Updated on 2025/03/19

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YAMAUCHI Yusuke
 
Organization
Graduate School of Engineering Materials Process Engineering 2 Professor
Graduate School
Graduate School of Engineering
Undergraduate School
School of Engineering Materials Science and Engineering
Title
Professor

Awards 5

  1. 花王科学賞

    2024.10   公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団   電気化学的ミセル集積法による導電性メソ多孔体の創製

  2. 文部科学大臣表彰 科学技術賞(研究部門)

    2024.4   文部科学省   導電性ナノ多孔体の精密合成に関する研究

  3. Laureate Fellow

    2024.1  

  4. 学術賞

    2023.12   日本化学会   導電性ナノ多孔体の創製

  5. 学術賞

    2023.11   日本セラミックス協会   金属有機構造体の熱分解による炭素系複合材料の創製

 

Papers 384

  1. 3D-Printed photocatalysts for revolutionizing catalytic conversion of solar to chemical energy Reviewed

    He Lin, Ming Ma, Huan Qi, Xin Wang, Zheng Xing, Azhar Alowasheeir, Huiping Tang, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shude Liu

    Progress in Materials Science   Vol. 151   page: 101427 - 101427   2025.5

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101427

  2. Opportunities and challenges of capacitive deionization for uranium extraction from seawater Reviewed

    Guoze Yan, Bin Zuo, Shaoqing Liu, Tao Wang, Ruoyu Wang, Jinyang Bao, Zhongzhou Zhao, Feifei Chu, Zhengtong Li, Yusuke Yamauchi, Saad Melhi, Xingtao Xu

    Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica   Vol. 41 ( 4 ) page: 100032 - 100032   2025.4

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    DOI: 10.3866/pku.whxb202404006

  3. Unveiling the neglected role of oxygen doping in nitrogen-doped carbon for enhanced capacitive deionization performance Reviewed

    Jiabao Li, Ruoxing Wang, Lanlan Han, Tianyi Wang, Yusuke Asakura, Chengyin Wang, Guoxiu Wang, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Communications   Vol. 16 ( 1 )   2025.2

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    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56694-0

    Other Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56694-0

  4. Nanoarchitectonics of Hydrogel-derived Ultrahigh Surface Area Nanoporous Carbon Materials with Enhanced Supercapacitance Performance Reviewed

    Nadiia Velychkivska, Anna Golunova, Viktoria Oleksa, Jiří Brus, Pragati A Shinde, Abin Sebastian, Renzhi Ma, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jonathan P Hill, Jan Labuta, Lok Kumar Shrestha

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan     2025.2

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    In the era of the decarbonization economy, supercapacitors offer a realistic solution to the energy storage problem due to their rapidly chargeable electrical double layers. Here, we present the energy performance of ultrahigh surface area nanoporous carbon materials having abundant hierarchical micro/mesopores obtained by in situ potassium carbonate (K2CO3) activation of polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogel. The resulting nanoporous carbon materials obtained by the carbonization of the hydrogel in the temperature range 600 to 900 °C possess high BET surface areas up to ca. 3038 m2 g-1 for the material prepared at 800 °C (PAM4-K800). Electron microscopy analyses revealed the formation of micro/mesoporous amorphous carbon structures. Surface composition and nitrogen and oxygen doping of the carbon matrix were verified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The electrochemical supercapacitance performance was tested using a three-electrode system in an aqueous electrolyte (1M H2SO4). The optimal sample (PAM4-K800) achieved the highest specific capacitance value of 313.3 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1, with excellent capacitance retention of 97.5% after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. Furthermore, a symmetric supercapacitor device prepared using the optimum material delivered a high energy density of 12.3 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 309.4 W kg-1 and an outstanding cycle life of 95.9% after 10,000 cycles. The outstanding electrochemical performance of PAM hydrogel-derived carbon materials makes them promising candidates for high-performance supercapacitor applications.

    DOI: 10.1093/bulcsj/uoaf011

  5. Enhancement of photocatalytic efficiency of copper oxide/zinc oxide-montmorillonite photocatalyst under visible light irradiation Reviewed

    Chomponoot Suppaso, Nipaporn Pongkan, Sonchai Intachai, Wachiraya Rattanawongsa, Areebhorn Baoulan, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuke Asakura, Nithima Khaorapapong

    Science and Technology of Advanced Materials     2025.2

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    DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2025.2469484

  6. Unraveling the Electrical, Dielectric, and Electrocatalytic Properties of Bimetallic Cobalt‐Based Metal–Organic Frameworks Reviewed

    Manjeet Godara, Silvia Chowdhury, Ping Cheng, Ruijing Xin, Brian Yuliarto, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Nirat Ray

    Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research     2025.2

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    Bimetallic metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) offer unique synergistic properties and improved conductivity due to the integration of multiple metal components. However, their electrical and dielectric properties remain underexplored, and their charge transport mechanisms are not fully understood. This study investigates the electrical and dielectric properties of Mn‐BTC (BTC = benzene‐1,3,5‐tricarboxylic acid), Co‐BTC, and bimetallic Mn–Co BTC MOFs with varying Mn/Co ratios. Charge transport in these MOFs occurs via hopping at low frequencies, transitioning to lattice response at higher frequencies. While Mn incorporation typically reduces alternating current (AC) conductivity, the 1:2 Mn:Co MOF exhibits a unique conduction mechanism, enhancing AC conductivity by 25%. As electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the 1:2 Mn:Co MOF outperforms Mn‐BTC, Co‐BTC, and other Mn‐Co BTC variants, achieving a lower overpotential (359 mV) and Tafel slope (71 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>). The correlation between AC conductivity and electrocatalytic performance underscores the critical role of electrical properties in MOF functionality. This study highlights the potential of tailoring the electrical properties of bimetallic MOFs to optimize their electrocatalytic performance, offering valuable insights for future catalyst design.

    DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202300301

  7. Solar evaporation and clean water Reviewed

    Ghim Wei Ho, Yusuke Yamauchi, Liangbing Hu, Baoxia Mi, Ning Xu, Jia Zhu, Peng Wang

    Nature Water     2025.2

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    DOI: 10.1038/s44221-025-00391-1

    Other Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44221-025-00391-1

  8. Enhanced Efficiency and Stability of Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells Through MOF Integration Reviewed

    Yongqi Yin, Xisheng Zhang, Ho Ngoc Nam, Quan Manh Phung, Kuina Yuan, Boyuan Li, Fanyue Kong, Azhar Alowasheeira, Baoning Wang, Lin Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small     2025.1

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    Tin halide perovskites are promising candidates for lead‐free perovskite solar cells due to their ideal bandgap and high charge‐carrier mobility. However, poor crystal quality and rapid degradation in ambient conditions severely limit their stability and practical applications. This study demonstrates that incorporating UiO‐66, a zirconium‐based MOF, significantly enhances the performance and stability of tin halide perovskite solar cells (TPSCs). The unique porous structure and abundant carboxylate groups of UiO‐66 improve the crystallinity and film quality of FASnI₃, reduce defect density, and prolong charge carrier lifetimes. Consequently, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of UiO‐66‐integrated TPSCs increases from 11.43% to 12.64%, and the devices maintain over 90% of their initial PCE after 100 days in a nitrogen glovebox. These findings highlight the potential of UiO‐66 in addressing the efficiency and stability challenges of tin halide perovskites.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202411346

  9. Mesoporous single-crystal metal–organic frameworks Reviewed

    Yingji Zhao, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Chemistry   Vol. 17 ( 2 ) page: 161 - 162   2025.1

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    DOI: 10.1038/s41557-024-01727-2

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  10. Additives‐Modified Electrodeposition for Synthesis of Hydrophobic Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O with Ag Single Atoms to Drive CO<sub>2</sub> Electroreduction Reviewed

    Zining Zhang, Qi Fang, Xue Yang, Shouwei Zuo, Tao Cheng, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jing Tang

    Advanced Materials     2025.1

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    Copper‐based electrocatalysts are recognized as crucial catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction into multi‐carbon products. However, achieving copper‐based electrocatalysts with adjustable valences via one‐step facile synthesis remains a challenge. In this study, Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O heterostructure is constructed by adjusting the anion species of the Cu ions‐containing electrolyte during electrodeposition synthesis. Then, Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O with tuned nanoarchitectures ranging from dendrites to polyhedrons is achieved by introducing transition metal ions as additives, leading to an adjustable interfacial microenvironment for CO<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>O adsorption on the Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O electrodes. Additionally, the polyhedral Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O catalysts are used as templates for depositing Ag single atoms (Ag<sub>SA</sub>), which are known as synergistic active sites for promoting <sup>*</sup>CO to <sup>*</sup>COH toward C<sub>2+</sub> products. The prepared Ag<sub>SA</sub>‐Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>O catalyst is evaluated in a flow cell and exhibited a FE<sub>C2+</sub> of 90.2% and a partial current density (jc<sub>2+</sub>) of 426.6 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction. As revealed by in situ Raman spectra and density functional theory calculations, the introduction of Ag single atoms slows down the reduction of Cu<sup>+</sup> during CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction, especially at a high current density. This work provides a promising paradigm for diverse control of the compositions and hydrophobicity of Cu‐based catalysts for selective CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to C<sub>2+</sub> products.

    DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411498

  11. Mesoporous materials 2.0: innovations in metals and chalcogenides for future applications Reviewed

    Minsu Han, Tomota Nagaura, Jeonghun Kim, Saad M Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yoshio Bando, Azhar Alowasheeir, Yusuke Asakura, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 98 ( 1 )   2025.1

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    Incorporating mesoporous structures into various materials can provide abundant active sites and facilitate smooth diffusion, and their effectiveness has been demonstrated across a range of material types. However, despite the development of numerous mesoporous materials, first-generation mesoporous materials (e.g., silica-based compositions) have limited applications due to their poor electrical conductivity and limited compositional diversity, necessitating additional processing for widespread utilization. Our group first proposed the synthesis of mesoporous metals using a solution-based soft-templating method based on self-assembly of micelles, marking a significant advancement in mesoporous materials. This effective process has recently been extended to the synthesis of mesoporous metals and chalcogenides. Chalcogenides have garnered significant attention due to their intriguing optical, electrical, and electrochemical properties arising from their distinctive electronic structures. Mesoporous chalcogenides have been found to effectively enhance these properties. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the synthesis of mesoporous metals and chalcogenides—representing second-generation mesoporous materials (mesoporous materials 2.0)—with specific examples. Our goal is to inform readers about second-generation mesoporous materials and provide insights for further research.

    DOI: 10.1093/bulcsj/uoae136

  12. Hierarchically Meso-Macroporous N-Doped Carbon Embedded with CoFe-Based Composite for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction Reviewed

    Yulin Li, Yanna Guo, Naoya Ebato, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    ACS Electrochemistry     2025.1

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    DOI: 10.1021/acselectrochem.4c00056

  13. Advances in reticular materials for sustainable rare earth element recovery Reviewed

    Ke Liu, Yang Liu, You Wu, Jiale Liu, Qin Shuai, Lijin Huang, Zhaochu Hu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Coordination Chemistry Reviews   Vol. 522   page: 216199 - 216199   2025.1

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2024.216199

  14. Sulfur-doped g-C3N4/Polycaprolactone nanofibers based smart sensor for 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine biomarker monitoring Reviewed

    Waleed A. El-Said, Deia A. El-Hady, Wael Alshitari, Ziya A. Khan, Naeem Akhtar, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Materials Chemistry and Physics   Vol. 329   page: 130120 - 130120   2025.1

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.130120

  15. Porphyrins-based multidimensional nanomaterials: Structural design, modification and applications Reviewed

    Changyu Hu, Dong Jiang, Yin Zhang, Hu Gao, Yihan Zeng, Nithima Khaorapapong, Zhipeng Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Mingzhu Pan

    Coordination Chemistry Reviews   Vol. 523   page: 216264 - 216264   2025.1

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2024.216264

  16. Extending Click Chemistry to Fabricate Th-Metal–Organic Framework-Supported Dynamic Single-Site Metal Catalysts Toward Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia Reviewed

    Zhi Gao, Sijia Lv, Yue Wang, Yingji Zhao, Yongzheng Zhang, Jihong Xia, Xiaodeng Wang, Zhenzhen Xu, Qiqi Jing, Yuzhi Lin, Ming Xu, Feng Luo, Yunhai Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CCS Chemistry   Vol. 7 ( 1 ) page: 132 - 147   2025.1

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    DOI: 10.31635/ccschem.024.202404641

  17. Graphene-sponges containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes for electrosorption of salt-ions Reviewed

    Rahul Patil, Dong Jiang, Xingtao Xu, Nitish Kumar, Sudip Bhattacharjee, Sunil Kumar Yadav, Dinesh Kalyanasundaram, Rahul R. Salunkhe, Asim Bhaumik, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Saikat Dutta

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 506   page: 159270 - 159270   2025.1

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  18. Mesoporous gold decorated MXene (Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub>) flexible composite films for photo-enhanced solid-state micro-supercapacitors Reviewed

    Yijia Luo, Wenxiu Que, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Yunqing Kang, Yi Tang, Zhenwei Wu, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 13 ( 2 ) page: 1330 - 1342   2025

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    Unique mesoporous Au NPs improved the capacitance, electrical conductivity, cycling stability and photocurrent response of MXene-based film electrodes.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4ta06043a

  19. 2D Mesoporous Carbon with Hollow Turtle Shell‐Like Morphology for Resolving Restacking Effect Reviewed

    Jacob Earnshaw, Aditya Ashok, Kwang Keat Leong, Jeonghun Kim, Minjun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small     2024.12

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    In this work, a unique 2D hollow turtle shell‐like mesoporous carbon (HTMC) synthesized via a ternary heterostructuring strategy to alleviate the restacking tendency of 2D materials is presented. The ternary 2D heterostructuring is achieved via an in situ growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework‐8 (ZIF‐8) on graphene oxide (GO) and a subsequent mesostructured polydopamine (mPDA) coating to obtain ternary heterostructured GO@ZIF‐8@mPDA, which is then converted to the hierarchically porous HTMC having macro‐, meso‐, and micropores via direct carbonization. Additionally, 2D turtle shell‐like microporous carbon (TMC) and 2D mesoporous carbon (MPC) derived from binary heterostructured GO@ZIF‐8 and GO@mPDA, respectively, are synthesized to investigate the porosity effect on alleviating the loss of accessible surface area of restacked 2D carbons. Among them, HTMC demonstrates superior structural advantages for alleviating the negative effects of restacking in 2D materials, exhibiting by far the highest specific capacitance (C<sub>sp</sub>) across all scan rates (93.7 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 500 mV s<sup>−1</sup> to 334.47 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 mV s<sup>−1</sup>) in 1 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. Furthermore, HTMC demonstrates outstanding rate capability while maintaining the greatest charge storage capacity over all scan rates.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202406174

  20. Vacancy‐Anchored Sub‐Nanometer Ru Catalyst with High Activity and Strong Durability at 800 °C Dry Reforming of Methane Reviewed

    Juanjuan Yang, Zhiyang Cao, Yujie Wan, Shuhui Guan, Bo Jiang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Hexing Li

    Advanced Energy Materials     2024.12

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    Dry reforming of methane (DRM) represents an important way to convert both CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> to reduce greenhouse effects and produce valuable chemical products. Owing to the strong bonding energies of both CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> molecules, DRM usually proceeds at a high temperature, which inevitably causes catalyst sintering, leading to catalyst deactivation. This work develops a highly stable sub‐nanometer Ru catalyst on a Ni‐doped MgO support using Mg<sup>2+</sup> vacancies as anchors. The optimized Ru<sub>1.5</sub>/Ni<sub>1</sub>‐MgO‐R catalyst displays 90% CH<sub>4</sub> conversion and 92% CO<sub>2</sub> conversion to syngas in DRM at 800 °C. More importantly, it exhibits strong durability and can run continuously for more than 1200 h. Both the characterizations and the density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that the Ni<sup>2+</sup> substituted Mg<sup>2+</sup> in the MgO matrix produces Mg<sup>2+</sup> vacancies (Mg<sub>V</sub>), which can stabilize sub‐nanometer Ru clusters of ≈0.9 nm. Moreover, the presence of Mg<sub>v</sub>‐Ru<sub>8</sub> clusters strongly stabilizes sub‐nanometer Ru. This study contributes valuable insights into the design of sub‐nanometer metal catalysts with strong sintering resistance at high temperatures.

    DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202404936

  21. Challenges and Opportunities of Uranium Extraction From Seawater: a Systematic Roadmap From Laboratory to Industry Reviewed

    Tao Wang, Binbin Tao, Bin Zuo, Guoze Yan, Shaoqing Liu, Ruoyu Wang, Zhongzhou Zhao, Feifei Chu, Zhengtong Li, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Small Methods     2024.12

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    Uranium extraction from seawater (UES) is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of nuclear power and has seen significant advancements in recent years. However, natural seawater is a highly complex biogeochemical system, characterized by an extremely low uranium (U) concentration (≈3.3 µg L<sup>−1</sup>), abundant competitive ions, and significant marine biological pollution, making UES a formidable challenge. This review addresses the challenges encountered in UES and explores potential methods for enhancing the industrial UES system, including membrane separation, electrochemistry, photocatalysis, and biosorption. Additionally, several representative marine tests are summarized and restrictive factors of large‐scale UES are analyzed. Finally, the further development of UES from laboratory to industry applications is promoted, with a focus on technological innovation. The goal is to stimulate innovative ideas and provide fresh insights for the future development of the UES system, bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation.

    DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202401598

  22. Photo‐Induced Synthesis of Ytterbium and Manganese‐Doped CsPbCl<sub>3</sub> Nanocrystals for Visible to Near‐Infrared Photoluminescence with Negative Thermal Quenching Reviewed International journal

    Xiaochen Fang, Zhuo Chen, Mandy Hei Man Leung, Biao Zheng, Liwei Wang, Meng An, Yusuke Asakura, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhanhui Yuan

    Advanced Science     page: e2408927   2024.12

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    Rare‐earth‐doped all‐inorganic perovskite applications for near‐infrared (NIR) emission are crucial for the construction of the next generation of intelligent lighting sources. However, the preparation of rare‐earth‐doped all‐inorganic perovskite is complex, and difficult to control, and the issue of thermal quenching poses significant challenges to its practical application. Here, in order to address these issues, a convenient photo‐induced synthesis method for CsPbCl<sub>3</sub>:Mn/Yb nanocrystals (NCs) is proposed by decomposing carbon tetrachloride with 365 nm light to provide chloride ions and regulate the formation of perovskite at room temperature. The negative thermal quenching in the NIR emission is achieved through the energy transfer between Mn and Yb. The emission intensity of Yb enhances 3.2 times when the temperature rises to ≈427 K. Furthermore, with the help of the orange emission from the Mn<sup>2+</sup> ions and the NIR emission from the Yb<sup>3+</sup> ions, visible to NIR light emitting diode (LED) devices are constructed and applied in orange light illumination and night vision imaging. This study enriches the preparation methods and chemical research on perovskite doping, which may open up new opportunities for the widespread application of perovskite‐based materials or device engineering.

    DOI: 10.1002/advs.202408927

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  23. Fundamental understanding of Prussian blue and its analogues for superior capacitive deionization: A perspective from nanoarchitectonics Reviewed

    Changle Li, Yuecheng Xiong, Xiaojie Shen, Dan Luo, Wenjie Wu, Zhengtong Li, Mohamed H. Helal, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Yiyong Mai, Zhong Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Coordination Chemistry Reviews   Vol. 520   page: 216100 - 216100   2024.12

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2024.216100

  24. Strategic design of porous interfacial evaporators: A comprehensive review unveiling the significant role of pore engineering Reviewed

    Chenyang Dai, Zhengtong Li, Kaidan Zheng, Jia-Han Zhang, Rongrong Dai, Dan Luo, Huimin Gao, Hamdy Khamees Thabet, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Likun Pan, Yiyong Mai, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Nano Energy   Vol. 131   page: 110244 - 110244   2024.12

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.110244

  25. Nanoarchitectonics of point-of-care diagnostics for sweat biomarkers analysis Reviewed

    Xuan Lin, Arya Vasanth, Aditya Ashok, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Kevin M. Koo, Mohammed A. Amin, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Carlos Salomon, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi, Mostafa Kamal Masud

    Nano Materials Science   Vol. 6 ( 6 ) page: 647 - 671   2024.12

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    DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.01.010

  26. Curvature-induced ion docking effect in capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Luoxing Xiang, Xingtao Xu, Yijie Liu, Han Zhang, Ruibo Xu, Chen Li, Fugui Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yiyong Mai

    Nature Water   Vol. 2 ( 12 ) page: 1195 - 1206   2024.11

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    DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00340-4

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  27. End‐to‐End Pierced Carbon Nanosheets with Meso‐Holes Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Hiroki Nara, Yusuke Asakura, Takashi Hamada, Peng Yan, Jacob Earnshaw, Meng An, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Science     2024.11

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    The remarkable properties of 2D nanomaterials are well known. However, their high interfacial adhesion energy often leads to restacking issues, limiting their potential in various applications. A strategic synthetic approach is presented to overcome this challenge. Specifically, the study first demonstrates the use of layered aluminosilicate as a sacrificial 2D template to allow the growth of highly ordered meso‐holey polymeric layers, which can be subsequently exfoliated upon the removal of aluminosilicate and thermally converted to perpendicularly open meso‐holey carbon (POMC). On the other hand, perpendicularly blocked meso‐holey carbon (PBMC) is obtained with non‐sacrificial 2D template of graphene oxide. When both POMC and PBMC are evaluated by operando hydrodynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and transmission line model analysis for electrochemical reduction of oxygen, POMC achieves a remarkable improvement of charge transfer and mass transfer by up to 4.1 and 7.9 times, respectively, as compared to PBMC. This study therefore highlights the importance of perpendicularly open 2D nanoarchitectures in circumventing the restacking effect, offering valuable insights for leveraging 2D nanomaterials with open meso‐holes in various applications.

    DOI: 10.1002/advs.202409546

  28. Simultaneous generation of residue-free reactive oxygen species and bacteria capture for efficient electrochemical water disinfection Reviewed

    Yong Liu, Lihao Wang, Qianhui Ma, Xingtao Xu, Xin Gao, Haiguang Zhu, Ting Feng, Xinyue Dou, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xun Yuan

    Nature Communications   Vol. 15 ( 1 )   2024.11

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    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53174-9

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  29. Ultrafine CoFe Alloy Nanoparticles Confined in Highly Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Films as Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction Reviewed

    Yi Zhou, Yanna Guo, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    ACS Applied Nano Materials   Vol. 7 ( 22 ) page: 25360 - 25368   2024.11

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  30. Substrate Curvature-Induced Regulation of Charge Distribution of Covalent Organic Frameworks Promotes Capacitive Deionization Reviewed

    Dong Jiang, Ruibo Xu, Liang Bai, Jonathan P. Hill, Joel Henzie, Liyang Zhu, Wei Xia, Ran Bu, Yingji Zhao, Yunqing Kang, Takashi Hamada, Renzhi Ma, Nagy Torad, Jie Wang, Toru Asahi, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Functional Materials   Vol. 34 ( 45 )   2024.11

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    Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are promising high-performance capacitive deionization (CDI) materials. Strategies to optimize CDI performance of COFs focus largely on hybridization with conductive substrates, to improve their their intrinsically poor conductivity. A new structure-function relationship between COFs and their substrates is proposed here based on substrate-induced surface curvature. Graphene (zero-curvature) and carbon nanotubes (CNT, curved) are selected as COF growthsubstrates to assess the effect of curvature engineering effect on CDI performance of TpPa-SO3H-COF. Ultrahigh ion (Na+) adsorption capacity (58.74 mg g−1) is achieved by CNT-COF hybrid (cf. compared to graphene-COF hybrid 34.20 mg g−1), demonstrating the significance of curvature engineering. Notably, the corresponding salt (NaCl) adsorption capacity of CNT-COF hybrid reaches 149.25 mg g−1 in 1000 ppm at 1.2 V, representing state-of-the-art CDI performance, and the highest value among organic CDI electrodes. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and theoretical calculations subsequently reveal that substrate curvature can induce local strain, which regulates charge distribution within the COF skeleton, causing a lower binding energy state for Na+ adsorption. Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance measurements revealed faster Na+ adsorption kinetics of CNT-COF due to regulated charge distribution within COF skeleton induced by substrate curvature. This work gives new insight into design of COF materials based on curvature engineering.

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  31. Nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons: Road to future carbon materials Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Kwang Keat Leong, Nasim Amiralian, Yoshio Bando, Tansir Ahamad, Saad M. Alshehri, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Applied Physics Reviews   Vol. 11 ( 4 )   2024.11

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    This review aims to offer strategic synthesis of new carbon materials under the thematic concept of “nanoarchitectonics” applied to metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived porous carbons. The background tracing of carbon materials in terms of the development of carbon microstructure is outlined first to offer the microstructural level of understanding of traditional carbons as well as recent MOF-derived porous carbons. Subsequently, we present the discussion on the effect of nanopore size on the formation of an electrical double layer, and justify the electrochemical rationale behind the need for nanoarchitecturing of porous carbon materials. Traditional synthetic strategies of template-free and template-based methods and the previous porous carbon materials are also discussed as the potential synthetic methods and approaches available for nanoarchitecturing of MOF-derived porous carbons. Various examples of nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons are then presented and discussed based on the careful categorization into template-free methods including bottom–up and top–down approaches and template-based methods including hard- and soft-template approaches. This review therefore aims to summarize and extend the current knowledge of nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons to offer intuitions and innovations toward future carbon materials. We also offer future directions with considerations on the challenges and innovations in the current field of nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons.

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  32. Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH4 on oxygen vacancy-rich NiCo2O4 with surface pits: Synthesis, DFT calculations, and mechanistic insights Reviewed

    Jiaming Li, Yuan Li, Minsu Han, Yusuke Yamauchi, Gaoke Zhang

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 499   page: 156429 - 156429   2024.11

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  33. Atomic cobalt catalysts on 3D interconnected g-C3N4 support for activation of peroxymonosulfate: The importance of Co-N coordination effect Reviewed

    Tianjun Ni, Hui Zhang, Liping Zhou, Roujie Ma, Yanyu Wang, Zhijun Yang, Dan Luo, Nithima Khaorapapong, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Dong Liu

    Chinese Chemical Letters     page: 110659 - 110659   2024.11

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  34. Insights into electrochemical paradigms for lithium extraction: Electrodialysis versus capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Dong Jiang, Ruibo Xu, Liang Bai, Wenjie Wu, Dan Luo, Zhengtong Li, Toru Asahi, Yiyong Mai, Zhong Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Coordination Chemistry Reviews   Vol. 516   page: 215923 - 215923   2024.10

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  35. Effect of phase structure of Bi5O7I on the photocatalytic activity of S-scheme AgBr/Ag/Bi5O7I Reviewed

    Huiwei Ding, Yu Guan, Zhihao Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuke Asakura, Qiaofeng Han

    Journal of Alloys and Compounds   Vol. 1002   page: 175215 - 175215   2024.10

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  36. Extraordinary 99Mo adsorption: utilizing spray-dried mesoporous alumina for clinical-grade generator development Reviewed

    Azhar Alowasheeir, Miharu Eguchi, Yoshitaka Fujita, Kunihiko Tsuchiya, Ryutaro Wakabayashi, Tatsuo Kimura, Katsuhiko Ariga, Kentaro Hatano, Nobuyoshi Fukumitsu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 97 ( 10 )   2024.9

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    Mesoporous alumina spherical particles, synthesized via spray-drying with the self-assembly of EOnPOmEOn, have been utilized for the development of clinical-grade molybdenum-99/technetium-99 m (99Mo/99mTc) generators. When evaluated as molybdenum (Mo) adsorbents, the mesoporous alumina spherical particles are useful for effective adsorption of Mo ions rather than commercially available particulate alumina. The effects of surfactant removal methods on the Mo adsorption property are also systematically investigated using the batch method. Batch adsorption studies reveal practical adsorption capacities ranging from 45.9 to 91.2 mg Mo g−1 in a Mo solution (1000 mg Mo L−1) at pH 3. The experimental results indicate the following trend in Mo adsorption capacity: solvent extraction &amp;gt;calcination (400 °C and 800 °C) &amp;gt;commercially available alumina (Medical Al2O3 used as is). To explore the feasibility of developing a clinical-scale generator, a novel tandem column generator concept is employed. Using the spray-dried and extracted mesoporous alumina, 99mTc eluted from the generator exhibits high radionuclidic, radiochemical, and chemical purity, making it suitable for the preparation of 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceuticals.

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  37. Precise Regulation of Interlayer Stacking Modes in Trinuclear Copper Organic Frameworks for Efficient Photocatalytic Reduction of Uranium(VI) Reviewed

    Zhi Gao, Sijia Lv, Yue Wang, Zhenzhen Xu, Yingtong Zong, Yuan Tao, Yingji Zhao, Xingyu Liu, Shuhui Yu, Mingbiao Luo, Nithima Khaorapapong, Ruikang Zhang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Science   Vol. 11 ( 43 )   2024.9

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    The interlayer stacking modes of 2D covalent‐organic frameworks (COFs) directly influence their structural features, ultimately determining their functional output. However, controllably modulating the interlayer stacking structure in traditional 2D metal‐free COFs, based on the same building blocks, remains challenging. Here, two trinuclear copper organic frameworks are synthesized successfully with different interlayer stacking structures: eclipsed AA stacking in Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐AA and staggered ABC stacking in Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐ABC, using the same monomers. Remarkably, various functionalities, including porosity and electronic and optical properties, can be effectively regulated by interlayer stacking. As a result, Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐AA and Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐ABC exhibit significantly different activities toward the photoreduction of U(VI), presenting a promising strategy for removing radioactive uranium pollution. Due to its broader visible‐light absorption range and superior photogenerated carrier migration and separation efficiency, Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐AA achieves a U(VI) removal ratio of 93.6% without additional sacrificial agents in an air atmosphere—≈2.2 times higher than that of Cu<sub>3</sub>‐PA‐COF‐ABC (42.0%). To the best of the knowledge, this is the first study to elucidate the effect of interlayer stacking in COFs on the photocatalytic activity of U(VI) reduction. This finding may inspire further exploration of the structure‐function relationship in COFs as photocatalysts and their potential for photoinduced removal of radionuclides.

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  38. Mesoporous High-Entropy Alloy Films Reviewed

    Lei Fu, Ho Ngoc Nam, Jun Zhou, Yunqing Kang, Kaiteng Wang, Zilin Zhou, Yingji Zhao, Liyang Zhu, Ravi Nandan, Miharu Eguchi, Quan Manh Phung, Tokihiko Yokoshima, Kai Wu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 40 ) page: 27617 - 27629   2024.9

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    High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are promising materials for electrochemical energy applications due to their excellent catalytic performance and durability. However, the controlled synthesis of HEAs with a well-defined structure and a uniform composition distribution remains a challenge. Herein, a soft template-assisted electrodeposition technique is used to fabricate a mesoporous HEA (m-HEA) film with a uniform composition distribution of Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, and Cu, providing a suitable platform for investigating structure-performance relationships. Electrochemical deposition enables the uniform nucleation and grain growth of m-HEA, which can be deposited onto many conductive substrates. The m-HEA film exhibits an enhanced mass activity of 4.2 A mgPt-1 toward methanol oxidation reaction (MOR), which is 7.2-fold and 35-fold higher than a mesoporous Pt film and commercial Pt black, respectively. Experimental characterization indicates that structural defects and a low work function of the m-HEA film offer sufficient active sites and fast electron-transfer kinetics. Furthermore, theoretical calculations demonstrate that the variety of favorable adsorption sites on multimetallic elements of HEA reduces the barriers for dehydration pathways and *CO species removal, ensuring optimal performance for complex MOR reactions. This work provides an effective approach to designing a variety of HEA catalysts with well-controlled porous structures for targeted electrocatalytic applications.

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  39. Plasma‐Induced Oxygen Defect Engineering in Perovskite Oxide for Boosting Oxygen Evolution Reaction Reviewed

    Kaiteng Wang, Jun Zhou, Lei Fu, Yunqing Kang, Zilin Zhou, Yonghong Cheng, Kai Wu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 48 )   2024.9

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    Perovskite oxides are considered highly promising candidates for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts due to their low cost and adaptable electronic structure. However, modulating the electronic structure of catalysts without altering their nanomorphology is crucial for understanding the structure‐property relationship. In this study, a simple plasma bombardment strategy is developed to optimize the catalytic activity of perovskite oxides. Experimental characterization of plasma‐treated LaCo<sub>0.9</sub>Fe<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (P‐LCFO) reveals abundant oxygen vacancies, which expose numerous active sites. Additionally, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X‐ray absorption fine structure analyses indicate a low Co valence state in P‐LCFO, likely due to the presence of these oxygen vacancies, which contributes to an optimized electronic structure that enhances OER performance. Consequently, P‐LCFO exhibits significantly improved OER catalytic activity, with a low overpotential of 294 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, outperforming commercial RuO<sub>2</sub>. This work underscores the benefits of plasma engineering for studying structure‐property relationships and developing highly active perovskite oxide catalysts for water splitting.

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  40. Evolution of CuCoFe Prussian blue analogues with open nanoframe architectures for enhanced capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Yanna Guo, Zeqiu Chen, Dong Jiang, Yulin Li, Wenyang Zhang, Kazuya Kozumi, Yunqing Kang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 495   page: 153714 - 153714   2024.9

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  41. Salt-assisted construction of hydrophilic carbon nitride photocatalysts with abundant water molecular adsorption sites for efficient hydrogen production Reviewed

    Chong Wang, Yichun Lu, Zequn Wang, Hongwu Liao, Weiming Zhou, Yuhe He, Sameh M. Osman, Meng An, Yusuke Asakura, Yusuke Yamauchi, Liwei Wang, Zhanhui Yuan

    Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy   Vol. 350   page: 123902 - 123902   2024.8

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  42. Ultrafast Knock-Off Li<sup>+</sup> Diffusion and Subtle Structural Evolution of Li<sub>5</sub>V<sub>3</sub>O<sub>8</sub> Anode in Lithium-Ion Batteries Reviewed

    Nan Wang, Yinsheng Xu, John R. Horsley, Sameh M. Osman, Jingxian Yu, Minsu Han, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shengping Wang

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 31 ) page: 20123 - 20132   2024.7

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  43. Metal–Organic Framework on Fullerene (MOFOF) as a Hierarchical Composite by the Integration of Coordination Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry Reviewed

    Biswa Nath Bhadra, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Renzhi Ma, Jonathan P. Hill, Yusuke Yamauchi, Katsuhiko Ariga

    ACS Applied Materials &amp; Interfaces   Vol. 16 ( 31 ) page: 41363 - 41370   2024.7

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  44. Moisture Power Generation: From Material Selection to Device Structure Optimization Reviewed

    Shuo Zang, Junbo Chen, Yusuke Yamauchi, Swellam W. Sharshir, Hongqiang Huang, Juhua Yun, Liwei Wang, Chong Wang, Xiangfeng Lin, Saad Melhi, Minjun Kim, Zhanhui Yuan

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 31 ) page: 19912 - 19930   2024.7

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  45. Sulfonate-functionalized covalent organic frameworks for capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Dong Jiang, Xingtao Xu, Yoshio Bando, Saad M Alshehri, Miharu Eguchi, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 97 ( 9 )   2024.7

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    Capacitive deionization is an efficient and cost-effective technology for ion removal from brackish water. Here, we demonstrate a sulfonate-functionalized covalent organic framework as a novel faradaic cathode material for capacitive deionization applications. Due to its orderly arranged adsorption units in the covalent organic framework, the resulting covalent organic framework demonstrates a superior sodium cations removal capacity of 19.56 mg g−1 and a maximum desalination rate of 3.15 mg g−1 s−1 in a 500 ppm NaCl solution at 1.2 V.

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  46. Tailored Design of Mesoporous Nanospheres with High Entropic Alloy Sites for Efficient Redox Electrocatalysis Reviewed

    Ravi Nandan, Hiroki Nara, Ho Ngoc Nam, Quan Manh Phung, Quynh Phuong Ngo, Jongbeom Na, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Science     2024.7

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    High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are a versatile material with unique properties, tailored for various applications. They enable pH‐sensitive electrocatalytic transformations like hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrogen oxidation reactions (HOR) in alkaline media. Mesoporous nanostructures with high surface area are preferred for these electrochemical reactions, but designing mesoporous HEA sis challenging. To overcome this challenge, a low‐temperature triblock copolymer‐assisted wet‐chemical approach is developed to produce mesoporous HEA nanospheres composed of PtPdRuMoNi systems with sufficient entropic mixing. Owing to active sites with inherent entropic effect, mesoporous features, and increased accessibility, optimized HEA nanospheres promote strong HER/HOR performance in alkaline medium. At 30 mV nominal overpotential, it exhibits a mass activity of ≈167 (HER) and 151 A g<sub>Pt</sub><sup>−1</sup> (HOR), far exceeding commercial Pt‐C electrocatalysts (34 and 48 A g<sub>Pt</sub><sup>−1</sup>) and many recently reported various alloys. The Mott‐Schottky analysis reveals HEA nanospheres inherit high charge carrier density, positive flat band potential, and smaller charge transfer barrier, resulting in better activity and faster kinetics. This micelle‐assisted synthetic enable the exploration of the compositional and configurational spaces of HEAs at relatively low temperature, while simultaneously facilitating the introduction of mesoporous nanostructures for a wide range of catalytic applications.

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  47. Flexible Mesopores in Nanoscrolls: Extraordinarily Large Alteration of Pore Sizes and Their Reversibility Reviewed

    Yusuke Asakura, Mandy H. M. Leung, Yusuke Yamauchi

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    Flexible porous materials have gained considerable interest for their potential applications in selective absorption and controlled release/storage of specific molecules or compounds. Here, nanoscrolls are proposed as a type of inorganic solids with reversibly flexible mesopores. Nanoscrolls exhibit a rolled‐up structure composed of nanosheets with a 1D rod‐like morphology, possessing two distinct nanospaces. The first space comprises 1D tubular mesopores located at the center of the rod, while the second space exists in the interlayer regions on the wall of the mesopore, resulting from the layer stacking caused by the scrolling of nanosheets. By replacing the interlayer cations on the nanoscroll walls with other cations, a drastic alteration in the size of the 1D mesopores is observed. For instance, exchanging bulky dodecylammonium cations with small NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> cations leads to a substantial change in pore size, with differences ranging from 10 to 20 nm—a notably larger variation compared to previous reports on flexible porous materials. Importantly, the alteration of pore size induced by the exchange reaction is found to be reversible. This reversible alteration in pore size holds promise for applications in host–guest chemistry involving large moieties such as nanoparticles and enzymes.

