Carbon-based perovskite solar cells show great potential owing to their low-cost production and superior stability in ambient air.However,scaling up to high-efficiency carbon-based solar modules hinges on reliable dep...Carbon-based perovskite solar cells show great potential owing to their low-cost production and superior stability in ambient air.However,scaling up to high-efficiency carbon-based solar modules hinges on reliable deposition of uniform defect-free perovskite films over large areas,which is an unsettled but urgent issue.In this work,a long-chain gemini surfactant is introduced into perovskite precursor ink to enforce self-assembly into a network structure,considerably enhancing the coverage and smoothness of the perovskite films.The long gemini surfactant plays a distinctively synergistic role in perovskite film construction,crystallization kinetics modulation and defect passivation,leading to a certified record power conversion efficiency of 15.46%with Voc of 1.13 V and Jsc of 22.92 mA cm^(-2)for this type of modules.Importantly,all of the functional layers of the module are printed through a simple and high-speed(300 cm min^(-1))blade coating strategy in ambient atmosphere.These results mark a significant step toward the commercialization of all-printable carbon-based perovskite solar modules.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur batteries(Li–S batteries) are promising candidates for the next generation high-energy rechargeable Li batteries due to their high theoretical specific capacity(1672 m Ahg-1) and energy density(2500 Wh...Lithium-sulfur batteries(Li–S batteries) are promising candidates for the next generation high-energy rechargeable Li batteries due to their high theoretical specific capacity(1672 m Ahg-1) and energy density(2500 Wh kg-1). The commercialization of Li–S batteries is impeded by several key challenges at cathode side, e.g. the insulating nature of sulfur and discharged products(Li2S 2 and Li2S), the solubility of long-chain polysulfides and volume variation of sulfur cathode upon cycling. Recently, the carbonbased derivatives from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) has emerged talent in their utilization as cathode hosts for Li–S batteries. They are not only highly conductive and porous to enable the acceleration of Li +/e-transfer and accommodation of volumetric expansion of sulfur cathode during cycling, but also enriched by controllable chemical active sites to enable the adsorption of polysulfides and promotion of their conversion reaction kinetics. In this review, based on the types of MOFs(e.g. ZIF-8, ZIF-67, Prussian blue, Al-MOF, MOF-5, Cu-MOF, Ni-MOF), the synthetic methods, formation process and morphology, structural superiority of MOFs-derived carbon frameworks along with their electrochemical performance as cathode host in Li–S batteries are summarized and discussed.展开更多
To tackle the aggravating electromagnetic wave(EMW)pollution issues,high-efficiency EMW absorption materials are urgently explored.Metal-organic framework(MOF)derivatives have been intensively investigated for EMW abs...To tackle the aggravating electromagnetic wave(EMW)pollution issues,high-efficiency EMW absorption materials are urgently explored.Metal-organic framework(MOF)derivatives have been intensively investigated for EMW absorption due to the distinctive components and structures,which is expected to satisfy diverse application requirements.The extensive developments on MOF derivatives demonstrate its significantly important role in this research area.Particularly,MOF derivatives deliver huge performance superiorities in light weight,broad bandwidth,and robust loss capacity,which are attributed to the outstanding impedance matching,multiple attenuation mechanisms,and destructive interference effect.Herein,we summarized the relevant theories and evaluation methods,and categorized the state-of-the-art research progresses on MOF derivatives in EMW absorption field.In spite of lots of challenges to face,MOF derivatives have illuminated infinite potentials for further development as EMW absorption materials.展开更多
Nitro aromatic compound can be obtained in high yields via nitration of aromatic compound with wet carbon-based solid acid and NaNO<sub>3</sub> under solvent free oxidation at room temperature.
