Beyond Natural Synthesis via Solar-Decoupled Biohybrid Photosynthetic System

Beyond Natural Synthesis via Solar-Decoupled Biohybrid Photosynthetic System

Academic Background Photosynthetic microorganisms can directly convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into high value-added long-chain chemicals by converting solar energy into chemical energy, providing a promising route for CO₂ sequestration and sustainable development. However, the key reducing power generated in photosynthetic reactions—nicotinamide aden...

Borohydride Oxidation-Water Reduction Fuel Cells Advanced by Local Hydroxyl Enrichment-Inhibited Borohydride Hydrolysis on Cu(0) Sites

Academic Background Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells (DBFCs), as a potential carbon-neutral energy source, have attracted considerable attention due to their use of sodium borohydride (NaBH4) as the anode fuel. NaBH4 possesses advantages such as portability, non-toxicity, water solubility, and environmental stability, allowing DBFCs in theory to deliv...

Amorphous CuSBox Composite-Catalyzed Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CO: CO2 Demand-Supply-Regulated Performance

Academic Background As the issue of global climate change intensifies, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and seeking sustainable energy solutions have become major directions in scientific research. Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) is a green technology that converts CO2 into value-added chemicals and fuels, holding enormous application...

Integrating Hydroformylations with Methanol-to-Syngas Reforming

Academic Background With the global demand for sustainable development on the rise, the chemical industry is facing an urgent challenge to transition from fossil fuels to renewable resources. Currently, the carbon skeleton of the vast majority of synthetic chemical products is derived from non-renewable fossil fuels, which not only exacerbates carb...

Chemical Space-Property Predictor Model of Perovskite Materials by High-Throughput Synthesis and Artificial Neural Networks

Chemical Space-Property Predictor Model of Perovskite Materials by High-Throughput Synthesis and Artificial Neural Networks

Academic Background Perovskite materials have attracted extensive attention due to their wide applications in solar cells and other electronic devices. Their optical properties (such as bandgap and lattice vibrations) can be flexibly modulated by tuning the chemical composition. Although the prediction of optical properties from perovskite structur...

Hybrid Photoanodes Based on Surface-Bound Host-Guest Molecular Assemblies

Academic Background In the field of solar energy conversion, molecular catalysts have attracted significant attention due to their high activity and structural tunability. However, most molecular catalysts operate under homogeneous conditions, which are not favorable for large-scale and recyclable utilization. Therefore, immobilizing molecular cata...

Enhancing Decentralized Energy Storage Investments with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Decision Models

Academic Background As the global energy structure transitions towards renewable energy, the importance of decentralized energy storage is becoming increasingly prominent. Unlike traditional centralized energy storage systems, decentralized energy storage localizes the energy production and storage processes, reducing the risk of large-scale system...

A Pickering-Emulsion-Droplet-Integrated Electrode for the Continuous-Flow Electrosynthesis of Oximes

Cyclohexanone oxime is a critical intermediate in the production of nylon-6, with global nylon-6 production projected to reach 8.9 million tons by 2024, leading to an increasing demand for cyclohexanone oxime. Traditional methods for synthesizing cyclohexanone oxime primarily involve the reaction of hydroxylamine (NH2OH) with cyclohexanone. However...

Electrochemical Lithium Recycling with Electricity Generation

Electrochemical Lithium Recycling with Electricity Generation

Academic Background With the global transition to a low-carbon society, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as an important energy storage technology is rapidly increasing. However, the limited availability of lithium resources and the disposal of spent batteries have become pressing issues. Traditional lithium recycling methods, such as py...

Nanofiber-Based Composite Solid Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries: From Fundamentals to Applications

Academic Background With the rapid development of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, the demand for high-performance energy storage technologies is growing. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), as the mainstream energy storage technology, still face challenges in terms of energy density and safety. In particular, the growth of lithium dend...