaction activity and the structure of catalyst defects.Finally,the existing challenges and possible future directions for the application of defect engineering in environmental catalysis are discussed,which are expected to guide the design and development of efficient environmental catalysts and mechanism studies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of PR China(Nos.52071287,52125104 and 52072342)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,PR China(No.LZ23E010002).
文摘MgH_(2)is a promising solid-state hydrogen storage material.However,its high thermodynamics and sluggish kinetics hinder its practical application.Catalytic strategy is effective in improving its kinetic performance.Nevertheless,the highly efficient catalysts or additives are normally of low-yield in fabrication with high cost.In this work,a novel structural LaVO_(4)fabricated by a low-cost method of spraying dry followed by a calcination is used as a catalytic additive for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2).With an optimized addition of LaVO_(4),the overall hydrogen storage performances of MgH_(2)are significantly improved.An onset dehydrogenation temperature of only 183℃is obtained after an initial activation of dehydrogenation and hydrogenation.The system can desorb 5.7 wt%H_(2)at 250℃within 10 min and maintains a dehydrogenation capacity of 5.0 wt%H_(2)after 50 cycles.It is found that LaVO_(4)is transferred to lanthanum hydride and metallic vanadium in the initial dehydrogenation process,the former acts as a highly effective catalyst for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2)and the latter undergoes reversible hydrogenation and dehydrogenation in the subsequent cycles.The structural design of the catalyst and its scalable fabrication are highly valuable in realizing the practical application of catalytic strategy for the hydrogen storage of MgH_(2).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52231007)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2022JM-248)+1 种基金the Creative Research Foundation of the Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratorythe Doctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Shaanxi University of Science&Technology(No.BJ16-06).
文摘The dielectric loss of carbon materials is closely related to the microstructure and the degree of crystallization,and the microstructure modulation of electromagnetic wave absorbing carbon materials is the key to enhancing absorption properties.In this work,a porous elastic Co@CNF-PDMS composite was prepared by freeze-drying and confined catalysis.The graphitization degree and conductivity loss of carbon nanofibers(CNFs)were regulated by heat treatment temperature and Co catalyst content.The construction of a heterointerface between Co and C enhances the interfacial polarization loss.The Co@CNF-PDMS composite with 4.5 mm achieves the minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of-81.0 dB at 9.9 GHz and RL no higher than-12.1 dB in the whole of the X-band.After applying a load of up to 40% strain and 100 cycles to Co@CNF-PDMS,the dielectric properties of the composite remain stable.With the increase of compression strain,the distribution density of the absorbent increases,and the CNF sheet layer extrusion contact forms a conductive path,which leads to the conductive loss increase,finally,the absorption band moves to a high frequency.The absorption band can be bi-directionally regulated by loading and strain with good stability,which provides a new strategy for the development of intelligent electromagnetic wave absorbing materials.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3500702)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21677010 and 51808037)Special fund of Beijing Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Quality Evaluation and Control(No.BZ0344KF21-04).
文摘With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.
基金2024 Special Talent Introduction Projects of Key R&D Program of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region(2024BEH04049)the 2024 Guyuan City Innovation-Driven Achievement Transformation Project(2024BGTYF01-47)2025 Ningxia Natural Science Foundation Program(2025AAC030624).
文摘Cp_(2)TiCl_(2) as a Lewis acid precursor and nicotinic acid as a ligand have been used synergistically for the one-pot synthesis of 2-(N-substituted amino)-1,4-naphthoquinones.This method establishes a general strategy for the functionalization and conversion of C-H bonds of 1,4-naphthoquinones into C-N bonds,providing an effective route to synthesize 2-(N-substituted amino)-1,4-naphthoquinone with high yield under mild conditions.Additionally,the synergistic catalytic mechanism was investigated by 1H NMR titration experiments and LC-MS analysis,with experimental results sufficiently and consistently supporting the proposed mechanism of the catalytic cycle.
