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Advanced chemical modification technology of inorganic oxide nanoparticles in epoxy resin and mechanical properties of epoxy resin nanocomposites: A review 环氧树脂中无机氧化物纳米粒子的先进化学改性技术及环氧树脂纳米复合材料的力学性能研究进展

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.10.006

Runze Jin , Baosheng Xu , Donghui Guo , Baolu Shi , Yu Chen , Xinlei Jia , Lijie Qu

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Efficient construction of low shrinkage xerogels via coordination-catalyzed in-situ polymerization for activated carbon xerogels with multi-dyes adsorption 通过配位催化原位聚合高效构建低收缩异构凝胶，用于吸附多染料的活性炭异构凝胶

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.004

Kunming Li , Xuepeng Ni , Dong Li , Jiaoli Hu , Yanjin Dang , Huifang Chen , Yonggen Lu , Anqi Ju

{"title":"Efficient construction of low shrinkage xerogels via coordination-catalyzed in-situ polymerization for activated carbon xerogels with multi-dyes adsorption","authors":"Kunming Li , Xuepeng Ni , Dong Li , Jiaoli Hu , Yanjin Dang , Huifang Chen , Yonggen Lu , Anqi Ju","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Obtaining large specific surface areas (SSA) for carbon xerogels poses a significant challenge due to the inevitable volume shrinkage of xerogel. Here, the Zn<sup>2+</sup> coordination-catalyzed <em>in-situ</em> polymerization approach was proposed to fabricate xerogels with a low shrinkage of 13.03 % and a short preparation period of 24 h. In resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) polymerization, ZnCl<sub>2</sub> could accelerate the reaction kinetics through the coordination of the Zn<sup>2+</sup> and hydroxyl groups. The gel network with adjustable RF particles (46.5 nm-1.89 μm) and narrow neck structures was constructed by changing ZnCl<sub>2</sub> and ethanol contents, which could resist volume shrinkage during atmospheric drying without solvent exchange. The activated carbon xerogels (ACXs) with hierarchical structure were designed by one-step carbonization/activation due to the pore-forming of ZnCl<sub>2</sub>. The obtained ACXs showed a large SSA of 1689 m<sup>2</sup>/g, multi-dyes adsorption capacity (methylene blue, Congo red, methyl orange, and Sudan III were 625.90, 359.46, 320.69, and 453.92 mg/g, respectively), and reusability of 100 %. The maximum monolayer MB adsorption capacity was 630.28 mg/g. This work presents an efficient strategy to design porous nanomaterials with low shrinkage and large SSA, which illustrates promising applications in separation, adsorption, and photoelectric catalysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 674-685"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigation on the microstructure evolution of high strength and ductility as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy via double peak-aging 高强韧铸态Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr合金双峰时效组织演变研究

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.08.002

Daiyi Deng , Renju Cheng , Bin Jiang , Jianbo Li , Haijun Wang , Yongfeng Zhou , Chuntang Yu , Haie Zhu , Aitao Tang

{"title":"Investigation on the microstructure evolution of high strength and ductility as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy via double peak-aging","authors":"Daiyi Deng , Renju Cheng , Bin Jiang , Jianbo Li , Haijun Wang , Yongfeng Zhou , Chuntang Yu , Haie Zhu , Aitao Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article reports a systematic investigation on the relationship between the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-9.5Gd-2.3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr (VW92, wt.%) alloy during aging treatment. The results indicate that the alloy exhibits obvious double peak-aging characteristics at 180 °C, 200 °C, and 220 °C; the first peak-aging appeared at 96 h, 48 h, and 48 h, respectively, while the second peak-aging occurred at 204 h, 180 h, and 180 h, respectively. Moreover, the strengths of the first peak-aging were higher than those of the second peak-aging. Consequently, the first peak-aging at 200 °C achieved the best mechanical properties, with ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength (YS), and elongation (EL) of 380 (±2.0) MPa, 255 (±1.8) MPa, and 12.8 (±1.7) %, respectively. While the strength decreased in the second peak-aging, the elongation increased to 17.2 (±0.5)%. The first peak-aging strengthening is ascribed to the participation of the nano-β′ phases in the matrix and the long period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases at grain boundaries (GBs). Additionally, the second peak-aging strengthening is associated with the emergence of a relatively new 3D structure comprising long-chain-like structural phases β' + β′<sub>F</sub> + β<sub>1</sub>, γ′ phases, and LPSO phases within the grain, combined with the fine and uniform LPSO phases at the GBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 686-696"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145327367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bursting and transforming MOF into n-type ZnO and p-type NiO based heterostructure for supercapacitive energy storage 将 MOF 迸发和转化为基于 n 型 ZnO 和 p 型 NiO 的异质结构，用于超级电容储能

