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Qiao C, Wang C, Luo H, Ma Y, Luo X, Zhang S, Huo D, Hou C. Development of a Zn-Based Single-Atom Nanozyme for Efficient Hydrolysis of Glycosidic Bonds. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402674. [PMID: 39096071 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Hydrolytic enzymes are essential components in second-generation biofuel technology and food fermentation processes. Nanozymes show promise for large-scale industrial applications as replacements for natural enzymes due to their distinct advantages. However, there remains a research gap concerning glycosidase nanozymes. In this study, a Zn-based single-atom nanozyme (ZnN4-900) is developed for efficient glycosidic bond hydrolysis in an aqueous solution. The planar structure of the class-porphyrin N4 material approximatively mimicked the catalytic centers of natural enzymes, facilitating oxidase-like (OXD-like) activity and promoting glycosidic bond cleavage. Theoretical calculations show that the Zn site can act as Lewis acids, attacking the C─O bond in glycosidic bonds. Additionally, ZnN4-900 has the ability to degrade starch and produce reducing sugars that increased yeast cell biomass by 32.86% and ethanol production by 14.56%. This catalyst held promising potential for enhancing processes in ethanol brewing and starch degradation industries.
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- Cailin Qiao
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou Laojiao Group Co. Ltd., Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China
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- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin, 644000, P. R. China
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- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin, 644000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou Laojiao Group Co. Ltd., Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin, 644000, P. R. China
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Xiao C, Guo X, Li J. From nano- to macroarchitectures: designing and constructing MOF-derived porous materials for persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:4395-4418. [PMID: 38587500 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00433g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs) have gained significant attention as an effective approach for the elimination of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in water treatment. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives are regarded as promising catalysts for activating peroxydisulfate (PDS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) due to their tunable and diverse structure and composition. By the rational nanoarchitectured design of MOF-derived nanomaterials, the excellent performance and customized functions can be achieved. However, the intrinsic fine powder form and agglomeration ability of MOF-derived nanomaterials have limited their practical engineering application. Recently, a great deal of effort has been put into shaping MOFs into macroscopic objects without sacrificing the performance. This review presents recent advances in the design and synthetic strategies of MOF-derived nano- and macroarchitectures for PS-AOPs to degrade EOCs. Firstly, the strategies of preparing MOF-derived diverse nanoarchitectures including hierarchically porous, hollow, yolk-shell, and multi-shell structures are comprehensively summarized. Subsequently, the approaches of manufacturing MOF-based macroarchitectures are introduced in detail. Moreover, the PS-AOP application and mechanisms of MOF-derived nano- and macromaterials as catalysts to eliminate EOCs are discussed. Finally, the prospects and challenges of MOF-derived materials in PS-AOPs are discussed. This work will hopefully guide the design and development of MOF-derived porous materials in SR-AOPs.
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- Chengming Xiao
- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China.
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Wang J, Yuan L, Zhang P, Mao J, Fan J, Zhang XL. Advances in zeolitic-imidazolate-framework-based catalysts for photo-/electrocatalytic water splitting, CO 2 reduction and N 2 reduction applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7323-7340. [PMID: 38511283 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06411e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Harnessing electrical or solar energy for the renewable production of value-added fuels and chemicals through catalytic processes (such as photocatalysis and electrocatalysis) is promising to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Owing to the large number of highly accessible active sites, highly porous structure, and charge separation/transfer ability, as well as excellent stability against chemical and electrochemical corrosion, zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF)-based catalysts have attracted significant attention. Strategic construction of heterojunctions, and alteration of the metal node and the organic ligand of the ZIFs effectively regulate the binding energy of intermediates and the reaction energy barriers that allow tunable catalytic activity and selectivity of a product during reaction. Focusing on the currently existing critical issues of insufficient kinetics for electron transport and selective generation of ideal products, this review starts from the characteristics and physiochemical advantages of ZIFs in catalytic applications, then introduces promising regulatory approaches for advancing the kinetic process in emerging CO2 reduction, water splitting and N2 reduction applications, before proposing perspective modification directions.