By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%...By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%). A small amount of commercial pen ink was added to effectively reduce the agglomeration of theGO sheets during solvent evaporation and the following reduction processes in which the presence of graphite carbon nanoparticles served as nano-spacer to separate GO sheets. The printed device fabricated using the hybrid ink,combined with the binder-free microelectrodes and interdigital microelectrode configuration, exhibits nearly 780%enhancement in areal capacitance compared with that of pure GO ink. It also shows excellent flexibility and cycling stability with nearly 100% retention of the areal capacitance after 10,000 cycles. The all-solid-state device can be optionally connected in series or in parallel to meet the voltage and capacity requirements for a given application.This work demonstrates a promising future of the carbonbased hybrid ink for directly large-scale inkjet printing MSCs for disposable energy storage devices.展开更多
Magnetic carbon-based composites are the most attractive candidates for electromagnetic(EM)absorption because they can terminate the propagation of surplus EM waves in space by interacting with both electric and magne...Magnetic carbon-based composites are the most attractive candidates for electromagnetic(EM)absorption because they can terminate the propagation of surplus EM waves in space by interacting with both electric and magnetic branches.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have demonstrated their great potential as sacrificing precursors of magnetic metals/carbon composites,because they provide a good platform to achieve high dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles in carbon matrix.Nevertheless,the chemical composition and microstructure of these composites are always highly dependent on their precursors and cannot promise an optimal EM state favorable for EM absorption,which more or less discount the superiority of MOFs-derived strategy.It is hence of great importance to develop some accompanied methods that can regulate EM properties of MOFs-derived magnetic carbon-based composites e ectively.This review comprehensively introduces recent advancements on EM absorption enhancement in MOFs-derived magnetic carbon-based composites and some available strategies therein.In addition,some challenges and prospects are also proposed to indicate the pending issues on performance breakthrough and mechanism exploration in the related field.展开更多
With its high theoretical capacity,lithium(Li)metal is recognized as the most potential anode for realizing a high-performance energy storage system.A series of questions(severe safety hazard,low Coulombic efficiency,...With its high theoretical capacity,lithium(Li)metal is recognized as the most potential anode for realizing a high-performance energy storage system.A series of questions(severe safety hazard,low Coulombic efficiency,short lifetime,etc.)induced by uncontrollable dendrites growth,unstable solid electrolyte interface layer,and large volume change,make practical application of Li-metal anodes still a threshold.Due to their highly appealing properties,carbon-based materials as hosts to composite with Li metal have been passionately investigated for improving the performance of Li-metal batteries.This review displays an overview of the critical role of carbon-based hosts for improving the comprehensive performance of Li-metal anodes.Based on correlated mainstream models,the main failure mechanism of Li-metal anodes is introduced.The advantages and strategies of carbon-based hosts to address the corresponding challenges are generalized.The unique function,existing limitation,and recent research progress of key carbon-based host materials for Li-metal anodes are reviewed.Finally,a conclusion and an outlook for future research of carbon-based hosts are presented.This review is dedicated to summarizing the advances of carbon-based materials hosts in recent years and providing a reference for the further development of carbonbased hosts for advanced Li-metal anodes.展开更多
Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are emerging technologies to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainable energy storage devices and systems in the 21 st Century owing to their advantages such as long lifet...Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are emerging technologies to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainable energy storage devices and systems in the 21 st Century owing to their advantages such as long lifetime, fast charging speed and environmentally-friendly nature, which play a critical part in satisfying the demand of electronic devices and systems. Although it is generally accepted that EDLCs are suitable for working at low temperatures down to-40℃, there is a lack of comprehensive review to summarize the quantified performance of EDLCs when they are subjected to low-temperature environments. The rapid and growing demand for high-performance EDLCs for auxiliary power systems in the aeronautic and aerospace industries has triggered the urge to extend their operating temperature range,especially at temperatures below-40℃. This article presents an overview of EDLC’s performance and their challenges at extremely low temperatures including the capability of storing a considerable amount of electrical energy and maintaining long-term stability. The selection of electrolytes and electrode materials is crucial to the performance of EDLCs operating at a desired low-temperature range. Strategies to improve EDLC’s performance at extremely low temperatures are discussed, followed by the future perspectives to motivate more future studies to be conducted in this area.展开更多
Room temperature Na-ion batteries(SIBs) show great potential for use as renewable energy storage systems.However, the large-scale application of SIBs has been hindered by the lack of an ideal SIBs anode material. We s...Room temperature Na-ion batteries(SIBs) show great potential for use as renewable energy storage systems.However, the large-scale application of SIBs has been hindered by the lack of an ideal SIBs anode material. We synthesized MoS2 on carbonized graphene-chitosan(G-C) using the hydrothermal method. The strong interaction between the MoS2 and the G-C greatly improved the electron transport rate and maintained the structural stability of the electrode, which lead to both an excellent rate capability and long cycle stability. The G-C monolith was proven to enhance the electrical conductivity of the composites and served as a matrix for uniformly dispersing active MoS2 nanosheets(NSs), as well as being a buffer material to adapt to changes in volume during the cycle.Serving as an anode material for SIBs, the MoS2-G-C electrode showed good cycling stability(527.3mAh g-1 at100 m A g-1 after 200 cycles), excellent rate capability, and a long cycle life(439.1 m Ah g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 200 cycles).展开更多
