Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),re...Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),reducing their system volume remains a challenge.In this study,we explored the potential of this innovative type of heat pump in terms of COP and system volume.To broaden the scope of material exploration,we devised a new thermodynamic heat pump system applicable to soft mesoporous materials,in addition to the conventional system that is suitable only for flexible microporous materials.Several key factors have been identified through the comparison of various nanoporous materials and refrigerants.Our systematic investigation reveals that the combination of mechanically softer nanoporous materials with ammonia refrigerants can achieve a high COP and a reduced system volume.展开更多
The globally increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in atmosphere after combustion of coal-or petroleum-based fuels give rise to tremendous interest in searching for porous materials to efficiently capture carb...The globally increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in atmosphere after combustion of coal-or petroleum-based fuels give rise to tremendous interest in searching for porous materials to efficiently capture carbon dioxide(CO_2) and store methane(CH4), where the latter is a kind of clean energy source with abundant reserves and lower CO_2 emission. Hundreds of thousands of porous materials can be enrolled on the candidate list, but how to quickly identify the really promising ones, or even evolve materials(namely, rational design high-performing candidates) based on the large database of present porous materials? In this context, high-throughput computational techniques, which have emerged in the past few years as powerful tools, make the targets of fast evaluation of adsorbents and evolving materials for CO_2 capture and CH_4 storage feasible. This review provides an overview of the recent computational efforts on such related topics and discusses the further development in this field.展开更多
Organic microporous materials based on spiroketal and spirothioketal polymers were synthesized through 1,3- dioxol-forming polymerization reaction between pentaerythritol or pentaerythritol tetrathiol and different ty...Organic microporous materials based on spiroketal and spirothioketal polymers were synthesized through 1,3- dioxol-forming polymerization reaction between pentaerythritol or pentaerythritol tetrathiol and different types of cyclohexa- 1,4-dione derivatives. The structure of the prepared polymers was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and molecular mass measurements. Nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms of the prepared polymers show a large amount of nitrogen adsorbed at low relative pressure indicating microporosity. These polymers have Brunauer Emmitt and Teller （BET） surface areas in the range from 492 （m^2g^-1） to 685 （m^2 g^-1）. The prepared polymers were found to be useful for pervaporation separation of methanol-toluene mixture with a separation factor up to 12.5 and fluxes, varying between 6.7×10-3 kg/（m^2 h） and 13.4 × 10^-3 kg/（m^2 h）.展开更多
The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was...The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was discussed by the simulation method,and the effect of its application as ladle lining was investigated.The results show that the thermal conductivity of the nanoporous thermal insulating material prepared in composition of fumed silica： SiC powder： glass fiber =75： 20：5 （in mass） is 0.023 W · m^-1 · K^-1 at 1 000 ℃,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle is ≤ 5 mm and the average temperature of the ladle outside surface when lined with the nanoporous thermal insulating material is 95 ℃ lower than that with the ordinary thermal insulating material.展开更多
Assessing the adsorption properties of nanoporous materials and determining their structural characterization is critical for progressing the use of such materials for many applications, including gas storage. Gas ads...Assessing the adsorption properties of nanoporous materials and determining their structural characterization is critical for progressing the use of such materials for many applications, including gas storage. Gas adsorption can he used for this characterization because it assesses a broad range of pore sizes, from micropore to mesopore. In the past 20 years, key developments have been achieved both in the knowledge of the adsorption and phase behavior of fluids in ordered nanoporous materials and in the creation and advancement of state-of-the-art approaches based on statistical mechanics, such as molecular sim- ulation and density functional theory. Together with high-resolution experimental procedures for the adsorption of suhcritical and supercritical fluids, this has led to significant advances in physical adsorp- tion textural characterization. In this short, selective review paper, we discuss a few important and central features of the underlying adsorption mechanisms of fluids in a variety of nanoporous materials with well-defined pore structure. The significance of these features for advancing physical adsorption charac- terization and gas storage applications is also discussed.展开更多
