High Ethylene Selectivity in Methanol-to-Olefin (MTO) Reaction over MOR-Zeolite Nanosheets

Precisely controlled crystal growth endows zeolites with special textural and catalytic properties. A nanosheet mordenite zeolite with a thickness of ca. 11 nm, named as MOR-NS, has been prepared using a well-designed gemini-type amphiphilic surfactant as bifunctional structure-directing agent (SDA). Its benzyl diquarternary ammonium cations structurally directed the formation of MOR topology, whereas the long and hydrophobic hexadecyl tailing group prevented the extensive crystal growth along b axis. This kind of orientated crystallization took place through the inorganic–organic interaction between silica species and SDA molecules present in the whole process. The thin MOR nanosheets, with highly exposed (010) planes and 8-membered ring (MR) windows, exhibited a much improved ethylene selectivity (42.1 %) for methanol-to-olefin (MTO) reactions when compared with conventional bulk MOR crystals (3.3 %).     

CdS超薄片层包覆TiO2中空结构复合材料的形成和应用

本实验以钛酸四丁酯为钛源,醋酸镉为镉源,利用静电纺丝的方法制备了直径~250 nm的电纺丝纳米纤维。通过高温煅烧和硫化钠溶液进行水热处理,得到CdS超薄片层包覆TiO₂中空结构的纳米纤维。推测该复合结构形貌的形成过程为:在Ti/Cd(摩尔比)为1:1和2:1时,由于CdO的含量较高,反应过程中CdO溶解,并与反应溶液中的S^2-形成CdS超薄片层生长在纤维的外表面,剩余的TiO₂纳米粒子聚集形成中空的纳米管状结构;而Ti/Cd(摩尔比)为4:1和8:1时,由于溶解的CdO较少不足以形成TiO₂纳米管,同时,生成的CdS也不足以完全包覆TiO₂纳米纤维形成非管状结构。当Ti/Cd为1:1时,TiO₂@CdS复合材料具有最好的产氢活性。在300 W氙灯光照条件下和加UVCUT-420 nm滤光片下,50 mg催化剂产氢速率分别为19.7 μmol/h和3.4 μmol/h,这主要是由于所得到的复合结构中TiO₂为非晶材料。进一步在惰性气氛下煅烧,也很难将TiO₂晶化。     

Surface Reconstruction of Ultrathin Palladium Nanosheets during Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction

A surface reconstructing phenomenon is discovered on a defect-rich ultrathin Pd nanosheet catalyst for aqueous CO₂ electroreduction. The pristine nanosheets with dominant (111) facet sites are transformed into crumpled sheet-like structures prevalent in electrocatalytically active (100) sites. The reconstruction increases the density of active sites and reduces the CO binding strength on Pd surfaces, remarkably promoting the CO₂ reduction to CO. A high CO Faradaic efficiency of 93 % is achieved with a site-specific activity of 6.6 mA cm⁻² at a moderate overpotential of 590 mV on the reconstructed 50 nm Pd nanosheets. Experimental and theoretical studies suggest the CO intermediate as a key factor driving the structural transformation during CO₂ reduction. This study highlights the dynamic nature of defective metal nanosheets under reaction conditions and suggests new opportunities in surface engineering of 2D metal nanostructures to tune their electrocatalytic performance.     

Construction of Hierarchical Nanotubes Assembled from Ultrathin V3S4@C Nanosheets towards Alkali-Ion Batteries with Ion-Dependent Electrochemical Mechanisms

Ultrathin core–shell V₃S₄@C nanosheets assembled into hierarchical nanotubes (V₃S₄@C NS-HNTs) are synthesized by a self-template strategy and evaluated as general anodes for alkali-ion batteries. Structural/physicochemical characterizations and DFT calculations bring insights into the intrinsic relationship between crystal structures and electrochemical mechanisms of the V₃S₄@C NS-HNTs electrode. The V₃S₄@C NS-HNTs are endowed with strong structural rigidness owing to the layered VS₂ subunits and interlayer occupied V atoms, and efficient alkali-ion adsorption/diffusion thanks to the electroactive V₃S₄-C interfaces. The resulting V₃S₄@C NS-HNTs anode exhibit distinct alkali-ion-dependent charge storage mechanisms and exceptional long-durability cyclic performance in storage of K⁺, benefiting from synergistic contributions of pseudocapacitive and reversible intercalation/de-intercalation behaviors superior to those of the conversion-reaction-based Li⁺-/Na⁺-storage counterparts.     