As a clean and renewable energy source,solar energy is a competitive alternative to replace conventional fossil fuels.Nevertheless,its serious fluctuating nature usually leads to a poor alignment with the actual energ...As a clean and renewable energy source,solar energy is a competitive alternative to replace conventional fossil fuels.Nevertheless,its serious fluctuating nature usually leads to a poor alignment with the actual energy demand.To solve this problem,the direct solar-to-electrochemical energy conversion and storage have been regarded as a feasible strategy.In this context,the development of high-performance integrated devices based on solar energy conversion parts(i.e.,solar cells or photoelectrodes)and electrochemical energy storage units(i.e.,rechargeable batteries or supercapacitors[SCs])has become increasingly necessary and urgent,in which carbon and carbon-based functional materials play a fundamental role in determining their energy conversion/storage performances.Herein,we summarize the latest progress on these integrated devices for solar electricity energy conversion and storage,with special emphasis on the critical role of carbon-based functional materials.First,principles of integrated devices are introduced,especially roles of carbon-based materials in these hybrid energy devices.Then,two major types of important integrated devices,including photovoltaic and photoelectrochemicalrechargeable batteries or SCs,are discussed in detail.Finally,key challenges and opportunities in the future development are also discussed.By this review,we hope to pave an avenue toward the development of stable and efficient devices for solar energy conversion and storage.展开更多
The major research program,“Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion”,from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbon-based ...The major research program,“Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion”,from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbon-based energy and targets to address the key scientifi issues involved in the catalytic interfaces.The research program aims to improve the catalytic activation of C–H and C–O bonds and the C–C coupling process,展开更多
Based on starch and series of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid as the materials, a novel carbon-based solid acid catalyst is synthesized using hydrothermal method. This catalyst exhibits much higher catalytic activity in t...Based on starch and series of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid as the materials, a novel carbon-based solid acid catalyst is synthesized using hydrothermal method. This catalyst exhibits much higher catalytic activity in the reaction of esterification of Mono-fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene maleate esters with 1,4-butanediol. The structure of carbon-based solid acid catalyst was charactered by IR and XRD, characterizations showed that this catalyst exhibited high –SO3H loading. Reusability of the carbon-based solid acid catalyst for esterification showed that after recycling five times the activity remained unchanged.展开更多
The proliferation of high-power,highly informationized,and highly integrated electronic devices and weapons equipment has given rise to increasingly conspicuous issues about electromagnetic(EM)pollution and thermal ac...The proliferation of high-power,highly informationized,and highly integrated electronic devices and weapons equipment has given rise to increasingly conspicuous issues about electromagnetic(EM)pollution and thermal accumulation.These issues,in turn,impose constraints on the performance of such equipment and jeopardize personnel safety.Carbon materials,owing to their diverse and modifiable structures,offer adjustable thermal and electric conductivity,rendering them highly promising for applications in fields such as thermal management and EM protection which have garnered extensive research and review.The pursuit of integrated device and equipment development has elevated the demand for multifunctional materials,prompting significant research into carbon-based composite materials that include both thermal management and EM protection functionalities.Notably,there are no relevant reviews on this topic at present.Consequently,this work consolidates research findings from recent years on carbon matrix composites exhibiting dual attributes of thermal management and EM protection.These attributes include thermally conductive electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials,thermally insulating EMI shielding materials,thermally conductive EM wave(EMW)absorbing materials,and thermally insulating EMW absorbing materials.The paper elucidates the fundamental principles underpinning thermal conduction,thermal insulation,EMW absorbing,and EMI shielding.Additionally,it engages in discussions surrounding areas of contention,design strategies,and the functional properties of various material designs.Ultimately,the paper concludes by presenting the challenges encountered and potential research strategies about composites endowed with both thermal management and EM protection functionalities,while also envisaging the development of novel multifunctional EM protection materials.展开更多
Electrochemical dechlorination reaction(EDR)is a promising,environmentally friendly,and economically profitable technology for treating chlorinated organic pollutants.For efficient environmental protection,electrocata...Electrochemical dechlorination reaction(EDR)is a promising,environmentally friendly,and economically profitable technology for treating chlorinated organic pollutants.For efficient environmental protection,electrocatalysts with high stability and low cost are of extremely significance to the development of EDR technology.Carbon-based materials have aroused broad interest as electrocatalysts for many electrochemical reactions due to their characteristics including large specific surface area,controllable structure,good conductivity,and chemical stability.For EDR,the carbon-based materials also show many unique superiorities,like strong adsorption capacity to chlorinated organic compounds(COCs),excellent catalytic activity and stability,and environmental compatibility.This review starts with a detailed summary on the mechanisms of electrochemical dechlorination(direct and indirect electron transfer pathway)and factors affecting the effectiveness of EDR.Then the paper comprehensively overviews the current progresses of carbon-based materials for EDR of COCs,following their two major application scenarios,i.e.,directly as electrocatalysts and as advanced supports for other catalysts.Moreover,the formation of different active sites in carbon-based electrocatalysts and their EDR activities are analyzed.Finally,the current challenges and perspectives in this field are discussed.This review will provide an in-depth understanding for the design of advanced carbon-based materials and promote the development of EDR technology.展开更多
