Efficient and reversible separation of NH_(3) by deep eutectic solvents with multiple active sites and low viscosities

The efficient separation and collection of ammonia(NH_(3))during NH_(3) synthesis process is essential to improve the economic efficiency and protect the environment.In this work,ethanolammonium hydrochloride(EtOHACl)and phenol(PhOH)were used to prepare a novel class of deep eutectic solvents(DESs)with multiple active sites and low viscosities.The NH_(3) separation performance of EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was analyzed completely.It is figured out that the NH_(3) absorption rates in EtOHACl+PhOH DESs are very fast.The NH_(3) absorption capacities are very high and reach up to 5.52 and 10.74 mol·kg1 at 11.2 and 100.4 kPa under 298.2 K,respectively.In addition,the EtOHACl+PhOH DESs present highly selective absorption of NH_(3) over N_(2) and H_(2) and good regenerative properties after seven cycles of absorption/desorption.The intrinsic separation mechanism of NH_(3) by EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was further revealed by spectroscopic analysis and quantum chemistry calculations.

Electronic engineering of Co-Ru diatomic sites and Ru nanoparticles for synergistic promotion of hydrogen evolution

The coexistence of multi-component active sites like single-atom sites,diatomic sites(DAS)and nanoclusters is shown to result in superior performances in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Metal diatomic sites are more complex than single-atom sites but their unique electronic structures can lead to significant enhancement of the HER kinetics.Although the synthesis and identification of DAS is usually challenging,we report a simple access to a diatomic catalyst by anchoring Co-Ru DAS on nitrogen-doped carbon supports along with Ru nanoparticles(NPs).Experimental and theoretical results revealed the atomic-level characteristics of Co-Ru sites,their strong electronic coupling and their synergy with Ru NPs within the catalyst.The unique electronic structure of the catalyst resulted in an excellent HER activity and stability in alkaline media.This work provides a valuable insight into a widely applicable design of diatomic catalysts with multi-component active sites for highly efficient HER electrocatalysis.

光催化CO_(2)还原多原子催化剂的设计与制备进展

光催化CO_(2)还原合成太阳能燃料对缓解CO_(2)排放引起的全球变暖和降低化石燃料消耗具有重要意义.然而,目前的光催化剂仍然存在反应动力学缓慢和选择性不理想的问题,特别是对于C_(2+)产物的生成,极大地限制了光催化的工业化进程.过去几十年中,关于太阳能驱动的CO_(2)还原的研究展示出鼓舞人心的结果,包括活性位点的构建.本综述重点介绍了通过构建活性位点制备原子级分散催化剂在光催化CO_(2)还原中的最新进展,包括两个独立的活性位点、成对双活性位点和基于活性位点构型的纳米团簇.此外,详细讨论了CO_(2)在活性位点上的活化机制和表征方法.特别是考虑到实验研究与实际应用之间的差距,整合实验和理论的结果,以实现潜在的结构-活性关系和高目标产物选择性发展.最后,概述了该领域存在的挑战,并展望了活性位点的合理设计和机理研究.