Photoresponsive Nanosheets of Polyoxometalates Formed by Controlled Self‐Assembly Pathways

Anionic Keggin polyoxometalates (POMs) and ether linkage‐enriched ammonium ions spontaneously self‐assemble into rectangular ultrathin nanosheets in aqueous media. The structural flexibility of the cation is essential to form oriented nanosheets; as demonstrated by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction measurements. The difference in initial conditions exerts significant influence on selecting for self‐assembly pathways in the energy landscape. Photoillumination of the POM sheets in pure water causes dissolution of reduced POMs, which allowed site‐specific etching of nanosheets using laser scanning microscopy. By contrast, photoetching was suppressed in aqueous AgNO₃ and site‐selective deposition of silver nanoparticles occurred as a consequence of electron transfer from the photoreduced POMs to Ag⁺ ions on the nanosheet surface.     

Synthesis of SnS2 Ultrathin Nanosheets as Anode Materials for Potassium Ion Batteries

Potassium(K)ion batteries present their promising application for large-scale energy storage systems with cost-effective characteristic.Unfortunately,the large K ion radius results in sluggish K ion diffusion kinetics and volume expansion of the electrode during the K ion insertion/extraction process.It is a challenge to explore capable anode materials with remarkable K ion storage ability.Herein,we design and prepare SnS2 ultrathin nanosheets via a facile hydrothermal process.When severing as anode materials for K ion batteries with optimized electrolyte,SnS2 presents an improved capacity and rate ability.The capable electrochemical performance is ascribed to the reduced ion diffusion pathway and capacitor-dominated K-ion storage process.In addition,the K ion storage mechanism of SnS2 is investigated by the ex-situ X-ray diffraction technique.     

DNA Framework-Templated Fabrication of Ultrathin Electroactive Gold Nanosheets

Generally, two-dimensional gold nanomaterials have unique properties and functions that offer exciting application prospects. However, the crystal phases of these materials tend to be limited to the thermodynamically stable crystal structure. Herein, we report a DNA framework-templated approach for the ambient aqueous synthesis of freestanding and microscale amorphous gold nanosheets with ultrathin sub-nanometer thickness. We observe that extended single-stranded DNA on DNA nanosheets can induce site-specific metallization and enable precise modification of the metalized nanostructures at predefined positions. More importantly, the as-prepared gold nanosheets can serve as an electrocatalyst for glucose oxidase-catalyzed aerobic oxidation, exhibiting enhanced electrocatalytic activity (~3-fold) relative to discrete gold nanoclusters owing to a larger electrochemical active area and wider band gap. The proposed DNA framework-templated metallization strategy is expected to be applicable in a broad range of fields, from catalysis to new energy materials.     

A Generalized Strategy for the Synthesis of Large-Size Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Metal Oxide Nanosheets

Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials show unique electrical, mechanical, and catalytic performance owing to their ultrahigh surface-to-volume ratio and quantum confinement effects. However, ways to simply synthesize 2D metal oxide nanosheets through a general and facile method is still a big challenge. Herein, we report a generalized and facile strategy to synthesize large-size ultrathin 2D metal oxide nanosheets by using graphene oxide (GO) as a template in a wet-chemical system. Notably, the novel strategy mainly relies on accurately controlling the balance between heterogeneous growth and nucleation of metal oxides on the surface of GO, which is independent on the individual character of the metal elements. Therefore, ultrathin nanosheets of various metal oxides, including those from both main-group and transition elements, can be synthesized with large size. The ultrathin 2D metal oxide nanosheets also show controllable thickness and unique surface chemical state.     

液相合成超薄TiO2纳米片微结构影响因素研究

二维纳米结构二氧化钛由于表面活性位点剧增可带来光催化活性的显著提高.本文通过液相法在低温条件下合成大尺寸TiO₂纳米片,重点研究溶液中硝酸浓度、熟化温度和反应物浓度对其二维结构形成过程的影响.采用透射电子显微镜（TEM）表征样品的微观形态,并结合紫外-可见吸收光谱、X射线衍射谱（XRD）、X射线光电子能谱（XPS）和傅立叶变换红外光谱分析样品的微结构性质.采用光催化还原Cr （VI）作为指示反应,评估各制备参数对二氧化钛光催化性能的影响.结果表明,硝酸浓度为0.0217~0.0721 mol·L^-1的样品在0~4℃条件下胶溶及熟化时可得到具有显著量子尺寸效应的超薄锐钛矿型TiO₂纳米片;硝酸浓度过高引起样品晶型和形态的转变,过低导致胶溶时间延长;熟化温度超过4℃会破坏二维结构的形成;提高反应物中乙醇的用量有助于分散水解产物,促进胶溶和二维结构的形成进程.     

