Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,a...Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.展开更多
The use of metal oxides has been extensively documented in the literature and applied in a variety of contexts,including but not limited to energy storage,chemical sensors,and biomedical applications.One of the most s...The use of metal oxides has been extensively documented in the literature and applied in a variety of contexts,including but not limited to energy storage,chemical sensors,and biomedical applications.One of the most significant applications of metal oxides is heterogeneous catalysis,which represents a pivotal technology in industrial production on a global scale.Catalysts serve as the primary enabling agents for chemical reactions,and among the plethora of catalysts,metal oxides including magnesium oxide(MgO),ceria(CeO_(2))and titania(TiO_(2)),have been identified to be particularly effective in catalyzing a variety of reactions[1].Theoretical calculations based on density functional theory(DFT)and a multitude of other quantum chemistry methods have proven invaluable in elucidating the mechanisms of metal-oxide-catalyzed reactions,thereby facilitating the design of high-performance catalysts[2].展开更多
Following publication of the original article[1],the authors found that they pasted the same data when drawing XRD for sample NCO-1 and NCO-2 in Fig.2a,however,the XRD of all four samples in the manuscript was tested,...Following publication of the original article[1],the authors found that they pasted the same data when drawing XRD for sample NCO-1 and NCO-2 in Fig.2a,however,the XRD of all four samples in the manuscript was tested,and XRD raw data were kept and can be offered.The correct Fig.2 has been provided in this Correction.展开更多
Against the backdrop of increasingly prominent global energy shortages and environmental issues,the development of efficient energy conversion and storage technologies has become crucial.Zero-dimensional(0D)metal oxid...Against the backdrop of increasingly prominent global energy shortages and environmental issues,the development of efficient energy conversion and storage technologies has become crucial.Zero-dimensional(0D)metal oxide composites exhibit significant application value in the field of energy chemistry due to their unique properties,such as quantum size effect and high specific surface area.From a broad perspective,this paper reviews the main synthesis methods of these composites,including sol-gel method,hydrothermal/solvothermal method,precipitation method,and template method,while analyzing the characteristics of each method.It further discusses their applications in photocatalytic hydrogen production,fuel cells,lithium-ion batteries,and supercapacitors.Additionally,the current challenges,such as material dispersibility and interface bonding,are pointed out,and future development directions are prospected,aiming to provide references for related research.展开更多
Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and re...Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and recovery.Therefore,the membrane fixation of catalyst is an important step to realize the actual application of Fenton-like catalysts.In this work,an efficient catalyst was developed with Co-N_(x)configuration facilely reconstructed on the surface of Co_(3)O_(4)(Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)),which exhibited superior catalytic activity.We further fixed the highly efficient Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)onto three kinds of organic membranes and one kind of inorganic ceramic membrane installing with the residual PMS treatment device to investigate its catalytic stability and sustainability.Results indicated that the inorganic ceramic membrane(CM)can achieve high water flux of 710 L m-2h-1,and the similar water flux can be achieved by Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM even without the pressure extraction.We also employed the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system to the wastewater secondary effluent,and the pollutant in complicated secondary effluent could be highly removed by the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system.This paper provides a new point of view for the application of metal-based catalysts with M-N_(x)coordination in catalytic reaction device.展开更多
The labels of VU1 and VU2 in Fig.1(b)of the paper[Chin.Phys.B 34046801(2025)]were not correctly placed.The correct figure is provided.This modification does not affect the result presented in the paper.
