Noble-metal based random alloy and intermetallic nanocrystals: syntheses and applications

M Zhou, C Li, J Fang - Chemical Reviews, 2020 - ACS Publications
Precise control over the size, shape, composition, structure, and crystal phase of random
alloy and intermetallic nanocrystals has been intensively explored in technologically …

Highly porous nanostructures: Rational fabrication and promising application in energy electrocatalysis

C Du, P Li, Z Zhuang, Z Fang, S He, L Feng… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2022 - Elsevier
Porous nanostructures have been widely studied as electrocatalysts since they are
structurally advantageous for enhancing the mass transport and providing accessible active …

Ultralow overpotential nitrate reduction to ammonia via a three-step relay mechanism

S Han, H Li, T Li, F Chen, R Yang, Y Yu, B Zhang - Nature catalysis, 2023 - nature.com
Ammonia plays a substantial role in agriculture and the next generation of carbon-free
energy supply. Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to NH3 is attractive for nitrate removal and …

S‐Scheme Heterojunction TiO2/CdS Nanocomposite Nanofiber as H2‐Production Photocatalyst

H Ge, F Xu, B Cheng, J Yu, W Ho - ChemCatChem, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract One‐dimensional (1D) nanostructured photocatalyst is a promising candidate for
hydrogen (H2) generation, which can be used to deal with the energy crisis. Herein, novel …

Electron microscopy studies of soft nanomaterials

Z Lyu, L Yao, W Chen, FC Kalutantirige… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
This review highlights recent efforts on applying electron microscopy (EM) to soft (including
biological) nanomaterials. We will show how developments of both the hardware and …

Solid-state reaction synthesis of nanoscale materials: strategies and applications

A Kumar, S Dutta, S Kim, T Kwon, SS Patil… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nanomaterials (NMs) with unique structures and compositions can give rise to exotic
physicochemical properties and applications. Despite the advancement in solution-based …

Sphere‐Confined Reversible Zn Deposition for Stable Alkaline Aqueous Batteries

Y Wang, Y Gao, J He, J Yang, G Fu, Q Cao… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The practical applications of alkaline zinc‐based batteries are challenged by poor
rechargeability with an insufficient zinc utilization ratio. Herein, a sphere‐confined reversible …

The design and synthesis of hollow micro‐/nanostructures: present and future trends

L Yu, XY Yu, XW Lou - Advanced Materials, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Hollow micro‐/nanostructures have attracted tremendous interest owing to their intriguing
structure‐induced physicochemical properties and great potential for widespread …

Kirkendall effect boosts phosphorylated nZVI for efficient heavy metal wastewater treatment

M Li, H Shang, H Li, Y Hong, C Ling… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Removal of non‐biodegradable heavy metals has been the top priority in wastewater
treatment and the development of green technologies remains a significant challenge. We …

In Situ and Emerging Transmission Electron Microscopy for Catalysis Research

HY Chao, K Venkatraman, S Moniri, Y Jiang… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Catalysts are the primary facilitator in many dynamic processes. Therefore, a thorough
understanding of these processes has vast implications for a myriad of energy systems. The …