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.007

Xi Chen , Muhammad Ahmad , Iftikhar Hussain , Zhibo Zhang , Heyi Wang , Yang Lu , Qingmiao Hu , Ci Wang , Kaili Zhang

{"title":"Bursting and transforming MOF into n-type ZnO and p-type NiO based heterostructure for supercapacitive energy storage","authors":"Xi Chen , Muhammad Ahmad , Iftikhar Hussain , Zhibo Zhang , Heyi Wang , Yang Lu , Qingmiao Hu , Ci Wang , Kaili Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been considered as great contender and promising electrode materials for supercapacitors. However, their low capacity, aggregation, and poor porosity have necessitated the exploration of new approaches to enhance the performance of these active materials. In this study, sphere-like MOF were in-situ grown and it subsequently burst, transformed into a desired metal oxide heterostructure comprising <em>n-type</em> ZnO and <em>p-type</em> NiO (ZnO/NiO-350). The resulting optimized flower-like structure, composed of interlaced nanoflakes derived from MOFs, greatly improved the active sites, porosity, and functionality of the electrode materials. The ZnO/NiO-350 electrode exhibited superior electrochemical activities for supercapacitors, compared to the parent MOF, bare <em>n-type,</em> and <em>p-type</em> counterparts. The specific capacitance can reach to 543 F g<sup>−1</sup> at a current density of 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>. Theoretical modeling and simulations were employed to gain insights into the atomic-scale properties of the materials. Furthermore, an assembled hybrid device using active carbon and ZnO/NiO-350 as electrodes demonstrated excellent energy density of 44 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 1.6 Kw kg<sup>−1</sup>. After 5000 cycles at 10 A g<sup>−1</sup>, the cycling stability remained excellent 80 % of the initial capacitance. Overall, such evaluation of unique electrode with superior properties may be useful for the next generation supercapacitor electrode.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 711-718"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141771761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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One-step green synthesis of platinum mesoporous nanoparticles by riboflavin for light activated antitumoral therapy 核黄素一步法绿色合成铂介孔纳米粒子，用于光激活抗肿瘤治疗

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.003

Raquel Rey-Méndez , Noelia González-Ballesteros , María C. Rodríguez-Argüelles , Silvana Pinelli , Paola Mozzoni , Benedetta Ghezzi , Francesca Rossi , Filippo Fabbri , Giancarlo Salviati , Franca Bigi

{"title":"One-step green synthesis of platinum mesoporous nanoparticles by riboflavin for light activated antitumoral therapy","authors":"Raquel Rey-Méndez , Noelia González-Ballesteros , María C. Rodríguez-Argüelles , Silvana Pinelli , Paola Mozzoni , Benedetta Ghezzi , Francesca Rossi , Filippo Fabbri , Giancarlo Salviati , Franca Bigi","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been established as one of the most promising novel cancer therapies with fewer side-effects and enhanced efficacy compared to the currently available conventional treatments. However, its application has been hindered by the limitations that photosensitizers (PS) have. The combination of PS with metallic nanoparticles like platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs), can help to overcome these intrinsic drawbacks. In this work, the combination of PtNPs and the natural photosensitizer riboflavin (RF) is proposed. PtNPs are synthesized using RF (Pt@RF) as reducing and stabilizing agent in a one-step method, obtaining nanoparticles with mesoporous structure for UV triggered PDT. In view of possible future UV irradiation treatments, the degradation products of RF, ribitol (RB) and lumichrome (LC), this last being a photosensitizing byproduct, are also employed for the synthesis of porous PtNPs, obtaining Pt@LC and Pt@RB. When administered in vitro to lung cancer cells, all the samples elicit a strong decrease of cell viability and a decrease of intracellular ATP levels. The antitumoral effect of both Pt@RF and Pt@LC is triggered by UV-A irradiation. This antitumoral activity is caused by the induction of oxidative stress, shown in our study by the decrease in intracellular glutathione and increased expression of antioxidant enzymes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 665-673"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141715233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Boosting iodine redox kinetics through the inherent electrostatic interaction and electron donor capability of gelatin binder 利用明胶粘合剂固有的静电相互作用和电子给体能力提高碘氧化还原动力学