The inorganic antimicrobial material was inhibited to the microbes with the added metal ion,Zn.The primary wet product carrying 5%-10% zinc ion was generated under the following conditions：temperature was 95 ℃,solut...The inorganic antimicrobial material was inhibited to the microbes with the added metal ion,Zn.The primary wet product carrying 5%-10% zinc ion was generated under the following conditions：temperature was 95 ℃,solution zinc concentration was 1.2-2.0 mol/L,and the ratio of Zn solution to zeolite weight was 5：1.The final stable product was manufactured after baking in an oven for 1-3 h at the temperature of 500-900 ℃.The baked material was tested for its disinfection effectiveness and coloring effect when mixed with paint coating.Based on the final batch of tests,the zinc content of this anti-microbial product was further optimized.展开更多
Hydrogen generation material is a new kind of energy material that can supply hydrogen by reacting with water and is drawing more and more attention with the development of hydrogen economy. In this study, a novel nan...Hydrogen generation material is a new kind of energy material that can supply hydrogen by reacting with water and is drawing more and more attention with the development of hydrogen economy. In this study, a novel nanoporous magnesium-lithium material prepared by a physical vapor deposition method exhibits an excellent hydrogen generation property. It generates hydrogen efficiently and quickly with saltwater, reaching a hydrogen generation amount of 962 mL g^(-1) and hydrogen generation rates of 60 mL g^(-1)min^(-1), 109 mL g^(-1)min^(-1),256 mL g^(-1)min^(-1) and 367 mL g^(-1)min^(-1) at 0 ℃, 25 ℃, 35 ℃ and 50 ℃, respectively. The nanoporous magnesium-lithium material is composed of a solid solution phase with a magnesium-lithium atomic ratio of 17:3. By synchrotron radiation analysis, the sizes of the nanopores are in the range of 100 nm ~ 600 nm with an average size of 280 nm, and the porosity is calculated to be ~42.4%. The improved hydrogen generation property is attributed to the nanoporous structure with a high specific surface area, and the addition of lithium element which acts as active sites in hydrogen generation process.展开更多
Metal nanoparticles(NPs) supported on porous materials have shown great advantages in many catalytic application fields. Supported metal NPs are receiving extensive attention due to their significant contribution in a...Metal nanoparticles(NPs) supported on porous materials have shown great advantages in many catalytic application fields. Supported metal NPs are receiving extensive attention due to their significant contribution in a wide range of current and future applications, and this is arguably one of the fastest growing research fields. In this review, we highlight various types of metal catalysts that possess great potential in several catalytic reactions. The major focus has been on metal oxides, nanoporous metals and metal NPs supported on metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) and zeolites. Special attention has been given to the synthesis strategies and application of the NPs supported on MOFs and zeolites, which are considered highly interesting and rapidly expanding areas in heterogeneous catalysis. Finally, the prospects of these catalysts have been included in the concluding remarks.展开更多
Titanium-supported nanoporous palladium catalyst （Pd/Ti） was prepared by a hydrothermal method using PdC12 as a precursor, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid （EDTA） as a ligand, and formaldehyde as a reduction agent...Titanium-supported nanoporous palladium catalyst （Pd/Ti） was prepared by a hydrothermal method using PdC12 as a precursor, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid （EDTA） as a ligand, and formaldehyde as a reduction agent. Complex Pd-EDTA^2- is favorable for the formation of Pd particles with nanoscale sizes. The electroactivity of the Pd/Ti catalyst towards the electroreduction of hydrogen peroxide in 1 mol/L NaOH solution was evaluated by voltammetric techniques. Both linear scan voltammetric and chronoamperometric data present significantly large steady-state reduction current density of the hydrogen peroxide electroreduction on the prepared Pd/Ti catalyst. The results show that the prepared Pd/Ti catalyst is an effective electrocatalyst for the electroreduction of hydrogen peroxide in alkaline media.展开更多
High-performance batteries with high density and low cost are needed for the development of largescale energy storage fields such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.The anode with threedimensional(3D)na...High-performance batteries with high density and low cost are needed for the development of largescale energy storage fields such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.The anode with threedimensional(3D)nanoarchitecture is one of the most attractive candidates for high-performance lithiumion batteries(LIBs)and sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its efficient electron/ion transport and high active material mass loading.Although some important breakthroughs have been made in 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials,more improvements are still needed for high cycling stability and high energy density.Herein,the latest research progress of 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials for LIBs and SIBs is reviewed,including nanoporous metal,nanoporous graphene,and their derived foams.Specifically,the storage properties of Li/Na ions,the kinetics of ion/electron transport,and specific chemical interactions are discussed based on the structure design.In addition,the research strategies and structural characteristics of 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials are summarized,providing a reference for the further development of LIBs and SIBs.Meanwhile,the future research directions of LIBs and SIBs have also prospected.展开更多
