The infiltration of groundwater and surface water is critical for the development of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils.It potentially leads to changes in the microscopic structures of pore water networks,posi...The infiltration of groundwater and surface water is critical for the development of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils.It potentially leads to changes in the microscopic structures of pore water networks,posing a threat to the stability of earthen site soils.In this study,the effects of cementation solution concentrations on water holding capacity of earthen site soils and microscopic characteristics were investigated using the methods of enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation(EICP),volumetric shrinkage and suction tests under wetting-drying loadings,and microscopic tests.The microscopic characteristics regarding pore structures were used to interpret the mechanism of desiccation cracking of EICP-treated earthen site soils from the microscopic perspective.The results show that the rate of drying shrinkage and sensitivity to drying and wetting conditions of earthen site soils are notably reduced by the method of EICP.The volumetric shrinkage curves appear three-stage evolving trends.The microscopic tests show that the treated earthen site soils feature bimodal distributions of pore structures.With this regard,the uniformities of pores are significantly improved,for which large and medium pores of untreated soils are filled by the method of EICP.Small and micro pores are compressed,which reduces the potential connectivity of pores inside earthen site soils.The research outcomes can provide fundamental knowledge for improving desiccation cracking of earthen site soils by the method of EICP.展开更多
CO2 hydrogenation into methane via Sabatier reaction is an attractive process.Ceria-supported nickel(Ni/CeO2)catalysts demonstrate high activity for CO2 hydrogenation to methane,yet the nature of the active s...CO2 hydrogenation into methane via Sabatier reaction is an attractive process.Ceria-supported nickel(Ni/CeO2)catalysts demonstrate high activity for CO2 hydrogenation to methane,yet the nature of the active sites remains a topic of debate.In this work,a series of Ni/CeO2 catalysts with different dispersion of Ni species was prepared by impregnation method via adjusting loading of Ni.Turnover frequency and apparent activation energy in CO2 methanation are demonstrated to be significantly influenced by the dispersion of Ni species.Relatively large Ni nanoparticles are active sites for CO2 methanation reaction rather than highly dispersion Ni species on CeO2.Through isothermal and temperature-programmed surface reaction,and in situ/operando spectroscopies,including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS),we unravel the coexistence of CO and HCOO-/HCO3- pathways over Ni(15)/CeO2(15 wt%Ni loading)catalyst in CO2 methanation reaction at 350℃.Those findings provide guidance for designing efficient Ni-based methanation catalysts,thereby contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality.展开更多
Existing research indicates that seismic responses in deep soft seabeds are affected by fluid-solid coupling,seabed micro-topography,soil spatial heterogeneity,and nonlinearity.To address these complexities,this study...Existing research indicates that seismic responses in deep soft seabeds are affected by fluid-solid coupling,seabed micro-topography,soil spatial heterogeneity,and nonlinearity.To address these complexities,this study develops an integrated nonlinear seismic response analysis for a cross-strait transect.The method comprehensively incorporates the strait basin geometry,detailed seabed microtopographic features,spatially varying soil properties(including S and P wave velocity structures),a nonuniform mesh layout of the transect,and appropriate artificial boundary conditions.Particular emphasis is placed on the seawater-seabed interaction,simulated via a weak coupling algorithm for fluid-solid interaction,and on the soil’s nonlinear hysteretic behavior.Numerical simulations,conducted without considering seawater effects,reveal three key findings.First,bedrock motion components near the seabed fundamental frequency show enhanced upward propagation through the soil deposits.Second,seabed microtopography exerts a more pronounced influence on vertical seafloor motions than on horizontal components.Third,a resonance-like phenomenon occurs near 2 Hz for both horizontal and vertical motion components.The complex interplay of seismic wave reflection,refraction,and interference within heterogeneous deposits generates intricate,strongly coupled amplification patterns.However,when seawater-seabed coupling is considered,significant suppression of seafloor peak accelerations is observed,especially in deepwater regions.Vertical motions exhibit more pronounced suppression within specific narrow frequency bands compared to horizontal motions.The seabed seismic responses exhibit significant higher-frequency suppression(near 4-5 Hz)and low frequency amplification(<0.5 Hz),while the resonance-like responses near 2.0 Hz for both horizontal and vertical components are diminished.Crucially,the degree of suppression or amplification of these resonance-like responses correlates positively with the seabed bedrock motion intensity.展开更多
Directional catalytic transformation of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)into value-added chemicals represents a more sustainable strategy than complete mineralization,as it simultaneously mitigates environmental pollu...Directional catalytic transformation of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)into value-added chemicals represents a more sustainable strategy than complete mineralization,as it simultaneously mitigates environmental pollution and reduces carbon emissions.The primary challenge in achieving multifunctional olefin production from alcohol-type VOCs is the lack of mechanistic clarity,which hinders the targeted synthesis of selective catalysts.Herein,we developed W-Ti hybrid metal oxide catalysts(WTiOx)with active Ti-O-W interfaces via a one-step hydrothermal synthesis and demonstrated their effectiveness for isopropanol conversion processes.Remarkably,WTiOx-500 achieved 99.8%isopropanol conversion and 99.3% propylene yield at 140℃,significantly outperforming TiO2(98.4% yield at 180℃)and WO3(90.5% yield at 240℃).WTiOx-500 also displayed higher thermal stability,with isopropanol conversion and propylene yield decreasing by 1.0%and 1.6% after 35 h on-stream reaction.Although impurities(e.g.,CO2,HCl,SO2)caused partial deactivation of WTiOx-500,oxygen treatment regenerated the catalyst.A series of characterization techniques indicated that the controlled calcination temperature promoted the formation of an optimal Ti-O-Winterface in WTiOx-500 through W substitution into the TiO2lattice and WO3-TiO2surface interaction,where W species effectively tuned the electronic structure.This configuration endowed WTiOx-500 with moderate acidity of BrФnsted(-OH)and Lewis(Ti4+/W6+)acid sites,which synergistically facilitated charge transfer between isopropanol and catalyst,accelerated C-O bond cleavage during dehydration.This work provides mechanistic insights into isopropanol dehydration and demonstrates a potential approach for VOC valorization.展开更多
Cobalt-based spinel oxides(Co3O4 and derivatives)are among the most promising transition metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion and environmental catalysis due to their abundant active sites,structural ...Cobalt-based spinel oxides(Co3O4 and derivatives)are among the most promising transition metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion and environmental catalysis due to their abundant active sites,structural tunability,and robust redox flexibility.However,their catalytic efficiency is often limited by ambiguities in active-site identification and insufficient control of electronic structures.This review systematically elucidates the interplay between geometric site configurations,electronic states,and catalytic performance in Co-based spinels,highlighting three key descriptors,that is,eg2 orbital occupancy,d-band center position,and Co-O covalency,as fundamental metrics for activity prediction.Based on these activity descriptors,we examine geometric-site engineering strategies including site inversion,cation substitution,defect modulation,and facet control,which precisely regulate orbital filling,spin polarization,and covalency competition to optimize catalytic activity and selectivity.Additionally,controversial results by employing these engineering strategies are critically discussed.Despite advances,challenges remain in disentangling site contributions under dynamic reaction conditions and integrating theoretical and operando insights.We conclude with an outlook on rational atomic-level design,emphasizing multidimensional descriptors as predictive tools to transition Co-based spinels from empirical optimization toward systematic catalyst development for sustainable energy and environmental technologies.展开更多