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2025.07.001

Min Chen , Xinxin Han , Yicai Pan , Haoran Tu , Jiahao Zhu , Mengmeng Shao , Ke Zheng , Wenlong Wang , Kunquan Li , Xiaochang Qiao , Lutong Shan , Xiaodong Shi

{"title":"Boosting iodine redox kinetics through the inherent electrostatic interaction and electron donor capability of gelatin binder","authors":"Min Chen , Xinxin Han , Yicai Pan , Haoran Tu , Jiahao Zhu , Mengmeng Shao , Ke Zheng , Wenlong Wang , Kunquan Li , Xiaochang Qiao , Lutong Shan , Xiaodong Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2025.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2025.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The notorious shuttle effect of polyiodides in aqueous Zinc-iodine (Zn-I<sub>2</sub>) batteries impedes their practical application, which renders it imperative to address this issue. Here, we report natural gelatin as an advanced aqueous binder for iodine-loading cathode to enable stable and efficient Zn-I<sub>2</sub> batteries. The positively charged region in gelatin presents electrostatic attraction to the iodine species, while the electron-rich regions could donate electrons to form physical or even covalent bonds with iodine species, thus inhibiting polyiodides shuttle effect and boosting redox reaction. A high reversible capacity of 138 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 3 000 cycles at 2C and an ultra-long cycling stability of 30 000 cycles at 25C with 107 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> capacity was achieved. Gelatin binder also can accommodate high iodine-loading (∼10 mg) cathode, punch cells, and severe temperature conditions (−10 °C and 60 °C). In-situ UV–vis absorption spectroscopy, in-situ Raman spectra and theoretical calculation revealed the critical role of gelatin binder in suppressing polyiodide shuttling and accelerating reaction kinetics. This work uncovers the potential of natural low-cost binder material in advanced Zn-I<sub>2</sub> batteries and drives future study of designing functional binders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 5","pages":"Pages 719-725"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145326714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Promising advances in physically propelled micro/nanoscale robots 物理推进式微型/纳米级机器人有望取得进展

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.013

Zishang Liang , Baolei Zhang , Shenghui Yi , Kaiyuan Sun , Guanhui Pei , Yan Shang , Xiaoyun Liu , Shuxia Ren , Pengfei Liu , Jinjin Zhao

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pH-dependent formation potential of OH∗ on Pt(111): Double layer effect on water dissociation Pt（111）上OH *的ph依赖性形成电位：水解离的双层效应

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.009

Xue Wang , Jiaxin Zhu , Yongbo Kuang , Jun Cheng , Jiabo Le

{"title":"pH-dependent formation potential of OH∗ on Pt(111): Double layer effect on water dissociation","authors":"Xue Wang , Jiaxin Zhu , Yongbo Kuang , Jun Cheng , Jiabo Le","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The adsorption/desorption of OH∗ on electrode surfaces is pivotal in numerous electrocatalytic reactions. To understand the effect of electrolyte pH on that process, in this work, an advanced approach combining ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) with free energy perturbation is employed to calculate the dehydrogenation free energy of water chemisorbed at differently electrified Pt(111)/electrolyte interfaces. Our findings reveal that the onset potential for OH∗ formation shifts negatively as the pH increases at low pH condition (pH<span><math><mo><</mo></math></span>4.3), aligning with the cyclic voltammetry curves observed in experimental studies. It indicates the dissociation of chemisorbed water is the primary route for OH∗ adsorption at low pH condition. Furthermore, it is also found that the variation in dehydrogenation energy across different pH is primarily due to the local hydrogen bonding network surrounding the chemisorbed water. In addition, it is proposed that at high pH conditions OH<sup>−</sup> oxidation emerges as the primary route for OH∗ adsorption on Pt(111) constrained by the water chemisorption process. This work provides crucial insights into the pH-dependent adsorption behavior of OH∗ on the Pt(111) surface and aims to guide the optimization of electrolytes to boost the efficiency of related reactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 4","pages":"Pages 493-499"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144895217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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In situ synthesis of oriented Zn-Mn-Co-telluride on precursor free CuO: An experimental and theoretical study of hybrid electrode paradigm for advanced supercapacitors 在无前驱体的氧化铜上原位合成定向碲化锌锰铜：先进超级电容器混合电极范例的实验和理论研究