An efficient and highly chemoselective heterogeneous catalyst system for quinoline hydrogenation was developed using unsupported nanoporous palladium(PdNPore).The PdNPore‐catalyzed chemoselective hydrogenation of qui...An efficient and highly chemoselective heterogeneous catalyst system for quinoline hydrogenation was developed using unsupported nanoporous palladium(PdNPore).The PdNPore‐catalyzed chemoselective hydrogenation of quinoline proceeded smoothly under mild reaction conditions(low H2 pressure and temperature)to yield 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroquinolines(py‐THQs)in satisfactory to excellent yields.Various synthetically useful functional groups,such as halogen,hydroxyl,formyl,ethoxycarbonyl,and aminocarbonyl groups,remained intact during the quinoline hydrogenation.No palladium was leached from PdNPore during the hydrogenation reaction.Moreover,the catalyst was easily recovered and reused without any loss of catalytic activity.The results of kinetic,deuterium‐hydrogen exchange,and deuterium‐labeling experiments indicated that the present hydrogenation involves heterolytic H2 splitting on the surface of the catalyst.展开更多
Barium strontium titanate （Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3, BST）/silicon nanoporous pillar array （Si-NPA） thin films were prepared by a spin-coating/annealing technique based on Si-NPA with micro/nano-structure. Both the isomer co...Barium strontium titanate （Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3, BST）/silicon nanoporous pillar array （Si-NPA） thin films were prepared by a spin-coating/annealing technique based on Si-NPA with micro/nano-structure. Both the isomer conversion of acetylacetone and the network structure combined by enol and Ti-alkoxide facilitate the formation of the BST sol and the subsequent crystallization. Before the perovskite BST begins to form, the intermediate phase （Ba, Sr）Ti2OsCO3 is found. The boundary between BST and Si-NPA is of clarity and little interface diffusion, disclosing that Si-NPA is an ideal template substrate in the preparation of multifunctional composite films.展开更多
Interaction of pulsed transversely excited atmospheric （TEA） CO2-1aser radiation at 10.6 μm with nanoporous activated carbon cloth was investigated. Activated carbon cloth of different adsorption characteristics wa...Interaction of pulsed transversely excited atmospheric （TEA） CO2-1aser radiation at 10.6 μm with nanoporous activated carbon cloth was investigated. Activated carbon cloth of different adsorption characteristics was used. Activated carbon cloth modifications were initiated by laser pulse intensities from 0.5 to 28 MW/cm^2, depending on the cloth adsorption characteristics. CO2 laser radiation was effectively absorbed by the used activated carbon cloth and largely converted into thermal energy. The type of modification depended on laser power density, number of pulses, but mostly on material characteristics such as specific surface area. The higher the surface area of activated carbon cloth, the higher the damage threshold.展开更多
The development of highly efficient and cost-effective electrode materials for catalyzing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is crucial for water splitting technology.The increase in the number of active sites by tunin...The development of highly efficient and cost-effective electrode materials for catalyzing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is crucial for water splitting technology.The increase in the number of active sites by tuning the morphology and structure and the enhancement of the reactivity of active sites by the incorporation of other components are the two main strategies for the enhancement of their catalytic performance.In this study,by combining these two strategies,a unique three-dimensional nanoporous Fe-Co oxyhydroxide layer coated on the carbon cloth(3D-FeCoOOH/CC)was successfully synthesized by in situ electro-oxidation methods,and directly used as a working electrode.The electrode,3D-FeCoOOH/CC,was obtained by the Fe doping process in(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2,followed by continuous in situ electro-oxidization in alkaline medium of“micro go chess piece”arrays on the carbon cloth(MCPAs/CC).Micro characterizations illustrated that the go pieces of MCPAs/CC were completely converted into a thin conformal coating on the carbon cloth fibers.The electrochemical test results showed that the as-synthesized 3D-FeCoOOH/CC exhibited enhanced activity for OER with a low overpotential of 259 mV,at a current density of 10 mA cm^–2,and a small Tafel slope of 34.9 mV dec^–1,as well as superior stability in 1.0 mol L^–1 KOH solution.The extensive analysis revealed that the improved electrochemical surface area,conductivity,Fe-Co bimetallic composition,and the unique 3D porous structure together contributed to the enhanced OER activity of 3D-FeCoOOH/CC.Furthermore,the synthetic strategy applied in this study could be extended to fabricate a series of Co-based electrode materials with the dopant of other transition elements.展开更多