As urban renewal accelerates,heavy metals(HMs)pollution resulting from industrial activities in urban areas must be considered.This study examines 36 representative redevelopment industrial sites in the Jinshan Distri...As urban renewal accelerates,heavy metals(HMs)pollution resulting from industrial activities in urban areas must be considered.This study examines 36 representative redevelopment industrial sites in the Jinshan District of Shanghai,where the concentrations of eight HMs in the soil were assessed.Based on this data,the characteristics of heavy metal concentrations and their sources in the region were investigated,followed by a risk assessment of HMs pollution.The results indicate that the soil in the study area exhibits low levels of pollution,with moderate ecological risks.Using Pearson correlation analysis and the Absolute Principal Component Score-Multiple Linear Regression(APCS-MLR)source apportionment model,the HMs were categorized into several sources:An industrial source dominated by Cu(74.84%),a traffic source dominated by Zn(67.51%),a natural source dominated by Cr and As(66.50%and 64.98%,respectively),and a mixed source.A probabilistic risk assessment was conducted using Monte Carlo simulation,which incorporates the probability distributions of various assessment parameters,thereby reducing uncertainty in the results.The findings show that the non-carcinogenic risk for all populations in the study area(children,adult females,and adult males)remains within acceptable limits.However,the carcinogenic risk proportional probabilities for these populations were found to be 48.13%,32.49%,and 11.41%,respectively,indicating a notable risk level.Uncertainty analysis results suggest that the heavy metals Cd and As exhibit high sensitivity in the model.This study provides theoretical support for the prevention and control of soil pollution during urban renewal.展开更多
Owing to the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry in China,contamination at legacy sites has become a major challenge that threatens the ecological environment and human health.Despite this growing concern...Owing to the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry in China,contamination at legacy sites has become a major challenge that threatens the ecological environment and human health.Despite this growing concern,the distribution characteristics of contaminants at these legacy sites remain unclear.Therefore,we conducted a systematic analysis of the distribution characteristics,influencing factors,and health risks of soil and groundwater pollution at the legacy sites of 21 pharmaceutical enterprises.The results obtained identified heavy metals(As,Hg,and Pb),volatile organic compounds(VOCs)(benzene and trichloromethane),semi-volatile organic compounds(SVOCs)(benzo[a]pyrene),and inorganic salts(ammonia nitrogen and fluoride)as the major contaminants at the legacy sites.Heavy metals were primarily distributed in fill and clay layers,while the distribution of VOCs,which showed stronger vertical migration,was more diverse.Additionally,the vertical distribution pattern of the pollutants was primarily influenced by their production history,physicochemical properties,and site hydrogeological conditions.Via health risk assessment,As,Hg,and benzene were identified as major pollutants in terms of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks,with the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic(HI)risks of As(maximum value 2.97×10-3)and benzene(HI up to 10,200)significantly exceeding acceptable levels.Human exposure pathways included soil ingestion,air inhalation,and dermal contact.Overall,these findings serve as a reference for decision-making in risk identification and the development of pollution management and remediation strategies for legacy sites in the pharmaceutical industry.展开更多
Building on the success of catalytic single-metal sites(SMSs)in various model reaction systems,dual-metal sites(DMSs)could provide further breakthrough on catalysing complex reactions especially for those involving mu...Building on the success of catalytic single-metal sites(SMSs)in various model reaction systems,dual-metal sites(DMSs)could provide further breakthrough on catalysing complex reactions especially for those involving multiple cascading steps.Specifically,photocatalytic waste plastic conversion requires bond cleavage into small molecules followed by site-dependent transformations,where DMSs photocatalysts can,in principle,be highly active and selective through efficient charge separation and dual-site synergy.However,related studies remain rare since difficulty on efficient waste plastic photodegradation usually hinders subsequent catalytic conversion.Herein,we report for the first time that dual-metal sites are developed in a two-dimensional metal-organic framework(MOF)(Cu2-DMSs/MOF)derived from single-metal sites in bulk MOF(Cu1-SMSs/MOF)via dynamic coordination-driven transformation.The Cu2-DMSs/MOF catalyst exhibits enhanced photocatalytic performance without sacrificial agents,catalysing the cascading polyethylene-to-CO2 and CO2-to-CO reactions in one step.The polyethylene-to-CO2 degradation rate is 2.32 mmol·g-1·h-1 and the subsequent CO2-to-CO conversion proceeds at 0.29 mmol·g-1·h-1 with 100%selectivity,representing an order-of-magnitude enhancement compared with previous reports.The*O2-and*OH radicals formed from O2 and H2O oxidative cleave C-C and C-H bonds in polyethylene to CO2,which is subsequentially selective reduced to CO via multi-electron proton-coupling.This work offers a conceptual advance in designing dual-metal site catalysts,opening new avenues for cascading photocatalytic conversion of white pollution into valuable chemicals.展开更多
High-performance bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts are urgently required for rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)due to sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction/evolution reactions(ORR/OER)at the air cathode.In this ...High-performance bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts are urgently required for rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)due to sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction/evolution reactions(ORR/OER)at the air cathode.In this study,an iron single-atom catalyst(Fe-SAC,FeTCPP@UiO-66–800)is synthesized by direct pyrolysis of a metalloporphyrin-incorporated multivariate MOF.The spatial separation effect of the framework linkers endows Fe-SAC with hierarchical porosity,improved metal utilization efficiency,and enhanced site accessibility by suppressing the metal agglomeration during pyrolysis.Moreover,the possible formation of di-or tri-atomic iron sites facilitates the OER activity via the oxide pathway mechanism(OPM),contributing to the excellent bifunctional ORR/OER performance with aΔE of 0.59 V.Both liquid and flexible ZAB assembled with FeTCPP@UiO-66–800 demonstrate enhanced activity,long-term durability,and anti-deformation ability(340.5 mW/cm2peak power density in liquid device).This study presents a novel strategy for preparing MOF-derived SACs with highly accessible single-atom sites,offering a promising route to high-performance energy conversion devices.展开更多