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- Jiaorong Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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Gao Y, Liu L, Jiang Y, Yu D, Zheng X, Wang J, Liu J, Luo D, Zhang Y, Shi Z, Wang X, Deng YP, Chen Z. Design Principles and Mechanistic Understandings of Non-Noble-Metal Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Zinc-Air Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:162. [PMID: 38530476 PMCID: PMC11250732 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01366-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are promising energy storage systems because of high theoretical energy density, safety, low cost, and abundance of zinc. However, the slow multi-step reaction of oxygen and heavy reliance on noble-metal catalysts hinder the practical applications of ZABs. Therefore, feasible and advanced non-noble-metal electrocatalysts for air cathodes need to be identified to promote the oxygen catalytic reaction. In this review, we initially introduced the advancement of ZABs in the past two decades and provided an overview of key developments in this field. Then, we discussed the working mechanism and the design of bifunctional electrocatalysts from the perspective of morphology design, crystal structure tuning, interface strategy, and atomic engineering. We also included theoretical studies, machine learning, and advanced characterization technologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure-performance relationship of electrocatalysts and the reaction pathways of the oxygen redox reactions. Finally, we discussed the challenges and prospects related to designing advanced non-noble-metal bifunctional electrocatalysts for ZABs.
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- Yunnan Gao
- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China.
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, People's Republic of China
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China.
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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- Power Battery and Systems Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China.
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Li FR, Ji T, Chen WC, Du W, Hao YJ, Sun YL, Chen WL. Photosynthetic System Based on a Polyoxometalate-Based Dehydrated Metal-Organic Framework for Nitrogen Fixation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:593-601. [PMID: 38103019 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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In nature, biological nitrogen fixation is accomplished through the π-back-bonding mechanism of nitrogenase, which poses significant challenges for mimic artificial systems, thanks to the activation barrier associated with the N≡N bond. Consequently, this motivates us to develop efficient and reusable photocatalysts for artificial nitrogen fixation under mild conditions. We employ a charge-assisted self-assembly process toward encapsulating one polyoxometalate (POM) within a dehydrated Zr-based metal-organic framework (d-UiO-66) exhibiting nitrogen photofixation activities, thereby constructing an enzyme-mimicking photocatalyst. The dehydration of d-UiO-66 is favorable for facilitating nitrogen chemisorption and activation via the unpaired d-orbital electron at the [Zr6O6] cluster. The incorporation of POM guests enhanced the charge separation in the composites, thereby facilitating the transfer of photoexcited electrons into the π* antibonding orbital of chemisorbed N2 for efficient nitrogen fixation. Simultaneously, the catalytic efficiency of SiW9Fe3@d-UiO-66 is enhanced by 9.0 times compared to that of d-UiO-66. Moreover, SiW9Fe3@d-UiO-66 exhibits an apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) of 0.254% at 550 nm. The tactics of "working-in-tandem" achieved by POMs and d-UiO-66 are extremely vital for enhancing artificial ammonia synthesis. This study presents a paradigm for the development of an efficient artificial catalyst for nitrogen photofixation, aiming to mimic the process of biological nitrogen fixation.
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- Feng-Rui Li
- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Harbin No.13 High School, Harbin 150000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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Jia P, Wu Q, Sun B, Wang L. Formic Acid-Regulated Defect Engineering in Zr-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks toward Fluorescence Sensor for Sensitive Detection of Chlortetracycline. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304096. [PMID: 37415537 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The elaborate defect-engineering of luminescent metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) allows them with enhanced sensing performance. A modulator-induced defect formation strategy is adopted in this paper, and the impact of the open-metal sites on sensing process is rationalized. It is demonstrated that the defect level can be tuned to a remarkable extent by controlling the amount of modulator. When a particular defect concentration is reached, the UiO-66-xFA can be acted as highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescence probes for chlortetracycline (CTE) determination with an ultralow detection limit of 9.9 nm. Furthermore, by virtue of the obvious variation in fluorescence chromaticity of probes from blue to yellow, a sensory hydrogels-based smartphone platform is proposed for visible quantitation of CTE by identifying the RGB values. A delicate device integrated with UV lamp and dark cavity has been developed for avoiding inconsistencies of ambient light and visual errors. Finally, the sensor obtains satisfactory results in the detection of actual seafood samples, with no significant differences from those of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. This approach anticipates a novel route to sensitize optical sensors through the design and synthesis of moderate defects in luminescent MOFs.