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  48. Improvement in ORR Durability of Fe Single-Atom Carbon Catalysts Hybridized with CeO<sub>2</sub> Nanozyme Reviewed

    Yiwei Qiu, Yu Wu, Xiaoqian Wei, Xin Luo, Wenxuan Jiang, Lirong Zheng, Wenling Gu, Chengzhou Zhu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Letters   Vol. 24 ( 29 ) page: 9034 - 9041   2024.7

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  49. Nanoarchitectonics in Advanced Membranes for Enhanced Osmotic Energy Harvesting Reviewed

    Peifang Wang, Weixiang Tao, Tianhong Zhou, Jie Wang, Chenrui Zhao, Gang Zhou, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 36 ( 35 )   2024.7

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    Osmotic energy, often referred to as “blue energy”, is the energy generated from the mixing of solutions with different salt concentrations, offering a vast, renewable, and environmentally friendly energy resource. The efficacy of osmotic power production considerably relies on the performance of the transmembrane process, which depends on ionic conductivity and the capability to differentiate between positive and negative ions. Recent advancements have led to the development of membrane materials featuring precisely tailored ion transport nanochannels, enabling high‐efficiency osmotic energy harvesting. In this review, ion diffusion in confined nanochannels and the rational design and optimization of membrane architecture are explored. Furthermore, structural optimization of the membrane to mitigate transport resistance and the concentration polarization effect for enhancing osmotic energy harvesting is highlighted. Finally, an outlook on the challenges that lie ahead is provided, and the potential applications of osmotic energy conversion are outlined. This review offers a comprehensive viewpoint on the evolving prospects of osmotic energy conversion.

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  50. Unlocking Efficient Hydrogen Production: Nucleophilic Oxidation Reactions Coupled with Water Splitting Reviewed

    Peng Wang, Jie Zheng, Xue Xu, Yu‐Qing Zhang, Qiao‐Fu Shi, Yong Wan, Seeram Ramakrishna, Jun Zhang, Liyang Zhu, Tokihiko Yokoshima, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yun‐Ze Long

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 36 ( 35 )   2024.7

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    Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by sustainable energy is a clean and promising water‐chemical fuel conversion technology for the production of high‐purity green hydrogen. However, the sluggish kinetics of anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) pose challenges for large‐scale hydrogen production, limiting its efficiency and safety. Recently, the anodic OER has been replaced by a nucleophilic oxidation reaction (NOR) with biomass as the substrate and coupled with a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), which has attracted great interest. Anode NOR offers faster kinetics, generates high‐value products, and reduces energy consumption. By coupling NOR with hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen production efficiency can be enhanced while yielding high‐value oxidation products or degrading pollutants. Therefore, NOR‐coupled HER hydrogen production is another new green electrolytic hydrogen production strategy after electrolytic water hydrogen production, which is of great significance for realizing sustainable energy development and global decarbonization. This review explores the potential of nucleophilic oxidation reactions as an alternative to OER and delves into NOR mechanisms, guiding future research in NOR‐coupled hydrogen production. It assesses different NOR‐coupled production methods, analyzing reaction pathways and catalyst effects. Furthermore, it evaluates the role of electrolyzers in industrialized NOR‐coupled hydrogen production and discusses future prospects and challenges. This comprehensive review aims to advance efficient and economical large‐scale hydrogen production.

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  51. Design of Atomically Dispersed CoN<sub>4</sub> Sites and Co Clusters for Synergistically Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis Reviewed

    Jian Rong, Wangyi Chen, Erhao Gao, Jing Wu, Huaisheng Ao, Xudong Zheng, Yuzhe Zhang, Zhongyu Li, Minjun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi, Chaohai Wang

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 42 )   2024.7

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    Constructing dual‐site catalysts consisting of atomically dispersed metal single atoms and metal atomic clusters (MACs) is a promising approach to further boost the catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, a porous Co<sub>SA‐AC</sub>@SNC featuring the coexistence of Co single‐atom sites (CoN<sub>4</sub>) and S‐coordinated Co atomic clusters (SCo<sub>6</sub>) in S, N co‐doped carbon substrate is successfully synthesized by using porphyrinic metal‐organic framework (Co‐TPyP MOF) as the precursor. The introduction of the sulfur source creates abundant microstructural defects to anchor Co metal clusters, thus modulating the electronic structure of its surrounding carbon substrate. The synergistic effect between the two types of active sites and structural advantages, in turn, results in high ORR performance of Co<sub>SA‐AC</sub>@SNC with half‐wave potential (E<sub>1/2</sub>) of 0.86 V and Tafel slope of 50.17 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations also support the synergistic effect between CoN<sub>4</sub> and SCo<sub>6</sub> by detailing the catalytic mechanism for the improved ORR performance. The as‐fabricated Zn–air battery (ZAB) using Co<sub>SA‐AC</sub>@SNC demonstrates impressive peak power density of 174.1 mW cm<sup>−2</sup> and charge/discharge durability for 148 h. This work provides a facile synthesis route for dual‐site catalysts and can be extended to the development of other efficient atomically dispersed metal‐based electrocatalysts.

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  52. “Hard” Emulsion-Induced Interface Super-Assembly: A General Strategy for Two-Dimensional Hierarchically Porous Metal–Organic Framework Nanoarchitectures Reviewed

    Ji Han, Haidong Xu, Bin Zhao, Ruigang Sun, Guangrui Chen, Tianyu Wu, Guiyuan Zhong, Yanjing Gao, Song Lin Zhang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Buyuan Guan

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 146 ( 28 ) page: 18979 - 18988   2024.7

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  53. Efficient Removal of Greenhouse Gases: Machine Learning-Assisted Exploration of Metal–Organic Framework Space Reviewed

    Ruiqi Xin, Chaohai Wang, Yingchao Zhang, Rongfu Peng, Rui Li, Junning Wang, Yanli Mao, Xinfeng Zhu, Wenkai Zhu, Minjun Kim, Ho Ngoc Nam, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano     2024.7

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  54. Surface Insights of Mesoporous Fragile Organic Materials Under Ultra‐Low‐Voltage Directed by Gemini Column Reviewed

    Yusuke Asakura, Mandy H. M. Leung, Hirokatsu Miyata, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials Interfaces     2024.7

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    Mesoporous materials find widespread applications due to their high specific surface area, contributing to enhanced performance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of mesoporous materials provides valuable insights into their mesostructures. However, direct observation of the outermost surfaces, which often dictate material properties, remains challenging, especially for highly insulating and fragile compounds. In this study, utilizing SEM observation with ultra‐low‐voltage acceleration directed by Gemini column is proposed to achieve direct surface imaging of mesoporous organic materials with highly insulating and fragile characteristics. By observing mesostructured polymers obtained through a soft‐templating method without washing, stuffed pores are identified allowing the differentiation of micelle templates and polymer walls. Moreover, leveraging SEM measurements, a polymerization mechanism is proposed for dopamine on the polymer micelles adhered to the graphene oxide nanosheets. These findings demonstrate the potential of SEM measurements with ultra‐low accelerating voltage in facilitating surface observations of polymer‐derived nanomaterials characterized by high insulating properties and a fragile framework.

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  55. Selection of Fe as a barrier for manufacturing low-cost MgB2 multifilament wires – Advanced microscopy study between Fe and B reaction Reviewed

    Hao Liang, Dipak Patel, Ziming Wang, Akiyoshi Matsumoto, Matt Rindfleisch, Micheal Tomsic, Richard Taylor, Fang Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Md. Shahriar A Hossain

    Journal of Magnesium and Alloys   Vol. 12 ( 7 ) page: 2783 - 2792   2024.7

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  56. Bimetallic metal-organic framework-derived porous one-dimensional carbon materials for electrochemical sensing of dopamine Reviewed

    Silvia Chowdhury, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Riley O'May, Xiaohan Wang, Ping Cheng, Ruijing Xin, Sameh M. Osman, Md Shahriar Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 492   page: 152124 - 152124   2024.7

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  57. Bridged Pt−OH−Mn Mediator in N‐coordinated Mn Single Atoms and Pt Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Biomolecule Oxidation and Discrimination Reviewed

    Xiaoqian Wei, Yanjuan Lin, Zhenwei Wu, Yiwei Qiu, Yinjun Tang, Miharu Eguchi, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Chengzhou Zhu

    Angewandte Chemie   Vol. 136 ( 31 )   2024.6

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    The rational design of efficient catalysts for uric acid (UA) electrooxidation, as well as the establishment of structure‐activity relationships, remains a critical bottleneck in the field of electrochemical sensing. To address these challenges, herein, a hybrid catalyst that integrates carbon‐supported Pt nanoparticles and nitrogen‐coordinated Mn single atoms (Pt<sub>NPs</sub>/MnNC) is developed. The metal‐metal interaction during annealing affords the construction of metallic‐bonded Pt−Mn pairs between Pt<sub>NPs</sub> and Mn single atoms, facilitating the electron transfer from Pt<sub>NPs</sub> to the support and thereby optimizing the electronic structure of catalysts. More importantly, experiments and theoretical calculations provide visual proof for the ‘incipient hydrous oxide adatom mediator’ mechanism for UA oxidation. The Pt−Mn pairs first adsorb OH* to construct the bridged Pt−OH−Mn mediators to serve as a highly active intermediate for N−H bond dissociation and proton transfer. Benefiting from the unique electronic and geometric structure of the catalytic center and reactive intermediates, Pt<sub>NPs</sub>/MnNC exhibits superior electrooxidation performance. The electrochemical sensor based on Pt<sub>NPs</sub>/MnNC enables sensitive detection and discrimination of UA and dopamine in serum samples. This work offers new insights into the construction of novel electrocatalysts for sensitive sensing platforms.

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  58. Mesoporous amorphous non-noble metals as versatile substrates for high loading and uniform dispersion of Pt-group single atoms Reviewed

    Yunqing Kang, Shuangjun Li, Ovidiu Cretu, Koji Kimoto, Yingji Zhao, Liyang Zhu, Xiaoqian Wei, Lei Fu, Dong Jiang, Chao Wan, Bo Jiang, Toru Asahi, Dieqing Zhang, Hexing Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Science Advances   Vol. 10 ( 25 )   2024.6

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    Atomically dispersed Pt-group metals are promising as nanocatalysts because of their unique geometric structures and ultrahigh atomic utilization. However, loading isolated Pt-group metals in single-atom alloys (SAAs) with distinctive bimetallic sites is challenging. In this study, we present amorphous mesoporous Ni boride (Ni-B) as an ideal substrate to uniformly disperse Pt atoms with tunable loadings (1.7 to 12.2 wt %). The effect of the morphology, composition, and crystal phase of the Ni-B host on the growth and dispersion of Pt atoms is discussed. The resulting amorphous Pt-Ni-B mesoporous nanospheres exhibit superior electrocatalytic H <sub>2</sub> evolution performance in acidic media. This strategy holds the potential to synthesize a diverse library of mesoporous amorphous Pt-group SAAs, by leveraging functional amorphous nanostructured 3 d transition-metal borides as substrates, thereby proposing a comprehensive strategy to control atomically dispersed Pt-group metals.

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  59. New paradigms of water‐enabled electrical energy generation Reviewed

    Zhengtong Li, Tao Yang, Jia‐Han Zhang, Taotao Meng, Saad Melhi, Jungmok You, Miharu Eguchi, Likun Pan, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    SusMat   Vol. 4 ( 3 )   2024.6

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    Nanotechnology‐inspired small‐sized water‐enabled electricity generation (WEG) has sparked widespread research interest, especially when applied as an electricity source for off‐grid low‐power electronic equipment and systems. Currently, WEG encompasses a wide range of physical phenomena, generator structures, and power generation environments. However, a systematic framework to clearly describe the connections and differences between these technologies is unavailable. In this review, a comprehensive overview of generator technologies and the typical mechanisms for harvesting water energy is provided. Considering the different roles of water in WEG processes, the related technologies are presented as two different scenarios. Moreover, a detailed analysis of the electrical potential formation in each WEG process is presented, and their similarities and differences are elucidated. Furthermore, a comprehensive compilation of advanced generator architectures and system designs based on hydrological cycle processes is presented, along with their respective energy efficiencies. These nanotechnology‐inspired small‐sized WEG devices show considerable potential for applications in the Internet of Things ecosystem (i.e., microelectronic devices, integrated circuits, and smart clothing). Finally, the prospects and future challenges of WEG devices are also summarized.

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  60. A Mesoporous Gold Sensor Unveils Phospho PD-L1 in Extracellular Vesicles as a Proxy for PD-L1 Expression in Lung Cancer Tissue Reviewed

    Karthik B. Shanmugasundaram, Emtiaz Ahmed, Xinzhe Miao, Arutha Kulasinghe, James A. Fletcher, James Monkman, Paul Mainwaring, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Hyeongyu Park, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi, Abu A. I. Sina, Kenneth O’Byrne, Alain Wuethrich, Matt Trau

    ACS Sensors   Vol. 9 ( 6 ) page: 3009 - 3016   2024.6

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  61. Pretreatment-free SERS sensing of microplastics using a self-attention-based neural network on hierarchically porous Ag foams Reviewed

    Olga Guselnikova, Andrii Trelin, Yunqing Kang, Pavel Postnikov, Makoto Kobashi, Asuka Suzuki, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Communications   Vol. 15 ( 1 )   2024.5

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    Low-cost detection systems are needed for the identification of microplastics (MPs) in environmental samples. However, their rapid identification is hindered by the need for complex isolation and pre-treatment methods. This study describes a comprehensive sensing platform to identify MPs in environmental samples without requiring independent separation or pre-treatment protocols. It leverages the physicochemical properties of macroporous-mesoporous silver (Ag) substrates templated with self-assembled polymeric micelles to concurrently separate and analyze multiple MP targets using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The hydrophobic layer on Ag aids in stabilizing the nanostructures in the environment and mitigates biofouling. To monitor complex samples with multiple MPs and to demultiplex numerous overlapping patterns, we develop a neural network (NN) algorithm called SpecATNet that employs a self-attention mechanism to resolve the complex dependencies and patterns in SERS data to identify six common types of MPs: polystyrene, polyethylene, polymethylmethacrylate, polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon, and polyethylene terephthalate. SpecATNet uses multi-label classification to analyze multi-component mixtures even in the presence of various interference agents. The combination of macroporous-mesoporous Ag substrates and self-attention-based NN technology holds potential to enable field monitoring of MPs by generating rich datasets that machines can interpret and analyze.

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  62. Hollow Porous CoP–Carbon Nanocages for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions Reviewed

    Shuaijie Wang, Mang Niu, Jie Zheng, Jin-Hua Liu, Zhihan Gao, Peng Wang, Xin Ning, Zhongli Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Seeram Ramakrishna, Yun-Ze Long

    ACS Applied Nano Materials   Vol. 7 ( 11 ) page: 12821 - 12829   2024.5

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  63. Stable FAPbI<sub>3</sub> Perovskite Solar Cells via Alkylammonium Chloride-Mediated Crystallization Control Reviewed

    Yan Chen, Boyuan Li, Yuxuan Ye, Xisheng Zhang, Baoning Wang, Honghong Fan, Brian Yuliarto, Sameh M. Osman, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yongqi Yin

    ACS Applied Materials &amp; Interfaces   Vol. 16 ( 22 ) page: 28402 - 28408   2024.5

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  64. Silica Confinement for Stable and Magnetic Co−Cu Alloy Nanoparticles in Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reviewed

    Chao Wan, Rong Li, Jiapei Wang, Dang‐guo Cheng, Fengqiu Chen, Lixin Xu, Mingbin Gao, Yunqing Kang, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Angewandte Chemie   Vol. 136 ( 24 )   2024.5

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    Ammonia borane (AB) with 19.6 wt % H<sub>2</sub> content is widely considered a safe and efficient medium for H<sub>2</sub> storage and release. Co‐based nanocatalysts present strong contenders for replacing precious metal‐based catalysts in AB hydrolysis due to their high activity and cost‐effectiveness. However, precisely adjusting the active centers and surface properties of Co‐based nanomaterials to enhance their activity, as well as suppressing the migration and loss of metal atoms to improve their stability, presents many challenges. In this study, mesoporous‐silica‐confined bimetallic Co−Cu nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen‐doped carbon (Co<sub>x</sub>Cu<sub>1−x</sub>@NC@mSiO<sub>2</sub>) were synthesized using a facile mSiO<sub>2</sub>‐confined thermal pyrolysis strategy. The obtained product, an optimized Co<sub>0.8</sub>Cu<sub>0.2</sub>@NC@mSiO<sub>2</sub> catalyst, exhibits enhanced performance with a turnover frequency of 240.9 mol<sub>H2</sub> ⋅ mol<sub>metal</sub> ⋅ min<sup>−1</sup> for AB hydrolysis at 298 K, surpassing most noble‐metal‐free catalysts. Moreover, Co<sub>0.8</sub>Cu<sub>0.2</sub>@NC@mSiO<sub>2</sub> demonstrates magnetic recyclability and extraordinary stability, with a negligible decline of only 0.8 % over 30 cycles of use. This enhanced performance was attributed to the synergistic effect between Co and Cu, as well as silica confinement. This work proposes a promising method for constructing noble‐metal‐free catalysts for AB hydrolysis.

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  65. Dealloying Strategies for Mesoporous AuCu Nanoparticles: Impact on Internal Metallic Structure and Electrocatalytic Performance Reviewed

    Asep Sugih Nugraha, Aditya Ashok, Wei Xia, Hirokatsu Miyata, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yoshio Bando, Minsu Han, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small Structures   Vol. 5 ( 9 )   2024.5

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    Tailoring the surface structure of the mesoporous metal catalysts is pivotal for influencing both the catalytic activity and selectivity. Through the dealloying of bimetallic alloys, surface modification is achieved by dissolving unstable components, thereby forming a multitude of catalytically active sites. In this study, highly enhanced electrocatalysts are fabricated via chemical etching of mesoporous AuCu alloy nanoparticles prepared through the self‐assembly of micelles. The presence of large mesoporosity (&gt;10 nm) with rich defect sites on the surface, along with the synergistic effect arising from the AuCu bimetallic alloy, effectively boosts electrocatalytic performance for the ethanol oxidation reaction. This strategy demonstrates a promising strategy to further enhance the catalytic performance of Au‐based mesoporous nanoparticles by eliminating the unstable metal component and refining the mesoporous structure with an abundance of various active sites.

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  66. Surfactant‐Free, Size‐Controllable, and Scalable Green Synthesis of ZIF‐8 Particles with Narrow Size Distribution by Tuning Key Reaction Parameters in Water Solvent Reviewed

    Donggyun Kim, Jinhyeon Park, Jisoo Park, Jieun Jang, Minsu Han, Si‐Hyung Lim, Du Yeol Ryu, Jungmok You, Wenkai Zhu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jeonghun Kim

    Small Methods   Vol. 8 ( 12 )   2024.5

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    The chemical/physical properties and reliable performance of nanoporous materials are strongly influenced by the particle size and corresponding distribution. Among many types of MOFs, ZIF‐8, is still widely used and many studies have been conducted to control the particle size and uniformity of ZIF‐8 using surfactants and organic solvents. However, the use of surfactants and organic solvents process is expensive and may cause environmental pollution. For the first time, in this paper, a surfactant‐free, size‐controllable, and scalable green synthesis method of ZIF‐8 particles is reported using four reaction parameters (temperature, concentration, pouring time, and reactant ratio) that affect the formation of nuclei and growth of ZIF‐8 crystals. The as‐synthesized ZIF‐8 nanoparticles show great uniformity and controllable particle sizes in the wide range of 147–915 nm. In addition, a 2 L large‐scale synthesis of ZIF‐8 with narrow size distribution is developed by finely tuned particle size in water without any additives. To demonstrate the efficient utilization of nanopores according to the particle size and size distribution, an adsorption test is conducted on the ZIF‐8 nanoparticles. This study will support the synthesis of size‐controlled ZIF‐8 with narrow size distribution and their composites for achieving high performance in the emerging applications.

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  67. Mesoporous Gold: Substrate‐Dependent Growth Dynamics, Strain Accumulation, and Electrocatalytic Activity for Biosensing Reviewed

    Hyeongyu Park, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Aditya Ashok, Minjun Kim, Md Abdul Wahab, Jun Zhou, Yukana Terasawa, Carlos Salomon Gallo, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 35 )   2024.4

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    Understanding the growth of mesoporous crystalline materials, such as mesoporous metals, on different substrates can provide valuable insights into the crystal growth dynamics and the redox reactions that influence their electrochemical sensing performance. Herein, it is demonstrated how the amorphous nature of the glass substrate can suppress the typical &lt;111&gt; oriented growth in mesoporous Au (mAu) films. The suppressed &lt;111&gt; growth is manifested as an accumulation of strain, leading to the generation of abundant surface defects, which are beneficial for enhancing the electrochemical activity. The fine structuring attained enables dramatically accelerated diffusion and enhances the electrochemical sensing performance for disease‐specific biomolecules. As a proof‐of‐concept, the as‐fabricated glass‐grown mAu film demonstrates high sensitivity in electrochemical detection of SARS‐CoV‐2‐specific RNA with a limit of detection (LoD) as low as 1 attomolar (aM).

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  68. Regulating Functional Groups Enhances the Performance of Flexible Microporous MXene/Bacterial Cellulose Electrodes in Supercapacitors Reviewed

    Yijia Luo, Wenxiu Que, Yi Tang, Yunqing Kang, Xiaoqing Bin, Zhenwei Wu, Brian Yuliarto, Bowen Gao, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 18 ) page: 11675 - 11687   2024.4

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  69. Dynamical Janus‐Like Behavior Excited by Passive Cold‐Heat Modulation in the Earth‐Sun/Universe System: Opportunities and Challenges Reviewed

    Zhengtong Li, Jia‐Han Zhang, Jiaoyang Li, Song Wang, Lvfei Zhang, Cheng‐Yu He, Peng Lin, Saad Melhi, Tao Yang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 32 )   2024.4

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    The utilization of solar‐thermal energy and universal cold energy has led to many innovative designs that achieve effective temperature regulation in different application scenarios. Numerous studies on passive solar heating and radiation cooling often operate independently (or actively control the conversion) and lack a cohesive framework for deep connections. This work provides a concise overview of the recent breakthroughs in solar heating and radiation cooling by employing a mechanism material in the application model. Furthermore, the utilization of dynamic Janus‐like behavior serves as a novel nexus to elucidate the relationship between solar heating and radiation cooling, allowing for the analysis of dynamic conversion strategies across various applications. Additionally, special discussions are provided to address specific requirements in diverse applications, such as optimizing light transmission for clothing or window glass. Finally, the challenges and opportunities associated with the development of solar heating and radiation cooling applications are underscored, which hold immense potential for substantial carbon emission reduction and environmental preservation. This work aims to ignite interest and lay a solid foundation for researchers to conduct in‐depth studies on effective and self‐adaptive regulation of cooling and heating.

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  70. Advancements in Noble Metal-Decorated Porous Carbon Nanoarchitectures: Key Catalysts for Direct Liquid Fuel Cells Reviewed

    Huajie Huang, Xiangjie Guo, Chi Zhang, Lu Yang, Quanguo Jiang, Haiyan He, Mohammed A. Amin, Wafa Ali Alshahrani, Jian Zhang, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 15 ) page: 10341 - 10373   2024.4

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  71. Recent advances in Ru/Ir-based electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen evolution reaction Reviewed

    Guoliang Gao, Zixu Sun, Xueli Chen, Guang Zhu, Bowen Sun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shude Liu

    Applied Catalysis B: Environmental   Vol. 343   page: 123584 - 123584   2024.4

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  72. Recrystallization strategy of ZnBTC nanowires and derivates for supercapacitor application Reviewed

    Fei-Bao Zhang, Zu-Shun Fan, Brian Yuliarto, Sameh M. Osman, Minjun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 486   page: 150112 - 150112   2024.4

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  73. Theory of Chiral Electrodeposition by Micro-Nano-Vortexes under a Vertical Magnetic Field-2: Chiral Three-Dimensional (3D) Nucleation by Nano-Vortexes Reviewed

    Ryoichi Morimoto, Miki Miura, Atsushi Sugiyama, Makoto Miura, Yoshinobu Oshikiri, Iwao Mogi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ryoichi Aogaki

    Magnetochemistry   Vol. 10 ( 4 ) page: 25 - 25   2024.3

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    The contributions of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) vortexes to chiral electrodeposition in a vertical magnetic field were theoretically examined based on the three-generation model of the 2D nucleus, 3D nucleus, and screw dislocation; for the vortexes to rotate in the second and third-generation, the kinematic viscosity must be at least 10−18 and 10−30 times lower than the ordinary value in the first generation, i.e., almost equal to zero. This implies that the ionic vacancy created on the electrode surface works as an atomic-scale lubricant. At the same time, the vortexes played three roles: promotion and suppression of nucleation, and transport of the chirality from the upper generation to the lower generation through precessional motion. Then, the rule of the chirality transfer was established, and finally, the relationship between the chiral activity and magnetic field was clarified in the presence and absence of chloride ions.

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  74. Ultrahigh Surface Area Hierarchically Porous Carbon Materials from Polyacrylamide–Cellulose Hydrogel for High-Performance Supercapacitors Reviewed

    Nadiia Velychkivska, Anna Golunova, Atanu Panda, Pragati A. Shinde, Renzhi Ma, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jonathan P. Hill, Jan Labuta, Lok Kumar Shrestha

    ACS Applied Energy Materials   Vol. 7 ( 7 ) page: 2906 - 2917   2024.3

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  75. 14‐Electron Redox Chemistry Enabled by Salen‐Based π‐Conjugated Framework Polymer Boosting High‐Performance Lithium‐Ion Storage Reviewed

    Xinlu Zhang, Seyedeh Alieh Kazemi, Xingtao Xu, Jonathan P. Hill, Jiachen Wang, Haibo Li, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yun Wang, Likun Pan

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 28 )   2024.3

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    A paucity of redox centers, poor charge transport properties, and low structural stability of organic materials obstruct their use in practical applications. Herein, these issues have been addressed through the use of a redox‐active salen‐based framework polymer (RSFP) containing multiple redox‐active centers in π‐conjugated configuration for applications in lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs). Based on its unique architecture, RSFP exhibits a superior reversible capacity of 671.8 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.05 A g<sup>−1</sup> after 168 charge‐discharge cycles. Importantly, the lithiation/de‐lithiation performance is enhanced during operation, leading to an unprecedented reversible capacity of 946.2 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 3500 cycles at 2 A g<sup>−1</sup>. The structural evolution of RSFP is studied ex situ using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, revealing multiple active C═N, C─O, and C═O sites and aromatic sites such as benzene rings. Remarkably, the emergence of C═O originated from C─O is triggered by an electrochemical process, which is beneficial for improving reversible lithiation/delithiation behavior. Furthermore, the respective strong and weak binding interactions between redox centers and lithium ions, corresponding to theoretical capacities of 670.1 and 938.2 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, have been identified by density functional theory calculations manifesting 14‐electron redox reactions. This work sheds new light on routes for the development of redox‐active organic materials for energy storage applications.

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  76. Self‐Assembled 2D Sheets of an Amphiphilic Sexiphenyl Exhibit Intense Polarized Blue Emission in the Solid State Reviewed

    Pramita Mondal, Jonathan P. Hill, Gouranga Manna, Sharmistha De Dalui, Edward A. Neal, Gary. J. Richards, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Somobrata Acharya

    Advanced Optical Materials   Vol. 12 ( 18 )   2024.3

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    Distinct from inorganic 2D nanomaterials (e.g., graphene, MoS<sub>2</sub>, etc,), self‐assembled organic 2D materials are significant due to the unique advantages of fine structure tunability and functionality. Electronically and photofunctionally‐active compounds (e.g., pentacene, p‐sexiphenyl) are highly attractive for applications but are limited by difficult handling and the existence of only a few native structures of the compounds. Here, it is shown that a p‐sexiphenyl derivative incorporated into 2D multilamellar sheets with chromophores oriented in the layers exhibits a significant polarization of photoluminescence. Highly emissive, amphiphilic sexiphenyl with hydrophilic/hydrophobic groups self‐assembles at air–water interface with chromophore orientation in the resulting films being controlled by monolayer compression. Large‐area multilamellar structures with p‐sexiphenyl chromophores highly oriented against the 2D plane are prepared by consecutive film transfers. The 2D sheets exhibit significant polarization of photoluminescence with polarization ratio 0.8 between orthogonal in‐plane axes. Notably, multilamellar structures cannot be established for the same p‐sexiphenyl using thermotropic processing thus emphasizing the importance of the 2D sheet multilayer synthesis process. Amphiphile design can be applied for the tailored synthesis of large‐area multilayered 2D sheets and used to construct highly efficient light‐emitting devices.

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  77. Mild selective photochemical oxidation of an organic sulfide using OxP-polyimide porous polymers as singlet oxygen generators Reviewed

    Jan Hynek, Daniel T. Payne, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Mandeep K. Chahal, Renzhi Ma, Jiang Dong, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jonathan P. Hill

    Science and Technology of Advanced Materials   Vol. 25 ( 1 )   2024.3

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  78. Heterometallic Electrocatalysts Derived from High-Nuclearity Metal Clusters for Efficient Overall Water Splitting Reviewed

    Fu-Chun Pan, Jun Jia, Feng Gong, Yonghui Liu, Shude Liu, Seong Chan Jun, Dunmin Lin, Yuzheng Guo, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yu Huo

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 8 ) page: 6202 - 6214   2024.2

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  79. Nanoporous Dna Field Effect Transistor with Potential for Random‐Access Memory Applications: A Selectivity Performance Evaluation Reviewed

    Volkan Kilinc, Ryoma Hayakawa, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yutaka Wakayama, Jonathan P. Hill

    Advanced Sensor Research   Vol. 3 ( 5 )   2024.2

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    Methods to encode digital data items as strands of synthetic DNA followed by selective data retrieval have been demonstrated. However, these initially bio‐oriented processes remain slow and not optimized. DNA field‐effect transistor (DNA‐FET) is studied here as a possible random‐access memory (RAM) device for simple, selective and rapid ssDNA fragment retrieval used as data pool identifier. The DNA‐FET is based on a co‐planar Au‐gated fully organic transistor appended with short single‐stranded DNA (ssDNA) probes bearing a blocking molecule to prevent partial hybridization and achieve near perfect selectivity for short length ssDNA (up to 45 nt). Examination of transconductance of the novel active layer incorporating a DNA nanopore architecture reveals enhanced binding site accessibility. This, in turn, facilitates discriminatory hybridization, particularly in the physical retrieval of short‐length ssDNA from a competitive, concentrated ssDNA background pool consisting of nine different sequences, with at least one nucleotide difference. The DNA‐FET exhibits rapid operation (9 min) in the millivolt range, low detection limit (sub‐femtomolar), high selectivity and reusability. Considering the straightforward concept, near error‐free identification capacity and hypothetically outstanding scalability, the DNA‐FET described here has potential as a foundation for further exploration of advanced RAM technology in the DNA data storage process.

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  80. Structural design of Janus lamellar membrane based on bismuth oxychloride for comprehensive solar energy utilization Reviewed

    Weiming Zhou, Hongqiang Huang, Chong Wang, Liwei Wang, Xiangfeng Lin, Yusuke Asakura, Yusuke Yamauchi, Sameh M. Osman, Zhanhui Yuan

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 481   page: 148456 - 148456   2024.2

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  81. Pt Nanoparticle–Mn Single-Atom Pairs for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reviewed

    Xiaoqian Wei, Shaojia Song, Weiwei Cai, Yunqing Kang, Qie Fang, Ling Ling, Yingji Zhao, Zexing Wu, Xiaokai Song, Xingtao Xu, Sameh M. Osman, Weiyu Song, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Chengzhou Zhu

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 5 ) page: 4308 - 4319   2024.1

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  82. Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes Reviewed

    Azhar Alowasheeir, Nagy L. Torad, Toru Asahi, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yoshio Bando, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yukana Terasawa, Minsu Han

    Science and Technology of Advanced Materials   Vol. 25 ( 1 )   2024.1

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  83. Excess heat production of the pair annihilation of ionic vacancies in a copper redox reaction using a double bipolar MHD electrode Reviewed

    Makoto Miura, Atsushi Sugiyama, Yoshinobu Oshikiri, Ryoichi Morimoto, Iwao Mogi, Miki Miura, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ryoichi Aogaki

    Scientific Reports   Vol. 14 ( 1 )   2024.1

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    Through a copper double bipolar magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) electrode (MHDE) producing twice the amounts of ionic vacancies than a conventional single MHDE, the molar excess heat of the pair annihilation of ionic vacancies, 702 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> at 10 T on average was obtained in a copper redox reaction. It was about twice as large as that of a single MHDE, 387 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> at the same magnetic field. This result strongly suggests that a multi-channel bipolar MHDE will produce much greater excess heat. To conserve the linear momentum and electric charge during electron transfer in an electrode reaction, ionic vacancies are created, storing the solvation energy in the polarized core of the order of 0.1 nm, and the pair annihilation of the vacancies with opposite charges liberates the energy as excess heat. The promoted excess heat by the double bipolar MHDE with a diffuser at 10 T was 710 ± 144 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>, whereas as mentioned above, 702 ± 426 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> was obtained by the same electrode without such a diffuser. From the theoretical excess heat of 1140 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>, the collision efficiencies in pair annihilation were 0.623 ± 0.126 and 0.616 ± 0.374, respectively. From these results, the reproducibility of the thermal measurement was experimentally validated. At the same time, it was concluded that at magnetic fields beyond 10 T, the concentration of ionic vacancy and the collision efficiency take constant uppermost values.

    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51834-w

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  84. Surface Curvature Matters in Electrochemical Reactions Reviewed

    Cuiling Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Central Science   Vol. 10 ( 1 ) page: 16 - 18   2024.1

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  85. Hierarchical Spatial Confinement Unlocking the Storage Limit of MoS<sub>2</sub> for Flexible High-Energy Supercapacitors Reviewed

    Ling Kang, Shude Liu, Qia Zhang, Jianxiong Zou, Jin Ai, Donghong Qiao, Wenda Zhong, Yuxiang Liu, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jian Zhang

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 3 ) page: 2149 - 2161   2024.1

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  86. Integrated Sensors for Soft Medical Robotics Reviewed

    Yulin Qiu, Aditya Ashok, Chi Cong Nguyen, Yusuke Yamauchi, Thanh Nho Do, Hoang‐Phuong Phan

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 22 )   2024.1

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    Minimally invasive procedures assisted by soft robots for surgery, diagnostics, and drug delivery have unprecedented benefits over traditional solutions from both patient and surgeon perspectives. However, the translation of such technology into commercialization remains challenging. The lack of perception abilities is one of the obstructive factors paramount for a safe, accurate and efficient robot‐assisted intervention. Integrating different types of miniature sensors onto robotic end‐effectors is a promising trend to compensate for the perceptual deficiencies in soft robots. For example, haptic feedback with force sensors helps surgeons to control the interaction force at the tool‐tissue interface, impedance sensing of tissue electrical properties can be used for tumor detection. The last decade has witnessed significant progress in the development of multimodal sensors built on the advancement in engineering, material science and scalable micromachining technologies. This review article provides a snapshot on common types of integrated sensors for soft medical robots. It covers various sensing mechanisms, examples for practical and clinical applications, standard manufacturing processes, as well as insights on emerging engineering routes for the fabrication of novel and high‐performing sensing devices.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308805

  87. Hierarchical bimetallic metal-organic frameworks with controllable assembling sub-units and interior architectures for enhanced ammonia detection Reviewed

    Silvia Chowdhury, Nagy L. Torad, Manjeet Godara, Ahmed A.M. El-Amir, Gilang Gumilar, Aditya Ashok, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Ibrahim Abdullah Alnaser, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Nirat Ray, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 480   page: 147990 - 147990   2024.1

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  88. Superconducting joints using reacted multifilament MgB2 wires: A technology toward cryogen-free MRI magnets Reviewed

    Dipak Patel, Akiyoshi Matsumoto, Hiroaki Kumakura, Yuka Hara, Toru Hara, Minoru Maeda, Hao Liang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Seyong Choi, Jung Ho Kim, Md Shahriar A. Hossain

    Journal of Magnesium and Alloys   Vol. 12 ( 1 ) page: 159 - 170   2024.1

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  89. Engineering a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-confined Ru–MgO hetero-structured nanopair as a high-performance catalyst for ammonia borane hydrolysis Reviewed

    Jialei Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Jiafu Li, Hao Gang, Donghai Mei, Dongming Yin, Ruiping Deng, Yifeng Zhu, Xingyun Li, Ning Wang, Sameh M. Osman, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Materials Horizons     2024

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    A sub-nano interfacial catalytic structure is orchestrated by tailor-designing a hollow bowl-like porous carbon-confined Ru–MgO hetero-structured nanopair as a high-performance catalyst for ammonia borane hydrolysis.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01909h

  90. First-principles studies of enhanced oxygen reduction reactions on graphene- and nitrogen-doped graphene-coated platinum surfaces Reviewed

    Ho Ngoc Nam, Quan Manh Phung, Pongpol Choeichom, Yusuke Yamauchi, Nagahiro Saito

    Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics   Vol. 26 ( 14 ) page: 10711 - 10722   2024

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    Graphene coating and N-doped graphene coating are not only good physical protective layers but also have efficient ORR catalytic activity on platinum surfaces, which is important for promoting high-performance fuel cell technology.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00269e

  91. Nanoarchitectonics of ultrafine molybdenum carbide nanocrystals into three-dimensional nitrogen-doped carbon framework for capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Haolin Li, Shuaihua Zhang, Bohan Liu, Xiaoheng Li, Ningzhao Shang, Xiaoxian Zhao, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Chemical Science   Vol. 15 ( 29 ) page: 11540 - 11549   2024

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    Ultrafine MoC nanocrystals are confined within the MOF-derived NC matrix to generating NC/MoC. The NC/MoC based electrode achieves high CDI performance.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00971a

  92. Sunlight-driven and gram-scale vanillin production <i>via</i> Mn-defected γ-MnO<sub>2</sub> catalyst in aqueous environment Reviewed

    Qingping Ke, Yurong Zhang, Chao Wan, Jun Tang, Shenglai Li, Xu Guo, Minsu Han, Takashi Hamada, Sameh M. Osman, Yunqing Kang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science     2024

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    We demonstrate Mn-defected γ-MnO<sub>2</sub> as photocatalyst for synthesis of vanillin in aqueous environment under room temperature. The ˙OH species on Mn-defected γ-MnO<sub>2</sub> act as reactive oxygen species for oxidation of vanillyl alcohol into vanillin.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05654f

  93. SiO<sub>2</sub> assisted Cu<sup>0</sup>–Cu<sup>+</sup>–NH<sub>2</sub> composite interfaces for efficient CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to C<sub>2+</sub> products Reviewed

    Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Han Jiao, Xin Wang, Lei Bian, Yuan Liu, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 2 ) page: 1218 - 1232   2024

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    SiO<sub>2</sub> assisted abundant Cu<sup>0</sup>–Cu<sup>+</sup>–NH<sub>2</sub> composite interfaces enhance the adsorption and activation of CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O, strengthen the adsorption of CO intermediates, and promote C–C coupling to produce C<sub>2+</sub> products.

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  94. Swelling and delamination of inorganic homoionic montmorillonite clay in water–polar organic mixed solvents Reviewed

    Teruyuki Nakato, Munehiro Kubota, Yuki Otsuka, Yuta Yane, Kosei Orio, Emiko Mouri, Yusuke Yamauchi, Hirokatsu Miyata

    Dalton Transactions   Vol. 53 ( 17 ) page: 7571 - 7579   2024

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    Smectite-type clays with interlayer inorganic cations can be swollen and delaminated in water–polar organic mixed solvents.