Rare earth metal elements include lanthanide elements as well as scandium and yttrium,totaling seventeen metal elements.Due to the wide application prospects of rare earth metal elements in various fields such as lumi...Rare earth metal elements include lanthanide elements as well as scandium and yttrium,totaling seventeen metal elements.Due to the wide application prospects of rare earth metal elements in various fields such as luminescent materials,magnetic materials,catalytic materials,electronic devices,they have an important strategic position.In the field of electrocatalysis,rare earth metal elements have great potential for development due to their unique 4f electron layer structure,spin orbit coupling,high reactivity,controllable coordination number,and rich optical properties.However,there is currently a lack of systematic reviews on the modification strategies of rare earth metal elements and the latest developments in electrocatalysis.Therefore,in order to stimulate the enthusiasm of researchers,this review focuses on the application progress of rare earth metal element modified metal oxides in multiple fields such as wastewater treatment,hydrogen peroxide synthesis,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR),nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)and machine learning assisted research.In depth analysis of its electrocatalytic mechanism in various application scenarios and key factors affecting electrocatalytic performance.This review is of great significance for further developing high-performance and multifunctional electrocatalysts,and is expected to provide strong support for the development of energy,environment,and chemical industries.展开更多
Metal oxide catalysts are widely employed in propane dehydrogenation(PDH)for propylene synthesis,requiring sequential reduction-reaction-regeneration cycles.However,the eff ect of water present in the inlet gas or rea...Metal oxide catalysts are widely employed in propane dehydrogenation(PDH)for propylene synthesis,requiring sequential reduction-reaction-regeneration cycles.However,the eff ect of water present in the inlet gas or reactor on the catalytic per-formance of various metal oxides remains insuffi ciently understood.This study examines the infl uence of water on supported metal oxide catalysts,specifi cally CoO x/Al_(2)O_(3),VO x/Al_(2)O_(3),and an industrial analog CrO x/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst.By combining titration experiments,in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,kinetic analysis,and isotopic techniques,we demon-strate that even trace amounts of water can markedly suppress PDH performance via dissociative adsorption on the oxide surface.Methanol pretreatment eff ectively scavenges adsorbed water,recovering Lewis acid-base sites and consequently restoring PDH activity.This work underscores the profound inhibitory role of trace water in PDH over metal oxide catalysts and illustrates the potential of methanol pretreatment as an effective strategy to mitigate this limitation.展开更多
The reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials during calcium looping(CaL)process are pivotal in the efficiency of CaL thermochemical energy storage(TCES)and CO_(2)capture systems.Currently,metal oxide doping...The reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials during calcium looping(CaL)process are pivotal in the efficiency of CaL thermochemical energy storage(TCES)and CO_(2)capture systems.Currently,metal oxide doping is the primary method to enhance the reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials over multiple cycles.In particular,co-doping with variable-valence metal oxides(VVMOs)can effectively increase the oxygen vacancy content in calcium-based materials,significantly improving their cyclic reaction characteristics.However,there are so numerous VVMOs co-doping schemes that the experimental screening process is complex,consuming considerable time and economic costs.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations have been widely used to reveal the impact of metal oxide doping on the cyclic reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials,with calculation results showing good agreement with experimental conclusions.Nevertheless,there is still a lack of research on utilizing DFT to screen calcium-based materials,and a systematic research methodology has not yet been established.In this study,a systematic DFT-based screening methodology for calcium-based materials was proposed.A series of key parameters for DFT calculations including CO_(2)adsorption energy,oxygen vacancy formation energy,and sintering resistance were proposed.Furthermore,a preliminary mathematical model to predict the CaL TCES and CO_(2)capture performance of calcium-based materials was introduced.The aforementioned DFT method was employed to screen for VVMOs co-doped calcium-based materials.The results revealed that Mn and Ce co-doped calcium-based materials exhibited superior DFT-predicted reaction characteristics.These DFT predictions were validated through experimental assessments of cyclic thermochemical energy storage,CO_(2)capture,and relevant characterization.The outcomes demonstrate a high degree of consistency among DFT-based predictions,experimental results,and characterization.Hence,the DFT-based screening methodology for calcium-based materials proposed herein is a viable solution,poised to offer theoretical insights for the efficient design of calcium-based materials.展开更多
Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhi...Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhibit neat and well-defined kagome bands near the Fermi level,which are more easily realized in the absence of interlayer interactions.However,this absence also destabilizes the monolayer forms of many bulk kagome materials,posing significant challenges to their discovery.In this work,we propose a strategy to address this challenge by utilizing oxygen vacancies in transition metal oxides within a“1+3”design framework.Through high-throughput computational screening of 349 candidate materials,we identified 12 thermodynamically stable kagome monolayers with diverse electronic and magnetic properties.These materials were classified into three categories based on their lattice geometry,symmetry,band gaps,and magnetic configurations.Detailed analysis of three representative monolayers revealed kagome band features near their Fermi levels,with orbital contributions varying between oxygen 2p and transition metal d states.This study demonstrates the feasibility of the“1+3”strategy,offering a promising approach to uncovering low-dimensional kagome materials and advancing the exploration of their quantum phenomena.展开更多