This paper describes a new type of polymeric waveguides which has the core, cladding medium and active nodes made from the same material. Part of the polymer is removed in cladding medium by formation of nanopores. Th...This paper describes a new type of polymeric waveguides which has the core, cladding medium and active nodes made from the same material. Part of the polymer is removed in cladding medium by formation of nanopores. The pores can be filled with liquid crystals (LC) in order to create an active composite medium needed for electrically controlled nodes formation.展开更多
The wide band gap characteristics of gallium oxide make it very suitable for the preparation of solar-blind ultra-violet photodetectors.The responsivity of ultraviolet photodetectors based on thin films is often low.H...The wide band gap characteristics of gallium oxide make it very suitable for the preparation of solar-blind ultra-violet photodetectors.The responsivity of ultraviolet photodetectors based on thin films is often low.However,nanomaterials have excellent photoelectric properties in device applications due to the high stability brought by high specific surface area and high crystal quality.Here,we successfully depositedβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) nanopores on the double-pass ordered porous AAO tem-plate by PLD.The porous AAO template is used as the growth space of nanomaterials,and the gallium oxide material is filled into the pores of the template to form a nanotube structure.By optimizing the preparation process,the relationship be-tween the performance of gallium oxide nanopores and the growth time was studied in depth.With the increase of growth time,the responsivity of the detector was improved.The rise timeτr=0.7 s,the decay timeτ_(d)=1.3 s,and the responsivity reached 4.63 mA·W^(-1),which was higher than 2.24 mA·W^(-1)of the responsivity of silicon-based gallium oxide nanorods.展开更多
Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in future transportation as a promising alternative clean energy source to carbon-based fuels. One of the key challenges to commercialize hydrogen energy is to develop ap...Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in future transportation as a promising alternative clean energy source to carbon-based fuels. One of the key challenges to commercialize hydrogen energy is to develop appropriate onboard hydrogen storage systems, capable of charging and discharging large quantities of hydrogen with fast enough kinetics to meet commercial requirements. Metal organic framework （MOF） is a new type of inorganic and organic hybrid nanoporous particulate materials. Its diverse networks can enhance hydrogen storage through tuning the structure and property of MOFs. The MOF materials so far developed adsorb hydrogen through weak dispersion interactions, which allow significant quantity of hydrogen to be stored at cryogenic temperatures with fast kinetics. Novel MOFs are being developed to strengthen the interactions between hydrogen and MOFs in order to store hydrogen under ambient conditions. This review surveys the development of such candidate materials, their performance and future research needs.展开更多
Latent heat storage performance of a layered perovskite-type compound, 1-C14H29NH3）2ZnCl4（C14Zn）,embedded in a series of silica gel（SG） with pore sizes of d = 15–200 nm is investigated using differential scannin...Latent heat storage performance of a layered perovskite-type compound, 1-C14H29NH3）2ZnCl4（C14Zn）,embedded in a series of silica gel（SG） with pore sizes of d = 15–200 nm is investigated using differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）, and powder X-ray diffractions（XRD）. C14Zn in the nanopores of silica gel shows size-dependent phase transition temperature, enthalpy change and supercooling. They have a stable transition temperature and heat capacity at each size in a short-term thermal cycling. Similar Xray diffraction patterns are observed for the nano-sized and the bulk C（14）Zn. The encapsulation of a phase change material in nanopores is a new way of tuning its thermal energy storage properties for a wider range of temperature regulation.展开更多
Label-free nanopore sensors have emerged as a new generation technology of DNA sequencing and have been widely used for single molecule analysis.Since the firstα-hemolysin biological nanopore,various types of nanopor...Label-free nanopore sensors have emerged as a new generation technology of DNA sequencing and have been widely used for single molecule analysis.Since the firstα-hemolysin biological nanopore,various types of nanopores made of different materials have been under extensive development.Noise represents a common challenge among all types of nanopore sensors.The nanopore noise can be decomposed into four components in the frequency domain(1/f noise,white noise,dielectric noise,and amplifier noise).In this work,we reviewed and summarized the physicalmodels,origins,and reduction methods for each of these noise components.For the first time,we quantitatively benchmarked the root mean square(RMS)noise levels for different types of nanopores,demonstrating a clear material-dependent RMS noise.We anticipate this review article will enhance the understanding of nanopore sensor noises and provide an informative tutorial for developing future nanopore sensors with a high signal-to-noise ratio.展开更多
