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Liang J, Chen S, Ni E, Tang J, Cao G, Wang H, Li Z, Zeng M, Fu L. High-Entropy Alloy Array via Liquid Metal Nanoreactor. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403865. [PMID: 38857624 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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High-entropy alloy (HEA) nanostructures arranged into well-defined configurations hold great potential for accelerating the development of electronics, photonics, catalysis, and device integration. However, the random nucleation induced by the disparity in physicochemical properties of multiple elements makes it challenging to achieve single-particle synthesis at the patterned preset sites in the high-entropy scenario. Herein, the liquid metal nanoreactor strategy is proposed to realize the construction of HEA arrays. The coalescence of the liquid metal driven by the tendency to decrease surface energy provides a restricted environment for the nucleation and growth to form single HEA particles at the preset locations, which can be regarded as a self-confinement reaction. Liquid metal endowing a low diffusion energy barrier on the substrate and a high diffusivity of the alloy system can dynamically promote the aggregation process. As a result, the HEA array is prepared with elements up to eleven and possesses uniform periodicity, which exhibits excellent holography response in a broad spectrum. This work injects new vitality into the construction of HEA nanopatterns and provides an excellent platform for propelling their fundamental research and applications.
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- Jingjing Liang
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Electronic Information School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Electronic Information School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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Feng Y, Yao H, Sun Z, Liao Y, Wang J, Zhao R, Li Y. Optimized Photothermal Conversion Ability through Interband Transitions in FeCoNiCrMn High-Entropy-Alloy Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39048298 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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High-entropy-alloy nanoparticles (HEA-NPs) composed of 3d transition metallic elements have attracted intensive attention in photothermal conversion regions due to their d-d interband transitions (IBTs). However, the effect arising from the unbalanced elemental ratio still needs more focus. In this work, FeCoNiCrMn HEA-NPs with different elemental ratios among Cr and Mn have been employed to clarify the impact of different composed elements on the optical absorption and photothermal conversion performance. It can be recognized that the unbalanced elemental ratio of HEA-NPs can reduce the photothermal performance. Density functional theory calculation demonstrated that d-d IBTs can be changed by the different composed element ratios, resulting in a number of insufficient filling regions around the Fermi level (±4 eV). As a result, the HEA-NPs (FeCoNiCr0.75Mn0.25) with a balanced elemental ratio exhibit the highest surface temperature of 97.6 °C under 1 sun irradiation, and the evaporation rate and energy conversion efficiency could reach 2.13 kg·m-2·h-1 and 93%, respectively, demonstrating effective solar steam generation behavior.
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- Yanyan Feng
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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Jiang Y, Liang Z, Liu JC, Fu H, Yan CH, Du Y. Stimulating Electron Delocalization of Lanthanide Elements through High-Entropy Confinement to Promote Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. ACS NANO 2024; 18:19137-19149. [PMID: 38981052 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have aroused extensive attention in the field of catalysis. However, due to the integration of multiple active sites in HEA, it exhibits excessive adsorption behavior resulting in difficult desorption of active species from the catalyst surfaces, which hinders the catalytic efficiency. Therefore, adjusting the adsorption strength of the active site in HEA to enhance the catalytic activity is of great importance. By introducing rare-earth (RE) elements into the high-entropy alloy, the delocalization of 4f electrons can be achieved through the interaction between the multimetal active site and RE, which benefits to regulate the adsorption strength of the HEA surface. Herein, the RE Ce-modified hexagonal-close-packed PtRuFeCoNiZn-Ce/C HEAs are synthesized and showed an excellent electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction with ultralow overpotentials of 4, 7 and 156, 132 mV, respectively, to reach 10 mA cm-2 in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 1.0 M KOH solutions, and the assembled water electrolysis cell only requires a voltage of 1.43 V to reach 10 mA cm-2, which is much better than the performance of PtRuFeCoNiZn/C. Combined with the results of in situ attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory (DFT), the fundamental reasons for the improvement of catalyst activity come from two aspects: (i) local lattice distortion of HEA caused by the introduction of RE with large atomic radius induces 4f orbital electron delocalization of RE elements and enhances electron exchange between RE and active sites. (ii) The electronegativity difference between the RE element and the active site forms a surface dipole in HEA, which optimizes the adsorption of the active intermediate by the HEA surface site. This study provides an insightful idea for the rational design of high-performance HEA- and RE-based electrocatalysts.