The vibrational resolved spectra of MO_(2)^(-)/MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,and Hf)are reported by using photoelectron imaging and theoretical calculations.The results indicate that all the ground states of anionic and neutral MO_(...The vibrational resolved spectra of MO_(2)^(-)/MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,and Hf)are reported by using photoelectron imaging and theoretical calculations.The results indicate that all the ground states of anionic and neutral MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,and Hf)compounds are formed in bent insertion structures.The observed ground-state adiabatic detachment energy(ADE)is measured to be 1.597±0.003,1.651±0.003,and 2.119±0.003 eV for TiO_(2)^(-),ZrO_(2)^(-),and HfO_(2)^(-),respectively.The vibrational frequencies of the anionic and neutral MO_(2)are also determined from the experimental spectra.The results of theoretical calculations show that the electronic configurations of MO_(2)^(-)are^(2)A_(1)with C_(2v)point group.Bond order analysis indicates that the two M-O bonds are all multiple characters.展开更多
The reduction of global carbon emissions and the achievement of carbon neutrality have become the focus of addressing climate change and global warming.Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)RR),as a technology that c...The reduction of global carbon emissions and the achievement of carbon neutrality have become the focus of addressing climate change and global warming.Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)RR),as a technology that can efficiently convert CO_(2) into value-added products,is receiving widespread attention.This article reviews the current research status of Cu/metal oxide heterostructures in the field of electrochemical reduction of CO_(2).The review first introduces the importance of electrochemical reduction of CO_(2) and the application potential of Cu/metal oxide heterostructures in this field.Subsequently,a comprehensive discussion is presented on the exploration of various Cu/metal oxide heterostructures and their corresponding structure-performance relationship,with particular emphasis on the catalysts'activity,selectivity,stability and the nature of active sites.Lastly,the review provides an overview of the current research challenges and future development trends in this field.展开更多
Amorphous two-dimensional transition metal oxide/(oxy)hydroxide(2D TMO/TMHO)nanomaterials(NMs)have the properties of both 2D and amorphous materials,displaying outstanding physicochemical qualities.Therefore,they demo...Amorphous two-dimensional transition metal oxide/(oxy)hydroxide(2D TMO/TMHO)nanomaterials(NMs)have the properties of both 2D and amorphous materials,displaying outstanding physicochemical qualities.Therefore,they demonstrate considerable promise for use in electrocatalytic water splitting applications.Here,the primary amorphization strategies for achieving the 2D TMO/TMHO NMs are comprehensively reviewed,including low-temperature reaction,rapid reaction,exchange/doping effect,ligand modulation,and interfacial energy confinement.By integrating these strategies with various physicochemical synthesis methods,it is feasible to control the amorphization of TMO/TMHO NMs while maintaining the distinctive benefits of their 2D structures.Furthermore,it delves into the structural advantages of amorphous 2D TMO/TMHO NMs in electrocatalytic water splitting,particularly emphasizing recent advancements in enhancing their electrocatalytic performance through interface engineering.The challenges and potential future directions for the precise synthesis and practical application of amorphous 2D TMO/TMHO NMs are also provided.This review aims to establish a theoretical foundation and offer experimental instructions for developing effective and enduring electrocatalysts for water splitting.展开更多
Most of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are harmful to the atmosphere and human health. Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs. The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalys...Most of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are harmful to the atmosphere and human health. Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs. The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalysts. Many catalysts including transition metal oxides, mixed metal oxides, and sup‐ported noble metals have been developed. Among these catalysts, the porous ones attract much attention. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the synthesis of ordered mesoporous and macroporous transition metal oxides, perovskites, and supported noble metal catalysts and their catalytic oxidation of VOCs. The porous catalysts outperformed their bulk counterparts. This excel‐lent catalytic performance was due to their high surface areas, high concentration of adsorbed oxy‐gen species, low temperature reducibility, strong interaction between noble metal and support and highly dispersed noble metal nanoparticles and unique porous structures. Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over typical catalysts was also discussed. We made conclusive remarks and pro‐posed future work for the removal of VOCs.展开更多
Non-thermal plasma(NTP)has been demonstrated as one of the promising technologies that can degrade volatile organic compounds(VOCs)under ambient condition.However,one of the key challenges of VOCs degradation in NTP i...Non-thermal plasma(NTP)has been demonstrated as one of the promising technologies that can degrade volatile organic compounds(VOCs)under ambient condition.However,one of the key challenges of VOCs degradation in NTP is its relatively low mineralization rate,which needs to be addressed by introducing catalysts.Therefore,the design and optimization of catalysts have become the focus of NTP coupling catalysis research.In thiswork,a series of two-dimensional nanosheet Co-Ni metal oxides were synthesized by microwave method and investigated for the catalytic oxidation of benzene in an NTP-catalysis coupling system.Among them,Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)achieves 60%carbon dioxide(CO_(2))selectivity(SCO_(2))when the benzene removal efficiency(REbenzene)reaches more than 99%,which is a significant enhancement compared with the CO_(2)selectivity obtained without any catalysts(38%)under the same input power.More intriguingly,this SCO_(2)is also significantly higher than that of single metal oxides,NiO or Co_(3)O_(4),which is only around 40%.Such improved performance of this binary metal oxide catalyst is uniquely attributed to the synergistic effects of Co and Ni in Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)catalyst.The introduction of Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)was found to promote the generation of acrolein significantly,one of the key intermediates found in NTP alone system reported previously,suggest the benzene ring open reaction is promoted.Compared with monometallic oxides NiO and Co_(3)O_(4),Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)also shows higher active oxygen proportion,better oxygenmobility,and stronger low-temperature redox capability.The above factors result in the improved catalytic performance of Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)in the NTP coupling removal of benzene.展开更多
