Imaging hypoxia using fluorescence probes for nitroreductase(NTR) have attracted much attention in last decade. At least three different linkers have been commonly used to connect the recognition unit and reporting ...Imaging hypoxia using fluorescence probes for nitroreductase(NTR) have attracted much attention in last decade. At least three different linkers have been commonly used to connect the recognition unit and reporting unit in reported probes for NTR. Meanwhile, the linker is known to be a key factor for achieving best sensing performance. In this work, three near-infrared fluorescence probes CyNP-1, CyNP-2 and CyNP-3 were designed and synthesized from an aminocyanine dye CyNP. The three probes have the same recognition unit and same fluorescence reporting unit, but different linkers. CyNP-1 was found to have the best sensing performance for NTR with 40-fold of fluorescence enhancement. It is well investigated how the difference of the linkers brings out the different sensing performance by HPLC, MS and docking calculations. In the end, CyNP-1 was found to have good selectivity for NTR and used to imaging hypoxia in Hela cells.展开更多
In this paper,we have developed a highly efficient method for the direct preparation of propylene carbonate from propylene and carbon dioxide(CO2) using quaternary ammonium heteropolyphosphatotungstate–quaternary a...In this paper,we have developed a highly efficient method for the direct preparation of propylene carbonate from propylene and carbon dioxide(CO2) using quaternary ammonium heteropolyphosphatotungstate–quaternary ammonium halide catalytic system with anhydrous hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant through one-pot two-step process.The effects of the amount of tetrabutylammonium bromide(TBAB),the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and other reaction conditions were investigated.The catalyst system gave an optimum propylene oxide yield(91%) at75°C in oxidation step and the highest propylene carbonate yield(99%) at 140°C and 3.0 MPa in cycloaddition step.Based on the results,a reaction mechanism has been proposed.展开更多
Rational design of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts at low cost would greatly benefit the economy.Taking advantage of earth-abundant elements Si,Co and Ni,we produce a unique-structure where cobalt-nickel silic...Rational design of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts at low cost would greatly benefit the economy.Taking advantage of earth-abundant elements Si,Co and Ni,we produce a unique-structure where cobalt-nickel silicate hydroxide[Co_(2.5)Ni_(0.5)Si_(2)O_(5)(OH)_(4)]is vertically grown on a reduced graphene oxide(rGO)support(CNS@rGO).This is developed as a low-cost and prospective OER catalyst.Compared to cobalt or nickel silicate hydroxide@rGO(CS@rGO and NS@rGO,respectively)nanoarrays,the bimetal CNS@rGO nanoarray exhibits impressive OER performance with an overpotential of 307 mV@10 mA cm^(-2).This value is higher than that of CS@rGO and NS@rGO.The CNS@rGO nanoarray has an overpotential of 446 mV@100 mA cm^(-2),about 1.4 times that of the commercial RuO_(2)electrocatalyst.The achieved OER activity is superior to the state-of-the-art metal oxides/hydroxides and their derivatives.The vertically grown nanostructure and optimized metal-support electronic interactions play an indispensable role for OER performance improvement,including a fast electron transfer pathway,short proton/electron diffusion distance,more active metal centers,as well as optimized dualatomic electron density.Taking advantage of interlay chemical regulation and the in-situ growth method,the advanced-structural CNS@rGO nanoarrays provide a new horizon to the rational and flexible design of efficient and promising OER electrocatalysts.展开更多
With the rapid development of flexible and portable microelectronics,the extreme demand for miniaturized,mechanically flexible,and integrated microsystems are strongly stimulated.Here,biomass-derived carbons(BDCs)are ...With the rapid development of flexible and portable microelectronics,the extreme demand for miniaturized,mechanically flexible,and integrated microsystems are strongly stimulated.Here,biomass-derived carbons(BDCs)are prepared by KOH activation using Qamgur precursor,exhibiting three-dimensional(3D)hierarchical porous structure.Benefiting from unobstructed 3D hierarchical porous structure,BDCs provide an excellent specific capacitance of 433 F g^(-1)and prominent cyclability without capacitance degradation after 50000 cycles at 50 A g^(-1).Furthermore,BDC-based planar micro-supercapacitors(MSCs)without metal collector,prepared by mask-assisted coating,exhibit outstanding areal-specific capacitance of 84 mF cm^(-2)and areal energy density of 10.6μWh cm^(-2),exceeding most of the previous carbon-based MSCs.Impressively,the MSCs disclose extraordinary flexibility with capacitance retention of almost 100%under extreme bending state.More importantly,a flexible planar integrated system composed of the MSC and temperature sensor is assembled to efficiently monitor the temperature variation,providing a feasible route for flexible MSC-based functional micro-devices.展开更多
Adsorption state of catalyst on photoanode is an important factor on influencing the performance of dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DS-PECs) for water splitting. Photoanode TiO2(1 + 2) was assembled with Ru...Adsorption state of catalyst on photoanode is an important factor on influencing the performance of dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DS-PECs) for water splitting. Photoanode TiO2(1 + 2) was assembled with Ru(bpy)(3) phosphoric acid derivative (complex 1) as photosensitizer and complex 2 as water oxidation catalyst to compare with photoanode TiO2(1 + 3). The photocurrent density of photoanode TiO2(1 + 3) with catalyst 3 synthesized with only one end fixing on the surface of TiO2 is about four-fold of the photoanode assembled with catalyst 2 fixing with two claws on the surface of TiO2. The phenomenon should be caused by the littery arrangement and shorter distance of catalyst 2 from the active center of catalyst to TiO2 on the surface of semiconductor which led to lowly efficient electron transfer. (C) 2016 Science Press and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press. All rights reserved展开更多
