Phenolic materials have long been known for their use in inks, wood coatings, and leather
tanning. However, there has recently been a renewed interest in engineering advanced …

The conversion of metal–organic hybrids (eg, metal–organic frameworks) into functional
nanoporous materials has attracted intensive attention because nanoporous materials show …

Plant adaptive strategies have been shaped during evolutionary development in the
constant interaction with a plethora of environmental factors, including the presence of …

Three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanotube-based porous networks have received
considerable attention as active nanomaterials for flexible/wearable sensor applications due …

Metal ion-catecholate complexes (MCCs) extensively exist in plants and animals, which are
in charge of versatile biological functions, such as constructing organs, controlled releasing …

Conventional powdered porous carbon materials face serious challenges, such as difficult
recycling, easy clogging, and potential secondary pollution, and thus are not ideal for …

We develop a novel strategy to fabricate nitrogen-rich porous carbon nanosheets (N-PCNs)
using Schiff-base/resin copolymer under hypersaline medium. Melamine …

Polyphenols are important molecules in living organisms, particularly in plants, where they
serve as protectants against predators. They are also of fundamental importance in …

The humic-like substances were the main organic components in most wastewater (eg
domestic sewage, toilet wastewater and landfill leachate). Two types of actual humic-like …

Metal/carbon composite materials are highly promising electrocatalysts for water
electrolysis. In this work, three composites of metal cobalt nanoparticles highly dispersed in …