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  95. Selective synthesis of monodisperse bimetallic nickel–cobalt phosphates with different nanoarchitectures for battery-like supercapacitors Reviewed

    Ni Luh Wulan Septiani, Silvia Chowdhury, Andri Hardiansyah, Mia Rinawati, Min-Hsin Yeh, Hiroki Nara, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Brian Yuliarto

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 23 ) page: 14045 - 14058   2024

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    This work reports the selective synthesis of monodisperse nickel–cobalt phosphate particles with different structures for battery-like supercapacitors.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3ta06584g

  96. Robust surface coating materials for chemical warfare agent simulant detoxification using ladder-like poly(silsesquioxane) and metal–organic framework composites Reviewed

    Seungjae Lee, Seungjae Hur, Keunhong Jeong, Hoesun Hwang, Jungkyu Choi, Nithima Khaorapapong, Kyung-Youl Baek, Jin Young Seo, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jongbeom Na

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 45 ) page: 31386 - 31395   2024

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    Robust composites are designed to degrade chemical warfare agents by integrating UiO-66 catalysts and branched poly(ethyleneimine) into a ladder-like poly(silsesquioxane) matrix, making them ideal for protective coatings.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4ta04668d

  97. 2D arrays of hollow carbon nanoboxes: outward contraction-induced hollowing mechanism in Fe–N–C catalysts Reviewed

    Xiaokai Song, Xiaoke Wang, Jiamin Wei, Shenghua Zhou, Haifeng Wang, Jiali Lou, Yaqi Zhang, Yuhai Liu, Luyao Zou, Yingji Zhao, Xiaoqian Wei, Sameh M. Osman, Xiaopeng Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science   Vol. 15 ( 26 ) page: 10110 - 10120   2024

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    A structural and electronic dual-modulation is achieved on 2D arrays of hollow carbon nanoboxes, exhibiting exceptional performance in rechargeable zinc–air batteries.

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  98. A carbon-based bifunctional heterogeneous enzyme: toward sustainable pollution control Reviewed

    Yuting Sun, Ming Guo, Shengnan Hu, Yankun Jia, Wenkai Zhu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Chaohai Wang

    Chemical Science   Vol. 15 ( 42 ) page: 17608 - 17617   2024

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    A carbon-based bifunctional heterogeneous enzyme was prepared. The carrier structure, immobilized enzyme structure, enzymatic properties, stability performance and DEHP removal were also investigated.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4sc03752a

  99. A plasmonic mesoporous gold-based SERS-microfluidic platform for the detection of infectious diseases Reviewed

    Mostafa Kamal Masud, Daigo Natsuhara, Yuchen Dai, Javeria Bashir, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Saad M. Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Md. Shahriar Hossain, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Takayuki Shibata, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry C   Vol. 12 ( 44 ) page: 17977 - 17985   2024

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    Integrating mesoporous gold NP-based SERS nanotags with microfluidics offers a rapid, reliable, and sensitive approach for the multiplexed detection of SARS-CoV-2 and similar infectious diseases.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4tc01638f

  100. A sequential liquid dispensing method in a centrifugal microfluidic device operating at a constant rotational speed for the multiplexed genetic detection of foodborne pathogens Reviewed

    Daigo Natsuhara, Yuka Kiba, Ryogo Saito, Shunya Okamoto, Moeto Nagai, Yusuke Yamauchi, Masashi Kitamura, Takayuki Shibata

    RSC Advances   Vol. 14 ( 31 ) page: 22606 - 22617   2024

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    We propose a sequential liquid dispensing method in a centrifugal microfluidic device for the multiplexed genetic detection.

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  101. Amphipathic emulsion binder for enhanced performance of lithium–sulfur batteries Reviewed

    Yuan He, Xulong Jing, Tianxing Lai, Dong Jiang, Chao Wan, Pavel S. Postnikov, Olga Guselnikova, Lixin Xu, Xiaojun He, Yusuke Yamauchi, Biyu Jin

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 21 ) page: 12681 - 12690   2024

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    The S/HBEA cell achieves an initial discharge capacity of 866.13 mA h g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.5C with a capacity decay of merely 0.13% per cycle during 300 cycles.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4ta01037j

  102. Enhanced redox kinetics of Prussian blue analogues for superior electrochemical deionization performance Reviewed

    Jiabao Li, Ruoxing Wang, Lanlan Han, Tianyi Wang, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Yiyong Mai, Chengyin Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Chemical Science   Vol. 15 ( 30 ) page: 11814 - 11824   2024

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    The Mn substitution and structure optimization via ppy connection confer enhanced ion/electron migration to NiHCF. This results in rapid redox kinetics, improves electrode integrity, and ultimately ensures high desalination performance.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00686k

  103. Giant piezoresponse in nanoporous (Ba,Ca)(Ti,Zr)O<sub>3</sub> thin film Reviewed

    Motasim Billah, Yukana Terasawa, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Toru Asahi, Mohamed Barakat Zakaria Hegazy, Takahiro Nagata, Toyohiro Chikyow, Fumihiko Uesugi, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science   Vol. 15 ( 24 ) page: 9147 - 9154   2024

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    Nanoporous Ba<sub>0.85</sub>Ca<sub>0.15</sub>(Ti<sub>0.9</sub>Zr<sub>0.1</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> (BCZT) films, as lead-free piezoelectrics, exhibited a d<sub>33</sub> ∼10 times higher than nonporous BCZT, making them promising for high-density dielectric capacitors and energy harvesters.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06712b

  104. Insights into adsorbent materials for lithium extraction by capacitive deionization: reconceptualizing the role of materials informatics Reviewed

    Liang Bai, Ruibo Xu, Wenjie Wu, Chenchen Ma, Sheng Li, Huimin Gao, Dan Luo, Botong Liu, Saad Melhi, Yadong Zhao, Zhong Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 18 ) page: 10676 - 10685   2024

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    The potential of materials informatics in designing lithium extraction materials for capacitive deionization have been discussed.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3ta07069g

  105. Interfacial modulation of Ru catalysts using B, N co-doped porous carbon-confined MoC quantum dots for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction performance Reviewed

    Shumin Xie, Mang Niu, Xingyun Li, Yang Lei, Huanfang Zhang, Shuai Xu, Deyu Wang, Sameh M. Osman, Zhi Peng, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 30 ) page: 19462 - 19469   2024

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    B, N-doped porous carbon confined MoC quantum dots were engineered as a facile carrier and electronic stimulator to confine Ru clusters for high-performance hydrogen evolution reaction.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4ta02442g

  106. Maximizing active site utilization in carbocatalysts for high-performance oxygen reduction reactions and zinc–air battery-powered capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Xiaofeng Mou, Jiale Zhang, Bin Zhao, Yanli Dong, Huimin Liu, Jiaxu Liang, Xiaoyu Xin, Yusuke Asakura, Shuaihua Zhang, Zhichang Xiao, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 12 ( 32 ) page: 20868 - 20878   2024

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    A structure-property relationship is disclosed between electrochemical surface area and active site utilization in ORR. The optimized NPC–Zn exhibits excellent zinc–air battery performance, serving as a power to drive capacitive deionization devices.

    DOI: 10.1039/d4ta03422h

  107. Enhancing Electrocatalytic Performance via Thickness-Tuned Hollow N-Doped Mesoporous Carbon with Embedded Co Nanoparticles for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Reviewed

    Yingji Zhao, Liyang Zhu, Jing Tang, Lei Fu, Dong Jiang, Xiaoqian Wei, Hiroki Nara, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 18 ( 1 ) page: 373 - 382   2023.12

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  108. Anisotropic Interface Successive Assembly for Bowl-Shaped Metal–Organic Framework Nanoreactors with Precisely Controllable Meso-/Microporous Nanodomains Reviewed

    Guiyuan Zhong, Guangrui Chen, Ji Han, Ruigang Sun, Bin Zhao, Haidong Xu, Sibo Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Buyuan Guan

    ACS Nano   Vol. 17 ( 24 ) page: 25061 - 25069   2023.12

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    DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07635

  109. Selective Etching of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Open Porous Structures: Mass-Efficient Catalysts with Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction for Fuel Cells Reviewed

    Jingjing Li, Wei Xia, Xingtao Xu, Dong Jiang, Ze-Xing Cai, Jing Tang, Yanna Guo, Xianli Huang, Tao Wang, Jianping He, Buxing Han, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 50 ) page: 27262 - 27272   2023.12

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  110. A facile dual-template-directed successive assembly approach to hollow multi-shell mesoporous metal–organic framework particles Reviewed

    Haidong Xu, Ji Han, Bin Zhao, Ruigang Sun, Guiyuan Zhong, Guangrui Chen, Yusuke Yamauchi, Buyuan Guan

    Nature Communications   Vol. 14 ( 1 )   2023.12

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    Hollow multi-shell mesoporous metal–organic framework (MOF) particles with accessible compartmentalization environments, plentiful heterogeneous interfaces, and abundant framework diversity are expected to hold great potential for catalysis, energy conversion, and biotechnology. However, their synthetic methodology has not yet been established. In this work, a facile dual-template-directed successive assembly approach has been developed for the preparation of monodisperse hollow multi-shell mesoporous MOF (UiO-66-NH<sub>2</sub>) particles through one-step selective etching of successively grown multi-layer MOFs with alternating two types of mesostructured layers. This strategy enables the preparation of hollow multi-shell mesoporous UiO-66-NH<sub>2</sub> nanostructures with controllable shell numbers, accessible mesochannels, large pore volume, tunable shell thickness and chamber sizes. The methodology relies on creating multiple alternating layers of two different mesostructured MOFs via dual-template-directed successive assembly and their difference in framework stability upon chemical etching. Benefiting from the highly accessible Lewis acidic sites and the accumulation of reactants within the multi-compartment architecture, the resultant hollow multi-shell mesoporous UiO-66-NH<sub>2</sub> particles exhibit enhanced catalytic activity for CO<sub>2</sub> cycloaddition reaction. The dual-template-directed successive assembly strategy paves the way toward the rational construction of elaborate hierarchical MOF nanoarchitectures with specific physical and chemical features for different applications.

    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43259-2

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  111. A quasi-solid state polymer electrolyte for high-rate and long-life sodium-metal batteries Reviewed

    S.K. Vineeth, Chhail Bihari Soni, Sungjemmenla, C. Sanjaykumar, Yusuke Yamauchi, Minsu Han, Vipin Kumar

    Journal of Energy Storage   Vol. 73   page: 108780 - 108780   2023.12

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  112. Surface curvature effect on single-atom sites for the oxygen reduction reaction: A model of mesoporous MOF-derived carbon Reviewed

    Jingjing Li, Wei Xia, Yanna Guo, Ruijuan Qi, Xingtao Xu, Dong Jiang, Tao Wang, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Jianping He, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 477   page: 146841 - 146841   2023.12

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  113. Unleashing the power of capacitive deionization: Advancing ion removal with biomass-derived porous carbonaceous electrodes Reviewed

    Hai Deng, Ziquan Wang, Minjun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi, Stephen J. Eichhorn, Maria-Magdalena Titirici, Libo Deng

    Nano Energy   Vol. 117   page: 108914 - 108914   2023.12

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  114. Publisher Correction: Mesoporous multimetallic nanospheres with exposed highly entropic alloy sites (Nature Communications, (2023), 14, 1, (4182), 10.1038/s41467-023-39157-2)

    Yunqing Kang, Ovidiu Cretu, Jun Kikkawa, Koji Kimoto, Hiroki Nara, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Hiroki Kawamoto, Miharu Eguchi, Ting Liao, Ziqi Sun, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Communications   Vol. 14 ( 1 )   2023.12

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    Correction to: Nature Communications, published online 13 July 2023 The original version of the Supplementary Information associated with this Article included incorrect Supplementary Datasets. Dataset 1 reported an editorial policy checklist; Dataset 3 reported a general description of Supplementary Figures and Tables contained in the Supplementary Information PDF file; Dataset 4 contained editorial instructions to the authors for the preparation of the final version of the article. Datasets 1, 3, and 4 have been removed in the corrected version of the Article. In addition, the Reporting Summary and the Source Data file were originally published with the wrong titles of Dataset 2 and Dataset 5. The HTML version of the article has been corrected.

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  115. Unlocking Catalytic Potential: Encasing CoP Nanoparticles within Mesoporous CoFeP Nanocubes for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction Reviewed

    Lei Fu, Jun Zhou, Zilin Zhou, Bing Xiao, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yunqing Kang, Kai Wu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 17 ( 22 ) page: 22744 - 22754   2023.11

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  116. Multi‐Scale Engineered 2D Carbon Polyhedron Array with Enhanced Electrocatalytic Performance Reviewed

    Xiaokai Song, Yujie Song, Xiaopeng Li, Xiaotong Wu, Zequn Wang, Xuhui Sun, Meng An, Xiaoqian Wei, Yingji Zhao, Jiamin Wei, Chenglu Bi, Jianhua Sun, Hiroki Nara, Jungmok You, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 11 )   2023.11

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    Electrocatalyst engineering from the atomic to macroscopic level of electrocatalysts is one of the most powerful routes to boost the performance of electrochemical devices. However, multi‐scale structure engineering mainly focuses on the range of atomic‐to‐particle scale such as hierarchical porosity engineering, while catalyst engineering at the macroscopic level, such as the arrangement configuration of nanoparticles, is often overlooked. Here, a 2D carbon polyhedron array with a multi‐scale engineered structure via facile chemical etching, ice‐templating induced self‐assembly, and high‐temperature pyrolysis processes is reported. Controlled phytic acid etching of the carbon precursor introduces homogeneous atomic phosphorous and nitrogen doping, as well as a well‐defined mesoporous structure. Subsequent ice‐templated self‐assembly triggers the formation of a 2D particle array superstructure. The atomic‐level doping gives rise to high intrinsic activity, while the well‐engineered porous structure and particle arrangement addresses the mass transport limitations at the microscopic particle level and macroscopic electrode level. As a result, the as‐prepared electrocatalyst delivers outstanding performance toward oxygen reduction reaction in both acidic and alkaline media, which is better than recently reported state‐of‐the‐art metal‐free electrocatalysts. Molecular dynamics simulation together with extensive characterizations indicate that the performance enhancement originates from multi‐scale structural synergy.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305459

  117. Dynamics-driven tailoring of sub-nanometric Pt-Ni bimetals confined in hierarchical zeolite for catalytic hydrodeoxygenation Reviewed

    Yajie Tian, Longhui Guo, Congzhen Qiao, Zixu Sun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shude Liu

    Applied Catalysis B: Environmental   Vol. 336   page: 122945 - 122945   2023.11

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  118. Controlled synthesis of hollow carbon ring incorporated g-C3N4 tubes for boosting photocatalytic H2O2 production Reviewed

    Hao Luo, Tianshang Shan, Jianwen Zhou, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Rongjian Sa, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jungmok You, Yusuke Asakura, Zhanhui Yuan, He Xiao

    Applied Catalysis B: Environmental   Vol. 337   page: 122933 - 122933   2023.11

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  119. Photocatalytic dye degradation by BaTiO3/zeolitic imidazolate framework composite Reviewed

    Jaykishon Swain, Anulipsa Priyadarshini, Sugato Hajra, Swati Panda, Jagannath Panda, Raghabendra Samantaray, Yusuke Yamauchi, Minsu Han, Hoe Joon Kim, Rojalin Sahu

    Journal of Alloys and Compounds   Vol. 965   page: 171438 - 171438   2023.11

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  120. Superconducting joints of reacted monofilament MgB<sub>2</sub> wires sintered by hot uniaxial pressing system Reviewed

    Hao Liang, Andrzej Morawski, Dipak Patel, Tomasz Cetner, Md Motasim Billah, Matt Rindfleisch, Richard Taylor, Yusuke Yamauchi, Md Shahriar A Hossain

    Superconductor Science and Technology   Vol. 36 ( 12 ) page: 125011 - 125011   2023.10

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    Successful superconducting joints of reacted magnesium diboride (MgB<sub>2</sub>) monofilament wires are reported in this paper. The absence of a reliable method to develop superconducting joints between reacted MgB<sub>2</sub> wires presents a major obstacle to the wider adoption of MgB<sub>2</sub> as a material for magnet winding. A hot uniaxial pressing (HUP) system was exploited for sintering purposes since it can facilitate the formation of condensed in situ bulk on the wire filament. The wires were manufactured with an extra thick barrier material to protect the filament from damage during HUP sintering. The sintering temperature and pressure of the HUP system were varied to comprehend the best-performing joint. The performance of joints could be improved by depreciating the pores within the intermediate bulk of the joint. To prove this point, joints were cut to study their morphology. However, due to sintering in pressurised conditions, the reaction of the in situ intermediate bulk was not completed. The x-ray diffraction result detected a significant unreacted magnesium phase in the intermediate bulk. This work obtained joints of reacted MgB<sub>2</sub> wires which can be considered for industrial MgB<sub>2</sub> magnetic resonance imaging magnets fabrication.

    DOI: 10.1088/1361-6668/ad02c7

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  121. Inorganic‐Organic Nanoarchitectonics: MXene/Covalent Organic Framework Heterostructure for Superior Microextraction Reviewed

    Jingyu Wu, Zhuo Wang, Shuaihua Zhang, Qian Yang, Zhi Li, Xiaohuan Zang, Xiaoxian Zhao, Ningzhao Shang, Nithima Khaorapapong, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 20 ( 10 )   2023.10

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    One of the difficulties limiting covalent organic frameworks (COFs) from becoming excellent adsorbents is their stacking/aggregation architectures owing to poor morphology/structure control during the synthesis process. Herein, an inorganic‐organic nanoarchitectonics strategy to synthesize the MXene/COF heterostructure (Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>/TAPT‐TFP) is developed by the assembly of β‐ketoenamine‐linked COF on the Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene nanosheets. The as‐prepared Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>/TAPT‐TFP retains the 2D architecture and high adsorption capacity of MXenes as well as large specific surface area and hierarchical porous structure of COFs. As a proof of concept, the potential of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>/TAPT‐TFP for solid‐phase microextraction (SPME) of trace organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) is investigated. The Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>/TAPT‐TFP based SPME method achieves low limits of detection (0.036–0.126 ng g<sup>−1</sup>), wide linearity ranges (0.12–20.0 ng g<sup>−1</sup>), and acceptable repeatabilities for preconcentrating trace OCPs from fruit and vegetable samples. This study offers insights into the potential of constructing COF or MXene‐based heterostructures for the microextraction of environmental pollutants.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305730

  122. Tensile Strain-Mediated Spinel Ferrites Enable Superior Oxygen Evolution Activity Reviewed

    Yaotian Yan, Jinghuang Lin, Keke Huang, Xiaohang Zheng, Liang Qiao, Shude Liu, Jian Cao, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Junlei Qi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 44 ) page: 24218 - 24229   2023.10

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  123. Mesoporous Metastable CuTe<sub>2</sub> Semiconductor Reviewed

    Aditya Ashok, Arya Vasanth, Tomota Nagaura, Caitlin Setter, Jack Kay Clegg, Alexander Fink, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Md Shahriar Hossain, Takashi Hamada, Miharu Eguchi, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 43 ) page: 23461 - 23469   2023.10

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  124. Water Activation in Solar‐Powered Vapor Generation Reviewed

    Dan Wei, Chengbing Wang, Jing Zhang, Heng Zhao, Yusuke Asakura, Miharu Eguchi, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 35 ( 47 )   2023.10

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    Solar‐powered vapor evaporation (SVG), based on the liquid‐gas phase conversion concept using solar energy, has been given close attention as a promising technology to address the global water shortage. At molecular level, water molecules escaping from liquid water should overcome the attraction of the molecules on the liquid surface layer to evaporate. For this reason, it is better to reduce the energy required for evaporation by breaking a smaller number of hydrogen bonds or forming weak hydrogen bonds to ensure efficient and convenient vapor production. Many novel evaporator materials and effective water activation strategies have been proposed to stimulate rapid steam production and surpass the theoretical thermal limit. However, an in‐depth understanding of the phase/enthalpy change process of water evaporation is unclear. In this review, a summary of theoretical analyses of vaporization enthalpy, general calculations, and characterization methods is provided. Various water activation mechanisms are also outlined to reduce evaporation enthalpy in evaporators. Moreover, unsolved issues associated with water activation are critically discussed to provide a direction for future research. Meanwhile, significant pioneering developments made in SVG are highlighted, hoping to provide a relatively entire chain for more scholars who are just stepping into this field.

    DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212100

  125. <i>Green Biomaterials</i> : fundamental principles Reviewed

    Navid Rabiee, Mehmet R. Dokmeci, Ali Zarrabi, Pooyan Makvandi, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Shima Jafarzadeh, Ceren Karaman, Yusuke Yamauchi, Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Sidi A. Bencherif, Geeta Mehta, Miharu Eguchi, Ajeet Kaushik, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Ana Cláudia Paiva-Santos, Jacek Ryl, Eder C. Lima, Michael R. Hamblin, Rajender S. Varma, YunSuk Huh, A. T. Ezhil Vilian, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Kumar Lakhera, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Yu-Ting Liu, Mohammadreza Tahriri, Ganji Seeta Rama Raju, Mohsen Adeli, Ali Mohammadi, Jianglin Wang, Mohd Zahid Ansari, Tejraj Aminabhavi, Houman Savoji, Gautam Sethi, Tomasz Bączek, Agata Kot-Wasik, Marcela Elisabeth Penoff, Abdorreza Mohammadi Nafchi, Justyna Kucinska-Lipka, Masoumeh Zargar, Mohsen Asadnia, Amir Reza Aref, Moein Safarkhani, Milad Ashrafizadeh, Reddicherla Umapathi, Amir Ghasemi, Milica Radisic

    Green Biomaterials   Vol. 1 ( 1 ) page: 1 - 4   2023.10

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  126. N, P-doped carbon nanorings for high-performance capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Jingyu Wu, Xiaoxu Xuan, Shuaihua Zhang, Zhi Li, Haolin Li, Bin Zhao, Haolin Ye, Zhichang Xiao, Xiaoxian Zhao, Xingtao Xu, Xinjuan Liu, Jungmok You, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 473   page: 145421 - 145421   2023.10

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  127. A general protocol for precise syntheses of ordered mesoporous intermetallic nanoparticles Reviewed

    Hao Lv, Yanzhi Wang, Lizhi Sun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ben Liu

    Nature Protocols   Vol. 18 ( 10 ) page: 3126 - 3154   2023.9

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  128. Retrospect and Prospect: Nanoarchitectonics of Platinum‐Group‐Metal‐Based Materials Reviewed

    Minsu Han, Kenya Kani, Jongbeom Na, Jeonghun Kim, Yoshio Bando, Tansir Ahamad, Saad M. Alshehri, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Functional Materials   Vol. 33 ( 44 )   2023.9

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    Nanoarchitectonics, a concept encompassing nanoscale microstructures and atomic arrangements in materials, enables the precise modification of materials for desired applications by controlling their physical and chemical properties, as well as surface charge or energy. Particularly in metal materials, where surface reactions play a critical role, nanoarchitecture becomes the most influential factor affecting activity, selectivity, and stability. Focusing on platinum‐group metals (PGMs) due to their inherently high efficiency in energy and environmental applications, this article provides a comprehensive review of synthetic methods for the morphological control of metal nanomaterials. The morphological control is classified into atomic arrangements in 0D, 1D, and 2D nanocrystals, as well as nanoporous structures, and the mechanisms of major reactions are covered in detail. Each chapter is supplemented with a table featuring several examples, facilitating the reader's understanding of the structural controls of PGMs. Finally, the article outlines future challenges in achieving novel metal nanoarchitecture. The hope is that this review provides valuable insights into the synthesis of PGM‐based nanomaterials and serves as a guide for designing and synthesizing innovative metal nanostructures for diverse applications.

    DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202301831

  129. Achieving high ion flux and asymmetric transport in nanofluidic membranes reconstructed from layered double hydroxide nanosheets Reviewed

    Fang Xian, LuLu Jia, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi, Takayoshi Sasaki, Renzhi Ma

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 471   page: 144703 - 144703   2023.9

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  130. Hierarchical magnetic nitrogen-doped porous carbon derived from a covalent organic framework (COF) for the highly efficient removal of sulfamerazine Reviewed

    Jiale Liu, Weikang Guo, Hui Tao, Yusuke Asakura, Qin Shuai, Jeonghun Kim, Lijin Huang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 471   page: 144544 - 144544   2023.9

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  131. Gorgeous turn-back: Rough surface treatment strategy induces Cu-C and N-C active moieties for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis Reviewed

    Shuai Wang, Zhongmei Che, Min Zou, Yue Wu, Min Cui, Yingshu Guo, Mingrui Zhang, Wei Hu, Zihan Zou, Guangqiang Lv, Zexing Wu, Jeonghun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 471   page: 144262 - 144262   2023.9

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  132. Distinctive p-d orbital hybridization in RuSb nanobranches for simultaneously enhanced hydrogen evolution and hydrazine oxidation in alkaline seawater Reviewed

    Xiaofei Liu, Tianxing Wang, Yilin Chen, Jingtao Wang, Wenjie Xie, Rongqian Wu, Xingtao Xu, Lihui Pang, Xiaogang Zhang, Yi Lv, Guangzhao Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Tian (Leo) Jin

    Applied Catalysis B: Environmental   Vol. 333   page: 122771 - 122771   2023.9

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  133. Construction of a 2D lamellar membrane for a combination of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and photothermal water evaporation Reviewed

    Weiming Zhou, Hongqiang Huang, Yiting Wu, Jun Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jeonghun Kim, Sameh M. Osman, Xingtao Xu, Liwei Wang, Chong Wang, Zhanhui Yuan

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 471   page: 144395 - 144395   2023.9

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  134. Ion-imprinted magnetic adsorbents for the selective capture of Cu(II) and their cascade application as heterogeneous recyclable catalysts for Ullmann and Glaser coupling reactions Reviewed

    Bin Zuo, Jiayu Zuo, Hanfei Chen, Qinyue Deng, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jeonghun Kim, Xingtao Xu

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 471   page: 143893 - 143893   2023.9

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  135. Multifunctional composite membranes for interfacial solar steam and electricity generation Reviewed

    Yiting Wu, Jianqiushi Ma, Shuo Zang, Weiming Zhou, Zequn Wang, Minsu Han, Sameh M. Osman, Chong Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jungmok You, Meng An, Liwei Wang, Zhanhui Yuan

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 472   page: 144600 - 144600   2023.9

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  136. Emerging Pristine MOF‐Based Heterostructured Nanoarchitectures: Advances in Structure Evolution, Controlled Synthesis, and Future Perspectives Reviewed

    Qingqing He, Jie Bai, Huayu Wang, Shude Liu, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Lingyun Chen

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 50 )   2023.8

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    Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can be customized through modular assembly to achieve a wide range of potential applications, based on their desired functionality. However, most of the initially reported MOFs are limited to microporous systems and are not sufficiently stable, which restricts their popularization. Heterogeneity is introduced into a simple MOF framework to create MOF‐based heterostructures with fascinating properties and interesting functions. Heterogeneity can be introduced into the MOFs via postsynthetic/ligand exchange. Although the ligand exchange has shown potential, it is difficult to precisely control the degree of exchange or position. Among the various synthesis strategies, hierarchical assembly is particularly attractive for constructing MOF‐based heterostructures, as it can achieve precise regulation of MOF‐based heterostructured nanostructures. The hierarchical assembly significantly expands the compositional diversity of MOF‐based heterostructures, which has high elasticity for lattice matching during the epitaxial growth of MOFs. This review focuses on the synthetic evolution mechanism of hierarchical assemblies of MOF‐based nanoarchitectures. Subsequently, the precise control of pore structure, pore size, and morphology of MOF‐based nanoarchitectures by hierarchical assembly is emphasized. Finally, possible solutions to address the challenges associated with heterogeneous interfaces are presented, and potential opportunities for innovative applications are proposed.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303884

  137. Materials Space‐Tectonics: Atomic‐level Compositional and Spatial Control Methodologies for Synthesis of Future Materials Reviewed

    Miharu Eguchi, Minsu Han, Yusuke Asakura, Jonathan P. Hill, Joel Henzie, Katsuhiko Ariga, Alan E. Rowan, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Angewandte Chemie International Edition   Vol. 62 ( 46 )   2023.8

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    Reactions occurring at surfaces and interfaces necessitate the creation of well‐designed surface and interfacial structures. To achieve a combination of bulk material (i.e., framework) and void spaces, a meticulous process of “nano‐architecting” of the available space is necessary. Conventional porous materials such as mesoporous silica, zeolites, and metal–organic frameworks lack advanced cooperative functionalities owing to their largely monotonous pore geometries and limited conductivities. To overcome these limitations and develop functional structures with surface‐specific functions, the novel materials space‐tectonics methodology has been proposed for future materials synthesis. This review summarizes recent examples of materials synthesis based on designing building blocks (i.e., tectons) and their hybridization, along with practical guidelines for implementing materials syntheses and state‐of‐the‐art examples of practical applications. Lastly, the potential integration of materials space‐tectonics with emerging technologies, such as materials informatics, is discussed.

    DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307615

  138. Open‐Mouthed Hollow Carbons: Systematic Studies as Cobalt‐ and Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Reviewed

    Yingji Zhao, Hiroki Nara, Dong Jiang, Toru Asahi, Sameh M. Osman, Jeonghun Kim, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 48 )   2023.7

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    Although hollow carbon structures have been extensively studied in recent years, their interior surfaces are not fully utilized due to the lack of fluent porous channels in the closed shell walls. This study presents a tailored design of open‐mouthed particles hollow cobalt/nitrogen‐doped carbon with mesoporous shells (OMH‐Co/NC), which exhibits sufficient accessibility and electroactivity on both the inner and outer surfaces. By leveraging the self‐conglobation effect of metal sulfate in methanol, a raspberry‐structured Zn/Co‐ZIF (R‐Zn/Co‐ZIF) precursor is obtained, which is further carbonized to fabricate the OMH‐Co/NC. In‐depth electrochemical investigations demonstrate that the introduction of open pores can enhance mass transfer and improve the utilization of the inner active sites. Benefiting from its unique structure, the resulting OMH‐Co/NC exhibits exceptional electrocatalytic oxygen reduction performance, achieving a half‐wave potential of 0.865 V and demonstrating excellent durability.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304450

  139. Adjacent Copper Single Atoms Promote C–C Coupling in Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction for the Efficient Conversion of Ethanol Reviewed

    Wei Xia, Yijun Xie, Shuaiqiang Jia, Shitao Han, Ruijuan Qi, Tao Chen, Xueqing Xing, Ting Yao, Dawei Zhou, Xue Dong, Jianxin Zhai, Jingjing Li, Jianping He, Dong Jiang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Mingyuan He, Haihong Wu, Buxing Han

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 31 ) page: 17253 - 17264   2023.7

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    DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c04612

  140. Construction of Three-Dimensional Dendritic Hierarchically Porous Metal–Organic Framework Nanoarchitectures via Noncentrosymmetric Pore–Induced Anisotropic Assembly Reviewed

    Tianyu Wu, Guangrui Chen, Ji Han, Ruigang Sun, Bin Zhao, Guiyuan Zhong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Buyuan Guan

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 30 ) page: 16498 - 16507   2023.7

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  141. A Self-Floating Robust Polyaniline-Wood Composite Fabricated by One-Step In-Situ Polymerization for High-Performance Solar Steam Generation Reviewed

    Taotao Meng, Zhengtong Li, Luzhen Wang, Kangjie Shi, Xiangting Bu, Saad M Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Dagang Li, Xingtao Xu

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 96 ( 9 ) page: 907 - 912   2023.7

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    Owing to their cost-effectiveness and renewability, wood-based solar steam generators (WSSG) have gained prominence in the field of desalination and water purification. However, conventional bi-layered WSSG is limited by the high energy consumption of fabrication and low strength of the bonding interface, which makes them unsuitable for long-term applications. Here, a unique bi-layered structural composite with polyaniline (PANI) nanorods uniformly incorporated into a 3D mesoporous matrix of natural wood was fabricated via a one-step in-situ polymerization strategy. The PANI decorated wood (PANI-wood) shows ultrahigh sunlight absorptance (∼98.9%) over a broad wavelength range (200–2500 nm) due to the conjugation of coralloid PANI nanorods and wood. Moreover, numerous aligned wood microchannels enable constant and rapid water transport at the air-water interface under the pressure of capillary forces. The highly stable PANI-wood composite shows high potential as an ideal solar steam generator with a high evaporation rate of 1.62 kg m2 h−1, which is significantly higher than those of other previously reported wood-based bi-layered composites. Moreover, PANI-wood exhibits long-term floating and is chemically stable, making it a potential candidate for low-energy photothermal interfacial sewage purification.

    DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20230145

  142. Mesoporous multimetallic nanospheres with exposed highly entropic alloy sites Reviewed

    Yunqing Kang, Ovidiu Cretu, Jun Kikkawa, Koji Kimoto, Hiroki Nara, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Hiroki Kawamoto, Miharu Eguchi, Ting Liao, Ziqi Sun, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Communications   Vol. 14 ( 1 )   2023.7

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    Multimetallic alloys (MMAs) with various compositions enrich the materials library with increasing diversity and have received much attention in catalysis applications. However, precisely shaping MMAs in mesoporous nanostructures and mapping the distributions of multiple elements remain big challenge due to the different reduction kinetics of various metal precursors and the complexity of crystal growth. Here we design a one-pot wet-chemical reduction approach to synthesize core–shell motif PtPdRhRuCu mesoporous nanospheres (PtPdRhRuCu MMNs) using a diblock copolymer as the soft template. The PtPdRhRuCu MMNs feature adjustable compositions and exposed porous structures rich in highly entropic alloy sites. The formation processes of the mesoporous structures and the reduction and growth kinetics of different metal precursors of PtPdRhRuCu MMNs are revealed. The PtPdRhRuCu MMNs exhibit robust electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activities and low overpotentials of 10, 13, and 28 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> in alkaline (1.0 M KOH), acidic (0.5 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>), and neutral (1.0 M phosphate buffer solution (PBS)) electrolytes, respectively. The accelerated kinetics of the HER in PtPdRhRuCu MMNs are derived from multiple compositions with synergistic interactions among various metal sites and mesoporous structures with excellent mass/electron transportation characteristics.

    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39157-2

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  143. Modulating Electronic Metal‐Support Interactions to Boost Visible‐Light‐Driven Hydrolysis of Ammonia Borane: Nickel‐Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Phosphorus‐Doped Titania Reviewed

    Chao Wan, Gui Li, Jiapei Wang, Lixin Xu, Dang‐guo Cheng, Fengqiu Chen, Yusuke Asakura, Yunqing Kang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Angewandte Chemie International Edition   Vol. 62 ( 40 )   2023.7

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    Ammonia borane (AB) is a promising material for chemical H<sub>2</sub> storage owing to its high H<sub>2</sub> density (up to 19.6 wt %). However, the development of an efficient catalyst for driving H<sub>2</sub> evolution through AB hydrolysis remains challenging. Therefore, a visible‐light‐driven strategy for generating H<sub>2</sub> through AB hydrolysis was implemented in this study using Ni−Pt nanoparticles supported on phosphorus‐doped TiO<sub>2</sub> (Ni‐Pt/P‐TiO<sub>2</sub>) as photocatalysts. Through surface engineering, P‐TiO<sub>2</sub> was prepared by phytic‐acid‐assisted phosphorization and then employed as an ideal support for immobilizing Ni−Pt nanoparticles via a facile co‐reduction strategy. Under visible‐light irradiation at 283 K, Ni<sub>40</sub>Pt<sub>60</sub>/P‐TiO<sub>2</sub> exhibited improved recyclability and a high turnover frequency of 967.8 mol mol<sub>Pt</sub><sup>−1</sup> min<sup>−1</sup>. Characterization experiments and density functional theory calculations indicated that the enhanced performance of Ni<sub>40</sub>Pt<sub>60</sub>/P‐TiO<sub>2</sub> originated from a combination of the Ni−Pt alloying effect, the Mott–Schottky junction at the metal‐semiconductor interface, and strong metal‐support interactions. These findings not only underscore the benefits of utilizing multipronged effects to construct highly active AB‐hydrolyzing catalysts, but also pave a path toward designing high‐performance catalysts by surface engineering to modulate the electronic metal‐support interactions for other visible‐light‐induced reactions.