Zeolite nanosheets with a short b-axis thickness are highly desirable in lots of catalytic reactions due to their reduced diffusion resistance. Nevertheless, conventional synthesis methods usually require expensive st...Zeolite nanosheets with a short b-axis thickness are highly desirable in lots of catalytic reactions due to their reduced diffusion resistance. Nevertheless, conventional synthesis methods usually require expensive structure-directing agents(SDAs), pricey raw materials, and eco-unfriendly fluorine-containing additives. Here, we contributed a cost-effective and fluoride-free synthesis method for synthesizing high-quality MFI zeolite nanosheets through a Silicalite-1(Sil-1) seed suspension and urea cooperative strategy, only with inexpensive colloidal silica as the Si source. Our approach was effective for synthesizing both Sil-1 and aluminum-containing ZSM-5 nanosheets. By optimizing key synthesis parameters,including seed aging time, seed quantity, and urea concentration, we achieved precise control over the crystal face aspect ratio and b-axis thickness. We also revealed a non-classical oriented nanosheet growth mechanism, where Sil-1 seeds induced the formation of quasi-ordered precursor particles, and the(010)crystal planes of these particles facilitated urea adsorption, thereby promoting c-axis-oriented growth.The obtained ZSM-5 nanosheets exhibited exceptional catalytic performance in the benzene alkylation with ethanol, maintaining stability for over 500 h, which is 5 times longer than traditional ZSM-5 catalysts. Furthermore, large-scale production of ZSM-5 nanosheets was successfully carried out in a 3 L highpressure autoclave, yielding samples consistent with those from laboratory-scale synthesis. This work marks a significant step forward in the sustainable and efficient production of MFI nanosheets using inexpensive and environmentally friendly raw materials, offering the broad applicability in catalysis.展开更多
CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based c...CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based catalysts for efficient CO_(2)conversion to target C_(2-4)=products.The electronic interaction and confinement effect of electron-deficient graphene inner surface on the active phase are effective to improve surface chemical properties and enhance the catalytic performance.Here,we report a core-shell FeCo alloy catalyst with graphene layers confinement prepared by a simple sol-gel method.The electron transfer from Fe species to curved graphene inner surface modifies the surface electronic structure of the active phaseχ-(Fe_(x)Co_(1-x))_(5)C_(2)and improves CO_(2)adsorption capacity,enhancing the efficient conversion of CO_(2)and moderate C-C coupling.Therefore,the catalyst FeCoK@C exhibits C_(2-4)=selectivity of 33.0%while maintaining high CO_(2)conversion of 52.0%.The high stability without obvious deactivation for over 100 h and unprecedented C_(2-4)=space time yield(STY)up to 52.9 mmolCO_(2)·g^(-1)·h^(-1)demonstrate its potential for practical application.This work provides an efficient strategy for the development of high-performance CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts.展开更多
Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death driven by oxidative damage,and is implicated in various pathological conditions,including neurodegenerative diseases,retinal damage,and ischemia-reperfusion injury of organs.I...Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death driven by oxidative damage,and is implicated in various pathological conditions,including neurodegenerative diseases,retinal damage,and ischemia-reperfusion injury of organs.Inhibiting ferroptosis has shown great promise as a therapeutic strategy for these diseases,underscoring the urgent need to develop effective ferroptosis inhibitors.Although Ferrostatin-1(Fer-1)is a potent ferroptosis inhibitor,its susceptibility to oxidation and metabolic inactivation limits its clinical utility.In this study,the accumulation of peroxides and the resulting oxidative damage in the cellular microenvironment during ferroptosis were utilized to design Ferrostatin-1 prodrugs with reactive oxygen species-responsive features.This approach led to the development of a series of ferroptosis inhibitors that were capable of recognizing oxidative damage in diseased areas,allowing for targeted release and improved stability.The novel compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects and selectivity against RSL-3-induced ferroptosis in HK-2 cells,with compound a1 exhibiting an EC50 of 15.4�0.7μM,outperforming Fer-1.These compounds effectively identify the oxidative microenvironment associated with ferroptosis,enabling the targeted release of Fer-1,which prevents lipid peroxide accumulation and inhibits ferroptosis.This strategy holds promise for treating diseases related to ferroptosis,offering a targeted and intelligent therapeutic approach.展开更多
The abnormal metabolic activity of the tumor can increase the oxygen consumption in tumor cells,and the poor blood perfusion often happens in tumor regions as well,which are the main reasons that result in a hypoxic s...The abnormal metabolic activity of the tumor can increase the oxygen consumption in tumor cells,and the poor blood perfusion often happens in tumor regions as well,which are the main reasons that result in a hypoxic situation in the tumor.A fluorescence probe,AQD,with selective response toward hypoxia was designed for the detection of hypoxic tumor cells,which was obtained by the covalent connection of a large planar conjugated fluorophore with good fluorescence stability and a N,N-dimethylaniline moiety via the azo bond.The introduction of the azo bond in AQD caused significant fluorescence emission quenching,and the probe was reduced under hypoxic conditions to release the fluorophore via breaking the azo bond,resulting in the gradual recovery of fluorescence emission.Probe AQD exhibited a remarkable fluorescence response in hypoxic conditions,high selectivity,and good biocompatibility,which was successfully used for the imaging of hypoxic tumor cells and realized the detection of hypoxic A549 cells.展开更多
Mercury removal from coal combustion flue gas remains a significant challenge for environmental protection due to the lack of cost-effective sorbents.In this study,a series of red mud(RM)-based sorbents impregnated wi...Mercury removal from coal combustion flue gas remains a significant challenge for environmental protection due to the lack of cost-effective sorbents.In this study,a series of red mud(RM)-based sorbents impregnated with sodium halides(NaBr and NaI)are presented to capture elemental mercury(Hg^(0))from flue gas.The modified RM underwent comprehensive characterization,including analysis of its textural qualities,crystal structure,chemical composition,and thermal properties.The results indicate that the halide impregnation substantially impacts the surface area and pore size of the RM.Hg^(0) removal performance was evaluated on a fixed-bed reactor in simulated flue gas(consisting of N_(2),O_(2),CO_(2),NO and SO_(2),etc.)on a modified RM.At an optimal adsorption temperature of 160℃,NaI-modified sorbent(RMI5)offers a removal efficiency of 98%in a mixture of gas,including O_(2),NO and HCl.Furthermore,pseudo-second-order model fitting results demonstrate the chemisorption mechanism for the adsorption of Hg^(0) in kinetic investigations.展开更多