As a main oxidizer in solid composite propellants,ammonium perchlorate(AP)plays an important role because its thermal decomposition behavior has a direct influence on the characteristic of solid composite propellants....As a main oxidizer in solid composite propellants,ammonium perchlorate(AP)plays an important role because its thermal decomposition behavior has a direct influence on the characteristic of solid composite propellants.To improve the performance of solid composite propellant,it is necessary to take measures to modify the thermal decomposition behavior of AP.In recent years,transition metal oxides and carbon-supported transition metal oxides have drawn considerable attention due to their extraordinary catalytic activity.In this review,we highlight strategies to enhance the thermal decomposition of AP by tuning morphology,varying the types of metal ion,and coupling with carbon analogue.The enhanced catalytic performance can be ascribed to synergistic effect,increased surface area,more exposed active sites,and accelerated electron transportation and so on.The mechanism of AP decomposition mixed with catalyst has also been briefly summarized.Finally,a conclusive outlook and possible research directions are suggested to address challenges such as lacking practical application in actual formulation of solid composite propellant and batch manufacturing.展开更多
Series of mixed metal oxides were synthesized by gel-combustion method and their catalytic activities for soot oxidation were investigated. The catalysts were M-Ce-Zr (M = Mn, Cu, Fe, K, Ba, Sr), and χK-20Mn-Ce-Zr...Series of mixed metal oxides were synthesized by gel-combustion method and their catalytic activities for soot oxidation were investigated. The catalysts were M-Ce-Zr (M = Mn, Cu, Fe, K, Ba, Sr), and χK-20Mn-Ce-Zr (χ= 0, 5, 10, 20), they were characterized by XRD, SEM, TPR and BET surface area techniques. The results of soot temperature programmed oxidation (TPO) in an O2 oxidizing atmosphere indicate that K-Ce-Zr has the highest catalytic activity for soot oxidation under loose contact condition, due to enhancement of the soot and catalyst contacts. On the other hand, under a tight contact condition, Mn-Ce-Zr and Cu-Ce-Zr nano-composites have high activities for soot oxidation and lower the soot TPO peak temperatures by about 280 and 270℃, respectively, as compared to non-catalytic soot oxidation. Furthermore, the addition of up to 10 wt.% potassium oxides into Mn-Ce-Zr increases its catalytic activity and further reduces the soot TPO peak temperature by about 40℃ under loose contact condition.展开更多
Metal oxide semiconductor heterojunctions(MOSHs)can enhance the performance of ethanol gas sen-sors substantially.Ethanol gas sensors based on MOSHs are cost-effective and have excellent sensing response,good selectiv...Metal oxide semiconductor heterojunctions(MOSHs)can enhance the performance of ethanol gas sen-sors substantially.Ethanol gas sensors based on MOSHs are cost-effective and have excellent sensing response,good selectivity,fast response and recovery,long-term stability or repeatability,a low operating temperature,a facile fabrica-tion process,and versatile applications.This paper reviews the recent advances in gas sensors that are based on MOSHs and the advantages of using them to detect ethanol gas.According to the literature,compared with ethanol gas sen-sors that use single-component sensing materials,the MOSHs exhibit superior performance due to the synergy between the different components,which can amplify the reception and transduction components of the sensor signals.To the best of our knowledge,heterojunctions can be grouped into four main categories as metal oxide/metal oxide,metal oxide/metal sulfide,metal oxide/noble metal,and metal oxide/other materials,including rare-earth metals,g-C_(3)N_(4),and graphene,heterojunctions.The future trends and challenges that would be faced in the development of ethanol gas sensors based on MOSHs are discussed in detail.Finally,critical ideas and thinking regarding the future progress of MOSH-based gas sensors are presented.展开更多
Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applicatio...Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applications.As an important approach,light illumination has been exploited for room-temperature operation with improving gas sensor's attributes including sensitivity,speed and selectivity.This review provides an overview of the utilization of photoactivated nanomaterials in gas sensing field.First,recent advances in gas sensing of some exciting different nanostructures and hybrids of metal oxide semiconductors under light illumination are highlighted.Later,excellent gas sensing performance of emerging two-dimensional materialsbased sensors under light illumination is discussed in details with proposed gas sensing mechanism.Originated impressive features from the interaction of photons with sensing materials are elucidated in the context of modulating sensing characteristics.Finally,the review concludes with key and constructive insights into current and future perspectives in the light-activated nanomaterials for optoelectronic gas sensor applications.展开更多
This short review paper aims at assembling the present state of the art of the multiuses of metal oxides in heterogeneous catalysis, concerning liquid and gaseous phases of the reactant mixtures on solid catalysts. It...This short review paper aims at assembling the present state of the art of the multiuses of metal oxides in heterogeneous catalysis, concerning liquid and gaseous phases of the reactant mixtures on solid catalysts. It includes the description of the main types of metal oxide catalysts, of their various preparation procedures and of the main reactions catalysed by them (acid-base type, selective and total oxidations, bi-functional catalysis, photocatalysis, biomass treatments, environmental catalysis and some of the numerous industrial applications). Challenges and prospectives are also discussed.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52374292)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation, China (No. BWLCF202309)the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha City, China (No. KQ2208271)。
文摘Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3500700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22473042,22003016,and 92145302).