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  144. Ni-single atom decorated mesoporous carbon electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction Reviewed

    Jin Woo Park, Godeung Park, Minjun Kim, Minsu Han, Jieun Jang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Brian Yuliarto, Peter Krüger, Jeonghun Kim, Nochang Park, Hyunsoo Lim

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 468   page: 143733 - 143733   2023.7

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  145. Nanoarchitectonics of Metallene Materials for Electrocatalysis Reviewed

    Bo Jiang, Yanna Guo, Fengyu Sun, Shengyao Wang, Yunqing Kang, Xingtao Xu, Jingjing Zhao, Jungmok You, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Hexing Li

    ACS Nano   Vol. 17 ( 14 ) page: 13017 - 13043   2023.6

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  146. Porous and Partially Dehydrogenated Fe<sup>2+</sup>‐Containing Iron Oxyhydroxide Nanosheets for Efficient Electrochemical Nitrogen Reduction Reaction (ENRR) Reviewed

    Lulu Jia, Hairong Xue, Fang Xian, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Nobuyuki Sakai, Jingbo Nan, Yusuke Yamauchi, Takayoshi Sasaki, Renzhi Ma

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 42 )   2023.6

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    The design and development of efficient catalysts for electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (ENRR) under ambient conditions are critical for the alternative ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) synthesis from N<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O, wherein iron‐based electrocatalysts exhibit outstanding NH<sub>3</sub> formation rate and Faradaic efficiency (FE). Here, the synthesis of porous and positively charged iron oxyhydroxide nanosheets by using layered ferrous hydroxide as a starting precursor, which undergoes topochemical oxidation, partial dehydrogenated reaction, and final delamination, is reported. As the electrocatalyst of ENRR, the obtained nanosheets with a monolayer thickness and 10‐nm mesopores display exceptional NH<sub>3</sub> yield rate (28.5 µg h<sup>−1</sup> mg<sub>cat.</sub><sup>−1</sup>) and FE (13.2%) at a potential of −0.4 V versus RHE in a phosphate buffered saline (PBS) electrolyte. The values are much higher than those of the undelaminated bulk iron oxyhydroxide. The larger specific surface area and positive charge of the nanosheets are beneficial for providing more exposed reactive sites as well as retarding hydrogen evolution reaction. This study highlights the rational control on the electronic structure and morphology of porous iron oxyhydroxide nanosheets, expanding the scope of developing non‐precious iron‐based highly efficient ENRR electrocatalysts.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303221

  147. Mesoporous Semiconductive Bi<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> Films Reviewed

    Tomota Nagaura, Aditya Ashok, Azhar Alowasheeir, Arya Vasanth, Minsu Han, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Letters   Vol. 23 ( 12 ) page: 5424 - 5429   2023.6

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    DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00183

  148. Cyano-functionalized ionic porous polymer: A novel adsorbent for effectively enriching trace estrogens in water and milk Reviewed

    Zixuan Cai, Xin Zhou, Yushi Yang, Jie Li, Weihua Liu, Qianqian Wang, Lin Hao, Zhi Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jungmok You, Shuaihua Zhang, Qiuhua Wu, Chun Wang

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 466   page: 143315 - 143315   2023.6

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  149. Hybrid of pyrazine based π-conjugated organic molecule and MXene for hybrid capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Zeqiu Chen, Xingtao Xu, Kai Wang, Dong Jiang, Fanyue Meng, Ting Lu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Likun Pan

    Separation and Purification Technology   Vol. 315   page: 123628 - 123628   2023.6

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  150. Molecular insights into enhanced water evaporation from a hybrid nanostructured surface with hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains Reviewed

    Zequn Wang, Meng An, Dongsheng Chen, Yuejin Yuan, Xingtao Xu, Swellam W. Sharshir, Brian Yuliarto, Fengbo Zhu, Xuhui Sun, Shan Gao, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 465   page: 142838 - 142838   2023.6

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  151. Magnetic Covalent Organic Framework Composites for Wastewater Remediation Reviewed

    Juan Yang, Lijin Huang, Jungmok You, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 37 )   2023.5

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    Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with high specific surface area, tailored structure, easy functionalization, and excellent chemical stability have been extensively exploited as fantastic materials in various fields. However, in most cases, COFs prepared in powder form suffer from the disadvantages of tedious operation, strong tendency to agglomerate, and poor recyclability, greatly limiting their practical application in environmental remediation. To tackle these issues, the fabrication of magnetic COFs (MCOFs) has attracted tremendous attention. In this review, several reliable strategies for the fabrication of MCOFs are summarized. In addition, the recent application of MCOFs as outstanding adsorbents for the removal of contaminants including toxic metal ions, dyes, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and other organic pollutants is discussed. Moreover, in‐depth discussions regarding the structural parameters affecting the practical potential of MCOFs are highlighted in detail. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of MCOFs in this field are provided with the expectation to boost their practical application.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301044

  152. Engineering Route for Stretchable, 3D Microarchitectures of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Biomedical Applications Reviewed

    Thanh‐An Truong, Tuan Khoa Nguyen, Xinghao Huang, Aditya Ashok, Sharda Yadav, Yoonseok Park, Mai Thanh Thai, Nhat‐Khuong Nguyen, Hedieh Fallahi, Shuhua Peng, Sima Dimitrijev, Yi‐Chin Toh, Yusuke Yamauchi, Chun Hui Wang, Nigel Hamilton Lovell, John A. Rogers, Thanh Nho Do, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Hangbo Zhao, Hoang‐Phuong Phan

    Advanced Functional Materials   Vol. 33 ( 34 )   2023.5

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    Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors have attracted significant research interest for the development of a broad range of flexible electronic applications, including wearable sensors, soft logical circuits, and long‐term implanted neuromodulators. Conventionally, these materials are grown on standard silicon substrates, and then transferred onto soft polymers using mechanical stamping processes. This technique can retain the excellent electrical properties of wide bandgap materials after transfer and enables flexibility; however, most devices are constrained by 2D configurations that exhibit limited mechanical stretchability and morphologies compared with 3D biological systems. Herein, a stamping‐free micromachining process is presented to realize, for the first time, 3D flexible and stretchable wide bandgap electronics. The approach applies photolithography on both sides of free‐standing nanomembranes, which enables the formation of flexible architectures directly on standard silicon wafers to tailor the optical transparency and mechanical properties of the material. Subsequent detachment of the flexible devices from the support substrate and controlled mechanical buckling transforms the 2D precursors of wide band gap semiconductors into complex 3D mesoscale structures. The ability to fabricate wide band gap materials with 3D architectures that offer device‐level stretchability combined with their multi‐modal sensing capability will greatly facilitate the establishment of advanced 3D bio‐electronics interfaces.

    DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202211781

  153. Nanoarchitectonics of Hollow Covalent Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications Reviewed

    Lijin Huang, Juan Yang, Yusuke Asakura, Qin Shuai, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 17 ( 10 ) page: 8918 - 8934   2023.5

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  154. Synthesis of a Hybrid Composed of Anisotropic Niobate Layers Modified with MoC Nanoparticles Reviewed

    Meilin Du, Yusuke Asakura, Takuma Kamibe, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    Chemistry – A European Journal   Vol. 29 ( 33 )   2023.5

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    The hybrid composed of anisotropic niobate layers modified with MoC nanoparticles is synthesized by multistep reactions. The stepwise interlayer reactions for layered hexaniobate induce selective surface modification at the alternate interlayers, and the following ultrasonication leads to the formation of double‐layered nanosheets. The further liquid phase MoC deposition with the double‐layered nanosheets leads to the decoration of MoC nanoparticles on the surfaces of the double‐layered nanosheets. The new hybrid can be regarded as a stacking of the two layers with anisotropically modified nanoparticles. The relatively high temperature in the MoC synthesis causes partial leaching of the grafted phosphonate groups. The exposed surface of the niobate nanosheets due to the partial leaching may interact with MoC to succeed in the hybridization. The hybrid after heating exhibits photocatalytic activity, indicating that this hybridization method can be useful for hybrid synthesis of semiconductor nanosheets and co‐catalyst nanoparticles toward photocatalytic application.

    DOI: 10.1002/chem.202300218

  155. Carbon nanotube-decorated hierarchical porous nickel/carbon hybrid derived from nickel-based metal-organic framework for enhanced methyl blue adsorption Reviewed

    Ping Cheng, Xiaohan Wang, Josua Markus, Md Abdul Wahab, Silvia Chowdhury, Ruijing Xin, Saad M. Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti

    Journal of Colloid and Interface Science   Vol. 638   page: 220 - 230   2023.5

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  156. Intermetallic Compound TiM (M=Co, Fe) with a Layered Structure Prepared by Deoxidizing Ilmenite‐type Oxides in Molten LiCl‐CaH<sub>2</sub> Mixtures Reviewed

    Yasukazu Kobayashi, Tomota Nagaura, Azhar Alowasheeir, Shohei Tada, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry – A European Journal   Vol. 29 ( 32 )   2023.4

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    CsCl‐type intermetallic compounds TiM (M=Co, Fe) were obtained by deoxidizing trigonal ilmenite‐type MTiO<sub>3</sub> with a reducing agent CaH<sub>2</sub> in molten LiCl at 600 °C. X‐ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy with energy‐dispersive X‐ray, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses revealed the formation of nanoscale layered structures, which enhanced specific surface areas (approximately 20 m<sup>2</sup>/g) in the intermetallic compounds. In the initial deoxidation stage, Li<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub>‐like compounds were observed as an intermediate, suggesting the substitution of M in MTiO<sub>3</sub> by Li from the molten LiCl. Compound MTiO<sub>3</sub> has a layered structure perpendicular to the c axis of the trigonal structure, suggesting that the layered structures may originate from the crystal structure of the precursors. Formation of the Li<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub>‐like intermediate may help maintain the original layered structure during deoxidation and the subsequent alloying at temperatures as low as 600 °C.

    DOI: 10.1002/chem.202300194

  157. Mesostructured Silica Nanoparticles with Organic Corrosion Inhibitors to Enhance the Longevity of Anticorrosion Effect Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Piyali Bhanja, Nasim Amiralian, Chihiro Urata, Atsushi Hozumi, Md Shahriar A Hossain, Saad M Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Tansir Ahamad, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 96 ( 4 ) page: 394 - 397   2023.4

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    In this study, a specific organosilane molecule (octadecyldimethyl(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)ammonium) is used to form soft-templates that store organic corrosion inhibitors (tolytriazole), and chemically anchor to silica surface during a sol-gel process. As the anchored soft-templates in the resulting mesostructured silica are not removed, it successfully achieves an environmental-friendly synthetic method and a prolonged storage of tolyriazole. Coating of a copper substrate with the mesostructured silica embedding tolytriazole, therefore, endows a prolonged anticorrosion effect.

    DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20230004

  158. Unlocking Enhanced Capacitive Deionization of NaTi<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>/Carbon Materials by the Yolk–Shell Design Reviewed

    Xiaohong Liu, Xingtao Xu, Xiaoxu Xuan, Wei Xia, Guilin Feng, Shuaihua Zhang, Zhen-Guo Wu, Benhe Zhong, Xiaodong Guo, Keyu Xie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 16 ) page: 9242 - 9253   2023.4

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    DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c01755

  159. Principles of Design and Synthesis of Metal Derivatives from MOFs Reviewed

    Thibault De Villenoisy, Xiaoran Zheng, Vienna Wong, Sajjad S. Mofarah, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Yusuke Yamauchi, Pramod Koshy, Charles C. Sorrell

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 35 ( 24 )   2023.4

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    Materials derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have demonstrated exceptional structural variety and complexity and can be synthesized using low‐cost scalable methods. Although the inherent instability and low electrical conductivity of MOFs are largely responsible for their low uptake for catalysis and energy storage, a superior alternative is MOF‐derived metal‐based derivatives (MDs) as these can retain the complex nanostructures of MOFs while exhibiting stability and electrical conductivities of several orders of magnitude higher. The present work comprehensively reviews MDs in terms of synthesis and their nanostructural design, including oxides, sulfides, phosphides, nitrides, carbides, transition metals, and other minor species. The focal point of the approach is the identification and rationalization of the design parameters that lead to the generation of optimal compositions, structures, nanostructures, and resultant performance parameters. The aim of this approach is to provide an inclusive platform for the strategies to design and process these materials for specific applications. This work is complemented by detailed figures that both summarize the design and processing approaches that have been reported and indicate potential trajectories for development. The work is also supported by comprehensive and up‐to‐date tabular coverage of the reported studies.

    DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210166

  160. Plasmon-Triggered Ultrafast Operation of Color Centers in Hexagonal Boron Nitride Layers Reviewed

    Vasilios Karanikolas, Takuya Iwasaki, Joel Henzie, Naoki Ikeda, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yutaka Wakayama, Takashi Kuroda, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi

    ACS Omega   Vol. 8 ( 16 ) page: 14641 - 14647   2023.4

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    DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00512

  161. Selective Detection of Toxic C1 Chemicals Using a Hydroxylamine-Based Chemiresistive Sensor Array Reviewed

    Mandeep K. Chahal, Masato Sumita, Jan Labuta, Daniel T. Payne, Jonathan P. Hill, Yusuke Yamauchi, Takashi Nakanishi, Takeshi Tanaka, Hiromichi Kataura, Kenji Koga, Hiroyuki Miyamura, Yoshihiro Kon, Dachao Hong, Shinsuke Ishihara

    ACS Sensors   Vol. 8 ( 4 ) page: 1585 - 1592   2023.4

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    DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02720

  162. Weak Bonds, Strong Effects: Enhancing the Separation Performance of UiO-66 toward Chlorobenzenes via Halogen Bonding Reviewed

    Roman Gulyaev, Oleg Semyonov, Georgy V. Mamontov, Alexey A. Ivanov, Daniil M. Ivanov, Minjun Kim, Václav Švorčík, Giuseppe Resnati, Ting Liao, Ziqi Sun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Pavel S. Postnikov, Olga Guselnikova

    ACS Materials Letters   Vol. 5 ( 5 ) page: 1340 - 1349   2023.4

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    DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.2c01169

  163. Unveiling the effect of structural water on Zn-ion storage of polyoxovanadate for high-rate and long-life aqueous zinc ion battery Reviewed

    Huan He, Fu-Chun Pan, Xue-Wei Liang, Qiang Hu, Shude Liu, Jisong Hu, Seong Chan Jun, Dunmin Lin, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yu Huo

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 462   page: 142221 - 142221   2023.4

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  164. Monolithic Covalent Organic Frameworks with Hierarchical Architecture: Attractive Platform for Contaminant Remediation Reviewed

    Lijin Huang, Juan Yang, Yingji Zhao, Hirokatsu Miyata, Minsu Han, Qin Shuai, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 35 ( 7 ) page: 2661 - 2682   2023.3

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    DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c03282

  165. Metal‐Organic Framework Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advancements and Perspectives Reviewed

    Yuxuan Ye, Yongqi Yin, Yan Chen, Shuang Li, Lin Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 25 )   2023.3

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    Organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are among the most promising candidates for the next generation of photovoltaic devices because of the significant increase in their power conversion efficiency (PCE) from less than 10% to 25.7% in past decade. The metal‐organic framework (MOF) materials owing to their unique properties, such as large specific surface area, abundant binding sites, adjustable nanostructures, and synergistic effects, are used as additives or functional layers to enhance the device performance and long‐term stability of PSCs. This review focuses on the recent advancements in the applications of MOFs as/in different functional layers of PSCs. The photovoltaic performance, impact, and advantages of MOF materials integrated into the perovskite absorber, electron transport layer, hole transport layer, and interfacial layer are reviewed. In addition, the applicability of MOFs to mitigate leakage of Pb<sup>2+</sup> from halide perovskites and corresponding devices is discussed. This review concludes with the perspectives on further research directions for employing MOFs in PSCs.

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  166. Noble-Metal–Metalloid Alloy Architectures: Mesoporous Amorphous Iridium–Tellurium Alloy for Electrochemical N<sub>2</sub> Reduction Reviewed

    Bo Jiang, Hairong Xue, Pei Wang, Haoran Du, Yunqing Kang, Jingjing Zhao, Shengyao Wang, Wei Zhou, Zhenfeng Bian, Hexing Li, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 145 ( 11 ) page: 6079 - 6086   2023.3

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    DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c10637

  167. A universal strategy for large-scale and controlled fabrication of conductive mesoporous polymer monolayers Reviewed

    Facai Wei, Bowen Chen, Jianwei Fu, Qingguo He, Chengbin Jing, Jiangong Cheng, Miharu Eguchi, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shaohua Liu

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 460   page: 141504 - 141504   2023.3

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  168. Sodium preintercalation-induced oxygen-deficient hydrated potassium manganese oxide for high-energy flexible Mg-ion supercapacitors Reviewed

    Shude Liu, Ling Kang, Jian Zhang, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi

    NPG Asia Materials   Vol. 15 ( 1 )   2023.2

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    Layered potassium manganese oxides are promising candidates for use in aqueous supercapacitors owing to their wide potential windows, layered feature, and Faradaic redox reactions that occur on surfaces and in bulk regions. However, the practical application is hindered by rapid performance degradation due to their inherently low electrical conductivities and inferior structural stabilities. Here, we develop ultralong nanobelts comprising hydrated Na-intercalated oxygen-deficient potassium manganese oxide (H-Na-D-KMO), in which the Na<sup>+</sup> ions are preintercalated and synchronously induce the generation of oxygen vacancies, as high-energy-density and durable electrodes for Mg-ion supercapacitors. The experimental results indicated that preintercalation of Na<sup>+</sup> ions and formation of oxygen vacancies improved the electrical properties and ion diffusion, which accounted for the fast reaction kinetics and good cycling performance of H-Na-D-KMO. The optimized H-Na-D-KMO delivered a significantly enhanced specific capacitance and cycling performance compared to those of pure H-KMO. Asymmetric supercapacitors with H-Na-D-KMO as the cathode and as-prepared MoO<sub>2</sub>@carbon as the anode exhibited an ultrahigh energy density of 108.4 Wh kg<sup>–1</sup> at 11,000 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>, which is superior to most supercapacitors reported in the literature. Moreover, the assembled device exhibited good cycling stability for over 5000 cycles with a fading rate of 0.002% per cycle and good mechanical flexibility, which opens an avenue for further advancements in high-energy supercapacitors.

    DOI: 10.1038/s41427-022-00450-z

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  169. Monolayer Iron and Iron-Rich Hydroxide Nanosheets Exfoliated from High-Quality Green Rust for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction Reviewed

    Lulu Jia, Fang Xian, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Nobuyuki Sakai, Emmanuel Picheau, Hairong Xue, Yusuke Yamauchi, Takayoshi Sasaki, Renzhi Ma

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 35 ( 4 ) page: 1769 - 1779   2023.2

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  170. Uncovering the Role of Chemical and Electronic Structures in Plasmonic Catalysis: The Case of Homolysis of Alkoxyamines Reviewed

    Darya Votkina, Pavel Petunin, Elena Miliutina, Andrii Trelin, Oleksiy Lyutakov, Vaclav Svorcik, Gérard Audran, Jeffrey Havot, Rashid Valiev, Lenara I. Valiulina, Jean-Patrick Joly, Yusuke Yamauchi, Junais Habeeb Mokkath, Joel Henzie, Olga Guselnikova, Sylvain R. A. Marque, Pavel Postnikov

    ACS Catalysis   Vol. 13 ( 5 ) page: 2822 - 2833   2023.2

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  171. Au-Loaded Superparamagnetic Mesoporous Bimetallic CoFeB Nanovehicles for Sensitive Autoantibody Detection Reviewed

    Yunqing Kang, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Yanna Guo, Yingji Zhao, Zakia Sultana Nishat, Jingjing Zhao, Bo Jiang, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Tanja Pejovic, Terry Morgan, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Hexing Li, Carlos Salomon, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 17 ( 4 ) page: 3346 - 3357   2023.2

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  172. Auto-programmed construction of an iron-incorporated cobalt-molybdenum complex towards enhanced electrocatalytic water oxidation Reviewed

    Yanna Guo, Yunqing Kang, Takuma Kamibe, Bo Jiang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 457   page: 140464 - 140464   2023.2

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  173. Design of hyper-cross-linked polymers with tunable polarity for effective preconcentration of aflatoxins in grain Reviewed

    Qianqian Wang, Shuaihua Zhang, Zhi Li, Zhi Wang, Chun Wang, Saad M. Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Qiuhua Wu

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 453   page: 139544 - 139544   2023.2

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  174. Cobalt phthalocyanine-based conjugated polymer as efficient and exclusive electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction to ethanol Reviewed

    Dong Jiang, Ran Bu, Wei Xia, Yichen Hu, Mengchen Zhou, Enqing Gao, Toru Asahi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jing Tang

    Materials Reports: Energy   Vol. 3 ( 1 ) page: 100176 - 100176   2023.2

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  175. Interfacial coupled engineering of plasmonic amorphous MoO3-x nanodots/g-C3N4 nanosheets for photocatalytic water splitting and photothermal conversion Reviewed

    Yumei Ren, Desheng Feng, Zhiming Yan, Zixu Sun, Zixuan Zhang, Dongwei Xu, Chong Qiao, Zhonghui Chen, Yu Jia, Seong Chan Jun, Shude Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 453   page: 139875 - 139875   2023.2

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  176. β-FeOOH Nanospindles as Chloride-Capturing Electrodes for Electrochemical Faradic Deionization of Saline Water Reviewed

    Lu Zhang, Harry Lye Hin Chong, Pak Yan Moh, Munirah D Albaqami, Ammar Mohamed Tighezza, Chengjin Qin, Xinyi Ni, Jing Cao, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 96 ( 3 ) page: 306 - 309   2023.1

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    Electrochemical faradic deionization (EDI), one of the most promising research branches of capacitive deionization (CDI), has demonstrated considerable potential for water desalination and ion removal (particularly at medium to low salinity). However, the associated relatively slow anion-capturing kinetics have limited the practical applications of EDI. Based on several studies, researchers have attributed this slow anion-capturing rate to the sluggish conversion-reaction-induced anion-capturing process (as most anion-capturing electrodes belong to the conversion type). Herein, we report a strategy for accelerating the anion-capturing process to enhance the desalination rate of EDI by utilizing an intercalation-type FeOOH electrode. The chloride-driven EDI system equipped with hollandite-type FeOOH nanospindles is found to present a high desalination rate (up to 4.44 mg g−1 min−1) and desalination capacity (51.77 mg g−1). The current study can inspire the future design of ultrafast EDI systems and bring the EDI technique closer to its practical application.

    DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20220274

  177. Extraordinary Acceleration of an Electrophilic Reaction Driven by the Polar Surface of 2D Aluminosilicate Nanosheets Reviewed

    Nagy L. Torad, Yuta Tsuji, Azhar Alowasheeir, Masako Momotake, Kazuki Okazawa, Kazunari Yoshizawa, Michio Matsumoto, Masafumi Yamato, Yusuke Yamauchi, Miharu Eguchi

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 11 )   2023.1

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    To increase chemical reaction rates, general solutions include increasing the concentration/temperature and introducing catalysts. In this study, the rate constant of an electrophilic metal coordination reaction is accelerated 23‐fold on the surface of layered aluminosilicate (LAS), where the reaction substrate (ligand molecule) induces dielectric polarization owing to the polar and anionic surface. According to the Arrhenius plot, the frequency factor (A) is increased by almost three orders of magnitude on the surface. This leads to the conclusion that the collision efficiency between the ligands and metal ions is enhanced on the surface due to the dielectric polarization. This is surprising because one side of the ligand is obscured by the surface, so the collision efficiency is expected to be decreased. This unique method to accelerate the chemical reaction is expected to expand the range of utilization of LASs, which are chemically inert, abundant, and environmentally friendly. The concept is also applicable to other metal oxides which have polar surfaces, which will be useful for various chemical reactions in the future.

    DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205857

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  178. Optimizing Heterointerface of Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub><i>x</i></sub>O<sub><i>y</i></sub> Nanoparticles within a Porous Carbon Network for Deciphering Superior Water Splitting Reviewed

    Guo Huang, Miao Hu, Xingtao Xu, Asma A. Alothman, Mohammed Sheikh Saleh Mushab, Shaojian Ma, Pei Kang Shen, Jinliang Zhu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small Structures   Vol. 4 ( 6 )   2023.1

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    It is of great significance to design a bifunctional electrocatalyst for promoting hydrogen (HER) and oxygen (OER) evolution reactions simultaneously. Herein, inspired by the appropriate H atom binding energy on cobalt phosphides and excellent oxygen evolution kinetics on cobalt oxides, the regulative synthesis of a Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> (Co<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> = CoO or Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) heterogeneous nanoparticle‐anchored porous carbon network electrocatalyst via one‐pot heat treatment is reported. The as‐synthesized Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/C exhibits superior electrochemical activity with low overpotentials of 86 mV for HER and 246 mV for OER at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> in an alkaline electrolyte. Moreover, compared to the commercial Pt/C || RuO<sub>2</sub>/C system, the Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/C || Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/C system presents outstanding activity toward overall water splitting (1.55 V@10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>), which is well maintained over long‐term (120 h) electrocatalysis. Density functional theory calculations show that the rich interfaces between Co<sub>2</sub>P and Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> offer a synergistic effect, which enables Co<sub>2</sub>P–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/C as an excellent electrocatalyst toward both HER and OER.

    DOI: 10.1002/sstr.202200235

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  179. Efficient electrocatalysis for oxygen evolution: W-doped NiFe nanosheets with oxygen vacancies constructed by facile electrodeposition and corrosion Reviewed

    Huixi Li, Chenyang Zhang, Weijun Xiang, Mohammed A. Amin, Jongbeom Na, Shengping Wang, Jingxian Yu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 452   page: 139104 - 139104   2023.1

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  180. Green synthesis of carbon quantum dots toward highly sensitive detection of formaldehyde vapors using QCM sensor Reviewed

    Mohamad M. Ayad, Mona E. Abdelghafar, Nagy L. Torad, Yusuke Yamauchi, Wael A. Amer

    Chemosphere   Vol. 312   page: 137031 - 137031   2023.1

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  181. MOF-Derived nanoarchitectured carbons in wood sponge enable solar-driven pumping for high-efficiency soil water extraction Reviewed

    Taotao Meng, Zhengtong Li, Zhangmin Wan, Jing Zhang, Luzhen Wang, Kangjie Shi, Xiangting Bu, Saad M. Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Dagang Li, Xingtao Xu

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 452   page: 139193 - 139193   2023.1

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  182. Significant enhancement in hydrogen evolution rate of 2D bismuth oxychloride lamellar membrane photocatalyst with cellulose nanofibers Reviewed

    Weiming Zhou, Zequn Wang, Hongqiang Huang, Yiting Wu, Asma A. Alothman, Mohamed Ouladsmane, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu, Meng An, Liwei Wang, Zhanhui Yuan

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 456   page: 140933 - 140933   2023.1

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  183. Enlarging the porosity of metal–organic framework-derived carbons for supercapacitor applications by a template-free ethylene glycol etching method Reviewed

    Ruijing Xin, Minjun Kim, Ping Cheng, Aditya Ashok, Silvia Chowdhury, Teahoon Park, Azhar Alowasheeir, Md. Shahriar Hossain, Jing Tang, Jin Woo Yi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Jongbeom Na

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 24 ) page: 12759 - 12769   2023

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    Enlargement of micropores in zeolitic imidazolate framework particles into mesopores is achieved via an ethylene glycol-assisted aqueous etching method. The etched carbon shows a higher specific capacitance than unetched one at high scan rates.

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  184. Design of trifunctional catalysts for promoting sequential condensation, deoxygenation, and aromatization of pyrolyzed mixed waste Reviewed

    Mohamed H. M. Ahmed, Nuno Batalha, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Ibrahim Abdullah Alnaser, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Muxina Konarova

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 26 ) page: 14404 - 14415   2023

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    The trifunctional catalysts, Mg–Pt/meso-ZSM and Mg–Ni/meso-ZSM exhibit a higher increase in oil yield and enhanced selectivity toward alkenes and alkanes in oil than commercial ZSM-5 catalyst.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3ta01368e

  185. Core–shell 2D nanoarchitectures: engineering N, P-doped graphitic carbon/MXene heterostructures for superior capacitive deionization Reviewed

    Ying Zhang, Haolin Li, Qian Yang, Shuaihua Zhang, Bin Zhao, Jingyu Wu, Ningzhao Shang, Xiaoxian Zhao, Zhichang Xiao, Xiaohuan Zang, Jeonghun Kim, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 26 ) page: 14356 - 14365   2023

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    N, P-doped graphitic carbon/MXene heterostructures were constructed for advanced capacitive deionization electrodes, yielding superior salt adsorption capacity, rapid removal rate, and excellent cycling stability.

    DOI: 10.1039/d3ta00696d

  186. Composite polymer electrolytes with ionic liquid grafted-Laponite for dendrite-free all-solid-state lithium metal batteries Reviewed

    Biyu Jin, Dongyun Wang, Yuan He, Jianjiang Mao, Yunqing Kang, Chao Wan, Wei Xia, Jeonghun Kim, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science   Vol. 14 ( 29 ) page: 7956 - 7965   2023

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    A composite polymer electrolyte with ionic liquid grafted-LAP exhibits high conductivity and mechanical strength, contributing to dendrite-free all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.

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  187. A phenazine-conjugated microporous polymer-based quartz crystal microbalance for sensitive detection of formaldehyde vapors at room temperature: an experiment and density functional theory study Reviewed

    Mohammed G. Kotp, Nagy L. Torad, Johann Lüder, Ahmed A. M. El-Amir, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ahmed F. M. EL-Mahdy

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 2 ) page: 764 - 774   2023

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    Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a prospective class of porous materials that are promising in a wide variety of applications due to their outstanding physical and chemical properties.

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  188. A 2D/2D heterojunction of ultrathin Pd nanosheet/MXene towards highly efficient methanol oxidation reaction: the significance of 2D material nanoarchitectonics Reviewed

    Huajie Huang, Di Xiao, Zihan Zhu, Chi Zhang, Lu Yang, Haiyan He, Jungmok You, Quanguo Jiang, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science   Vol. 14 ( 36 ) page: 9854 - 9862   2023

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    The stereo-assembly of ultrathin Pd nanosheets in situ grown on the MXene surface was achieved via a convenient wet-chemical approach, which possess superior electrocatalytic performance for the methanol oxidation reaction.

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  189. Insights into alloy/oxide or hydroxide interfaces in Ni–Mo-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution under alkaline conditions Reviewed

    Min Luo, Jietian Yang, Xingang Li, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang

    Chemical Science   Vol. 14 ( 13 ) page: 3400 - 3414   2023

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    The activity of Ni–Mo catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction originates from the interfaces of alloy–oxide or alloy–hydroxide, in which the oxide or hydroxide promotes water dissociation and the alloy accelerates hydrogen combination.

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  190. Tunable thiophene-based conjugated microporous polymers for the disposal of toxic hexavalent chromium Reviewed

    Mohammed G. Kotp, Nagy L. Torad, Hiroki Nara, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Jungmok You, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ahmed F. M. EL-Mahdy, Shiao-Wei Kuo

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 27 ) page: 15022 - 15032   2023

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    We present a rational design of thiophene-based conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) demonstrating their tunable adsorption reduction of toxic Cr(vi) ions with comparable performances.

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  191. Spontaneous generation of singlet oxygen on microemulsion-derived manganese oxides with rich oxygen vacancies for efficient aerobic oxidation Reviewed

    Jun Tang, Junbao Chen, Zhanyu Zhang, Qincheng Ma, Xiaolong Hu, Peng Li, Zhiqiang Liu, Peixin Cui, Chao Wan, Qingping Ke, Lei Fu, Jeonghun Kim, Takashi Hamada, Yunqing Kang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Science   Vol. 14 ( 46 ) page: 13402 - 13409   2023

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    We fabricated a range of N<sub>y</sub>-MnO<sub>x</sub> using compartmentalized microemulsion crystallization followed by post-calcination. These materials have the unique ability to generate sufficient <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> at room temperature without requiring an external field.

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  192. Soft–hard interface design in super-elastic conductive polymer hydrogel containing Prussian blue analogues to enable highly efficient electrochemical deionization Reviewed

    Yifan Ren, Fei Yu, Xin-Gui Li, Brian Yuliarto, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jie Ma

    Materials Horizons   Vol. 10 ( 9 ) page: 3548 - 3558   2023

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    Soft-hard interface has been developed by introducing conducting polymer hydrogels to improve the cycling electrochemical deionization performance of Prussian blue analogues.

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  193. Prussian blue and its analogues as functional template materials: control of derived structure compositions and morphologies Reviewed

    Behnoosh Bornamehr, Volker Presser, Aldo J. G. Zarbin, Yusuke Yamauchi, Samantha Husmann

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 20 ) page: 10473 - 10492   2023

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    This review covers the use of Prussian blue and its analogues as sacrificial templates and the adopted strategies to produce new materials with diverse compositions, structures and morphologies.

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  194. Persistent microporosity of a non-planar porphyrinoid based on multiple supramolecular interactions for nanomechanical sensor applications Reviewed

    Mandeep K. Chahal, Subrata Maji, Anuradha Liyanage, Yoshitaka Matsushita, Pelin Tozman, Daniel T. Payne, Wipakorn Jevasuwan, Naoki Fukata, Paul A. Karr, Jan Labuta, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Shinsuke Ishihara, Katsuhiko Ariga, Francis D’Souza, Genki Yoshikawa, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jonathan P. Hill

    Materials Chemistry Frontiers   Vol. 7 ( 2 ) page: 325 - 332   2023

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    A novel fused porphyrinoid undergoes supramolecular assembly to form a persistently porous solution processable material for sensing of acetone vapour under high humidity using a membrane-type surface stress sensor.

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  195. Particle size optimization of metal–organic frameworks for superior capacitive deionization in oxygenated saline water Reviewed

    Zhiyuan Xing, Xiaoxu Xuan, Haiyan Hu, Mohua Li, Huimin Gao, Azhar Alowasheeir, Dong Jiang, Liyang Zhu, Zhengtong Li, Yunqing Kang, Jing Zhang, Xibin Yi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 59 ( 30 ) page: 4515 - 4518   2023

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    The effect of metal–organic framework particle size on capacitive performance in oxygenated saline water was studied, suggesting that as particle size increases, the performance decreases.

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  196. Opportunities and challenges of hydrotalcite-related electrocatalysts for seawater splitting: a systematic perspective from materials synthesis, characterization and application Reviewed

    Rongrong Dai, Chenyang Dai, Shujin Hou, Qijun He, Baogui Liu, Minghua Huang, Heqing Jiang, MoHua Li, Likun Pan, Zheng Guo, Jeonghun Kim, Minsu Han, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 38 ) page: 20383 - 20407   2023

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    Hydrotalcites and their related materials hold great potential to unlock seawater splitting effectively.

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  197. N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Liang Ma, Zhibin Li, Wenjie Mai, Nasim Amiralian, Alan E. Rowan, Yusuke Yamauchi, Aimiao Qin, Rana Arslan Afzal, Darren Martin, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Jinliang Li

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 31 ) page: 16626 - 16635   2023

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    Nanosheet-like sorghum biomass obtained by mild alkaline treatment and high-energy ball milling is heteroatom-doped with N and S during pyrolysis. The resulting N, S co-doped carbon shows a significantly improved K-ion storage as an anode material in potassium ion batteries.

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  198. Metal–organic framework derivatives for promoted capacitive deionization of oxygenated saline water Reviewed

    Xingtao Xu, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Asakura, Likun Pan, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Energy &amp; Environmental Science   Vol. 16 ( 5 ) page: 1815 - 1820   2023

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    Metal–organic framework (MOF) derivatives, such as pyrolytic carbons, pyrolytic metal-containing carbons, and MOF-based hybrids, have been designed to replace conventionally used carbon materials for promoting capacitive deionization performance.

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  199. Waste PET upcycling to conductive carbon-based composite through laser-assisted carbonization of UiO-66 Reviewed

    Dmitry Kogolev, Oleg Semyonov, Nadezhda Metalnikova, Maxim Fatkullin, Raul D. Rodriguez, Petr Slepicka, Yusuke Yamauchi, Olga Guselnikova, Rabah Boukherroub, Pavel S. Postnikov

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 11 ( 3 ) page: 1108 - 1115   2023

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    The upcycling of waste polymers into novel materials with high added value is a vital task for modern chemical engineering.

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  200. “Functional upcycling” of polymer waste towards the design of new materials Reviewed

    Olga Guselnikova, Oleg Semyonov, Elizaveta Sviridova, Roman Gulyaev, Alina Gorbunova, Dmitry Kogolev, Andrii Trelin, Yusuke Yamauchi, Rabah Boukherroub, Pavel Postnikov

    Chemical Society Reviews   Vol. 52 ( 14 ) page: 4755 - 4832   2023

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    Functional upcycling is post-polymerisation modification or surface functionalisation of plastic waste without considerable polymer chain destruction to produce a new upcycled material with added value.

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  201. Size control and electronic manipulation of Ru catalyst over B, N co-doped carbon network for high-performance hydrogen evolution reaction Reviewed

    Shuai Xu, Mang Niu, Guowei Zhao, Shujun Ming, Xingyun Li, Qilong Zhu, Liang-Xin Ding, Minjun Kim, Asma A. Alothman, Mohammed Sheikh Saleh Mushab, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Research   Vol. 16 ( 5 ) page: 6212 - 6219   2022.12

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  202. Flexible Nanoarchitectonics for Biosensing and Physiological Monitoring Applications Reviewed

    Aditya Ashok, Tuan‐Khoa Nguyen, Matthew Barton, Michael Leitch, Mostafa Kamal Masud, Hyeongyu Park, Thanh‐An Truong, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Hang Thu Ta, Xiaopeng Li, Kang Liang, Thanh Nho Do, Chun‐Hui Wang, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Yusuke Yamauchi, Hoang‐Phuong Phan

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 9 )   2022.12

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    Flexible and implantable electronics hold tremendous promises for advanced healthcare applications, especially for physiological neural recording and modulations. Key requirements in neural interfaces include miniature dimensions for spatial physiological mapping and low impedance for recognizing small biopotential signals. Herein, a bottom‐up mesoporous formation technique and a top‐down microlithography process are integrated to create flexible and low‐impedance mesoporous gold (Au) electrodes for biosensing and bioimplant applications. The mesoporous architectures developed on a thin and soft polymeric substrate provide excellent mechanical flexibility and stable electrical characteristics capable of sustaining multiple bending cycles. The large surface areas formed within the mesoporous network allow for high current density transfer in standard electrolytes, highly suitable for biological sensing applications as demonstrated in glucose sensors with an excellent detection limit of 1.95 µm and high sensitivity of 6.1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> µM<sup>−1</sup>, which is approximately six times higher than that of benchmarking flat/non‐porous films. The low impedance of less than 1 kΩ at 1 kHz in the as‐synthesized mesoporous electrodes, along with their mechanical flexibility and durability, offer peripheral nerve recording functionalities that are successfully demonstrated in vivo. These features highlight the new possibilities of our novel flexible nanoarchitectonics for neuronal recording and modulation applications.

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  203. Selective Radical Oxidation of Cyclohexane to Adipic Acid at Electrochemical Interfaces Reviewed

    Hao Tian, Yujun Zhang, Ziyang Zhang, Tingting Lv, Lei Bian, Hong Wang, Jianxin Li, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong‐Li Wang

    ChemCatChem   Vol. 15 ( 2 )   2022.12

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    Direct conversion of cyclohexane to adipic acid (AA) under mild conditions is an attractive technology in response to the increasing industrial demand of chemical intermediate AA. Exploring advanced free radical oxidation systems is the key to converting cyclohexane in a direct and mild manner. This study demonstrates that electrocatalytic water oxidation can quantitatively generate hydroxyl radicals (⋅OH) to selectively oxidize cyclohexane to AA by a vanadium oxide (VO<sub>x</sub>)‐platinum (Pt) composite catalyst coupled with persulfate (PS) redox mediator at the electrode/electrolyte interface under ambient temperature and pressure. The three active components of VO<sub>x</sub>, Pt, and PS can produce different concentrations of ⋅OH radicals alone or in combination, resulting in different AA selectivity and cyclohexane conversion, and the activity increased with the increase of free radical concentration before AA peroxidation. The optimized ternary oxidation system of VO<sub>x</sub>‐Pt‐PS achieved a cyclohexane conversion of 85 % with 95 % AA selectivity and the corresponding yield was 81 %, better than most traditional oxidation systems. Electrochemical interfaces‐driven radical oxidation provides opportunities to oxidatively convert many other inexpensive hydrocarbons to value‐added chemicals.

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  204. Covalently Interlayer‐Confined Organic–Inorganic Heterostructures for Aqueous Potassium Ion Supercapacitors

    Jianping Chen, Bin Liu, Hang Cai, Shude Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Seong Chan Jun

    Small   Vol. 19 ( 4 )   2022.11

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    Artificial assembly of organic–inorganic heterostructures for electrochemical energy storage at the molecular level is promising, but remains a great challenge. Here, a covalently interlayer‐confined organic (polyaniline [PANI])–inorganic (MoS<sub>2</sub>) hybrid with a dual charge‐storage mechanism is developed for boosting the reaction kinetics of supercapacitors. Systematic characterizations reveal that PANI induces a partial phase transition from the 2H to 1T phases of MoS<sub>2</sub>, expands the interlayer spacing of MoS<sub>2</sub>, and increases the hydrophilicity. More in‐depth insights from the synchrotron radiation‐based X‐ray technique illustrate that the covalent grafting of PANI to MoS<sub>2</sub> induces the formation of MoN bonds and unsaturated Mo sites, leading to increased active sites. Theoretical analysis reveals that the covalent assembly facilitates cross‐layer electron transfer and decreases the diffusion barrier of K<sup>+</sup> ions, which favors reaction kinetics. The resultant hybrid material exhibits high specific capacitance and good rate capability. This design provides an effective strategy to develop organic–inorganic heterostructures for superior K‐ion storage. The K‐ion storage mechanism concerning the reversible insertion/extraction upon charge/discharge is revealed through ex situ X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

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  205. Ni-Fe nanoframes via a unique structural formation induced by sonochemical etching

    Azhar Alowasheeir, Hiroki Nara, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 92   2022.10

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    A uniform nanoframe structure derived from a Prussian blue analogue (PBA) with an internal cavity is successfully synthesized by sonochemical etching. The uniquely structured PBA nanoframes possess a three-dimensional open structure and high surface area, resulting in enhanced electrochemical properties for the oxygen evolution reaction as a model reaction.