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- Yong Jiang
- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Wang Z, Wang L, Zong L. Ultra-Small High-Entropy Alloy as Multi-Functional Catalyst for Ammonia Based Fuel Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400892. [PMID: 38953333 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Ammonia fuel cells using carbon-neutral ammonia as fuel are regarded as a fast, furious, and flexible next-generation carbon-free energy conversion technology, but it is limited by the kinetically sluggish ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Platinum can efficiently drive these three types of reactions, but its scale-up application is limited by its susceptibility to poisoning and high cost. In order to reduce the cost and alleviate poisoning, incorporating Pt with various metals proves to be an efficient and feasible strategy. Herein, PtFeCoNiIr/C trifunctional high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts are prepared with uniform mixing and ultra-small size of 2 ± 0.5 nm by Joule heating method. PtFeCoNiIr/C exhibits efficient performance in AOR (Jpeak = 139.8 A g-1 PGM), ORR (E1/2 = 0.87 V), and HER (E10 = 20.3 mV), outperforming the benchmark Pt/C, and no loss in HER performance at 100 mA cm-2 for 200 h. The almost unchanged E1/2 in the anti-poisoning test indicates its promising application in real fuel cells powered by ammonia. This work opens up a new path for the development of multi-functional electrocatalysts and also makes a big leap toward the exploration of cost-effective device configurations for novel fuel cells.
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- Yuanyuan Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1 North 2nd Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Mandal S, Gupta AK, Konečná A, Shirato N, Hachtel JA, Sachan R. Creation of Multi-Principal Element Alloy NiCoCr Nanostructures via Nanosecond Laser-Induced Dewetting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309574. [PMID: 38556631 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The multi-principal element alloy nanoparticles (MPEA NPs), a new class of nanomaterials, present a highly rewarding opportunity to explore new or vastly different functional properties than the traditional mono/bi/multimetallic nanostructures due to their unique characteristics of atomic-level homogeneous mixing of constituent elements in the nanoconfinements. Here, the successful creation of NiCoCr nanoparticles, a well-known MPEA system is reported, using ultrafast nanosecond laser-induced dewetting of alloy thin films. Nanoparticle formation occurs by spontaneously breaking the energetically unstable thin films in a melt state under laser-induced hydrodynamic instability and subsequently accumulating in a droplet shape via surface energy minimization. While NiCoCr alloy shows a stark contrast in physical properties compared to individual metallic constituents, i.e., Ni, Co, and Cr, yet the transient nature of the laser-driven process facilitates a homogeneous distribution of the constituents (Ni, Co, and Cr) in the nanoparticles. Using high-resolution chemical analysis and scanning nanodiffraction, the environmental stability and grain arrangement in the nanoparticles are further investigated. Thermal transport simulations reveal that the ultrashort (≈100 ns) melt-state lifetime of NiCoCr during the dewetting event helps retain the constituent elements in a single-phase solid solution with homogenous distribution and opens the pathway to create the unique MPEA nanoparticles with laser-induced dewetting process.
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- Soumya Mandal
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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- Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Brno, 61200, Czech Republic
- Institute of Physical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, 616 69, Czech Republic
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA
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Wang H, Bai X, Wu Y, Peng D, Liu J, Li Z, Cheng Z, Zhou Y, Huang K, Li B, Wu H. High-Performance Multifunctional Carbon Fibrous Sponges Derived from Pitch. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401939. [PMID: 38924354 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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3D carbon-based porous sponges are recognized for significant potential in oil absorption and electromagnetic interference (EMI). However, their widespread application is hindered by a common compromise between high performance and affordability of mass production. Herein, a novel approach is introduced that involves laser-assisted micro-zone heating melt-blown spinning (LMHMS) to address this challenge by creating pitch-based submicron carbon fibers (PSCFs) sponge with 3D interconnected structures. These structures bestow the resulting sponge exceptional characteristics including low density (≈20 mg cm-3), high porosity (≈99%), remarkable compressibility (80% maximum strain), and superior conductivity (≈628 S m-1). The resultant PSCF sponges realize an oil/organic solvent sorption capacity over 56 g/g and possess remarkable regenerated ability. In addition to their effectiveness in cleaning up oil/organic solvent spills, they also demonstrated strong electromagnetic shielding capabilities, with a total shielding effectiveness (SE) exceeding 60 dB across the X-band GHz range. In virtue of extreme lightweight of ≈20 mg cm-3, the specific SE of the PSCF sponge reaches as high as ≈1466 dB cm3 g-1, surpassing the performance of numerous carbon-based porous structures. Thus, the unique blend of properties renders these sponges promising for transforming strategies in addressing oil/organic solvent contaminations and providing effective protection against EMI.