文摘The use of metal oxides has been extensively documented in the literature and applied in a variety of contexts,including but not limited to energy storage,chemical sensors,and biomedical applications.One of the most significant applications of metal oxides is heterogeneous catalysis,which represents a pivotal technology in industrial production on a global scale.Catalysts serve as the primary enabling agents for chemical reactions,and among the plethora of catalysts,metal oxides including magnesium oxide(MgO),ceria(CeO_(2))and titania(TiO_(2)),have been identified to be particularly effective in catalyzing a variety of reactions[1].Theoretical calculations based on density functional theory(DFT)and a multitude of other quantum chemistry methods have proven invaluable in elucidating the mechanisms of metal-oxide-catalyzed reactions,thereby facilitating the design of high-performance catalysts[2].
文摘Following publication of the original article[1],the authors found that they pasted the same data when drawing XRD for sample NCO-1 and NCO-2 in Fig.2a,however,the XRD of all four samples in the manuscript was tested,and XRD raw data were kept and can be offered.The correct Fig.2 has been provided in this Correction.
文摘Against the backdrop of increasingly prominent global energy shortages and environmental issues,the development of efficient energy conversion and storage technologies has become crucial.Zero-dimensional(0D)metal oxide composites exhibit significant application value in the field of energy chemistry due to their unique properties,such as quantum size effect and high specific surface area.From a broad perspective,this paper reviews the main synthesis methods of these composites,including sol-gel method,hydrothermal/solvothermal method,precipitation method,and template method,while analyzing the characteristics of each method.It further discusses their applications in photocatalytic hydrogen production,fuel cells,lithium-ion batteries,and supercapacitors.Additionally,the current challenges,such as material dispersibility and interface bonding,are pointed out,and future development directions are prospected,aiming to provide references for related research.
基金supported by National Natural Science Fundation of China(Nos.52170086,22308194,U22A20423)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021ME013)+1 种基金Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202211012)Shandong Provincial Excellent Youth(No.ZR2022YQ47)。
文摘Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and recovery.Therefore,the membrane fixation of catalyst is an important step to realize the actual application of Fenton-like catalysts.In this work,an efficient catalyst was developed with Co-N_(x)configuration facilely reconstructed on the surface of Co_(3)O_(4)(Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)),which exhibited superior catalytic activity.We further fixed the highly efficient Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)onto three kinds of organic membranes and one kind of inorganic ceramic membrane installing with the residual PMS treatment device to investigate its catalytic stability and sustainability.Results indicated that the inorganic ceramic membrane(CM)can achieve high water flux of 710 L m-2h-1,and the similar water flux can be achieved by Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM even without the pressure extraction.We also employed the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system to the wastewater secondary effluent,and the pollutant in complicated secondary effluent could be highly removed by the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system.This paper provides a new point of view for the application of metal-based catalysts with M-N_(x)coordination in catalytic reaction device.
文摘The labels of VU1 and VU2 in Fig.1(b)of the paper[Chin.Phys.B 34046801(2025)]were not correctly placed.The correct figure is provided.This modification does not affect the result presented in the paper.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3708005)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Nankai University(No.63241208)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21872102 and 22172080)。
文摘Rare earth metal elements include lanthanide elements as well as scandium and yttrium,totaling seventeen metal elements.Due to the wide application prospects of rare earth metal elements in various fields such as luminescent materials,magnetic materials,catalytic materials,electronic devices,they have an important strategic position.In the field of electrocatalysis,rare earth metal elements have great potential for development due to their unique 4f electron layer structure,spin orbit coupling,high reactivity,controllable coordination number,and rich optical properties.However,there is currently a lack of systematic reviews on the modification strategies of rare earth metal elements and the latest developments in electrocatalysis.Therefore,in order to stimulate the enthusiasm of researchers,this review focuses on the application progress of rare earth metal element modified metal oxides in multiple fields such as wastewater treatment,hydrogen peroxide synthesis,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR),nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)and machine learning assisted research.In depth analysis of its electrocatalytic mechanism in various application scenarios and key factors affecting electrocatalytic performance.This review is of great significance for further developing high-performance and multifunctional electrocatalysts,and is expected to provide strong support for the development of energy,environment,and chemical industries.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA1507800)the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.22121004,22122808,22478279,and 22108201)+1 种基金the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Trans-formations,the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Uni-versities(No.BP0618007)the XPLORER PRIZE.