Developing efficient electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a promising strategy for purifying urea-laden wastewater and promoting energy-efficient hydrogen production.However,the strong binding of th...Developing efficient electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a promising strategy for purifying urea-laden wastewater and promoting energy-efficient hydrogen production.However,the strong binding of the hydroxyl group to Fe sites in the NiFe layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)impedes the generation of active Ni3+-O,thus raising the onset potential of UOR.Moreover,identifying and tracking the active sites in NiFe-LDH at the molecular level remains a considerable challenge during the UOR process.Herein,we modified NiFe-LDH by incorporating the low-electronegativity S element to create S-NiFe-LDH,thereby optimizing the electron structure and facilitating the transfer of active sites from Ni2+and Fe3+in the original NiFe-LDH to high-valence Ni intermediates in S-NiFe-LDH at a low applied potential.Moreover,the incorporation of S into NiFe-LDH significantly reduces the thermodynamic barrier of the Ni active sites,advancing the intrinsic activity and kinetic process of the active sites for the decomposition of urea by facilitating the Ni3+-O formation because of the facile dehydrogenation steps at the Ni sites.As a result,the S-NiFe-LDH achieved excellent electrochemical UOR activity,with a low potential of 1.36 V and long-term durability at 100 mA cm-2,demonstrating promising prospects for practical application.Overall,this work unscrambles the immediate active sites during electrocatalysis and paves a new avenue for the electronic engineering of NiFe-based catalysts in the UOR process.展开更多
Glycerol oxidation reaction has got lots of attention in an electrocatalytic system of simultaneous hydrogen production and valuable chemicals generation.However,the lack of electrochemical dehydrogenation capability ...Glycerol oxidation reaction has got lots of attention in an electrocatalytic system of simultaneous hydrogen production and valuable chemicals generation.However,the lack of electrochemical dehydrogenation capability of the active phase is hard to deliver a large current density at a low potential.Furthermore,high selectivity of products is also still far from being completed due to the adsorption-desorption disequilibrium of glycerol and the obtained products,reducing the economic feasibility and limiting the practical application.Here,we propose a strategy to boost the electrocatalytic glycerol oxidation through electron-deficient Ni sites induced by electron transfer of heterojunction interface.Taking Ni3S2/Cu2S as a pre-catalysts,we demonstrate that the electron-deficient Ni site can favor the dehydrogenation of the active phase to facilitate the rapid transformation of Ni2+/Ni3+in the electrooxidation process of glycerol.Furthermore,electron deficient Ni sites balance competitive adsorption of active species,improving the activity and selectivity of glycerol oxidation.As expected,the electrocatalysts exhibit selectivity of 93.3%for formate at the 1.35 V,and require only 1.45 V to drive an industrial-level current densities of 600 mA/cm2.This work provides valuable insights into constructing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for organic electrosynthesis in hybrid water electrolysis.展开更多
The development of effective alkane dehydrogenation catalysts is essential to produce olefins from abundant shale gas.Commercial Pt-based propane dehydrogenation catalysts suffer from deactivation due to sintering and...The development of effective alkane dehydrogenation catalysts is essential to produce olefins from abundant shale gas.Commercial Pt-based propane dehydrogenation catalysts suffer from deactivation due to sintering and coke deposition,highlighting the need for substantial improvements in thermal stability and production efficiency.Herein,we present a facile one-pot strategy to create atomically dispersed bimetallic Pt-O-Fe motifs encapsulated within MFI zeolite nanosheet,serving as highly active and stable sites for propane dehydrogenation.Comprehensive characterization results reveal that the skeletal Fe(III)species in MFI zeolite act as anchoring sites,thereby stabilizing atomically dispersed Pt species through the unique linkages of≡Si-O-Fe-O-Pt.The optimized 0.3Pt2Fe@NS catalyst,featuring high skeletal Fe content,low Pt loading,and ideal synergetic effect of Pt-Fe endowed by the suitable Pt-to-Fe ratio,achieves a propylene productivity of 48.0 mmol C3H6·gcat-1·h-1 with>95%selectivity at 550℃for 30 h without performance degradation.The 0.3Pt2Fe@NS catalyst also exhibits complete regenerability under harsh cycling conditions,establishing a new structure-performance paradigm for the design of industrial PDH catalysts.展开更多
Asymmetric dual-atom site catalysts(ADASCs)inherit the high atomic utilization of single-atom site catalysts and synergistic effects of symmetric dual-atom site catalysts,while uniquely integrating the asymmetry of he...Asymmetric dual-atom site catalysts(ADASCs)inherit the high atomic utilization of single-atom site catalysts and synergistic effects of symmetric dual-atom site catalysts,while uniquely integrating the asymmetry of heteronuclear metal centers and asymmetric coordination environments.This structural merit endows them with tunable electronic configurations and optimized reaction kinetics,breaking conventional catalysts'inherent limitations to boost catalytic performance significantly.Despite existing reviews on dual-atom site catalysts for electrocatalysis,a comprehensive asymmetry-focused framework to elucidate ADASCs'catalytic behaviors remains elusive.This review summarizes the multi-dimensional regulation mechanisms of ADASCs.Structurally,heteronuclear metal synergy and bridging ligand co-anchoring suppress single-atom agglomeration.Electronically,d-band center modulation,spin coupling,and orbital hybridization optimize intermediate adsorption energies.Subsequently,the strategies for constructing asymmetric structures are elaborated,including the design of heteronuclear metal centers and the regulation of asymmetric coordination environments via nonmetallic atom engineering.Furthermore,the prominent advantages of ADASCs in oxygen electrocatalysis are highlighted as their asymmetric configurations can break the linear scaling relationship of intermediate adsorption,and optimize the reaction pathway as well as the adsorption behaviors of key intermediates.Finally,the current challenges and opportunities of ADASCs are discussed,providing valuable insights for the development of high-performance energy conversion devices.展开更多
The noble metal-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in alkaline electrolytes still confront fundamental challenges in balancing activity,durability,and metal utilizati...The noble metal-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in alkaline electrolytes still confront fundamental challenges in balancing activity,durability,and metal utilization efficiency,which severely impedes the industrial application of hydrogen energy.Herein,we design a hybrid catalyst by hosting dual-scale Pt sites(single atoms and nanoparticles)into a two-dimensional(2D)Pd network,enabling strong electronic coupling and efficient metal utilization.Owing to the self-assembled 2D Pd networks composed of coplanar Pd nanoparticles,which provide abundant anchoring sites for heteroatoms and nanochannels for mass transfer,and the coexistence of multiple active sites by controlling the ratio of Pt single atoms to nanoparticles,the optimized hybrid catalyst(Pt/Pd-5 nanomesh)exhibits exceptional HER activity(20 and 125 mV at 10 and 100 mA cm-2)and ORR activity(a mass activity of 1.66 A mg-PG1Mand a specific activity of 2.70 mA cm-2).In zinc-air batteries,Pt/Pd-5 nanomesh delivers an open-circuit voltage of 1.49 V and maintains stability for 300 h at10 m A cm-2.Combined experimental and computational studies confirm that the synergistic effects between the 2D Pd matrix and multiple Pt active sites not only optimize interfacial water dissociation in HER but also promote the conversion of*O→*OH species during ORR.Furthermore,the complementary characteristics of distinct active sites enable multifunctional cooperativity.This synergistic strategy between the matrix and metal sites may provide a guideline for developing efficient,robust,and multifunctional electrocatalysts.展开更多
