Themed collection Nanocatalysis
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Light switching for product selectivity control in photocatalysis
Artificial switchable catalysis is a new, rapidly expanding field that offers great potential advantages for both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10168-10207
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00885E
Recent advances in photoelectrochemical hydrogen production using I–III–VI quantum dots
This minireview covers recent advances in photoelectrochemical hydrogen production using I–III–VI QDs, detailing the material design strategies.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9295-9310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01040J
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Atomically precise Au and Ag nanoclusters doped with a single atom as model alloy catalysts
This minireview focuses on single-atom doping effects on thermal catalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis of atomically precise gold or silver nanoclusters.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 4514-4528
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05857C
Advances in MXene surface functionalization modification strategies for CO2 reduction
Progress in the study of MXenes for electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11480-11495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01517G
High-entropy-based nano-materials for sustainable environmental applications
A comprehensive overview of high entropy materials (HEMs), encompassing their sustainable energy and environmental applications.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 8256-8272
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00474D
Unravelling the origin of reaction-driven aggregation and fragmentation of atomically dispersed Pt catalyst on ceria support
CO-induced fragmentation of platinum nanoparticles on undercoordinated ceria support.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14716-14721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01396D
Chemically synthesized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) conducting polymer as a robust electrocatalyst for highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cells
PEDOT counter electrodes, optimized via spin-coating a DMSO-dispersed solution from scalable synthesis, were evaluated for cobalt reduction in dye-sensitized solar cells. PEDOT was a superior electrocatalyst compared to Pt.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13874-13884
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00949E
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Controlling nanoparticle placement in Au/TiO2 inverse opal photocatalysts
Nanoparticle placement in gold-loaded titania (Au/TiO2) inverse opals impacts photocatalytic activity and stability.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13867-13873
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01200C
Cu–Pd bimetal-decorated siloxene nanosheets for semi-hydrogenation of acetylene
High-surface-area siloxene enables alloying between Pd and Cu via room-temperature reduction with Si–H bonds. This catalyst preparation strategy outperformed the traditional impregnation method for catalytic semi-hydrogenation of acetylene.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12411-12419
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01911C
Universal pH electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution with Au-based high entropy alloys
The synthesis of AuPdFeNiCo high entropy alloy nanoparticles is reported. These nanoparticles exhibit robust hydrogen evolution activity quantified over a broad pH range, with higher activity than any of the unary metal counterparts.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11530-11537
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01538J
Atomically thin iridium nanosheets for oxygen evolution electrocatalysis
A one-pot solvothermal synthesis route to prepare freestanding ultrathin Ir nanosheets with atomic thickness for oxygen evolution electrocatalysis was developed.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11524-11529
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01117A
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Consecutive one-pot alkyne semihydrogenation/alkene dioxygenation reactions by Pt(II)/Cu(II) single-chain nanoparticles in green solvent
Bimetallic single-chain nanoparticles allow two consecutive one-pot (incompatible) reactions to be performed at room temperature in N-butylpyrrolidone.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9742-9747
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01261E
Achieving a balance of rapid Zn2+ desolvation and hydrogen evolution reaction inertia on the interface of Zn anode by hydrophilic transition metal oxides
Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02385D
Amino-functionalization enhanced CO2 reduction reaction in pure water
Amino groups can enhance the adsorption of CO2 and also be protonated to adsorb protons, this property makes amino-modification highly effective in improving the CO2RR performance of the catalyst in zero-gap CO2 electrolyzers utilizing pure water.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01416B
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Support Effect on Ni-Based Mono- and Bimetallic Catalysts in CO2 Hydrogenation
Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02025A
Design and fabrication of intermetallic NiCo electrocatalysts for the alkaline HER
The intermetallic L10-NiCo electrocatalysts play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, improving hydrogen production rates, and prolonging the service life of alkaline electrolyzers.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 15148-15157
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02519A
Improved electrochemical reduction of CO2 to syngas with a highly exfoliated Ti3C2Tx MXene–gold composite
Transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals via electroreduction presents a sustainable and viable approach to mitigating excess CO2 in the atmosphere.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01122H
Surface effects on functional amyloid formation
Fibril nucleation during protein aggregation is a heterogeneous process highly dependent on the surfaces present during the process.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01496K