超薄Sm-MOF纳米片的合成及可见光催化降解芥子气模拟剂性能

超薄金属-有机框架材料(MOFs)纳米片具有高密度、 易暴露的表面活性位点、 较短的底物/产物扩散路径等特点, 是性能优异的异相催化剂. 本文以光活性有机配体(H₄TBAPy)和镧系金属离子Sm³⁺构筑光活性超薄MOFs纳米片, 以苯甲酸作为调节剂, 利用微波法快速合成了Sm-TBAPy二维纳米片. 利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、 透射电子显微镜(TEM)、 X射线衍射(XRD)、 紫外-可见漫反射光谱(UV-Vis DRS）、 傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)和氮气吸附-脱附等手段表征了Sm-TBAPy二维纳米片的形貌、 结构和组成. 所合成的Sm-TBAPy为单分散二维纳米片, 宽度约为200 nm, 厚度约为12 nm, BET比表面为163 m²/g, 禁带宽度为2.62 eV. Sm-TBAPy二维纳米片在室温、 氧气氛围和可见光照射条件下, 可将芥子气模拟剂[2-氯乙基乙基硫醚(CEES)]高效、 高选择性氧化成亚砜产物CEESO, 且催化剂经过4次循环使用仍保持较高的催化性能. 结合电子顺磁共振波谱, 提出了Sm-TBAPy二维纳米片可见光催化氧化CEES的催化机理.     

Free‐Standing CoO‐POM Janus‐like Ultrathin Nanosheets

A single‐step solution‐based strategy is used to obtain 2D Janus‐like free‐standing ultrathin nanosheets build from two structurally unrelated species, that is, polyoxomolybdate (POM) and CoO. A controlled 2D‐to‐1D morphological transition was achieved by judiciously adjusting the solvent choice. These POM‐CoO heterostructures can behave as an ideal catalyst for the epoxidation of styrene. Benefiting from their amphiphilic nature, these 2D POM‐CoO nanosheets have also been used as surfactant to emulsify immiscible solvents. It is anticipated that structurally diverse polyoxometalates will offer promise as design elements for variety of structurally and compositionally tunable van der Waals integrated heteromaterials having a broad range applications.     

Facile Synthesis of Ultrathin Lepidocrocite Nanosheets from Layered Precursors

Ultrathin two‐dimensional nanosheets have been widely studied because of their peculiar properties and promising applications. As a typical layered material, successful exfoliation of freestanding ultrathin lepidocrocite (γ‐FeOOH) nanosheets from the bulk material has not been reported to date. Herein, we report a facile synthetic route to prepare ultrathin lepidocrocite nanosheets with a thickness of approximately 2–3 nm from FeO_x–propanediol layered precursors through weakening of the hydrogen bonds during the crystallization process. The ultrathin morphology and single‐crystal structure of the nanosheets were confirmed by transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and atomic force microscopy. The formation process of these nanosheets demonstrated simultaneous exfoliation and crystallization of lepidocrocite in basic aqueous solution. The obtained ultrathin nanosheets exhibited a much lower Néel temperature (18.3 K) than bulk lepidocrocite and weak ferromagnetic behavior below this temperature.     

PdFe Ultrathin Nanosheets for Highly Sensitive Detection of Nitrite

PdFe ultrathin nanosheets (NSs) were prepared by one‐step hydrothermal route. PdFe NSs showed superior catalytic activity towards the oxidation of nitrite due to the large surface area of 2 dimensional (2D) nanostructure and the synergetic effect between Pd and Fe. A sensitive and selective electrochemical nitrite sensing platform was designed base on PdFe NSs and the amperometric technique. The limit of detection (LOD) was found to be 0.12 μM (S/N=3), with a linear relationship between nitrite concentration and response current in the range of 1–160 μM. The nitrite sensor was applied to analysis of nitrite in tap water and sausage successfully.     

Intrinsic Facet-Dependent Reactivity of Well-Defined BiOBr Nanosheets on Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Surface atomic arrangement and coordination of photocatalysts highly exposed to different crystal facets significantly affect the photoreactivity. However, controversies on the true photoreactivity of a specific facet in heterogeneous photocatalysis still exits. Herein, we exemplified well-defined BiOBr nanosheets dominating with respective facets, (001) and (010), to track the reactivity of crystal facets for photocatalytic water splitting. The real photoreactivity of BiOBr-(001) were evidenced to be significantly higher than BiOBr-(010) for both hydrogen production and oxygen evolution reactions. Further in situ photochemical probing studies verified the distinct reactivity is not only owing to the highly exposed facets, but dominated by the co-exposing facets, leading to an efficient spatial separation of photogenerated charges and further making the oxidation and reduction reactions separately occur with different reaction rates, which ordains the fate of the true photoreactivity.     