Transducing thermal energy into mechanical movements via molecular reconfigurations offers a cutting-edge approach to thermal actuating materials,which could be applied to sensors,energy harvesting and storage devices...Transducing thermal energy into mechanical movements via molecular reconfigurations offers a cutting-edge approach to thermal actuating materials,which could be applied to sensors,energy harvesting and storage devices[1].Thermal expansion is a pivotal aspect in solid state chemistry,intricately intertwined with various factors such as crystal structure,chemical composition,electronic configuration,microstructure,and defects.Most materials undergo isotropic and positive thermal expansion(PTE)because of the disharmonic vibrational amplitudes of their chemical bonds.Moreover,anisotropic thermal expansion(ATE)and negative thermal expansion(NTE)are fascinating physical attributes of solids,which can originate from electronic or magnetic mechanisms,as well as through a transverse phonon mechanism in insulating lattice solids.展开更多
In photolithography,shortening the exposure wavelength from ultraviolet to extreme ultraviolet(EUV,13.5 nm)and soft X-ray region in terms of beyond EUV(BEUV,6.X nm)and water window X-ray(WWX,2.2–4.4 nm)is expected to...In photolithography,shortening the exposure wavelength from ultraviolet to extreme ultraviolet(EUV,13.5 nm)and soft X-ray region in terms of beyond EUV(BEUV,6.X nm)and water window X-ray(WWX,2.2–4.4 nm)is expected to further miniaturize the technology node down to sub-5 nm level.However,the absorption ability of molecules in these ranges,especially WWX region,is unknown,which should be very important for the utilization of energy.Herein,the molar absorption cross sections of different elements at 2.4 nm of WWX were firstly calculated and compared with the wavelengths of 13.5 nm and 6.7 nm.Based on the absorption cross sections in these ranges and density estimation results from the density-functional theory calculation,the linear absorption coefficients of typical resist materials,including metal-oxy clusters,organic small molecules,polymers,and photoacid generators(PAGs),are evaluated.The analysis suggests that the Zn cluster has higher absorption in BEUV,whereas the Sn cluster has higher absorption in WWX.Doping PAGs with high EUV absorption atoms improves chemically amplified photoresist(CAR)polymer absorption performance.However,for WWX,it is necessary to introduce an absorption layer containing high WWX absorption elements such as Zr,Sn,and Hf to increase the WWX absorption.展开更多
This study investigates the intersystem crossing(ISC)mechanism in donor-acceptor(D-A)type distyryl-BODIPY photosensitizers,including previously reported M1(benzene donor),M2,M3(phenothiazine donors),and newly predicte...This study investigates the intersystem crossing(ISC)mechanism in donor-acceptor(D-A)type distyryl-BODIPY photosensitizers,including previously reported M1(benzene donor),M2,M3(phenothiazine donors),and newly predicted M4(triphenylamine donor),M5-M7(nitrogen-containing aliphatic rings with thiophene donors).Using computational chemistry,we analyzed their geometric configurations,spectral properties,spin-orbit coupling,and electron-hole orbitals.We found that S_(2) is a charge transfer singlet state(^(1)CT),T2is a locally excited triplet state(^(3)LE),and the S_(2)→T_(2)transition is the main ISC pathway in M2-M7,following the ^(1)CT→^(3)LE mechanism.M5-M7 show near-vertical dihedral angles between donor and acceptor in the S_(2) state relative to M2-M4,facilitating charge transfer.The strain energies in the nitrogen-containing rings of M5-M7 affect oxidation potentials and ISC.M5,with the highest strain energy,shows the lowest oxidation potential,smaller△_(ES2-T2),highest SOC,and fastest kisc,making it the most efficient predicted singlet oxygen producer.This research clarifies the structure-performance relationships of near-infrared D-A type distyryl-BODIPY photosensitizers and provides a theoretical foundation for developing heavy-atom-free photosensitizers with tuned fluorescence quantum yield and singlet oxygen quantum yield.展开更多
Dye-based color films are increasingly considered as viable alternatives to pigment-based color films in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensors.Herein,a series of azo dyes utilizing 5-methyl-2-phe...Dye-based color films are increasingly considered as viable alternatives to pigment-based color films in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensors.Herein,a series of azo dyes utilizing 5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(2-phenylhydrazono)-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one as the coupling component and aromatic amines with various electron-withdrawing groups(NO_(2),CN,Br) as diazo components were designed and synthesized.The presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding between the hydrogen atom on the N-H group and the oxygen atom of the C=O group of the hydrazo structure facilitates the formation of a stable six-membered ring.Additionally,the electron-withdrawing groups in the diazo component further stabilize this hydrogen-bonded structure.As a result,these azo dyes(P-2,P-3,P-4,P-5)exhibit not only excellent light stability but also ultra-highly thermal stability(T_(d)> 260℃).Therein,the synthesized dyes P-2 and P-3 with great bright yellow color(~400 nm),proper solubility(~6.00g/100 g)were selected to make for color films.And their dye-based color films displayed ultra-highly thermal and light stability(color difference ΔE<3).Notably,the increased planarity of the molecular structure by hydrogen bonding for the novel dyes ensures a balance between high transmittance(>90%) in the 550-780 nm wavelength range and the solvent resistance of the dye-based color films.This work contributes to the advancement of next-generation smart CMOS devices and offers valuable insights into the design of azo dyes for applications in the field of organic electronics.展开更多
Mitochondria are crucial organelles responsible for maintaining cell growth,and their homeostasis is closely linked to p H regulation.Physiologically,mitochondria exhibit a weakly alkaline state(pH~8.0).However,when s...Mitochondria are crucial organelles responsible for maintaining cell growth,and their homeostasis is closely linked to p H regulation.Physiologically,mitochondria exhibit a weakly alkaline state(pH~8.0).However,when subjected to stress stimuli that cause damage,cells initiate the process of mitophagy,resulting in mitochondrial acidification.Therefore,monitoring changes in mitochondrial p H to comprehend the physiological processes associated with mitophagy is essential.In this study,we developed an asymmetric pentamethine cyanine dye Cy5.5-H-Cy N as a probe for continuous monitoring of mitophagy in living cells.By incorporating an azaindole structure into the dye molecule,a ratiometric fluorescence response was achieved that is specifically responsive to p H variations while preserving its ability to target mitochondria and emit near-infrared fluorescence.Through various methods inducing mitophagy,Cy5.5-H-Cy N was employed to determine mitochondrial p H quantitatively,demonstrating its suitability as an ideal probe for continuous monitoring of mitophagy in living cells.展开更多
