The evolution of 'sol–gel'chemistry as a technique for materials synthesis
From its initial use to describe hydrolysis and condensation processes, the term 'sol–gel'is
now used for a diverse range of chemistries. In fact, it is perhaps better defined more broadly …
now used for a diverse range of chemistries. In fact, it is perhaps better defined more broadly …
Recent advances in heterogeneous catalysts for bio-oil upgrading via “ex situ catalytic fast pyrolysis”: catalyst development through the study of model compounds
Advances in heterogeneous catalysis are driven by the structure–function relationships that
define catalyst performance (ie, activity, selectivity, lifetime). To understand these …
define catalyst performance (ie, activity, selectivity, lifetime). To understand these …
Hollow spheres of iron carbide nanoparticles encased in graphitic layers as oxygen reduction catalysts
Nonprecious metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction are the ultimate materials and
the foremost subject for low‐temperature fuel cells. A novel type of catalysts prepared by …
the foremost subject for low‐temperature fuel cells. A novel type of catalysts prepared by …
Ultra-high rate capability of in-situ anchoring FeF3 cathode onto double-enhanced conductive Fe/graphitic carbon for high energy density lithium-ion batteries
The FeF 3 cathode shows some promising potentials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because
of its high theoretical capacity induced by conversion reactions, but the poor electrical …
of its high theoretical capacity induced by conversion reactions, but the poor electrical …
Fe5C2 Nanoparticles: A Facile Bromide-Induced Synthesis and as an Active Phase for Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis
Iron carbide nanoparticles have long been considered to have great potential in new energy
conversion, nanomagnets, and nanomedicines. However, the conventional relatively harsh …
conversion, nanomagnets, and nanomedicines. However, the conventional relatively harsh …
Composition design and structural characterization of MOF-derived composites with controllable electromagnetic properties
W Liu, L Liu, G Ji, D Li, Y Zhang, J Ma… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Simply and effectively achieving the tunability of the composition and chemical state of each
component remains a challenge for modifying the electromagnetic performance of metal …
component remains a challenge for modifying the electromagnetic performance of metal …
Iron-catalyzed graphitization of biomass
E Thompson, AE Danks, L Bourgeois, Z Schnepp - Green Chemistry, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
This paper reports the direct transformation of raw lignocellulosic biomass into
nanostructured graphitic carbon in a single step. Catalytic iron carbide nanoparticles are …
nanostructured graphitic carbon in a single step. Catalytic iron carbide nanoparticles are …
Carbothermal synthesis of metal-functionalized nanostructures for energy and environmental applications
Y Shen - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Carbothermal reduction could be employed as a facile technology for the synthesis of
various novel materials, especially transition-metal-functionalized nanostructures. In …
various novel materials, especially transition-metal-functionalized nanostructures. In …
Metal carbide‐based cocatalysts for photocatalytic solar‐to‐fuel conversion
Semiconductor‐based photocatalytic solar‐to‐fuel conversion has proven an appealing
strategy for achieving carbon‐neutral and green‐hydrogen production. However, almost all …
strategy for achieving carbon‐neutral and green‐hydrogen production. However, almost all …
Synthesis of crystalline metal nitride and metal carbide nanostructures by sol–gel chemistry
C Giordano, M Antonietti - Nano Today, 2011 - Elsevier
Attention toward nanosized metal nitrides and carbides is rapidly increasing thanks to their
chemical characteristics that make them as valid and sustainable alternatives to noble …
chemical characteristics that make them as valid and sustainable alternatives to noble …