文摘Metal oxide catalysts are widely employed in propane dehydrogenation(PDH)for propylene synthesis,requiring sequential reduction-reaction-regeneration cycles.However,the eff ect of water present in the inlet gas or reactor on the catalytic per-formance of various metal oxides remains insuffi ciently understood.This study examines the infl uence of water on supported metal oxide catalysts,specifi cally CoO x/Al_(2)O_(3),VO x/Al_(2)O_(3),and an industrial analog CrO x/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst.By combining titration experiments,in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,kinetic analysis,and isotopic techniques,we demon-strate that even trace amounts of water can markedly suppress PDH performance via dissociative adsorption on the oxide surface.Methanol pretreatment eff ectively scavenges adsorbed water,recovering Lewis acid-base sites and consequently restoring PDH activity.This work underscores the profound inhibitory role of trace water in PDH over metal oxide catalysts and illustrates the potential of methanol pretreatment as an effective strategy to mitigate this limitation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276204 and U22A20435)。
文摘The reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials during calcium looping(CaL)process are pivotal in the efficiency of CaL thermochemical energy storage(TCES)and CO_(2)capture systems.Currently,metal oxide doping is the primary method to enhance the reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials over multiple cycles.In particular,co-doping with variable-valence metal oxides(VVMOs)can effectively increase the oxygen vacancy content in calcium-based materials,significantly improving their cyclic reaction characteristics.However,there are so numerous VVMOs co-doping schemes that the experimental screening process is complex,consuming considerable time and economic costs.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations have been widely used to reveal the impact of metal oxide doping on the cyclic reaction characteristics of calcium-based materials,with calculation results showing good agreement with experimental conclusions.Nevertheless,there is still a lack of research on utilizing DFT to screen calcium-based materials,and a systematic research methodology has not yet been established.In this study,a systematic DFT-based screening methodology for calcium-based materials was proposed.A series of key parameters for DFT calculations including CO_(2)adsorption energy,oxygen vacancy formation energy,and sintering resistance were proposed.Furthermore,a preliminary mathematical model to predict the CaL TCES and CO_(2)capture performance of calcium-based materials was introduced.The aforementioned DFT method was employed to screen for VVMOs co-doped calcium-based materials.The results revealed that Mn and Ce co-doped calcium-based materials exhibited superior DFT-predicted reaction characteristics.These DFT predictions were validated through experimental assessments of cyclic thermochemical energy storage,CO_(2)capture,and relevant characterization.The outcomes demonstrate a high degree of consistency among DFT-based predictions,experimental results,and characterization.Hence,the DFT-based screening methodology for calcium-based materials proposed herein is a viable solution,poised to offer theoretical insights for the efficient design of calcium-based materials.
基金financial support from the National Key Research&Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104504,52461160327 and 92477205)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Research Funds of Renmin University of China[Grant Nos.22XNKJ30(W.J.)and 24XNKJ17(C.W.)]。
文摘Kagome materials are known for hosting exotic quantum states,including quantum spin liquids,charge density waves,and unconventional superconductivity.The search for kagome monolayers is driven by their ability to exhibit neat and well-defined kagome bands near the Fermi level,which are more easily realized in the absence of interlayer interactions.However,this absence also destabilizes the monolayer forms of many bulk kagome materials,posing significant challenges to their discovery.In this work,we propose a strategy to address this challenge by utilizing oxygen vacancies in transition metal oxides within a“1+3”design framework.Through high-throughput computational screening of 349 candidate materials,we identified 12 thermodynamically stable kagome monolayers with diverse electronic and magnetic properties.These materials were classified into three categories based on their lattice geometry,symmetry,band gaps,and magnetic configurations.Detailed analysis of three representative monolayers revealed kagome band features near their Fermi levels,with orbital contributions varying between oxygen 2p and transition metal d states.This study demonstrates the feasibility of the“1+3”strategy,offering a promising approach to uncovering low-dimensional kagome materials and advancing the exploration of their quantum phenomena.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22273065)Shandong Energy institute(SEI U202312)"Strategic Priority Research Program"of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA02020000).
文摘The vibrational resolved spectra of MO_(2)^(-)/MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,and Hf)are reported by using photoelectron imaging and theoretical calculations.The results indicate that all the ground states of anionic and neutral MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,and Hf)compounds are formed in bent insertion structures.The observed ground-state adiabatic detachment energy(ADE)is measured to be 1.597±0.003,1.651±0.003,and 2.119±0.003 eV for TiO_(2)^(-),ZrO_(2)^(-),and HfO_(2)^(-),respectively.The vibrational frequencies of the anionic and neutral MO_(2)are also determined from the experimental spectra.The results of theoretical calculations show that the electronic configurations of MO_(2)^(-)are^(2)A_(1)with C_(2v)point group.Bond order analysis indicates that the two M-O bonds are all multiple characters.
