Electrochemical capacitors(ECs)with unique merits of fast charge/discharge rate and long cyclability are one of the representative electrochemical energy storage systems,possessing wide applications in power electroni...Electrochemical capacitors(ECs)with unique merits of fast charge/discharge rate and long cyclability are one of the representative electrochemical energy storage systems,possessing wide applications in power electronics and automotive transportation,etc.[1,2].Furthermore.展开更多
Zigzag graphene nanoribbons(ZGNRs)with spin-polarized edge states have potential applications in carbon-based spintronics.The electronic structure of ZGNRs can be effectively tuned by different widths or dopants,which...Zigzag graphene nanoribbons(ZGNRs)with spin-polarized edge states have potential applications in carbon-based spintronics.The electronic structure of ZGNRs can be effectively tuned by different widths or dopants,which requires delicately designed monomers.Here,we report the successful synthesis of ZGNR with a width of eight carbon zigzag lines and nitrogen-boronnitrogen(NBN)motifs decorated along the zigzag edges(NBN-8-ZGNR)on Au(111)surface,which starts from a specially designed U-shaped monomer with preinstalled NBN units at the zigzag edge.Chemical-bond-resolved non-contact atomic force microscopy(nc-AFM)imaging confirms the zigzag-terminated edges and the existence of NBN dopants.The electronic states distributed along the zigzag edges have been revealed after a silicon-layer intercalation at the interface of NBN-8-ZGNR and Au(111).Our work enriches the ZGNR family with a new dopant and larger width,which provides more candidates for future carbonbased nanoelectronic and spintronic applications.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)graphene networks are performance boosters for functional nanostructures in energy-related fields.Although tremendous intriguing nanostructures-decorated 3D graphene networks have been realized,on...Three-dimensional(3D)graphene networks are performance boosters for functional nanostructures in energy-related fields.Although tremendous intriguing nanostructures-decorated 3D graphene networks have been realized,on-demand decoration of nanostructures in the specified position of interest within the whole 3D graphene skeleton is still out of reach,shedding limitations on constructing more sophisticated components with programmable structures which offer enormous potential for the enhancement of performance and exploration of new functions.Here,we report the melamine-sponge(MS)-templated hydrothermal method capable of realizing reduced graphene oxide(RGO)-nanostructure composite aerogels with programmable structures and compositions.The key of this method is using the MS template to preset the structures of choice through programmable solution-processed immobilization of graphene oxide(GO)and nanostructures.Remarkably,the hydrothermal treatment simultaneously removed the MS template and reduced the GO networks without changing the preset structures.We showcased nine typical RGO-nanostructures composite aerogels to demonstrate the versatility of the MS-templated hydrothermal method.展开更多
Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)into value-added chemicals/fuels is crucial for realizing the sustainable carbon cycle while mitigating the energy crisis.However,it is impeded by the relatively high...Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)into value-added chemicals/fuels is crucial for realizing the sustainable carbon cycle while mitigating the energy crisis.However,it is impeded by the relatively high overpotential and low energy efficiency due to the lack of efficient electrocatalysts.Herein,we develop an isolated single-atom Ni catalyst regulated strategy to activate and stabilize the iron phthalocyanine molecule(Ni SA@FePc)toward a highly efficient CO_(2)RR process at low overpotential.The well-defined and homogenous catalytic centers with unique structures confer Ni SA@FePc with a significantly enhanced CO_(2)RR performance compared to single-atom Ni catalyst and FePc molecule and afford the atomic understanding on active sites and catalytic mechanism.As expected,Ni SA@FePc exhibits a high selectivity of more significant Faraday efficiency(≥95%)over a wide potential range,a high current density of~252 mA·cm^(−2) at low overpotential(390 mV),and excellent long-term stability for CO_(2)RR to CO.X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurement and theoretical calculation indicate the formation of NiN_(4)-O_(2)-FePc heterogeneous structure for Ni SA@FePc.And CO_(2)RR prefers to occur at the raised N centers of NiN4-O_(2)-FePc heterogeneous structure for Ni SA@FePc,which enables facilitated adsorption of*COOH and desorption of CO,and thus accelerated overall reaction kinetics.展开更多
Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks(2D COFs)with covalently bonded repeat units and crystalline,porous framework backbones have attracted immense attention since the first 2D COFs were reported by Yaghi’s gro...Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks(2D COFs)with covalently bonded repeat units and crystalline,porous framework backbones have attracted immense attention since the first 2D COFs were reported by Yaghi’s group in 2005.The extended single-layer structures of 2D COFs are also generally considered to be the 2D polymers.The precise incorporation of molecular building blocks into ordered frameworks enables the synthesis of novel organic materials with designable and predictable properties for specific applications,such as in optoelectronics,energy storage,and conversion.In particular,the 2Dπ-conjugated COFs(2D-c-COFs)represent a unique class of 2D conjugated polymers that have 2D molecular-periodic structures with extended in-planeπ-conjugations.In the 2D-c-COFs,the conjugated skeletons andπ−πstacking interactions can provide the pathways for electron transport,while the porous channel can enable the loading of active sites for catalysis and sensing.Thus far,the synthesis of 2D-c-COFs has been mostly limited to Schiff base chemistry based on the condensation reaction between amine and aldehyde/ketone monomers because the construction of 2D COFs as thermodynamically controlled products generally requires a highly reversible reaction for error-correction processes.However,the high reversibility of imine linkages would conversely endow moderateπ-electron delocalization due to the polarized carbon−nitrogen bonds and poor stability against strong acids/bases.To achieve robust and highly conjugated 2D-c-COFs,a series of synthesis strategies have been developed,including a one-step reversible reaction with a bond-forming−bond braking−bond reforming function,a quasi-reversible reaction combing reversible and irreversible processes,and postmodifications converting labile bonds to a robust linkage.Among all of the reported 2D-c-COFs,vinylene-linked(also sp^(2)-carbon-linked)2D covalent organic frameworks(V-2D-COFs)with high in-planeπ-conjugation have attracted increasing interest after we reported the first V-2D-COFs via a Knoevenagel polycondensation in 2016.Although CC bonds have low reversibility,making the synthesis of V-2D-COFs quite challenging,there have been around 40 V-2D-COFs reported over the past 5 years,which demonstrated the merits of V-2D-COFs combining with unique optoelectronic,redox,and magnetic properties.In this Account,we will summarize the development of V-2D-COFs,covering the important aspects of synthesis methods,design strategies,unique physical properties,and functions.First,the solvothermal synthesis of V-2D-COFs using different reaction methodologies and design principles will be presented,including Knoevenagel polycondensation,other aldol-type polycondensations,and Horner−Wadsworth−Emmons(HWE)polycondensation.Second,we will discuss the optoelectronic and magnetic properties of V-2D-COFs.Finally,the promising applications of V-2D-COF in the fields of sensing,photocatalysis,energy storage,and conversion will be demonstrated,which benefit from their robust vinylene-linked skeleton,full in-planeπ-conjugation,and tailorable structures.We anticipate that this Account will provide an intensive understanding of the synthesis of V-2D-COFs and inspire the further development of this emerging class of conjugated organic crystalline materials with unique physicochemical properties and applications across different areas.展开更多
Recent years have witnessed the rise of an emerging class of synthetic twodimensional(2D)materials-2D polymers.The combination of organic chemistry and rational design of polymeric crystals has stimulated tremendous r...Recent years have witnessed the rise of an emerging class of synthetic twodimensional(2D)materials-2D polymers.The combination of organic chemistry and rational design of polymeric crystals has stimulated tremendous research efforts in the controlled synthesis of 2D polymers.However,despite the advancement in synthetic methodologies,the structural characterization of 2D polymers remains a significant challenge.Although aberration-corrected high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(AC-HRTEM)is capable of direct imaging of atomic structures with sub-Ångström resolution,electron radiation damage poses a substantial limit on the achievable image resolution due to instant decomposition of the molecular framework.In this Perspective,we will briefly discuss radiation damage mitigation strategies,which may eventually result in AC-HRTEM imaging of 2D polymers down to the atomic scale.展开更多
Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are crystalline porous polymers with designable structures and properties.Their crystallization typically relies on trialand-error experimentation involving harsh conditions,including ...Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are crystalline porous polymers with designable structures and properties.Their crystallization typically relies on trialand-error experimentation involving harsh conditions,including organic solvents,presenting significant obstacles for rational design and large-scale production.Herein,we present a liquid crystal-directed synthesis methodology and its implementation for up to gram-scale production of highly crystalline COFs in water and air.It is compatible with monomers of different structures,shape,size,length of side chains,and electron-donating,electron-accepting,and heterocyclic substitutions near reactive sites.Seventeen types of donor-acceptor two-dimensional COFs including four types of new ones and a three-dimensional COF with a yield of up to 94%were demonstrated,showing great generality of the method.The as-synthesized donor-acceptor COFs are organic semiconductors and contain macropores besides intrinsic mesopores which make them attractive catalysts.The production of H_(2)O_(2)under visible light in water was studied and the structure-property relationships were revealed.The production rate reached 4347μmol h^(−1)gcat^(−1),which is about 467%better than that of the benchmark photocatalyst g-C_(3)N_(4).This study will inspire the mild synthesis and scale-up of a wide spectrum of COFs and organic semiconductors as efficient catalysts,promote their structure-property investigation,and boost their applications.展开更多
Quasi-two-dimensional(q2 D)conducting polymer thin film synergizes the advantageous features of longrange molecular ordering and high intrinsic conductivity,which are promising for flexible thin film-based micro-super...Quasi-two-dimensional(q2 D)conducting polymer thin film synergizes the advantageous features of longrange molecular ordering and high intrinsic conductivity,which are promising for flexible thin film-based micro-supercapacitors(MSCs).Herein,we present the high-performance flexible MSCs based on highly ordered quasi-two-dimensional polyaniline(q2 D-PANI)thin film using surfactant monolayer assisted interfacial synthesis(SMAIS).Owing to high electrical conductivity,rich redox chemistry,and thin-film morphology,the q2 D-PANI MSCs show high volumetric specific capacitance(ca.360 F/cm^(3))and energy density(17.9 m Wh/cm^(3)),which outperform the state-of-art PANI thin-film based MSCs and promise for future flexible electronics.展开更多
单原子催化剂(SAC)因其最大化的金属原子利用率、独特的电子结构和优异的催化性能在电催化领域引起越来越多的关注.然而,对于需要同时活化不同反应物/中间体的反应来说,孤立的位点是不利的.完全暴露的金属簇催化剂(FECC),继承了SACs和...单原子催化剂(SAC)因其最大化的金属原子利用率、独特的电子结构和优异的催化性能在电催化领域引起越来越多的关注.然而,对于需要同时活化不同反应物/中间体的反应来说,孤立的位点是不利的.完全暴露的金属簇催化剂(FECC),继承了SACs和金属纳米颗粒的优点,可以在其多原子位点上协同吸附和活化反应物/中间物,在电催化反应中显示了巨大的前景.文本开发了一种简便的方法从团簇到单原子尺度来调节Ni物种的原子分散度,以实现高效的二氧化碳还原.所制备的Ni FECC在CO合成中表现出了高达99%的法拉第效率,347.2 mA cm^(-2)的高CO分电流密度,以及在20 h电解下的优异稳定性.理论计算表明,多原子中心的构建和硫原子掺杂共同加速了反应动力学,从而提高了电化学CO_(2)还原合成CO的活性与选择性.展开更多
Graphene as a two-dimensional material is prone to hydrocarbon contaminations,which can significantly alter its intrinsic electrical properties.Herein,we implement a facile hydrogenation-dehydrogenation strategy to re...Graphene as a two-dimensional material is prone to hydrocarbon contaminations,which can significantly alter its intrinsic electrical properties.Herein,we implement a facile hydrogenation-dehydrogenation strategy to remove hydrocarbon contaminations and preserve the excellent transport properties of monolayer graphene.Using electron microscopy we quantitatively characterized the improved cleanness of hydrogenated graphene compared to untreated samples.In situ spectroscopic investigations revealed that the hydrogenation treatment promoted the adsorption of water at the graphene surface,resulting in a protective layer against the re-deposition of hydrocarbon molecules.Additionally,the further dehydrogenation of hydrogenated graphene rendered a more pristine-like basal plane with improved carrier mobility compared to untreated pristine graphene.Our findings provide a practical post-growth cleaning protocol for graphene with maintained surface cleanness and lattice integrity to systematically carry a range of surface chemistry in the form of a well-performing and reproducible transistor.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22125903,51872283,22005298)。
文摘Electrochemical capacitors(ECs)with unique merits of fast charge/discharge rate and long cyclability are one of the representative electrochemical energy storage systems,possessing wide applications in power electronics and automotive transportation,etc.[1,2].Furthermore.
基金The work was supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0308500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61888102)+5 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDB30000000 and YSBR-003)the EU Graphene Flagship(Graphene Core 3,No.881603)the H2020-MSCA-ITN(ULTIMATE,No.813036)the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden(CfAED)the H2020-EU.1.2.2.-FET Proactive Grant(LIGHT-CAP,No.101017821)the DFG-SNSF Joint Switzerland-German Research Project(EnhanTopo,No.429265950).