The asymmetric alternating copolymerization of meso-epoxide and cyclic anhydrides provides an efficient access to enantiopure polyesters.Contrary to the extensive investigation of the stereochemistry resulting from ep...The asymmetric alternating copolymerization of meso-epoxide and cyclic anhydrides provides an efficient access to enantiopure polyesters.Contrary to the extensive investigation of the stereochemistry resulting from epoxide building block,the chirality from anhydride and the configurational match with epoxide remain elusive.Herein,we discover that the bimetallic chromium catalysts have led to an obvious enhancement in terms of reactivity and enantioselectivity for the asymmetric copolymerization of meso-epoxide with various non-symmetric chiral anhydrides.Up to 97%ee was obtained during the asymmetric copolymerization of cyclohexene oxide(CHO)with(R)-methylsuccinic anhydride(R-MSA),and three-or four-carbon chiral centers were simultaneously installed in the aliphatic polyester backbone.In particular,the different combinations of stereochemistry in epoxide and anhydride building blocks considerably affect the thermal properties and crystalline behaviors of the resulting polyesters.This study uncovers an interesting method for regulating polymer crystallinity via matching the chirality of different monomers.展开更多
Selective electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)of alkynes in water using Cu catalysts is highly relevant for the production of value-added chemicals.However,achieving high olefin selectivity still poses extreme ch...Selective electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)of alkynes in water using Cu catalysts is highly relevant for the production of value-added chemicals.However,achieving high olefin selectivity still poses extreme challenges due to the susceptibility of the copper cathode in a reduction environment.Herein,a small molecule modulation electrodeposition strategy is introduced that regulates the structure of Cubased materials through modification with citric acid(CA)ligands,aiming for highly active and selective ECSH.The as-prepared EDCu-CA electrode achieves more than 97%alkyne conversion and 99%olefin selectivity.In-situ Raman and Auger electron spectroscopy(AES)data provide evidence that active Cu^(+)sites can stably exist in the EDCu-CA during the catalytic process.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that the modulation by CA contributes to maintaining Cu in a positive valence state,and Cu^(+)can inhibit the over-hydrogenation of olefins.Moreover,by utilizing a large-area electrode for longterm electrolysis,g-level conversion and a 92%separation yield of olefin can be achieved,demonstrating a viable application prospect.This study offers a promising route for designing Cu-based catalysts for the highly selective electrocata lytic conversion of organic substrates to value-added chemicals in water.展开更多
The efficacy of photodynamic therapy(PDT)for breast tumors is hindered by challenges such as inadequate tumor targeting,limited treatment depth,and strong oxygen dependence.Herein,a promising photosensitizer VP-B was ...The efficacy of photodynamic therapy(PDT)for breast tumors is hindered by challenges such as inadequate tumor targeting,limited treatment depth,and strong oxygen dependence.Herein,a promising photosensitizer VP-B was developed to simultaneously address all the aforementioned issues for the treatment of hypoxic deep-seated breast tumors.The biotinylated photosensitizer VP-B not only exhibited precise targeting towards breast tumor tissue,but also efficiently triggered the generation of abundant1O2and O2-·under 690 nm red light irradiation.Indeed,the red light penetration ability enabled VP-B to achieve successful application in a mouse orthotopic breast tumor model.After intravenous administration,VP-B can selectively target tumor tissues and significantly inhibit the growth of hypoxic deep-seated tumors.Therefore,this new typeⅠ&Ⅱphotosensitizer could boost fluorescence-guided photodynamic therapy of other hypoxic solid tumors.展开更多
In the petroleum industry,the properties of catalysts play a crucial role in the performance of hydroprocessing reactions.Carbon modification can effectively regulate the physicochemical properties of catalysts,but fu...In the petroleum industry,the properties of catalysts play a crucial role in the performance of hydroprocessing reactions.Carbon modification can effectively regulate the physicochemical properties of catalysts,but further in-depth research is necessary.In this study,ethylene glycol was used as the carbon source to investigate the impact of varying carbon amounts on the performance of the Mo-Ni/Al_(2)O_(3)hydrogenation catalyst.The results showed that both the pore structure and surface hydroxyl groups of catalysts can be adjusted after carbon modification.As the carbon content increased,the surface acidity of catalysts gradually decreased,and the interaction between carrier and active metal gradually weakened,leading to more octahedral coordination in form of polynuclear polymolybdic acid.The dispersion and sulfidation degree of Mo species improved,ultimately resulting in more hydrogenation active phases.Consequently,the catalyst exhibited enhanced hydrodesulfurization(HDS)and hydrodenitrification(HDN)activities.展开更多
CuZn-based catalyst is an attractive catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation,but it early deactivates and its methanol yield still needs to improve.In this study,Y_(2)O_(3)was introduced to Cu/ZnO usi...CuZn-based catalyst is an attractive catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation,but it early deactivates and its methanol yield still needs to improve.In this study,Y_(2)O_(3)was introduced to Cu/ZnO using a one-pot hydrothermal method,and exhibits a synergistic effect of ZnO and Y_(2)O_(3)on enhancing methanol yield and the stability.We found that the interaction between Y_(2)O_(3)and ZnO results in abundant oxygen vacancies formation,thereby enhancing CO_(2)adsorption and activation.Kinetic analysis and in situ DRIFTS suggest that RWGS forming CO and methanol formation compete for a mutual intermediate HCOO^(*),and the introduction of Y_(2)O_(3)to Cu/ZnO raises the energy barrier for the CO formation but lowers that for methanol formation,thus enhancing the methanol yield on Cu/ZnO/Y_(2)O_(3).展开更多
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21421005, 21576038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (No. DUT16TD21)Science Program of Dalian City (Nos. 2014J11JH133, 2015J12JH207)
文摘Imaging hypoxia using fluorescence probes for nitroreductase(NTR) have attracted much attention in last decade. At least three different linkers have been commonly used to connect the recognition unit and reporting unit in reported probes for NTR. Meanwhile, the linker is known to be a key factor for achieving best sensing performance. In this work, three near-infrared fluorescence probes CyNP-1, CyNP-2 and CyNP-3 were designed and synthesized from an aminocyanine dye CyNP. The three probes have the same recognition unit and same fluorescence reporting unit, but different linkers. CyNP-1 was found to have the best sensing performance for NTR with 40-fold of fluorescence enhancement. It is well investigated how the difference of the linkers brings out the different sensing performance by HPLC, MS and docking calculations. In the end, CyNP-1 was found to have good selectivity for NTR and used to imaging hypoxia in Hela cells.
