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Mesoporous carbon spheres with programmable interiors as efficient nanoreactors for H2O2 electrosynthesis

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  • Qiang Tian

    (Shenzhen University
    Shenzhen University)

  • Lingyan Jing

    (Shenzhen University
    Shenzhen University)

  • Hongnan Du

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Yunchao Yin

    (Shenzhen University
    Shenzhen University)

  • Xiaolei Cheng

    (Shenzhen University)

  • Jiaxin Xu

    (Shenzhen University)

  • Junyu Chen

    (Shenzhen University)

  • Zhuoxin Liu

    (Shenzhen University)

  • Jiayu Wan

    (Shanghai Jiaotong University)

  • Jian Liu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Jinlong Yang

    (Shenzhen University)

Abstract

The nanoreactor holds great promise as it emulates the natural processes of living organisms to facilitate chemical reactions, offering immense potential in catalytic energy conversion owing to its unique structural functionality. Here, we propose the utilization of precisely engineered carbon spheres as building blocks, integrating micromechanics and controllable synthesis to explore their catalytic functionalities in two-electron oxygen reduction reactions. After conducting rigorous experiments and simulations, we present compelling evidence for the enhanced mass transfer and microenvironment modulation effects offered by these mesoporous hollow carbon spheres, particularly when possessing a suitably sized hollow architecture. Impressively, the pivotal achievement lies in the successful screening of a potent, selective, and durable two-electron oxygen reduction reaction catalyst for the direct synthesis of medical-grade hydrogen peroxide disinfectant. Serving as an exemplary demonstration of nanoreactor engineering in catalyst screening, this work highlights the immense potential of various well-designed carbon-based nanoreactors in extensive applications.

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  • Qiang Tian & Lingyan Jing & Hongnan Du & Yunchao Yin & Xiaolei Cheng & Jiaxin Xu & Junyu Chen & Zhuoxin Liu & Jiayu Wan & Jian Liu & Jinlong Yang, 2024. "Mesoporous carbon spheres with programmable interiors as efficient nanoreactors for H2O2 electrosynthesis," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-14, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-45243-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45243-w
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