Recent advances of graphdiyne: synthesis, functionalization, and electrocatalytic applications
With unique sp-, sp2-hybridized carbon atoms, natural band gap, highly conjugated π electrons and uniform pore structure, graphdiyne (GDY) has been receiving increased attention and is predicted to have good application prospects in many fields.
Graphdiyne based catalysts for energy applications
This review has comprehensively reviewed the graphdiyne-based catalysts for broad applications in electrochemical processes and energy storage devices, which will supply significant references for future research in this field.
Nonlinear optics of graphdiyne
Graphdiyne features a high π-conjugation degree and an intrinsic natural bandgap, which guarantee a large optical refractive index and broadband absorption, and thus promises a wide range of application prospects in nonlinear optics.
Graphynes as emerging 2D-platforms for electronic and energy applications: a computational perspective
Theoretical exploration accelerates the design of robust and efficient graphyne-based advanced energy and electronic devices for real applications.
Fast preparation of controllable nitrogen-atom-substituted graphyne film for use in field effect transistor devices
A modified interface synthesis was developed for fast preparation of graphyne derivates that are comprised of aza-aromatics and acetylenic linkers, providing some reference for understanding the properties of graphyne-based versatile materials.
sp-Hybridized nitrogen doped graphdiyne for high-performance Zn–air batteries
The sp-hybridized nitrogen atoms (sp-N) have been site-specifically doped into graphdiyne (GDY). The precisely constructed sp-N doped GDY displays superior electrocatalytic activity for Zn–air batteries.
Graphdiyne oxide doped SnO2 electron transport layer for high performance perovskite solar cells
Graphdiyne oxide-doped SnO2 is applied as a novel electron transfer layer for the preparation of high-performance perovskite devices.
Graphdiyne anchored ultrafine Ag nanoparticles for highly efficient and solvent-free catalysis of CO2 cycloaddition
Composite catalysts of 3D sponge-like porous Pyr-GDY anchored capping agent free ultrafine Ag NPs were constructed, which displayed a record-high catalytic activity towards solvent-free CO2 cycloaddition with propargylamines.
Graphdiyne–hemin-mediated catalytic system for wound disinfection and accelerated wound healing
The well-dispersed and biosafe hemin/graphdiyne (GDY) nanocomposite (GDY–hemin) exhibits high peroxidase activity, which can decompose H2O2 to generate highly-toxic hydroxyl radicals, leading to bacterial death in both in vitro and in vivo.
Photoactive conjugated polymer/graphdiyne nanocatalyst for CO2 reduction to CO in living cells for hypoxia tumor treatment
A photoactive conjugated polymer/graphdiyne nanocatalyst was developed for the in situ reduction of CO2 to CO for hypoxia tumor treatment.
In situ grown MnO2/graphdiyne oxide hybrid 3D nanoflowers for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries
MnO2@GDYO hybrid 3D nanoflowers have been designed and fabricated via the in situ growth of MnO2 in graphdiyne oxide nanosheets in aqueous solution. This work brings new prospects for the design of GDYO hybrids for high-performance aqueous ZIBs.
Graphdiyne@NiOx(OH)y heterostructure for efficient overall water splitting
A new GDY@NiOx(OH)y heterostructure was synthesized by creatively incorporating GDY with NiOx(OH)y for efficient water splitting. The mixed valence states and facilitated charge transfer behavior significantly improve the catalytic activity.
Crystalline porphyrin-based graphdiyne for electrochemical hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions
Co-Loaded porphyrin-graphdiyne (CoPor-GDY) as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for HER and OER.
Controllable growth of graphdiyne layered nanosheets for high-performance water oxidation
Developing highly active, stable and low-cost electrocatalysts capable of an efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is urgent and challenging.
Acetylenic bond-driven efficient hydrogen production of a graphdiyne based catalyst
3D acetylenic bonds distributing makes tetraphenyl methane substitute graphdiyne (TPM-GDY) show more active sites and high hydrogen evolution reaction performance.
About this collection
Graphyne has drawn increasing attention within the materials community due to its unique electronic, mechanical and optical properties. It is a promising material for a variety of applications such as nanoelectronics, sensors and energy storage.
Guest Edited by Yu liang Li (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Jin Zhang (Peking University), Yue Zhang (Beijing University of science and technology) and Dan Wang (Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), this themed collection provides a snapshot of the recent efforts on Graphyne, including its synthesis, modification, characterization, properties and applications.