文摘Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),reducing their system volume remains a challenge.In this study,we explored the potential of this innovative type of heat pump in terms of COP and system volume.To broaden the scope of material exploration,we devised a new thermodynamic heat pump system applicable to soft mesoporous materials,in addition to the conventional system that is suitable only for flexible microporous materials.Several key factors have been identified through the comparison of various nanoporous materials and refrigerants.Our systematic investigation reveals that the combination of mechanically softer nanoporous materials with ammonia refrigerants can achieve a high COP and a reduced system volume.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21706106,21536001 and 21322603)the National Key Basic Research Program of China ("973") (No.2013CB733503)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Normal University(16XLR011)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘The globally increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in atmosphere after combustion of coal-or petroleum-based fuels give rise to tremendous interest in searching for porous materials to efficiently capture carbon dioxide(CO_2) and store methane(CH4), where the latter is a kind of clean energy source with abundant reserves and lower CO_2 emission. Hundreds of thousands of porous materials can be enrolled on the candidate list, but how to quickly identify the really promising ones, or even evolve materials(namely, rational design high-performing candidates) based on the large database of present porous materials? In this context, high-throughput computational techniques, which have emerged in the past few years as powerful tools, make the targets of fast evaluation of adsorbents and evolving materials for CO_2 capture and CH_4 storage feasible. This review provides an overview of the recent computational efforts on such related topics and discusses the further development in this field.
文摘Organic microporous materials based on spiroketal and spirothioketal polymers were synthesized through 1,3- dioxol-forming polymerization reaction between pentaerythritol or pentaerythritol tetrathiol and different types of cyclohexa- 1,4-dione derivatives. The structure of the prepared polymers was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and molecular mass measurements. Nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms of the prepared polymers show a large amount of nitrogen adsorbed at low relative pressure indicating microporosity. These polymers have Brunauer Emmitt and Teller （BET） surface areas in the range from 492 （m^2g^-1） to 685 （m^2 g^-1）. The prepared polymers were found to be useful for pervaporation separation of methanol-toluene mixture with a separation factor up to 12.5 and fluxes, varying between 6.7×10-3 kg/（m^2 h） and 13.4 × 10^-3 kg/（m^2 h）.
文摘The nanoporous thermal insulating material was prepared by using fumed silica,SiC powder and glass fiber as starting materials,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle was discussed by the simulation method,and the effect of its application as ladle lining was investigated.The results show that the thermal conductivity of the nanoporous thermal insulating material prepared in composition of fumed silica： SiC powder： glass fiber =75： 20：5 （in mass） is 0.023 W · m^-1 · K^-1 at 1 000 ℃,the appropriate thickness of the nanoporous thermal insulating material lined in ladle is ≤ 5 mm and the average temperature of the ladle outside surface when lined with the nanoporous thermal insulating material is 95 ℃ lower than that with the ordinary thermal insulating material.
文摘Assessing the adsorption properties of nanoporous materials and determining their structural characterization is critical for progressing the use of such materials for many applications, including gas storage. Gas adsorption can he used for this characterization because it assesses a broad range of pore sizes, from micropore to mesopore. In the past 20 years, key developments have been achieved both in the knowledge of the adsorption and phase behavior of fluids in ordered nanoporous materials and in the creation and advancement of state-of-the-art approaches based on statistical mechanics, such as molecular sim- ulation and density functional theory. Together with high-resolution experimental procedures for the adsorption of suhcritical and supercritical fluids, this has led to significant advances in physical adsorp- tion textural characterization. In this short, selective review paper, we discuss a few important and central features of the underlying adsorption mechanisms of fluids in a variety of nanoporous materials with well-defined pore structure. The significance of these features for advancing physical adsorption charac- terization and gas storage applications is also discussed.