文摘Zigzag graphene nanoribbons(ZGNRs)with spin-polarized edge states have potential applications in carbon-based spintronics.The electronic structure of ZGNRs can be effectively tuned by different widths or dopants,which requires delicately designed monomers.Here,we report the successful synthesis of ZGNR with a width of eight carbon zigzag lines and nitrogen-boronnitrogen(NBN)motifs decorated along the zigzag edges(NBN-8-ZGNR)on Au(111)surface,which starts from a specially designed U-shaped monomer with preinstalled NBN units at the zigzag edge.Chemical-bond-resolved non-contact atomic force microscopy(nc-AFM)imaging confirms the zigzag-terminated edges and the existence of NBN dopants.The electronic states distributed along the zigzag edges have been revealed after a silicon-layer intercalation at the interface of NBN-8-ZGNR and Au(111).Our work enriches the ZGNR family with a new dopant and larger width,which provides more candidates for future carbonbased nanoelectronic and spintronic applications.
基金The authors acknowledge the funding support from the Key Deployment Projects of Chinese Academy of Sciences(ZDRW_CN_2020-1)the Sino-German Cooperation Research Project under the Natural Science Foundation of China(51761135108)+1 种基金the German Research Foundation(392417756)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team.
基金S.-H.Y.acknowledges the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.21431006 and 21761132008)the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.21521001)+2 种基金Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(grant no.QYZDJ-SSW-SLH036)the Users with Excellence and Scientific Research Grant of Hefei Science Center of CAS(grant no.2015HSC-UE007)O.G.S.is appreciative of the financial support from the Leibniz Program of the German Research Foundation.
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)graphene networks are performance boosters for functional nanostructures in energy-related fields.Although tremendous intriguing nanostructures-decorated 3D graphene networks have been realized,on-demand decoration of nanostructures in the specified position of interest within the whole 3D graphene skeleton is still out of reach,shedding limitations on constructing more sophisticated components with programmable structures which offer enormous potential for the enhancement of performance and exploration of new functions.Here,we report the melamine-sponge(MS)-templated hydrothermal method capable of realizing reduced graphene oxide(RGO)-nanostructure composite aerogels with programmable structures and compositions.The key of this method is using the MS template to preset the structures of choice through programmable solution-processed immobilization of graphene oxide(GO)and nanostructures.Remarkably,the hydrothermal treatment simultaneously removed the MS template and reduced the GO networks without changing the preset structures.We showcased nine typical RGO-nanostructures composite aerogels to demonstrate the versatility of the MS-templated hydrothermal method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21725103)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFA0705704)+4 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA21010210)Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan Funding Project(No.20200201079JC)Changchun Science and Technology Development Plan Funding Project(No.19SS010)Jilin Province Capital Construction Funds Project(No.2020C026-1)the K.C.Wong Education Foundation(No.GJTD-2018-09).
文摘Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)into value-added chemicals/fuels is crucial for realizing the sustainable carbon cycle while mitigating the energy crisis.However,it is impeded by the relatively high overpotential and low energy efficiency due to the lack of efficient electrocatalysts.Herein,we develop an isolated single-atom Ni catalyst regulated strategy to activate and stabilize the iron phthalocyanine molecule(Ni SA@FePc)toward a highly efficient CO_(2)RR process at low overpotential.The well-defined and homogenous catalytic centers with unique structures confer Ni SA@FePc with a significantly enhanced CO_(2)RR performance compared to single-atom Ni catalyst and FePc molecule and afford the atomic understanding on active sites and catalytic mechanism.As expected,Ni SA@FePc exhibits a high selectivity of more significant Faraday efficiency(≥95%)over a wide potential range,a high current density of~252 mA·cm^(−2) at low overpotential(390 mV),and excellent long-term stability for CO_(2)RR to CO.X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurement and theoretical calculation indicate the formation of NiN_(4)-O_(2)-FePc heterogeneous structure for Ni SA@FePc.And CO_(2)RR prefers to occur at the raised N centers of NiN4-O_(2)-FePc heterogeneous structure for Ni SA@FePc,which enables facilitated adsorption of*COOH and desorption of CO,and thus accelerated overall reaction kinetics.
基金supported financially by the EU Graphene Flagship(graphene core,no.881603)the Collaborative Research Center(CRC)1415“Chemistry of Synthetic Two-Dimensional Materials”(no.417590517)+2 种基金H2020-MSCA-ITN(ULTIMATE,no.813036)the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden(cfaed)the ERC Consolidator Grant(T2DCP,no.819698).