In situ chemical oxidation(ISCO)technology using peroxymonosulfate(PMS)and natural iron-bearing minerals for groundwater remediation has received increasing interest.The interaction between PMS and active Fe sites in ...In situ chemical oxidation(ISCO)technology using peroxymonosulfate(PMS)and natural iron-bearing minerals for groundwater remediation has received increasing interest.The interaction between PMS and active Fe sites in minerals significantly influences the effectiveness of groundwater remediation.Nevertheless,there has been limited research investigating the relationship between the minerals active Fe sites and PMS activation.Herein,we distinguished and quantified the active Fe sites of common natural iron-bearing minerals in groundwater aquifers.Lewis acid sites(Fe-OH)were confirmed as the reaction sites in iron oxide/hydroxide/bearing clay minerals.The activation performance of minerals is positively correlated with their Lewis acid content.In iron sulfide minerals,Fe-S sites act as electron transfer mediators,facilitating PMS adsorption and activation.The activation of PMS by Lewis acid and Fe-S sites free radical both led to the generation of free radicals(SO4·-and·OH)for CPs removal.Moreover,typical ferrihydrite/PMS and pyrite/PMS systems exhibited resistance to environmental interference and broad pH adaptability.A one-dimensional sand column experiment further proved their feasibility and long-term applicability in saturated porous media.These findings highlight the critical influence of active Fe sites of natural iron-bearing minerals and provide technical support for the application of PMS-ISCO strategies for groundwater remediation.展开更多
Utilizing sunlight to directly convert CO2into value-added chemicals presents a pivotal strategy for sustainable CO2conversion and mitigating environmental challenges.Herein,a surfacemounted 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-c...Utilizing sunlight to directly convert CO2into value-added chemicals presents a pivotal strategy for sustainable CO2conversion and mitigating environmental challenges.Herein,a surfacemounted 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin copper(Ⅱ)(CuTCPP)anchoringonBi12O17Br2nanotubes(CuTCPP/Bi12O17Br2)heterojunction was employed as an operable platformfor photocatalytic CO2reduction.The built-in electric field at the interface facilitates the efficient electron transfer from Bi12O17Br2to CuTCPP,significantly enhancing photoexcited charge separation and transfer kinetics.Besides,the Cu(Ⅱ)sites in CuTCPP act as supplementary catalytic centers that reduce the adsorption and activation energy barrier of CO2,thus accelerating the formation of *CO intermediates.The CuTCPP/Bi12O17Br2heterojunction exhibits enhanced photoreduction activity of CO2,achieving a CO evolution rate of 92.2μmol g-1h-1,which represents a 4.0-foldenhancement over Bi12O17Br2.This work offers new insights into the development of heterojunctions with synergistically optimized charge transfer and active sites.展开更多
Grain boundaries(GBs),particularlyΣ7 coincidence site lattice(CSL)defects experimentally observed in MXenes,significantly influence their performance as lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.This work systematically investi...Grain boundaries(GBs),particularlyΣ7 coincidence site lattice(CSL)defects experimentally observed in MXenes,significantly influence their performance as lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.This work systematically investigates the impact ofΣ7 GBs on MXene electrochemical properties,with a focus on rate capability.The results indicated thatΣ7 GB formation is thermodynamically favored in Ti2C,Nb2C,and Mo2C MXenes compared to other M2C compositions,with stability further enhanced by oxygen and sulfur surface functionalization.These GBs induce substantial geometric distortions that reduce surface charge localization while enhancing electrical conductivity in Ti2CO2.The altered electronic structure at GB sites weakens lithium adsorption strength without promoting lithium dendrite formation.Furthermore,diffusion kinetics calculations reveal significantly reduced lithium diffusion barriers atΣ7 GBs in Ti2C,Mo2C,and Mo2CS2compared to pristine materials.Mechanistic analysis attributes this enhancement to diminished charge localization at GB regions,which generates a“charge pool”effect—a zone of uniformly distributed free charge observed in Ti2C and Mo2C.This charge pool not only facilitates ultra-low lithium diffusion barriers(as low as 11 meV in M2C at 0.1 V vs.Li+/Li)but also enhances potential responsiveness of diffusion kinetics.Our findings establish the intentional introduction ofΣ7 GBs as an effective strategy for designing high-rate MXene anodes.This work provides fundamental insights into GB-enhanced electrochemical mechanisms in 2D materials,offering crucial theoretical guidance for the design of high-rate anode materials.展开更多
Photothermal coupling catalytic CO2/H2O to CH4 is recognized as an effective strategy for addressing environmental concerns and energy crisis.However,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)competition and weak inter...Photothermal coupling catalytic CO2/H2O to CH4 is recognized as an effective strategy for addressing environmental concerns and energy crisis.However,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)competition and weak intermediate adsorption limiting CH4 selectivity and yield during the reaction process.Herein,we incorporate Bi into the In2O3 lattice to create an oxygen-bridged asymmetric bimetallic In-O-Bi(In-O-Bi bridge)sites.The optimized Bi/In2O3 catalyst achieves CH4 yield of 214.1μmol·g-1 with 96.7%selectivity.The exceptional catalytic activity of Bi/In2O3 stems from two key synergistic effects:(1)the cooperative interaction between Bi and In as p-block metals effectively suppress the competing HER,and(2)the unique In-O-Bi bridge configuration induces significant electron delocalization through p-orbital hybridization.This electronic modulation creates highly active catalytic centers,with In sites preferentially facilitating H2O dissociation while Bi sites selectively promote CO2 reduction.Moreover,the electron delocalization effect in the In-O-Bi bridge sites enhances the adsorption and electron transfer capabilities of the Bi/In2O3 surface for key CHO species,and reduces the energy barrier,thereby enabling efficient CH4 production.These findings provide crucial insights into the design of photothermal catalysts,highlighting the transformative potential of oxygen-bridged asymmetric bimetallic units in efficient CO2 methanation and sustainable energy technologies.展开更多
Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K2FeO4-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization w...Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K2FeO4-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization was explored to regulate multiple micro-structures for manufacture magnetic hydrochar(MHC)for Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solution.Diverse shapes of Fe3O4 and nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)were doped with abundant oxygen containing groups and persistent free radicals(PFRs).Multiple catalysis sites including iron species,PFRs,oxygen containing groups,and graphite defects contributed to accelerate the Fenton-like degradation with synergistic effect.Notably,MHC achieved a tetracycline removal rate of 99% within 60 min at 50 mg/L,with a total organic carbon(TOC)removal rate of 35%.Furthermore,after four cycles of reuse,the degradation efficiency slightly decreased to 93%.This study highlights the potential of magnetic hydrochar with multiple catalytic sites in the effective and sustainable degradation of pollutants.展开更多
Human papillomavirus(HPV)is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide1.More than 200 HPV genotypes have been identified and are classified as high-risk HPV(HR-HPV)or low-risk HPV(LR-HPV)according to ...Human papillomavirus(HPV)is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide1.More than 200 HPV genotypes have been identified and are classified as high-risk HPV(HR-HPV)or low-risk HPV(LR-HPV)according to their oncogenic potential.Persistent infection with HR-HPV is associated with cancers of the cervix,vagina,vulva,anus,penis,and oropharynx.In contrast,LR-HPV infections cause benign lesions,such as genital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant nos.42177454,42307243)Joint Fund of the Technical R&D Program of Henan Province(Grant no.225200810005)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan(Grant no.232300420073)Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project(Grant no.242102321012).