Exploitation of the efficient and cost-effective electrode materials is urgently desirable for the development of advanced energy devices.With the unique features of good electronic conductivity,structure flexibility,...Exploitation of the efficient and cost-effective electrode materials is urgently desirable for the development of advanced energy devices.With the unique features of good electronic conductivity,structure flexibility,and desirable physicochemical property,carbon-based nanomaterials have attracted enormous research attention as efficient electrode materials.Electronic and microstructure engineering of carbon-based nanomaterials are the keys to regulate the electrocatalytic properties for the specific redox reactions of advanced metal-based batteries.However,the critical roles of carbon-based electrocatalysts for rechargeable metal batteries have not been comprehensively discussed.With the basic introduction on the electronic and microstructure engineering strategies,we summarize the recent advances on the rational design of carbon-based electrocatalysts for the important redox reactions in various metal-air batteries and metal-halogen batteries.The relationships between the composition,structure,and the electrocatalytic properties of carbon-based materials were well-addressed to enhance the battery performance.The overview of present challenges and opportunities of the carbon-based active materials for future energy-related applications was also discussed.展开更多
Hollow carbon-based nanostructures(HCNs)have found broad applications in various fields,particularly rechargeable batteries.However,the syntheses of HCNs usually rely on template methods,which are time-consuming,low-y...Hollow carbon-based nanostructures(HCNs)have found broad applications in various fields,particularly rechargeable batteries.However,the syntheses of HCNs usually rely on template methods,which are time-consuming,low-yield,and environmentally detrimental.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),constructed by organic ligands and inorganic metal nodes,have been identified as effective platforms for preparing HCNs without adding extra templates.This review summarized the recent progress in template-free synthesis of HCNs enabled by MOFs and their applications in rechargeable batteries.Different template-free strategies were introduced first with mechanistic insights into the hollowing mechanism.Then the electrochemical performances of the HCNs were discussed with highlight on the structure-function correlation.It is found that the built-in cavities and nonporous for HCNs is of critical importance to increase the storage sites for high capacity,to enhance charge and mass transport kinetics for high-rate capability,and to ensure the resilient electrode structure for stable cycling.Finally,the challenges and opportunities regarding MOFs-derived HCNs and their applications in rechargeable batteries were discussed.展开更多
Atmospheric water,as one of the most abundant natural resources on Earth,has attracted huge research interest in the field of water harvesting and energy harvesting and conversion owing its environmental friendliness ...Atmospheric water,as one of the most abundant natural resources on Earth,has attracted huge research interest in the field of water harvesting and energy harvesting and conversion owing its environmental friendliness and easy access.The developments of new materials have seen advanced technologies that can extract water and energy out of this long-neglected resource,suggesting a promising and sustainable approach to address the water and energy crises over the world.Carbon-based functional materials have been considered to be indispensable materials for atmospheric water utilization due to their large surface area,excellent adsorption performance,and higher surface activity.In this review,first,we analyze the interaction between carbon-based functional materials and atmospheric water molecular.Then,technologies developed in recent years for atmospheric water utilization based on carbon-based functional materials are reviewed,mainly focusing on atmospheric water harvesting,moisture-enabled electricity generation,and moisture-responsive actuation.Finally,the remaining challenges and some tentative suggestions possibly guiding developments are proposed,which may pave a way for a bright future of carbon-based functional material in the utilization of atmospheric water.展开更多
The demand for electronic devices has dramatically increased in the past few years.Efficient electronic devices require excellent thermal management systems to extend their operation time and prevent heat accumulation...The demand for electronic devices has dramatically increased in the past few years.Efficient electronic devices require excellent thermal management systems to extend their operation time and prevent heat accumulation from affecting performance.Carbonaceous materials are considered as one of the ideal thermal management materials due to their excellent physiochemical stability.In addition,since porous-structured carbon materials typically exhibit outstanding thermal conductivity,low density,and large contact area,they have attracted considerable attention from both academia and industry in the last decades.In this review,methods and strategies for the preparation of highly thermally conductive porous carbon-based materials and the factors that influence their thermal conductivity of the materials are summarized.The thermal performance of porous carbonaceous materials fabricated by different approaches and their applications are also discussed.Finally,the potential challenges and strategies for the development and applications of highly thermally conductive porous carbona-ceous materials are discussed.展开更多
Due to their unique properties and uninterrupted breakthrough in a myriad of clean energy-related applications,carbon-based materials have received great interest.However,the low selectivity and poor conductivity are ...Due to their unique properties and uninterrupted breakthrough in a myriad of clean energy-related applications,carbon-based materials have received great interest.However,the low selectivity and poor conductivity are two primary difficulties of traditional carbon-based materials(zero-dimensional(0D)/one-dimensional(1D)/two-dimensional(2D)),enerating inefficient hydrogen production and impeding the future commercialization of carbon-based materials.To improve hydrogen production,attempts are made to enlarge the surface area of porous three-dimensional(3D)carbon-based materials,achieve uniform interconnected porous channels,and enhance their stability,especially under extreme conditions.In this review,the structural advantages and performance improvements of porous carbon nanotubes(CNTs),g-C_(3)N_(4),covalent organic frameworks(COFs),metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),MXenes,and biomass-derived carbon-based materials are firstly summarized,followed by discussing the mechanisms involved and assessing the performance of the main hydrogen production methods.These include,for example,photo/electrocatalytic hydrogen production,release from methanolysis of sodium borohydride,methane decomposition,and pyrolysis-gasification.The role that the active sites of porous carbon-based materials play in promoting charge transport,and enhancing electrical conductivity and stability,in a hydrogen production process is discussed.The current challenges and future directions are also discussed to provide guidelines for the development of next-generation high-efficiency hydrogen 3D porous carbon-based materials prospected.展开更多
