Shanghai Research Institute of Materials

Interface-shrunk regulated synthesis of asymmetric ultrafine mono-mesopore Nepenthes with tailored window

Asymmetric ultrafine mono-mesopore architectures with ultrasmall size, an open window, and unique physicochemical properties offer great opportunities in energy storage, yet their synthesis remains challenging. Inspired by the fast, unidirectional capture ability of Nepenthes, we...

Achieving selective photochemistry on a metal surface by tuning the aromatic core

On-surface photochemistry provides a non-thermal strategy that can circumvent the side reactions and structural defects associated with thermal activation, enabling enhanced control over surface reactions. Among these, Ullmann coupling serves as a representative on-surface reacti...