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Zhang JJ, Lou YY, Wu Z, Huang XJ, Sun SG. Spatially Separated Cu/Ru on Ordered Mesoporous Carbon for Superior Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Nitrate over a Wide Potential Window. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:24966-24977. [PMID: 39197103 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2024]
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Nitrate (NO3-) in wastewater poses a serious threat to human health and the ecological environment. The electrocatalytic NO3- reduction to ammonia (NH3) reaction (NO3-RR) emerges as a promising carbon-free energy route for enabling NO3- removal and sustainable NH3 synthesis. However, it remains a challenge to achieve high Faraday efficiencies at a wide potential window due to the complex multiple-electron reduction process. Herein, spatially separated dual-metal tandem electrocatalysts made of a nitrogen-doped ordered mesoporous carbon support with ultrasmall and high-content Cu nanoparticles encapsulated inside and large and low-content Ru nanoparticles dispersed on the external surface (denoted as Ru/Cu@NOMC) are designed. In electrocatalytic NO3-RR, the Cu sites can quickly convert NO3- to adsorbed NO2- (*NO2-), while the Ru sites can efficiently produce active hydrogen (*H) to enhance the kinetics of converting *NO2- to NH3 on the Cu sites. Due to the synergistic effect between the Cu and Ru sites, Ru/Cu@NOMC exhibits a maximum NH3 Faradaic efficiency (FENH3) of approximately 100% at -0.1 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and a high NH3 yield rate of 1267 mmol gcat-1 h-1 at -0.5 V vs RHE. Finite element method (FEM) simulation and electrochemical in situ Raman spectroscopy revealed that the mesoporous framework can enhance the intermediate concentration due to the in situ confinement effect. Thanks to the Cu-Ru synergistic effect and the mesopore confinement effect, a wide potential window of approximately 500 mV for FENH3 over 90% and a superior stability for NH3 production over 156 h can be achieved on the Ru/Cu@NOMC catalyst.
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- Jia-Jia Zhang
- Particle Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, and Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China
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- Particle Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, and Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, P. R. China
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- Particle Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, and Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Center of Advanced Electrochemical Energy, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Center of Advanced Electrochemical Energy, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Chen Y, Dong J, Huang S, Li J, Zhao C. Polyphosphide anion-mediated simultaneous P, Au co-alloying with Pd for anti-poisoning formic acid oxidation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:9594-9597. [PMID: 39141401 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc03188a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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An innovative polyphosphide route is developed to synthesize a series of P-doped PdAu ternary alloys. The alloying of P and Au optimizes the electronic structure and reduces the back-donation of d electrons to CO. Meanwhile, the generation of CO is largely inhibited by the highly selective direct pathway arising from the synergistic electron/ligand effect of Au and P, leading to a remarkable anti-poisoning capability for formic acid oxidation.
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- Yilan Chen
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China.
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Jang W, Oh D, Lee J, Kim J, Matthews JE, Kim H, Lee SW, Lee S, Xu Y, Yu JM, Hwang SW, Jaramillo TF, Jang JW, Cho S. Homogeneously Mixed Cu-Co Bimetallic Catalyst Derived from Hydroxy Double Salt for Industrial-Level High-Rate Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electrosynthesis. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 39177778 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) presents an innovative approach for sustainable NH3 production. However, selective NH3 production is hindered by the multiple intermediates involved in the NO3RR process and the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction. Hence, the development of highly efficient NO3RR catalysts is paramount. Herein, we report highly efficient bimetallic catalysts derived from hydroxy double salt (HDS). Under NO3RR conditions, Cu1Co1-HDS undergoes in situ reconstruction, forming nanocomposites of homogeneously distributed metallic Cu0 and Co(OH)2. Reconstruction-induced Cu0 rapidly converts NO3- to NO2-, which is further hydrogenated to NH3 by Co(OH)2. Homogeneously mixed Cu and Co species maximize this synergistic effect, achieving outstanding NO3RR performance including the highest NH3 yield rate (4.625 mmol h-1 cm-2) reported for powder-type NO3RR catalysts. Integration of Cu1Co1-HDS with a commercial Si solar cell attained 4.53% solar-to-ammonia efficiency from industrial wastewater-level concentrations of NO3- (2000 ppm), demonstrating practical application potential for solar-driven NH3 production. This study provides a strategy for enhancing the NH3 yield rate by optimizing the compositions and distributions of Cu and Co.