Advances in research and development of carbon-based metal-free electrocatalysts(C-MFECs)have provided potential alternatives to precious metal catalysts for various reactions important to renewable energy and environ...Advances in research and development of carbon-based metal-free electrocatalysts(C-MFECs)have provided potential alternatives to precious metal catalysts for various reactions important to renewable energy and environmental remediation.This timely but critical review provides an overview of recent breakthroughs(within the past 5 years or so)on C-MFECs in all aspects,including the design and regulation of intrinsic catalytic active sites,design and synthesis of carbon composite and hybrid carbon catalysts,mechanism understanding,and potential applications in clean energy storage and energy/chemical conversion.Current challenges and future opportunities in the field of metal-free carbon electrocatalysis are also discussed to provide forward-looking opportunities for their potential applications in various catalytic processes of practical significance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2001217,22261160370 and 21972006)Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Innovation Foundation(2021A0505110003)+1 种基金Shenzhen Basic Research(JCYJ20220818101018038 and JCYJ20200109110628172)Guangdong Province Regional Joint Innovation Foundation(2020B1515120039)。
文摘Carbon-based perovskite solar cells show great potential owing to their low-cost production and superior stability in ambient air.However,scaling up to high-efficiency carbon-based solar modules hinges on reliable deposition of uniform defect-free perovskite films over large areas,which is an unsettled but urgent issue.In this work,a long-chain gemini surfactant is introduced into perovskite precursor ink to enforce self-assembly into a network structure,considerably enhancing the coverage and smoothness of the perovskite films.The long gemini surfactant plays a distinctively synergistic role in perovskite film construction,crystallization kinetics modulation and defect passivation,leading to a certified record power conversion efficiency of 15.46%with Voc of 1.13 V and Jsc of 22.92 mA cm^(-2)for this type of modules.Importantly,all of the functional layers of the module are printed through a simple and high-speed(300 cm min^(-1))blade coating strategy in ambient atmosphere.These results mark a significant step toward the commercialization of all-printable carbon-based perovskite solar modules.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0901600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772313 , U1830113 and 51802334)
文摘Lithium-sulfur batteries(Li–S batteries) are promising candidates for the next generation high-energy rechargeable Li batteries due to their high theoretical specific capacity(1672 m Ahg-1) and energy density(2500 Wh kg-1). The commercialization of Li–S batteries is impeded by several key challenges at cathode side, e.g. the insulating nature of sulfur and discharged products(Li2S 2 and Li2S), the solubility of long-chain polysulfides and volume variation of sulfur cathode upon cycling. Recently, the carbonbased derivatives from metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) has emerged talent in their utilization as cathode hosts for Li–S batteries. They are not only highly conductive and porous to enable the acceleration of Li +/e-transfer and accommodation of volumetric expansion of sulfur cathode during cycling, but also enriched by controllable chemical active sites to enable the adsorption of polysulfides and promotion of their conversion reaction kinetics. In this review, based on the types of MOFs(e.g. ZIF-8, ZIF-67, Prussian blue, Al-MOF, MOF-5, Cu-MOF, Ni-MOF), the synthetic methods, formation process and morphology, structural superiority of MOFs-derived carbon frameworks along with their electrochemical performance as cathode host in Li–S batteries are summarized and discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51572157,No.21902085,and No.51702188)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2019QF012,No.ZR2019BEM024,ZR2016BM16)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds of Shandong University(2018JC036,2018JC046,2018JC047)Qilu Young Scholar Program of Shandong(No.31370088963043)the Young Scholars Program of Shandong University(2018WLJH25)Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong(2019JZZY010312).
文摘To tackle the aggravating electromagnetic wave(EMW)pollution issues,high-efficiency EMW absorption materials are urgently explored.Metal-organic framework(MOF)derivatives have been intensively investigated for EMW absorption due to the distinctive components and structures,which is expected to satisfy diverse application requirements.The extensive developments on MOF derivatives demonstrate its significantly important role in this research area.Particularly,MOF derivatives deliver huge performance superiorities in light weight,broad bandwidth,and robust loss capacity,which are attributed to the outstanding impedance matching,multiple attenuation mechanisms,and destructive interference effect.Herein,we summarized the relevant theories and evaluation methods,and categorized the state-of-the-art research progresses on MOF derivatives in EMW absorption field.In spite of lots of challenges to face,MOF derivatives have illuminated infinite potentials for further development as EMW absorption materials.
文摘Nitro aromatic compound can be obtained in high yields via nitration of aromatic compound with wet carbon-based solid acid and NaNO<sub>3</sub> under solvent free oxidation at room temperature.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11274308 and 21401202)
文摘By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%). A small amount of commercial pen ink was added to effectively reduce the agglomeration of theGO sheets during solvent evaporation and the following reduction processes in which the presence of graphite carbon nanoparticles served as nano-spacer to separate GO sheets. The printed device fabricated using the hybrid ink,combined with the binder-free microelectrodes and interdigital microelectrode configuration, exhibits nearly 780%enhancement in areal capacitance compared with that of pure GO ink. It also shows excellent flexibility and cycling stability with nearly 100% retention of the areal capacitance after 10,000 cycles. The all-solid-state device can be optionally connected in series or in parallel to meet the voltage and capacity requirements for a given application.This work demonstrates a promising future of the carbonbased hybrid ink for directly large-scale inkjet printing MSCs for disposable energy storage devices.
