Noble-metal nanocrystals have emerged as essential electrode materials for catalytic
oxidation of organic small molecule fuels in direct liquid fuel cells (DLFCs). However, for …

A current common topic of study among scientists and engineers is how to reduce energy
usage. As the loading power of engineering devices is constantly upgrading, while they are …

Global reduction of traditional fuel sources such as natural gases, coal, and petroleum has
led researchers to seek prominent and beneficial energy conversion devices. Fuel cells are …

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is among the most utilized analytical methods for
nitrogen-doped carbon materials. Clarifying the assignments of nitrogen-doped carbon …

Graphene is a 2D sheet of sp2 bonded carbon atoms and tends to aggregate together, due
to the strong π–π stacking and van der Waals attraction between different layers. Its unique …

Abstract Three dimensional (3D) graphene-based hybrid materials are currently arousing
much interest and have found many potential applications in wide fields. 3D graphene can …

Electrochemical energy conversion is an important supplement for storage and on-demand
use of renewable energy. In this regard, microfluidics offers prospects to raise the efficiency …

Fuel cells and solar energy are promising candidates for electricity generation. It is forecast
that fuel cells and solar power systems will play an important role in reducing the …

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy directly into electrical
energy with high efficiency. The high cost of platinum catalysts and sluggish reaction kinetics …

Since its first appearance in 2002, microfluidic fuel cell has received great attention in the
past two decades, which is mainly targeted at its use in portable electronics. This micro fuel …