基金supported by the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.SJCX23_0120)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22275088 and 52101260)+3 种基金the Project of Shuangchuang Scholar of Jiangsu Province(No.JSSCBS20210212)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.30921011203)the Start-Up Grant(No.AE89991/340)from Nanjing University of Science and Technology,the Foundation of Jiangsu Educational Committee(No.22KJB310008)the Senior Talent Program of Jiangsu University(No.20JDG073).
文摘The reduction of global carbon emissions and the achievement of carbon neutrality have become the focus of addressing climate change and global warming.Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)RR),as a technology that can efficiently convert CO_(2) into value-added products,is receiving widespread attention.This article reviews the current research status of Cu/metal oxide heterostructures in the field of electrochemical reduction of CO_(2).The review first introduces the importance of electrochemical reduction of CO_(2) and the application potential of Cu/metal oxide heterostructures in this field.Subsequently,a comprehensive discussion is presented on the exploration of various Cu/metal oxide heterostructures and their corresponding structure-performance relationship,with particular emphasis on the catalysts'activity,selectivity,stability and the nature of active sites.Lastly,the review provides an overview of the current research challenges and future development trends in this field.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0703700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12034002)the Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of USTB(Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.FRF-IDRY-23-033)。
文摘Amorphous two-dimensional transition metal oxide/(oxy)hydroxide(2D TMO/TMHO)nanomaterials(NMs)have the properties of both 2D and amorphous materials,displaying outstanding physicochemical qualities.Therefore,they demonstrate considerable promise for use in electrocatalytic water splitting applications.Here,the primary amorphization strategies for achieving the 2D TMO/TMHO NMs are comprehensively reviewed,including low-temperature reaction,rapid reaction,exchange/doping effect,ligand modulation,and interfacial energy confinement.By integrating these strategies with various physicochemical synthesis methods,it is feasible to control the amorphization of TMO/TMHO NMs while maintaining the distinctive benefits of their 2D structures.Furthermore,it delves into the structural advantages of amorphous 2D TMO/TMHO NMs in electrocatalytic water splitting,particularly emphasizing recent advancements in enhancing their electrocatalytic performance through interface engineering.The challenges and potential future directions for the precise synthesis and practical application of amorphous 2D TMO/TMHO NMs are also provided.This review aims to establish a theoretical foundation and offer experimental instructions for developing effective and enduring electrocatalysts for water splitting.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program (863 Program,2015AA034603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21377008,201077007,20973017)+1 种基金Foundation on the Creative Research Team Construction Promotion Project of Beijing Municipal InstitutionsScientific Research Base Construction-Science and Technology Creation Platform National Materials Research Base Construction~~
文摘Most of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are harmful to the atmosphere and human health. Cata‐lytic combustion is an effective way to eliminate VOCs. The key issue is the availability of high per‐formance catalysts. Many catalysts including transition metal oxides, mixed metal oxides, and sup‐ported noble metals have been developed. Among these catalysts, the porous ones attract much attention. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the synthesis of ordered mesoporous and macroporous transition metal oxides, perovskites, and supported noble metal catalysts and their catalytic oxidation of VOCs. The porous catalysts outperformed their bulk counterparts. This excel‐lent catalytic performance was due to their high surface areas, high concentration of adsorbed oxy‐gen species, low temperature reducibility, strong interaction between noble metal and support and highly dispersed noble metal nanoparticles and unique porous structures. Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over typical catalysts was also discussed. We made conclusive remarks and pro‐posed future work for the removal of VOCs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFE0127500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1832155).
文摘Non-thermal plasma(NTP)has been demonstrated as one of the promising technologies that can degrade volatile organic compounds(VOCs)under ambient condition.However,one of the key challenges of VOCs degradation in NTP is its relatively low mineralization rate,which needs to be addressed by introducing catalysts.Therefore,the design and optimization of catalysts have become the focus of NTP coupling catalysis research.In thiswork,a series of two-dimensional nanosheet Co-Ni metal oxides were synthesized by microwave method and investigated for the catalytic oxidation of benzene in an NTP-catalysis coupling system.Among them,Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)achieves 60%carbon dioxide(CO_(2))selectivity(SCO_(2))when the benzene removal efficiency(REbenzene)reaches more than 99%,which is a significant enhancement compared with the CO_(2)selectivity obtained without any catalysts(38%)under the same input power.More intriguingly,this SCO_(2)is also significantly higher than that of single metal oxides,NiO or Co_(3)O_(4),which is only around 40%.Such improved performance of this binary metal oxide catalyst is uniquely attributed to the synergistic effects of Co and Ni in Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)catalyst.The introduction of Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)was found to promote the generation of acrolein significantly,one of the key intermediates found in NTP alone system reported previously,suggest the benzene ring open reaction is promoted.Compared with monometallic oxides NiO and Co_(3)O_(4),Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)also shows higher active oxygen proportion,better oxygenmobility,and stronger low-temperature redox capability.The above factors result in the improved catalytic performance of Co_(2)Ni_(1)O_(x)in the NTP coupling removal of benzene.
