A new strategy for engineering a hierarchical porous carbon-anchored Fe single-atom electrocatalyst and the insights into its bifunctional catalysis for flexible rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Cheng Du, Yijing Gao, Jianguo Wang and Wei Chen

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8, 9981
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Carbon-based electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn–air batteries: design concepts, recent progress and future perspectives

Xiaohong Zou, Mingcong Tang, Qian Lu, Ying Wang, Zongping Shao and Liang An

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17, 386
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Encapsulation of Fe nanoparticles into an N-doped carbon nanotube/nanosheet integrated hierarchical architecture as an efficient and ultrastable electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction

Xiaoge Li, Lu Ni, Jinhua Zhou, Lin Xu, Chunliang Lu, Gaixiu Yang, Weiping Ding and Wenhua Hou

Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 13987
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Recent progress on mixed transition metal nanomaterials based on metal–organic frameworks for energy-related applications

Yangzhuo He, Zhuo Yin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Weiping Xiong, Biao Song, Hong Qin, Piao Xu and Guangming Zeng

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, 10, 9788
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Heteroatom-doped carbon interpenetrating networks: a signpost to achieve the best performance of non-PGM catalysts for fuel cells

Lu Bai, Jingjun Liu, Chun Jin, Jin Zhang and Feng Wang

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8, 18767
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Heterojunction-induced nickel-based oxygen vacancies on N-enriched porous carbons for enhanced alkaline hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction

Jin-Tao Ren and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 2399
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Synthesis of FeCo–N@N-doped carbon oxygen reduction catalysts via microwave-assisted ammoxidation

Hung-Chih Kuo, Shou-Heng Liu, Yan-Gu Lin, Chao-Lung Chiang and Daniel C. W. Tsang

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020, 10, 3949
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High-entropy alloys in electrocatalysis: from fundamentals to applications

Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Chen, Hao-Yu Wang and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52, 8319
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A mutually isolated nanodiamond/porous carbon nitride nanosheet hybrid with enriched active sites for promoted catalysis in styrene production

Guifang Ge, Xinwen Guo, Chunshan Song and Zhongkui Zhao

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2020, 10, 1048
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Hierarchical porous structure carbon nanosheets derived from sodium lignosulfonate for high-performance supercapacitors

Dichao Wu, Changzhou Chen, Jihui Li, Xiaopeng Jian, Ao Wang, Kang Sun and Jianchun Jiang

New J. Chem., 2020, 44, 21271
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Two-dimensional architecture of N,S-codoped nanocarbon composites embedding few-layer MoS2 for efficient lithium storage

Jintao Ren, Dandan Yang, Lei Chen and Zhong-Yong Yuan

RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 23004
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Insights into Transition Metal Phosphate Materials for Efficient Electrocatalysis

Hui Zhao and Zhong‐Yong Yuan

ChemCatChem, 2020, 12, 3797
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Activity Promotion of Core and Shell in Multifunctional Core–Shell Co2P@NC Electrocatalyst by Secondary Metal Doping for Water Electrolysis and Zn‐Air Batteries

Xian‐Wei Lv, Wei‐Shan Xu, Wen‐Wen Tian, Hao‐Yu Wang and Zhong‐Yong Yuan

Small, 2021, 17
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Highly Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence Luminophore Generated by Zeolitic Imidazole Framework-8-Linked Porphyrin and Its Application for Thrombin Detection

Yan Fang, Hui-Min Wang, Yi-Xin Gu, Lu Yu, Ai-Jun Wang, Pei-Xin Yuan and Jiu-Ju Feng

Anal. Chem., 2020, 92, 3206
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Self-Powered Hydrogen Production with Improved Energy Efficiency via Polysulfides Redox

Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Chen, Hao-Yu Wang, Wenwen Tian, Lei Wang, Minglei Sun, Yi Feng, Si-Xiang Zhai and Zhong-Yong Yuan

ACS Nano, 2023, 17, 25707
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Binary FeNi phosphides dispersed on N,P-doped carbon nanosheets for highly efficient overall water splitting and rechargeable Zn-air batteries

Jin-Tao Ren, Yan-Su Wang, Lei Chen, Li-Jiao Gao, Wen-Wen Tian and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 389, 124408
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An efficient metal-free catalyst derived from waste lotus seedpod for oxygen reduction reaction

Bo Zheng, Jiaxin Wang, Zhaorui Pan, Xiaofeng Wang, Shaoxian Liu, Shiqing Ding and Leiming Lang

J Porous Mater, 2020, 27, 637
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Cobalt nanoparticle decorated N-doped carbons derived from a cobalt covalent organic framework for oxygen electrochemistry

Rui-Qi Zhang, Ang Ma, Xiang Liang, Li-Min Zhao, Hui Zhao and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Front. Chem. Sci. Eng., 2021, 15, 1550
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Dual-nitrogen-source strategy for N-doped graphitic layer-wrapped metal carbide toward efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Wei Jia, Juanli Zhang, Fuhe Le, Xingchao Wang, Yan Lv, Yali Cao and Dianzeng Jia