文摘Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks(2D COFs)with covalently bonded repeat units and crystalline,porous framework backbones have attracted immense attention since the first 2D COFs were reported by Yaghi’s group in 2005.The extended single-layer structures of 2D COFs are also generally considered to be the 2D polymers.The precise incorporation of molecular building blocks into ordered frameworks enables the synthesis of novel organic materials with designable and predictable properties for specific applications,such as in optoelectronics,energy storage,and conversion.In particular,the 2Dπ-conjugated COFs(2D-c-COFs)represent a unique class of 2D conjugated polymers that have 2D molecular-periodic structures with extended in-planeπ-conjugations.In the 2D-c-COFs,the conjugated skeletons andπ−πstacking interactions can provide the pathways for electron transport,while the porous channel can enable the loading of active sites for catalysis and sensing.Thus far,the synthesis of 2D-c-COFs has been mostly limited to Schiff base chemistry based on the condensation reaction between amine and aldehyde/ketone monomers because the construction of 2D COFs as thermodynamically controlled products generally requires a highly reversible reaction for error-correction processes.However,the high reversibility of imine linkages would conversely endow moderateπ-electron delocalization due to the polarized carbon−nitrogen bonds and poor stability against strong acids/bases.To achieve robust and highly conjugated 2D-c-COFs,a series of synthesis strategies have been developed,including a one-step reversible reaction with a bond-forming−bond braking−bond reforming function,a quasi-reversible reaction combing reversible and irreversible processes,and postmodifications converting labile bonds to a robust linkage.Among all of the reported 2D-c-COFs,vinylene-linked(also sp^(2)-carbon-linked)2D covalent organic frameworks(V-2D-COFs)with high in-planeπ-conjugation have attracted increasing interest after we reported the first V-2D-COFs via a Knoevenagel polycondensation in 2016.Although CC bonds have low reversibility,making the synthesis of V-2D-COFs quite challenging,there have been around 40 V-2D-COFs reported over the past 5 years,which demonstrated the merits of V-2D-COFs combining with unique optoelectronic,redox,and magnetic properties.In this Account,we will summarize the development of V-2D-COFs,covering the important aspects of synthesis methods,design strategies,unique physical properties,and functions.First,the solvothermal synthesis of V-2D-COFs using different reaction methodologies and design principles will be presented,including Knoevenagel polycondensation,other aldol-type polycondensations,and Horner−Wadsworth−Emmons(HWE)polycondensation.Second,we will discuss the optoelectronic and magnetic properties of V-2D-COFs.Finally,the promising applications of V-2D-COF in the fields of sensing,photocatalysis,energy storage,and conversion will be demonstrated,which benefit from their robust vinylene-linked skeleton,full in-planeπ-conjugation,and tailorable structures.We anticipate that this Account will provide an intensive understanding of the synthesis of V-2D-COFs and inspire the further development of this emerging class of conjugated organic crystalline materials with unique physicochemical properties and applications across different areas.
基金gratefully acknowledge the funding from the Germany Research Foundation(DFG)in SFB-1415(Grant No.417590517)from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement Nos.881603,785291(GrapheneCore3).
文摘Recent years have witnessed the rise of an emerging class of synthetic twodimensional(2D)materials-2D polymers.The combination of organic chemistry and rational design of polymeric crystals has stimulated tremendous research efforts in the controlled synthesis of 2D polymers.However,despite the advancement in synthetic methodologies,the structural characterization of 2D polymers remains a significant challenge.Although aberration-corrected high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(AC-HRTEM)is capable of direct imaging of atomic structures with sub-Ångström resolution,electron radiation damage poses a substantial limit on the achievable image resolution due to instant decomposition of the molecular framework.In this Perspective,we will briefly discuss radiation damage mitigation strategies,which may eventually result in AC-HRTEM imaging of 2D polymers down to the atomic scale.
基金The authors thank financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.51873236,52061135103,52173296,51801238,and 51833011)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(China)(no.2018A030313458).Material characterizations were supported by instrumental analysis and research center of Sun Yat-sen University.