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- Wonsik Jang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Zhou C, Zhang Y, Xie C, Bai J, Li J, Zhang H, Zhu H, Long M, Zhou B, Zheng G. Efficient Electroreduction of Low Nitrate Concentration via Nitrate Self-Enrichment and Active Hydrogen Inducement on the Ce(IV)-Co 3O 4 Cathode. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:14940-14948. [PMID: 39105779 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c06263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Low concentrations of nitrate (NO3-) widely exist in wastewater, post-treated wastewater, and natural environments; its further disposal is a challenge but meaningful for its discharge goals. Electroreduction of NO3- is a promising method that allows to eliminate NO3- and even generate higher-value NH3. However, the massive side reaction of hydrogen evolution has raised great obstacles in the electroreduction of low concentrations of NO3-. Herein, we present an efficient electroreduction method for low or even ultralow concentrations of NO3- via NO3- self-enrichment and active hydrogen (H*) inducement on the Ce(IV)-Co3O4 cathode. The key mechanism is that the strong oxytropism of Ce(IV) in Co3O4 resulted in two changes in structures, including loose nanoporous structures with copious dual adsorption sites of Ce-Co showing strong self-enrichment of NO3- and abundant oxygen vacancies (Ovs) inducing substantial H*. Ultimately, the bifunctional role synergistically promoted the selective conversion of NH3 rather than H2. As a result, Ce(IV)-Co3O4 demonstrated a NO3- self-enrichment with a 4.3-fold up-adsorption, a 7.5-fold enhancement of NH3 Faradic efficiency, and a 93.1% diminution of energy consumption when compared to Co3O4, substantially exceeding other reported electroreduction cathodes for NO3- concentrations lower than 100 mg·L-1. This work provides an effective treatment method for low or even ultralow concentrations of NO3-.
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- Changhui Zhou
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Rd, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Zhang S, Dou M, Liu M, Yi J, Chen M, Wu L. Electrosynthesis of Ammonia from Nitrate Using a Self-Activated Carbon Fiber Paper. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:14736-14745. [PMID: 39028929 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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While electrochemically upcycling nitrate wastes to valuable ammonia is considered a very promising pathway for tackling the environmental and energy challenges underlying the nitrogen cycle, the effective catalysts involved are mainly limited to metal-based materials. Here, we report that commercial carbon fiber paper, which is a classical current collector and is typically assumed to be electrochemically inert, can be significantly activated during the reaction. As a result, it shows a high NH3 Faradaic efficiency of 87.39% at an industrial-level current density of 300 mA cm-2 for over 90 h of continuous operation, with a NH3 production rate of as high as 1.22 mmol cm-2 h-1. Through experimental and theoretical analysis, the in situ-formed oxygen functional groups are demonstrated to be responsible for the NO3RR performance. Among them, the C-O-C group is finally identified as the active center, which lowers the thermodynamic energy barrier and simultaneously improves the hydrogenation kinetics. Moreover, high-purity NH4Cl and NH3·H2O were obtained by coupling the NO3RR with an air-stripping approach, providing an effective way for converting nitrate waste into high-value-added NH3 products.
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- Sai Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Computational Physical Sciences, Institute of Computational Physical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics and Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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Wang S, Tang F, Xing S, Xiang S, Dou S, Li Y, Liu Q, Wang P, Li Y, Feng K, Wang S. An ultrasensitive electrochemical immunosensor based on meso-PdN NCs and Au NPs/N-CNTs for quantitative cTnI detection. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 158:108680. [PMID: 38493575 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Electrochemical immunosensors have gained considerable attention in detecting human disease markers due to their excellent specificity, high sensitivity, and facile operation. Herein, a rational-designed sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor is constructed for the sensitive detection of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) using nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes loaded with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs/N-CNTs) as substrate and highly active mesoporous palladium-nitrogen nanocubes (meso-PdN NCs) as secondary antibody markers. Benefitting from its large specific surface area (638.04 m2 g-1) and high nitrogen content, novel polydopamine (PDA)/ halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) hybrid derived one-dimensional (1D) N-CNTs can provide more binding sites for the in-situ growth of Au NPs to connect Ab1. Furthermore, as an ideal substrate material, Au NPs/N-CNTs exhibit finely tuned mesoporous structures and outstanding conductivity, which facilitate the mass and electron transfer during the electrocatalysis process. Besides, highly concave surfaces and crystalline mesopores of meso-PdN NCs expose more surfaces and crevices, providing abundant reactive sites for H2O2 reduction. Remarkably, the as-obtained immunosensor presented a wide linear range (from 10 fg mL-1 to 100 ng mL-1) and an excellent low detection limit (9.85 fg mL-1). This study may offer new insights into the precise fabrication of efficient electrochemical immunosensors for various clinical diagnosis applications.