A seed-like structured Mo@ZrS2 catalyst on graphene nanosheets for boosting the performance of rechargeable Zn–air batteries
A seed-like structured Mo@ZrS2 catalyst was synthesised on graphene nanosheets by a simple hydrothermal and annealing method to achieve the ORR and high performance Zn–air batteries.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14861-14870
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01191K
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In situ evolution of bulk-active γ-CoOOH with immobilized Gd dopants enabling efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysis
Immobilized Gd dopants induced deep reconstruction of α-Co(OH)2 during alkaline OER into γ-CoOOH with modified crystallinity and electronic structure. Thus, the bulk and intrinsic activity was enhanced, boosting the resulting OER performance.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01743A
Tuning the Product Selectivity of Single-Atom Catalysts for CO2 Reduction Beyond CO Formation by Orbital Engineering
Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02650K
Aminotriazine derived N-doped mesoporous carbon with a tunable nitrogen content and their improved oxygen reduction reaction performance
Mesoporous N-doped carbon with a tunable nitrogen content showed excellent performance for oxygen reduction due to the pyridinic/graphitic nitrogen and structural defects, offering a promising strategy for designing electrocatalysts.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02425G
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Iron oxide nanozymes enhanced by ascorbic acid for macrophage-based cancer therapy
This study reveals unique pH-dependent behaviors of IONPs and ascorbic acid, paving the way for a macrophage-based cell therapy.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14330-14338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01208A
Novel nitrogen-doped carbon-coated SnSe2 based on a post-synthetically modified MOF as a high-performance anode material for LIBs and SIBs
Carbon-coated SnSe2/C–N composites with optimized hetero-atom doping and electrical conductivity exhibit superior electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14339-14349
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR02418D
Effect of design parameters in nanocatalyst synthesis on pyrolysis for producing diesel-like fuel from waste lubricating oil
Synthesis parameters in catalyst preparation indirectly affect catalytic processes in pyrolysis. Some parameters and their interactions impact product quality and quantity, while others do not.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01183J
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Fluorinated polymer zwitterions on gold nanoparticles: patterned catalyst surfaces guide interfacial transport and electrochemical CO2 reduction
We report the use of fluorinated polymer zwitterions to build hybrid systems for efficient CO2 electroreduction.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01484G
Ferroelectric modulation of CuCo2O4 nanorods for controllable alkaline water electrolysis
Polarized CuCo2O4 nanorods exhibit excellent electrocatalytic water-splitting performance due to their large surface areas and fast electron transfer.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14057-14065
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01320D
ZIF-67-derived Co–N–C supported nickel cobalt sulfide as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for sustainable hydrogen production via alkaline electrolysis
This study introduces two efficient electrode materials, NF@ZIF-67@NiCo2S4 and NF@Co–N–C@NiCo2S4, for H2 production, achieving excellent OER, HER and overall water splitting activities with remarkable durability in an alkaline electrolyzer.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14020-14032
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01196A
Polyoxometalate-HKUST-1 composite derived nanostructured Na–Cu–Mo2C catalyst for efficient reverse water gas shift reaction
Transforming CO2 to CO via reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction is widely regarded as a promising technique for improving the efficiency and economics of CO2 utilization processes.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 14066-14080
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01185F
Conductivity-mediated in situ electrochemical reconstruction of CuOx for nitrate reduction to ammonia
CP/CuOx with suitable copper valence states obtained by fine-tuning the conductivity of electrochemical reconstruction may provide a competitive cathode catalyst for achieving excellent activity and selectivity of NO3−-to-NH3 conversion.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13895-13904
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01625D
Determining the orderliness of carbon materials with nanoparticle imaging and explainable machine learning
We propose a set of features for the ordered arrangement of palladium nanoparticles that are consistent with the intuitive understanding of researchers and allow quantification of the data in terms of easily interpretable physical parameters.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13663-13676
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00952E
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Efficient plasmonic water splitting by heteroepitaxial junction-induced faceting of gold nanoparticles on an anatase titanium(IV) oxide nanoplate array electrode
Faceting of Au NPs is induced by a heteroepitaxial junction on anatase TiO2(001) nanoplate array. Light irradiation of the plasmonic electrode generates current for water oxidation at λ < 900 nm with a maximum efficiency of 0.39% at λ = 600 nm.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13435-13444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01013B
Mechanistic study of the competition between carbon dioxide reduction and hydrogen evolution reaction and selectivity tuning via loading single-atom catalysts on graphitic carbon nitride
We computationally screened metal-single-atom catalysts (M-SAC) on carbon nitride for selective CO2 reduction. NiCN significantly lowered the rate-determining potential for CO2 conversion to formic acid via the *OCHO key intermediate.
Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01932F
Efficient CO2 electroreduction to ethanol enabled by tip-curvature-induced local electric fields
A CuO nanoflower catalyst with tip curvature exhibited remarkable performance toward CO2 to ethanol conversion. The exceptional ethanol selectivity was attributed to the enhanced *OH adsorption due to the tip-curvature-induced local electric fields.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13011-13018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01173B
Theoretical insights into single-atom catalysts for improved charging and discharging kinetics of Na–S and Na–Se batteries
Density functional theory simulations were employed to investigate the charging and discharging kinetics of Na–S and Na–Se electrodes by utilizing single transition metal atoms supported on reduced graphitic carbon nitride surfaces.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12982-12991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01134A
Electron repulsion tuned electronic structure of TiO2 by fluorination for efficient and selective photocatalytic ammonia generation
Through the regulation of electronic structure and optimization of hydrophobicity, two types of fluorine modification (fluorine doping and surface fluorination) have respectively enhanced nitrogen activation and selectivity during nitrogen fixation.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12992-12999
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01787K
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Tuneable C3 product selectivity of glycerol electrooxidation on cubic and dendritic Pt nanocatalysts
The glycerol electrooxidation reaction's C3 product selectivity and glycerol conversion in an alkaline medium are more efficient on PtCUBE than on PtDEND, with lactate selectivity reaching up to 68%.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 13000-13010
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01127A
Nanostructured cobalt/copper catalysts for efficient electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction
Self-supported Co/Cu nanodendrites with high catalytic activity were designed for electrochemical reduction of CO2. The influences of the composition and structure on their efficiency as well as the reduction reaction mechanism were studied.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12967-12981
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00909F
g-C3N4 nanosheet supported NiCo2O4 nanoparticles for boosting degradation of tetracycline under visible light and ultrasonic irradiation
High-energy ball milling enables the integration of NiCo2O4 nanoparticles with g-C3N4 nanosheets for boosting catalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light and ultrasonic irradiation.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12957-12966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01611D
Ru doping and interface engineering synergistically boost the electrocatalytic performance of a WP/WP2 nanosheet array for an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
The surface electronic structure and morphology of catalysts have a crucial impact on the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction performance.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12492-12501
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01010H
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Engineering high-valence metal-enriched cobalt oxyhydroxide catalysts for an enhanced OER under near-neutral pH conditions
Optimized two-dimensional Mo–Co(OH)2 nanosheets undergoing operando transformation into oxyhydroxide active species demonstrated high oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance in a near-neutral-pH electrolyte.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12482-12491
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01168F
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Dehydrogenative oxidation of hydrosilanes using gold nanoparticle deposited on citric acid-modified fibrillated cellulose: unveiling the role of molecular oxygen
We developed an efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst, Au:F-CAC, for the dehydrogenative oxidation of hydrosilanes. Detailed analyses revealed that the cationic Au sites generated via the adsorption of oxygen play an important role.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12474-12481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01184H
Neodymium niobate nanospheres on functionalized carbon nanofibers: a nanoengineering approach for highly sensitive vanillin detection
Vanillin (VAN), the primary aroma compound in vanilla, contributes significantly to sensory delight; however, its unrestrained presence poses notable health risks.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12459-12473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00521J
A novel GO hoisted SnO2–BiOBr bifunctional catalyst for the remediation of organic dyes under illumination by visible light and electrocatalytic water splitting
A novel GO-hoisted SnO2–BiOBr bifunctional catalyst for the remediation of organic dyes under illumination by visible light and electrocatalytic water splitting.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12445-12458
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01154F
Multifunctional tunable Cu2O and CuInS2 quantum dots on TiO2 nanotubes for efficient chemical oxidation of cholesterol and ibuprofen
(a) TEM image of TNTs decorated with Cu2O and CuInS2 QDs. (b) Amperometric response of different configurations of biosensing electrodes. (c) Cholesterol oxidation mechanism on the surface of the CuInS2/Cu2O/TNT electrode.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12207-12227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00422A
Hand-crafted potent hydroxyl-rich husk succoured Fe3O4 @ Cu, Mn, Ni, Co – tetra-metallic heterogenous nanocomposite as a catalytic accelerant
Recoverable ternary nanocomposite (NC) made of Fe3O4 supported on Oryza sativa Husk (OSH) and ornamented with 3d tetra-metals (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu) is proposed using a manual grinding method.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 12081-12094