文摘In this paper,we have developed a highly efficient method for the direct preparation of propylene carbonate from propylene and carbon dioxide(CO2) using quaternary ammonium heteropolyphosphatotungstate–quaternary ammonium halide catalytic system with anhydrous hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant through one-pot two-step process.The effects of the amount of tetrabutylammonium bromide(TBAB),the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and other reaction conditions were investigated.The catalyst system gave an optimum propylene oxide yield(91%) at75°C in oxidation step and the highest propylene carbonate yield(99%) at 140°C and 3.0 MPa in cycloaddition step.Based on the results,a reaction mechanism has been proposed.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT21LK34)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2020-MS-113).
文摘Rational design of oxygen evolution reaction(OER)catalysts at low cost would greatly benefit the economy.Taking advantage of earth-abundant elements Si,Co and Ni,we produce a unique-structure where cobalt-nickel silicate hydroxide[Co_(2.5)Ni_(0.5)Si_(2)O_(5)(OH)_(4)]is vertically grown on a reduced graphene oxide(rGO)support(CNS@rGO).This is developed as a low-cost and prospective OER catalyst.Compared to cobalt or nickel silicate hydroxide@rGO(CS@rGO and NS@rGO,respectively)nanoarrays,the bimetal CNS@rGO nanoarray exhibits impressive OER performance with an overpotential of 307 mV@10 mA cm^(-2).This value is higher than that of CS@rGO and NS@rGO.The CNS@rGO nanoarray has an overpotential of 446 mV@100 mA cm^(-2),about 1.4 times that of the commercial RuO_(2)electrocatalyst.The achieved OER activity is superior to the state-of-the-art metal oxides/hydroxides and their derivatives.The vertically grown nanostructure and optimized metal-support electronic interactions play an indispensable role for OER performance improvement,including a fast electron transfer pathway,short proton/electron diffusion distance,more active metal centers,as well as optimized dualatomic electron density.Taking advantage of interlay chemical regulation and the in-situ growth method,the advanced-structural CNS@rGO nanoarrays provide a new horizon to the rational and flexible design of efficient and promising OER electrocatalysts.
基金support from Liao Ning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1907144)Dalian Youth Science and Technology Star Project Support Program(No.2017RQ104)+6 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFB0311600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22125903,51872283,22075279)Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program(Grant XLYC1807153)Dalian Innovation Support Plan for High Level Talents(2019RT09)Dalian National Laboratory For Clean Energy(DNL),CAS,DNL Cooperation Fund,CAS(DNL201912,DNL201915,DNL202016,DNL202019)DICP(DICP ZZBS201802,DICP I2020032)The Joint Fund of the Yulin University and the Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy(YLU-DNL Fund 2021002,2021009).
文摘With the rapid development of flexible and portable microelectronics,the extreme demand for miniaturized,mechanically flexible,and integrated microsystems are strongly stimulated.Here,biomass-derived carbons(BDCs)are prepared by KOH activation using Qamgur precursor,exhibiting three-dimensional(3D)hierarchical porous structure.Benefiting from unobstructed 3D hierarchical porous structure,BDCs provide an excellent specific capacitance of 433 F g^(-1)and prominent cyclability without capacitance degradation after 50000 cycles at 50 A g^(-1).Furthermore,BDC-based planar micro-supercapacitors(MSCs)without metal collector,prepared by mask-assisted coating,exhibit outstanding areal-specific capacitance of 84 mF cm^(-2)and areal energy density of 10.6μWh cm^(-2),exceeding most of the previous carbon-based MSCs.Impressively,the MSCs disclose extraordinary flexibility with capacitance retention of almost 100%under extreme bending state.More importantly,a flexible planar integrated system composed of the MSC and temperature sensor is assembled to efficiently monitor the temperature variation,providing a feasible route for flexible MSC-based functional micro-devices.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(2014CB23940)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20923006,21120102036,91233201 and 21573033)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant number DUT13RC(3)103,DUT15LK08)the China Postdoctoral Foundation 2015M582157the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals(KF1513)the Basic Research Project of Key Laboratory of Liaoning(LZ2015015)
文摘Adsorption state of catalyst on photoanode is an important factor on influencing the performance of dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DS-PECs) for water splitting. Photoanode TiO2(1 + 2) was assembled with Ru(bpy)(3) phosphoric acid derivative (complex 1) as photosensitizer and complex 2 as water oxidation catalyst to compare with photoanode TiO2(1 + 3). The photocurrent density of photoanode TiO2(1 + 3) with catalyst 3 synthesized with only one end fixing on the surface of TiO2 is about four-fold of the photoanode assembled with catalyst 2 fixing with two claws on the surface of TiO2. The phenomenon should be caused by the littery arrangement and shorter distance of catalyst 2 from the active center of catalyst to TiO2 on the surface of semiconductor which led to lowly efficient electron transfer. (C) 2016 Science Press and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press. All rights reserved
基金Joint Project of Dalian University of Technology-Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (HX20230236)。