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  206. Ultra-stable sodium ion storage of biomass porous carbon derived from sugarcane

    Minjun Kim, Joseph F.S. Fernando, Zhibin Li, Azhar Alowasheeir, Aditya Ashok, Ruijing Xin, Darren Martin, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Dmitri V. Golberg, Yusuke Yamauchi, Nasim Amiralian, Jinliang Li

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 445   page: 136344 - 136344   2022.10

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  207. Two-Dimensional Metal–Organic Framework Superstructures from Ice-Templated Self-Assembly

    Yujie Song, Xiaokai Song, Xiaoke Wang, Jingzheng Bai, Fang Cheng, Chao Lin, Xin Wang, Hui Zhang, Jianhua Sun, Tiejun Zhao, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Xiaopeng Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 144 ( 38 ) page: 17457 - 17467   2022.9

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    Here, we report the synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) layered metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticle (NP) superstructures via an ice-templating strategy. MOF NP monolayers and bilayers can be obtained by regulating the concentration of colloidal MOF NPs without any external fields during self-assembly. Adjacent polyhedral MOF NPs are packed and aligned through crystalline facets, resulting in the formation of a quasi-ordered array superstructure. The morphology of the MOF layers is well preserved when subjected to pyrolysis, and the obtained carbon NPs have hollow interiors driven by the outward contraction of MOF precursors during pyrolysis. With the advantages of large surface areas, hierarchical porosity, high exposure of active sites, and fast electron transport of the 2D layered structure, the mono- and bilayered carbon NP superstructures show better oxygen reduction activity than isolated carbon particles in alkaline media. Our work demonstrates that ice-templating is a powerful strategy to fabricate superstructures of various MOFs and their derivatives.

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  208. Strategic design of Fe and N co-doped hierarchically porous carbon as superior ORR catalyst: from the perspective of nanoarchitectonics Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Konstantin L. Firestein, Joseph F. S. Fernando, Xingtao Xu, Hyunsoo Lim, Dmitri Golberg, Jongbeom Na, Jihyun Kim, Hiroki Nara, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMICAL SCIENCE   Vol. 13 ( 36 ) page: 10836 - 10845   2022.9

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    In this study, we present microporous carbon (MPC), hollow microporous carbon (HMC) and hierarchically porous carbon (HPC) to demonstrate the importance of strategical designing of nanoarchitectures in achieving advanced catalyst (or electrode) materials, especially in the context of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Based on the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and ORR studies, we identify a marked structural effect depending on the porosity. Specifically, mesopores are found to have the most profound influence by significantly improving electrochemical wettability and accessibility. We also identify that macropore contributes to the rate capability of the porous carbons. The results of the rotating ring disk electrode (RRDE) method also demonstrate the advantages of strategically designed double-shelled nanoarchitecture of HPC to increase the overall electron transfer number (n) closer to four by offering a higher chance of the double two-electron pathways. Next, selective doping of highly active Fe-N-x sites on HPC is obtained by increasing the nitrogen content in HPC. As a result, the optimized Fe and N co-doped HPC demonstrate high ORR catalytic activity comparable to the commercial 20 wt% Pt/C in alkaline electrolyte. Our findings, therefore, strongly advocate the importance of a strategic design of advanced catalyst (or electrode) materials, especially in light of both structural and doping effects, from the perspective of nanoarchitectonics.

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  209. Soft Template-Based Synthesis of Mesoporous Phosphorus- and Boron-Codoped NiFe-Based Alloys for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction Reviewed

    Yunqing Kang, Yanna Guo, Jingjing Zhao, Bo Jiang, Jingru Guo, Yi Tang, Hexing Li, Victor Malgras, Mohammed A. Amin, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi, Toru Asahi

    SMALL   Vol. 18 ( 33 )   2022.8

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    Controlling the morphology, composition, and crystalline phase of mesoporous nonnoble metal catalysts is essential for improving their performance. Herein, well-defined P- and B-codoped NiFe alloy mesoporous nanospheres (NiFeB-P MNs) with an adjustable Ni/Fe ratio and large mesopores (11 nm) are synthesized via soft-template-based chemical reduction and a subsequent phosphine-vapor-based phosphidation process. Earth-abundant NiFe-based materials are considered promising electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) because of their low cost and high intrinsic catalytic activity. The resulting NiFeB-P MNs exhibit a low OER overpotential of 252 mV at 10 mA cm(-2), which is significantly smaller than that of B-doped NiFe MNs (274 mV) and commercial RuO2 (269 mV) in alkaline electrolytes. Thus, this work highlights the practicality of designing mesoporous nonnoble metal structures and the importance of incorporating P in metallic-B-based alloys to modify their electronic structure for enhancing their intrinsic activity.

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  210. Microwave one-pot synthesis of CNT-supported amorphous Ni–P alloy nanoparticles with enhanced hydrogenation performance Reviewed

    Yunqing Kang, Haoran Du, Bo Jiang, Hui Li, Yanna Guo, Mohammed A. Amin, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Toru Asahi, Hexing Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 12 ) page: 6560 - 6568   2022.2

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    A CNTs supported amorphous Ni–P alloy NPs catalyst is synthesized by a simple one-pot microwave heating method. The resulting outstanding hydrogenation performance is due to the high-dispersion of Ni–P NPs and the enhanced metal–support interaction.

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  211. Realizing Superior Redox Kinetics of Hollow Bimetallic Sulfide Nanoarchitectures by Defect‐Induced Manipulation toward Flexible Solid‐State Supercapacitors

    Shude Liu, Ling Kang, Jisong Hu, Euigeol Jung, Joel Henzie, Azhar Alowasheeir, Jian Zhang, Ling Miao, Yusuke Yamauchi, Seong Chan Jun

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 5 ) page: 2104507 - 2104507   2022.2

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  212. Embedding Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Design of Flexible Hybrid Supercapacitors by Electrospinning: Synthesis of Highly Graphitized Carbon Nanofibers Containing Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

    Yanjiang Li, Guang Zhu, Xingtao Xu, Lei Chen, Ting Lu, Jonathan P Hill, Likun Pan, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small Structures     2022

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  213. Fullerphene Nanosheets: A Bottom-Up 2D Material for Single-Carbon-Atom-Level Molecular Discrimination

    Song J., Murata T., Tsai K.-C., Jia X., Sciortino F., Ma R., Yamauchi Y., Hill J.P., Shrestha L.K., Ariga K.

    Advanced Materials Interfaces   Vol. 9 ( 11 )   2022

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  214. Noble-Metal-Based Hollow Mesoporous Nanoparticles: Synthesis Strategies and Applications

    Sun L., Lv H., Feng J., Guselnikova O., Wang Y., Yamauchi Y., Liu B.

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 34 ( 31 )   2022

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  215. Material Evolution with Nanotechnology, Nanoarchitectonics, and Materials Informatics: What will be the Next Paradigm Shift in Nanoporous Materials?

    Chaikittisilp W., Yamauchi Y., Ariga K.

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 34 ( 7 )   2022

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  216. Understanding Synthesis–Structure–Performance Correlations of Nanoarchitectured Activated Carbons for Electrochemical Applications and Carbon Capture

    Zhang S., Zheng M., Tang Y., Zang R., Zhang X., Huang X., Chen Y., Yamauchi Y., Kaskel S., Pang H.

    Advanced Functional Materials   Vol. 32 ( 40 )   2022

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  217. Constructing Fast Transmembrane Pathways in a Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets/Nanoparticles Composite Film for an Inorganic Anion-Exchange Membrane

    Xian F., Jia L., Sugahara Y., Xue H., Yamauchi Y., Sasaki T., Ma R.

    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces   Vol. 14 ( 45 ) page: 51212 - 51221   2022

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  218. Porous Nanoarchitectures of Nonprecious Metal Borides: From Controlled Synthesis to Heterogeneous Catalyst Applications

    Kang Y., Tang Y., Zhu L., Jiang B., Xu X., Guselnikova O., Li H., Asahi T., Yamauchi Y.

    ACS Catalysis   Vol. 12 ( 23 ) page: 14773 - 14793   2022

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  219. Molecular-Scale Manipulation of Layer Sequence in Heteroassembled Nanosheet Films toward Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts

    He Y., Jia L., Lu X., Wang C., Liu X., Chen G., Wu D., Wen Z., Zhang N., Yamauchi Y., Sasaki T., Ma R.

    ACS Nano   Vol. 16 ( 3 ) page: 4028 - 4040   2022

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  220. Integrated, Transparent Silicon Carbide Electronics and Sensors for Radio Frequency Biomedical Therapy

    Nguyen T.-K., Yadav S., Truong T.-A., Han M., Barton M., Leitch M., Guzman P., Dinh T., Ashok A., Vu H., Dau V., Haasmann D., Chen L., Park Y., Do T.N., Yamauchi Y., Rogers J.A., Nguyen N.-T., Phan H.-P.

    ACS Nano   Vol. 16 ( 7 ) page: 10890 - 10903   2022

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  221. General Synthesis of MOF Nanotubes via Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks toward Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysts

    Cai Z.-X., Xia Y., Ito Y., Ohtani M., Sakamoto H., Ito A., Bai Y., Wang Z.-L., Yamauchi Y., Fujita T.

    ACS Nano   Vol. 16 ( 12 ) page: 20851 - 20864   2022

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  222. Palm Sugar-Induced Formation of Hexagonal Tungsten Oxide with Nanorod-Assembled Three-Dimensional Hierarchical Frameworks for Nitrogen Dioxide Sensing

    Septiani N.L.W., Shukri G., Saputro A.G., Nugraha, Karim M.R., Al-Mubaddel F., Hardiansyah A., Yamauchi Y., Kaneti Y.V., Yuliarto B.

    ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering   Vol. 10 ( 46 ) page: 15035 - 15045   2022

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  223. Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Graphene Mesh: A Robust Scaffold for Highly Exposed Fe-N4Active Sites toward an Excellent Oxygen Reduction Catalyst in Acid Media

    Li J., Xia W., Tang J., Gao Y., Jiang C., Jia Y., Chen T., Hou Z., Qi R., Jiang D., Asahi T., Xu X., Wang T., He J., Yamauchi Y.

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 144 ( 21 ) page: 9280 - 9291   2022

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  224. MOF-derived nanoporous carbons with diverse tunable nanoarchitectures

    Kim M., Xin R., Earnshaw J., Tang J., Hill J.P., Ashok A., Nanjundan A.K., Kim J., Young C., Sugahara Y., Na J., Yamauchi Y.

    Nature Protocols   Vol. 17 ( 12 ) page: 2990 - 3027   2022

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  225. Ultrathin nanosheet-assembled nickel-based metal–organic framework microflowers for supercapacitor applications

    Wang C.-H., Zhang D.-W., Liu S., Yamauchi Y., Zhang F.-B., Kaneti Y.V.

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 58 ( 7 ) page: 1009 - 1012   2022

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  226. Efficient lithium-ion storage using a heterostructured porous carbon framework and its in situ transmission electron microscopy study Reviewed

    Minjun Kim, Joseph F. S. Fernando, Jie Wang, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Jongbeom Na, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Hiroki Nara, Darren Martin, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Dmitri Golberg, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 58 ( 6 ) page: 863 - 866   2022

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    A heterostructured porous carbon framework (PCF) composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets and metal organic framework (MOF)-derived microporous carbon is prepared to investigate its potential use in a lithium-ion battery. As an anode material, the PCF exhibits efficient lithium-ion storage performance with a high reversible specific capacity (771 mA h g(-1) at 50 mA g(-1)), an excellent rate capability (448 mA h g(-1) at 1000 mA g(-1)), and a long lifespan (75% retention after 400 cycles). The in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) study demonstrates that its unique three-dimensional (3D) heterostructure can largely tolerate the volume expansion. We envisage that this work may offer a deeper understanding of the importance of tailored design of anode materials for future lithium-ion batteries.

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  227. Heterointerface optimization in a covalent organic framework-on-MXene for high-performance capacitive deionization of oxygenated saline water

    Zhang S., Xu X., Liu X., Yang Q., Shang N., Zhao X., Zang X., Wang C., Wang Z., Shapter J.G., Yamauchi Y.

    Materials Horizons   Vol. 9 ( 6 ) page: 1708 - 1716   2022

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  228. MoS2 nanosheets with expanded interlayer spacing for ultra-stable aqueous Mg-ion hybrid supercapacitor

    Pan G., Li J., Han L., Peng W., Xu X., Lu T., Amin M.A., Yamauchi Y., Xu M., Pan L.

    Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers   Vol. 9 ( 8 ) page: 1666 - 1673   2022

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  229. Mesoporous PdBi nanocages for enhanced electrocatalytic performances by all-direction accessibility and steric site activation

    Du D., Geng Q., Ma L., Ren S., Li J.-X., Dong W., Hua Q., Fan L., Shao R., Wang X., Li C., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Science   Vol. 13 ( 13 ) page: 3819 - 3825   2022

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  230. Performance enhancement strategies for surface plasmon resonance sensors in direct glucose detection using pristine and modified UiO-66: effects of morphology, immobilization technique, and signal amplification

    Gumilar G., Henzie J., Yuliarto B., Patah A., Nugraha N., Iqbal M., Amin M.A., Hossain M.S.A., Yamauchi Y., Kaneti Y.V.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 12 ) page: 6662 - 6678   2022

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  231. Highly adhesive and disposable inorganic barrier films: Made from 2D silicate nanosheets and water

    Eguchi M., Konarova M., L. Torad N., Chang T.-A., Kang D.-Y., Shapter J., Yamauchi Y.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 4 ) page: 1956 - 1964   2022

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  232. Phase engineering of dual active 2D Bi2O3-based nanocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysis

    Wu Z., Mei J., Liu Q., Wang S., Li W., Xing S., Bai J., Yang J., Luo W., Guselnikova O., O'Mullane A.P., Gu Y., Yamauchi Y., Liao T., Sun Z.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 2 ) page: 808 - 817   2022

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  233. 2D boron nanosheet architectonics: Opening new territories by smart functionalization

    Han C., Han R., Zhang X., Xu Z., Li W., Yamauchi Y., Huang Z.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 6 ) page: 2736 - 2750   2022

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  234. Inorganic material-based Janus nanosheets: asymmetrically functionalized 2D-inorganic nanomaterials

    Suzuki R., Yamauchi Y., Sugahara Y.

    Dalton Transactions   Vol. 51 ( 35 ) page: 13145 - 13156   2022

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  235. Electrochemical preparation of nano/micron structure transition metal-based catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction

    Li H., Han X., Zhao W., Azhar A., Jeong S., Jeong D., Na J., Wang S., Yu J., Yamauchi Y.

    Materials Horizons   Vol. 9 ( 7 ) page: 1788 - 1824   2022

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  236. Zwitterionic iodonium species afford halogen bond-based porous organic frameworks

    Soldatova N.S., Postnikov P.S., Ivanov D.M., Semyonov O.V., Kukurina O.S., Guselnikova O., Yamauchi Y., Wirth T., Zhdankin V.V., Yusubov M.S., Gomila R.M., Frontera A., Resnati G., Kukushkin V.Y.

    Chemical Science     2022

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  237. Modular assembly of MOF-derived carbon nanofibers into macroarchitectures for water treatment

    Zhang Z., Wang C., Yao Y., Zhang H., Na J., Zhou Y., Zhu Z., Qi J., Eguchi M., Yamauchi Y., Li J.

    Chemical Science   Vol. 13 ( 32 ) page: 9159 - 9164   2022

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  238. Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for metal-ion (Li, Na, K and Zn) hybrid capacitors

    Zhan F., Wang H., He Q., Xu W., Chen J., Ren X., Wang H., Liu S., Han M., Yamauchi Y., Chen L.

    Chemical Science   Vol. 13 ( 41 ) page: 11981 - 12015   2022

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  239. Tuning iron spin states in single-atom nanozymes enables efficient peroxidase mimicking

    Wei X., Song S., Song W., Wen Y., Xu W., Chen Y., Wu Z., Qin Y., Jiao L., Wu Y., Sha M., Huang J., Cai X., Zheng L., Hu L., Gu W., Eguchi M., Asahi T., Yamauchi Y., Zhu C.

    Chemical Science   Vol. 13 ( 45 ) page: 13574 - 13581   2022

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  240. Ru ions enhancing the interface bonding between the Pt nanoparticle catalyst and perovskite support for super anti-sintering performance

    Zhang S., Zhou W., Mao J., An K., Li N., Qin T., Chen L., Liu X., Mei B., Jiang Z., Wang Z.-L., Yamauchi Y., Liu Y.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 15 ) page: 8227 - 8237   2022

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  241. Multifunctional materials for photo-electrochemical water splitting

    Rajaitha P.M., Hajra S., Mistewicz K., Panda S., Sahu M., Dubal D., Yamauchi Y., Kim H.J.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 30 ) page: 15906 - 15931   2022

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  242. Co, Fe and N co-doped 1D assembly of hollow carbon nanoboxes for high-performance supercapacitors

    Kim M., Wang C., Earnshaw J., Park T., Amirilian N., Ashok A., Na J., Han M., Rowan A.E., Li J., Yi J.W., Yamauchi Y.

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 10 ( 45 ) page: 24056 - 24063   2022

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  243. Nanomaterials for sustainable remediation of chemical contaminants in water and soil

    Mukhopadhyay R., Sarkar B., Khan E., Alessi D.S., Biswas J.K., Manjaiah K.M., Eguchi M., Wu K.C.W., Yamauchi Y., Ok Y.S.

    Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology   Vol. 52 ( 15 ) page: 2611 - 2660   2022

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  244. Boosting capacitive performance of manganese oxide nanorods by decorating with three-dimensional crushed graphene

    Reaz A.H., Saha S., Roy C.K., Wahab M.A., Will G., Amin M.A., Yamauchi Y., Liu S., Kaneti Y.V., Hossain M.S., Firoz S.H.

    Nano Convergence   Vol. 9 ( 1 )   2022

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  245. Mechanisms Responsible for Adsorption of Molybdate ions on Alumina for the Production of Medical Radioisotopes

    Fujita Y., Niizeki T., Fukumitsu N., Ariga K., Yamauchi Y., Malgras V., Kaneti Y.V., Liu C.-H., Hatano K., Suematsu H., Suzuki T., Tsuchiya K.

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 95 ( 1 ) page: 129 - 137   2022

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  246. κ-Carrageenan Gel Modified Mesoporous Gold Chronocoulometric Sensor for Ultrasensitive Detection of MicroRNA

    Salahuddin B., Masud M.K., Aziz S., Liu C.-H., Amiralian N., Ashok A., Hossain S.M.A., Park H., Wahab M.A., Amin M.A., Chari M.A., Rowan A.E., Yamauchi Y., Hossain M.S.A., Kaneti Y.V.

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 95 ( 1 ) page: 198 - 207   2022

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  247. Daylight-Driven Rechargeable TiO2 Nanocatalysts Suppress Wheat Blast Caused by Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum

    Mahmud N.U., Gupta D.R., Paul S.K., Chakraborty M., Shabab Mehebub Md., Surovy M.Z., Fajle Rabby S.M., Al Mahbub Rahat A., Roy P.C., Sohrawardy H., Amin M.A., Masud M.K., Ide Y., Yamauchi Y., Shahriar Hossain Md., Islam T.

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 95 ( 8 ) page: 1263 - 1271   2022

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  248. Photo-enhanced rechargeable high-energy-density metal batteries for solar energy conversion and storage

    Xue H., Gong H., Yamauchi Y., Sasaki T., Ma R.

    Nano Research Energy   Vol. 1 ( 1 )   2022

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  249. Porphyrin-based framework materials for energy conversion

    Gu J., Peng Y., Zhou T., Ma J., Pang H., Yamauchi Y.

    Nano Research Energy   Vol. 1 ( 1 )   2022

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  250. Porous Metal Nanocrystal Catalysts: Can Crystalline Porosity Enable Catalytic Selectivity?

    Min X., Lv H., Yamauchi Y., Liu B.

    CCS Chemistry   Vol. 4 ( 6 ) page: 1829 - 1842   2022

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  251. Theory of Chiral Electrodeposition by Chiral Micro- and Nano-Vortices under a Vertical Magnetic Field -1: 2D Nucleation by Micro-Vortices

    Morimoto R., Miura M., Sugiyama A., Yamauchi Y., Miura M., Oshikiri Y., Mogi I., Takagi S., Aogaki R.

    Magnetochemistry   Vol. 8 ( 7 )   2022

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  252. Two-Dimensional Layered Heterostructures of Nanoporous Carbons Using Reduced Graphene Oxide and Metal–Organic Frameworks

    Nitish Kumar, Neetu Bansal, Yusuke Yamauchi, and Rahul R. Salunkhe

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 34 ( 11 ) page: 4946 - 4954   2022

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  253. Super anti-sintering Pt nanoparticle catalysts on perovskite support by Ru ions enhancing the interface bonding

    Tian Qin, Siran Zhang, Wei Zhou, Jianing Mao, Kang An, Ningyan Li, Liwei Chen, Xi Liu, Bingbao Mei, Zheng Jiang, Zhong-Li Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yuan Liu

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A     2022

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  254. Current Progress and Scalable Approach toward the Synthesis of 2D Metal–Organic Frameworks

    Chen J.E., Yang Z.-J., Koh H.U., Shen J., Cai Y., Yamauchi Y., Yeh L.-H., Tung V., Wu K.C.W.

    Advanced Materials Interfaces   Vol. 9 ( 13 )   2022

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  255. Surface Filtration in Mesoporous Au Films Decorated by Ag Nanoparticles for Solving SERS Sensing Small Molecules in Living Cells

    Guselnikova O., Nugraha A.S., Na J., Postnikov P., Kim H.-J., Plotnikov E., Yamauchi Y.

    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces   Vol. 14 ( 36 ) page: 41629 - 41639   2022

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  256. Tailoring the Structure of Chitosan-Based Porous Carbon Nanofiber Architectures toward Efficient Capacitive Charge Storage and Capacitive Deionization

    Szabó L., Xu X., Uto K., Henzie J., Yamauchi Y., Ichinose I., Ebara M.

    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces   Vol. 14 ( 3 ) page: 4004 - 4021   2022

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  257. MgB2 Superconducting Joint Architecture with the Functionality to Screen External Magnetic Fields for MRI Magnet Applications

    Patel D., Matsumoto A., Kumakura H., Maeda M., Kim S.-H., Liang H., Yamauchi Y., Choi S., Kim J.H., Hossain M.S.A.

    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces   Vol. 14 ( 2 ) page: 3418 - 3426   2022

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  258. Long-Lasting Self-Healing Surface Dewettability through the Rapid Regeneration of Surface Morphologies

    Nakamura S., Yamauchi Y., Hozumi A.

    Langmuir   Vol. 38 ( 24 ) page: 7611 - 7617   2022

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  259. Borophene: Two-dimensional Boron Monolayer: Synthesis, Properties, and Potential Applications

    Kaneti Y.V., Benu D.P., Xu X., Yuliarto B., Yamauchi Y., Golberg D.

    Chemical Reviews   Vol. 122 ( 1 ) page: 1000 - 1051   2022

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  260. Symmetry-Breaking Plasmonic Mesoporous Gold Nanoparticles with Large Pores

    Nugraha A.S., Guselnikova O., Henzie J., Na J., Hossain M.S.A., Dag Ö., Rowan A.E., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 34 ( 16 ) page: 7256 - 7270   2022

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  261. Nanoarchitectured Conjugated Microporous Polymers: State of the Art Synthetic Strategies and Opportunities for Adsorption Science

    Wan N., Chang Q., Hou F., Zhang S., Zang X., Zhao X., Wang C., Wang Z., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 34 ( 17 ) page: 7598 - 7619   2022

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  262. Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Robust Platform for Creating Nanoarchitectured Carbon Materials

    Wang C., Yao Y., Li J., Yamauchi Y.

    Accounts of Materials Research   Vol. 3 ( 4 ) page: 426 - 438   2022

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  263. Nanoarchitectured superparamagnetic iron oxide-doped mesoporous carbon nanozymes for glucose sensing

    Wahab M.A., Hossain S.M.A., Masud M.K., Park H., Ashok A., Mustapić M., Kim M., Patel D., Shahbazi M., Hossain M.S.A., Yamauchi Y., Kaneti Y.V.

    Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical   Vol. 366   2022

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  264. Multifunctional wearable thermal management textile fabricated by one-step sputtering

    Wang C., Zhang W., Xu X., Su J., Shi J., Amin M.A., Zhang J., Yamauchi Y.

    Nano Today   Vol. 45   2022

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  265. Ion transport channels in redox flow deionization enable ultra-high desalination performance

    Lin P., Yang T., Li Z., Xia W., Xuan X., Sun X., Alshehri S.M., Ahamad T., Yamauchi Y., Xu X., Bando Y.

    Nano Energy   Vol. 102   2022

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  266. Significant effect of synthesis methodologies of metal-organic frameworks upon the additively manufactured dual-mode triboelectric nanogenerator towards self-powered applications

    Hajra S., Sahu M., Sahu R., Padhan A.M., Alagarsamy P., Kim H.-G., Lee H., Oh S., Yamauchi Y., Kim H.J.

    Nano Energy   Vol. 98   2022

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  267. MOF-on-MOF nanoarchitectures for selectively functionalized nitrogen-doped carbon-graphitic carbon/carbon nanotubes heterostructure with high capacitive deionization performance

    Zhang Y., Wu J., Zhang S., Shang N., Zhao X., Alshehri S.M., Ahamad T., Yamauchi Y., Xu X., Bando Y.

    Nano Energy   Vol. 97   2022

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  268. Materials informatics-guided superior electrocatalyst: A case of pyrolysis-free single-atom coordinated with N-graphene nanomesh

    Xia W., Hou Z., Tang J., Li J., Chaikittisilp W., Kim Y., Muraoka K., Zhang H., He J., Han B., Yamauchi Y.

    Nano Energy   Vol. 94   2022

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  269. Tailoring ZSM-5 zeolite porosity and acidity for efficient conversion of municipal solid waste to fuel

    Ahmed M.H., Batalha N., Xu J., Yamauchi Y., Konarova M.

    Microporous and Mesoporous Materials   Vol. 330   2022

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  270. N-doped hollow carbon nanoplates with mesoporous thin shells towards high-performance supercapacitors

    Lu X., Wang J., Li T., Ding B., Liu S., Henzie J., Amin M.A., Yuliarto B., Sugahara Y., Yamauchi Y.

    Journal of Power Sources   Vol. 542   2022

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  271. Biomass-derived carbon doping to enhance the current carrying capacity and flux pinning of an isotopic Mg11B2 superconductor

    Shahbazi M., Hao Y., Patel D., Liang H., Yamauchi Y., Hossain M.S.A.

    Journal of Magnesium and Alloys   Vol. 10 ( 7 ) page: 1868 - 1877   2022

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  272. Nanoarchitectonics of low-dimensional metal-organic frameworks toward photo/electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions

    Xuan X., Wang M., Zhang M., Kaneti Y.V., Xu X., Sun X., Yamauchi Y.

    Journal of CO2 Utilization   Vol. 57   2022

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  273. CeO2−x quantum dots decorated nitrogen-doped hollow porous carbon for supercapacitors

    Kar T., Casales-Díaz M., Ramos-Hernández J.J., Sotelo-Mazón O., Henao J., Valdez Rodríguez S., Godavarthi S., Liu S., Yamauchi Y., Kesarla M.K.

    Journal of Colloid and Interface Science   Vol. 622   page: 147 - 155   2022

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  274. Prussian blue analogue derived cobalt–nickel phosphide/carbon nanotube composite as electrocatalyst for efficient and stable hydrogen evolution reaction in wide-pH environment

    Ding Z., Yu H., Liu X., He N., Chen X., Li H., Wang M., Yamauchi Y., Xu X., Amin M.A., Lu T., Pan L.

    Journal of Colloid and Interface Science   Vol. 616   page: 210 - 220   2022

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  275. Flexible organohydrogel ionic skin with Ultra-Low temperature freezing resistance and Ultra-Durable moisture retention

    Peng W., Han L., Gao Y., Gong Z., Lu T., Xu X., Xu M., Yamauchi Y., Pan L.

    Journal of Colloid and Interface Science   Vol. 608   page: 396 - 404   2022

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  276. Polyaniline coated MOF-derived Mn2O3 nanorods for efficient hybrid capacitive deionization

    Li Y., Yin Y., Xie F., Zhao G., Han L., Zhang L., Lu T., Amin M.A., Yamauchi Y., Xu X., Zhu G., Pan L.

    Environmental Research   Vol. 212   2022

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  277. Cu-based MOF-derived architecture with Cu/Cu2O nanospheres anchored on porous carbon nanosheets for efficient capacitive deionization

    Zhu G., Chen L., Lu T., Zhang L., Hossain M.S.A., Amin M.A., Yamauchi Y., Li Y., Xu X., Pan L.

    Environmental Research   Vol. 210   2022

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  278. Metal–organic framework-derived heteroatom-doped nanoarchitectures for electrochemical energy storage: Recent advances and future perspectives

    Zhan F., Liu S., He Q., Zhao X., Wang H., Han M., Yamauchi Y., Chen L.

    Energy Storage Materials   Vol. 52   page: 685 - 735   2022

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  279. Template- and etching-free fabrication of two-dimensional hollow bimetallic metal-organic framework hexagonal nanoplates for ammonia sensing

    Chowdhury S., Torad N.L., Ashok A., Gumilar G., Chaikittisilp W., Xin R., Cheng P., Ul Hoque M.I., Wahab M.A., Karim M.R., Yuliarto B., Hossain M.S., Yamauchi Y., Kaneti Y.V.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 450   2022

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  280. 1D-2D hybridization: Nanoarchitectonics for grain boundary-rich platinum nanowires coupled with MXene nanosheets as efficient methanol oxidation electrocatalysts

    Meng W., He H., Yang L., Jiang Q., Yuliarto B., Yamauchi Y., Xu X., Huang H.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 450   2022

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  281. Covalent functionalization of Ti3C2T MXene flakes with Gd-DTPA complex for stable and biocompatible MRI contrast agent

    Neubertova V., Guselnikova O., Yamauchi Y., Olshtrem A., Rimpelova S., Čižmár E., Orendáč M., Duchon J., Volfova L., Lancok J., Herynek V., Fitl P., Ulbrich P., Jelinek L., Schneider P., Kosek J., Postnikov P., Kolska Z., Svorcik V., Chertopalov S., Lyutakov O.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 446   2022

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  282. Metal-ion inserted vanadium oxide nanoribbons as high-performance cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

    Pang Z., Ding B., Wang J., Wang Y., Xu L., Zhou L., Jiang X., Yan X., Hill J.P., Yu L., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 446   2022

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  283. Nanoarchitecturing bimetallic manganese cobaltite spinels for sonocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline

    Hassandoost R., Kotb A., Movafagh Z., Esmat M., Guegan R., Endo S., Jevasuwan W., Fukata N., Sugahara Y., Khataee A., Yamauchi Y., Ide Y., Doustkhah E.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 431   2022

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  284. Eliminating tetracycline antibiotics matrix via photoactivated sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation process over the immobilized MIL-88A: Batch and continuous experiments

    Wang J.-S., Yi X.-H., Xu X., Ji H., Alanazi A.M., Wang C.-C., Zhao C., Kaneti Y.V., Wang P., Liu W., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 431   2022

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  285. Nanoarchitectonics from 2D to 3D: MXenes-derived nitrogen-doped 3D nanofibrous architecture for extraordinarily-fast capacitive deionization

    Ding Z., Xu X., Li J., Li Y., Wang K., Lu T., Hossain M.S.A., Amin M.A., Zhang S., Pan L., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 430   2022

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  286. Defect engineering induced heterostructure of Zn-birnessite@spinel ZnMn2O4 nanocrystal for flexible asymmetric supercapacitor

    Lyu L., Kim C.W., Seong K.-D., Kang J., Liu S., Yamauchi Y., Piao Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 430   2022

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  287. Transforming red mud into an efficient Acid-Base catalyst by hybridization with mesoporous ZSM-5 for Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics

    HM Ahmed M., Batalha N., ALOthman Z.A., Yamauchi Y., Valentino Kaneti Y., Konarova M.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 430   2022

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  288. Super-theoretical capacity mechanism of hollow nano-corn cob-like cobalt oxide

    Xiang Y., Xu Y., Yang Z., Na J., Alowasheeir A., Albaqami M.D., Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj A., Wang S., Yu J., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 430   2022

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  289. Gram-Scale production of Cu3P-Cu2O Janus nanoparticles into nitrogen and phosphorous doped porous carbon framework as bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting

    Zhu J., Jiang E., Wang X., Pan Z., Xu X., Ma S., Kang Shen P., Pan L., Eguchi M., Nanjundan A.K., Shapter J., Yamauchi Y.

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 427   2022

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  290. Nanoarchitectonics of MXene/semiconductor heterojunctions toward artificial photosynthesis via photocatalytic CO2 reduction

    Liu X., Chen T., Xue Y., Fan J., Shen S., Hossain M.S.A., Amin M.A., Pan L., Xu X., Yamauchi Y.

    Coordination Chemistry Reviews   Vol. 459   2022

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  291. Lignocellulosic plant cell wall variation influences the structure and properties of hard carbon derived from sorghum biomass

    Afzal R.A., Pennells J., Yamauchi Y., Annamalai P.K., Nanjundan A.K., Martin D.J.

    Carbon Trends   Vol. 7   2022

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  292. Nitrogen and Sulfur Co-Doped Hierarchically Porous Carbon Nanotubes for Fast Potassium Ion Storage

    Jin X., Wang X., Liu Y., Kim M., Cao M., Xie H., Liu S., Wang X., Huang W., Nanjundan A.K., Yuliarto B., Li X., Yamauchi Y.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 42 )   2022

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  293. Superstructures of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks to Single- and Multiatom Sites for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

    Patil R., Liu S., Yadav A., Khaorapapong N., Yamauchi Y., Dutta S.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 52 )   2022

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  294. Hydrogel Nanoarchitectonics: An Evolving Paradigm for Ultrasensitive Biosensing

    Nishat Z.S., Hossain T., Islam M.N., Phan H.-P., Wahab M.A., Moni M.A., Salomon C., Amin M.A., Sina A.A.I., Hossain M.S.A., Kaneti Y.V., Yamauchi Y., Masud M.K.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 26 )   2022

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  295. Tailoring the Surface and Interface Structures of Copper-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Ethylene and Ethanol

    Zhang Z., Bian L., Tian H., Liu Y., Bando Y., Yamauchi Y., Wang Z.-L.

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  296. New Trends in Nanoarchitectured SERS Substrates: Nanospaces, 2D Materials, and Organic Heterostructures

    Guselnikova O., Lim H., Kim H.-J., Kim S.H., Gorbunova A., Eguchi M., Postnikov P., Nakanishi T., Asahi T., Na J., Yamauchi Y.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 25 )   2022

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  297. Expeditious Electrochemical Synthesis of Mesoporous Chalcogenide Flakes: Mesoporous Cu2Se as a Potential High-Rate Anode for Sodium-Ion Battery

    Nagaura T., Li J., Fernando J.F.S., Ashok A., Alowasheeir A., Nanjundan A.K., Lee S., Golberg D.V., Na J., Yamauchi Y.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 34 )   2022

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  298. Engineering Stress in Thin Films: An Innovative Pathway Toward 3D Micro and Nanosystems

    Truong T.-A., Nguyen T.-K., Zhao H., Nguyen N.-K., Dinh T., Park Y., Nguyen T., Yamauchi Y., Nguyen N.-T., Phan H.-P.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 4 )   2022

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  299. Nanoarchitectonics for Abused-Drug Biosensors

    Moradi R., Khalili N.P., Septiani N.L.W., Liu C.-H., Doustkhah E., Yamauchi Y., Rotkin S.V.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 10 )   2022

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  300. Macroscopic MOF Architectures: Effective Strategies for Practical Application in Water Treatment

    Yao Y., Wang C., Na J., Hossain M.S.A., Yan X., Zhang H., Amin M.A., Qi J., Yamauchi Y., Li J.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 8 )   2022

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  301. Progress in Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Beyond

    An Y., Han X., Liu Y., Azhar A., Na J., Nanjundan A.K., Wang S., Yu J., Yamauchi Y.

    Small   Vol. 18 ( 3 )   2022

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  302. Nanoarchitectonics of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Capacitive Deionization via Controlled Pyrolyzed Approaches

    Wang H., Chen B., Liu D.-J., Xu X., Osmieri L., Yamauchi Y.

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  303. Material Nanoarchitectonics of Functional Polymers and Inorganic Nanomaterials for Smart Supercapacitors

    Na J., Zheng D., Kim J., Gao M., Azhar A., Lin J., Yamauchi Y.

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  304. Photovoltaic-powered supercapacitors for driving overall water splitting: A dual-modulated 3D architecture

    Sun Z., Sun L., Koh S.W., Ge J., Fei J., Yao M., Hong W., Liu S., Yamauchi Y., Li H.

    Carbon Energy   Vol. 4 ( 6 ) page: 1262 - 1273   2022

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  305. Heterocyclic Conjugated Polymer Nanoarchitectonics with Synergistic Redox-Active Sites for High-Performance Aluminium Organic Batteries

    Peng X., Xie Y., Baktash A., Tang J., Lin T., Huang X., Hu Y., Jia Z., Searles D.J., Yamauchi Y., Wang L., Luo B.

    Angewandte Chemie - International Edition   Vol. 61 ( 25 )   2022

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  306. A General Concurrent Template Strategy for Ordered Mesoporous Intermetallic Nanoparticles with Controllable Catalytic Performance

    Lv H., Qin H., Ariga K., Yamauchi Y., Liu B.

    Angewandte Chemie - International Edition   Vol. 61 ( 17 )   2022

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  307. Plasma-Induced Nanocrystalline Domain Engineering and Surface Passivation in Mesoporous Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films

    Ashok A., Vasanth A., Nagaura T., Eguchi M., Motta N., Phan H.-P., Nguyen N.-T., Shapter J.G., Na J., Yamauchi Y.

    Angewandte Chemie - International Edition   Vol. 61 ( 14 )   2022

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  308. Atomic-Level Platinum Filling into Ni-Vacancies of Dual-Deficient NiO for Boosting Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

    Yan Y., Lin J., Xu T., Liu B., Huang K., Qiao L., Liu S., Cao J., Jun S.C., Yamauchi Y., Qi J.