摘要The infiltration of groundwater and surface water is critical for the development of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils.It potentially leads to changes in the microscopic structures of pore water networks,posing a threat to the stability of earthen site soils.In this study,the effects of cementation solution concentrations on water holding capacity of earthen site soils and microscopic characteristics were investigated using the methods of enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation(EICP),volumetric shrinkage and suction tests under wetting-drying loadings,and microscopic tests.The microscopic characteristics regarding pore structures were used to interpret the mechanism of desiccation cracking of EICP-treated earthen site soils from the microscopic perspective.The results show that the rate of drying shrinkage and sensitivity to drying and wetting conditions of earthen site soils are notably reduced by the method of EICP.The volumetric shrinkage curves appear three-stage evolving trends.The microscopic tests show that the treated earthen site soils feature bimodal distributions of pore structures.With this regard,the uniformities of pores are significantly improved,for which large and medium pores of untreated soils are filled by the method of EICP.Small and micro pores are compressed,which reduces the potential connectivity of pores inside earthen site soils.The research outcomes can provide fundamental knowledge for improving desiccation cracking of earthen site soils by the method of EICP.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22172069,22106085)。
摘要CO2 hydrogenation into methane via Sabatier reaction is an attractive process.Ceria-supported nickel(Ni/CeO2)catalysts demonstrate high activity for CO2 hydrogenation to methane,yet the nature of the active sites remains a topic of debate.In this work,a series of Ni/CeO2 catalysts with different dispersion of Ni species was prepared by impregnation method via adjusting loading of Ni.Turnover frequency and apparent activation energy in CO2 methanation are demonstrated to be significantly influenced by the dispersion of Ni species.Relatively large Ni nanoparticles are active sites for CO2 methanation reaction rather than highly dispersion Ni species on CeO2.Through isothermal and temperature-programmed surface reaction,and in situ/operando spectroscopies,including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS),we unravel the coexistence of CO and HCOO-/HCO3- pathways over Ni(15)/CeO2(15 wt%Ni loading)catalyst in CO2 methanation reaction at 350℃.Those findings provide guidance for designing efficient Ni-based methanation catalysts,thereby contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52278503,51978334,52378347)the National Key R&D Project of China(2022YFC3080400)。
摘要Existing research indicates that seismic responses in deep soft seabeds are affected by fluid-solid coupling,seabed micro-topography,soil spatial heterogeneity,and nonlinearity.To address these complexities,this study develops an integrated nonlinear seismic response analysis for a cross-strait transect.The method comprehensively incorporates the strait basin geometry,detailed seabed microtopographic features,spatially varying soil properties(including S and P wave velocity structures),a nonuniform mesh layout of the transect,and appropriate artificial boundary conditions.Particular emphasis is placed on the seawater-seabed interaction,simulated via a weak coupling algorithm for fluid-solid interaction,and on the soil’s nonlinear hysteretic behavior.Numerical simulations,conducted without considering seawater effects,reveal three key findings.First,bedrock motion components near the seabed fundamental frequency show enhanced upward propagation through the soil deposits.Second,seabed microtopography exerts a more pronounced influence on vertical seafloor motions than on horizontal components.Third,a resonance-like phenomenon occurs near 2 Hz for both horizontal and vertical motion components.The complex interplay of seismic wave reflection,refraction,and interference within heterogeneous deposits generates intricate,strongly coupled amplification patterns.However,when seawater-seabed coupling is considered,significant suppression of seafloor peak accelerations is observed,especially in deepwater regions.Vertical motions exhibit more pronounced suppression within specific narrow frequency bands compared to horizontal motions.The seabed seismic responses exhibit significant higher-frequency suppression(near 4-5 Hz)and low frequency amplification(<0.5 Hz),while the resonance-like responses near 2.0 Hz for both horizontal and vertical components are diminished.Crucially,the degree of suppression or amplification of these resonance-like responses correlates positively with the seabed bedrock motion intensity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20120 and 22425601)National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB3810801)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(B2021208033)Beijing Nova Program(20240484659)R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(KZ202210005011).
摘要Directional catalytic transformation of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)into value-added chemicals represents a more sustainable strategy than complete mineralization,as it simultaneously mitigates environmental pollution and reduces carbon emissions.The primary challenge in achieving multifunctional olefin production from alcohol-type VOCs is the lack of mechanistic clarity,which hinders the targeted synthesis of selective catalysts.Herein,we developed W-Ti hybrid metal oxide catalysts(WTiOx)with active Ti-O-W interfaces via a one-step hydrothermal synthesis and demonstrated their effectiveness for isopropanol conversion processes.Remarkably,WTiOx-500 achieved 99.8%isopropanol conversion and 99.3% propylene yield at 140℃,significantly outperforming TiO2(98.4% yield at 180℃)and WO3(90.5% yield at 240℃).WTiOx-500 also displayed higher thermal stability,with isopropanol conversion and propylene yield decreasing by 1.0%and 1.6% after 35 h on-stream reaction.Although impurities(e.g.,CO2,HCl,SO2)caused partial deactivation of WTiOx-500,oxygen treatment regenerated the catalyst.A series of characterization techniques indicated that the controlled calcination temperature promoted the formation of an optimal Ti-O-Winterface in WTiOx-500 through W substitution into the TiO2lattice and WO3-TiO2surface interaction,where W species effectively tuned the electronic structure.This configuration endowed WTiOx-500 with moderate acidity of BrФnsted(-OH)and Lewis(Ti4+/W6+)acid sites,which synergistically facilitated charge transfer between isopropanol and catalyst,accelerated C-O bond cleavage during dehydration.This work provides mechanistic insights into isopropanol dehydration and demonstrates a potential approach for VOC valorization.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22478426,22578496,and 22278436)supported by an AINSE Ltd.Postgraduate Research Award(PGRA)。
摘要Cobalt-based spinel oxides(Co3O4 and derivatives)are among the most promising transition metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion and environmental catalysis due to their abundant active sites,structural tunability,and robust redox flexibility.However,their catalytic efficiency is often limited by ambiguities in active-site identification and insufficient control of electronic structures.This review systematically elucidates the interplay between geometric site configurations,electronic states,and catalytic performance in Co-based spinels,highlighting three key descriptors,that is,eg2 orbital occupancy,d-band center position,and Co-O covalency,as fundamental metrics for activity prediction.Based on these activity descriptors,we examine geometric-site engineering strategies including site inversion,cation substitution,defect modulation,and facet control,which precisely regulate orbital filling,spin polarization,and covalency competition to optimize catalytic activity and selectivity.Additionally,controversial results by employing these engineering strategies are critically discussed.Despite advances,challenges remain in disentangling site contributions under dynamic reaction conditions and integrating theoretical and operando insights.We conclude with an outlook on rational atomic-level design,emphasizing multidimensional descriptors as predictive tools to transition Co-based spinels from empirical optimization toward systematic catalyst development for sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
基金supported by the National Key R and D Program of China(No.2020YFC1806700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42230505,42471079,and 42206148).
