Artificial zeolite was modified by nano-Fe3O4 for development of functional adsorbents.Subsequently,adsorbents such as calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 microspheres (Ca-MS),calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 modified zeol...Artificial zeolite was modified by nano-Fe3O4 for development of functional adsorbents.Subsequently,adsorbents such as calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 microspheres (Ca-MS),calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 modified zeolite microspheres (Ca-MZS) and iron cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 modified zeolite microspheres (Fe-MZS) were prepared and compared for their adsorption performance.The effects of adsorbent dosage,solution pH,initial concentration and ion content on the removal of Cu^2+ from wastewater are investigated,and the adsorption kinetics and isotherms for the adsorbent materials were analyzed.The experimental results indicate that for the initial concentration of Cu^2+ of 30 mg/L,the adsorption is noted to be most stable.The optimal initial pH for adsorbing Cu^2+ is observed to be 5.5.At an optimal dosage of Ca-MZS of 900 mg/L,the adsorption capacity is measured to be 28.25 mg/g,along with the removal rate of 72.49%.The addition of Na+ and K+ affects the adsorption of Cu^2+.For the Na^+ and K^+ concentration of 0.2 mmol/L,the Cu^2+ removal rate by Ca-MZS drops to 11.94% and 22.12%,respectively.As compared with the adsorbents such as Natural Zeolite (NZ),Ca-MS and Fe-MZS,Ca-MZS demonstrates the best removal effect in solution,where the removal rate reaches 84.27%,with the maximum adsorption capacity of 28.09 mg/g.The Cu^2+ adsorption kinetics of Ca-MZS is observed to follow the Elovich kinetic model,with the adsorption isotherm data fitting the Freundlich isotherm model by using the non-linear method.展开更多
With the rapid development of nanotechnology and widespread use of nanoproducts, concerns have arisen regarding the ecotoxicity of these materials. In this paper, the photosynthetic toxicity and oxidative damage induc...With the rapid development of nanotechnology and widespread use of nanoproducts, concerns have arisen regarding the ecotoxicity of these materials. In this paper, the photosynthetic toxicity and oxidative damage induced by nano Fe3O4 on a model organism, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) in aquatic environment, were studied. The results showed that Nano-Fe3O4 was toxic to C. vulgaris and affected its content of chlorophyll a, malonaldehyde and glutathione, CO2 absorption, net photosynthetic rate, superoxide dismutase activity and inhibition of hydroxyl radical generation. At higher concentrations, compared with the control group, the toxicity of nano-Fe3O4 was significantly different. It suggested that nano-Fe3O4 is ecotoxic to C. vulgaris in aquatic environment.展开更多
A new composite adsorbent, nano-Fe3O4/bacterial cellulose（BC）, was prepared through blending method. The process of adsorbing Cd2＋ including its isotherm and kinetics measured was studied. The results show that the...A new composite adsorbent, nano-Fe3O4/bacterial cellulose（BC）, was prepared through blending method. The process of adsorbing Cd2＋ including its isotherm and kinetics measured was studied. The results show that the adsorption efficiency is improved because of huge surface area and surface coordination of nano-Fe3O4 particles. Its adsorption capacity is 27.97 mg/g and the maximum of Cd2＋ removal is 74%. The adsorption kinetics can be described by pseudo-second rate model and the adsorption equilibrium by Langmuir type. The superparamagnetism of nano-Fe3O4 particles can help to solve the difficult separation of single BC adsorbent and lead to the quick separation of composite adsorbent from the liquid if a magnetic field was applied. Cd2＋ can be desorbed effectively by EDTA and HCl from the composite adsorbent, which can make it be reused.展开更多
Monooctadecyl maleate, as a polymerizable surfactant, was synthesized by the mono-esterification of maleic anhydride and octadecanol, and was utilized to surface-modify nano-Fe3O4 particles. A polymerizable magnetic f...Monooctadecyl maleate, as a polymerizable surfactant, was synthesized by the mono-esterification of maleic anhydride and octadecanol, and was utilized to surface-modify nano-Fe3O4 particles. A polymerizable magnetic fluid was obtained by directly dispersing modified nano-Fe3O4 particles into styrene monomer, and the polystyrene/nano-Fe3O4 composite was prepared through free radical polymerization of polymerizable magnetic fluid. The structure and dispersion status in different dispersion phases of modified nano-Fe3O4 particles were studied by Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectrometry, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, respectively. The experimental results show that the nano-Fe3O4 particles modified by monooctadecyl maleate with the size of about 7-10 nm can be uniformly dispersed into styrene and fixed in the composite during the procedure of polymerization. Thermogravimetric analysis （TGA） and vibrating sample magnetometry （VSM） indicate that the thermal stability of polystyrene/nano-Fe3O4 composite is improved compared to that of pure polystyrene, and the composite is a sort of superparamagnetic materials.展开更多
