Abstract: Described herein is the controlled room temperature acousticmicrofluidic-based one-step template-free fabrication of porous multimetallic nanocrystals containing one or more 3d transition metals with tunable size, shape, and composition.

Abstract: In some aspects and embodiments, the present application provides a wide range of porous 1-D polymeric graphitic carbon-nitride materials that are atomically doped with binary metals in different morphologies. In some embodiments, the graphitic carbon-nitride materials can be prepared with high mass production from inexpensive and natural abundant precursors. In some embodiments, the materials were used successfully for the oxidation of CO to CO2 under ambient reaction temperature in addition to the reduction of CO2 into hydrocarbons. In some embodiments, the materials can be used for practical and large-scale gas conversion for household or industrial applications.

Abstract: Presented herein are X-ray sensors comprising graphitic carbon nitride materials (gCNs) and a processes for the manufacture of the gCNs and X-ray sensors.

Abstract: A coupon system for evaluating underdeposit corrosion relating to an industrial pipeline includes a first coupon body, and a second coupon body configured to be coupled to the first coupon body so that the first coupon body covers at least a portion of the second coupon body. The second coupon body is configured to receive one or more corrosive materials in a space formed between the first coupon body and the second coupon body.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel foam composites comprising a chitosan-cellulose-MXene hydrogel that has been adsorbed into a foam. Hydrophilic surface-modified two-dimensional MXenes nanosheets integrated into one-dimensional activated cellulose microfibers and three-dimensional neutralized chitosan hydrogel are adsorbed into a foam, for example polyurethane foam, to create the foam composites. Also described herein are the use of the foam composites for the purification of water, including the removal of at least one heavy metal.

Abstract: Described herein are hierarchical porous Pd@PdPt yolk-shell nanoarchitectonics and hollow PdPt nanocages hydrogen sensors, methods of producing the hydrogen sensors, and methods of using the sensors to detect H2 under ambient conditions.

Abstract: A novel metal-based ion-selective electrode sensor for the detection of under deposit corrosions in sour media is disclosed. The sensor can be fabricated by the sequencing electrochemical polarization followed by functionalization with an organic-inorganic layer via impregnation and polymerization. The hybrid modified multifunctional sensor allows successful selective screening and monitoring of the concertation of soluble chloride ions in sour and sweet media. The sensor is portable, durable, cost-effective, and feasible for practical commercial utilizations.

Abstract: Provided herein are multilayered, multidimensional upconversion nanomaterial compositions and methods. In certain aspects and embodiments, the compositions and methods are useful in the photolytic degradation of a phenolic pollutant (e.g., phenol).

Abstract: Presented herein are X-ray sensors comprising graphitic carbon nitride materials (gCNs) and a processes for the manufacture of the gCNs and X-ray sensors.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment of wastewater. Provided herein are compounds, composites, compositions, and methods for purifying a medium such as wastewater, saline for desalination, and petroleum wastes.

Abstract: In some aspects and embodiments, the present application provides a wide range of porous 1-D polymeric graphitic carbon-nitride materials that are atomically doped with binary metals in different morphologies. In some embodiments, the graphitic carbon-nitride materials can be prepared with high mass production from inexpensive and natural abundant precursors. In some embodiments, the materials were used successfully for the oxidation of CO to CO2 under ambient reaction temperature in addition to the reduction of CO2 into hydrocarbons. In some embodiments, the materials can be used for practical and large-scale gas conversion for household or industrial applications.

Abstract: Herein, provided are new classes of nitrogen enriched graphitic-like carbon-based materials porous nanosheets doped atomically with one or more metal atoms and/or non-metal traces, for example, binary Pt and Cu denoted as (Pt—Cu-gCN-Ns), and methods of making and using the materials, for example, in capacitive seawater desalination under ambient reaction conditions and parameters.

Abstract: Herein, provided are new classes of nitrogen enriched graphitic-like carbon-based materials porous nanosheets doped atomically with one or more metal atoms and/or non-metal traces, for example, binary Pt and Cu denoted as (Pt—Cu-gCN-Ns), and methods of making and using the materials, for example, in capacitive seawater desalination under ambient reaction conditions and parameters.

Abstract: Set forth herein is a Fischer-Tropsch catalytic system that allows for the efficient and selective conversion of syngas to useful hydrocarbons (nC4-nC24) as well as heavy alcohols (nC1-nC9) under ambient conditions. The instantly disclosed catalytic system is more practical and scalable than other known Fischer-Tropsch catalytic systems. Also set forth herein new catalysts which comprise supported metal-oxide-based catalysts. These catalysts are useful for the conversion of syngas into liquid hydrocarbon fuels under ambient reaction conditions. The instantly disclosed catalytic system can be made in a one-pot high mass production method, which is commercially practical and scalable. A variety of reaction products can be produced by making minor adjustments to the processes disclosed herein, e.g., by adjusting catalyst composition, reaction temperature and/or reaction pressure. The instantly disclosed process(es) produce Fischer-Tropsch products, heavy hydrocarbons (e.g.

Abstract: In some aspects and embodiments, the present application provides a wide range of porous 1-D polymeric graphitic carbon-nitride materials that are atomically doped with binary metals in different morphologies. In some embodiments, the graphitic carbon-nitride materials can be prepared with high mass production from inexpensive and natural abundant precursors. In some embodiments, the materials were used successfully for the oxidation of CO to CO2 under ambient reaction temperature in addition to the reduction of CO2 into hydrocarbons. In some embodiments, the materials can be used for practical and large-scale gas conversion for household or industrial applications.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment of wastewater. Provided herein are compounds, composites, compositions, and methods for purifying a medium such as wastewater, saline for desalination, and petroleum wastes.

Abstract: In some aspects and embodiments, the present application provides a wide range of porous 1-D polymeric graphitic carbon-nitride materials that are atomically doped with binary metals in different morphologies. In some embodiments, the graphitic carbon-nitride materials can be prepared with high mass production from inexpensive and natural abundant precursors. In some embodiments, the materials were used successfully for the oxidation of CO to CO2 under ambient reaction temperature in addition to the reduction of CO2 into hydrocarbons. In some embodiments, the materials can be used for practical and large-scale gas conversion for household or industrial applications.