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01211A
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Hydrodeoxygenation of anisole over SBA-15-supported Ni, Pd, and Pt mono- and bimetallic catalysts: effect of the metal's nature on catalytic activity and selectivity
NiPt/SBA-15 and NiPd/SBA-15 catalysts were active for hydrodeoxygenation of anisole to cyclohexane, while PdPt/SBA-15 was active for hydrogenation of anisole to cyclohexyl methyl ether.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11575-11591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01222D
Enhanced stability of boron modified NiFe hydroxide for oxygen evolution reaction
The introduction of boron into NiFe hydroxide enhances activity and stability for oxygen evolution reaction as it maintains a uniform distribution of Fe species on the active surface through facilitated dissolution and redeposition cycles.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11564-11574
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01186D
A suitably fabricated ternary nanocomposite (Cu-CuO@rGO-SiO2) as a sustainable and common heterogeneous catalyst for C–S, C–O and C–N coupling reactions
A unique nanocomposite, Cu-CuO@rGO-SiO2, exhibits enhanced catalytic activity in C–X (X = S, N, O) coupling reactions. The high performance presumably originates from synergism of different co-existing copper species spread over rGO-SiO2 matrices.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11592-11603
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01116C
Enhancing the electronic structure of Ni-based electrocatalysts through N element substitution for the hydrogen evolution reaction
The notion of orbital-regulated electronic levels on Ni sites introduces a distinctive methodology for the systematic development of catalysts used in hydrogen evolution and other applications.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11604-11609
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01071J
Donor–acceptor type triphenylamine-based porous aromatic frameworks (TPA-PAFs) for photosynthesis of benzimidazoles
Two donor–acceptor type triphenylamine-based porous aromatic frameworks (TPA-PAFs) were constructed, which achieved the photocatalytic synthesis of benzimidazoles and their derivatives in high yields under mild conditions.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11138-11145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00779D
Lattice capacity-dependent activity for CO2 methanation: crafting Ni/CeO2 catalysts with outstanding performance at low temperatures
A series of Ca2+-doped CeO2 solid solutions with 10 wt% Ni loading (named Ni/CaxCe1−xOy) was used for effective CO2 methanation.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11096-11108
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01409J
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Troubleshooting the influence of trace chemical impurities on nanoparticle growth kinetics via electrochemical measurements
Real-time electrochemical measurements of the solution potential of colloidal nanoparticle syntheses provide a tool for identifying the influence of trace contaminants in nanoparticle growth and shape development.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 11038-11051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00070F
Perovskite CoSn(OH)6 nanocubes with tuned d-band states towards enhanced oxygen evolution reactions
An Fe3+ doping strategy is used to optimize the d-band state of the CoSn(OH)6 perovskite hydroxide, which promotes the OER performance of materials.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10618-10627
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00975D
Superhydrophobic MOF/polymer composite with hierarchical porosity for boosting catalytic performance in an humid environment
The superhydrophobic nanocomposite with hierarchical porosity was prepared by growing ZIF-8 nanocrystals within PDVB-vim to form ZIF-8/PDVB-vim composite. In an humid environment, the composite exhibits enhanced catalytic activity in Friedel–Crafts reaction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10637-10644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00948G
Reactivity control of nitrate-incorporating octadecavanadates by changing the oxidation state and metal substitution
Local structure change of the vanadium-oxygen cluster with nitrate at the center controls the catalytic performance in selective oxidation.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10584-10589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01243G
Easily constructed porous silver films for efficient catalytic CO2 reduction and Zn–CO2 batteries
Porous silver films on a commercial carbon paper with a commercial waterproofer (p-Ag/CP) could be easily fabricated on a large scale and serve as efficient electrocatalysts as well as Zn–CO2 batteries for CO2 reduction to CO.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10628-10636
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00340C
Ferroelectric field enhanced tribocatalytic hydrogen production and RhB dye degradation by tungsten bronze ferroelectrics
The BSNT ferroelectric submicron powder tribocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen with rate of 200 μmol/h/g and tribocatalytic degradation of RhB dyes with efficiency 96% in 2 hours, •OH and •O2− play crucial roles in tribocatalysis.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10597-10606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00868E
An oxygen vacancy-rich BiO2−x/COF heterojunction for photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac
BiO2−x/COF has abundant oxygen vacancies and photocatalyzes the degradation of diclofenac by forming heterojunctions with ˙O2− and h+ active substances.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10645-10655
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00608A