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- Pei Jia
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China
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Heterostructured Ni 3B/Ni nanosheets for excellent microwave absorption and supercapacitive application. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:627-636. [PMID: 36680953 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The development of electronic information technology has placed higher demands on microwave absorption materials (MAMs), especially the exploration of novel MAMs to broaden their application. At present, little attention has been given the wave absorption properties of transition metal borides (TMBs). In this work, a simple and economical method is developed to prepare Ni3B/Ni heterostructure nanosheets and their possible applications for microwave absorption (MA) and supercapacitor are evaluated. It is worth noting that Ni3B/Ni nanosheets exhibit excellent MA properties due to the aggregated nanosheet-like morphology of Ni3B/Ni with enhancing interfacial polarization, as well as the synergistic effect of dielectric and magnetic losses. It is observed in experiments that the minimum reflection loss value of Ni3B/Ni is -41.60 dB at 16.8 GHz. Moreover, the maximum effective absorption bandwidth can reach 3.28 GHz. Furthermore, Ni3B/Ni has good energy storage characteristics and is able to provide a specific capacity of 1150.6F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1. Meanwhile, it has the ability to maintain an initial capacity of 74.4 % after 1000 cycles at a current density of 10 A g-1. Therefore, this study provides an idea to explore TMBs as high-performance MA and supercapacitor materials.
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Cong C, Ma H. Advances of Electroactive Metal-Organic Frameworks. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207547. [PMID: 36631286 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The preparation of electroactive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications of supercapacitors and batteries has received much attention and remarkable progress during the past few years. MOF-based materials including pristine MOFs, hybrid MOFs or MOF composites, and MOF derivatives are well designed by a combination of organic linkers (e.g., carboxylic acids, conjugated aromatic phenols/thiols, conjugated aromatic amines, and N-heterocyclic donors) and metal salts to construct predictable structures with appropriate properties. This review will focus on construction strategies of pristine MOFs and hybrid MOFs as anodes, cathodes, separators, and electrolytes in supercapacitors and batteries. Descriptions and discussions follow categories of electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), pseudocapacitors (PSCs), and hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) for supercapacitors. In contrast, Li-ion batteries (LIBs), Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), Lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs), Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), Sodium-sulfur batteries (SSBs), Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), Zinc-air batteries (ZABs), Aluminum-sulfur batteries (ASBs), and others (e.g., LiSe, NiZn, H+ , alkaline, organic, and redox flow batteries) are categorized for batteries.
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- Cong Cong
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 21186, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 21186, China
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Zhou P, Lv J, Huang X, Lu Y, Wang G. Strategies for enhancing the catalytic activity and electronic conductivity of MOFs-based electrocatalysts. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Fu Y, Han L, Zheng P, Xian X, Zeng X, Dong P, Feng J, Zhang Y. Hierarchical porous VN/NC/C nanocomposites with synergistic coupling for oxygen reduction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Li F, Du M, Xiao X, Xu Q. Self-Supporting Metal-Organic Framework-Based Nanoarrays for Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19913-19939. [PMID: 36399093 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The replacement of powdery catalysts with self-supporting alternatives for catalyzing various electrochemical reactions is extremely important for the large-scale commercial application of renewable energy storage and conversion technologies. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based nanoarrays possess tunable compositions, well-defined structure, abundant active sites, effective mass and electron transport, etc., which enable them to exhibit superior electrocatalytic performance in multiple electrochemical reactions. This review presents the latest research progress in developing MOF-based nanoarrays for electrocatalysis. We first highlight the structural features and electrocatalytic advantages of MOF-based nanoarrays, followed by a detailed summary of the design and synthesis strategies of MOF-based nanoarrays, and then describe the recent progress of their application in various electrocatalytic reactions. Finally, the challenges and perspectives are discussed, where further exploration into MOF-based nanoarrays will facilitate the development of electrochemical energy conversion technologies.