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- Haiyang Wang
- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Du S, Zhang H. Application of photothermal effects of nanomaterials in food safety detection. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2024; 111:261-303. [PMID: 39103215 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Numerous nanomaterials endowed with outstanding light harvesting and photothermal conversion abilities have been extensively applied in various fields, such as photothermal diagnosis and therapy, trace substance detection, and optical imaging. Although photothermal detection methods have been established utilizing the photothermal effect of nanomaterials in recent years, there is a scarcity of reviews regarding their application in food safety detection. Herein, the recent advancements in the photothermal conversion mechanism, photothermal conversion efficiency calculation, and preparation method of photothermal nanomaterials were reviewed. In particular, the application of photothermal nanomaterials in various food hazard analyses and the newly established photothermal detection methods were comprehensively discussed. Moreover, the development and promising future trends of photothermal nanomaterial-based detection methods were discussed, which provide a reference for researchers to propose more effective, sensitive, and accurate detection methods.
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- Shuyuan Du
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, P.R. China.
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Liang J, Cao G, Zeng M, Fu L. Controllable synthesis of high-entropy alloys. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:6021-6041. [PMID: 38738520 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00034j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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High-entropy alloys (HEAs) involving more than four elements, as emerging alloys, have brought about a paradigm shift in material design. The unprecedented compositional diversities and structural complexities of HEAs endow multidimensional exploration space and great potential for practical benefits, as well as a formidable challenge for synthesis. To further optimize performance and promote advanced applications, it is essential to synthesize HEAs with desired characteristics to satisfy the requirements in the application scenarios. The properties of HEAs are highly related to their chemical compositions, microstructure, and morphology. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the controllable synthesis of HEAs is provided, ranging from composition design to morphology control, structure construction, and surface/interface engineering. The fundamental parameters and advanced characterization related to HEAs are introduced. We also propose several critical directions for future development. This review can provide insight and an in-depth understanding of HEAs, accelerating the synthesis of the desired HEAs.
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- Jingjing Liang
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Li M, Lin F, Zhang S, Zhao R, Tao L, Li L, Li J, Zeng L, Luo M, Guo S. High-entropy alloy electrocatalysts go to (sub-)nanoscale. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn2877. [PMID: 38838156 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn2877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Alloying has proven power to upgrade metallic electrocatalysts, while the traditional alloys encounter limitation for optimizing electronic structures of surface metallic sites in a continuous manner. High-entropy alloys (HEAs) overcome this limitation by manageably tuning the adsorption/desorption energies of reaction intermediates. Recently, the marriage of nanotechnology and HEAs has made considerable progresses for renewable energy technologies, showing two important trends of size diminishment and multidimensionality. This review is dedicated to summarizing recent advances of HEAs that are rationally designed for energy electrocatalysis. We first explain the advantages of HEAs as electrocatalysts from three aspects: high entropy, nanometer, and multidimension. Then, several structural regulation methods are proposed to promote the electrocatalysis of HEAs, involving the thermodynamically nonequilibrium synthesis, regulating the (sub-)nanosize and anisotropic morphologies, as well as engineering the atomic ordering. The general relationship between the electronic structures and electrocatalytic properties of HEAs is further discussed. Finally, we outline remaining challenges of this field, aiming to inspire more sophisticated HEA-based nanocatalysts.