文摘Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are crystalline porous polymers with designable structures and properties.Their crystallization typically relies on trialand-error experimentation involving harsh conditions,including organic solvents,presenting significant obstacles for rational design and large-scale production.Herein,we present a liquid crystal-directed synthesis methodology and its implementation for up to gram-scale production of highly crystalline COFs in water and air.It is compatible with monomers of different structures,shape,size,length of side chains,and electron-donating,electron-accepting,and heterocyclic substitutions near reactive sites.Seventeen types of donor-acceptor two-dimensional COFs including four types of new ones and a three-dimensional COF with a yield of up to 94%were demonstrated,showing great generality of the method.The as-synthesized donor-acceptor COFs are organic semiconductors and contain macropores besides intrinsic mesopores which make them attractive catalysts.The production of H_(2)O_(2)under visible light in water was studied and the structure-property relationships were revealed.The production rate reached 4347μmol h^(−1)gcat^(−1),which is about 467%better than that of the benchmark photocatalyst g-C_(3)N_(4).This study will inspire the mild synthesis and scale-up of a wide spectrum of COFs and organic semiconductors as efficient catalysts,promote their structure-property investigation,and boost their applications.
基金financially supported by the ERC Grant2DMATERESF Young Researcher Group‘GRAPHD’+1 种基金the EC under the Graphene Flagship(No.CNECTICT-604391)the Excellent Youth Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China(No.LR21E030001)。
文摘Quasi-two-dimensional(q2 D)conducting polymer thin film synergizes the advantageous features of longrange molecular ordering and high intrinsic conductivity,which are promising for flexible thin film-based micro-supercapacitors(MSCs).Herein,we present the high-performance flexible MSCs based on highly ordered quasi-two-dimensional polyaniline(q2 D-PANI)thin film using surfactant monolayer assisted interfacial synthesis(SMAIS).Owing to high electrical conductivity,rich redox chemistry,and thin-film morphology,the q2 D-PANI MSCs show high volumetric specific capacitance(ca.360 F/cm^(3))and energy density(17.9 m Wh/cm^(3)),which outperform the state-of-art PANI thin-film based MSCs and promise for future flexible electronics.
基金funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation(Germany)supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFB1505603)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51925102)Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(ZDRW-CN-2021-3)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(E1202002)。
文摘单原子催化剂(SAC)因其最大化的金属原子利用率、独特的电子结构和优异的催化性能在电催化领域引起越来越多的关注.然而,对于需要同时活化不同反应物/中间体的反应来说,孤立的位点是不利的.完全暴露的金属簇催化剂(FECC),继承了SACs和金属纳米颗粒的优点,可以在其多原子位点上协同吸附和活化反应物/中间物,在电催化反应中显示了巨大的前景.文本开发了一种简便的方法从团簇到单原子尺度来调节Ni物种的原子分散度,以实现高效的二氧化碳还原.所制备的Ni FECC在CO合成中表现出了高达99%的法拉第效率,347.2 mA cm^(-2)的高CO分电流密度,以及在20 h电解下的优异稳定性.理论计算表明,多原子中心的构建和硫原子掺杂共同加速了反应动力学,从而提高了电化学CO_(2)还原合成CO的活性与选择性.
基金This work was supported by the Chinese Scholarship Council(201406890016)NWA route‘meten&detecteren’+6 种基金the European Research Council under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Program(FP/2007-2013)/ERC Grant Agreement No.335879 project acronym‘Biographene’the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research(Vidi 723.013.007)L.Wu and J.P.Hofmann acknowledge funding from The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research(NWO)cofinancing by Shell Global Solutions International B.V.for the project 13CO2-6E.J.M.H.and V.M.acknowledge support by the Netherlands Center for Multiscale Catalytic Energy Conversion(MCEC)an NWO Gravitation program funded by the Ministry of Education,Culture and Science of the government of the Netherlandsa Vici grant of the NWO.
文摘Graphene as a two-dimensional material is prone to hydrocarbon contaminations,which can significantly alter its intrinsic electrical properties.Herein,we implement a facile hydrogenation-dehydrogenation strategy to remove hydrocarbon contaminations and preserve the excellent transport properties of monolayer graphene.Using electron microscopy we quantitatively characterized the improved cleanness of hydrogenated graphene compared to untreated samples.In situ spectroscopic investigations revealed that the hydrogenation treatment promoted the adsorption of water at the graphene surface,resulting in a protective layer against the re-deposition of hydrocarbon molecules.Additionally,the further dehydrogenation of hydrogenated graphene rendered a more pristine-like basal plane with improved carrier mobility compared to untreated pristine graphene.Our findings provide a practical post-growth cleaning protocol for graphene with maintained surface cleanness and lattice integrity to systematically carry a range of surface chemistry in the form of a well-performing and reproducible transistor.