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2020, 567, 165
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Microenvironment engineering of gas-involving energy electrocatalysis and device applications

Hui Zhao, Jin-Tao Ren and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2024, 514, 215901
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A “gas-breathing” integrated air diffusion electrode design with improved oxygen utilization efficiency for high-performance Zn-air batteries

Wen-Wen Tian, Jin-Tao Ren, Xian-Wei Lv and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 431, 133210
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Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries: Advances, Challenges, and Prospects

Xian‐Wei Lv, Zhongli Wang, Zhuangzhuang Lai, Yuping Liu, Tianyi Ma, Jianxin Geng and Zhong‐Yong Yuan

Small, 2024, 20
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Surface/interface engineering of high-efficiency noble metal-free electrocatalysts for energy-related electrochemical reactions

Hui Zhao and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021, 54, 89
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Structure–Activity Relationship for the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Nitrobenzene by Single Platinum Atoms Supported on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon

Caili Wang, Boyong Ye, Ruru Zhou, Yuanyuan Jiang and Zhaoyin Hou

ACS Appl. Nano Mater., 2022, 5, 13601
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Curving Engineering of Hollow Concave-Shaped Rhombic Dodecahedrons of N-Doped Carbon Encapsulated with Fe-Doped Co/Co3O4 Nanoparticles for an Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Zn–Air Batteries

Qing-Hui Kong, Xian-Wei Lv, Chen-Chen Weng, Jin-Tao Ren, Wen-Wen Tian and Zhong-Yong Yuan

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2022, 10, 11441
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Melamine‐Induced N,S‐Codoped Hierarchically Porous Carbon Nanosheets for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction

Wen‐Wen Tian, Jin‐Tao Ren, Xian‐Wei Lv, Li‐Jiao Gao and Zhong‐Yong Yuan

ChemistrySelect, 2020, 5, 3477
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Aluminum and phosphorus codoped “superaerophobic” Co3O4 microspheres for highly efficient electrochemical water splitting and Zn-air batteries

Xian-Wei Lv, Yuping Liu, Wenwen Tian, Lijiao Gao and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2020, 50, 324
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Insights into efficient transition metal-nitrogen/carbon oxygen reduction electrocatalysts

Hao-Yu Wang, Chen-Chen Weng and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021, 56, 470
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Waste tobacco-derived N, P dual-doped porous carbon loaded with heterostructured CoFe/CoFe2O4 nanoparticles for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis and Zn-air batteries

Yi Feng, Qinghui Kong, Jin-Tao Ren, Ruoxin Wu, Xian-Wei Lv, Feng Xu and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Materials Research Bulletin, 2024, 179, 112945
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Transition Metal Phosphide‐Based Materials for Efficient Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution: A Critical Review

Chen‐Chen Weng, Jin‐Tao Ren and Zhong‐Yong Yuan

ChemSusChem, 2020, 13, 3357
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“Charging” the cigarette butt: heteroatomic porous carbon nanosheets with edge-induced topological defects for enhanced oxygen evolution performance

Qing-Hui Kong, Xian-Wei Lv, Jin-Tao Ren, Hao-Yu Wang, Xin-Lian Song, Feng Xu and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Front. Chem. Sci. Eng., 2023, 17, 1755
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In Situ Sulfidation for Controllable Heterointerface of Cobalt Oxides–Cobalt Sulfides on 3D Porous Carbon Realizing Efficient Rechargeable Liquid-/Solid-State Zn–Air Batteries

Wen-Wen Tian, Jin-Tao Ren, Xian-Wei Lv, Li-Jiao Gao and Zhong-Yong Yuan

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2021, 9, 510
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Inducing electronic asymmetricity on Ru clusters to boost key reaction steps in basic hydrogen evolution

Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Chen, Hao-Yu Wang, Wen-Wen Tian, Xu Zhang, Tian-Yi Ma, Zhen Zhou and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2023, 327, 122466
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Bifunctional multi-metallic nitrogen-doped nanocarbon catalysts derived from 5-methylresorcinol

Kaarel Kisand, Ave Sarapuu, Arvo Kikas, Vambola Kisand, Mihkel Rähn, Alexey Treshchalov, Maike Käärik, Helle-Mai Piirsoo, Jaan Aruväli, Päärn Paiste, Jaan Leis, Väino Sammelselg, Aile Tamm and Kaido Tammeveski

Electrochemistry Communications, 2021, 124, 106932
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Triple-phase oxygen electrocatalysis of hollow spherical structures for rechargeable Zn-Air batteries

Chen-Chen Weng, Jin-Tao Ren, Hao-Yu Wang, Xian-Wei Lv, Yue-Jun Song, Yan-Su Wang, Lei Chen, Wen-Wen Tian and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, 2022, 307, 121190
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Porous Noble Metal‐Based Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

Ziyue Zhang, Shouzhi Yang, Haiyang Su and Kun Qian

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, 2024, 4
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Facile one step synthesis of Cu-g-C3N4 electrocatalyst realized oxygen reduction reaction with excellent methanol crossover impact and durability

Subhajit Sarkar, S.S. Sumukh, Kingshuk Roy, Navpreet Kamboj, Taniya Purkait, Manisha Das and Ramendra Sundar Dey