Nano-Fe3O4 particles were prepared by a two-step microemulsion method, the influence of molar ratio of water to NP-5 (R), alkali concentration and temperature on dispersibility and shape of the nanoparticles were disc...Nano-Fe3O4 particles were prepared by a two-step microemulsion method, the influence of molar ratio of water to NP-5 (R), alkali concentration and temperature on dispersibility and shape of the nanoparticles were discussed. Magnetic studies were also carried out using VSM in this paper. It was found that the optimum preparation parameters are R = 6.0, alkali concentration = 2.5 mol.L–1, initial total iron concentration as 0.88 mol.L–1, and the temperature being 30°C, the prepared nano magnetite particles have uniform size and good dispersibility with a crystal structure belonging to cubicFe3O4 and lattice parameters of a = 8.273 ?. The results of magnetic studies show, magnetic properties of particles are influenced by dispersibility of nanoparticles which depends on size of clusters. The better dispersibility of nanoparticles leads to more ordered inner magnetic vector, and so the stronger magnetic behavior of nano-Fe3O4 particles.展开更多
Heterogeneous oxidation of gas-phase Hg 0 by nano-Fe 2 O 3 was investigated on a fixed bed reactor, and the effects of oxygen concentration, bed temperature, water vapour concentration and particle size have been disc...Heterogeneous oxidation of gas-phase Hg 0 by nano-Fe 2 O 3 was investigated on a fixed bed reactor, and the effects of oxygen concentration, bed temperature, water vapour concentration and particle size have been discussed. The results showed that Hg 0 could be oxidized by active oxygen atom on the surface of nano-Fe 2 O 3 as well as lattice oxygen in nano-Fe 2 O 3 . Among the factors that affect Hg 0 oxidation by nano-Fe 2 O 3 , bed temperature plays an important role. More than 40% of total mercury was oxidized at 300°C, however, the test temperature at 400°C could cause sintering of nano-catalyst, which led to a lower efficiency of Hg 0 oxidation. The increase of oxygen concentration could promote mercury oxidation and led to higher Hg 0 oxidation efficiency. No obvious mercury oxidation was detected in the pure N 2 atmosphere, which indicates that oxygen is required in the gas stream for mercury oxidation. The presence of water vapour showed different effects on mercury oxidation depending on its concentration. The lower content of water vapour could promote mercury oxidation, while the higher content of water vapour inhibits mercury oxidation.展开更多
Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticl...Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using a variety of techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). These characterizations confirmed the successful formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The FTIR spectra identified characteristic peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, and XRD analysis, using Scherer’s equation, determined an average crystalline size of 1.2 nm for the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. TGA results demonstrated the thermal stability of the nanoparticles, SEM imaging revealed distinct honeycomb-like structures for the nanoparticles synthesized with water as the solvent, while the VSM analysis was used to determine the magnetic behavior of the nanoparticles.展开更多
High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a...High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a multi-element co-doping strategy combined with domain engineering to significantly enhance the piezoelectric performance and Curie temperature of Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(BIT)-based ceramics.Using a solid-state reaction method,W^(6+)/Nb^(5+)/Ta^(5+)/Sb^(3+)non-equivalently co-doped BIT ceramics were synthesized,achieving a high piezoelectric coefficient(d33)of 35 pC N^(-1),an elevated Curie temperature of 687℃,and an increased resistivity of 2.9×10^(6)Ωcm at an optimal doping level of x=0.02.This study further reveals the impact of poling conditions on domain structure,providing new insights for enhancing piezoelectric properties through domain configuration.A second high-voltage,short-duration poling process promotes the formation of large domains,underscoring the role of domain rearrangement in augmenting piezoelectric activity.This work demonstrates the potential of BIT-based ceramics in hightemperature sensing and precision actuation applications,presenting a novel strategy for designing high-performance piezoelectric materials for extreme environments.展开更多
Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total con...Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total concentration of NH_(4)^(+)‒N by more than 86%, and effective recovery of PO_(4)^(3-)‒P within three days from concentrated wastewater (WW), although the secreted EPS inhibited the conversion of MgCO_(3) to specific crystal forms (MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O). Moreover, with an increase in PO_(4)^(3-) concentration in WW, these crystals appeared, thus the removal of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P nutrients can be attributed to the combined effect of M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3). We used Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) combined with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the mechanism for competitive interactions between M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3) in removing NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. We identified that the bound EPS accumulated amorphous Mg–P–O dense particles on M. Aeruginosa, while soluble EPS, containing –COOH groups of humic-like substances decreased the pH of the solution and coordinated with Mg^(2+) ions. Therefore, both secreted bound and soluble EPS play a vital role in hindering the transformation of Mg^(2+) ions or MgCO_(3) to MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O crystals within WW, and they enhanced M. Aeruginosa 's ability in absorbing nutrients of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. This mechanism plays a crucial role in the efficient recovery of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P from concentrated wastewater sources such as aerobically or anaerobically digested effluent from various sources like agriculture, livestock, and domestic wastewaters.展开更多
Regulating the orbital spin-electron filling of metal centers via interatomic electron transfer in transition metal oxides is one promising approach to enhancing their electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)pe...Regulating the orbital spin-electron filling of metal centers via interatomic electron transfer in transition metal oxides is one promising approach to enhancing their electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)performances,while it is still a challenge due to lacking of efficient strategy and deep understanding.In this work,a facile strategy containing electrochemical deposition and annealing in air atmosphere has been proposed to introduce monodispersed neodymium(Nd)atoms into spinel Co_(3)O_(4)nanosheets to trigger the electron transfer.Accordingly,the as-prepared Nd doped Co_(3)O_(4)nanosheets(Nd/Co_(3)O_(4))on nickel foam or carbon cloth showed greatly enhanced OER performances,with low overpotential of 284 and 396 mV at 10 m A cm^(-2),small Tafel slope of 95 and 119 mV dec^(-1)in 1.0 M KOH and 0.5 M H_(2)SO_(4),respectively.The experimental and density function theory results coherently indicate that the charge transfer in the Nd-O-Co asymmetric configuration not only enhances the conductivity of Co_(3)O_(4),but also regulates the filling degree of egorbitals of Co,leading to higher spin states,optimized adsorption ability,and accelerated H_(2)O dissociation process,thus achieving boosted OER activity.展开更多
基金Funded by the Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(2015CFB706)。
文摘Artificial zeolite was modified by nano-Fe3O4 for development of functional adsorbents.Subsequently,adsorbents such as calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 microspheres (Ca-MS),calcium cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 modified zeolite microspheres (Ca-MZS) and iron cross-linked nano-Fe3O4 modified zeolite microspheres (Fe-MZS) were prepared and compared for their adsorption performance.The effects of adsorbent dosage,solution pH,initial concentration and ion content on the removal of Cu^2+ from wastewater are investigated,and the adsorption kinetics and isotherms for the adsorbent materials were analyzed.The experimental results indicate that for the initial concentration of Cu^2+ of 30 mg/L,the adsorption is noted to be most stable.The optimal initial pH for adsorbing Cu^2+ is observed to be 5.5.At an optimal dosage of Ca-MZS of 900 mg/L,the adsorption capacity is measured to be 28.25 mg/g,along with the removal rate of 72.49%.The addition of Na+ and K+ affects the adsorption of Cu^2+.For the Na^+ and K^+ concentration of 0.2 mmol/L,the Cu^2+ removal rate by Ca-MZS drops to 11.94% and 22.12%,respectively.As compared with the adsorbents such as Natural Zeolite (NZ),Ca-MS and Fe-MZS,Ca-MZS demonstrates the best removal effect in solution,where the removal rate reaches 84.27%,with the maximum adsorption capacity of 28.09 mg/g.The Cu^2+ adsorption kinetics of Ca-MZS is observed to follow the Elovich kinetic model,with the adsorption isotherm data fitting the Freundlich isotherm model by using the non-linear method.