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- Menggang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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He CY, Li Y, Zhou ZH, Liu BH, Gao XH. High-Entropy Photothermal Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400920. [PMID: 38437805 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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High-entropy (HE) materials, celebrated for their extraordinary chemical and physical properties, have garnered increasing attention for their broad applications across diverse disciplines. The expansive compositional range of these materials allows for nuanced tuning of their properties and innovative structural designs. Recent advances have been centered on their versatile photothermal conversion capabilities, effective across the full solar spectrum (300-2500 nm). The HE effect, coupled with hysteresis diffusion, imparts these materials with desirable thermal and chemical stability. These attributes position HE materials as a revolutionary alternative to traditional photothermal materials, signifying a transformative shift in photothermal technology. This review delivers a comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge regarding HE photothermal materials, emphasizing the intricate relationship between their compositions, structures, light-absorbing mechanisms, and optical properties. Furthermore, the review outlines the notable advances in HE photothermal materials, emphasizing their contributions to areas, such as solar water evaporation, personal thermal management, solar thermoelectric generation, catalysis, and biomedical applications. The review culminates in presenting a roadmap that outlines prospective directions for future research in this burgeoning field, and also outlines fruitful ways to develop advanced HE photothermal materials and to expand their promising applications.
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- Cheng-Yu He
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Sun X, Sun Y. Synthesis of metallic high-entropy alloy nanoparticles. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4400-4433. [PMID: 38497773 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00954h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The theoretically infinite compositional space of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) and their novel properties and applications have attracted significant attention from a broader research community. The successful synthesis of high-quality single-phase HEA nanoparticles represents a crucial step in fully unlocking the potential of this new class of materials to drive innovations. This review analyzes the various methods reported in the literature to identify their commonalities and dissimilarities, which allows categorizing these methods into five general strategies. Physical minimization of HEA metals into HEA nanoparticles through cryo-milling represents the typical top-down strategy. The counter bottom-up strategy requires the simultaneous generation and precipitation of metal atoms of different elements on growing nanoparticles. Depending on the metal atom generation process, there are four synthesis strategies: vaporization of metals, burst reduction of metal precursors, thermal shock-induced reduction of metal precursors, and solvothermal reduction of metal precursors. Comparisons among the methods within each strategy, along with discussions, provide insights and guidance for achieving the robust synthesis of HEA nanoparticles.
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- Xiuyun Sun
- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Dezhou University, Dezhou, Shandong, 253023, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, 1901 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122, USA.
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Xiong H, Dong Y, Hu C, Chen Y, Liu H, Long R, Kong T, Xiong Y. Highly Efficient and Selective Light-Driven Dry Reforming of Methane by a Carbon Exchange Mechanism. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:9465-9475. [PMID: 38507822 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is a promising technique for converting greenhouse gases (namely, CH4 and CO2) into syngas. However, traditional thermocatalytic processes require high temperatures and suffer from low selectivity and coke-induced instability. Here, we report high-entropy alloys loaded on SrTiO3 as highly efficient and coke-resistant catalysts for light-driven DRM without a secondary source of heating. This process involves carbon exchange between reactants (i.e., CO2 and CH4) and oxygen exchange between CO2 and the lattice oxygen of supports, during which CO and H2 are gradually produced and released. Such a mechanism deeply suppresses the undesired side reactions such as reverse water-gas shift reaction and methane deep dissociation. Impressively, the optimized CoNiRuRhPd/SrTiO3 catalyst achieves ultrahigh activity (15.6/16.0 mol gmetal-1 h-1 for H2/CO production), long-term stability (∼150 h), and remarkable selectivity (∼0.96). This work opens a new avenue for future energy-efficient industrial applications.