Solution‐Phase Synthesis of Few‐Layer Hexagonal Antimonene Nanosheets via Anisotropic Growth

Antimonene, an emerging two‐dimensional material, has garnered tremendous interest due to its intriguing structure and fascinating electronic properties. However, the synthesis of high‐quality few‐layer antimonene nanosheets, which can only be produced by exfoliation or epitaxial growth on exotic substrates, has greatly hindered the development of this new field. Herein, few‐layer hexagonal and functionalized antimonene nanosheets were successfully prepared from SbCl₃ solutions for the first time by exclusively promoting their anisotropic growth in a colloidal solution. Oleylamine was selected as the reducing agent, rather than oleic acid, and dodecylthiol was key to preventing the formation of antimony oxide. Additionally, halide ions adsorbed on the surface also influenced the anisotropic growth of hexagonal antimonene nanosheets. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed that the sheets were ≈5 nm thick; Raman spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction (XRD) revealed a rhombohedral atomic structure (β‐Sb) with excellent stability.     

Synthetic Nanosheets of Natural van der Waals Heterostructures

Creation of new van der Waals heterostructures by stacking different two dimensional (2D) crystals on top of each other in a chosen sequence is the next challenge after the discovery of graphene, mono/few layer of h ‐BN, and transition‐metal dichalcogenides. However, chemical syntheses of van der Waals heterostructures are rarer than the physical preparation techniques. Herein, we demonstrate the kinetic stabilization of 2D ultrathin heterostructure (ca. 1.13–2.35 nm thick) nanosheets of layered intergrowth SnBi₂Te₄, SnBi₄Te₇, and SnBi₆Te₁₀, which belong to the Sn_m Bi_2n Te_{3n +m} homologous series, by a simple solution based synthesis. Few‐layer nanosheets exhibit ultralow lattice thermal conductivity (κ _lat) of 0.3–0.5 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ and semiconducting electron‐transport properties with high carrier mobility.     

Ultrathin Free‐Standing Ternary‐Alloy Nanosheets

A synthesis strategy for the preparation of ultrathin free‐standing ternary‐alloy nanosheets is reported. Ultrathin Pd‐Pt‐Ag nanosheets with a thickness of approximately 3 nm were successfully prepared by co‐reduction of the metal precursors in an appropriate molar ratio in the presence of CO. Both the presence of CO and the interplay between the constituent metals provide fine control over the anisotropic two‐dimensional growth of the ternary‐alloy nanostructure. The prepared Pd‐Pt‐Ag nanosheets were superior catalysts of ethanol electrooxidation owing to their specific structural and compositional characteristics. This approach will pave the way for the design of multicomponent 2D nanomaterials with unprecedented functions.     

超薄石墨相氮化碳纳米片的构建及其光催化作用

通过简单调整g-C_3N_4的热聚合方式,一步构筑了超薄氮化碳纳米片,厚度在0.2~0.4 nm左右,分布均匀,比表面积可以达到99 m~2·g~(-1)。光催化性能测试结果表明,随着纳米片比表面积的增大,材料除了表现出优异的光解水性能以外,还在微生物领域表现出一定的抗菌性能,且活性随着聚合温度的升高、纳米片层的变薄而逐渐提高。     

Low‐Coordinated Edge Sites on Ultrathin Palladium Nanosheets Boost Carbon Dioxide Electroreduction Performance

Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) to value‐added products is a possible way to decrease the problems resulting from CO₂ emission. Thanks to the eminent conductivity and proper adsorption to intermediates, Pd has become a promising candidate for CO₂ electroreduction (CO₂ER). However, Pd‐based nanocatalysts generally need a large overpotential. Herein we describe that ultrathin Pd nanosheets effectively reduce the onset potential for CO by exposing abundant atoms with comparatively low generalized coordination number. Hexagonal Pd nanosheets with 5 atomic thickness and 5.1 nm edge length reached CO faradaic efficiency of 94 % at ?0.5 V, without any decay after a stability test of 8 h. It appears to be the most efficient among all of Pd‐based catalysts toward CO₂ER. Uniform hexagonal morphology made it reasonable to build models and take DFT calculations. The enhanced activity originates from mainly edge sites on palladium nanosheets.