文摘Zeolite nanosheets with a short b-axis thickness are highly desirable in lots of catalytic reactions due to their reduced diffusion resistance. Nevertheless, conventional synthesis methods usually require expensive structure-directing agents(SDAs), pricey raw materials, and eco-unfriendly fluorine-containing additives. Here, we contributed a cost-effective and fluoride-free synthesis method for synthesizing high-quality MFI zeolite nanosheets through a Silicalite-1(Sil-1) seed suspension and urea cooperative strategy, only with inexpensive colloidal silica as the Si source. Our approach was effective for synthesizing both Sil-1 and aluminum-containing ZSM-5 nanosheets. By optimizing key synthesis parameters,including seed aging time, seed quantity, and urea concentration, we achieved precise control over the crystal face aspect ratio and b-axis thickness. We also revealed a non-classical oriented nanosheet growth mechanism, where Sil-1 seeds induced the formation of quasi-ordered precursor particles, and the(010)crystal planes of these particles facilitated urea adsorption, thereby promoting c-axis-oriented growth.The obtained ZSM-5 nanosheets exhibited exceptional catalytic performance in the benzene alkylation with ethanol, maintaining stability for over 500 h, which is 5 times longer than traditional ZSM-5 catalysts. Furthermore, large-scale production of ZSM-5 nanosheets was successfully carried out in a 3 L highpressure autoclave, yielding samples consistent with those from laboratory-scale synthesis. This work marks a significant step forward in the sustainable and efficient production of MFI nanosheets using inexpensive and environmentally friendly raw materials, offering the broad applicability in catalysis.
文摘CO_(2)hydrogenation to value-added light olefins(C_(2-4)=)is crucial for the utilization and cycling of global carbon resource.Moderate CO_(2)activation and carbon chain growth ability are key factors for iron-based catalysts for efficient CO_(2)conversion to target C_(2-4)=products.The electronic interaction and confinement effect of electron-deficient graphene inner surface on the active phase are effective to improve surface chemical properties and enhance the catalytic performance.Here,we report a core-shell FeCo alloy catalyst with graphene layers confinement prepared by a simple sol-gel method.The electron transfer from Fe species to curved graphene inner surface modifies the surface electronic structure of the active phaseχ-(Fe_(x)Co_(1-x))_(5)C_(2)and improves CO_(2)adsorption capacity,enhancing the efficient conversion of CO_(2)and moderate C-C coupling.Therefore,the catalyst FeCoK@C exhibits C_(2-4)=selectivity of 33.0%while maintaining high CO_(2)conversion of 52.0%.The high stability without obvious deactivation for over 100 h and unprecedented C_(2-4)=space time yield(STY)up to 52.9 mmolCO_(2)·g^(-1)·h^(-1)demonstrate its potential for practical application.This work provides an efficient strategy for the development of high-performance CO_(2)hydrogenation catalysts.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2023-MSBA-020)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(DUT24MS020)Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Dalian(2022JJ13SN073).
文摘Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death driven by oxidative damage,and is implicated in various pathological conditions,including neurodegenerative diseases,retinal damage,and ischemia-reperfusion injury of organs.Inhibiting ferroptosis has shown great promise as a therapeutic strategy for these diseases,underscoring the urgent need to develop effective ferroptosis inhibitors.Although Ferrostatin-1(Fer-1)is a potent ferroptosis inhibitor,its susceptibility to oxidation and metabolic inactivation limits its clinical utility.In this study,the accumulation of peroxides and the resulting oxidative damage in the cellular microenvironment during ferroptosis were utilized to design Ferrostatin-1 prodrugs with reactive oxygen species-responsive features.This approach led to the development of a series of ferroptosis inhibitors that were capable of recognizing oxidative damage in diseased areas,allowing for targeted release and improved stability.The novel compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects and selectivity against RSL-3-induced ferroptosis in HK-2 cells,with compound a1 exhibiting an EC50 of 15.4�0.7μM,outperforming Fer-1.These compounds effectively identify the oxidative microenvironment associated with ferroptosis,enabling the targeted release of Fer-1,which prevents lipid peroxide accumulation and inhibits ferroptosis.This strategy holds promise for treating diseases related to ferroptosis,offering a targeted and intelligent therapeutic approach.
文摘The abnormal metabolic activity of the tumor can increase the oxygen consumption in tumor cells,and the poor blood perfusion often happens in tumor regions as well,which are the main reasons that result in a hypoxic situation in the tumor.A fluorescence probe,AQD,with selective response toward hypoxia was designed for the detection of hypoxic tumor cells,which was obtained by the covalent connection of a large planar conjugated fluorophore with good fluorescence stability and a N,N-dimethylaniline moiety via the azo bond.The introduction of the azo bond in AQD caused significant fluorescence emission quenching,and the probe was reduced under hypoxic conditions to release the fluorophore via breaking the azo bond,resulting in the gradual recovery of fluorescence emission.Probe AQD exhibited a remarkable fluorescence response in hypoxic conditions,high selectivity,and good biocompatibility,which was successfully used for the imaging of hypoxic tumor cells and realized the detection of hypoxic A549 cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278066,21776039)the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB4103001)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT2021TB03).