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- Hailong Xiong
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Laboratory of Molecular-Based Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241002, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Cui X, Liu Y, Chen Y. Ultrafast micro/nano-manufacturing of metastable materials for energy. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae033. [PMID: 38469545 PMCID: PMC10926976 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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The structural engineering of metastable nanomaterials with abundant defects has attracted much attention in energy-related fields. The high-temperature shock (HTS) technique, as a rapidly developing and advanced synthesis strategy, offers significant potential for the rational design and fabrication of high-quality nanocatalysts in an ultrafast, scalable, controllable and eco-friendly way. In this review, we provide an overview of various metastable micro- and nanomaterials synthesized via HTS, including single metallic and bimetallic nanostructures, high entropy alloys, metal compounds (e.g. metal oxides) and carbon nanomaterials. Note that HTS provides a new research dimension for nanostructures, i.e. kinetic modulation. Furthermore, we summarize the application of HTS-as supporting films for transmission electron microscopy grids-in the structural engineering of 2D materials, which is vital for the direct imaging of metastable materials. Finally, we discuss the potential future applications of high-throughput and liquid-phase HTS strategies for non-equilibrium micro/nano-manufacturing beyond energy-related fields. It is believed that this emerging research field will bring new opportunities to the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology in both fundamental and practical aspects.
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- Xiaoya Cui
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Protein Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Chepkasov IV, Radina AD, Kvashnin AG. Structure-driven tuning of catalytic properties of core-shell nanostructures. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5870-5892. [PMID: 38450538 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06194a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The annual increase in demand for renewable energy is driving the development of catalysis-based technologies that generate, store and convert clean energy by splitting and forming chemical bonds. Thanks to efforts over the last two decades, great progress has been made in the use of core-shell nanostructures to improve the performance of metallic catalysts. The successful preparation and application of a large number of bimetallic core-shell nanocrystals demonstrates the wide range of possibilities they offer and suggests further advances in this field. Here, we have reviewed recent advances in the synthesis and study of core-shell nanostructures that are promising for catalysis. Particular attention has been paid to the structural tuning of the catalytic properties of core-shell nanostructures and to theoretical methods capable of describing their catalytic properties in order to efficiently search for new catalysts with desired properties. We have also identified the most promising areas of research in this field, in terms of experimental and theoretical studies, and in terms of promising materials to be studied.
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- Ilya V Chepkasov
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205, Bolshoi Blv. 30, Building 1, Moscow, Russia.
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205, Bolshoi Blv. 30, Building 1, Moscow, Russia.
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205, Bolshoi Blv. 30, Building 1, Moscow, Russia.
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Xu W, Diesen E, He T, Reuter K, Margraf JT. Discovering High Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts in Vast Composition Spaces with Multiobjective Optimization. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:7698-7707. [PMID: 38466356 PMCID: PMC10958507 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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High entropy alloys (HEAs) are a highly promising class of materials for electrocatalysis as their unique active site distributions break the scaling relations that limit the activity of conventional transition metal catalysts. Existing Bayesian optimization (BO)-based virtual screening approaches focus on catalytic activity as the sole objective and correspondingly tend to identify promising materials that are unlikely to be entropically stabilized. Here, we overcome this limitation with a multiobjective BO framework for HEAs that simultaneously targets activity, cost-effectiveness, and entropic stabilization. With diversity-guided batch selection further boosting its data efficiency, the framework readily identifies numerous promising candidates for the oxygen reduction reaction that strike the balance between all three objectives in hitherto unchartered HEA design spaces comprising up to 10 elements.
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- Wenbin Xu
- Fritz-Haber-Institut
der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin D-14195, Germany
- Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut
der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin D-14195, Germany
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- Yunnan
Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National
Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials,
School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut
der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin D-14195, Germany
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut
der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin D-14195, Germany
- Bavarian
Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth D-95447, Germany
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Gao F, Xue C, Zhang T, Zhang L, Zhu GY, Ou C, Zhang YZ, Dong X. MXene-Based Functional Platforms for Tumor Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2302559. [PMID: 37142810 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Recently, 2D transition metal carbide, nitride, and carbonitrides (MXenes) materials stand out in the field of tumor therapy, particularly in the construction of functional platforms for optimal antitumor therapy due to their high specific surface area, tunable performance, strong absorption of near-infrared light as well as preferable surface plasmon resonance effect. In this review, the progress of MXene-mediated antitumor therapy is summarized after appropriate modifications or integration procedures. The enhanced antitumor treatments directly performed by MXenes, the significant improving effect of MXenes on different antitumor therapies, as well as the MXene-mediated imaging-guided antitumor strategies are discussed in detail. Moreover, the existing challenges and future development directions of MXenes in tumor therapy are presented.