摘要As urban renewal accelerates,heavy metals(HMs)pollution resulting from industrial activities in urban areas must be considered.This study examines 36 representative redevelopment industrial sites in the Jinshan District of Shanghai,where the concentrations of eight HMs in the soil were assessed.Based on this data,the characteristics of heavy metal concentrations and their sources in the region were investigated,followed by a risk assessment of HMs pollution.The results indicate that the soil in the study area exhibits low levels of pollution,with moderate ecological risks.Using Pearson correlation analysis and the Absolute Principal Component Score-Multiple Linear Regression(APCS-MLR)source apportionment model,the HMs were categorized into several sources:An industrial source dominated by Cu(74.84%),a traffic source dominated by Zn(67.51%),a natural source dominated by Cr and As(66.50%and 64.98%,respectively),and a mixed source.A probabilistic risk assessment was conducted using Monte Carlo simulation,which incorporates the probability distributions of various assessment parameters,thereby reducing uncertainty in the results.The findings show that the non-carcinogenic risk for all populations in the study area(children,adult females,and adult males)remains within acceptable limits.However,the carcinogenic risk proportional probabilities for these populations were found to be 48.13%,32.49%,and 11.41%,respectively,indicating a notable risk level.Uncertainty analysis results suggest that the heavy metals Cd and As exhibit high sensitivity in the model.This study provides theoretical support for the prevention and control of soil pollution during urban renewal.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42472323)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.8232037)。
摘要Owing to the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry in China,contamination at legacy sites has become a major challenge that threatens the ecological environment and human health.Despite this growing concern,the distribution characteristics of contaminants at these legacy sites remain unclear.Therefore,we conducted a systematic analysis of the distribution characteristics,influencing factors,and health risks of soil and groundwater pollution at the legacy sites of 21 pharmaceutical enterprises.The results obtained identified heavy metals(As,Hg,and Pb),volatile organic compounds(VOCs)(benzene and trichloromethane),semi-volatile organic compounds(SVOCs)(benzo[a]pyrene),and inorganic salts(ammonia nitrogen and fluoride)as the major contaminants at the legacy sites.Heavy metals were primarily distributed in fill and clay layers,while the distribution of VOCs,which showed stronger vertical migration,was more diverse.Additionally,the vertical distribution pattern of the pollutants was primarily influenced by their production history,physicochemical properties,and site hydrogeological conditions.Via health risk assessment,As,Hg,and benzene were identified as major pollutants in terms of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks,with the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic(HI)risks of As(maximum value 2.97×10-3)and benzene(HI up to 10,200)significantly exceeding acceptable levels.Human exposure pathways included soil ingestion,air inhalation,and dermal contact.Overall,these findings serve as a reference for decision-making in risk identification and the development of pollution management and remediation strategies for legacy sites in the pharmaceutical industry.
摘要Building on the success of catalytic single-metal sites(SMSs)in various model reaction systems,dual-metal sites(DMSs)could provide further breakthrough on catalysing complex reactions especially for those involving multiple cascading steps.Specifically,photocatalytic waste plastic conversion requires bond cleavage into small molecules followed by site-dependent transformations,where DMSs photocatalysts can,in principle,be highly active and selective through efficient charge separation and dual-site synergy.However,related studies remain rare since difficulty on efficient waste plastic photodegradation usually hinders subsequent catalytic conversion.Herein,we report for the first time that dual-metal sites are developed in a two-dimensional metal-organic framework(MOF)(Cu2-DMSs/MOF)derived from single-metal sites in bulk MOF(Cu1-SMSs/MOF)via dynamic coordination-driven transformation.The Cu2-DMSs/MOF catalyst exhibits enhanced photocatalytic performance without sacrificial agents,catalysing the cascading polyethylene-to-CO2 and CO2-to-CO reactions in one step.The polyethylene-to-CO2 degradation rate is 2.32 mmol·g-1·h-1 and the subsequent CO2-to-CO conversion proceeds at 0.29 mmol·g-1·h-1 with 100%selectivity,representing an order-of-magnitude enhancement compared with previous reports.The*O2-and*OH radicals formed from O2 and H2O oxidative cleave C-C and C-H bonds in polyethylene to CO2,which is subsequentially selective reduced to CO via multi-electron proton-coupling.This work offers a conceptual advance in designing dual-metal site catalysts,opening new avenues for cascading photocatalytic conversion of white pollution into valuable chemicals.
基金the financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52102294,52331009,52272088).
摘要High-performance bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts are urgently required for rechargeable zinc-air batteries(ZABs)due to sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction/evolution reactions(ORR/OER)at the air cathode.In this study,an iron single-atom catalyst(Fe-SAC,FeTCPP@UiO-66–800)is synthesized by direct pyrolysis of a metalloporphyrin-incorporated multivariate MOF.The spatial separation effect of the framework linkers endows Fe-SAC with hierarchical porosity,improved metal utilization efficiency,and enhanced site accessibility by suppressing the metal agglomeration during pyrolysis.Moreover,the possible formation of di-or tri-atomic iron sites facilitates the OER activity via the oxide pathway mechanism(OPM),contributing to the excellent bifunctional ORR/OER performance with aΔE of 0.59 V.Both liquid and flexible ZAB assembled with FeTCPP@UiO-66–800 demonstrate enhanced activity,long-term durability,and anti-deformation ability(340.5 mW/cm2peak power density in liquid device).This study presents a novel strategy for preparing MOF-derived SACs with highly accessible single-atom sites,offering a promising route to high-performance energy conversion devices.