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- Shuangna Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China; Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255036, PR China.
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Fan D, Yao H, Sun L, Lv H, Liu B. 2D PtRhPb Mesoporous Nanosheets with Surface-Clean Active Sites for Complete Ethanol Oxidation Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2407940. [PMID: 38962849 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202407940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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The development of active and selective metal electrocatalysts for complete ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) into desired C1 products is extremely promising for practical application of direct ethanol fuel cells. Despite some encouraging achievements, their activity and selectivity remain unsatisfactory. In this work, it is reported that 2D PtRhPb mesoporous nanosheets (MNSs) with anisotropic structure and surface-clean metal site perform perfectly for complete EOR electrocatalysis in both three-electrode and two-electrode systems. Different to the traditional routes, a selective etching strategy is developed to produce surface-clean mesopores while retaining parent anisotropy quasi-single-crystalline structure without the mesopore-forming surfactants. This method also allows the general synthesis of surface-clean mesoporous metals with other compositions and structures. When being performed for alkaline EOR electrocatalysis, the best PtRhPb MNSs deliver remarkably high activity (7.8 A mg-1) and superior C1 product selectivity (70% of Faradaic efficiency), both of which are much better than reported electrocatalysts. High performance is assigned to multiple structural and compositional synergies that not only stabilized key OHads intermediate by surface-clean mesopores but also separated the chemisorption of two carbons in ethanol by adjacent Pt and Rh sites, which facilitate the oxidation cleavage of stable C─C bond for complete EOR electrocatalysis.
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- Dongping Fan
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Chen J, Jiang M, Zhang F, Wang L, Yang J. Interstitial Boron Atoms in Pd Aerogel Selectively Switch the Pathway for Glycolic Acid Synthesis from Waste Plastics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401867. [PMID: 39073167 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Electro-reforming of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) into valuable chemicals is garnering significant attention as it opens a mild avenue for waste resource utilization. However, achieving high activity and selectivity for valuable C2 products during ethylene glycol (EG) oxidation in PET hydrolysate on Pd electrocatalysts remains challenging. The strong interaction between Pd and carbonyl (*CO) intermediates leads to undesirable over-oxidation and poisoning of Pd sites, which hinders the highly efficient C2 products production. Herein, a nonmetallic alloying strategy is employed to fabricate a Pd-boron alloy aerogel (PdB), wherein B atoms are induced to regulate the electron structure and surface oxophilicity. This approach allows a remarkable mass activity of 6.71 A mgPd -1, glycolic acid (GA) Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 93.8%, and stable 100 h cyclic electrolysis. In situ experiments and density functional theory calculations reveal the contributions of B inserted in Pd lattice on highly effective EG-to-GA conversion. Interestingly, the heightened surface oxophilicity and regulated electronic structure by B incorporation weakened *CO intermediates adsorption and enhanced hydroxyl species affinity to accelerate oxidative *OH adspecies formation, thereby synergistically avoiding over-oxidation and boosting GA synthesis. This work provides valuable insights for the rational design of high-performance electrocatalysts for GA synthesis via an oxophilic B motifs incorporation strategy.
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- Junliang Chen
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Chen Y, Chen C, Huang WH, Pao CW, Chang CC, Mao T, Wang J, Fu H, Lai F, Zhang N, Liu T. Charge Redistribution in High-Entropy Perovskite Oxide Porous Nanotubes Boosts Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39066738 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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High-entropy perovskite oxides are promising materials in the field of electrocatalysis due to their advantages such as large spatial composition regulation, entropy effects, and tunable material properties. However, the preparation of high-entropy perovskite oxides with stable and controllable structures still remains challenging. Herein, we fabricated a series of high-entropy perovskite oxide porous nanotubes (PNTs) by electrospinning as efficient electrocatalysts for the nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR). We further revealed that the different diffusion and decomposition behaviors of metal ions and polymers during the calcination process are the key to the formation of high-entropy perovskite oxide PNTs. Especially, LaSrNiCoMnFeCuO3 PNTs show excellent performance of the NO3RR, achieving the maximum NH3 Faradaic efficiency of almost 100%, yield rate of 1657.5 μg h-1 mgcat.-1, and durable stability after successive cycling, being one of the best electrocatalysts for the NO3RR. The mechanism studies show that the charge redistribution induced by the multisite synergistic effect and abundant unsaturated sites in the high-entropy perovskite oxide PNTs favors the adsorption of NO3- and key intermediates and reduces the catalytic energy barrier, thus further achieving high NO3- conversion efficiency.