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2020, 558, 182
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Recent advances in biomass-derived single metal-doped nanostructured carbon materials for electrocatalysts and electrodes for high performance of rechargeable lithium-air batteries

Molla Asmare Alemu and Ababay Ketema Worku

Journal of Power Sources, 2025, 649, 237434
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Modulating Electronic Structures of Noble-Metal Nanoclusters via Interfacial Electron Capture in Heterojunctions for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution in Wide-pH Region

Lei Chen, Jin-Tao Ren, Hao-Yu Wang, Lei Wang, Ming-Lei Sun and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Nano Lett., 2025, 25, 15937
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Phosphonate-derived nitrogen-doped cobalt phosphate/carbon nanotube hybrids as highly active oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysts

Hui Zhao, Chen-Chen Weng, Jin-Tao Ren, Li Ge, Yu-Ping Liu and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2020, 41, 259
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Structural design of supported electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Qian Lu, Xiaohong Zou, Yunfei Bu and Zongping Shao

Energy Storage Materials, 2023, 55, 166
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Metal phosphonate-derived cobalt/nickel phosphide@N-doped carbon hybrids as efficient bifunctional oxygen electrodes for Zn—air batteries

Cai-Yue Wang, Meng-Qi Gao, Cheng-Cai Zhao, Li-Min Zhao and Hui Zhao

Front. Chem. Sci. Eng., 2022, 16, 1367
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Insight into the valence state of sisal-like MoO2 nanosheet arrays for N2 electrolysis

Hao-Yu Wang, Jin-Tao Ren, Chen-Chen Weng, Xian-Wei Lv and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 426, 130761
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Sustainable Zinc–Air Batteries: Innovations, Challenges, and Pathways to Commercialization

Jingyao Li, Defa Miao, Xinli Guo, Dan Luo, Jintao Ren and Zhongwei Chen

Small, 2025, 21
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Hierarchically porous Fe/N/S/C nanospheres with high-content of Fe-Nx for enhanced ORR and Zn-air battery performance

Luming Wu, Ruge Zhao, Guo Du, Huan Wang, Machuan Hou, Wei Zhang, Pingchuan Sun and Tiehong Chen

Green Energy & Environment, 2023, 8, 1693
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Unique Coordination Structure of Cobalt Single-Atom Catalyst Supported on Dopant-Free Carbon

Zhixin Long, Chengcheng Ao, Li Huang, Wei Zhang, Chengyong Liu, Lidong Zhang, Wenxue He, Siyu Wang, Ya Pan and Zhihu Sun

J. Phys. Chem. C, 2021, 125, 6735
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Recent Advances in Non‐Noble Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts toward Large‐Scale Production

Kai Zeng, Xiangjun Zheng, Cong Li, Jin Yan, Jing‐Hua Tian, Chao Jin, Peter Strasser and Ruizhi Yang

Adv Funct Materials, 2020, 30
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The synthesis of highly active Cu and N co-doped electrocatalysts via strong electrostatic adsorption method for oxygen reduction reaction

Suxue Lv, Xiangkun Zhang, Yun Li, Xu Hu and Yongmin Huang

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2021, 46, 23694
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Synthesis of Tangled Iron‐Nitrogen Co‐doped Carbon Nanosheets through a Dopamine Coordination Strategy for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Ke Qin, Zhenye Zhu, Mingjie Yi, Shunyou Hu, Fei‐Xiang Ma and Jiaheng Zhang

ChemElectroChem, 2021, 8, 4804
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Engineering Gas–Solid–Liquid Triple-Phase Interfaces for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Reactions

Chen-Chen Weng, Xian-Wei Lv, Jin-Tao Ren, Tian-Yi Ma and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Electrochem. Energy Rev., 2022, 5
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Molybdenum phosphide coupled with highly dispersed nickel confined in porous carbon nanofibers for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Shuaiqi Gong, Mengjie Hou, Yanli Niu, Xue Teng, Xuan Liu, Mingze Xu, Chen Xu, Vonika Ka-Man Au and Zuofeng Chen

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 427, 131717
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FeNi Nanoalloys Encapsulated in N-Doped CNTs Tangled with N-Doped Carbon Nanosheets as Efficient Multifunctional Catalysts for Overall Water Splitting and Rechargeable Zn–Air Batteries

Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Chen, Yan-Su Wang, Wen-Wen Tian, Li-Jiao Gao and Zhong-Yong Yuan

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2020, 8, 223
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Engineering morphologies of cobalt oxide/phosphate-carbon nanohybrids for high-efficiency electrochemical water oxidation and reduction

Shan-Shan Xu, Xian-Wei Lv, Yan-Mei Zhao, Tie-Zhen Ren and Zhong-Yong Yuan

Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2021, 52, 139
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Self-assembly strategy for Co/N-doped meso/microporous carbon toward superior oxygen reduction catalysts

Yasuhiro Shu, Keisuke Ota, Koji Miyake, Yoshiaki Uchida, Shunsuke Tanaka and Norikazu Nishiyama

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2021, 629, 127395
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