基金This work was financially supported by the Science and Technology project of Jiangsu province(BN2015021,XZ-SZ201819).
文摘As a main oxidizer in solid composite propellants,ammonium perchlorate(AP)plays an important role because its thermal decomposition behavior has a direct influence on the characteristic of solid composite propellants.To improve the performance of solid composite propellant,it is necessary to take measures to modify the thermal decomposition behavior of AP.In recent years,transition metal oxides and carbon-supported transition metal oxides have drawn considerable attention due to their extraordinary catalytic activity.In this review,we highlight strategies to enhance the thermal decomposition of AP by tuning morphology,varying the types of metal ion,and coupling with carbon analogue.The enhanced catalytic performance can be ascribed to synergistic effect,increased surface area,more exposed active sites,and accelerated electron transportation and so on.The mechanism of AP decomposition mixed with catalyst has also been briefly summarized.Finally,a conclusive outlook and possible research directions are suggested to address challenges such as lacking practical application in actual formulation of solid composite propellant and batch manufacturing.
文摘Series of mixed metal oxides were synthesized by gel-combustion method and their catalytic activities for soot oxidation were investigated. The catalysts were M-Ce-Zr (M = Mn, Cu, Fe, K, Ba, Sr), and χK-20Mn-Ce-Zr (χ= 0, 5, 10, 20), they were characterized by XRD, SEM, TPR and BET surface area techniques. The results of soot temperature programmed oxidation (TPO) in an O2 oxidizing atmosphere indicate that K-Ce-Zr has the highest catalytic activity for soot oxidation under loose contact condition, due to enhancement of the soot and catalyst contacts. On the other hand, under a tight contact condition, Mn-Ce-Zr and Cu-Ce-Zr nano-composites have high activities for soot oxidation and lower the soot TPO peak temperatures by about 280 and 270℃, respectively, as compared to non-catalytic soot oxidation. Furthermore, the addition of up to 10 wt.% potassium oxides into Mn-Ce-Zr increases its catalytic activity and further reduces the soot TPO peak temperature by about 40℃ under loose contact condition.
基金financially supported by Brain Pool program funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT through the National Research Foundation of Korea (No.2021H1D3A2A01100019)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62074057)+2 种基金Projects of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Nos.19ZR1473800 and 18DZ2270800)the Open Research Projects of Zhejiang Lab (No.2021MCOAB06)the Postdoctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Qingdao
文摘Metal oxide semiconductor heterojunctions(MOSHs)can enhance the performance of ethanol gas sen-sors substantially.Ethanol gas sensors based on MOSHs are cost-effective and have excellent sensing response,good selectivity,fast response and recovery,long-term stability or repeatability,a low operating temperature,a facile fabrica-tion process,and versatile applications.This paper reviews the recent advances in gas sensors that are based on MOSHs and the advantages of using them to detect ethanol gas.According to the literature,compared with ethanol gas sen-sors that use single-component sensing materials,the MOSHs exhibit superior performance due to the synergy between the different components,which can amplify the reception and transduction components of the sensor signals.To the best of our knowledge,heterojunctions can be grouped into four main categories as metal oxide/metal oxide,metal oxide/metal sulfide,metal oxide/noble metal,and metal oxide/other materials,including rare-earth metals,g-C_(3)N_(4),and graphene,heterojunctions.The future trends and challenges that would be faced in the development of ethanol gas sensors based on MOSHs are discussed in detail.Finally,critical ideas and thinking regarding the future progress of MOSH-based gas sensors are presented.
基金the financial support of the Department of Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) (Sanction Order No. CRG/2019/000112)。
文摘Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applications.As an important approach,light illumination has been exploited for room-temperature operation with improving gas sensor's attributes including sensitivity,speed and selectivity.This review provides an overview of the utilization of photoactivated nanomaterials in gas sensing field.First,recent advances in gas sensing of some exciting different nanostructures and hybrids of metal oxide semiconductors under light illumination are highlighted.Later,excellent gas sensing performance of emerging two-dimensional materialsbased sensors under light illumination is discussed in details with proposed gas sensing mechanism.Originated impressive features from the interaction of photons with sensing materials are elucidated in the context of modulating sensing characteristics.Finally,the review concludes with key and constructive insights into current and future perspectives in the light-activated nanomaterials for optoelectronic gas sensor applications.
文摘This short review paper aims at assembling the present state of the art of the multiuses of metal oxides in heterogeneous catalysis, concerning liquid and gaseous phases of the reactant mixtures on solid catalysts. It includes the description of the main types of metal oxide catalysts, of their various preparation procedures and of the main reactions catalysed by them (acid-base type, selective and total oxidations, bi-functional catalysis, photocatalysis, biomass treatments, environmental catalysis and some of the numerous industrial applications). Challenges and prospectives are also discussed.