基金supported by the financial support from Natural Science Foundation of China(21776053 and 21676065)。
文摘Magnetic carbon-based composites are the most attractive candidates for electromagnetic(EM)absorption because they can terminate the propagation of surplus EM waves in space by interacting with both electric and magnetic branches.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have demonstrated their great potential as sacrificing precursors of magnetic metals/carbon composites,because they provide a good platform to achieve high dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles in carbon matrix.Nevertheless,the chemical composition and microstructure of these composites are always highly dependent on their precursors and cannot promise an optimal EM state favorable for EM absorption,which more or less discount the superiority of MOFs-derived strategy.It is hence of great importance to develop some accompanied methods that can regulate EM properties of MOFs-derived magnetic carbon-based composites e ectively.This review comprehensively introduces recent advancements on EM absorption enhancement in MOFs-derived magnetic carbon-based composites and some available strategies therein.In addition,some challenges and prospects are also proposed to indicate the pending issues on performance breakthrough and mechanism exploration in the related field.
基金The author sincerely thanks the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51871188,51701169,and 51931006)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0202602)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Grant No.2019J06003)the“Double‐First Class”Foundation of Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing Discipline of Xiamen University.
文摘With its high theoretical capacity,lithium(Li)metal is recognized as the most potential anode for realizing a high-performance energy storage system.A series of questions(severe safety hazard,low Coulombic efficiency,short lifetime,etc.)induced by uncontrollable dendrites growth,unstable solid electrolyte interface layer,and large volume change,make practical application of Li-metal anodes still a threshold.Due to their highly appealing properties,carbon-based materials as hosts to composite with Li metal have been passionately investigated for improving the performance of Li-metal batteries.This review displays an overview of the critical role of carbon-based hosts for improving the comprehensive performance of Li-metal anodes.Based on correlated mainstream models,the main failure mechanism of Li-metal anodes is introduced.The advantages and strategies of carbon-based hosts to address the corresponding challenges are generalized.The unique function,existing limitation,and recent research progress of key carbon-based host materials for Li-metal anodes are reviewed.Finally,a conclusion and an outlook for future research of carbon-based hosts are presented.This review is dedicated to summarizing the advances of carbon-based materials hosts in recent years and providing a reference for the further development of carbonbased hosts for advanced Li-metal anodes.
基金the Australian Research Council for its support through the Discovery Project scheme (DP190103186)the Industrial Transformation Training Centre Scheme(IC180100005)。
文摘Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are emerging technologies to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainable energy storage devices and systems in the 21 st Century owing to their advantages such as long lifetime, fast charging speed and environmentally-friendly nature, which play a critical part in satisfying the demand of electronic devices and systems. Although it is generally accepted that EDLCs are suitable for working at low temperatures down to-40℃, there is a lack of comprehensive review to summarize the quantified performance of EDLCs when they are subjected to low-temperature environments. The rapid and growing demand for high-performance EDLCs for auxiliary power systems in the aeronautic and aerospace industries has triggered the urge to extend their operating temperature range,especially at temperatures below-40℃. This article presents an overview of EDLC’s performance and their challenges at extremely low temperatures including the capability of storing a considerable amount of electrical energy and maintaining long-term stability. The selection of electrolytes and electrode materials is crucial to the performance of EDLCs operating at a desired low-temperature range. Strategies to improve EDLC’s performance at extremely low temperatures are discussed, followed by the future perspectives to motivate more future studies to be conducted in this area.
基金financially supported by the Singapore National Research Foundation under NRF RF Award No. MOE2016-T2-1-131, Tier 1 2017-T1-001-075, MOE2018-T3-1-002
文摘Room temperature Na-ion batteries(SIBs) show great potential for use as renewable energy storage systems.However, the large-scale application of SIBs has been hindered by the lack of an ideal SIBs anode material. We synthesized MoS2 on carbonized graphene-chitosan(G-C) using the hydrothermal method. The strong interaction between the MoS2 and the G-C greatly improved the electron transport rate and maintained the structural stability of the electrode, which lead to both an excellent rate capability and long cycle stability. The G-C monolith was proven to enhance the electrical conductivity of the composites and served as a matrix for uniformly dispersing active MoS2 nanosheets(NSs), as well as being a buffer material to adapt to changes in volume during the cycle.Serving as an anode material for SIBs, the MoS2-G-C electrode showed good cycling stability(527.3mAh g-1 at100 m A g-1 after 200 cycles), excellent rate capability, and a long cycle life(439.1 m Ah g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 200 cycles).
基金This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51072130,51502045,and 21905202)Innovative Research in the University of Tianjin(TD13‐5077)+2 种基金Developed and Applied Funding of Tianjin Normal University(135202XK1702)the Australian Research Council(ARC)through the Discovery Project(No.DP200100365)Discovery Early Career Researcher Award(DECRA,DE170100871)program.
文摘As a clean and renewable energy source,solar energy is a competitive alternative to replace conventional fossil fuels.Nevertheless,its serious fluctuating nature usually leads to a poor alignment with the actual energy demand.To solve this problem,the direct solar-to-electrochemical energy conversion and storage have been regarded as a feasible strategy.In this context,the development of high-performance integrated devices based on solar energy conversion parts(i.e.,solar cells or photoelectrodes)and electrochemical energy storage units(i.e.,rechargeable batteries or supercapacitors[SCs])has become increasingly necessary and urgent,in which carbon and carbon-based functional materials play a fundamental role in determining their energy conversion/storage performances.Herein,we summarize the latest progress on these integrated devices for solar electricity energy conversion and storage,with special emphasis on the critical role of carbon-based functional materials.First,principles of integrated devices are introduced,especially roles of carbon-based materials in these hybrid energy devices.Then,two major types of important integrated devices,including photovoltaic and photoelectrochemicalrechargeable batteries or SCs,are discussed in detail.Finally,key challenges and opportunities in the future development are also discussed.By this review,we hope to pave an avenue toward the development of stable and efficient devices for solar energy conversion and storage.
