Graphdiyne-Based Multiscale Catalysts for Ammonia Synthesis.

Abstract

Graphdiyne, a sp/sp2-cohybridized two-dimensional all-carbon material, has many unique and fascinating properties of alkyne-rich structures, large π conjugated system, uniform pores, specific unevenly-distributed surface charge, and incomplete charge transfer properties provide promising potential in practical applications including catalysis, energy conversion and storage, intelligent devices, life science, photoelectric, etc. These superior advantages have made graphdiyne one of the hottest research frontiers of chemistry and materials science, and produced a series of original and innovative research results in the fundamental and applied research of carbon materials. In recent years, considerable advances have been made toward the development of graphdiyne based multiscale catalysts for nitrogen-fixation and ammonia synthesis at room temperatures and ambient pressures. This review aims to provide a comprehensive update in regards to the synthesis of graphdiyne-based multiscale catalysts and their applications in the synthesis of ammonia. The unique features of graphdiyne are highlighted throughout the review. Finally, we conclude by discussing challenges and future perspectives relating to graphdiyne.