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- Fayan Li
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, China
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Advanced MOF-derived carbon-based non-noble metal oxygen electrocatalyst for next-generation rechargeable Zn-air batteries. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Guo F, He Y, Zeng H, Liu H, Yang D, Chen H, Li H, Liu Y. Surface engineering of ZIF-L renders multidoped leaf-like porous carbon nanosheets for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction in both alkaline and acidic media. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Liu Y, Meng X, Zhao Z, Li K, Lin Y. Assembly of Hydrophobic ZIF-8 on CeO 2 Nanorods as High-Efficiency Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction Reaction. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2964. [PMID: 36080000 PMCID: PMC9458198 DOI: 10.3390/nano12172964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) can use renewable electricity to convert water and N2 into NH3 under normal temperature and pressure conditions. However, due to the competitiveness of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the ammonia production rate (RNH3) and Faraday efficiency (FE) of NRR catalysts cannot meet the needs of large-scale industrialization. Herein, by assembling hydrophobic ZIF-8 on a cerium oxide (CeO2) nanorod, we designed an excellent electrocatalyst CeO2-ZIF-8 with intrinsic NRR activity. The hydrophobic ZIF-8 surface was conducive to the efficient three-phase contact point of N2 (gas), CeO2 (solid) and electrolyte (liquid). Therefore, N2 is concentrated and H+ is deconcentrated on the CeO2-ZIF-8 electrocatalyst surface, which improves NRR and suppresses HER and finally CeO2-ZIF-8 exhibits excellent NRR performance with an RNH3 of 2.12 μg h-1 cm-2 and FE of 8.41% at -0.50 V (vs. RHE). It is worth noting that CeO2-ZIF-8 showed excellent stability in the six-cycle test, and the RNH3 and FE variation were negligible. This study paves a route for inhibiting the competitive reaction to improve the NRR catalyst activity and may provide a new strategy for NRR catalyst design.
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Zhou S, Zhu J, Wang Z, Yang Z, Yang W, Yin Z. Defective MOFs-based electrocatalytic self-cleaning membrane for wastewater reclamation: Enhanced antibiotics removal, membrane fouling control and mechanisms. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 220:118635. [PMID: 35609429 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In order to resolve the poor antibiotics rejection and serious fouling of ultrafiltration (UF) membrane during municipal wastewater reclamation, a novel anodic membrane (defective UiO-66 (D-UiO-66)/Graphite/Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)) with high pure water flux (596.1 L•h - 1•m - 2•bar-1) was fabricated by incorporating defective zirconium based metal-organic framework (D-UiO-66) and conductive graphite particles into PVDF matrix and applied in the coupling of electro-oxidation and membrane filtration process. Compared to the other anodic membranes (i.e., Graphite/PVDF and UiO-66/Graphite/PVDF), D-UiO-66/Graphite/PVDF possesses superior anti-fouling and self-cleaning abilities (flux recovery=100%, model foulant: bovine serum albumin) in both intermittent and continuous supply of electric field under current density of 0.01 mA/cm2; moreover, efficient antibiotics (tetracycline, norfloxacin, tylosin and sulfamethoxazole) removal (> 96.6%) and bactericidal efficiency against E. coli and S. aureus (100%) were achieved simultaneously without the addition of chemical reagents due to the higher electrocatalytic activity of anodic membrane for oxidation of pollutants by •OH and •O2- free radicals. Three degradation pathways of antibiotics were proposed and the self-cleaning mechanism of membrane was dominated by the synergy of the partial mineralization and the reduced fouling potential of foulants after oxidation as revealed by the increase in hydrophilicity, and decrease in negative charge and molecular weight. The fabricated membrane also presents excellent electrochemical stability, separation and self-cleaning performance for treatment of municipal secondary effluent during long-term filtration with low electric energy consumption, which is promising in wastewater reclamation.
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- Shihao Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Processes and Pollution Control, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Tao Y, Zuo SW, Xiao SH, Sun PX, Li NW, Chen JS, Zhang HB, Yu L. Atomically Dispersed Cu in Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Nanoflake Array for Dendrite-Free Zn Metal Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203231. [PMID: 35770812 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous Zn metal batteries (AZMBs) have been considered as a promising alternative to the existing Li-ion batteries. Nevertheless, the large-scale application of the AZMBs is restricted by the dendrite formation and side reactions within the Zn metal anodes (ZMAs) during cycling. Herein, an atomically dispersed Cu in leaf-like Zn-coordinated zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-L) nanoflakes on Ti mesh (CuZIF-L@TM) as ZMA host is developed. The 3D conductive network formed by the interconnected ZIF-L nanoflakes can reduce the local current density and homogenize the electric field distribution. Moreover, experimental data and theoretical calculations reveal the Cu single atoms within the ZIF-L can serve as the zincophilic sites to facilitate the Zn deposition. As expected, the CuZIF-L@TM host enables a homogeneous Zn deposition on the surface without dendrites. The resultant CuZIF-L@TM/Zn electrode shows stable Zn plating/stripping over 1100 h at 1 mA cm-2 with a low voltage hysteresis of about 50 mV. As a proof of concept, a full cell based on the designed CuZIF-L@TM/Zn anode shows a stable cycling performance over 1000 cycles.
