Recent advances in ground-breaking conjugated microporous polymers-based materials, their synthesis, modification and potential applications

Advances of 2D‐Enabled Photothermal Materials in Hybrid Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation Systems toward Water‐Fuel‐Energy Crisis

“…The use of expensive 2D materials like MXene and TMD raises valid concerns about economic viability, accessibility, environmental impact, long‐term durability, and potential technological advancements of solar vapor generation. [ 35,50 ] To ensure hybrid solar evaporators become a mainstream alternative to industrial and societal problems, it is crucial to adopt low‐cost fabrication techniques for emerging 2D photothermal materials considering their unique properties.…”

“…[ 49 ] The use of expensive 2D materials like MXene and TMD raises valid concerns about economic viability, accessibility, environmental impact, long‐term durability, and potential technological advancements of solar vapor generation. [ 35,50 ] As this technology evolves in terms of exploring alternative fabrication methods that offer comparable performance, it is crucial to weigh both the advantages and disadvantages of different photothermal materials used for hybrid solar evaporators to ensure their widespread adoption and success as a viable alternative to various industrial and societal problems.…”

Promoting CO2 electroreduction to CO by a graphdiyne-stabilized Au nanoparticle catalyst

“…[11][12][13] In addition, due to its highly π-conjugated structure, large surface area, evenly distributed pores, good chemical stability, and excellent electron conductivity, GDY has shown great prospects in the fields of batteries, [14][15][16][17][18] optoelectronic devices [19][20][21][22][23] and electrocatalysis. [24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] More importantly, due to its unique physical and chemical properties, there is a strong d-π electron interaction between the GDY substrate and metal catalysts. 32 It has been proved that this interaction can effectively stabilize metal single atoms or clusters and regulate the electronic structure of catalysts, thereby significantly improving catalytic performance.…”

Advances in the synthesis and modification of two-dimensional antimonene

“…The exponential growth in energy demand, the continuous deterioration of the environment, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and the incessant expansion of human demand for high-performance materials collectively exemplify the inadequacy of existing materials in meeting our pursuit of enhanced performance and functionality. In this context, two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit immense potential in enabling revolutionary breakthroughs and fostering innovation, owing to their unique structure and properties.…”