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- Yao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Hsinchu 300092, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Hsinchu 300092, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Key Laboratory of Leather of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Wang Z, Song J, Zhang H, Deng K, Yu H, Xu Y, Wang H, Wang L. Electrocatalytic Valorization of Nitrate and Polyester Plastic for Simultaneous Production of Ammonia and Glycolic Acid. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404124. [PMID: 39016131 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Electrochemical upcycling of nitrate and polyester plastic into valuable products is an ideal solution to realize the resource utilization. Here, the co-production of ammonia (NH3) and glycolic acid (GA) via electrochemical upcycling of nitrate and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics over mesoporous Pd3Au film on Ni foam (mPd3Au/NF), which is synthesized by micelle-assisted replacement method, is proposed. The mPd3Au/NF with well-developed mesoporous structure provides abundant active sites and facilitated transfer channels and strong electronic effect. As such, the mPd3Au/NF exhibits high Faraday efficiencies of 97.28% and 95.32% at 0.9 V for the formation of NH3 and GA, respectively. Theoretical results indicate that the synergistic effect of Pd and Au can optimize adsorption energy of key intermediates *NOH and *OCH2-CH2OH on active sites and increase bond energy of C─C band, thereby improving the activity and selectivity for the formation of NH3 and GA. This work proposes a promising strategy for the simultaneous conversation of nitrate and PET plastic into high-value NH3 and GA.
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- Ziqiang Wang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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Meng L, Kao CW, Wang Z, Ma J, Huang P, Zhao N, Zheng X, Peng M, Lu YR, Tan Y. Alloying and confinement effects on hierarchically nanoporous CuAu for efficient electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation of terminal alkynes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5999. [PMID: 39013955 PMCID: PMC11252328 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50499-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Electrocatalytic alkynes semi-hydrogenation to produce alkenes with high yield and Faradaic efficiency remains technically challenging because of kinetically favorable hydrogen evolution reaction and over-hydrogenation. Here, we propose a hierarchically nanoporous Cu50Au50 alloy to improve electrocatalytic performance toward semi-hydrogenation of alkynes. Using Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations, we find that Au modulate the electronic structure of Cu, which could intrinsically inhibit the combination of H* to form H2 and weaken alkene adsorption, thus promoting alkyne semi-hydrogenation and hampering alkene over-hydrogenation. Finite element method simulations and experimental results unveil that hierarchically nanoporous catalysts induce a local microenvironment with abundant K+ cations by enhancing the electric field within the nanopore, accelerating water electrolysis to form more H*, thereby promoting the conversion of alkynes. As a result, the nanoporous Cu50Au50 electrocatalyst achieves highly efficient electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation of alkynes with 94% conversion, 100% selectivity, and a 92% Faradaic efficiency over wide potential window. This work provides a general guidance of the rational design for high-performance electrocatalytic transfer semi-hydrogenation catalysts.
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- Linghu Meng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 300092, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- Electrical Power Research Institute of Yunnan Power Grid Co. Ltd, North China Electric Power, Kunming, 650217, Yunnan, China
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- Electrical Power Research Institute of Yunnan Power Grid Co. Ltd, North China Electric Power, Kunming, 650217, Yunnan, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 300092, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China.
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Li H, Zhou S, Liu J, Wang W, Chen A, Sheng L, Zhao J, Li Y, Sui Y, Zou B. Construction of H-Doped PdB Nanocrystals as Electrocatalysts to Modulate Formic Acid Oxidation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403813. [PMID: 38981017 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The strong ligand effect in B-doped Pd-based (PdB) catalysts renders them a promising anode for constructing formic acid fuel cells (FAFCs) exhibiting high power density and outstanding stability. However, the enhancement of the oxidation barrier is unavoidable in this alloy system owing to the electron transfer (ET) from B to Pd. In this study, a hydrogen doping strategy is employed to open charge freedom in PdB compounds and boost their formic acid oxidation reaction (FAOR) activity by suppressing the ET process. The resulting hydrogen-doped PdB (PdBH) exhibits an ultrahigh mass activity of up to 1.2A mg-1 Pd, which is 3.23 times that of the PdB catalyst and 9.55 times that of Pd black. Detailed experimental and theoretical studies show that the interstitial hydrogen leads to enhanced orbital hybridization and reduced electron density around Pd. This optimized ligand effect weakens the carbon monoxide adsorption and increases the direct pathway preference of PdBH, resulting in its outstanding catalytic activity for the FAOR. The development of this high-performance hydrogen-doped PdB catalyst is an important step toward the construction of advanced light element co-doped metal catalysts.
