Chen Weifeng, Huang Meiyan, Wu Mixue, Lei Yizhu
Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Utilization, School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Top Curr Chem (Cham). 2025 Mar 14;383(2):14. doi: 10.1007/s41061-025-00500-4.
Endohedral metallofullerenes (EMFs) have garnered significant attention for their distinctive properties and potential integration into cutting-edge photoelectric devices. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in EMF synthesis, highlighting the novel "self-driven carbon atom implantation" approach that sheds new light on the underlying mechanisms of EMF formation. The discussion delves into pivotal challenges related to yield optimization and purification processes, addressing current limitations and the imperative need for scalable synthesis and improved stability. Furthermore, the review explores the burgeoning applications of EMFs in photoelectric energy conversion, focusing on their capacity to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. Their unique electronic structures and tunable energy levels are highlighted as key factors contributing to improved charge separation and overall performance. In conclusion, this review offers a forward-looking perspective on interdisciplinary research avenues essential for harnessing the full potential of EMFs. It underscores the need for collaborative efforts across materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology to overcome existing hurdles and to integrate EMFs into next-generation energy conversion technologies, thereby paving the way for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
内嵌金属富勒烯（EMFs）因其独特的性质以及在前沿光电器件中潜在的应用而备受关注。本综述全面概述了EMF合成的最新进展，着重介绍了新颖的“自驱动碳原子注入”方法，该方法为EMF形成的潜在机制提供了新的见解。讨论深入探讨了与产量优化和纯化过程相关的关键挑战，阐述了当前的局限性以及可扩展合成和提高稳定性的迫切需求。此外，本综述还探讨了EMFs在光电能量转换方面的新兴应用，重点关注其提高光伏器件效率的能力。其独特的电子结构和可调能级被强调为有助于改善电荷分离和整体性能的关键因素。总之，本综述为充分发挥EMFs的潜力所必需的跨学科研究途径提供了前瞻性视角。它强调了材料科学、化学和纳米技术领域开展合作以克服现有障碍并将EMFs集成到下一代能量转换技术中的必要性，从而为更高效、可持续的能源解决方案铺平道路。