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- Fan Gao
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing, 211816, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing, 211816, China
- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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Liu M, Liao H, Hou M, Xu Y, Wang J. Hydrophobic Composite Foams with Asymmetric Gradient Sandwich Structure for Excellent Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Photothermal Response. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023. [PMID: 38014968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The evolution of contemporary electronics urgently requires the use of versatile electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials in complex environments. Interlayer polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/Fe3O4@multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) foams were prepared by a simple physical foaming method with excellent flexibility and electromagnetic wave absorption. The bottom nickel aramid paper (NiP) layer creates a dense conductive network by chemical plating technology, which ensures excellent EMI effectiveness. The upper carbon black (CB)/Fe3O4 layer further improves the absorption performance via conductive loss and magnetic loss. With the effective layout of the impedance matching layer, absorbing layer, and conductive shielding layer, the CB/Fe3O4-PDMS/Fe3O4@MWCNTs-NiP composite material achieves an EMI shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) of 61.7 dB and an absorption coefficient of 0.58 at X-band. In addition, the composite foam provides photothermal conversion and hydrophobicity due to the effective stacking of PDMS and CB/Fe3O4. Thus, the multifunctional composite foam presents a broad range of possible applications, benefiting EMI shielding as well as other specific areas.
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- Mingtai Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, People's Republic of China
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Yu H, Li Q, Hu Y, Li K, Reddy KM, Xie G, Liu X, Qiu HJ. Self-Floating Nanoporous High-Entropy Oxides with Tunable Bandgap for Efficient Solar Seawater Desalination. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:10554-10562. [PMID: 37916621 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Nanoporous high-entropy oxide (np-HEO) powders with tunable composition are integrated with a poly(vinylidene fluoride) network to create self-floating solar absorber films for seawater desalination. By progressively increasing the element count, we obtain an optimized 9-component AlNiCoFeCrMoVCuTi-Ox. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal a remarkable reduction in its bandgap, facilitating the light-induced migration of electrons to conduction bands to generate electron-hole pairs, which recombine to produce heat. Simultaneously, the intricate light reflection and refraction pathways, shaped by the nanoporous structure, coupled with the reduced thermal conductivity attributed to the suboptimal crystalline quality of the np-HEO ensure an effective conversion of captured light into thermal energy. Consequently, all these films demonstrate an impressive absorbance rate exceeding 93% across the 250-2500 nm spectral range. Under one sun, the surface temperature of the 9-component film rapidly rises to 110 °C within 90 s with a high pure water evaporation rate of 2.16 kg m-2 h-1.
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- Haoyuan Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Zhejiang Laboratory, Hangzhou 311100, China
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- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Zhu L, Tian L, Jiang S, Han L, Liang Y, Li Q, Chen S. Advances in photothermal regulation strategies: from efficient solar heating to daytime passive cooling. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7389-7460. [PMID: 37743823 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00500c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Photothermal regulation concerning solar harvesting and repelling has recently attracted significant interest due to the fast-growing research focus in the areas of solar heating for evaporation, photocatalysis, motion, and electricity generation, as well as passive cooling for cooling textiles and smart buildings. The parallel development of photothermal regulation strategies through both material and system designs has further improved the overall solar utilization efficiency for heating/cooling. In this review, we will review the latest progress in photothermal regulation, including solar heating and passive cooling, and their manipulating strategies. The underlying mechanisms and criteria of highly efficient photothermal regulation in terms of optical absorption/reflection, thermal conversion, transfer, and emission properties corresponding to the extensive catalog of nanostructured materials are discussed. The rational material and structural designs with spectral selectivity for improving the photothermal regulation performance are then highlighted. We finally present the recent significant developments of applications of photothermal regulation in clean energy and environmental areas and give a brief perspective on the current challenges and future development of controlled solar energy utilization.