基金Funded by the Construct Plan of Cooperation Project from the Beijing Education Committee(No. XK100080432)
文摘The inorganic antimicrobial material was inhibited to the microbes with the added metal ion,Zn.The primary wet product carrying 5%-10% zinc ion was generated under the following conditions：temperature was 95 ℃,solution zinc concentration was 1.2-2.0 mol/L,and the ratio of Zn solution to zeolite weight was 5：1.The final stable product was manufactured after baking in an oven for 1-3 h at the temperature of 500-900 ℃.The baked material was tested for its disinfection effectiveness and coloring effect when mixed with paint coating.Based on the final batch of tests,the zinc content of this anti-microbial product was further optimized.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant No.51271021]Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality [grant No. 2162025]。
文摘Hydrogen generation material is a new kind of energy material that can supply hydrogen by reacting with water and is drawing more and more attention with the development of hydrogen economy. In this study, a novel nanoporous magnesium-lithium material prepared by a physical vapor deposition method exhibits an excellent hydrogen generation property. It generates hydrogen efficiently and quickly with saltwater, reaching a hydrogen generation amount of 962 mL g^(-1) and hydrogen generation rates of 60 mL g^(-1)min^(-1), 109 mL g^(-1)min^(-1),256 mL g^(-1)min^(-1) and 367 mL g^(-1)min^(-1) at 0 ℃, 25 ℃, 35 ℃ and 50 ℃, respectively. The nanoporous magnesium-lithium material is composed of a solid solution phase with a magnesium-lithium atomic ratio of 17:3. By synchrotron radiation analysis, the sizes of the nanopores are in the range of 100 nm ~ 600 nm with an average size of 280 nm, and the porosity is calculated to be ~42.4%. The improved hydrogen generation property is attributed to the nanoporous structure with a high specific surface area, and the addition of lithium element which acts as active sites in hydrogen generation process.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.NRF-2015R1A4A1041036 and NRF-2018R1C1B6006076)。
文摘Metal nanoparticles(NPs) supported on porous materials have shown great advantages in many catalytic application fields. Supported metal NPs are receiving extensive attention due to their significant contribution in a wide range of current and future applications, and this is arguably one of the fastest growing research fields. In this review, we highlight various types of metal catalysts that possess great potential in several catalytic reactions. The major focus has been on metal oxides, nanoporous metals and metal NPs supported on metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) and zeolites. Special attention has been given to the synthesis strategies and application of the NPs supported on MOFs and zeolites, which are considered highly interesting and rapidly expanding areas in heterogeneous catalysis. Finally, the prospects of these catalysts have been included in the concluding remarks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20876038)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10JJ9003)the Planned Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province, China (No. 2009GK3084)
文摘Titanium-supported nanoporous palladium catalyst （Pd/Ti） was prepared by a hydrothermal method using PdC12 as a precursor, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid （EDTA） as a ligand, and formaldehyde as a reduction agent. Complex Pd-EDTA^2- is favorable for the formation of Pd particles with nanoscale sizes. The electroactivity of the Pd/Ti catalyst towards the electroreduction of hydrogen peroxide in 1 mol/L NaOH solution was evaluated by voltammetric techniques. Both linear scan voltammetric and chronoamperometric data present significantly large steady-state reduction current density of the hydrogen peroxide electroreduction on the prepared Pd/Ti catalyst. The results show that the prepared Pd/Ti catalyst is an effective electrocatalyst for the electroreduction of hydrogen peroxide in alkaline media.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3802200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51801136)+2 种基金the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation of China(No.18JCYBJC41800)the Tianjin science and technology project(Nos.18ZXJMTG00300,20ZYJDJC00100)the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award(DECRA,No.DE180101478)of the Australian Research Council。
文摘High-performance batteries with high density and low cost are needed for the development of largescale energy storage fields such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.The anode with threedimensional(3D)nanoarchitecture is one of the most attractive candidates for high-performance lithiumion batteries(LIBs)and sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its efficient electron/ion transport and high active material mass loading.Although some important breakthroughs have been made in 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials,more improvements are still needed for high cycling stability and high energy density.Herein,the latest research progress of 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials for LIBs and SIBs is reviewed,including nanoporous metal,nanoporous graphene,and their derived foams.Specifically,the storage properties of Li/Na ions,the kinetics of ion/electron transport,and specific chemical interactions are discussed based on the structure design.In addition,the research strategies and structural characteristics of 3D nanoarchitecture anode materials are summarized,providing a reference for the further development of LIBs and SIBs.Meanwhile,the future research directions of LIBs and SIBs have also prospected.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21573032,21773021)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT17ZD212)the International Scientific Partnership Program ISPP at King Saud University for funding this research work through ISPP#0048~~