文摘Tetracyclic coumarins are a class of important compounds with diverse and superior pharmacolog‐ical activities.However,a direct stereoselective method from simple and readily‐made coumarins derivatives remains challenging due to the inertness of coumarins as dienophiles.Herein,we de‐velop a decarboxylative asymmetric[4+2]cycloaddition of 3‐cyanocoumarins with vinyl benzoxa‐zinones,affording the coumarin‐derived condensed rings bearing three continuous stereocenters in high yields with excellent diastereoselectivities(>20/1 d.r.)and enantioselectivities(up to 99%ee).This direct enantioselective reaction was achieved by a Pd(0)/Cu(I)bimetallic catalytic system.The mechanism studies indicated that the synergistic activation effect,in which chiral Cu(I)as an availa‐ble Lewis acid catalyst activates 3‐cyanocoumarin and chiral Pd(0)complex activates benzoxazi‐none by the formation ofπ‐allyl‐palladium intermediate,plays an important role on the stereoselec‐tive control.The current work provides a new activation modes of Cu catalyst in the Pd/Cu bimetal‐lic catalytic system.
基金Support for this research from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21971262, 81702255)National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents (No. BX20190399)+1 种基金Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery (No. 2019B030301005)The Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams (No. 2016ZT06Y337)
文摘Homogeneous gold catalysis has demonstrated the preponderant capability of realizing a broad range of synthetically versatile alkyne functionalization over the last two decades.Though catalytic asymmetric alkyne transformation has focused on the principle of using gold catalysts either associated with chiral phosphine ligand or combined with chiral counterion,a variety of breakthroughs have been reported with the application of gold-complex and chiral organocatalyst cooperative catalysis strategy,which could enable the challenging transformations that cannot be realized by mono-catalysis with excellent stereoselectivity.This review will cover two general protocols in this field,including relay catalysis and synergistic catalysis,with emphasis on the detailed cooperative catalysts models to illustrate the roles of the two catalysts and highlight the potential synthetic opportunities offered by asymmetric cooperative catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2441001)the National Key Research&Development Program of China(2023YFB4104503).
文摘Catalysis has made great contributions to the productivity of human society. Therefore, the pursuit of new catalysts and research on catalytic processes has never stopped. Continuous and in-depth catalysis research significantly increases the complexity of dynamic systems and multivariate optimization, thus posing higher challenges to research methodologies. Recently, the significant advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) provides new opportunities for catalysis research. Different from traditional discriminative AI, this state-of-the-art technique generates new samples based on existing data and accumulated knowledge, which endows it with attractive potential for catalysis research — a field featuring a vast exploration space, diverse data types and complex mapping relationships. Generative AI can greatly enhance both the efficiency and innovation capacity of catalysis research, subsequently fostering new scientific paradigms. This perspective covers the basic introduction, unique advantages of this powerful tool, and presents cases of generative AI implemented in various catalysis researches, including catalyst design and optimization, characterization technique enhancement and guidance for new research paradigms. These examples highlight its exceptional efficiency and general applicability. We further discuss the practical challenges in implementation and future development perspectives, ultimately aiming to promote better applications of generative AI in catalysis.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21831008,22025109,22101286)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-050)+1 种基金Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences(No.BNLMS-CXXM-201901)the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals,Dalian University of Technology(No.KF2102)are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘An unprecedented 2,3-arylacylation reaction of allenes with aryl iodides and aldehydes was developed by resorting to Pd/NHC synergetic catalysis.It is the first time that allene was introduced into transition metal and NHC synergetic catalysis,which demonstrated a versatile three-component reaction pattern,thus enabling two C-C bonds forged regioselectively in the reaction.The important reaction intermediates were successfully captured and characterized by HRMS analysis,and the migrative insertion of allene to the Ph-Pd species was identified as the reaction rate-limiting step by kinetic experiments.
文摘OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the World's Talents,Creating a Better Future."The event has been held annually for six consecutive years since its inception.In 2019,Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the first WYSS,emphasizing that"the future of science and technology is dependent on the young."The following year,United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also sent a letter to the attending young scientists.