摘要Developing efficient electrocatalysts for the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a promising strategy for purifying urea-laden wastewater and promoting energy-efficient hydrogen production.However,the strong binding of the hydroxyl group to Fe sites in the NiFe layered double hydroxide(NiFe-LDH)impedes the generation of active Ni3+-O,thus raising the onset potential of UOR.Moreover,identifying and tracking the active sites in NiFe-LDH at the molecular level remains a considerable challenge during the UOR process.Herein,we modified NiFe-LDH by incorporating the low-electronegativity S element to create S-NiFe-LDH,thereby optimizing the electron structure and facilitating the transfer of active sites from Ni2+and Fe3+in the original NiFe-LDH to high-valence Ni intermediates in S-NiFe-LDH at a low applied potential.Moreover,the incorporation of S into NiFe-LDH significantly reduces the thermodynamic barrier of the Ni active sites,advancing the intrinsic activity and kinetic process of the active sites for the decomposition of urea by facilitating the Ni3+-O formation because of the facile dehydrogenation steps at the Ni sites.As a result,the S-NiFe-LDH achieved excellent electrochemical UOR activity,with a low potential of 1.36 V and long-term durability at 100 mA cm-2,demonstrating promising prospects for practical application.Overall,this work unscrambles the immediate active sites during electrocatalysis and paves a new avenue for the electronic engineering of NiFe-based catalysts in the UOR process.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22305193)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0690)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the central Universities(Nos.SWU-KQ22048,SWU-XDJH202314)the Innovation Research 2035Pilot Plan of Southwest University(No.SWU-XDZD22011)the Chongqing Research and Innovation Fund for postgraduate students(No.CYS23189).
摘要Glycerol oxidation reaction has got lots of attention in an electrocatalytic system of simultaneous hydrogen production and valuable chemicals generation.However,the lack of electrochemical dehydrogenation capability of the active phase is hard to deliver a large current density at a low potential.Furthermore,high selectivity of products is also still far from being completed due to the adsorption-desorption disequilibrium of glycerol and the obtained products,reducing the economic feasibility and limiting the practical application.Here,we propose a strategy to boost the electrocatalytic glycerol oxidation through electron-deficient Ni sites induced by electron transfer of heterojunction interface.Taking Ni3S2/Cu2S as a pre-catalysts,we demonstrate that the electron-deficient Ni site can favor the dehydrogenation of the active phase to facilitate the rapid transformation of Ni2+/Ni3+in the electrooxidation process of glycerol.Furthermore,electron deficient Ni sites balance competitive adsorption of active species,improving the activity and selectivity of glycerol oxidation.As expected,the electrocatalysts exhibit selectivity of 93.3%for formate at the 1.35 V,and require only 1.45 V to drive an industrial-level current densities of 600 mA/cm2.This work provides valuable insights into constructing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for organic electrosynthesis in hybrid water electrolysis.
摘要The development of effective alkane dehydrogenation catalysts is essential to produce olefins from abundant shale gas.Commercial Pt-based propane dehydrogenation catalysts suffer from deactivation due to sintering and coke deposition,highlighting the need for substantial improvements in thermal stability and production efficiency.Herein,we present a facile one-pot strategy to create atomically dispersed bimetallic Pt-O-Fe motifs encapsulated within MFI zeolite nanosheet,serving as highly active and stable sites for propane dehydrogenation.Comprehensive characterization results reveal that the skeletal Fe(III)species in MFI zeolite act as anchoring sites,thereby stabilizing atomically dispersed Pt species through the unique linkages of≡Si-O-Fe-O-Pt.The optimized 0.3Pt2Fe@NS catalyst,featuring high skeletal Fe content,low Pt loading,and ideal synergetic effect of Pt-Fe endowed by the suitable Pt-to-Fe ratio,achieves a propylene productivity of 48.0 mmol C3H6·gcat-1·h-1 with>95%selectivity at 550℃for 30 h without performance degradation.The 0.3Pt2Fe@NS catalyst also exhibits complete regenerability under harsh cycling conditions,establishing a new structure-performance paradigm for the design of industrial PDH catalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62273134)the Program for Science&Technology Innovative Research Team in the University of Henan Province(25IRTSTHN005)+5 种基金the Key R&D Special Project of Henan Province(241111322400)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20250043)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2025M770169)the Key Science and Technology Program of Henan Province(252102230077)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Universities of Henan Province(NSFRF2502050)the Key Research Projects of Higher Education Institutions in Henan Province(25A150004)。
摘要Asymmetric dual-atom site catalysts(ADASCs)inherit the high atomic utilization of single-atom site catalysts and synergistic effects of symmetric dual-atom site catalysts,while uniquely integrating the asymmetry of heteronuclear metal centers and asymmetric coordination environments.This structural merit endows them with tunable electronic configurations and optimized reaction kinetics,breaking conventional catalysts'inherent limitations to boost catalytic performance significantly.Despite existing reviews on dual-atom site catalysts for electrocatalysis,a comprehensive asymmetry-focused framework to elucidate ADASCs'catalytic behaviors remains elusive.This review summarizes the multi-dimensional regulation mechanisms of ADASCs.Structurally,heteronuclear metal synergy and bridging ligand co-anchoring suppress single-atom agglomeration.Electronically,d-band center modulation,spin coupling,and orbital hybridization optimize intermediate adsorption energies.Subsequently,the strategies for constructing asymmetric structures are elaborated,including the design of heteronuclear metal centers and the regulation of asymmetric coordination environments via nonmetallic atom engineering.Furthermore,the prominent advantages of ADASCs in oxygen electrocatalysis are highlighted as their asymmetric configurations can break the linear scaling relationship of intermediate adsorption,and optimize the reaction pathway as well as the adsorption behaviors of key intermediates.Finally,the current challenges and opportunities of ADASCs are discussed,providing valuable insights for the development of high-performance energy conversion devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52571251,U21A20174,and 52201019)the Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team Project of Shanxi Province(202304051001010)+1 种基金the Central Government Guidance Funds for Local Science and Technology Development Projects(YDZJSX2025D019)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021212244,202303021221045).
摘要The noble metal-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in alkaline electrolytes still confront fundamental challenges in balancing activity,durability,and metal utilization efficiency,which severely impedes the industrial application of hydrogen energy.Herein,we design a hybrid catalyst by hosting dual-scale Pt sites(single atoms and nanoparticles)into a two-dimensional(2D)Pd network,enabling strong electronic coupling and efficient metal utilization.Owing to the self-assembled 2D Pd networks composed of coplanar Pd nanoparticles,which provide abundant anchoring sites for heteroatoms and nanochannels for mass transfer,and the coexistence of multiple active sites by controlling the ratio of Pt single atoms to nanoparticles,the optimized hybrid catalyst(Pt/Pd-5 nanomesh)exhibits exceptional HER activity(20 and 125 mV at 10 and 100 mA cm-2)and ORR activity(a mass activity of 1.66 A mg-PG1Mand a specific activity of 2.70 mA cm-2).In zinc-air batteries,Pt/Pd-5 nanomesh delivers an open-circuit voltage of 1.49 V and maintains stability for 300 h at10 m A cm-2.Combined experimental and computational studies confirm that the synergistic effects between the 2D Pd matrix and multiple Pt active sites not only optimize interfacial water dissociation in HER but also promote the conversion of*O→*OH species during ORR.Furthermore,the complementary characteristics of distinct active sites enable multifunctional cooperativity.This synergistic strategy between the matrix and metal sites may provide a guideline for developing efficient,robust,and multifunctional electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20591)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFC3712700)the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection(No.SKLGP2020Z002)。
摘要In situ chemical oxidation(ISCO)technology using peroxymonosulfate(PMS)and natural iron-bearing minerals for groundwater remediation has received increasing interest.The interaction between PMS and active Fe sites in minerals significantly influences the effectiveness of groundwater remediation.Nevertheless,there has been limited research investigating the relationship between the minerals active Fe sites and PMS activation.Herein,we distinguished and quantified the active Fe sites of common natural iron-bearing minerals in groundwater aquifers.Lewis acid sites(Fe-OH)were confirmed as the reaction sites in iron oxide/hydroxide/bearing clay minerals.The activation performance of minerals is positively correlated with their Lewis acid content.In iron sulfide minerals,Fe-S sites act as electron transfer mediators,facilitating PMS adsorption and activation.The activation of PMS by Lewis acid and Fe-S sites free radical both led to the generation of free radicals(SO4·-and·OH)for CPs removal.Moreover,typical ferrihydrite/PMS and pyrite/PMS systems exhibited resistance to environmental interference and broad pH adaptability.A one-dimensional sand column experiment further proved their feasibility and long-term applicability in saturated porous media.These findings highlight the critical influence of active Fe sites of natural iron-bearing minerals and provide technical support for the application of PMS-ISCO strategies for groundwater remediation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22138011 and 22378172)the Outstanding Youth Fund of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20240043).