文摘The major research program,“Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion”,from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbon-based energy and targets to address the key scientifi issues involved in the catalytic interfaces.The research program aims to improve the catalytic activation of C–H and C–O bonds and the C–C coupling process,
文摘Based on starch and series of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid as the materials, a novel carbon-based solid acid catalyst is synthesized using hydrothermal method. This catalyst exhibits much higher catalytic activity in the reaction of esterification of Mono-fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene maleate esters with 1,4-butanediol. The structure of carbon-based solid acid catalyst was charactered by IR and XRD, characterizations showed that this catalyst exhibited high –SO3H loading. Reusability of the carbon-based solid acid catalyst for esterification showed that after recycling five times the activity remained unchanged.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3805702)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173078,52130303,51973158,51803151,and 51973152)the Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars in Tianjin(No.19JCJQJC61700).
文摘The proliferation of high-power,highly informationized,and highly integrated electronic devices and weapons equipment has given rise to increasingly conspicuous issues about electromagnetic(EM)pollution and thermal accumulation.These issues,in turn,impose constraints on the performance of such equipment and jeopardize personnel safety.Carbon materials,owing to their diverse and modifiable structures,offer adjustable thermal and electric conductivity,rendering them highly promising for applications in fields such as thermal management and EM protection which have garnered extensive research and review.The pursuit of integrated device and equipment development has elevated the demand for multifunctional materials,prompting significant research into carbon-based composite materials that include both thermal management and EM protection functionalities.Notably,there are no relevant reviews on this topic at present.Consequently,this work consolidates research findings from recent years on carbon matrix composites exhibiting dual attributes of thermal management and EM protection.These attributes include thermally conductive electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials,thermally insulating EMI shielding materials,thermally conductive EM wave(EMW)absorbing materials,and thermally insulating EMW absorbing materials.The paper elucidates the fundamental principles underpinning thermal conduction,thermal insulation,EMW absorbing,and EMI shielding.Additionally,it engages in discussions surrounding areas of contention,design strategies,and the functional properties of various material designs.Ultimately,the paper concludes by presenting the challenges encountered and potential research strategies about composites endowed with both thermal management and EM protection functionalities,while also envisaging the development of novel multifunctional EM protection materials.
基金supported by the 2021 Hong Kong Scholars Program(No.XJ2021005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52301261,52372229,and 52172241)+2 种基金the General Research Fund of Hong Kong(Nos.CityU 11308321 and CityU 11315622)the Green Tech Fund(No.GTF202220105)the City University of Hong Kong(No.9020002).
文摘Electrochemical dechlorination reaction(EDR)is a promising,environmentally friendly,and economically profitable technology for treating chlorinated organic pollutants.For efficient environmental protection,electrocatalysts with high stability and low cost are of extremely significance to the development of EDR technology.Carbon-based materials have aroused broad interest as electrocatalysts for many electrochemical reactions due to their characteristics including large specific surface area,controllable structure,good conductivity,and chemical stability.For EDR,the carbon-based materials also show many unique superiorities,like strong adsorption capacity to chlorinated organic compounds(COCs),excellent catalytic activity and stability,and environmental compatibility.This review starts with a detailed summary on the mechanisms of electrochemical dechlorination(direct and indirect electron transfer pathway)and factors affecting the effectiveness of EDR.Then the paper comprehensively overviews the current progresses of carbon-based materials for EDR of COCs,following their two major application scenarios,i.e.,directly as electrocatalysts and as advanced supports for other catalysts.Moreover,the formation of different active sites in carbon-based electrocatalysts and their EDR activities are analyzed.Finally,the current challenges and perspectives in this field are discussed.This review will provide an in-depth understanding for the design of advanced carbon-based materials and promote the development of EDR technology.
基金the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(No.22175108)the Natural Scientific Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2020JQ09)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M672054).