文摘With the rapid development of nanotechnology and widespread use of nanoproducts, concerns have arisen regarding the ecotoxicity of these materials. In this paper, the photosynthetic toxicity and oxidative damage induced by nano Fe3O4 on a model organism, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) in aquatic environment, were studied. The results showed that Nano-Fe3O4 was toxic to C. vulgaris and affected its content of chlorophyll a, malonaldehyde and glutathione, CO2 absorption, net photosynthetic rate, superoxide dismutase activity and inhibition of hydroxyl radical generation. At higher concentrations, compared with the control group, the toxicity of nano-Fe3O4 was significantly different. It suggested that nano-Fe3O4 is ecotoxic to C. vulgaris in aquatic environment.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50174014)
文摘A new composite adsorbent, nano-Fe3O4/bacterial cellulose（BC）, was prepared through blending method. The process of adsorbing Cd2＋ including its isotherm and kinetics measured was studied. The results show that the adsorption efficiency is improved because of huge surface area and surface coordination of nano-Fe3O4 particles. Its adsorption capacity is 27.97 mg/g and the maximum of Cd2＋ removal is 74%. The adsorption kinetics can be described by pseudo-second rate model and the adsorption equilibrium by Langmuir type. The superparamagnetism of nano-Fe3O4 particles can help to solve the difficult separation of single BC adsorbent and lead to the quick separation of composite adsorbent from the liquid if a magnetic field was applied. Cd2＋ can be desorbed effectively by EDTA and HCl from the composite adsorbent, which can make it be reused.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. 020891)
文摘Monooctadecyl maleate, as a polymerizable surfactant, was synthesized by the mono-esterification of maleic anhydride and octadecanol, and was utilized to surface-modify nano-Fe3O4 particles. A polymerizable magnetic fluid was obtained by directly dispersing modified nano-Fe3O4 particles into styrene monomer, and the polystyrene/nano-Fe3O4 composite was prepared through free radical polymerization of polymerizable magnetic fluid. The structure and dispersion status in different dispersion phases of modified nano-Fe3O4 particles were studied by Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectrometry, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, respectively. The experimental results show that the nano-Fe3O4 particles modified by monooctadecyl maleate with the size of about 7-10 nm can be uniformly dispersed into styrene and fixed in the composite during the procedure of polymerization. Thermogravimetric analysis （TGA） and vibrating sample magnetometry （VSM） indicate that the thermal stability of polystyrene/nano-Fe3O4 composite is improved compared to that of pure polystyrene, and the composite is a sort of superparamagnetic materials.
文摘Nano-Fe3O4 particles were prepared by a two-step microemulsion method, the influence of molar ratio of water to NP-5 (R), alkali concentration and temperature on dispersibility and shape of the nanoparticles were discussed. Magnetic studies were also carried out using VSM in this paper. It was found that the optimum preparation parameters are R = 6.0, alkali concentration = 2.5 mol.L–1, initial total iron concentration as 0.88 mol.L–1, and the temperature being 30°C, the prepared nano magnetite particles have uniform size and good dispersibility with a crystal structure belonging to cubicFe3O4 and lattice parameters of a = 8.273 ?. The results of magnetic studies show, magnetic properties of particles are influenced by dispersibility of nanoparticles which depends on size of clusters. The better dispersibility of nanoparticles leads to more ordered inner magnetic vector, and so the stronger magnetic behavior of nano-Fe3O4 particles.
基金supported by the Scientific Funds for Outstanding Young Scientists of China(No.50525619)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51078163,50706014)the National High Technology Research and Development Program(863)of China(No.2006AA05Z304)
文摘Heterogeneous oxidation of gas-phase Hg 0 by nano-Fe 2 O 3 was investigated on a fixed bed reactor, and the effects of oxygen concentration, bed temperature, water vapour concentration and particle size have been discussed. The results showed that Hg 0 could be oxidized by active oxygen atom on the surface of nano-Fe 2 O 3 as well as lattice oxygen in nano-Fe 2 O 3 . Among the factors that affect Hg 0 oxidation by nano-Fe 2 O 3 , bed temperature plays an important role. More than 40% of total mercury was oxidized at 300°C, however, the test temperature at 400°C could cause sintering of nano-catalyst, which led to a lower efficiency of Hg 0 oxidation. The increase of oxygen concentration could promote mercury oxidation and led to higher Hg 0 oxidation efficiency. No obvious mercury oxidation was detected in the pure N 2 atmosphere, which indicates that oxygen is required in the gas stream for mercury oxidation. The presence of water vapour showed different effects on mercury oxidation depending on its concentration. The lower content of water vapour could promote mercury oxidation, while the higher content of water vapour inhibits mercury oxidation.