    Advanced Energy Materials   Vol. 12 ( 24 )   2022

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  309. MXene Nanoarchitectonics: Defect-Engineered 2D MXenes towards Enhanced Electrochemical Water Splitting

    Tang Y., Yang C., Xu X., Kang Y., Henzie J., Que W., Yamauchi Y.

    Advanced Energy Materials   Vol. 12 ( 12 )   2022

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  310. Hollow carbon architectures with mesoporous shells via self-sacrificial templating strategy using metal-organic frameworks Reviewed

    Tao Li, Bing Ding, Victor Malgras, Jongbeom Na, Zongyi Qin, Xiangjun Lu, Yoshio Bando, Hiroki Nara, Zeid A. Alothman, Jie Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL   Vol. 420   2021.9

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    The rational design and fabrication of ordered mesoporous materials with highly exposed surface area are of great significance to address the fundamental challenges in electrochemistry-related applications by providing more active sites and fast ion/gas diffusion channel. In this work, a self-template method is reported to prepare hollow-structured mesoporous carbon (HOMC) nanoplates by depositing resol-F127 micelles onto the surface of metal-organic-framework (MOF) nanoplates, followed by hydrothermal reaction and carbonization. The parameters influencing the morphology and microstructure of the HOMC materials, i.e., the MOF-to-resol-F127 ratio and the concentration of resol-F127 micelles, are systematically investigated. Fe-doped HOMC (Fe/ HOMC) is obtained after carbonization, as a result from adding FeCl3 during the hydrothermal reaction. Benefiting from morphological aspects, such as the nanoplate shape, the hollow structure, and mesoporous walls, the Fe/HOMC exhibits higher electrocatalytic activity and efficiency than the commercial Pt/C during oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). In addition, when compared to traditional Pt/C benchmark, the Fe/HOMC shows a superior durability and tolerance to methanol poisoning while operating for ORR. The assembled Zn-air battery possesses high power densities with excellent cycling stability. The strategy proposed here can provide a new avenue for the design of ordered mesoporous materials with hollow structure for a wide variety of applications.

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  311. Enantioselective SERS sensing of pseudoephedrine in blood plasma biomatrix by hierarchical mesoporous Au films coated with a homochiral MOF

    Olga Guselnikova, Hyunsoo Lim, Jongbeom Na, Miharu Eguchi, Hyun-Jong Kim, Roman Elashnikov, Pavel Postnikov, Vaclav Svorcik, Oleg Semyonov, Elena Miliutina, Oleksiy Lyutakov, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Biosensors and Bioelectronics   Vol. 180   2021.5

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    Here, we present a new family of hierarchical porous hybrid materials as an innovative tool for ultrasensitive and selective sensing of enantiomeric drugs in complex biosamples via chiral surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). Hierarchical porous hybrid films were prepared by the combination of mesoporous plasmonic Au films and microporous homochiral metal-organic frameworks (HMOFs). The proposed hierarchical porous substrates enable extremely low limit of detection values (10−12 M) for pseudoephedrine in undiluted blood plasma due to dual enhancement mechanisms (physical enhancement by the mesoporous Au nanostructures and chemical enhancement by HMOF), chemical recognition by HMOF, and a discriminant function for bio-samples containing large biomolecules, such as blood components. We demonstrate the effect of each component (mesoporous Au and microporous AlaZnCl (HMOF)) on the analytical performance for sensing. The growth of AlaZnCl leads to an increase in the SERS signal (by around 17 times), while the use of mesoporous Au leads to an increase in the signal (by up to 40%). In the presence of a complex biomatrix (blood serum or plasma), the hybrid hierarchical porous substrate provides control over the transport of the molecules inside the pores and prevents blood protein infiltration, provoking competition with existing plasmonic materials at the limit of detection and enantioselectivity in the presence of a multicomponent biomatrix.

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  312. Soft template-mediated coupling construction of sandwiched mesoporous PPy/Ag nanoplates for rapid and selective NH3sensing

    Facai Wei, Yonghui Zhong, Hao Luo, Yong Wu, Jianwei Fu, Qingguo He, Jiangong Cheng, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shaohua Liu

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 9 ( 13 ) page: 8308 - 8316   2021.4

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    We have developed a simple soft template-mediated coupling construction approach to achieve an unexplored sandwiched mesoporous polypyrrole nanocoating/single-crystal Ag nanoplate hybrid by a one-step inorganic/organic redox reaction at the liquid interface, and the hybrid possesses an adjustable meso-structure and architecture, strong near-infrared absorption and Raman enhancement effect, and outstanding chemical sensing performance.

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  313. Single Atom-Based Nanoarchitectured Electrodes for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Reviewed

    Jie Wang, Bing Ding, Xiangjun Lu, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES   Vol. 8 ( 8 )   2021.4

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    Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted particular interest as promising next-generation energy storage devices because of their high theoretical energy density and low cost. The real performance of Li-S batteries is, however, far from achieving the expected values, even when using a porous, highly conductive host of sulfurs to improve their electric conductivity and accommodate their volume changes. The performance restrictions are mainly attributable to the slow reaction kinetics of converting lithium polysulfides species to lithium sulfide and elemental sulfur during the charging and discharging processes, respectively. Recent studies show that single-atom catalysts (SACs) with superior catalytic activity offer an effective strategy for solving this tough issue. The recent advances in utilizing SACs for Li-S batteries, which involve catalyst preparation, battery performance, and mechanistic insights, are summarized here. Modification of the cathodes and separators with SACs helps to absorb polysulfide and promote their conversion kinetics, thus suppressing the notorious "shuttle effect." In addition, the introduction of SACs into Li-S batteries promotes the efficiency of Li stripping/plating and prevents the growth of Li dendrites. Overall, the boost effects of SAC on Li-S batteries performance are noticeable and deserving of more research attention to develop better Li-S batteries.

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  314. Core-Shell MOF@COF Motif Hybridization: Selectively Functionalized Precursors for Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle-Embedded Nitrogen-Rich Carbon Architectures with Superior Capacitive Deionization Performance

    Xiaohong Liu, Shuaihua Zhang, Guilin Feng, Zhen-Guo Wu, Dong Wang, Munirah D. Albaqami, Benhe Zhong, Yanxiao Chen, Xiaodong Guo, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 33 ( 5 ) page: 1657 - 1666   2021.3

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    Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) are promising precursors for preparing high-performance carbonaceous materials for capacitive deionization (CDI). However, the simple pyrolysis of single MOFs or COFs usually leads to carbonaceous materials with disadvantages in salt adsorption capacity (SAC) and cycling stability, which are unfavorable to the further development of CDI. To address this issue, herein, we report the directed core-shell motif hybridization of COFs on MOFs to obtain selectively functionalized carbonaceous precursors, NH2-MIL-125(Ti)@TP-DQ COF, which then produce titanium dioxide nanoparticle-embedded nitrogen-rich carbon architectures, called TiO2@COF, via pyrolysis. It is evidently expected that the resulting TiO2@COF possesses several advantageous features: (1) the inner core, which contains titanium dioxide nanoparticles, provides abundant faradic active sites for ion accommodation contributing additionally to the high SAC
    (2) the outer capacitive shell, which is fibrous nitrogen-rich carbon, not only protects the inner core from the harsh environment of the solution and stabilizes the cycling performance but also affords plentiful nitrogen dopants for enhanced pseudocapacitive capacity and abundant pores for ion adsorption and electrolyte permeation
    and (3) the outer COF-derived fibers interconnect with each other, giving rise to increasing electrical conductivity. As a result, TiO2@COF delivers a high SAC of 33.66 mg g-1 and favorable cycling stability over 40 cycles, significantly exceeding those of CDI electrodes derived from single MOFs or COFs. This work is expected to enrich the construction of selectively functionalized carbonaceous particles from MOFs and COFs and may also endow multiple promising applications of core-shell motif hybrids.

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  315. Auto-programmed synthesis of metallic aerogels: Core-shell Cu@Fe@Ni aerogels for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

    Bo Jiang, Zhe Wan, Yunqing Kang, Yanna Guo, Joel Henzie, Jongbeom Na, Hexing Li, Shengyao Wang, Yoshio Bando, Yoshio Sakka, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Energy   Vol. 81   2021.3

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    Porous metallic aerogels are a new class of cutting-edge materials useful in catalysis because they combine high conductivity with low density and high surface area. However, the exploration of transition metal-based aerogels with core-shell architectures remains a fundamental challenge. Here, we report a one-step auto-programmed synthesis method to generate a core-shell Cu@Fe@Ni metallic aerogel. Electroactivating (EA) the core-shell Cu@Fe@Ni causes the Fe inner shell to migrate into the Ni outer shell and forms a highly-active catalytic hydroxide on the surface of the aerogel. The resulting EA-Cu@Fe@Ni catalysts exhibited a low OER overpotential of 240 mV at 10 mA cm-2, which is much smaller than bimetallic CuNi (320 mV), CuFe (390 mV), and RuO2 (271 mV). In-situ Raman measurements confirm that the catalyst's outer layer is composed of NiOOH doped with Fe during the electrochemical activation process, resulting in the high OER performance. This work describes the first example of a trimetallic core-shell aerogel synthesized in one step and enables another strategy for designing highly active metals/metal oxide electrocatalysts via surface reconstruction.

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  316. Electrochemical Activity of Nitrogen-Containing Groups in Organic Electrode Materials and Related Improvement Strategies Reviewed

    Qianchuan Yu, Zhihuan Xue, Meichen Li, Peimeng Qiu, Changgang Li, Shengping Wang, Jingxian Yu, Hiroki Nara, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS   Vol. 11 ( 7 )   2021.2

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    In recent years, due to their structural diversity, adjustability, versatility, and excellent electrochemical properties, organic compounds with nitrogen-containing groups (OCNs) have become some of the most promising organic electrode materials. The nitrogen-containing groups acting as electrochemical active sites include carbon-nitrogen groups, nitrogen-nitrogen groups, nitrogen-oxygen groups in OCNs, and nitrogen-containing groups in covalent organic frameworks. The molecular structure regulation of OCNs with nitrogen-containing groups acting as electrochemical active centers can suppress dissolution in electrolytes, increase electronic conductivity, and improve the kinetics of redox reactions. The kinetics behavior and electrochemical characteristics of OCN electrode materials in alkali metal rechargeable batteries with organic electrolytes are reviewed, and the related relationships between the structure and electrochemical properties of OCNs are the core of this review. Herein, the electrochemical reaction mechanisms and the strategies to improve the electrochemical activity of nitrogen-containing groups in OCNs are clarified, and the conjugate molecular structure of OCNs is shown to be an important direction for improvement. These results will have implications for research on electrode materials and provide more choices for rechargeable batteries. Moreover, this work will guide the study of more efficient OCNs that can be used as electrode materials.

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  317. Metal-incorporated mesoporous oxides: Synthesis and applications

    Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Debasish Kuila, Carlos Salomon, Muxina Konarova, Miharu Eguchi, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Hazardous Materials   Vol. 401   2021.1

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    Mesoporous oxides are outstanding metal nanoparticle catalyst supports owing to their well-defined porous structures. Such mesoporous architectures not only prevent the aggregation of metal nanoparticles but also enhance their catalytic performance. Metal/metal oxide heterojunctions exhibit unique chemical and physical properties because of the surface reconstruction around the junction and electron transfer/interaction across the interface. This article reviews the methods used for synthesizing metal-supported hybrid nanostructures and their applications as catalysts for environmental remediation and sensors for detecting hazardous materials.

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  318. Fabrication and characterization of prussian blue-derived iron carbide-iron oxide hybrid on reduced graphene oxide nanosheets

    Alowasheeir Azhar, Jacob Earnshaw, Mohamed Barakat Zakaria, Ping Cheng, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jongbeom Na

    KONA Powder and Particle Journal   Vol. 38   page: 260 - 268   2021

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    This work demonstrates the fabrication of a nanoporous iron carbide-iron oxide/reduced graphene oxide (IC-IO/ rGO) hybrid via a controlled one-step thermal treatment of Prussian blue (PB)/GO hybrid at 450 °C under N2 flow. The PB/GO hybrid is initially prepared through the in-situ deposition of PB nanoparticles on the GO sheets through electrostatic interactions. The morphological analysis of the hybrid reveals the uniform coverage of the rGO sheets by IC-IO nanoparticles and the even distribution of carbon (C), oxygen (O), and iron (Fe) on the rGO nanosheets. As a result of the hybrid composition and controlled morphology, the surface area of the obtained IC-IO/rGO hybrid (~40 m2 /g) is significantly enhanced compared to those of the calcined GO sheets and PB nanoparticles (without GO).

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  319. Tunable Concave Surface Features of Mesoporous Palladium Nanocrystals Prepared from Supramolecular Micellar Templates Reviewed

    Muhammad Iqbal, Yena Kim, Adhitya Gandaryus Saputro, Ganes Shukri, Brian Yuliarto, Hyunsoo Lim, Hiroki Nara, Asma A. Alothman, Jongbeom Na, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES   Vol. 12 ( 46 ) page: 51357 - 51365   2020.11

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    Concave metallic nanocrystals with a high density of low-coordinated atoms on the surface are essential for the realization of unique catalytic properties. Herein, mesoporous palladium nanocrystals (MPNs) that possess various degrees of curvature are successfully synthesized following an approach that relies on a facile polymeric micelle assembly approach. The asprepared MPNs exhibit larger surface areas compared to conventional Pd nanocrystals and their nonporous counterparts. The MPNs display enhanced electrocatalytic activity for ethanol oxidation when compared to state-of-the-art commercial palladium black and conventional palladium nanocubes used as catalysts. Interestingly, as the degree of curvature increases, the surface-area-normalized activity also increases, demonstrating that the curvature of MPNs and the presence of high-index facets are crucial considerations for the design of electrocatalysts.

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  320. Core-shell motif construction: Highly graphitic nitrogen-doped porous carbon electrocatalysts using MOF-derived carbon@COF heterostructures as sacrificial templates

    Shuaihua Zhang, Wei Xia, Qian Yang, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Xingtao Xu, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Jongbeom Na, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 396   2020.9

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    The design and construction of superior electrocatalysts based on covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) have attracted increasing interest. However, COFs typically exhibit low electrocatalytic activity as a result of their poor electrical conductivity. In this study, a highly graphitic nitrogen-doped porous carbon electrocatalyst (GC@COF-NC) is fabricated by utilizing metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived GC@COF core-shell heterostructure as a sacrificial template. Featured with high conductivity, hierarchical porosity (micropores and mesopores), and abundant N doping, the resulting GC@COF-NC heterostructure manifests a high activity for ORR in an alkaline solution with exceptional onset and half-wave potentials, direct four-electron pathway, and good long-term stability. This synthetic strategy is expected to open a new avenue toward the construction of other COF-derived heteroatom-doped graphitic carbon heterostructures with promising potential for electrocatalytic applications.

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  321. Multiscale structural optimization: Highly efficient hollow iron-doped metal sulfide heterostructures as bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting

    Yanna Guo, Xin Zhou, Jing Tang, Shunsuke Tanaka, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Jongbeom Na, Bo Jiang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yoshio Bando, Yoshiyuki Sugahara

    Nano Energy   Vol. 75   2020.9

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    Hollow iron-doped Co–Mo sulfide (H–Fe–CoMoS) heterostructures with a highly efficient water-splitting catalytic ability were achieved by applying a multiscale optimization strategy. Morphological and compositional optimization on a macroscale achieved by assembling a bimetallic Co–Mo sulfide (CoMoS) heterostructure in a hollow-structured composite (H–CoMoS) gave the electrocatalyst an ability to conduct enhanced bifunctional activities for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Intrinsic electronic structure optimization on a microscale achieved by introducing a small amount of iron (Fe) into H–CoMoS (H–Fe–CoMoS) further improved its catalytic activity and stability. Electrochemical measurements revealed that this multiscale structural optimization promoted enhanced electrical conductivity and increased the number of electrochemical active sites on the H–Fe–CoMoS, leading to its remarkable electrocatalytic performance as a bifunctional catalyst for both HER and OER in alkaline media. The H–Fe–CoMoS showed overpotentials of 282 mV and 137 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm−2 for OER and HER, respectively, which are comparable to the performance of the benchmark OER catalyst RuO2 and HER catalyst Pt/C.

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  322. High-performance capacitive deionization by lignocellulose-derived eco-friendly porous carbon materials

    Ting Lu, Xingtao Xu, Shuaihua Zhang, Likun Pan, Yong Wang, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Minjun Kim, Jongbeom Na, Md. Shahriar Hossain, Joseph G. Shapter, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 93 ( 8 ) page: 1014 - 1019   2020.8

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    The synthesis of high-performance porous carbon materials via carbonization of environment-friendly biomass fits perfectly with the concepts of sustainability and green chemistry. Herein, we report lignocellulose-derived porous carbon materials and their high capacitive deionization (CDI) performance, achieving a high salt adsorption capacity of 12.5 mg g11 and good cycling stability. The preparation of porous carbon materials via direct carbonization of lignocellulose provides a number of advantages, including cost-effectiveness, high production yields, and environment-friendliness, which are ideal for industrial application of CDI. This work not only suggests novel insights to design and prepare high-performance carbon materials but also highlights the significance of green chemistry using nature-provided biomass materials to synthesize porous carbon materials.

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  323. Tailored Nanoarchitecturing of Microporous ZIF-8 to Hierarchically Porous Double-Shell Carbons and Their Intrinsic Electrochemical Property

    Minjun Kim, Teahoon Park, Chaohai Wang, Jing Tang, Hyunsoo Lim, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Muxina Konarova, Jin Woo Yi, Jongbeom Na, Jeonghun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces   Vol. 12 ( 30 ) page: 34065 - 34073   2020.7

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    Mesostructured polydopamine (PDA) coating has been successfully achieved on the surface of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) particles by incorporating Pluronic F127 (with a pore-expanding agent, 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene) as a pore-directing agent during dopamine polymerization. Upon pyrolysis at high temperatures, mesostructured PDA-coated ZIF-8 particles become hierarchically porous double-shell carbons (HPDCs) with a wide pore size distribution ranging from micro- A nd meso-to macropores. The formation of a hollow inner shell progresses initially with the shrinkage of ZIF-8 at the periphery where the interface interactions with mesostructured PDA exist, and then the subsequent disintegration of the ZIF-8 core at higher temperatures occurs. Our HPDCs prepared in this study feature physical and electrochemical advantages of hierarchically porous carbons such as high electrochemically accessible surface area, short diffusion distance, and high mass-transfer rate, thus demonstrating significantly improved ion diffusion and surface-enhanced high specific capacitance at high charge-discharge rates. HPDC5.0 therefore exhibits the capacitance retention of up to 76.7% from 1 to 10 A g-1 and maximum specific capacitance of 344.7 F g-1 at 1 mV s-1. It also possesses superior electrochemical stability with about 108% capacitance retention even after 10,000 consecutive cycles of galvanostatic charge-discharge at 10 A g-1.

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  324. Mesoporous trimetallic PtPdAu alloy films toward enhanced electrocatalytic activity in methanol oxidation: Unexpected chemical compositions discovered by Bayesian optimization

    Asep Sugih Nugraha, Guillaume Lambard, Jongbeom Na, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Toru Asahi, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 8 ( 27 ) page: 13532 - 13540   2020.7

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    There is growing interest in developing mesoporous metallic alloys for electrochemical applications such as catalysts in fuel cells and batteries. As is well known, the chemical compositions of alloys can significantly affect their electrochemical properties. Although tuning the chemical compositions of mesoporous metallic alloys for enhancing the electrochemical activity has been reported, they have mostly been limited to binary components partly because experimental exploration over possible multi-compositional spaces is a time-consuming process. Here, we describe, for the first time, the application of the active learning scheme using Bayesian optimization for the exploratory search of the chemical compositions of mesoporous trimetallic PtPdAu alloys with optimum catalytic activity in the electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol. Unexpectedly, it was found that the PtPdAu alloys yielding the highest catalytic activity contain only a small percentage of Au. These compositions were discovered by performing only 47 experiments, less than 1% of all possible compositions in our experimental design. Our current approach is highly efficient and would be applicable to any system to accelerate the discovery of novel materials.

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  325. Layer-by-Layer Motif Heteroarchitecturing of N,S-Codoped Reduced Graphene Oxide-Wrapped Ni/NiS Nanoparticles for the Electrochemical Oxidation of Water

    Mohamed Barakat Zakaria, Yanna Guo, Jongbeom Na, Rafat Tahawy, Toyohiro Chikyow, Waleed A. El-Said, Deia A. El-Hady, Wael Alshitari, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jianjian Lin

    ChemSusChem   Vol. 13 ( 12 ) page: 3269 - 3276   2020.6

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    A new heterostructured material is synthesized with lamellar arrangements in nanoscale precision through an innovative synthetic approach. The self-assembled Ni-based cyano-bridged coordination polymer flakes (Ni-CP) and graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets with a layered morphology (Ni-CP/GO) are used as precursors for the synthesis of multicomponent hybrid materials. Annealing of Ni-CP/GO in nitrogen at 450 °C allows the formation of Ni3C/rGO nanocomposites. Grinding Ni-CP/GO and thiourea and annealing under the same conditions produces N,S-codoped reduced GO-wrapped NiS2 flakes (NiS2/NS-rGO). Interestingly, further heating up to 550 °C allows the phase transformation of NiS2 into NiS accompanied by the formation of a face-centered cubic (FCC-Ni) metal phase between NS-rGO layers (FCC-Ni-NiS/NS-rGO). Among all the materials, the resulting FCC-Ni-NiS/NS-rGO exhibits good electrocatalytic activity and stability toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) owing to the synergistic effect of multiphases, the well-designed alternating layered structures on the nanoscale with abundant active sites.

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  326. Controlled synthesis of mesoporous Pt, Pt-Pd and Pt-Pd-Rh nanoparticles in aqueous nonionic surfactant solution

    Tomota Nagaura, Teahoon Park, Hyunsoo Lim, Jianjian Lin, Muhammad Iqbal, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Jin Woo Yi, Yena Kim, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 93 ( 9 ) page: 455 - 460   2020.6

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    To date, a wide variety of mesoporous metals has been synthesized using self-assembly of polymeric micelles for catalytic and sensing applications. However, systematic study of trimetallic mesoporous alloys has rarely been performed due to their complex nature. Herein, we demonstrate the synthesis of mesoporous PdPtRh particles by a chemical reduction process with the assistance of a block copolymer, Pluronicμ F127. Furthermore, we have also systematically characterized these alloys and evaluated their catalytic performance for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR), in comparison to mesoporous Pt and PdPt particles. Among all the prepared catalysts, the mesoporous PdPtRh sample shows the highest electrocatalytic performance for MOR with high conversion efficiency and tolerance for intermediate generation as well as excellent stability.

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  327. Unprecedented capacitive deionization performance of interconnected iron-nitrogen-doped carbon tubes in oxygenated saline water

    Xingtao Xu, Jing Tang, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Haibo Tan, Tao Chen, Likun Pan, Tao Yang, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Materials Horizons   Vol. 7 ( 5 ) page: 1404 - 1412   2020.5

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    The exploration of new carbon materials to overcome the rapid performance decay of common carbon materials in oxygenated saline water (i.e., natural saline water) is the biggest challenge for the industrial application of the capacitive deionization (CDI) technology. In this work, we first report the layer-by-layer motif synthesis of 3D interconnected metal-organic framework (MOF) tubes and the derived nitrogen-iron-doped carbon tubes (3D-FeNC tubes) by using continuous polymeric fibers as templates. The elaborately designed 3D-FeNC tubes exhibit multiple advantages, including fast ionic diffusion (originating from the 1D hollow structure of the tubes), efficient electronic pathways and abundant active sites (arising from the 3D interconnected carbon frameworks), which are beneficial for enhancing the oxygen reduction ability. As a consequence, the as-prepared 3D-FeNC tubes exhibit an unprecedented CDI performance in oxygenated saline water with an exceptional salt adsorption capacity of 40.70 mg g-1 and ultrahigh capacity retention of 93.82% even after 200 cycles, highlighting the significance of morphological control and the benefits of hollow structured materials.

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  328. Mesoporous Iron-doped MoS2/CoMo2S4 Heterostructures through Organic–Metal Cooperative Interactions on Spherical Micelles for Electrochemical Water Splitting Reviewed

    Yanna Guo, Jing Tang, Joel Henzie, Bo Jiang, Wei Xia, Tao Chen, Yoshio Bando, Yong-Mook Kang, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 14 ( 4 ) page: 4141 - 4152   2020.4

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  329. Mesoscopic Architectures Made of Electrically Charged Binary Colloidal Nanosheets in Aqueous System Reviewed

    Teruyuki Nakato, Atsushi Takahashi, Shinya Terada, Shogo Yamaguchi, Emiko Mouri, Morio Shintate, Shinya Yamamoto, Yusuke Yamauchi, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto

    Langmuir   Vol. 35 ( 45 ) page: 14543 - 14552   2019.11

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  330. Defect-Rich Graphene Nanomesh Produced by Thermal Exfoliation of Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

    Wei Xia, Jing Tang, Jingjing Li, Shuaihua Zhang, Kevin C.-W. Wu, Jianping He, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Angewandte Chemie - International Edition   Vol. 58 ( 38 ) page: 13354 - 13359   2019.9

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    Although graphene nanomesh is an attractive 2D carbon material, general synthetic routes to produce functional graphene nanomesh in large-scale are complex and tedious. Herein, we elaborately design a simple two-step dimensional reduction strategy for exploring nitrogen-doped graphene nanomesh by thermal exfoliation of crystal- and shape-modified metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOF nanoleaves with 2D rather than 3D crystal structure are used as the precursor, which are further thermally unraveled into nitrogen-doped graphene nanomesh by using metal chlorides as the exfoliators and etching agent. The nitrogen-doped graphene nanomesh has a unique ultrathin two-dimensional morphology, high porosity, rich and accessible nitrogen-doped active sites, and defective graphene edges, contributing to an unprecedented catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in acid electrolytes. This approach is suitable for scalable production.

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  331. Mesoporous palladium–boron alloy nanospheres

    Hao Lv, Lizhi Sun, Dongdong Xu, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ben Liu

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 7 ( 43 ) page: 24877 - 24883   2019

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  332. Hollow Porous Heterometallic Phosphide Nanocubes for Enhanced Electrochemical Water Splitting

    Yanna Guo, Jing Tang, Zhongli Wang, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi

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    Highly efficient earth-abundant electrocatalysts for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are of great importance for renewable energy conversion systems. Herein, hollow porous heterometallic phosphide nanocubes are developed as a highly active and robust catalyst for electrochemical water splitting via one-step phosphidation of a NiCoFe Prussian blue analogue. Through modulation of the composition of metals in the precursors, the optimal NiCoFeP exhibiting increased electrical conductivity and abundant electrochemically active sites, leading to high electrocatalytic activities and outstanding kinetics for both HER and OER, is successfully obtained. NiCoFeP shows low overpotentials of 273 mV for OER and 131 mV for HER at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 and quite low Tafel slopes of 35 mV dec−1 for OER and 56 mV dec−1 for HER.

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  333. Mesoporous Metallic Iridium Nanosheets

    Bo Jiang, Yanna Guo, Jeonghun Kim, Andrew E. Whitten, Kathleen Wood, Kenya Kani, Alan E. Rowan, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 140 ( 39 ) page: 12434 - 12441   2018.10

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    Two-dimensional (2D) metals are an emerging class of nanostructures that have attracted enormous research interest due to their unusual electronic and thermal transport properties. Adding mesopores in the plane of ultrathin 2D metals is the next big step in manipulating these structures because increasing their surface area improves the utilization of the material and the availability of active sites. Here, we report a novel synthetic strategy to prepare an unprecedented type of 2D mesoporous metallic iridium (Ir) nanosheet. Mesoporous Ir nanosheets can be synthesized with close-packed assemblies of diblock copolymer (poly-(ethylene oxide)-b-polystyrene, PEO-b-PS) micelles aligned in the 2D plane of the nanosheets. This novel synthetic route opens a new dimension of control in the synthesis of 2D metals, enabling new kinds of mesoporous architectures with abundant catalytically active sites. Because of their unique structural features, the mesoporous metallic Ir nanosheets exhibit a high electrocatalytic activity toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acidic solution as compared to commercially available catalysts.

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  334. Graphene-Wrapped Nanoporous Nickel-Cobalt Oxide Flakes for Electrochemical Supercapacitors

    Alowasheeir Azhar, Mohamed B. Zakaria, Jianjian Lin, Toyohiro Chikyow, Darren J. Martin, Yousef Gamaan Alghamdi, Abdulmohsen Ali Alshehri, Yoshio Bando, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Kevin C.W. Wu, Nanjundan Ashok Kumar, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ChemistrySelect   Vol. 3 ( 29 ) page: 8505 - 8510   2018.8

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    A novel approach for hybridizing nanoporous NiCo oxide flakes with graphene sheets is reported. Positively charged cyano-bridged CoNi coordination polymer flakes (CoNi-CP) are mixed with graphene (G) suspension with negatively charged surface. Due to effective electrostatic interaction, both the materials are hybridized to form CoNi-CP/G composite. The as-prepared CoNi-CP/G composite is thermally treated in air, to remove the organic components without affecting the integrity of the parent G sheets. Through the thermal treatment, the CoNi-CP flakes wrapped into G sheets are converted to NiCo oxide, resulting in a new composite consisting of NiCo oxide flakes and G sheets. The NiCo-oxide/G composite shows the high specific capacitance (∼ 199 F g-1) at 5 mV/s, and features the good capacitance retention of ∼68% at 100 mV(∼ 135 F g−1).

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  335. Synthesis of Hollow Co–Fe Prussian Blue Analogue Cubes by using Silica Spheres as a Sacrificial Template

    Alowasheeir Azhar, Mohamed B. Zakaria, El Zeiny M. Ebeid, Toyohiro Chikyow, Yoshio Bando, Abdulmohsen Ali Alshehri, Yousef Gamaan Alghamdi, Ze Xing Cai, Nanjundan Ashok Kumar, Jianjian Lin, Hansu Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ChemistryOpen   Vol. 7 ( 8 ) page: 599 - 603   2018.8

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    Herein, we report a novel method for the formation of hollow Prussian blue analogue (CoFe–PBA) nanocubes, using spherical silica particles as sacrificial templates. In the first step, silica cores are coated by a CoFe–PBA shell and then removed by etching with hydrofluoric acid (HF). The cubic shape of CoFe–PBA is well-retained even after the removal of the silica cores, resulting in the formation of hollow CoFe–PBA cubes. The specific capacity of the hollow CoFe–PBA nanocubes electrodes is about two times higher than that of solid CoFe–PBA nanocubes as storage materials for sodium ions. Such an improvement in the electrochemical properties can be attributed to their hollow internal nanostructure. The hollow architecture can offer a larger interfacial area between the electrolyte and the electrode, leading to an improvement in the electrochemical activity. This strategy can be applied to develop PBAs with hollow interiors for a wide range of applications.

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  336. Assembly of Hollow Carbon Nanospheres on Graphene Nanosheets and Creation of Iron-Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reviewed

    Haibo Tan, Jing Tang, Joel Henzie, Yunqi Li, Xingtao Xu, Tao Chen, Zhongli Wang, Jiayu Wang, Yusuke Ide, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Nano   Vol. 12 ( 6 ) page: 5674 - 5683   2018.6

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    Triblock copolymer micelles coated with melamine-formaldehyde resin were self-assembled into closely packed two-dimensional (2D) arrangements on the surface of graphene oxide sheets. Carbonizing these structures created a 2D architecture composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sandwiched between two monolayers of sub-40 nm diameter hollow nitrogen-doped carbon nanospheres (N-HCNS). Electrochemical tests showed that these hybrid structures had better performance for oxygen reduction compared to physically mixed rGO and N-HCNS that were not chemically bonded together. Further impregnation of the sandwich structures with iron (Fe) species followed by carbonization yielded Fe1.6-N-HCNS/rGO-900 with a high specific surface area (968.3 m2 g-1), a high nitrogen doping (6.5 at%), and uniformly distributed Fe dopant (1.6 wt %). X-ray absorption fine structure analyses showed that most of the Fe in the nitrogen-doped carbon framework is composed of single Fe atoms each coordinated to four N atoms. The best Fe1.6-N-HCNS/rGO-900 catalyst performed better in electrocatalytic oxygen reduction than 20 wt % Pt/C catalyst in alkaline medium, with a more positive half-wave potential of 0.872 V and the same limiting current density. Bottom-up soft-patterning of regular carbon arrays on free-standing 2D surfaces should enable conductive carbon supports that boost the performance of electrocatalytic active sites.

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  337. Elaborately assembled core-shell structured metal sulfides as a bifunctional catalyst for highly efficient electrochemical overall water splitting

    Yanna Guo, Jing Tang, Zhongli Wang, Yong-Mook Kang, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Energy   Vol. 47   page: 494 - 502   2018.5

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    Low efficiency, short lifetimes, and limited kinds of catalysts are still three fundamental shortcomings that have plagued electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we rationally synthesized a cost-effective Co3S4@MoS2 hetero-structured catalyst that has proven to be a highly active and stable bifunctional catalyst for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in an alkaline environment. The heterostructure was obtained via a first hydrothermal approach to obtain hollow Co3S4 nanoboxes based on the ionic exchange reaction between Fe(CN)6 3− of Co-Fe Prussian blue analogue (PBA) and S2− at 120 °C, and the subsequent in situ growth of MoS2 nanosheets on the surface of Co3S4 nanoboxes at an elevated temperature of 200 °C. The synergistic effects between the active and stable HER catalyst of MoS2 and the efficient OER catalyst of Co3S4, as well as the morphological superiority of hollow and core-shell structures, endow Co3S4@MoS2 with remarkable electrocatalytic performance and robust durability toward overall water splitting. As a result, the designed non-noble electrocatalyst of Co3S4@MoS2 exhibits a low overpotential of 280 mV for OER and 136 mV for HER at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 in an alkaline solution. Meanwhile, a low cell voltage of 1.58 V is achieved by using the heterostructure as both anode and cathode catalysts. This work paves the way to the design and construction of other prominent electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.

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  338. Gold nanoparticles supported on mesoporous iron oxide for enhanced CO oxidation reaction Reviewed International journal

    Shunsuke Tanaka, Jianjian Lin, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Shin-Ichi Yusa, Yohei Jikihara, Tsuruo Nakayama, Mohamed Barakat Zakaria, Abdulmohsen Ali Alshehri, Jungmok You, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nanoscale   Vol. 10 ( 10 ) page: 4779 - 4785   2018.3

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    Herein, we report the synthesis of gold (Au)-loaded mesoporous iron oxide (Fe2O3) as a catalyst for both CO and NH3 oxidation. The mesoporous Fe2O3 is firstly prepared using polymeric micelles made of an asymmetric triblock copolymer poly(styrene-b-acrylic acid-b-ethylene glycol) (PS-b-PAA-b-PEG). Owing to its unique porous structure and large surface area (87.0 m2 g-1), the as-prepared mesoporous Fe2O3 can be loaded with a considerably higher amount of Au nanoparticles (Au NPs) (7.9 wt%) compared to the commercial Fe2O3 powder (0.8 wt%). Following the Au loading, the mesoporous Fe2O3 structure is still well-retained and Au NPs with varying sizes of 3-10 nm are dispersed throughout the mesoporous support. When evaluated for CO oxidation, the Au-loaded mesoporous Fe2O3 catalyst shows up to 20% higher CO conversion efficiency compared to the commercial Au/Fe2O3 catalyst, especially at lower temperatures (25-150 °C), suggesting the promising potential of this catalyst for lowerature CO oxidation. Furthermore, the Au-loaded mesoporous Fe2O3 catalyst also displays a higher catalytic activity for NH3 oxidation with a respectable conversion efficiency of 37.4% compared to the commercial Au/Fe2O3 catalyst (15.6%) at 200 °C. The significant enhancement in the catalytic performance of the Au-loaded mesoporous Fe2O3 catalyst for both CO and NH3 oxidation may be attributed to the improved dispersion of the Au NPs and enhanced diffusivity of the reactant molecules due to the presence of mesopores and a higher oxygen activation rate contributed by the increased number of active sites, respectively.

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  339. Chemical Synthesis of Multilayered Nanostructured Perovskite Thin Films with Dielectric Features for Electric Capacitors

    Mohamed Barakat Zakaria, Takahiro Nagata, Asahiko Matsuda, Yudai Yasuhara, Atsushi Ogura, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Motasim Billah, Yusuke Yamauchi, Toyohiro Chikyow

    ACS Applied Nano Materials   Vol. 1 ( 2 ) page: 915 - 921   2018.2

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    We report a simple sol-gel method for the preparation of multilayered hybrid thin films composed of nanostructured SrTiO3 (STO) and BaTiO3 (BTO) layers. A nanoporous thin film of STO is prepared by the spin-coating method on Si/SiO2/Ti/Pt substrate. When the BTO is processed, the BTO is crystallized between STO crystal pores. A significant strain field is induced on the interface between the STO and BTO surfaces. The concave shape of the nanopores could enable the realization of a highly strained interfacial heterostructure composed of STO/BTO. Compared to nanostructured STO, BTO, and bilayer STO/BTO films, multilayered STO/BTO films show the highest dielectric constant and a high Curie temperature (Tc) at around 280 °C, which is suitable for electric capacitor applications.

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  340. Mesoporous Bimetallic RhCu Alloy Nanospheres Using a Sophisticated Soft-Templating Strategy Reviewed

    Bo Jiang, Kenya Kani, Muhammad Iqbal, Hideki Abe, Tatsuo Kimura, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Oruganti Anjaneyulu, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 30 ( 2 ) page: 428 - 435   2018.1

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    Mesoporous metals are useful for heterogeneous catalysis because their ultrapermeable architecture promotes mass transport to abundant active sites. Our group recently developed a method to manipulate the interior space of nanocrystals by synthesizing mesoporous Rh nanospheres that serve as high performance catalysts for methanol oxidation and nitric oxide (NO) remediation (Jiang, B.
    et al. Nat. Commun. 2017, 8, 15581). Here, we extend this concept and propose a sophisticated soft-templating strategy to synthesize three-dimensional mesoporous bimetallic RhCu nanospheres. The nanospheres are alloys of Rh and Cu, and their compositions can be continuously tuned by varying the amount of metal precursors. The mesoporous RhCu nanospheres were examined for catalytic remediation of NO and show good catalytic performance considering the reduced economic cost of the alloyed material. This method offers a general approach for the precise design of high surface area Rh-based metal catalysts.

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  341. Preparation of ultraviolet curing type silicone rubbers containing mesoporous silica fillers Reviewed

    Abdullah, N., Hossain, Md.S.A., Fatehmulla, A., Farooq, W.A., Islam, Md.T., Miyamoto, N., B, o, Y., Kamachi, Y., Malgras, V., Yamauchi, Y., Suzuki, N.

    Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology   Vol. 18 ( 1 )   2018

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  342. Localization of platinum nanoparticles on inner walls of mesoporous hollow carbon spheres for improvement of electrochemical stability

    Huayu Qian, Jing Tang, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Yoshio Bando, Xin Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nanoscale   Vol. 9 ( 42 ) page: 16264 - 16272   2017.11

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    Mesoporous hollow carbon spheres with Pt nanoparticles (NPs) loaded on their inner walls (Pt@HC-meso) have been designed and prepared through a dual-templating method. The core-shell structured Pt/SiO2@micelle-polydopamine (PDA) precursor is obtained by first depositing Pt NPs on silica spheres and then coating them with the carbon precursor of PDA and diblock copolymer micelles as soft templates. The subsequent carbonization and KOH etching convert the micelle-PDA shells into mesoporous carbon and remove the silica cores, respectively. Thus, the Pt NPs are subjected to calcination and left on the inner walls. The fabricated Pt@HC-meso achieved high electrocatalytic performance and outstanding stability in catalyzing methanol oxidation. We infer that the mesoporous carbon shells not only provide accessible diffusion pathways for the reactants, but also protect the inner Pt NPs from collision with Pt NPs in other hollow carbon spheres. Each hollow carbon sphere with Pt NPs inside can be regarded as an independent nanoreactor. Moreover, observations of the morphology have proved that the calcined Pt NPs avoid a second aggregation during the electrocatalytic process and maintain long-term stability.

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  343. Assembly of hollow mesoporous nanoarchitectures composed of ultrafine Mo2C nanoparticles on N-doped carbon nanosheets for efficient electrocatalytic reduction of oxygen Reviewed

    Yanna Guo, Jing Tang, Joel Henzie, Bo Jiang, Huayu Qian, Zhongli Wang, Haibo Tan, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    MATERIALS HORIZONS   Vol. 4 ( 6 ) page: 1171 - 1177   2017.11

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    A simple method is developed to assemble Mo2C nanocrystals on the surfaces of hollow, highly conductive mesoporous nanoparticles. Diblock copolymer (PS-b-PEO) micelles are used as templates to assist in the fast complexation of molybdate (MoO42-) and poly-dopamine (PDA) precursors to make hollow precursor MoO42-/PDA/PS-b-PEO particles. Then these particles are carbonized to generate mesoporous N-doped carbon nanosheets riddled with ultrafine molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) nanoparticles (MMo2C/NCS). An N-doped carbon matrix serves as an electron conductor and helps to prevent the aggregation of the Mo2C nanoparticles. The Mo2C nanoparticles in turn enhance the catalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The unique mesoporous 2D nanosheet and its derived 3D hollow structure expose numerous active catalytic sites while enabling free diffusion of the electrolyte and mass transfer. Based on these properties, MMo2C/NCS show enhanced catalytic activity for the ORR.

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  344. One-Pot Synthesis of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework 67-Derived Hollow Co3S4@MoS2 Heterostructures as Efficient Bifunctional Catalysts

    Yanna Guo, Jing Tang, Huayu Qian, Zhongli Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry of Materials   Vol. 29 ( 13 ) page: 5566 - 5573   2017.7

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    Herein, we present a facile metal-organic framework-engaged strategy to synthesize hollow Co3S4@MoS2 heterostructures as efficient bifunctional catalysts for both H2 and O2 generation. The well-known cobalt-based metal-organic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-67) are used not only as the morphological template but also as the cobalt precursor. During the two-step temperature-raising hydrothermal process, ZIF-67 polyhedrons are first transformed to hollow cobalt sulfide polyhedrons by sulfidation, and then molybdenum disulfide nanosheets further grow and deposit on the surface of hollow cobalt sulfide polyhedrons at the increased temperature. The crystalline hollow Co3S4@MoS2 heterostructures are finally obtained after subsequent thermal annealing under a N2 atmosphere. Due to the synergistic effects between the hydrogen evolution reaction active catalyst of MoS2 and the oxygen evolution reaction active catalyst of Co3S4, the obtained hollow Co3S4@MoS2 heterostructures exhibit outstanding bifunctional catalytic performances toward both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions in acidic and alkaline media.

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  345. Simple Fabrication of Titanium Dioxide/N-Doped Carbon Hybrid Material as Non-Precious Metal Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction Reviewed

    Shangbin Jin, Cuiling Li, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Yusuke Yamauchi, Katsuhiko Ariga, Jonathan P. Hill

    ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES   Vol. 9 ( 22 ) page: 18782 - 18789   2017.6

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    We report a new approach for the fabrication of hybrid titanium dioxide/carbon materials derived from a porous titanium coordination polymer composed of a catechol-substituted porphyrin And Ti4+. Titanium dioxide nanocrystals were formed distributed in a nitrogen-doped carboniferous matrix after the thermolysis of the coordination polymer. The identity of the titanium dioxide phase, i.e., anatase or rutile, could be controlled by varying the thermolysis temperature. Electrochemical performances of the composites were explored with results demonstrating that the hybrid materials ate promising cathodic materials for the oxygen reduction reaction.

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  346. Lignocellulosic biomass-derived, graphene sheet-like porous activated carbon for electrochemical supercapacitor and catechin sensing Reviewed

    Veeramani, V., Sivakumar, M., Chen, S.-M., Madhu, R., Alamri, H.R., Alothman, Z.A., Hossain, M.S.A., Chen, C.-K., Yamauchi, Y., Miyamoto, N., Wu, K.C.-W.

    RSC Advances   Vol. 7 ( 72 )   2017

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  347. High performance capacitive deionization electrodes based on ultrathin nitrogen-doped carbon/graphene nano-sandwiches

    Miao Wang, Xingtao Xu, Jing Tang, Shujin Hou, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Likun Pan, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 53 ( 78 ) page: 10784 - 10787   2017

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    Here, ultrathin nitrogen-doped carbon/graphene nano-sandwiches were synthesized by carbonization of graphene oxide-based nanosheets, which were fully covered with ultrasmall ZIF-8 nanocrystals. The novel sandwich structure possesses large accessible surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and high nitrogen content, thus showing superior desalination performance.

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  348. A mesoporous tin phosphate-graphene oxide hybrid toward the oxygen reduction reaction

    Malay Pramanik, Cuiling Li, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 53 ( 42 ) page: 5721 - 5724   2017

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    We report a one-pot synthetic strategy for the production of an efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalyst by the hybridization of hexagonally ordered mesoporous/crystalline tin phosphate (mesoSnPi) nanoflakes with thin layers of graphene oxide (GO). In the electrocatalytic measurements, the obtained nanocomposite (SnPi@GO) exhibited a superior electrocatalytic performance for ORR over mesoporous tin phosphate (mesoSnPi), bulk tin phosphate (bulkSnPi), bulk tin oxide (bulkSnO), various transition metal phosphate nanomaterials and most state-of-the-art manganese oxides.

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  349. Synthesis of Cobalt Sulfide/Sulfur Doped Carbon Nanocomposites with Efficient Catalytic Activity in the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

    Huayu Qian, Jing Tang, Zhongli Wang, Jeonghun Kim, Jung Ho Kim, Saad M. Alshehri, Ekrem Yanmaz, Xin Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry - A European Journal   Vol. 22 ( 50 ) page: 18259 - 18264   2016.12

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    Cobalt sulfide/sulfur doped carbon composites (Co9S8/S-C) were synthesized by calcining a rationally designed sulfur-containing cobalt coordination complex in an inert atmosphere. From the detailed transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses, the electrocatalytically active Co9S8 nanoparticles were clearly obtained and combined with the thin sulfur doped carbon layers. Electrochemical data showed that Co9S8/S-C had a good activity and long-term stability in catalyzing oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline electrolyte, even better than the traditional RuO2 electrocatalyst. The excellent electrocatalytic activity of Co9S8/S-C was mainly attributed to the synergistic effect between the Co9S8 catalyst which contributed to the oxygen evolution reaction and the sulfur doped carbon layer which facilitated the adsorption of reactants, prevented the Co9S8 particles from aggregating and served as the electrically conductive binder between each component.

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  350. Observation of Quantum Confinement in Monodisperse Methylammonium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals Embedded in Mesoporous Silica Reviewed

    Victor Malgras, Satoshi Tominaka, James W. Ryan, Joel Henzie, Toshiaki Takei, Koji Ohara, Yusuke Yamauchi

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY   Vol. 138 ( 42 ) page: 13874 - 13881   2016.10

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    Hybrid organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites have fascinating electronic properties and have already been implemented in various devices. Although the behavior of bulk metal halide perovskites has been widely studied, the properties of perovskite nanocrystals are less well-understood because synthesizing them is still very challenging, in part because of stability. Here we demonstrate a simple and versatile method to grow monodisperse CH3NH3PbBrxIx-3 perovskite nanocrystals inside mesoporous silica templates. The size of the nanocrystal is governed by the pore size of the templates (3.3, 3.7, 4.2, 6.2, and 7.1 nm). In-depth structural analysis shows that the nanocrystals maintain the perovskite crystal structure, but it is slightly distorted. Quantum confinement was observed by tuning the size of the particles via the template. This approach provides an additional route to tune the optical bandgap of the nanocrystal. The level of quantum confinement was modeled taking into account the dimensions of the rod-shaped nanocrystals and their close packing inside the channels of the template. Photoluminescence measurements on CH3NH3PbBr clearly show a shift from green to blue as the pore size is decreased. Synthesizing perovskite nanostructures in templates improves their stability and enables tunable electronic properties via quantum confinement. These structures may be useful as reference materials for comparison with other perovskites, or as functional materials in all solid-state light-emitting diodes.

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  351. Mesoporous Trimetallic PtPdRu Spheres as Superior Electrocatalysts Reviewed

    Bo Jiang, Hamed Ataee-Esfahani, Cuiling Li, Saad M. Alshehri, Tansir Ahamad, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL   Vol. 22 ( 21 ) page: 7174 - 7178   2016.5

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    Mesoporous Trimetallic PtPdRu Spheres with well-defined spherical morphology and uniformly sized pores were synthesized in an aqueous solution using ascorbic acid as the reducing agent and triblock copolymer F127 as the pore directing agent. These mesoporous PtPdRu spheres exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity compared to commercial Pt black, resulting in a similar to 4.9 times improvement in mass activity for the methanol oxidation reaction. The excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability are due to the unique mesoporous architecture and electronic landscape between different elements.

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  352. Thermo-responsive hydrogels containing mesoporous silica toward controlled and sustainable releases Reviewed

    Yuichiro Kamachi, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Saad M. Alshehri, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Teruyuki Nakato, Yusuke Yamauchi

    MATERIALS LETTERS   Vol. 168   page: 176 - 179   2016.4

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    Here we prepare thermo-responsive hydrogel containing mesoporous silica (KIT -6) with high surface area. Our hybrid hydrogel is prepared by gelation of NIPAM monomer with mesoporous silica particles in presence of cross linker. Owing to the doped mesoporous silica, a large amount of guest molecules are adsorbed easily. With increase of temperature, the hybrid hydrogel shrinks to retard the release of guest molecules. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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  353. Perspective: Recent developments in hybrid hydrogels containing inorganic nanomaterials Reviewed

    Malgras, V., Kamachi, Y., Nakato, T., Yamauchi, Y., Miyamoto, N.

    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters   Vol. 8 ( 4 )   2016

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  354. Morphosynthesis of nanoporous pseudo Pd@Pt bimetallic particles with controlled electrocatalytic activity Reviewed

    Bo Jiang, Cuiling Li, Joel Henzie, Toshiaki Takei, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A   Vol. 4 ( 17 ) page: 6465 - 6471   2016

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    Nanoporous pseudo Pd@Pt bimetallic particles were prepared using a facile one-step synthetic approach. The morphologies of the resultant particles are changed from spheres to cubes by increasing the molar ratio of the Pd/Pt precursor solution. Compared to commercially available Pt black and Pt/C-20%, the nanoporous pseudo Pd@Pt bimetallic particles were up to 7 times and 2.1 times more active for the methanol oxidation reaction on the basis of equivalent Pt, respectively. This excellent electrocatalytic activity is caused by a combination of the high surface area of the nanoporous architecture in addition to the bimetallic synergetic effect. Through this work, we demonstrate a general approach for the creation of nanoporous bimetallic Pt-based particles with controlled shape, composition and size for enhanced catalytic activity.

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  355. Strategic synthesis of mesoporous Pt-on-Pd bimetallic spheres templated from a polymeric micelle assembly

    Yunqi Li, Cuiling Li, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Jing Tang, Bo Jiang, Jeonghun Kim, Mohammed Shahabuddin, Yoshio Bando, Jung Ho Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 4 ( 23 ) page: 9169 - 9176   2016

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    Core-shell-corona type triblock copolymer poly(styrene-b-2-vinylpyridine-b-ethylene oxide) (PS-b-P2VP-b-PEO) micelles have been selected here to direct the synthesis of mesoporous Pt-on-Pd spheres, consisting of a Pd concentrated core and a Pt shell, as established by elemental mapping. It is important to note that the size of the PS core determines the resultant size of the mesopores. A self-evaporation method has been developed to prepare swollen micelles, so as to further enlarge the pore size (∼40 nm). Compared with commercially available catalysts (e.g., Pt black or Pt, 20 wt% on carbon black), good oxygen reduction reaction performance on the mesoporous Pt-on-Pd spheres is observed, due to the exposure of the most active Pt (111) planes and the synergistic effects from Pt and Pd in the pseudo core-shell structure.

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  356. Three-dimensional hyperbranched PdCu nanostructures with high electrocatalytic activity

    Bo Jiang, Cuiling Li, Victor Malgras, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Communications   Vol. 52 ( 6 ) page: 1186 - 1189   2016

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    In this study, three-dimensional (3D) PdCu alloyed nanostructures, consisting of one-dimensional (1D) branches, were successfully synthesized through a facile wet-chemical method without using any seeds or organic solvent. The success of this approach relies on the use of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to control the reduction rate, and on the presence of bromide ions (Br-) to selectively adsorb on certain facets of the PdCu nucleus. The as-prepared 3D PdCu nanostructures exhibit a greatly enhanced catalytic activity toward formic acid oxidation, owing to a suitable electronic landscape resulting from the alloy structure and the unique morphology.

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  357. A Facile Preparation of Mesoporous Carbon Composites with Well-Dispersed Pd Nanoparticles and Their Utilization as Supports for Pt Catalysts

    Jing Tang, Tao Wang, Victor Malgras, Jung Ho Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jianping He

    Electrochimica Acta   Vol. 183   page: 112 - 118   2015.11

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    Palladium-introduced ordered mesoporous carbon (Pd-C) composite materials were prepared through a facile co-assembly process by employing nonionic block copolymers (Pluronic F127) as a structure-directing agent, low-molecular weight phenolic resin (resol) as a carbon precursor and tetraethyl orthosilicate and palladium chloride as additives. The addition of Pd nanoparticles (less than 9 wt.%) were well-dispersed throughout the Pd-C frameworks without destroying the ordered tubular mesochannels. Layered graphitic sheets were readily formed due to the catalytic graphitization of amorphous carbon by Pd nanoparticles, leading to an increased crystallinity and electronic conductivity of carbon support (Pd-C). The Pt/Pd-C catalysts were prepared by loading Pt nanoparticles onto the Pd-C supports. Abundant Pt nanoparticles with an average size of 3 nm were well-deposited onto the Pd-C framework by the means of the distributed anchor sites of Pd nanoparticles, finally increasing the utilization of Pt catalyst. Herein, the Pt catalyst supported on Pd-C composite materials exhibited much higher electrochemical active surface areas compared to Pt catalysts supported on pure ordered mesoporous carbon because of its increased electronic conductivity, active anchor sites and electrocatalytic active Pd nanoparticles.

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  358. Synthesis of ternary PtPdCu spheres with three-dimensional nanoporous architectures toward superior electrocatalysts

    Bo Jiang, Cuiling Li, Victor Malgras, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 3 ( 35 ) page: 18053 - 18058   2015.7

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    We report a simple method for the preparation of ternary PtPdCu spheres with a three-dimensional (3D) nanoporous structure in a solution phase. The structure, composition, and electronic states of the obtained material are characterized and studied by various physical techniques. By varying the amount of Cu precursor involved in the reaction, the composition of the spheres can be adjusted without affecting the morphology. Due to the nanoporous structure and the multimetallic synergetic effect, our ternary nanoporous PtPdCu spheres exhibited 1.7, 2.8, and 4.9 times higher activity than that of binary nanoporous PtPd spheres, dendritic Pt, and commercial Pt black catalysts, respectively.

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  359. Polymeric Micelle Assembly with Inorganic Nanosheets for Construction of Mesoporous Architectures with Crystallized Walls Reviewed

    Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Yunqi Li, Masataka Imura, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Teruyuki Nakato, Takayoshi Sasaki, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION   Vol. 54 ( 14 ) page: 4222 - 4225   2015.3

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    Here we propose a novel way to construct mesoporous architectures through evaporation-induced assembly of polymeric micelles with crystalline nanosheets. As a model study, we used niobate nanosheets exfoliated by the direct reaction of K4Nb6O17 center dot 3H(2)O crystals with an aqueous solution of propylamine. The electrostatic interaction between negatively charged nanosheets and positively charged polymeric micelles enable us to form composite micelles with the nanosheets. Removal of the micelles by calcination results in robust mesoporous oxides with the original crystalline structure.

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  360. Surfactant-Directed Synthesis of Mesoporous Pd Films with Perpendicular Mesochannels as Efficient Electrocatalysts Reviewed

    Li, C., Jiang, B., Miyamoto, N., Kim, J.H., Malgras, V., Yamauchi, Y.

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 137 ( 36 )   2015

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  361. Polymeric micelle assembly for the direct synthesis of functionalized mesoporous silica with fully accessible Pt nanoparticles toward an improved CO oxidation reaction Reviewed

    Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Yunqi Li, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Noelia M. Sanchez-Ballester, Hideki Abe, Jinhua Ye, Pavulun Srinivasu, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS   Vol. 50 ( 65 ) page: 9101 - 9104   2014.8

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    Pt-decorated mesoporous silica is directly prepared using a polymeric micelles assembly approach using an asymmetric triblock copolymer, poly(styrene-b-2-vinylpyridine-b-ethylene oxide) as the structure directing agent. Strongly immobilized, fully accessible, and uniformly dispersed Pt nanoparticles on mesoporous silica wall exhibit superior catalytic activity toward CO oxidation.

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  362. Gigantic Swelling of Inorganic Layered Materials: A Bridge to Molecularly Thin Two-Dimensional Nanosheets Reviewed

    Fengxia Geng, Renzhi Ma, Yasuo Ebina, Yusuke Yamauchi, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Takayoshi Sasaki

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY   Vol. 136 ( 14 ) page: 5491 - 5500   2014.4

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    Platy microcrystals of a typical layered material, protonated titanate, have been shown to undergo an enormous degree of swelling in aqueous solutions of various amines, including tertiary amines, quaternary ammonium hydroxides, and primary amines. Introducing these solutions expanded the crystal gallery height by up to similar to 100-fold. Through systematic analysis, we determined that ammonium ion intercalation is predominantly affected by the acid base equilibrium and that the degree of swelling or inflow of H2O is controlled by the osmotic pressure balance between the gallery and the solution environment, both of which are relatively independent of electrolyte identity but substantially dependent on molarity. In solutions of tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium hydroxides, the uptake of ammonium ions increases nearly linearly with increasing external concentration before reaching a saturation plateau, i.e., similar to 40% relative to the cation-exchange capacity of the crystals used. The only exception is tetrabutylammonium ions, which yield a lower saturation value, similar to 30%, owing to steric effects. The swelling behaviors in some primary amine solutions differ as a result of the effect of attractive forces between amine solute molecules on the solution osmotic pressure. Although the swelling is essentially colligative in nature, the stability of the resultant swollen structure is heavily dependent on the chemical nature of the guest ions. Intercalated ions of higher polarity and smaller size help stabilize the swollen structure, whereas ions of lower polarity and larger size lead readily to exfoliation. The insight gained from this study sheds new light on both the incorporation of guest molecules into a gallery of layered structures in general and the exfoliation of materials into elementary single-layer nanosheets.

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  363. Synthesis of mesoporous platinum-copper films by electrochemical micelle assembly and their electrochemical applications

    Cuiling Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemistry - A European Journal   Vol. 20 ( 3 ) page: 729 - 733   2014.1

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    We have electrochemically synthesized mesoporous platinum-copper films with various compositions in an aqueous surfactant solution. By tuning the composition ratios of the platinum and copper sources in the precursor solutions, mesoporous bimetallic films with copper contents that dramatically change from 0 to 70 mol % can be successfully prepared. The obtained bimetallic films possess uniformly sized mesopores over the entire area. These mesoporous platinum-copper films are electrochemically active and show composition- dependent catalytic activity and stability for the methanol oxidation reaction. The bimetallic mesoporous films are a promising new class of electrocatalyst for the future. Copyright © 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &amp
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  364. Effective use of mesoporous silica filler: Comparative study on thermal stability and transparency of silicone rubbers loaded with various kinds of silica particles Reviewed

    Suzuki, N., Kamachi, Y., Takai, K., Kiba, S., Sakka, Y., Miyamoto, N., Yamauchi, Y.

    European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry   ( 17 )   2014

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  365. Mesoporous silica particles as topologically crosslinking fillers for poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels Reviewed

    Miyamoto, N., Shimasaki, K., Yamamoto, K., Shintate, M., Kamachi, Y., Bastakoti, B.P., Suzuki, N., Motokawa, R., Yamauchi, Y.

    Chemistry - A European Journal   Vol. 20 ( 46 )   2014

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  366. Facile solution synthesis of Ag@Pt core-shell nanoparticles with dendritic Pt shells

    Cuiling Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics   Vol. 15 ( 10 ) page: 3490 - 3496   2013.3

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    Ag@Pt nanoparticles with various dendritic Pt shells were successfully synthesized by using nonionic surfactants at room temperature. Our recent study demonstrated that the addition of nonionic surfactant plays an important key role in the synthesis of dendritic Pt nanostructures (J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2010, 132, 13636). Here we extend this synthetic concept to prepare various Ag@Pt nanoarchitectures. The different nanostructured Pt shells on the Ag core were confirmed by ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. As a preliminary electrochemical application, the obtained Ag@Pt nanostructures were applied in the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution containing 0.5 M methanol. The Ag@Pt nanoparticles with thin dendritic Pt shells show superior CO-tolerance performance with a If/Ib value reaching 3.71. Our Ag@Pt nanostructures with good CO tolerant activity will be prominent catalysts for MOR. © 2013 the Owner Societies.

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  367. Unusually stable similar to 100-fold reversible and instantaneous swelling of inorganic layered materials Reviewed

    Fengxia Geng, Renzhi Ma, Akira Nakamura, Kosho Akatsuka, Yasuo Ebina, Yusuke Yamauchi, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yoshitaka Tateyama, Takayoshi Sasaki

    NATURE COMMUNICATIONS   Vol. 4   page: 1632-1 - 1632-7   2013.3

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    Cells can swell or shrink in certain solutions; however, no equivalent activity has been observed in inorganic materials. Although lamellar materials exhibit increased volume with increase in the lamellar period, the interlamellar expansion is usually limited to a few nanometres, with a simultaneous partial or complete exfoliation into individual atomic layers. Here we demonstrate a large monolithic crystalline swelling of layered materials. The gallery spacing can be instantly increased similar to 100-fold in one direction to similar to 90 nm, with the neighbouring layers separated primarily by H2O. The layers remain strongly held without peeling or translational shifts, maintaining a nearly perfect three-dimensional lattice structure of &gt;3,000 layers. First-principle calculations yield a long-range directional structuring of the H2O molecules that may help to stabilize the highly swollen structure. The crystals can also instantaneously shrink back to their original sizes. These findings provide a benchmark for understanding the exfoliating layered materials.

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  368. Liquid crystalline inorganic nanosheets for facile synthesis of polymer hydrogels with anisotropies in structure, optical property, swelling/deswelling, and ion transport/fixation Reviewed

    Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Morio Shintate, Shogo Ikeda, Yasutomo Hoshida, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ryuhei Motokawa, Masahiko Annaka

    CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS   Vol. 49 ( 11 ) page: 1082 - 1084   2013

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    Macroscopically anisotropic hydrogels were synthesized by hybridization of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) with liquid crystalline inorganic nanosheets; their anisotropies in the structure and properties are demonstrated.

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  369. Mesoporous metallic cells: Design of uniformly sized hollow mesoporous Pt-Ru particles with tunable shell thicknesses Reviewed

    Ataee-Esfahani, H., Liu, J., Hu, M., Miyamoto, N., Tominaka, S., Wu, K.C.W., Yamauchi, Y.

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  370. A new family of carbon materials: synthesis of MOF-derived nanoporous carbons and their promising applications Reviewed

    Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi

    JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A   Vol. 1 ( 1 ) page: 14 - 19   2013

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    Nanoporous carbons possessing high surface area and narrow pore size distribution are among the most important classes of porous materials that are practically utilized in industries. Recently, several metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) have been demonstrated as promising precursors to create functional nanoporous carbons. In this highlight article, we briefly review the recent progress in preparation of these novel MOF-derived nanoporous carbons. Some promising applications in energy and environment-related areas and future outlook are also discussed.

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  371. Synthesis of Mesoporous Pt Films with Tunable Pore Sizes from Aqueous Surfactant Solutions Reviewed

    Hongjing Wang, Liang Wang, Takaaki Sato, Yasuhiro Sakamoto, Satoshi Tominaka, Keiichi Miyasaka, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yoshihiro Nemoto, Osamu Terasaki, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS   Vol. 24 ( 9 ) page: 1591 - 1598   2012.5

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    Platinum (Pt) is widely used as battery electrodes, catalysts for chemicals, and catalysts for exhaust gas decomposition in industries. Increasing need and very limited supply of rare Pt is a serious problem in the world. Here, we propose new synthetic way for reducing the use of Pt in a catalytic system by increasing the surface area and modifying the Pt surface structure. Several types of mesoporous Pt films with different pore sizes ranging from 5 to 30 nm are prepared by electrochemical plating in aqueous surfactant solutions. The mesopore walls are composed of connected Pt nanoparticles with around 3 nm in diameter. The Pt atomic crystallinity is coherently extending across over several Pt nanoparticles, showing a large number of atomic steps, which can accelerate methanol oxidation reaction. As a result of a high surface area and unique Pt surface, our mesoporous Pt film exhibits high potentiality as a superior electrocatalyst.

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  372. Synthesis of mesoporous titania nanoparticles with anatase frameworks and investigation of their photocatalytic performance Reviewed

    Zakaria, M.B., Suzuki, N., Shimasaki, K., Miyamoto, N., Huang, Y.-T., Yamauchi, Y.

    Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology   Vol. 12 ( 6 )   2012

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  373. Unusual reinforcement of silicone rubber compounds containing mesoporous silica particles as inorganic fillers Reviewed

    Norihiro Suzuki, Shosuke Kiba, Yuichiro Kamachi, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yusuke Yamauchi

    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS   Vol. 14 ( 10 ) page: 3400 - 3407   2012

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    We fabricate mesoporous silica/silicone composites in a simple way and systematically examine their thermal stability, swelling characteristic, mechanical strength, and transparency. Simple calculations show that more than 90 vol% of mesopores are filled with silicone rubbers. Compared to non-porous silica/silicone composites, mesoporous silica/silicone composites showed a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CTE). In addition, dramatic improvements of the tensile strength and Young's modulus are obtained with mesoporous silica/silicone composites. Furthermore, mesoporous silica/silicone composites show higher transparency than non-porous silica/silicone composites.

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  374. Hybridization of Photoactive Titania Nanoparticles with Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Investigation of Their Photocatalytic Activity Reviewed

    Norihiro Suzuki, Xiangfen Jiang, Logudurai Radhakrishnan, Kimiko Takai, Kotaro Shimasaki, Yu-Tzu Huang, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yusuke Yamauchi

    BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN   Vol. 84 ( 7 ) page: 812 - 817   2011.7

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    Here we demonstrate that photoactive titania (titanium dioxide) nanoparticles are successfully hybridized with an optimized amount of mesoporous silica (silicon dioxide) nanoparticles to realize drastic improvement of photocatalitic activity of the titania nanoparticles. Various types of mesoporous silica/titania composites are prepared by changing the amounts of doped mesoporous silica. Low-angle XRD patterns and N-2 adsorption-desorption isotherms reveal that the original mesostructures and pore sizes of mesoporous silica nanoparticles are well maintained even after hybridization with the titania nanoparticles. From SEM and TEM observation, it is confirmed that both the nanoparticles are homogeneously dispersed in the composite matrix. The obtained mesoporous silica/titania composites show excellent photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of methylene blue (MB), in comparison with titania nanoparticles without mesoporous silica. By hybridization with mesoporous silica, the photogenerated radicals from titania surfaces can efficiently react with many MB molecules captured inside the mesopores.

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  375. Synthesis of mesoporous Nb2O5 with crystalline walls and investigation of their photocatalytic activity Reviewed

    Norihiro Suzuki, Taimur Athar, Yu-Tzu Huang, Kotaro Shimasaki, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yusuke Yamauchi

    JOURNAL OF THE CERAMIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN   Vol. 119 ( 1390 ) page: 405 - 411   2011.6

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    We synthesize various kinds of mesoporous Nb2O5 samples by changing surfactants (P123 and Brij 56), followed by calcination (from 400 to 500 and 600 degrees C). The effect of these parameters helps to produce a well-defined mesoporous framework with crystallinity. The mesoporous Nb2O5 samples are well characterized by using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) measurements, N-2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, and wide-angle XRD measurements. In a P123 system, the frameworks are well crystallized to the TT-phase (pseudo-hexagonal) by calcination at 500 degrees C with retention of the mesoporous structures. In the Brij 56 system, after calcination at 500 degrees C, the framework is well retained in an amorphous state. It is proved that the thick walls prepared with P123 are easily crystallized in comparison to thin walls prepared with Brij 56. Furthermore, we investigate the photocatalytic activity by using several types of mesoporous Nb2O5 prepared with P123. All these mesoporous Nb2O5 samples show photocatalytic activity with their decomposition reaction of methylene blue (MB) molecules. It is concluded that the reaction rates depend on their crystallinities in the frameworks, surface areas, and average mesopore sizes. (C)2011 The Ceramic Society of Japan. All rights reserved.

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  376. Aerosol-assisted synthesis of nanoporous silica/titania nanoparticles composites and investigation of their photocatalytic properties Reviewed

    Shimasaki, K., Suzuki, N., Miyamoto, N., Yamauchi, Y.

    Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology   Vol. 11 ( 4 )   2011

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  377. Mesoporous silica as smart inorganic filler: preparation of robust silicone rubber with low thermal expansion property Reviewed

    Norihiro Suzuki, Shosuke Kiba, Yuichiro Kamachi, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Yusuke Yamauchi

    JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY   Vol. 21 ( 14 ) page: 5338 - 5344   2011

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    Here we demonstrate the importance of mesoporous silica as a smart inorganic filler. Silicone rubber with low thermal expansion is realized by doping mesoporous silica particles. For the preparation of mesoporous silica/silicone composites, an unpolymerized silicone component is diluted by a volatile organic solvent and then is penetrated into the mesopores by a capillary force. After penetration, the organic solvent is evaporated completely. Based on theoretical calculations, the estimated degree of mesopore filling is more than 90%. Mesoporous silica/silicone composites show much lower Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (CTE) and higher hardness values than do silicone composites with nonporous silica particles.

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  378. Highly photoactive porous anatase films obtained by deformation of 3D mesostructures Reviewed

    Kimura, T., Yamauchi, Y., Miyamoto, N.

    Chemistry - A European Journal   Vol. 17 ( 14 )   2011

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  379. Exfoliated nanosheets of layered perovskite KCa<inf>2</inf>Nb <inf>3</inf>O<inf>10</inf> as an inorganic liquid crystal Reviewed

    Miyamoto, N., Yamamoto, S., Shimasaki, K., Harada, K., Yamauchi, Y.

    Chemistry - An Asian Journal   Vol. 6 ( 11 )   2011

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  380. Condensation- and crystallinity-controlled synthesis of titanium oxide films with assessed mesopores Reviewed

    Kimura, T., Yamauchi, Y., Miyamoto, N.

    Chemistry - A European Journal   Vol. 16 ( 40 )   2010

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  381. Liquid crystal phases in the aqueous colloids of size-controlled fluorinated layered clay mineral nanosheets Reviewed

    Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Hirokazu Iijima, Hirokazu Ohkubo, Yusuke Yamauchi

    CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS   Vol. 46 ( 23 ) page: 4166 - 4168   2010

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    Size-controlled nanosheet colloids of fluorohectorite and fluortetrasilicic mica were prepared in high yield and their transitions to fluid liquid crystal (LC) phases with highly ordered lamellar structures were identified over a wide concentration range, which is a rare case for clay mineral systems.

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  382. Evolution of standing mesochannels on porous anodic alumina substrates with designed conical holes

    Yusuke Yamauchi, Tomota Nagaura, Ayako Ishikawa, Toyohiro Chikyow, Satoru Inoue

    Journal of the American Chemical Society   Vol. 130 ( 31 ) page: 10165 - 10170   2008.8

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    We report the formation of standing mesochannels simply by spin-coating a precursor solution onto a PAA (porous anodic alumina) substrate with designed conical holes, utilizing exactly the same precursors and reaction conditions that form two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal mesoporous SBA-15-type films. When the aspect ratios of the conical holes are lower, the sponge-like mesopores are generated within the conical holes. Such a formation of sponge-like mesostructures truly acts as a trigger for the evolution of perpendicularly oriented and tilted mesochannels. On the other hand, when the PAA substrates with high-aspect cones are used, the mesochannels are stacked like a doughnut within the conical holes, which leads to parallel orientations of the mesochannels in the continuous film region. © 2008 American Chemical Society.

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  383. Cycle and rate properties of mesoporous tin anode for lithium ion secondary batteries Reviewed

    Hiroki Nara, Yoshiki Fukuhara, Azusa Takai, Masaki Komatsu, Hitomi Mukaibo, Yusuke Yamauchi, Toshiyuki Momma, Kazuyuki Kuroda, Tetsuya Osaka

    CHEMISTRY LETTERS   Vol. 37 ( 2 ) page: 142 - 143   2008.2

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    A mesoporous Sn anode was electrodeposited in the presence of lyotropic liquid crystals made of nonionic surfactants. The introduction of mesoporous structure was effective for the accommodation of volume change of Sn during charge and discharge cycling of Li ions. The discharge capacity of the mesoporous Sn anode at 1 C rate was as high as 425 mA h g(-1) at the 100th cycle, and that was as high as 320 mA It g(-1) at the 100th cycle even though at 5 degrees C rate.

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  384. Three-dimensional GaN nano-structure fabrication by focused ion beam chemical vapor deposition

    T. Nagata, P. Ahmet, Y. Yamauchi, Y. Sakuma, T. Sekiguchi, T. Chikyow

    Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms   Vol. 242 ( 1-2 ) page: 250 - 252   2006.1

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    We have demonstrated a position controlled GaN nano-structure fabrication by ion beam mediated growth methods. For this fabrication, we used two different methods. One is the "droplet epitaxy" which is a micro-crystal growth from Ga droplet followed by nitridation. By this method, the GaN micro-crystals in about 800 nm were found to be grown and cathode luminescence in broad wavelength (400-600 nm) were observed. Another one is the focused ion beam assisted chemical vapor deposition. Ga precursor gas and atomic N radicals impinged onto the surface simultaneously during the irradiation. By this method, the GaN nano-crystals of 200 nm × 100 nm block with 50 nm height was fabricated and strong near-band edge emission at 3.37 eV from GaN were observed. From the obtained results, ion beam assisted chemical vapor deposition proved to be a promising method to make GaN nano-crystal arrays. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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  1. Carbonaceous Anode Materials for Non-aqueous Sodium- And Potassium-Ion Hybrid Capacitors

    Shude Liu, Ling Kang, Jian Zhang, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ACS Energy Letters   Vol. 6 ( 11 ) page: 4127 - 4154   2021.11

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    Sodium- and potassium-ion (Na-/K-ion) hybrid capacitors are promising electrochemical energy storage systems that are more cost-effective than corresponding lithium-based alternatives. Their hybrid configuration integrates a battery-type anode and a capacitor-type cathode and affords high energy density, high power density, and good cycling stability. However, the primary issue encountered in Na-/K-ion hybrid capacitors is a lack of reliable anodes because of the sluggish reaction kinetics of large Na-/K-ions. In recent years, significant advancements have been achieved in carbonaceous anodes because of their high Na-/K-ion storage feasibility, natural abundance, low cost, and non-toxicity. This review encompasses the fundamental electrochemical principles of Na-/K-ion hybrid capacitors and provides insights into the intimate structure-performance relationship of carbonaceous anodes. The existing challenges and alternative strategies for improving the electrochemical performance of the carbonaceous anodes are emphasized. Finally, future prospects and possible directions for further improving carbonaceous anodes for Na-/K-ion hybrid capacitors are presented.

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  2. Nanoarchitectured Porous Conducting Polymers: From Controlled Synthesis to Advanced Applications

    Hao Luo, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Yan Ai, Yong Wu, Facai Wei, Jianwei Fu, Jiangong Cheng, Chengbin Jing, Brian Yuliarto, Miharu Eguchi, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shaohua Liu

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 33 ( 29 )   2021.7

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    Conductive polymers (CPs) integrate the inherent characteristics of conventional polymers and the unique electrical properties of metals. They have aroused tremendous interest over the last decade owing to their high conductivity, robust and flexible properties, facile fabrication, and cost-effectiveness. Compared to bulk CPs, porous CPs with well-defined nano- or microstructures possess open porous architectures, high specific surface areas, more exposed reactive sites, and remarkably enhanced activities. These attractive features have led to their applications in sensors, energy storage and conversion devices, biomedical devices, and so on. In this review article, the different strategies for synthesizing porous CPs, including template-free and template-based methods, are summarized, and the importance of tuning the morphology and pore structure of porous CPs to optimize their functional performance is highlighted. Moreover, their representative applications (energy storage devices, sensors, biomedical devices, etc.) are also discussed. The review is concluded by discussing the current challenges and future development trend in this field.

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  3. Adsorchromism: Molecular Nanoarchitectonics at 2D Nanosheets—Old Chemistry for Advanced Chromism

    Miharu Eguchi, Asep Sugih Nugraha, Alan E. Rowan, Joe Shapter, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Science   Vol. 8 ( 14 )   2021.7

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    Chromism induced by changes in the electronic states of dye molecules due to surface adsorption is termed “adsorchromism” in this article. These changes of molecular electronic states are induced by protonation, aggregation, intramolecular structural changes, and other processes, depending on the surface environment. Intramolecular structural changes, such as co-planarization and decreased molecular motion are the most characteristic and interesting behavior of dye molecules at the surfaces, resulting in spectral shift and/or emission enhancement. In this review, adsorchromism at the surfaces of layered materials are summarized since their flexibility of interlayer distance, surface flatness, and transparency is suitable for a detailed observation. By understanding the relationship between adsorchromism and the electronic states of molecules on the surfaces, it will be possible to induce some desired functions which can be realized simply by adsorption, instead of complicated organic syntheses. Thus, adsorchromism has potential applications such as effective solar energy harvesting systems, or biological/chemical sensors to visualize environmental changes.