文摘Exploitation of the efficient and cost-effective electrode materials is urgently desirable for the development of advanced energy devices.With the unique features of good electronic conductivity,structure flexibility,and desirable physicochemical property,carbon-based nanomaterials have attracted enormous research attention as efficient electrode materials.Electronic and microstructure engineering of carbon-based nanomaterials are the keys to regulate the electrocatalytic properties for the specific redox reactions of advanced metal-based batteries.However,the critical roles of carbon-based electrocatalysts for rechargeable metal batteries have not been comprehensively discussed.With the basic introduction on the electronic and microstructure engineering strategies,we summarize the recent advances on the rational design of carbon-based electrocatalysts for the important redox reactions in various metal-air batteries and metal-halogen batteries.The relationships between the composition,structure,and the electrocatalytic properties of carbon-based materials were well-addressed to enhance the battery performance.The overview of present challenges and opportunities of the carbon-based active materials for future energy-related applications was also discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21931012,22025507,22109052)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022B1515020001)+1 种基金Guangzhou Science and Technology Program(202201010703)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(21621033)。
文摘Hollow carbon-based nanostructures(HCNs)have found broad applications in various fields,particularly rechargeable batteries.However,the syntheses of HCNs usually rely on template methods,which are time-consuming,low-yield,and environmentally detrimental.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),constructed by organic ligands and inorganic metal nodes,have been identified as effective platforms for preparing HCNs without adding extra templates.This review summarized the recent progress in template-free synthesis of HCNs enabled by MOFs and their applications in rechargeable batteries.Different template-free strategies were introduced first with mechanistic insights into the hollowing mechanism.Then the electrochemical performances of the HCNs were discussed with highlight on the structure-function correlation.It is found that the built-in cavities and nonporous for HCNs is of critical importance to increase the storage sites for high capacity,to enhance charge and mass transport kinetics for high-rate capability,and to ensure the resilient electrode structure for stable cycling.Finally,the challenges and opportunities regarding MOFs-derived HCNs and their applications in rechargeable batteries were discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52022051,22035005,22075165,52090032,and 52073159)Tsinghua-Foshan Innovation Special Fund(No.2020THFS0501).
文摘Atmospheric water,as one of the most abundant natural resources on Earth,has attracted huge research interest in the field of water harvesting and energy harvesting and conversion owing its environmental friendliness and easy access.The developments of new materials have seen advanced technologies that can extract water and energy out of this long-neglected resource,suggesting a promising and sustainable approach to address the water and energy crises over the world.Carbon-based functional materials have been considered to be indispensable materials for atmospheric water utilization due to their large surface area,excellent adsorption performance,and higher surface activity.In this review,first,we analyze the interaction between carbon-based functional materials and atmospheric water molecular.Then,technologies developed in recent years for atmospheric water utilization based on carbon-based functional materials are reviewed,mainly focusing on atmospheric water harvesting,moisture-enabled electricity generation,and moisture-responsive actuation.Finally,the remaining challenges and some tentative suggestions possibly guiding developments are proposed,which may pave a way for a bright future of carbon-based functional material in the utilization of atmospheric water.
基金support from the Australian Research Council(FT190100485,DP220100583)University of South Australia.
文摘The demand for electronic devices has dramatically increased in the past few years.Efficient electronic devices require excellent thermal management systems to extend their operation time and prevent heat accumulation from affecting performance.Carbonaceous materials are considered as one of the ideal thermal management materials due to their excellent physiochemical stability.In addition,since porous-structured carbon materials typically exhibit outstanding thermal conductivity,low density,and large contact area,they have attracted considerable attention from both academia and industry in the last decades.In this review,methods and strategies for the preparation of highly thermally conductive porous carbon-based materials and the factors that influence their thermal conductivity of the materials are summarized.The thermal performance of porous carbonaceous materials fabricated by different approaches and their applications are also discussed.Finally,the potential challenges and strategies for the development and applications of highly thermally conductive porous carbona-ceous materials are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62004143)the Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Special Fund Project(No.2020ZYYD033)+1 种基金the Opening Fund of Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education of Wuhan Institute of Technology(No.GCP202101)the Natural Science Fund of Hubei Province(No.2021CFB133).
文摘Due to their unique properties and uninterrupted breakthrough in a myriad of clean energy-related applications,carbon-based materials have received great interest.However,the low selectivity and poor conductivity are two primary difficulties of traditional carbon-based materials(zero-dimensional(0D)/one-dimensional(1D)/two-dimensional(2D)),enerating inefficient hydrogen production and impeding the future commercialization of carbon-based materials.To improve hydrogen production,attempts are made to enlarge the surface area of porous three-dimensional(3D)carbon-based materials,achieve uniform interconnected porous channels,and enhance their stability,especially under extreme conditions.In this review,the structural advantages and performance improvements of porous carbon nanotubes(CNTs),g-C_(3)N_(4),covalent organic frameworks(COFs),metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),MXenes,and biomass-derived carbon-based materials are firstly summarized,followed by discussing the mechanisms involved and assessing the performance of the main hydrogen production methods.These include,for example,photo/electrocatalytic hydrogen production,release from methanolysis of sodium borohydride,methane decomposition,and pyrolysis-gasification.The role that the active sites of porous carbon-based materials play in promoting charge transport,and enhancing electrical conductivity and stability,in a hydrogen production process is discussed.The current challenges and future directions are also discussed to provide guidelines for the development of next-generation high-efficiency hydrogen 3D porous carbon-based materials prospected.
基金This work was partly financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172179)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(buctrc202118).
文摘Advances in research and development of carbon-based metal-free electrocatalysts(C-MFECs)have provided potential alternatives to precious metal catalysts for various reactions important to renewable energy and environmental remediation.This timely but critical review provides an overview of recent breakthroughs(within the past 5 years or so)on C-MFECs in all aspects,including the design and regulation of intrinsic catalytic active sites,design and synthesis of carbon composite and hybrid carbon catalysts,mechanism understanding,and potential applications in clean energy storage and energy/chemical conversion.Current challenges and future opportunities in the field of metal-free carbon electrocatalysis are also discussed to provide forward-looking opportunities for their potential applications in various catalytic processes of practical significance.