文摘Ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using water as the solvent through the sol-gel method, which was selected for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and eco-friendly nature. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using a variety of techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). These characterizations confirmed the successful formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The FTIR spectra identified characteristic peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, and XRD analysis, using Scherer’s equation, determined an average crystalline size of 1.2 nm for the Fe3O4 nanoparticles. TGA results demonstrated the thermal stability of the nanoparticles, SEM imaging revealed distinct honeycomb-like structures for the nanoparticles synthesized with water as the solvent, while the VSM analysis was used to determine the magnetic behavior of the nanoparticles.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172135)the Youth Top Talent Project of the National Special Support Program(No.2021-527-07)+1 种基金the Leading Talent Project of the National Special Support Program(No.2022WRLJ003)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(Nos.2022B1515020070 and 2021B1515020083)
文摘High-temperature piezoelectric ceramics are critical for aerospace and other advanced applications,yet achieving high sensitivity and stability under elevated temperatures remains challenging.In this study,we employ a multi-element co-doping strategy combined with domain engineering to significantly enhance the piezoelectric performance and Curie temperature of Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12)(BIT)-based ceramics.Using a solid-state reaction method,W^(6+)/Nb^(5+)/Ta^(5+)/Sb^(3+)non-equivalently co-doped BIT ceramics were synthesized,achieving a high piezoelectric coefficient(d33)of 35 pC N^(-1),an elevated Curie temperature of 687℃,and an increased resistivity of 2.9×10^(6)Ωcm at an optimal doping level of x=0.02.This study further reveals the impact of poling conditions on domain structure,providing new insights for enhancing piezoelectric properties through domain configuration.A second high-voltage,short-duration poling process promotes the formation of large domains,underscoring the role of domain rearrangement in augmenting piezoelectric activity.This work demonstrates the potential of BIT-based ceramics in hightemperature sensing and precision actuation applications,presenting a novel strategy for designing high-performance piezoelectric materials for extreme environments.
基金supported by Cultivating Fund Project of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(2022hspy002).
文摘Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total concentration of NH_(4)^(+)‒N by more than 86%, and effective recovery of PO_(4)^(3-)‒P within three days from concentrated wastewater (WW), although the secreted EPS inhibited the conversion of MgCO_(3) to specific crystal forms (MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O). Moreover, with an increase in PO_(4)^(3-) concentration in WW, these crystals appeared, thus the removal of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P nutrients can be attributed to the combined effect of M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3). We used Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) combined with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the mechanism for competitive interactions between M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3) in removing NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. We identified that the bound EPS accumulated amorphous Mg–P–O dense particles on M. Aeruginosa, while soluble EPS, containing –COOH groups of humic-like substances decreased the pH of the solution and coordinated with Mg^(2+) ions. Therefore, both secreted bound and soluble EPS play a vital role in hindering the transformation of Mg^(2+) ions or MgCO_(3) to MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O crystals within WW, and they enhanced M. Aeruginosa 's ability in absorbing nutrients of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. This mechanism plays a crucial role in the efficient recovery of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P from concentrated wastewater sources such as aerobically or anaerobically digested effluent from various sources like agriculture, livestock, and domestic wastewaters.
基金support from the Natural Science Foundation and Overseas Talent Projects of Jiangxi Province(20242BAB25217,20232BAB214025,20232BCJ25044)the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20232BAB204088)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402132)。
文摘Regulating the orbital spin-electron filling of metal centers via interatomic electron transfer in transition metal oxides is one promising approach to enhancing their electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)performances,while it is still a challenge due to lacking of efficient strategy and deep understanding.In this work,a facile strategy containing electrochemical deposition and annealing in air atmosphere has been proposed to introduce monodispersed neodymium(Nd)atoms into spinel Co_(3)O_(4)nanosheets to trigger the electron transfer.Accordingly,the as-prepared Nd doped Co_(3)O_(4)nanosheets(Nd/Co_(3)O_(4))on nickel foam or carbon cloth showed greatly enhanced OER performances,with low overpotential of 284 and 396 mV at 10 m A cm^(-2),small Tafel slope of 95 and 119 mV dec^(-1)in 1.0 M KOH and 0.5 M H_(2)SO_(4),respectively.The experimental and density function theory results coherently indicate that the charge transfer in the Nd-O-Co asymmetric configuration not only enhances the conductivity of Co_(3)O_(4),but also regulates the filling degree of egorbitals of Co,leading to higher spin states,optimized adsorption ability,and accelerated H_(2)O dissociation process,thus achieving boosted OER activity.