文摘Mercury removal from coal combustion flue gas remains a significant challenge for environmental protection due to the lack of cost-effective sorbents.In this study,a series of red mud(RM)-based sorbents impregnated with sodium halides(NaBr and NaI)are presented to capture elemental mercury(Hg^(0))from flue gas.The modified RM underwent comprehensive characterization,including analysis of its textural qualities,crystal structure,chemical composition,and thermal properties.The results indicate that the halide impregnation substantially impacts the surface area and pore size of the RM.Hg^(0) removal performance was evaluated on a fixed-bed reactor in simulated flue gas(consisting of N_(2),O_(2),CO_(2),NO and SO_(2),etc.)on a modified RM.At an optimal adsorption temperature of 160℃,NaI-modified sorbent(RMI5)offers a removal efficiency of 98%in a mixture of gas,including O_(2),NO and HCl.Furthermore,pseudo-second-order model fitting results demonstrate the chemisorption mechanism for the adsorption of Hg^(0) in kinetic investigations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22171155)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2022YQ07)Taishan Scholar Program(tsqn202306166).
文摘Transducing thermal energy into mechanical movements via molecular reconfigurations offers a cutting-edge approach to thermal actuating materials,which could be applied to sensors,energy harvesting and storage devices[1].Thermal expansion is a pivotal aspect in solid state chemistry,intricately intertwined with various factors such as crystal structure,chemical composition,electronic configuration,microstructure,and defects.Most materials undergo isotropic and positive thermal expansion(PTE)because of the disharmonic vibrational amplitudes of their chemical bonds.Moreover,anisotropic thermal expansion(ATE)and negative thermal expansion(NTE)are fascinating physical attributes of solids,which can originate from electronic or magnetic mechanisms,as well as through a transverse phonon mechanism in insulating lattice solids.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22090011,22378052)the Fundamental Research Funds for China Central Universities(DUT22LAB608 and DUT20RC(3)030)+1 种基金Liaoning Binhai Laboratory(LBLB-2023-03)Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(2021CXGC010308).
文摘In photolithography,shortening the exposure wavelength from ultraviolet to extreme ultraviolet(EUV,13.5 nm)and soft X-ray region in terms of beyond EUV(BEUV,6.X nm)and water window X-ray(WWX,2.2–4.4 nm)is expected to further miniaturize the technology node down to sub-5 nm level.However,the absorption ability of molecules in these ranges,especially WWX region,is unknown,which should be very important for the utilization of energy.Herein,the molar absorption cross sections of different elements at 2.4 nm of WWX were firstly calculated and compared with the wavelengths of 13.5 nm and 6.7 nm.Based on the absorption cross sections in these ranges and density estimation results from the density-functional theory calculation,the linear absorption coefficients of typical resist materials,including metal-oxy clusters,organic small molecules,polymers,and photoacid generators(PAGs),are evaluated.The analysis suggests that the Zn cluster has higher absorption in BEUV,whereas the Sn cluster has higher absorption in WWX.Doping PAGs with high EUV absorption atoms improves chemically amplified photoresist(CAR)polymer absorption performance.However,for WWX,it is necessary to introduce an absorption layer containing high WWX absorption elements such as Zr,Sn,and Hf to increase the WWX absorption.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.DUT20RC(3)076)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2020-MS293)。
文摘This study investigates the intersystem crossing(ISC)mechanism in donor-acceptor(D-A)type distyryl-BODIPY photosensitizers,including previously reported M1(benzene donor),M2,M3(phenothiazine donors),and newly predicted M4(triphenylamine donor),M5-M7(nitrogen-containing aliphatic rings with thiophene donors).Using computational chemistry,we analyzed their geometric configurations,spectral properties,spin-orbit coupling,and electron-hole orbitals.We found that S_(2) is a charge transfer singlet state(^(1)CT),T2is a locally excited triplet state(^(3)LE),and the S_(2)→T_(2)transition is the main ISC pathway in M2-M7,following the ^(1)CT→^(3)LE mechanism.M5-M7 show near-vertical dihedral angles between donor and acceptor in the S_(2) state relative to M2-M4,facilitating charge transfer.The strain energies in the nitrogen-containing rings of M5-M7 affect oxidation potentials and ISC.M5,with the highest strain energy,shows the lowest oxidation potential,smaller△_(ES2-T2),highest SOC,and fastest kisc,making it the most efficient predicted singlet oxygen producer.This research clarifies the structure-performance relationships of near-infrared D-A type distyryl-BODIPY photosensitizers and provides a theoretical foundation for developing heavy-atom-free photosensitizers with tuned fluorescence quantum yield and singlet oxygen quantum yield.
基金supported by the Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22238002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.DUT22LAB610)+1 种基金Research and Innovation Team Project of Dalian University of Technology(No.DUT2022TB10)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M720639)。
文摘Dye-based color films are increasingly considered as viable alternatives to pigment-based color films in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensors.Herein,a series of azo dyes utilizing 5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(2-phenylhydrazono)-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one as the coupling component and aromatic amines with various electron-withdrawing groups(NO_(2),CN,Br) as diazo components were designed and synthesized.The presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding between the hydrogen atom on the N-H group and the oxygen atom of the C=O group of the hydrazo structure facilitates the formation of a stable six-membered ring.Additionally,the electron-withdrawing groups in the diazo component further stabilize this hydrogen-bonded structure.As a result,these azo dyes(P-2,P-3,P-4,P-5)exhibit not only excellent light stability but also ultra-highly thermal stability(T_(d)> 260℃).Therein,the synthesized dyes P-2 and P-3 with great bright yellow color(~400 nm),proper solubility(~6.00g/100 g)were selected to make for color films.And their dye-based color films displayed ultra-highly thermal and light stability(color difference ΔE<3).Notably,the increased planarity of the molecular structure by hydrogen bonding for the novel dyes ensures a balance between high transmittance(>90%) in the 550-780 nm wavelength range and the solvent resistance of the dye-based color films.This work contributes to the advancement of next-generation smart CMOS devices and offers valuable insights into the design of azo dyes for applications in the field of organic electronics.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.DUT23YG137 and DUT22LAB601)Liaoning Binhai Laboratory(No.LBLB-202303)+1 种基金Liaoning Province Science and Technology Joint Fund(Nos.2023JH2/101800039 and 2023JH2/101800037)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21925802,22090011,and 21878039)。