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.07.002

Muhammad Ahmad , Tehseen Nawaz , Iftikhar Hussain , Xi Chen , Shahid Ali Khan , Yassine Eddahani , B. Moses Abraham , Shafqat Ali , Ci Wang , Kaili Zhang

{"title":"In situ synthesis of oriented Zn-Mn-Co-telluride on precursor free CuO: An experimental and theoretical study of hybrid electrode paradigm for advanced supercapacitors","authors":"Muhammad Ahmad , Tehseen Nawaz , Iftikhar Hussain , Xi Chen , Shahid Ali Khan , Yassine Eddahani , B. Moses Abraham , Shafqat Ali , Ci Wang , Kaili Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The evolution of energy storage technology has seen remarkable progress, with a shift from pure metals to sophisticated, tailor-made active materials. The synthesis of nanostructures with exceptional properties is crucial in the advancement of electrode materials. In this regard, our study highlights the fabrication of a novel, oriented heterostructure comprised of Zn-Mn-Co-telluride grown on a pre-oxidized copper mesh using a hydrothermal method followed by a solvothermal process. This innovative approach leads to the formation of the Zn-Mn-Co-telluride@CuO@Cu heterostructure, which demonstrates the unique oriented morphology. It outperforms both Zn-Mn-Co-telluride@Cu and CuO@Cu by exhibiting lower electrical resistivity, increased redox activity, higher specific capacity, and improved ion diffusion characteristics. The conductivity enhancements of the heterostructure are corroborated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. When utilized in a hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) alongside activated carbon (AC) electrodes, the Zn-Mn-Co-telluride@CuO@Cu heterostructure-based HSC achieves an energy density of 75.7 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>. Such findings underscore the potential of these novel electrode materials to significantly impact the design of next-generation supercapacitor devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 4","pages":"Pages 555-563"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141706301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A review on catalyst convergence: Unleashing the potential of MXenes for CO2 electrochemical reduction into high-value liquid product 催化剂融合综述：释放 MXenes 将二氧化碳电化学还原为高价值液体产品的潜力

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Nano Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.006

Samia , Muhammad Hasnain Jameel , Musfira Arain , Iftikhar Hussain , Muhammad Bilal Hanif , Shalu Atri , Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan , Haitao Dai

{"title":"A review on catalyst convergence: Unleashing the potential of MXenes for CO2 electrochemical reduction into high-value liquid product","authors":"Samia , Muhammad Hasnain Jameel , Musfira Arain , Iftikhar Hussain , Muhammad Bilal Hanif , Shalu Atri , Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan , Haitao Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The electrochemical reduction reaction of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>-ERR) holds tremendous potential as a key approach for achieving carbon neutrality by harnessing renewable resources.</div><div>However, the current state of CO<sub>2</sub>-ERR encounters challenges in terms of efficiency and selectivity. Overcoming these obstacles requires the development of a robust electrocatalyst capable of enhancing process efficiency and improving selectivity towards desired products. In recent years, 2D materials have garnered significant attention as efficient catalysts. Among them, MXene stands out of high interest due to unique multilayered structure and presence of surface functional moieties. The MXene material offers high electrical conductivity, versatile surface chemistry, and tunable interface designs. This comprehensive review explores the utilization of MXene-based catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub>-ERR into valuable products. It covers fundamental aspects of electrochemical conversion, including CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption on MXene Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>, the mechanism of CO<sub>2</sub>-ERR on MXene (Mo<sub>2</sub>CS<sub>2</sub>) single-atom catalysts, applications, synthesis methods of MXene production, and future prospects. Additionally, the review highlights the significance of modern artificial intelligence techniques, particularly machine learning, in screening and activating CO<sub>2</sub>, making it a pioneering scientific endeavor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":33573,"journal":{"name":"Nano Materials Science","volume":"7 4","pages":"Pages 444-481"},"PeriodicalIF":17.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141699639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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