文摘An efficient and highly chemoselective heterogeneous catalyst system for quinoline hydrogenation was developed using unsupported nanoporous palladium(PdNPore).The PdNPore‐catalyzed chemoselective hydrogenation of quinoline proceeded smoothly under mild reaction conditions(low H2 pressure and temperature)to yield 1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroquinolines(py‐THQs)in satisfactory to excellent yields.Various synthetically useful functional groups,such as halogen,hydroxyl,formyl,ethoxycarbonyl,and aminocarbonyl groups,remained intact during the quinoline hydrogenation.No palladium was leached from PdNPore during the hydrogenation reaction.Moreover,the catalyst was easily recovered and reused without any loss of catalytic activity.The results of kinetic,deuterium‐hydrogen exchange,and deuterium‐labeling experiments indicated that the present hydrogenation involves heterolytic H2 splitting on the surface of the catalyst.
基金supported by the Research Funds of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, China (No.0710908-04-K)Guangxi Natural Science Fund, China (No.0832257)the Research Funds of Education Bureau of Guangxi Province, China (No.200708LX333)
文摘Barium strontium titanate （Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3, BST）/silicon nanoporous pillar array （Si-NPA） thin films were prepared by a spin-coating/annealing technique based on Si-NPA with micro/nano-structure. Both the isomer conversion of acetylacetone and the network structure combined by enol and Ti-alkoxide facilitate the formation of the BST sol and the subsequent crystallization. Before the perovskite BST begins to form, the intermediate phase （Ba, Sr）Ti2OsCO3 is found. The boundary between BST and Si-NPA is of clarity and little interface diffusion, disclosing that Si-NPA is an ideal template substrate in the preparation of multifunctional composite films.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Serbia (Contracts Nos. 45005 and 172019)
文摘Interaction of pulsed transversely excited atmospheric （TEA） CO2-1aser radiation at 10.6 μm with nanoporous activated carbon cloth was investigated. Activated carbon cloth of different adsorption characteristics was used. Activated carbon cloth modifications were initiated by laser pulse intensities from 0.5 to 28 MW/cm^2, depending on the cloth adsorption characteristics. CO2 laser radiation was effectively absorbed by the used activated carbon cloth and largely converted into thermal energy. The type of modification depended on laser power density, number of pulses, but mostly on material characteristics such as specific surface area. The higher the surface area of activated carbon cloth, the higher the damage threshold.
基金supported by the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong (ts201511027)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (2018GGX102030)+1 种基金support from the “Hundred Talent Program” of Chinese academy of Sciences (CAS) (RENZI[2015] 70HAO, Y5100619AM),DICP and QIBEBT (UN201804),Dalian National Laboratory For Clean Energy (DNL),CASResearch Innovation Fund (QIBEBT SZ201801)~~
文摘The development of highly efficient and cost-effective electrode materials for catalyzing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is crucial for water splitting technology.The increase in the number of active sites by tuning the morphology and structure and the enhancement of the reactivity of active sites by the incorporation of other components are the two main strategies for the enhancement of their catalytic performance.In this study,by combining these two strategies,a unique three-dimensional nanoporous Fe-Co oxyhydroxide layer coated on the carbon cloth(3D-FeCoOOH/CC)was successfully synthesized by in situ electro-oxidation methods,and directly used as a working electrode.The electrode,3D-FeCoOOH/CC,was obtained by the Fe doping process in(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2,followed by continuous in situ electro-oxidization in alkaline medium of“micro go chess piece”arrays on the carbon cloth(MCPAs/CC).Micro characterizations illustrated that the go pieces of MCPAs/CC were completely converted into a thin conformal coating on the carbon cloth fibers.The electrochemical test results showed that the as-synthesized 3D-FeCoOOH/CC exhibited enhanced activity for OER with a low overpotential of 259 mV,at a current density of 10 mA cm^–2,and a small Tafel slope of 34.9 mV dec^–1,as well as superior stability in 1.0 mol L^–1 KOH solution.The extensive analysis revealed that the improved electrochemical surface area,conductivity,Fe-Co bimetallic composition,and the unique 3D porous structure together contributed to the enhanced OER activity of 3D-FeCoOOH/CC.Furthermore,the synthetic strategy applied in this study could be extended to fabricate a series of Co-based electrode materials with the dopant of other transition elements.
