Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Study Reveals How Single-Atom Cu-TiO2 Photocatalysts Promote CO2-to-CO Conversion

The accurate identification of distinct active sites and dynamic surface catalysis in single-atom Cu-TiO2 photocatalysts for H2O oxidation and CO2 reduction has been firstly achieved by the combination of in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (IS-XPS), which challenges the conventional speculations on single-atom catalysis recognition and pro...

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Chinese Scientists Advance Strain-Engineered Catalyst Design

Researchers at LICP, CAS have established a dual-descriptor linear scaling relationship linking lattice strain to adsorption and reaction energetics on metal surfaces. By classifying adsorbates according to electronegativity and using O and CH adsorption energy changes as descriptors, the model accurately predicts strain-induced energy responses...

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Chinese Scientists Achieves Major Progress in Research on Global Common Challenge Program

The Polymer Nanocomposites Research Group at the Lanzhou Lubricating Materials and Technology Innovation Center of LICP, in collaboration with the Institute of Composite Materials in Germany, has carried out in-depth research on the theories and technologies of intelligent solid lubrication for polymers. The team uncovered the construction mecha...

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Chinese Scientists Synthesize Unsymmetrical Ureas Using Non-Phosgene Method

A synchronous recognition strategy was adopted to integrate a novel reaction mechanism of nucleophilic carbonylation half-reactionand radical carbonylation half-reactionin a catalytic reaction of amine oxidative carbonylation.

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LICP Develops Quasi-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxides for Full-Spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting

Efficiently capturing sunlight across the entire spectral range of 300-2500 nm is crucial for solar-thermal applications , including concentrating solar power systems , de-icing , therapy , photothermal catalysis , and solar water evaporation .A recent study published in Matter , conducted by GAO Xianghu ’ s group from the Lanzhou Institute of ...

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Lubrication Performance and Mechanism of Group VIA Element-Functionalized Triphenyl Phosphite as Additive

Multifunctional additives play a crucial role in enhancing the lubrication performance of lubricating oils, and chemical modification of conventional additives offers a promising solution. In this paper, two types of group VIA element (S, Se)-functionalized triphenyl phosphite (TPP)-based additives, namely, triphenyl thiophosphate (S-TPP) and tr...

Study Reveals How Single-Atom Cu-TiO2 Photocatalysts Promote CO2-to-CO Conversion

Chinese Scientists Advance Strain-Engineered Catalyst Design

Chinese Scientists Achieves Major Progress in Research on Global Common Challenge Program

Chinese Scientists Synthesize Unsymmetrical Ureas Using Non-Phosgene Method

LICP Develops Quasi-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxides for Full-Spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting

Lubrication Performance and Mechanism of Group VIA Element-Functionalized Triphenyl Phosphite as Additive