文摘Mitochondria are crucial organelles responsible for maintaining cell growth,and their homeostasis is closely linked to p H regulation.Physiologically,mitochondria exhibit a weakly alkaline state(pH~8.0).However,when subjected to stress stimuli that cause damage,cells initiate the process of mitophagy,resulting in mitochondrial acidification.Therefore,monitoring changes in mitochondrial p H to comprehend the physiological processes associated with mitophagy is essential.In this study,we developed an asymmetric pentamethine cyanine dye Cy5.5-H-Cy N as a probe for continuous monitoring of mitophagy in living cells.By incorporating an azaindole structure into the dye molecule,a ratiometric fluorescence response was achieved that is specifically responsive to p H variations while preserving its ability to target mitochondria and emit near-infrared fluorescence.Through various methods inducing mitophagy,Cy5.5-H-Cy N was employed to determine mitochondrial p H quantitatively,demonstrating its suitability as an ideal probe for continuous monitoring of mitophagy in living cells.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22071016 and 21920102006)。
文摘The asymmetric alternating copolymerization of meso-epoxide and cyclic anhydrides provides an efficient access to enantiopure polyesters.Contrary to the extensive investigation of the stereochemistry resulting from epoxide building block,the chirality from anhydride and the configurational match with epoxide remain elusive.Herein,we discover that the bimetallic chromium catalysts have led to an obvious enhancement in terms of reactivity and enantioselectivity for the asymmetric copolymerization of meso-epoxide with various non-symmetric chiral anhydrides.Up to 97%ee was obtained during the asymmetric copolymerization of cyclohexene oxide(CHO)with(R)-methylsuccinic anhydride(R-MSA),and three-or four-carbon chiral centers were simultaneously installed in the aliphatic polyester backbone.In particular,the different combinations of stereochemistry in epoxide and anhydride building blocks considerably affect the thermal properties and crystalline behaviors of the resulting polyesters.This study uncovers an interesting method for regulating polymer crystallinity via matching the chirality of different monomers.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(22179056,22172018)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2002097,1807210)+2 种基金the Key Projects of Liaoning Provincial Education Department(JYTZD2023001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT23LAB611)Yingkou Talents Program。
文摘Selective electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation(ECSH)of alkynes in water using Cu catalysts is highly relevant for the production of value-added chemicals.However,achieving high olefin selectivity still poses extreme challenges due to the susceptibility of the copper cathode in a reduction environment.Herein,a small molecule modulation electrodeposition strategy is introduced that regulates the structure of Cubased materials through modification with citric acid(CA)ligands,aiming for highly active and selective ECSH.The as-prepared EDCu-CA electrode achieves more than 97%alkyne conversion and 99%olefin selectivity.In-situ Raman and Auger electron spectroscopy(AES)data provide evidence that active Cu^(+)sites can stably exist in the EDCu-CA during the catalytic process.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that the modulation by CA contributes to maintaining Cu in a positive valence state,and Cu^(+)can inhibit the over-hydrogenation of olefins.Moreover,by utilizing a large-area electrode for longterm electrolysis,g-level conversion and a 92%separation yield of olefin can be achieved,demonstrating a viable application prospect.This study offers a promising route for designing Cu-based catalysts for the highly selective electrocata lytic conversion of organic substrates to value-added chemicals in water.
基金supported financially by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3403000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22378231)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515012493)。
文摘The efficacy of photodynamic therapy(PDT)for breast tumors is hindered by challenges such as inadequate tumor targeting,limited treatment depth,and strong oxygen dependence.Herein,a promising photosensitizer VP-B was developed to simultaneously address all the aforementioned issues for the treatment of hypoxic deep-seated breast tumors.The biotinylated photosensitizer VP-B not only exhibited precise targeting towards breast tumor tissue,but also efficiently triggered the generation of abundant1O2and O2-·under 690 nm red light irradiation.Indeed,the red light penetration ability enabled VP-B to achieve successful application in a mouse orthotopic breast tumor model.After intravenous administration,VP-B can selectively target tumor tissues and significantly inhibit the growth of hypoxic deep-seated tumors.Therefore,this new typeⅠ&Ⅱphotosensitizer could boost fluorescence-guided photodynamic therapy of other hypoxic solid tumors.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22122807 and 22378038)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT23RC(3)044)+1 种基金State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing,China University of Petroleum(WX20230149)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M750328).
文摘In the petroleum industry,the properties of catalysts play a crucial role in the performance of hydroprocessing reactions.Carbon modification can effectively regulate the physicochemical properties of catalysts,but further in-depth research is necessary.In this study,ethylene glycol was used as the carbon source to investigate the impact of varying carbon amounts on the performance of the Mo-Ni/Al_(2)O_(3)hydrogenation catalyst.The results showed that both the pore structure and surface hydroxyl groups of catalysts can be adjusted after carbon modification.As the carbon content increased,the surface acidity of catalysts gradually decreased,and the interaction between carrier and active metal gradually weakened,leading to more octahedral coordination in form of polynuclear polymolybdic acid.The dispersion and sulfidation degree of Mo species improved,ultimately resulting in more hydrogenation active phases.Consequently,the catalyst exhibited enhanced hydrodesulfurization(HDS)and hydrodenitrification(HDN)activities.
文摘CuZn-based catalyst is an attractive catalyst for methanol synthesis from CO_(2)hydrogenation,but it early deactivates and its methanol yield still needs to improve.In this study,Y_(2)O_(3)was introduced to Cu/ZnO using a one-pot hydrothermal method,and exhibits a synergistic effect of ZnO and Y_(2)O_(3)on enhancing methanol yield and the stability.We found that the interaction between Y_(2)O_(3)and ZnO results in abundant oxygen vacancies formation,thereby enhancing CO_(2)adsorption and activation.Kinetic analysis and in situ DRIFTS suggest that RWGS forming CO and methanol formation compete for a mutual intermediate HCOO^(*),and the introduction of Y_(2)O_(3)to Cu/ZnO raises the energy barrier for the CO formation but lowers that for methanol formation,thus enhancing the methanol yield on Cu/ZnO/Y_(2)O_(3).