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ISSN: 2468-0257
CN: 10-1418/TK
p-ISSN: 2096-2797

Superb adsorption capacity of ferrocene-based covalent organic frameworks towards Congo red with high-pH resistance

Porous materials are excellent adsorbents for the removal of organic dyes from sewage and play a significant role in environmental restoration. Herein, two ferrocene (Fc)-based covalent organic frameworks...

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Surface-enhanced light harvesting over MOF-derived porous ZnO films for highly efficient QDs-based photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation

Rational design of porous metal oxide films that serve as not only the scaffolds for light absorbers but also the transfer layer of photogenerated charges is essential for fabricating highly efficient...

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Enhanced CO2 methanation through electronic modification of Ru to Ni in Ni–Al hydrotalcite-derived catalysts

Nickle-based catalysts are commonly used for CO2 methanation. However, there is still potential to improve their catalytic performance under mild conditions. In this study, we synthesized a series of...

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Tricycloquinazoline-based monolayer conjugated metal–organic frameworks as promising hydrogen storage media: A theoretical investigation

The pursuit of sustainable energy has driven a significant interest in hydrogen (H2) as a clean fuel alternative. A critical challenge is the efficient storage of H2, which this study addresses by examining...

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Sustainable aviation fuels from biomass and biowaste via bio- and chemo-catalytic conversion: Catalysis, process challenges, and opportunities

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from biomass and biowaste streams is an attractive option for decarbonizing the aviation sector, one of the most-difficult-to-electrify transportation sectors....

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Recent advancements in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide materials towards hydrogen-evolution electrocatalysis

Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) plays a crucial role in developing clean and renewable hydrogen energy technologies. However, conventional HER catalysts rely on expensive and scarce noble metals,...

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A practical milling route for highly dispersed and tunably loaded Pt in NiFe hydroxides as bifunctional water-splitting electrocatalysts

Noble metal-loaded layered hydroxides exhibit high efficiency in electrocatalyzing water splitting. However, their widespread use as bifunctional electrocatalysts is hindered by low metal loading, inefficient...

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Stable and high-safety fast-charging lithium metal battery enabled by a polydopamine-functionalized hydroxyapatite/aramid hybrid nanofibers separator

Severe lithium dendrite growth and elevated thermal runaway risks pose significant hurdles for fast-charging lithium metal batteries (LMBs). This study reports a polydopamine-functionalized hydroxyapatite/aramid...

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Recent progress and future perspectives of ionic liquid-based carbon dioxide capture and conversion

Carbon dioxide accounts for about 80 percent of greenhouse emissions and the increasing CO2 emission has been identified as a critical environmental issue. On the other hand, CO2 is a potentially renewable...

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Enhanced and selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH4 using a Pt-loaded CuPc/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction catalyst

In this study, a novel Pt-loaded CuPc/g-C3N4 (PtCuCN) composite was synthesized for the selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH4 under visible light. The PtCuCN catalyst achieved a CH4 yield...

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Eco-friendly synthesis coupled with predictive analytics: Developing hierarchical lignin-derived ordered mesoporous carbon for advanced supercapacitors

Hierarchical lignin-derived ordered mesoporous carbon (HOMC) was significant for advanced supercapacitors. However, achieving controllable fabrication and optimizing electrochemical behavior were challenging....

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Ru single atoms in Mn2O3 efficiently promote the catalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural through dual activation of lattice and molecular oxygen

Concurrent activation of lattice oxygen (OL) and molecular oxygen (O2) is crucial for the efficient catalytic oxidation of biomass-derived molecules over metal oxides. Herein, we report that the introduction...

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Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation

The synergistic degradation of contaminants in water by photocatalysis and peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation has been proven to be a promising combined advanced oxidation technology. Consequently, the...

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Research on the application of defect engineering in the field of environmental catalysis

Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity. Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most...

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Dilemma and strategies for production of diesel-like hydrocarbons by deoxygenation of biomass-derived fatty acids

The valorization of biomass to produce biofuels has become a heavily investigated field due to the depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns. Among them, the research on deoxygenation of...

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Cutting-edge aminated conjugated microporous poly(aniline)s enabled high-performance membrane for seawater uranium extraction

The extraction of uranium from seawater via membrane adsorption is a promising strategy for ensuring a long-term supply of uranium and the sustainability of nuclear energy. However, this approach has...

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Single-atom Mn-modified Biomimetic Phthalocyanine Covalent Organic Frameworks with Tunable Pendant Groups for High-efficiency Sodium Chloride Batteries

Rechargeable chlorine-based battery recently emerged as a promising substitute for energy storage systems due to their high average operating voltage (∼3.7 V) and large theoretical capacity of ∼754.9...

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Enhanced hydroxide conductivity in zwitterionic polyacrylate-based anion exchange membranes via side-chain length optimization

Developing advanced ion-conductive networks is crucial for anion exchange membranes (AEMs). A flexible molecular structure facilitates the formation of ion clusters and results in enhanced ionic conductivity....

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Converting waste polyimide into porous carbon nanofiber for all-weather freshwater and hydroelectricity generation

The dual system capable of solar-driven interfacial steam production and all-weather hydropower generation is emerging as a potential way to alleviate freshwater shortage and energy crisis. However,...

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Insight into Properties and Structures of Ionic Liquids by Machine Learning Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Ionic liquids (ILs) have exhibited great application potential in many fields due to their unique properties. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation has been widely employed to investigate their microscopic...

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Recent advances on the electrocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived aldehydes

The escalating demand for sustainable and environmentally benign chemical processes has driven the exploration of biomass as an alternative to non-renewable resources. Electrocatalytic upgrading of...

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Copper silicate nanoneedle arrays on reduced graphene oxide like “shelter forest” guiding Zn gradient deposition

With the sustainable and efficient development of aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), the research on addressing the issues of the adaptability and durability of zinc anodes has been hot-topic and is...

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Biomass-derived single atom catalysts with phosphorus-coordinated Fe-N3P configuration for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Exploiting non-precious metal catalysts with excellent oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance for energy devices is paramount essential for the green and sustainable society development. Herein,...

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