文摘This paper describes a new type of polymeric waveguides which has the core, cladding medium and active nodes made from the same material. Part of the polymer is removed in cladding medium by formation of nanopores. The pores can be filled with liquid crystals (LC) in order to create an active composite medium needed for electrically controlled nodes formation.
文摘The wide band gap characteristics of gallium oxide make it very suitable for the preparation of solar-blind ultra-violet photodetectors.The responsivity of ultraviolet photodetectors based on thin films is often low.However,nanomaterials have excellent photoelectric properties in device applications due to the high stability brought by high specific surface area and high crystal quality.Here,we successfully depositedβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) nanopores on the double-pass ordered porous AAO tem-plate by PLD.The porous AAO template is used as the growth space of nanomaterials,and the gallium oxide material is filled into the pores of the template to form a nanotube structure.By optimizing the preparation process,the relationship be-tween the performance of gallium oxide nanopores and the growth time was studied in depth.With the increase of growth time,the responsivity of the detector was improved.The rise timeτr=0.7 s,the decay timeτ_(d)=1.3 s,and the responsivity reached 4.63 mA·W^(-1),which was higher than 2.24 mA·W^(-1)of the responsivity of silicon-based gallium oxide nanorods.
文摘Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in future transportation as a promising alternative clean energy source to carbon-based fuels. One of the key challenges to commercialize hydrogen energy is to develop appropriate onboard hydrogen storage systems, capable of charging and discharging large quantities of hydrogen with fast enough kinetics to meet commercial requirements. Metal organic framework （MOF） is a new type of inorganic and organic hybrid nanoporous particulate materials. Its diverse networks can enhance hydrogen storage through tuning the structure and property of MOFs. The MOF materials so far developed adsorb hydrogen through weak dispersion interactions, which allow significant quantity of hydrogen to be stored at cryogenic temperatures with fast kinetics. Novel MOFs are being developed to strengthen the interactions between hydrogen and MOFs in order to store hydrogen under ambient conditions. This review surveys the development of such candidate materials, their performance and future research needs.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Found of China (No. 21273138)
文摘Latent heat storage performance of a layered perovskite-type compound, 1-C14H29NH3）2ZnCl4（C14Zn）,embedded in a series of silica gel（SG） with pore sizes of d = 15–200 nm is investigated using differential scanning calorimetry（DSC）, and powder X-ray diffractions（XRD）. C14Zn in the nanopores of silica gel shows size-dependent phase transition temperature, enthalpy change and supercooling. They have a stable transition temperature and heat capacity at each size in a short-term thermal cycling. Similar Xray diffraction patterns are observed for the nano-sized and the bulk C（14）Zn. The encapsulation of a phase change material in nanopores is a new way of tuning its thermal energy storage properties for a wider range of temperature regulation.
基金the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1710831,1902503,and 1912410.Any opinions,findingsconclusions or recommendations expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation+2 种基金This project was also partially supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFB0402700)National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Projects of China(51727901)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2017M620942).
文摘Label-free nanopore sensors have emerged as a new generation technology of DNA sequencing and have been widely used for single molecule analysis.Since the firstα-hemolysin biological nanopore,various types of nanopores made of different materials have been under extensive development.Noise represents a common challenge among all types of nanopore sensors.The nanopore noise can be decomposed into four components in the frequency domain(1/f noise,white noise,dielectric noise,and amplifier noise).In this work,we reviewed and summarized the physicalmodels,origins,and reduction methods for each of these noise components.For the first time,we quantitatively benchmarked the root mean square(RMS)noise levels for different types of nanopores,demonstrating a clear material-dependent RMS noise.We anticipate this review article will enhance the understanding of nanopore sensor noises and provide an informative tutorial for developing future nanopore sensors with a high signal-to-noise ratio.