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- Yuan Tao
- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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He B, Zhang Q, Pan Z, Li L, Li C, Ling Y, Wang Z, Chen M, Wang Z, Yao Y, Li Q, Sun L, Wang J, Wei L. Freestanding Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Derivatives: An Emerging Platform for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion. Chem Rev 2022; 122:10087-10125. [PMID: 35446541 PMCID: PMC9185689 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Metal–organic
frameworks (MOFs) have recently emerged as
ideal electrode materials and precursors for electrochemical energy
storage and conversion (EESC) owing to their large specific surface
areas, highly tunable porosities, abundant active sites, and diversified
choices of metal nodes and organic linkers. Both MOF-based and MOF-derived
materials in powder form have been widely investigated in relation
to their synthesis methods, structure and morphology controls, and
performance advantages in targeted applications. However, to engage
them for energy applications, both binders and additives would be
required to form postprocessed electrodes, fundamentally eliminating
some of the active sites and thus degrading the superior effects of
the MOF-based/derived materials. The advancement of freestanding electrodes
provides a new promising platform for MOF-based/derived materials
in EESC thanks to their apparent merits, including fast electron/charge
transmission and seamless contact between active materials and current
collectors. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of freestanding
structures and MOF-based/derived materials, outstanding electrochemical
performance in EESC can be achieved, stimulating the increasing enthusiasm
in recent years. This review provides a timely and comprehensive overview
on the structural features and fabrication techniques of freestanding
MOF-based/derived electrodes. Then, the latest advances in freestanding
MOF-based/derived electrodes are summarized from electrochemical energy
storage devices to electrocatalysis. Finally, insights into the currently
faced challenges and further perspectives on these feasible solutions
of freestanding MOF-based/derived electrodes for EESC are discussed,
aiming at providing a new set of guidance to promote their further
development in scale-up production and commercial applications.
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- Bing He
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China.,Division of Nanomaterials and Jiangxi Key Lab of Carbonene Materials, Jiangxi Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanchang 330200, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574 Singapore
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of New Optoelectronic Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, 436 Xian'ge Road, Anyang 455000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Laboratory of MEMS of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574 Singapore.,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*Star, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Zhou G, Ma Y, Gu C, Yang J, Pang H, Li J, Xu L, Tang Y. Fe incorporation-induced electronic modification of Co-tannic acid complex nanoflowers for high-performance water oxidation. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi01630j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The exploration of high-efficiency, cost-effective and earth-abundant non-noble metal electrocatalysts toward oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of vital importance for the advancement of renewable energy conversion technologies. Herein, we report...
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Ye Z, Jiang Y, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Rational Design of MOF-Based Materials for Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 13:203. [PMID: 34611765 PMCID: PMC8492800 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00726-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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This review summarizes recent progresses in pristine metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), MOF composites, and their derivatives for next-generation rechargeable batteries including lithium–sulfur batteries, lithium–oxygen batteries, sodium-ion batteries, potassium-ion batteries, Zn-ion batteries, and Zn–air batteries. The design strategies for MOF-based materials as the electrode, separator, and electrolyte are outlined and discussed. The challenges and development strategies and of MOF-related materials for battery applications are highlighted.