Bi-directional charge transfer channels in highly crystalline carbon nitride enabling superior photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Crystalline carbon nitride with bi-directional charge transfer channel (TCCN-K) is prepared. Donor–acceptor units and K intercalation set up a bi-directional charge transfer channel, endowing TCCN-K with a superior photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9802-9810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00796D
Catalytic NH3 oxidation affected by the nanometric roughness of the platinum overlayer
The nanometric smoothness of the Pt overlayer achieved more than 10-fold greater TOF compared to the rough Pt surface.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9781-9790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01156B
Multi-atomic loaded C2N1 catalysts for CO2 reduction to CO or formic acid
Triple-atom catalysts exhibit moderate adsorption energy for intermediate species, enabling the optimal performance of the CO2 electrocatalytic reduction reaction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9791-9801
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01082E
DNA-modified Prussian blue nanozymes for enhanced electrochemical biosensing
We present a method to create DNA-modified Prussian blue nanozymes, enhancing the stability and multi-analyte detection.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9770-9780
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00387J
Fe–Co heteronuclear atom pairs as catalytic sites for efficient oxygen electroreduction
Single-site Fe–N–C catalysts are the most promising Pt-group catalyst alternatives for the oxygen reduction reaction, but their application is impeded by their relatively low activity and unsatisfactory stability as well as production costs.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 8941-8949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00077C
Low-temperature synthesis of porous organic polymers with donor–acceptor structure and β-ketoenamine for photocatalytic oxidative coupling of amines
In light of the widespread use of fossil fuels and the resulting environmental pollution, it is crucial to develop efficient photocatalysts for renewable energy applications that utilize visible light.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 8931-8940
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00391H
Bifunctional Au–Sn-SiO2 catalysts promote the direct upgrading of glycerol to methyl lactate
Direct preparation of bifunctional catalysts featuring both dispersed Au nanoparticles and inserted Sn species, to catalyze effectively the cascade reaction of glycerol to methyl lactate; active site proximity ensures rapid substrate channeling and boosts selectivity and yield.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 7988-8001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR06518A
Stoichiometrically optimized eg orbital occupancy of Ni–Co oxide catalysts for Li–air batteries
Lithium–air battery performance enhancement by optimizing the surface eg occupancy via adjusting the stoichiometric ratios of transition metal-based spinel structures.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 7937-7950
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00518J
Elevated temperature-driven coordinative reconstruction of an unsaturated single-Ni-atom structure with low valency on a polymer-derived matrix for the electrolytic oxygen evolution reaction
Elevated temperature-driven pyrolysis can generate coordinatively unsaturated NiSA-NC-900, crucial for the oxygen evolution process in water splitting, through coordination rebuilding and N-loss processes.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 7467-7479
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00337C
LiCoO2 impregnated nano-hierarchical ZSM-5 assisted catalytic upgrading of Kraft lignin-derived liquefaction bio-oil
Using e-waste for bio-oil upgrading.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 7019-7030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00358F
An enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction by the photothermal effect and its induced micro-electric field
NiSx coupled NiFe(OH)y on nickel foam [NiSx@NiFe(OH)y/NF] was synthesized for the investigation of the photothermal effect and induced micro-electric field-enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 6278-6285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00170B
About this collection
Guest edited by Professor In Young Kim (Ewha Womans University, South Korea), Professor Michelle Personick (University of Virginia, USA), and Professor Zhiqun Lin (National University of Singapore, Singapore).
Nanocatalysis represents an exciting subfield in nanoscience and nanotechnology which involves the use of nanomaterials and subnano-sized materials (nanoclusters, diatoms, single atoms) as catalysts for a wide variety of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic applications. Along with significant advances in nanomaterial design and synthesis assisted by machine learning, in-situ/ex-situ characterization techniques, and computational chemistry, the past several decades have witnessed a flood of research activities in this rapidly evolving area with most of the studies focusing on the effects of size, shape, chemical composition and morphology on catalytic properties and performance. This has led to the development of highly effective catalysts with enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability.
This special themed collection aims to provide a platform to showcase the recent progress and challenges in the field of nanocatalysis. The scope of the collection is broad covering novel design and synthesis strategies, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, theoretical understanding of the catalytic mechanisms, reaction pathway optimization, nanointerface engineering, support effects, dynamic evolution of active sites, advanced characterization techniques and covers applications in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, and thermocatalysis. We hope that readers find this themed collection informative and useful for the rational design and construction of highly efficient nanocatalysts to enable sustainable technologies for catalysis.