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- Liangliang Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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Xie M, Fang W, Qu Z, Hu Y, Zhang Y, Chao J, Shi J, Wang L, Wang L, Tian Y, Fan C, Liu H. High-entropy alloy nanopatterns by prescribed metallization of DNA origami templates. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1745. [PMID: 36990981 PMCID: PMC10060391 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37333-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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AbstractHigh-entropy multimetallic nanopatterns with controlled morphology, composition and uniformity hold great potential for developing nanoelectronics, nanophotonics and catalysis. Nevertheless, the lack of general methods for patterning multiple metals poses a limit. Here, we develop a DNA origami-based metallization reaction system to prescribe multimetallic nanopatterns with peroxidase-like activities. We find that strong coordination between metal elements and DNA bases enables the accumulation of metal ions on protruding clustered DNA (pcDNA) that are prescribed on DNA origami. As a result of the condensation of pcDNA, these sites can serve as nucleation site for metal plating. We have synthesized multimetallic nanopatterns composed of up to five metal elements (Co, Pd, Pt, Ag and Ni), and obtained insights on elemental uniformity control at the nanoscale. This method provides an alternative pathway to construct a library of multimetallic nanopatterns.
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Chen W, Luo S, Sun M, Wu X, Zhou Y, Liao Y, Tang M, Fan X, Huang B, Quan Z. High-Entropy Intermetallic PtRhBiSnSb Nanoplates for Highly Efficient Alcohol Oxidation Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2206276. [PMID: 36063819 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The control of multimetallic ensembles at the atomic-level is challenging, especially for high-entropy alloys (HEAs) possessing five or more elements. Herein, the one-pot synthesis of hexagonal-close-packed (hcp) PtRhBiSnSb high-entropy intermetallic (HEI) nanoplates with intrinsically isolated Pt, Rh, Bi, Sn, and Sb atoms is reported, to boost the electrochemical oxidation of liquid fuels. Taking advantage of these combined five metals, the well-defined PtRhBiSnSb HEI nanoplates exhibit a remarkable mass activity of 19.529, 15.558, and 7.535 A mg-1 Pt+Rh toward the electrooxidation of methanol, ethanol, and glycerol in alkaline electrolytes, respectively, representing a state-of-the-art multifunctional electrocatalyst for alcohol oxidation reactions. In particular, the PtRhBiSnSb HEI achieves record-high methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) activity in an alkaline environment. Theoretical calculations demonstrate that the introduction of the fifth metal Rh enhances the electron-transfer efficiency in PtRhBiSnSb HEI nanoplates, which contributes to the improved oxidation capability. Meanwhile, robust electronic structures of the active sites are achieved due to the synergistic protections from Bi, Sn, and Sb sites. This work offers significant research advances in developing well-defined HEA with delicate control over compositions and properties.
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- Wen Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Dai B, Qi Y, Song M, Zhang B, Wang N, Dai Y. Facile synthesis of core-shell structured C/Fe3O4 composite fiber electromagnetic wave absorbing materials with multiple loss mechanisms. J Chem Phys 2022; 157:114705. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0121257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The use of heterostructures in electromagnetic wave absorption applications has been limited by the problem of homogeneous dispersion in composites. In this study, three-dimensional (3D) cross-linked electromagnetic wave absorbing composites with carbon nanofiber/Fe3O4 (CNF/Fe3O4) core-shell structure were synthesized by expanding the interface of the heterogeneous structure with Fe3O4 nanocrystals uniformly modified on the surface of carbon nanofiber. The 3D cross-linked structure of the composites contributes to the generation of conductive loss and macroscopic eddy current loss. The heterogeneous interface formed by graphite nanocrystals and amorphous carbon in the carbon nanofiber is identified by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy as having a strong electromagnetic wave absorption capacity for boundary-type defects. The Fe3O4 nanocrystal particles on the surface of the carbon nanofiber not only have the strong magnetic loss capability of magnetic materials but also form a new heterogeneous interface with the carbon nanofiber surface, which further enhances the interfacial polarization of the composite and improves the electromagnetic wave absorption properties. With the synergistic effects of interfacial polarization, macroscopic and microscopic eddy current losses, conductive losses, and magnetic losses, the electromagnetic wave absorption performance of the composites is further enhanced based on carbon nanofiber. The reflection loss (RL) reaches -51.11dB, -42.99dB and -55.98dB at 9GHz, 12GHz (X-band) and 17GHz (Ku-band) respectively, corresponding to thicknesses of 2.0mm, 1.5mm and 1.0mm. in addition, the widest effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) is 3.3GHz (only 1.09mm).
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, China
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