Metal–organic framework (MOF)-based materials with high porosity, tunable compositions, diverse structures, and versatile functionalities provide great scope for next-generation rechargeable battery applications. Herein, this review summarizes recent advances in pristine MOFs, MOF composites, MOF derivatives, and MOF composite derivatives for high-performance sodium-ion batteries, potassium-ion batteries, Zn-ion batteries, lithium–sulfur batteries, lithium–oxygen batteries, and Zn–air batteries in which the unique roles of MOFs as electrodes, separators, and even electrolyte are highlighted. Furthermore, through the discussion of MOF-based materials in each battery system, the key principles for controllable synthesis of diverse MOF-based materials and electrochemical performance improvement mechanisms are discussed in detail. Finally, the major challenges and perspectives of MOFs are also proposed for next-generation battery applications.![]()
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- Zhengqing Ye
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300 People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300 People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081 People’s Republic of China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300 People’s Republic of China
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Zheng W, Zhu L, Yan Z, Lin Z, Lei Z, Zhang Y, Xu H, Dang Z, Wei C, Feng C. Self-Activated Ni Cathode for Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia: From Fundamentals to Scale-Up for Treatment of Industrial Wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:13231-13243. [PMID: 34379386 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c02278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction has recently received increasing attention as a method of converting waste nitrate into value-added ammonia, but most studies have focused on complex strategies of catalyst preparation and little has been done in the way of large-scale demonstrations. Herein, we report that in situ activation of a pristine Ni electrode, either on a lab scale or a pilot scale, is effective in facilitating nitrate reduction to ammonia, exhibiting extraordinarily high activity, selectivity, and stability. The self-activated Ni cathode has a robust capacity to reduce nitrate over a wide range of concentrations and achieves great conversion yield, NH4+-N selectivity, and Faradaic efficiency, respectively, 95.3, 95.5, and 64.4% at 200 mg L-1 NO3--N and 97.8, 97.1, and 90.4% at 2000 mg L-1 NO3--N, for example. Fundamental research indicates that Ni(OH)2 nanoparticles are formed on the Ni electrode surface upon self-activation, which play crucial roles in governing nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) through the atomic H*-mediated pathway and accordingly suppressing hydrogen evolution reaction. More importantly, the self-activated Ni(OH)2@Ni cathode can be easily scaled up to allow large volumes of real industrial wastewater to be processed, successfully transferring nitrate into ammonia with high yields and Faradaic efficiency. This study demonstrates a new, mild, and promising method of cleaning nitrate-laden wastewater that produces ammonia as a valuable byproduct.
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- Wenxiao Zheng
- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Wagh NK, Kim DH, Kim SH, Shinde SS, Lee JH. Heuristic Iron-Cobalt-Mediated Robust pH-Universal Oxygen Bifunctional Lusters for Reversible Aqueous and Flexible Solid-State Zn-Air Cells. ACS NANO 2021; 15:14683-14696. [PMID: 34412470 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c04471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-air cells (ZACs) promise an extremely safe and high energy technology. However, they are still significantly limited by sluggish electrochemical kinetics and irreversibility originating from the parasitic reactions of the bifunctional catalysts and electrolytes. Here, we report the preferential in situ building of interfacial structures featuring the edge sites constituted by FeCo single/dual atoms with the integration of Co sites in the nitrogenized graphitic carbon frameworks (FeCo SAs@Co/N-GC) by electronic structure modulation approach. Compared to commercial Pt/C and RuO2, FeCo SAs@Co/N-GC reveals exceptional electrochemical performance, reversible redox kinetics, and durability toward oxygen reduction and evolution reactions under universal pH environments, i.e., alkaline, neutral, and acidic, due to synergistic effect at interfaces and preferred charge/mass transfer. The aqueous (alkaline, nonalkaline, and acidic electrolytes) ZACs constructed with a FeCo SAs@Co/N-GC cathode tolerate stable operations, have significant reversibility, and have the highest energy densities, outperforming those of noble metal counterparts and state-of-the-art ZACs in the ambient atmosphere. Additionally, flexible solid-state ZACs demonstrate excellent mechanical and electrochemical performances with a highest power density of 186 mW cm-2, specific capacity of 817 mAh gZn-1, energy density of 1017 Wh kgZn-1, and cycle life >680 cycles with extremely harsh operating conditions, which illustrates the great potential of triphasic catalyst for green energy storage technologies.