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  4. Nanoengineering Metal–Organic Framework-Based Materials for Use in Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reactions

    Yingji Zhao, Lingling Zheng, Dong Jiang, Wei Xia, Xingtao Xu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jianping Ge, Jing Tang

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    Electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to valuable chemicals is a sustainable technology that can achieve a carbon-neutral energy cycle in the environment. Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) processes using metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), featuring atomically dispersed active sites, large surface area, high porosity, controllable morphology, and remarkable tunability, have attracted considerable research attention. Well-defined MOFs can be constructed to improve conductivity, introduce active centers, and form carbon-based single-atom catalysts (SACs) with enhanced active sites that are accessible for the development of CO2 conversion. In this review, the progress on pristine MOFs, MOF hybrids, and MOF-derived carbon-based SACs is summarized for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2. Finally, the limitations and potential improvement directions with respect to the advancement of MOF-related materials for the field of research are discussed. These summaries are expected to provide inspiration on reasonable design to develop stable and high-efficiency MOFs-based electrocatalysts for CO2RR.

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  5. In Search of Excellence: Convex versus Concave Noble Metal Nanostructures for Electrocatalytic Applications

    Muhammad Iqbal, Yoshio Bando, Ziqi Sun, Kevin C.-W. Wu, Alan E. Rowan, Jongbeom Na, Bu Yuan Guan, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 33 ( 13 )   2021.4

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    Controlling the shape of noble metal nanoparticles is a challenging but important task in electrocatalysis. Apart from hollow and nanocage structures, concave noble metal nanoparticles are considered a new class of unconventional electrocatalysts that exhibit superior electrocatalytic properties as compared with those of conventional nanoparticles (including convex and flat ones). Herein, several facile and highly reproducible routes for synthesizing nanostructured concave noble metal materials reported in the literature are discussed, together with their advantages over noble metal nanoparticles with convex shapes. In addition, possible ways of optimizing the synthesis procedure and enhancing the electrocatalytic characteristics of concave metal nanoparticles are suggested. Nanostructured noble metals with concave features are found to show better catalytic activity and stability hence improve their practical applicability in electrocatalysis.

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  6. Nanoarchitectured porous organic polymers and their environmental applications for removal of toxic metal ions

    Lijin Huang, Ruiqi Liu, Juan Yang, Qin Shuai, Brian Yuliarto, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Chemical Engineering Journal   Vol. 408   2021.3

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    Owing to their high porosity, flexible structure and excellent chemical stability, porous organic polymers (POPs) have drawn significant interests especially in wastewater remediation. In this review, the recent research progress in adsorptive removal of toxic metal ions from aqueous solutions through the use of POPs is summarized. A selective collection of studies illustrating the reliable strategies and concepts to prepare heterotopic atoms-inserted POPs with enhanced affinity and selectivity toward various metal ions is discussed in detail and the key features of POPs as adsorbents in terms of accessible binding sites in the scaffold are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects to establish structure–property–function relationships are provided to accelerate the rational design and synthesis of high-performance POPs for practical adsorption applications.

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  7. Hollow Carbon-Based Nanoarchitectures Based on ZIF: Inward/Outward Contraction Mechanism and Beyond

    Xiaokai Song, Yu Jiang, Fang Cheng, Jacob Earnshaw, Jongbeom Na, Xiaopeng Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

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    Hollow carbon-based nanoarchitectures (HCAs) derived from zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), by virtue of their controllable morphology and dimension, high specific surface area and nitrogen content, richness of metal/metal compounds active sites, and hierarchical pore structure and easy exposure of active sites, have attracted great interests in many fields of applications, especially in heterogeneous catalysis, and electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Despite various approaches that have been developed to prepare ZIF-derived HCAs, the hollowing mechanism has not been clearly disclosed. Herein, a specialized overview of the recent progress of ZIF-derived HCAs is introduced to provide an insight into their preparation strategy and the corresponding hollowing mechanisms. Based on the fundamental understanding of the structural evolution of ZIF nanocrystals during the high-temperature pyrolysis process, the hollowing mechanisms of ZIF-derived HCAs are classified into four categories: i) inward contraction of core–shell template@ZIF composites or hollow ZIFs, ii) outward contraction of ZIF@shell composites, iii) special outward contraction of ZIF arrays, and iv) mechanism beyond inward/outward contraction of pure ZIF nanocrystals. Finally, an outlook on the development prospects and challenges of HCAs based on ZIF precursors, especially in terms of controlled synthesis and future electrochemical application, is further discussed.

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  8. Progress in Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Beyond

    Yong An, Xue Han, Yuyang Liu, Alowasheeir Azhar, Jongbeom Na, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Shengping Wang, Jingxian Yu, Yusuke Yamauchi

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    Solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for high electrochemical performance lithium-ion batteries have received considerable attention due to their unique characteristics
    they are not prone to leakage, and they exhibit low flammability, excellent processability, good flexibility, high safety levels, and superior thermal stability. However, current SPEs are far from commercialization, mainly due to the low ionic conductivity, low Li+ transference number (tLi+), poor electrode/electrolyte interface contact, narrow electrochemical oxidation window, and poor long-term stability of Li metal. Recent work on improving electrochemical performance and these aspects of SPEs are summarized systematically here with a particular focus on the underlying mechanisms, and the improvement strategies are also proposed. This review could lead to a deeper consideration of the issues and solutions affecting the application of SPEs and pave a new pathway to safe, high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

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  9. Functional mesoporous silica nanomaterials for catalysis and environmental applications

    Baljeet Singh, Jongbeom Na, Muxina Konarova, Toru Wakihara, Yusuke Yamauchi, Carlos Salomon, Manoj B. Gawande

    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan   Vol. 93 ( 12 ) page: 1459 - 1496   2020.12

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  10. Nitrogen-doped nanostructured carbons: A new material horizon for water desalination by capacitive deionization

    Xingtao Xu, Shuaihua Zhang, Jing Tang, Likun Pan, Miharu Eguchi, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi

    EnergyChem   Vol. 2 ( 5 )   2020.9

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    Capacitive deionization (CDI) is regarded as a novel, low-cost, and environmentally friendly technique that plays a critical role in desalination and water treatment. Although much progress has been achieved, the development of better CDI technologies, especially through the design and synthesis of various porous carbonaceous materials with enhanced CDI performance, continues to attract increasing interest within the scientific fraternity. Considering that previous traditional porous carbons might suffer from deficient salt adsorption capacity, the nitrogenization of porous carbons, which brings new opportunities for CDI applications, has emerged as an effective strategy to modify the surface characteristics of porous carbons and ultimately improve their CDI performance. This review summarizes the recent significant breakthroughs on the construction of NCs, including in situ doping and post-treatment strategies, and their practices in the field of CDI to impart a comprehensive understanding of the strategic evolution of the synthetic approaches to nitrogen-doped carbons (NCs) with remarkable CDI characteristics. We present an exhaustive analysis of newly synthesized NCs and the impact of their compositional and structural features on their CDI performance
    further, we highlight a special emphasis on the possible role of nitrogen dopants in the CDI process. In addition to elucidating the state-of-the-art CDI applications, we address the remaining challenges, and finally, the possible direction for the use of NCs for CDI is described to provide some useful clues for future developments in this promising field.

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  11. Layered transition metal dichalcogenide/carbon nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage and conversion applications

    Yena Kim, Teahoon Park, Jongbeom Na, Jin Woo Yi, Jeonghun Kim, Minjun Kim, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jianjian Lin

    Nanoscale   Vol. 12 ( 16 ) page: 8608 - 8625   2020.4

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    Layered transition metal dichalcogenide (LTMD)/carbon nanocomposites obtained by incorporating conductive carbons such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNT), carbon nanofibers (CF), hybrid carbons, hollow carbons, and porous carbons exhibit superior electrochemical properties for energy storage and conversion. Due to the incorporation of carbon into composites, the LTMD/carbon nanocomposites have the following advantages: (1) highly efficient ion/electron transport properties that promote electrochemical performance
    (2) suppressed agglomeration and restacking of active materials that improve the cycling performance and electrocatalytic stability
    and (3) unique structures such as network, hollow, porous, and vertically aligned nanocomposites that facilitate the shortening of the ion and electrolyte diffusion pathway. In this context, this review introduces and summarizes the recent advances in LTMD/carbon nanocomposites for electrochemical energy-related applications. First, we briefly summarize the reported synthesis strategies for the preparation of LTMD/carbon nanocomposites with various carbon materials. Following this, previous studies using rationally synthesized nanocomposites are discussed based on a variety of applications related to electrochemical energy storage and conversion including Li/Na-ion batteries (LIBs/SIBs), Li-S batteries, supercapacitors, and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In particular, the sections on LIBs and the HER as representative applications of LTMD/carbon nanocomposites are described in detail by classifying them with different carbon materials containing graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, hybrid carbons, hollow carbons, and porous carbons. In addition, we suggest a new material design of LTMD/carbon nanocomposites based on theoretical calculations. At the end of this review, we provide an outlook on the challenges and future developments in LTMD/carbon nanocomposite research.

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  12. Graphene Nanoarchitectonics: Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

    Huajie Huang, Minmin Yan, Cuizhen Yang, Haiyan He, Quanguo Jiang, Lu Yang, Zhiyong Lu, Ziqi Sun, Xingtao Xu, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 31 ( 48 )   2019.11

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    Under the double pressures of both the energy crisis and environmental pollution, the exploitation and utilization of hydrogen, a clean and renewable power resource, has become an important trend in the development of sustainable energy-production and energy-consumption systems. In this regard, the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) provides an efficient and clean pathway for the mass production of hydrogen fuel and has motivated the design and construction of highly active HER electrocatalysts of an acceptable cost. In particular, graphene-based electrocatalysts commonly exhibit an enhanced HER performance owing to their distinctive structural merits, including a large surface area, high electrical conductivity, and good chemical stability. Considering the rapidly growing research enthusiasm for this topic over the last several years, herein, a panoramic review of recent advances in graphene-based electrocatalysts is presented, covering various advanced synthetic strategies, microstructural characterizations, and the applications of such materials in HER electrocatalysis. Lastly, future perspectives on the challenges and opportunities awaiting this emerging field are proposed and discussed.

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  13. Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Derived Nanoporous Carbon Materials

    Freddy Marpaung, Minjun Kim, Junayet Hossain Khan, Konstantin Konstantinov, Yusuke Yamauchi, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Jongbeom Na, Jeonghun Kim

    Chemistry - An Asian Journal   Vol. 14 ( 9 ) page: 1331 - 1343   2019.5

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    Metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived nanoporous carbon materials have attracted significant interest due to their advantages of controllable porosity, good thermal/chemical stability, high electrical conductivity, catalytic activity, easy modification with other elements and materials, etc. Thus, MOF-derived carbons have been used in numerous applications, such as environmental remediations, energy storage systems (i.e. batteries, supercapacitors), and catalysts. To date, many strategies have been developed to enhance the properties and performance of MOF-derived carbons. Herein, we introduce and summarize recent important approaches for advanced MOF-derived carbon structures with a focus on precursor control, heteroatom doping, shape/orientation control, and hybridization with other functional materials.

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  14. A review on iron oxide-based nanoarchitectures for biomedical, energy storage, and environmental applications

    Shunsuke Tanaka, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Ni Luh Wulan Septiani, Shi Xue Dou, Yoshio Bando, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Jeonghun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Small Methods   Vol. 3 ( 5 )   2019.5

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    Iron oxide nanoarchitectures with distinct morphologies from 1D to 3D have been developed using various wet chemical methods. They have been employed for a wide range of applications, including energy storage, biomedical, and environmental applications. The functional properties of iron oxide nanoarchitectures depend on the size, shape, composition, magnetic properties, and surface modification. To overcome the limitations of pure iron oxide nanostructures, hybridizations with various inorganic materials (e.g., silica, metals, metal oxides) and carbon-based materials have been proposed. Herein, the recent advances in the preparation of various iron oxide nanoarchitectures are reviewed along with their functional applications in energy storage, biomedical, and environmental fields. Finally, the effects of various parameters on the functional performance of iron oxide nanostructures for these applications are summarized and the trends and future outlook on the development of iron oxide nanoarchitectures for these applications are also given.

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  15. Nanoarchitectonics for Transition-Metal-Sulfide-Based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting

    Yanna Guo, Teahoon Park, Jin Woo Yi, Joel Henzie, Jeonghun Kim, Zhongli Wang, Bo Jiang, Yoshio Bando, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 31 ( 17 )   2019.4

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    Heterogenous electrocatalysts based on transition metal sulfides (TMS) are being actively explored in renewable energy research because nanostructured forms support high intrinsic activities for both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, it is described how researchers are working to improve the performance of TMS-based materials by manipulating their internal and external nanoarchitectures. A general introduction to the water-splitting reaction is initially provided to explain the most important parameters in accessing the catalytic performance of nanomaterials catalysts. Later, the general synthetic methods used to prepare TMS-based materials are explained in order to delve into the various strategies being used to achieve higher electrocatalytic performance in the HER. Complementary strategies can be used to increase the OER performance of TMS, resulting in bifunctional water-splitting electrocatalysts for both the HER and the OER. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities of TMS materials in the context of water splitting are summarized. The aim herein is to provide insights gathered in the process of studying TMS, and describe valuable guidelines for engineering other kinds of nanomaterial catalysts for energy conversion and storage technologies.

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  16. Hollow Functional Materials Derived from Metal–Organic Frameworks: Synthetic Strategies, Conversion Mechanisms, and Electrochemical Applications

    Ze-Xing Cai, Zhong-Li Wang, Jeonghun Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Advanced Materials   Vol. 31 ( 11 )   2019.3

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    Hollow materials derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), by virtue of their controllable configuration, composition, porosity, and specific surface area, have shown fascinating physicochemical properties and widespread applications, especially in electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Here, the recent advances in the controllable synthesis are discussed, mainly focusing on the conversion mechanisms from MOFs to hollow-structured materials. The synthetic strategies of MOF-derived hollow-structured materials are broadly sorted into two categories: the controllable synthesis of hollow MOFs and subsequent pyrolysis into functional materials, and the controllable conversion of solid MOFs with predesigned composition and morphology into hollow structures. Based on the formation processes of hollow MOFs and the conversion processes of solid MOFs, the synthetic strategies are further conceptually grouped into six categories: template-mediated assembly, stepped dissolution–regrowth, selective chemical etching, interfacial ion exchange, heterogeneous contraction, and self-catalytic pyrolysis. By analyzing and discussing 14 types of reaction processes in detail, a systematic mechanism of conversion from MOFs to hollow-structured materials is exhibited. Afterward, the applications of these hollow structures as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, hybrid supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis are presented. Finally, an outlook on the emergent challenges and future developments in terms of their controllable fabrications and electrochemical applications is further discussed.

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  17. Rational design and construction of nanoporous iron- and nitrogen-doped carbon electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction

    Haibo Tan, Jing Tang, Jeonghun Kim, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Yong-Mook Kang, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Journal of Materials Chemistry A   Vol. 7 ( 4 ) page: 1380 - 1393   2019

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    Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are one of the most sustainable energy conversion systems because of their high energy conversion efficiency and low/zero emissions. Unfortunately, the utilization of highly active but costly platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts is necessary to accelerate the sluggish kinetics of cathodic oxygen reduction in PEMFCs for practical applications. Under such circumstance, enormous efforts have been devoted to the exploration of inexpensive and earth-abundant non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts to replace or reduce the usage of Pt-based electrocatalysts in the past decades. Heteroatom-doped carbon materials are among some of the most promising non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts, especially transition metal- and nitrogen-doped carbon materials. According to previous findings, iron- and nitrogen-doped carbon (Fe-N/C) materials derived using various methodologies showed outstanding electrocatalytic activity and impressive durability. Therefore, tremendous progress has been achieved in the synthesis of Fe-N/C and the identification of active sites for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Creating ORR active sites, such as Fe-N x , N/C, and Fe 3 C@C moieties, increasing the density of active sites and improving the utilization efficiency of ORR active sites are considered as the most effective steps for enhancing the ORR performance of Fe-N/C electrocatalysts. The creation of nanoporous structure of Fe-N/C electrocatalysts plays critical roles in increasing the number of ORR active sites and exposing abundant accessible ORR active sites to electrolytes. In addition, the interconnected nanopores facilitate the mass transfer of reactants and products inside the carbon matrix during the ORR reactions. Therefore, this review pays specific attention to the design and synthetic strategies of Fe-N/C materials with porous structures and their merits toward ORR. Finally, based on the construction of nanoporous structures, the challenges and perspectives with respect to future development of highly active nanoporous Fe-N/C electrocatalysts are discussed.

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  18. Advanced Functional Carbons and Their Hybrid Nanoarchitectures towards Supercapacitor Applications

    Christine Young, Teahoon Park, Jin Woo Yi, Jeonghun Kim, Md. Shahriar A. Hossain, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Yusuke Yamauchi

    ChemSusChem   Vol. 11 ( 20 ) page: 3546 - 3558   2018.10

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    Porous carbons have attracted much attention as electrode materials for supercapacitors due to their enormous surface area, high electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, high temperature stability, and relatively low cost. The design of porous architectures is considered key for determining electrochemical performance. Pore size distribution, pore size, and pore connectivity strongly affect electrochemical performance. Various carbon materials with pore size ranging from micro- to macropores were extensively studied. Herein, various types of porous carbon-based and hybrid materials from different approaches and their electrochemical applications are summarized. Appropriate tuning of the pore size of carbon materials is essential for ensuring good transport of ions with different sizes throughout the electrolyte, so that the electrode materials can be fully utilized. Many carbon materials were produced from a series of carbonization and activation processes that possess controllable pore structures, including activated carbons, graphite, carbon nanotubes, carbon aerogels, and templated porous carbons. Templated carbon materials were prepared by various approaches, such as direct carbonization from carbon precursors and soft- and hard-template methods. To enhance the electrochemical performance of the electrode materials, heteroatoms, such as nitrogen, sulfur, and boron, were doped into porous carbons. In addition, to optimize the overall capacitance without destroying the stability and morphology of electrode materials, pseudocapacitive materials, such as transition-metal oxides, were introduced into the carbon frameworks. In this review, recent advances in the fabrication of nanoarchitectured porous carbons and metal oxides through various approaches for supercapacitor applications are summarized.

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  19. Emerging Pt-based electrocatalysts with highly open nanoarchitectures for boosting oxygen reduction reaction

    Cuiling Li, Haibo Tan, Jianjian Lin, Xiliang Luo, Shengping Wang, Jungmok You, Yong-Mook Kang, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Jeonghun Kim

    Nano Today   Vol. 21   page: 91 - 105   2018.8

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    Developing highly efficient and stable platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the most essential step toward the commercialization of fuel cells. Highly accessible reactive surfaces play a key role in boosting ORR for superior fuel cell performance due to the adequate exposure of the active surfaces and the feasible mass transport. Herein, we begin with a brief introduction to the design principles for an effective ORR electrocatalyst, which could plausibly possess high activity and durability at the same time. Corresponding with the requirements, the recent progress of rational design based on nanoarchitecture, synthesis, and electrochemical performances of Pt-based electrocatalysts with open construction is reviewed and explained accordingly.

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  20. Carbon materials: MOF morphologies in control

    Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nature Chemistry   Vol. 8 ( 7 ) page: 638 - 639   2016.6

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  21. Nanostructured nonprecious metal catalysts for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

    Zhong-Li Wang, Cuiling Li, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Nano Today   Vol. 11 ( 3 ) page: 373 - 391   2016.6

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    Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide powered by renewable electricity represents a promising solution for energy and environmental sustainability. To enable this technology, active and selective catalysts must be developed. Noble metals exhibit excellent activity but are hampered by their low abundance and high cost. Thus, searching for efficient nonprecious metal catalysts for practical applications is vital. In this review, the recent progress on nanostructured nonprecious metal catalysts for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is summarized. These catalysts are classified into five categories: metals, partially oxidized metals, metal oxides and sulfides, doped carbons, and organic frameworks. The areas of focus are material synthesis, structure and components, catalytic performance, and reaction mechanisms. Several important factors that affect activity, such as particle size, interface strain, grain boundary, crystal facet, oxidation state, heteroatom configuration, and organic hybrid, are discussed. Finally, some perspectives are provided for future developments and directions of the synthesis and functionalization of nonprecious metal catalysts, with emphasis on the potential advantages of nanoporous materials for carbon dioxide reduction.

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  22. Back Cover: Polymeric Micelle Assembly for the Smart Synthesis of Mesoporous Platinum Nanospheres with Tunable Pore Sizes (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 38/2015)

    Yunqi Li, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti, Victor Malgras, Cuiling Li, Jing Tang, Jung Ho Kim, Yusuke Yamauchi

    Angewandte Chemie - International Edition   Vol. 54 ( 38 ) page: 11290   2015.9

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  1. 物質空間テクトニクス:PCP/MOFの高次構造制御と機能開拓

    日本化学会 第104春季年会(2024)  2024.3.20 

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  2. 導電性ナノ多孔体の創製

    日本化学会 第104春季年会(2024)  2024.3.18 

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  3. 金属有機構造体の熱分解による炭素系複合材料の創製

    公益社団法人日本セラミックス協会 2024年年会  2024.3.15 

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  4. 「超」ナノ空間触媒の創製

    第33 回キャラクタリゼーション講習会 「触媒および表面の解析に役立つキャラクタリゼーションの基礎と実際」  2023.12.20 

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  5. 多孔体のパラダイムシフト:導電性ナノ多孔体の創製

    省エネルギーに貢献する粒子設計・粉体プロセスの薬工連携研究会  2023.10.6 

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  6. 第二世代多孔体の開発:物質と空間のテクトニクス

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KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) 21

  1. メソポーラスプラズモニック薄膜の合成と応用

    Grant number:22F20370  2022.4 - 2024.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, GUSELNIKOVA OLGA

  2. MOFを出発物質として用いた固体スーパーキャパシタ用新規電極材料の創製

    Grant number:21F20072  2021.9 - 2023.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, LIU SHUDE

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    We have been engaged in MOF-derived electrode materials as energy storage materials for solid-state flexible devices, aiming to promote the application in the field of intelligence and the development of sustainable energy. We have mainly focused on the effects of crystal structure, material morphology, and chemical defects (vacancies and doping) on electrode reaction kinetics, electron and charge transport at the electrode-electrolyte interface, and electrical properties.

  3. 新規ナノ多孔性金属電極を用いた携帯型電気化学癌診断プラットフォームの構築

    Grant number:21F20039  2021.9 - 2023.3

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    山内 悠輔, MASUD MOSTAFA KAMAL

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    The goal of this project was to develop an inexpensive, portable and automated system for rapid disease diagnosis by using novel metal nanoarchitectures.
    These projects are:
    a. Hydrogel integrated mesoporous gold chronocoulometric sensor for ultrasensitive detection of miRNA.
    - We fabricated mesoporous gold and integrated it with the hydrogel chemistry to harness the best intrinsic activity from the system to apply for microRNA sensing. The developed sensor provided a much easy, reusable, and highly sensitive microRNA sensor.
    b. Nanoarchitectured superparamagnetic iron oxide-doped mesoporous carbon nanozymes for biosensing.
    - We developed a superparamagnetic nano-enzyme that showed high potentiality for magnetic isolation and purification as well as nano-enzyme activity.

  4. MOFおよびその誘導体を用いた容量性脱イオン法による淡水化処理

    Grant number:20F20338  2020.11 - 2023.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, XU XINGTAO

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    In the past years, we have employed 2D substrates to construct metal-organic framework (MOF)-based nanoarchitectured materials on them and have achieved excellent CDI performances.
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    Various 2D substrates such as MXene, ZIF-L, graphene, etc. were utilized, and we expanded this concept to other polymer systems beyond MOFs, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and polymer-based materials such as conductive polymers.
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    Besides, we also realized the interweaving of PANIs among MOF-based particles and prepared PANI-MOF nanoarchitectures. This material showed great potential for CDI applications.

  5. Biosensors using mesoporous films

    Grant number:19H02803  2019.4 - 2022.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    YAMAUCHI Yusuke

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    In our recent study, we have realized the world's first high-quality nanoporous metal (metal nanoporous material) using amphipathic molecules such as surfactants and block copolymers. This material possesses a porous body with high electrical conductivity whose skeleton is formed only from metal and is expected to be applied to an electrochemical system different from the conventional nanoporous inorganic oxide system. In this research, we further expanded these concepts and promoted their development in glucose sensors. In addition to aiming to develop a glucose sensor, we also aimed to construct a new theory by making the best use of the characteristics of metal nanoporous materials and understanding the correlation between physical properties and nanostructures. Finally, we developed a flexible device.

  6. 金属酸化物,及びリン酸塩を骨格に有する新規メソ多孔体の合成と応用

    Grant number:19F19070  2019.4 - 2021.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, BHANJA PIYALI

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    We synthesized a new microporous organic-inorganic hybrid nickel phosphonate (NiPPA) material under hydrothermal reaction condition without the use of structure directing agent. The microporous NiPPA material was converted to N, P-codoped nickel oxide (NP/NiO) and N, O-codoped nickel phosphide (NO/NiP) following pyrolysis under air and nitrogen atmospheres, respectively. These high surface area materials were subsequently explored as electrocatalysts towards oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media. Among the three catalysts, NP/NiO exhibited the highest electrocatalytic activity for OER with an overpotential of 332 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and a low Tafel slope of 65.6 mV dec-1 in 1.0 M KOH solution. Furthermore, the as-prepared NP/NiO catalyst displayed an outstanding stability over a period of 15 h, suggesting the high durability of this catalyst for OER.

  7. 高エネルギー密度化に向けたナノ構造体有する新規電極材料の合成

    Grant number:18F18764  2018.7 - 2021.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, DING BING

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    The rational design and fabrication of ordered mesoporous materials with highly exposed surface area are of great significance to address the fundamental challenges in electrochemistry-related applications by providing more active sites and fast ion/gas diffusion channel. In FY 2020, a self-template method was applied to prepare novel nanoarchitectured carbon nanoplates by depositing resol-F127 micelles onto the surface of metal-organic-framework (MOF) nanosheets, followed by hydrothermal reaction and carbonization. The parameters influencing the morphology and microstructure of the resulting materials, i.e., the MOF-to-resol-F127 ratio and the concentration of resol-F127 micelles, were systematically investigated.

  8. 高度エネルギーデバイスに向けたメソ細孔有する層状ナノ物質の創製

    Grant number:18F18038  2018.7 - 2020.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, WANG JIE

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    In the last year of this JSPS, we focused on sandwich-structured ordered mesoporous polydopamine/MXene hybrids. Organic polymers have attracted significant interest as electrodes for energy storage devices because of their advantages, including molecular flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly nature. Nevertheless, the real implementation of polymer-based electrodes is restricted by their poor stability, low capacity, and slow electron-transfer/ion diffusion kinetics. Herein, a sandwich-structured composite of ordered mesoporous polydopamine (OMPDA)/Ti3C2Tx was fabricated by in situ polymerization of dopamine on the surface of Ti3C2Tx via employing the PS-b-PEO block polymer as a soft template. The OMPDA layers with vertically oriented, accessible nanopores (around 20 nm) provided a continuous pore channel for ion diffusion, while the Ti3C2Tx layers guaranteed a fast electron-transfer path. As one of the potential applications, the OMPDA/Ti3C2Tx composite anode exhibited high reversible capacity, good rate performance, and excellent cyclability for lithium-ion batteries. The in situ transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that the OMPDA in the composite only showed a small volume expansion and almost preserved the initial morphology during lithiation.
    This finding will provide valuable knowledge to tackle the challenges of the restacking of 2D materials, help to identify the most promising architecture and further improve the electrochemical performance of 2D materials.

  9. 様々な組成・構造を有するMOF関連物質の合成

    Grant number:17F17792  2017.11 - 2020.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, CAI ZEXING

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    Up to date we have developed several effective strategies to design and synthesize various porous nanostructures from MOFs. In this last stage of our JSPS project, we demonstrated some interesting chemical and physical properties of the obtained nanostructures.
    Hierarchical tubular-structured CoS2-MoS2/C as efficient electrocatalysts were fabricated through a unique metal-organic framework (MOF) mediated self-sacrificial templating. Core-shell structured MoO3@ZIF-67 nanorods were used both as a precursor and a sacrificial template to form the one-dimensional tubular heterostructure where vertically aligned two-dimensional CoS2-MoS2 nanosheets were formed on the MOF-derived carbon tube. Trace amounts of noble metals (Pd, Rh, and Ru) were successfully introduced to enhance the electrocatalytic property of the CoS2-MoS2/C nanocomposites.
    Overall, this MOF-mediated strategy can be extended to the rational design and synthesis of other hollow heterogeneous catalysts for scalable hydrogen generation.

  10. Exploring new solid interfaces of concave-type nanopores in metallic crystals

    Grant number:17K19044  2017.6 - 2019.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

    Yamauchi Yusuke

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    Here we prepared new mesoporous platinum materials and investigated their performance as electrocatalysts. Mesoporous metals can be utilized in a wide range of electrochemical applications. In particular, the metal atoms exposed on pore surface can be expected to serve as active sites capable of greatly promoting catalytic reactions. In this experiment, various amphiphilic molecules were micellized in an aqueous solution, and then metal salts were dissolved. Finally, mesoporous metal thin films were electrodeposited on conductive substrates by electrochemical deposition. The chemical reduction method using a reducing agent was also available to prepare mesoporous powders. From the results by electron microscopes, it was found that unique crystal facets such as steps, kinks, etc. were often present on the exposed pore surface.

  11. キラルセンシングのためのキラル識別金属ナノ空間の構築

    Grant number:17H05393  2017.4 - 2019.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  新学術領域研究(研究領域提案型)

    山内 悠輔

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    本研究では,メソポーラス金属にキラル選択性のある細孔表面を作り出し,キラルセンシングへの応用を目的としている.キラル認識は,電極表面のキラル認識部と認識対象となるキラル分子との親和力に鏡像体間で差が生じることから,認識に伴う出力信号の差をサイクリックボルタンメトリ(電気化学的な手法)により測定することで確認できる.具体的に実験では,メソポーラス金属の作製の際に,ブロックコポリマーを水溶液中でミセル化し,目的とする金属の金属塩類を溶解させた後,キラル分子をその溶液中に共存させ,金属の析出にそのキラル分子の転写を金属表面で行う.すなわち,それらの分子構造の転写された形(完全ではないものの)が金属骨格中に残る.このキラル分子転写した金属表面は,様々な生体物質のキラリティを判断することができることを確認した.
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    さらに,異なる細孔径や壁厚など,用いる界面活性剤の種類・分子量や金属イオンの種類・量を調整することにより,様々なメソポーラス金属の合成に成功した.特に,合金化することで,グルコースやDOPAなどの生体関連物質の酸化反応を大幅に促進させることができた.
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    また,リソグラフィー技術により,基板上に導電部位をパターンし,その上でのメソポーラス金属膜の成膜にも成功している.このようにパターンニングすることで,通常の薄膜よりも,ゲスト種がアクセスしやすい構造になっており,またデバイスの一部(検出部)として搭載することを考えた場合にも,非常に魅力的な構造と言える.また,高分子の薄膜を一層均一に塗布することで,食塩などの阻害物質の影響を抑えることにも成功し,実デバイスの設計を考えた上では重要な知見である.

  12. 様々な金属を用いたメソポーラスMetal Phosphonate物質の新合成

    Grant number:17F17047  2017.4 - 2018.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, PRAMANIK MALAY

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    In some cases, the obtained materials showed less-ordered/dis-ordered porous structure with the amorphous pore walls and less surface area, due to the lack of intermolecular interaction between aliphatic chains of phosphonic acid precursors. In this year, we designed new phosphonic acid sources with aromatic rings, and could increase effective interaction to realize highly mesostructural ordering and crystalized walls. Especially, we considered the interaction between surfactants, phosphonic acids, and metal precursors. We used cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), oligomeric surfactants (C16EO10, C16EO20), and triblock copolymers (EO80PO30EO80, EO106PO70EO106, and EO20PO70EO20) as structure-directing agents. To remove the templates, as-prepared mesostructured samples were washed with solvents. After that, we carefully characterized the obtained mesoporous samples and we could find out the optimal synthetic conditions.

  13. MOFを出発原料として用いたキャパシタ用多孔質電極の合成

    Grant number:16F16722  2016.10 - 2019.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, KANETI YUSUF VALENTINO

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    This year's aim is to develop a general method for producing mesoporous oxide nanosheets using MOFs as sacrificial templates. We demonstrated the general preparation of mesoporous 2D metal-doped Co3O4 nanosheets using MOFs as templates/precursors, including Cu-BTC, Co-BTC, MOF-808 (Zr-BTC) and Fe-BTC. The resulting 2D metal-doped Co3O4 nanosheets exhibited relatively large specific surface areas of up to 120 m2 g-1 with narrow pore size distribution in the mesoporous range. More importantly, the pore size distribution could be controlled by adjusting the calcination temperature of the precursor nanosheets. When employed as electrocatalysts for OER, the Fe-doped Co3O4 nanosheets derived from Fe-BTC exhibited high performance.

  14. ハロゲン化鉛ペロブスカイトメソ多孔体の合成

    Grant number:16F16050  2016.4 - 2018.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, MALGRAS VICTOR

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    Mainly we carried the research on mesoporous template/perovskite composite using thin film technology. More precisely, we synthesized film with hierarchical pore structures (8 and 3 nm diameters), which greatly enhances the precursor solution penetration through the template. The composite has a high concentration of small crystals (3 nm) which dominates the optical properties. Strong quantum confinement is observed as well as increased photoluminescence quantum efficiency. These preliminary results are encouraging for future works related to integration of such composite in light emitting devices.

  15. エネルギー変換のための新規カーボン電極触媒の開発

    Grant number:15F15766  2015.11 - 2018.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, WANG ZHONGLI

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    We successfully applied redox units of polyaniline (PAni) to in-situ cooperatively assemble highly active Ru nanoclusters in a hierarchically-ordered carbon electrode. There is a selective ion-bonding effect in the redox units of PAni that the oxidized quinonoid imine (QI) can strongly bond Ru complex ions whereas the reduced benzenoid amine (BA) cannot. By optimizing the ratio of QI to BA, Ru complexes were spatially confined in the outer layer of the PAni framework. Carbonization of Ru-PAni hybrid induced nucleation in the outer surface of the carbon support, generating nearly monodisperse Ru nanoclusters. The catalyst had only 2 wt% loading of Ru, but exhibited an ultrahigh mass activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction that is 7 times better than commercial Pt/C catalyst.

  16. Asymmetric catalytic activities of porous Pt films

    Grant number:26870593  2014.4 - 2017.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

    Matsunaga Mariko, YAMAUCHI Yusuke, KAJI Kohei, AOYAMA Hiroyuki, ENDO Michinori, Matsuzawa Takuya

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    In this study, asymmetric catalytic activities of porous Pt electrodes baring high-index surfaces for electrochemical reactions of chiral compounds were invesitgated to indicate a guidance for preparation of high-performance asymmetric catalysis, or chiral sensors. For this purpose, enantioselectivity in electrochemical reactions were evaluated by electrochemical methods by changing substrates, target chiral molecules, kinds of metal, preparation process of the porous electrodes, and solution conditions. By these investigations, the capablity of chiral recognition using the porous bare metals was firstly demonstrated. The chiral sensing method using electrochemical methods was applied for a patent.

  17. Electrochemical synthesis of nanoporous metals and their applications

    Grant number:26708028  2014.4 - 2017.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)

    Yamauchi Yusuke

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    In this project, we propose new synthetic way for reducing the use of Pt in a catalytic system by increasing the surface area and modifying the Pt surface structure (i.e., alloying). Several types of mesoporous Pt films with different pore sizes ranging from 5 to 50 nm are prepared by electrochemical plating in aqueous surfactant solutions. Interestingly, the atomic crystallinity in the pore walls is coherently extending across over several mesopores, showing a large number of atomic steps. These can serve as active sites for electrochemical reactions. As a result, our mesoporous Pt and Pt-based alloys exhibit high potentiality as a superior electrocatalyst.

  18. ナノ構造制御された金属電極材料のテーラード・デザイン

    Grant number:13F03505  2013.4 - 2016.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, LI CUILING, LI Cuiling

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    Introduction of mesoporous structures to the sensitive materials of self-powered nanosystems can be expected to be as a new direction in the fabrication of self-powered nanodevices with superior performance and low cost. Based on the experiences in the fabrication of porous materials and the sensing applications, I put great efforts on developing novel porous materials by using new concepts.I reported the first success on the fabrication of mesoporous Au films by using a 'polymeric micelle' approach, and a highly enhanced sensing performance was realized by using the mesoporous Au film. Mesooporous Au films with tunable pore size in the range of 10 to 60 nm were firstly obtained by using the reliable soft-templating approach. When light is incident on the mesoporous Au films, the electrons oscillate collectively, a so-called plasmon, and this greatly enhances the electromagnetic field . According to Babinet's principle in optics, the inverse structure, a mesoporous film, should lead to similar local electromagnetic field enhancements. In this work we found mesospace stimulated optical effects of the mesoporous Au films, which shed new light on the tailoring the optical functionality. From Apr. 2015 to the end of my JSPS period, I have published several papers in top journals, including Nature Commnunications, The Journal of American Chemical Society, and Nano Research. All of the publications are highlighted by both peer researchers and the academic media.

  19. 新しいブロックコポリマーを用いた機能性中空ナノ粒子の合成とその応用

    Grant number:13F03204  2013.4 - 2015.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  特別研究員奨励費

    山内 悠輔, BASTAKOTI Bishnu

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    両親媒性の特徴を有し,分子量の比較的大きなブロックコポリマーを用いて,溶液中で安定な球状ミセルを形成させた.これらのミセルは,通常の低分子ミセルとは異なり,超希薄溶液中であっても,ミセル形状が安定に保持できることがわかった.このような特徴を活かし,無機種の化学反応をミセル上で進行させることで,様々な金属酸化物,金属の組成からなる中空粒子,またナノ多孔体の合成を行った.中空粒子は,内部に空間を有しており,そこに様々な物質,分子を導入することが可能であり,環境触媒,医療材料への展開が大いに期待できる.

  20. Synthesis of mesoporous metals by molecular templates

    Grant number:22750193  2010 - 2011

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

    YAMAUCHI Yusuke

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    The research on mesoporous materials, conducted mainly by using surfactant assemblies as templates, has been increasing rapidly. Mesoporous metals with high electroconductivity and high surface area have attracted particular interest for very wide range of applications such as batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and chemical sensors. Although several mesoporous metals have been prepared in the past, the rational design of highly ordered mesoporous metals with controlled compositions and morphologies is a challenging topic. In this project, we would like to propose new ways to solve the above issue.

  21. Synthesis and Practical Applications of Novel Mesopoorus Metals

    Grant number:19850031  2007 - 2008

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (Start-up)

    YAMAUCHI Yusuke

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