摘要Utilizing sunlight to directly convert CO2into value-added chemicals presents a pivotal strategy for sustainable CO2conversion and mitigating environmental challenges.Herein,a surfacemounted 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin copper(Ⅱ)(CuTCPP)anchoringonBi12O17Br2nanotubes(CuTCPP/Bi12O17Br2)heterojunction was employed as an operable platformfor photocatalytic CO2reduction.The built-in electric field at the interface facilitates the efficient electron transfer from Bi12O17Br2to CuTCPP,significantly enhancing photoexcited charge separation and transfer kinetics.Besides,the Cu(Ⅱ)sites in CuTCPP act as supplementary catalytic centers that reduce the adsorption and activation energy barrier of CO2,thus accelerating the formation of *CO intermediates.The CuTCPP/Bi12O17Br2heterojunction exhibits enhanced photoreduction activity of CO2,achieving a CO evolution rate of 92.2μmol g-1h-1,which represents a 4.0-foldenhancement over Bi12O17Br2.This work offers new insights into the development of heterojunctions with synergistically optimized charge transfer and active sites.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52463025 and 52062035)the Major Discipline Academic and Technical Leaders Training Program of Jiangxi Province(20213BCJ22056)+2 种基金Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Lithium-ion Battery Materials and Application(2024SSY05202)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2025A1515010442)Basic Research Program of Shenzhen(JCYJ20240813103559008)。
摘要Grain boundaries(GBs),particularlyΣ7 coincidence site lattice(CSL)defects experimentally observed in MXenes,significantly influence their performance as lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.This work systematically investigates the impact ofΣ7 GBs on MXene electrochemical properties,with a focus on rate capability.The results indicated thatΣ7 GB formation is thermodynamically favored in Ti2C,Nb2C,and Mo2C MXenes compared to other M2C compositions,with stability further enhanced by oxygen and sulfur surface functionalization.These GBs induce substantial geometric distortions that reduce surface charge localization while enhancing electrical conductivity in Ti2CO2.The altered electronic structure at GB sites weakens lithium adsorption strength without promoting lithium dendrite formation.Furthermore,diffusion kinetics calculations reveal significantly reduced lithium diffusion barriers atΣ7 GBs in Ti2C,Mo2C,and Mo2CS2compared to pristine materials.Mechanistic analysis attributes this enhancement to diminished charge localization at GB regions,which generates a“charge pool”effect—a zone of uniformly distributed free charge observed in Ti2C and Mo2C.This charge pool not only facilitates ultra-low lithium diffusion barriers(as low as 11 meV in M2C at 0.1 V vs.Li+/Li)but also enhances potential responsiveness of diffusion kinetics.Our findings establish the intentional introduction ofΣ7 GBs as an effective strategy for designing high-rate MXene anodes.This work provides fundamental insights into GB-enhanced electrochemical mechanisms in 2D materials,offering crucial theoretical guidance for the design of high-rate anode materials.
摘要Photothermal coupling catalytic CO2/H2O to CH4 is recognized as an effective strategy for addressing environmental concerns and energy crisis.However,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)competition and weak intermediate adsorption limiting CH4 selectivity and yield during the reaction process.Herein,we incorporate Bi into the In2O3 lattice to create an oxygen-bridged asymmetric bimetallic In-O-Bi(In-O-Bi bridge)sites.The optimized Bi/In2O3 catalyst achieves CH4 yield of 214.1μmol·g-1 with 96.7%selectivity.The exceptional catalytic activity of Bi/In2O3 stems from two key synergistic effects:(1)the cooperative interaction between Bi and In as p-block metals effectively suppress the competing HER,and(2)the unique In-O-Bi bridge configuration induces significant electron delocalization through p-orbital hybridization.This electronic modulation creates highly active catalytic centers,with In sites preferentially facilitating H2O dissociation while Bi sites selectively promote CO2 reduction.Moreover,the electron delocalization effect in the In-O-Bi bridge sites enhances the adsorption and electron transfer capabilities of the Bi/In2O3 surface for key CHO species,and reduces the energy barrier,thereby enabling efficient CH4 production.These findings provide crucial insights into the design of photothermal catalysts,highlighting the transformative potential of oxygen-bridged asymmetric bimetallic units in efficient CO2 methanation and sustainable energy technologies.
基金supported byHainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.422RC600,519QN175)National Natural Science Foundation ofChina(Nos.52160018,21801053,52400206,52500209)High-Level Talent Program of Hainan Province(Nos.XJ2400008202,XJ2400011473).
摘要Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K2FeO4-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization was explored to regulate multiple micro-structures for manufacture magnetic hydrochar(MHC)for Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solution.Diverse shapes of Fe3O4 and nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)were doped with abundant oxygen containing groups and persistent free radicals(PFRs).Multiple catalysis sites including iron species,PFRs,oxygen containing groups,and graphite defects contributed to accelerate the Fenton-like degradation with synergistic effect.Notably,MHC achieved a tetracycline removal rate of 99% within 60 min at 50 mg/L,with a total organic carbon(TOC)removal rate of 35%.Furthermore,after four cycles of reuse,the degradation efficiency slightly decreased to 93%.This study highlights the potential of magnetic hydrochar with multiple catalytic sites in the effective and sustainable degradation of pollutants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81773533)。
摘要Human papillomavirus(HPV)is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide1.More than 200 HPV genotypes have been identified and are classified as high-risk HPV(HR-HPV)or low-risk HPV(LR-HPV)according to their oncogenic potential.Persistent infection with HR-HPV is associated with cancers of the cervix,vagina,vulva,anus,penis,and oropharynx.In contrast,LR-HPV infections cause benign lesions,such as genital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.