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- Nayantara K Wagh
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do 15588, Republic of Korea
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Zhang L, Zhu Y, Nie Z, Li Z, Ye Y, Li L, Hong J, Bi Z, Zhou Y, Hu G. Co/MoC Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Nanoboxes as Robust Trifunctional Electrocatalysts for a Zn-Air Battery and Water Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2021; 15:13399-13414. [PMID: 34346677 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c03766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To meet the application needs of rechargeable Zn-air battery and electrocatalytic overall water splitting (EOWS), developing high-efficiency, cost-effective, and durable trifunctional catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution, and reduction reaction (OER and ORR) is extremely paramount yet challenging. Herein, the interface engineering concept and nanoscale hollowing design were proposed to fabricate N-doping carbon nanoboxes confined with Co/MoC nanoparticles. Uniform zeolitic imidazolate framework nanocube was employed as the starting material to construct the trifunctional electrocatalyst through the conformal polydopamine-Mo layer coating and the subsequent pyrolysis treatment. The Co@IC/MoC@PC catalyst displayed superior electrochemical ORR performances with a positive half-wave potential of 0.875 V and a high limiting current density of 5.89 mA/cm2. When practically employed as an electrocatalyst in regenerative Zn-air battery, a high specific capacity of 728 mAh/g, a large peak power density of 221 mW/cm2, a high open-circuit voltage of 1.482 V, and a low charge/discharge voltage gap of 0.41 V were obtained. Moreover, its practicability was further exploited by overall water splitting, affording low overpotentials of 277 and 68 mV at 10 mA/cm2 for the OER and HER in 1 M KOH solution, respectively, and a decent operating potential of 1.57 V for EOWS. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculation revealed that the Co/MoC interface synergistically facilitated the charge-transfer, thereby contributing to the enhancements of electrocatalytic ORR/OER/HER processes. More importantly, this catalyst design concept can offer some interesting prospects for the construction of outstanding trifunctional catalysts toward various energy conversion and storage devices.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316004, P. R. China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, P. R. China
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Gao Z, Song Y, Zhang S, Lan D, Zhao Z, Wang Z, Zang D, Wu G, Wu H. Electromagnetic absorbers with Schottky contacts derived from interfacial ligand exchanging metal-organic frameworks. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 600:288-298. [PMID: 34022725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Various types of polycrystals have been regarded as excellent electromagnetic (EM) microwave absorbents, while differentiated heterointerfaces among grains usually manipulate conductive loss and polarization relaxation, especially interfacial polarization. Herein, polar facets that dominated the optimization of EM attenuation were clarified by carefully designing polycrystalline Schottky junctions with metal-semiconductor contacts for the first time. An ingenious ligand exchange technique was utilized to construct Zn-MOF (ZIF-L) precursors for Fe-ZnO polycrystals, in which Fe-containing Fe(CN)63- etching ligand acted as metallic source in Schottky junctions. By adjusting the Schottky contacts in polycrystals, the enhanced grain boundaries mainly induced stronger interfacial polarization and affected the microcurrent lightly. This is because Schottky barriers can cause local charge accumulation on heterointerfaces for polarization relaxation. Additionally, the coexistence of Zn and O vacancies brought a lot of lattice defects and distortions for dipole polarization. Thus, optimal EM wave absorbability was obtained by polycrystals with 8 h ligand exchange and an effective absorption band reaching 4.88 GHz. This work can provide guidance for designing advanced polycrystalline EM absorption materials and also highlight the mechanism and requirement of Schottky junctions dominating polarization.
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- Zhenguo Gao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Biofibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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Hao Y, Kang Y, Mi Y, Wang W, Lei Z. Highly ordered micro-meso-macroporous Co-N-doped carbon polyhedrons from bimetal-organic frameworks for rechargeable Zn-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 598:83-92. [PMID: 33892444 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Rational design of non-precious metal catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions (ORR/OER) is important for rechargeable metal-air batteries. Building highly ordered porous structures while maintaining their overall crystalline orderliness is highly desirable, but remains an arduous challenge. Here, we have synthesized bimetallic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on highly ordered three-dimensional (3D) polystyrene templates by controlling the nucleation process. The ordered macropores with 190 nm diameters were uniformly distributed on the as-prepared ZnCo zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZnCo-ZIF). Afterwards, 3D ordered micro-meso-macroporous Co-N-doped carbon polyhedrons (3DOM Co-NCPs) was developed by calcination. With the synergy of the highly dispersed CoNC catalytic sites and the distinct porous structure, the synthesized 3DOM Co-NCPs exhibit impressive bifunctional activity. Additionally, the 3DOM Co-NCPs-900 for Zn-air battery exhibits extraordinary power density, high energy density, and acceptable stability. This approach offers a useful strategy for the fabrication of highly efficient electrocatalysts with 3D ordered porous.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yaxin Hao
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Yajun Mi
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Wei Wang
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Ziqiang Lei
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China.
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