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- Huiling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, China
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Sun L, Lv H, Xiao J, Liu B. Enzymatic Mesoporous Metal Nanocavities for Concurrent Electrocatalysis of Nitrate to Ammonia Coupled with Polyethylene Terephthalate Upcycling. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402767. [PMID: 38593229 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Electrochemical upcycling of waste pollutants into high value-added fuels and/or chemicals is recognized as a green and sustainable solution that can address the resource utilization on earth. Despite great efforts, their progress has seriously been hindered by the lack of high-performance electrocatalysts. In this work, bimetallic PdCu mesoporous nanocavities (MCs) are reported as a new bifunctional enzymatic electrocatalyst that realizes concurrent electrocatalytic upcycling of nitrate wastewater and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste. Abundant metal mesopores and open nanocavities of PdCu MCs provide the enzymatic confinement of key intermediates for the deeper electroreduction of nitrate and accelerate the transport of reactants/products within/out of electrocatalyst, thus affording high ammonia Faradic efficiency (FENH3) of 96.6% and yield rate of 5.6 mg h-1 mg-1 at the cathode. Meanwhile, PdCu MC nanozymes trigger the selective electrooxidation of PET-derived ethylene glycol (EG) into glycolic acid (GA) and formic acid with high FEs of >90% by a facile regulation of potentials at the anode. Moreover, concurrent electrosynthesis of value-added NH3 and GA is disclosed in the two-electrode coupling system, further confirming the high efficiency of bifunctional PdCu MC nanozymes in producing value-added fuels and chemicals from waste pollutants in a sustainable manner.
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- Lizhi Sun
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Jiang Y, Liu S, Cheng Q, He Y, Huan Y, Liu J, Zhou X, Wang M, Yan C, Qian T. Built-In Positive Valence Space Shifting the Chemical Equilibrium Forward for Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:12146-12155. [PMID: 38946339 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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The electrochemical conversion of nitrate pollutants into value-added ammonia (NH3) is an appealing alternative synthetic route for sustainable NH3 production. However, the development of the electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia reduction reaction (NO3RR) has been hampered by unruly reactants and products at the interface and the accompanied sluggish kinetic rate. In this work, a built-in positive valence space is successfully constructed over FeCu nanocrystals to rationally regulate interfacial component concentrations and positively shift the chemical equilibrium. With positive valence Cu optimizing the active surface, the space between the stern and shear layers becomes positive, which is able to continuously attract the negatively charged NO3- reactant and repulse the positively charged NH4+ product even under high current density, thus significantly boosting the NO3RR kinetics. The system with a built-in positive valence space affords an ampere-level NO3RR performance with the highest NH3 yield rate of 150.27 mg h-1 mg-1 at -1.3 V versus RHE with an outstanding NH3 current density of 189.53 mA cm-2, as well as a superior Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 97.26% at -1.2 V versus RHE. The strategy proposed here underscores the importance of interfacial concentration regulation and can find wider applicability in other electrochemical syntheses suffering from sluggish kinetics.
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- Yuzhuo Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Sun C, Xiao Y, Liu X, Hu J, Zhao Q, Yin Z, Cao S. Three-Dimensional Porous Cu/Cu 2+1O Nanosheet Arrays Promote Electrochemical Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:11852-11859. [PMID: 38856980 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The efficiency of electrochemical nitrate (NO3-) reduction to ammonia (NH3) still remains a challenge due to the sluggish kinetics of the complex eight-electron reduction process and competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we designed new three-dimensional (3D) porous Cu/Cu2+1O nanosheet arrays (Cu/Cu2+1O NSA) by coupling a template-directed method with in situ electroreduction. Thanks to the 3D porous structure and in-plane heterojunctions, Cu/Cu2+1O NSA can provide abundant active sites and a good interfacial effect, obtaining the maximum Faradaic efficiency (FE) of ammonia (88.09%) and high yield rate of 0.2634 mmol h-1 cm-2, which is higher than that of CuO nanosheets (77.81% and 0.2188 mmol h-1 cm-2) and CuO nanoparticles (34.60% and 0.0692 mmol h-1 cm-2). Experimental results and DFT simulations show that the interface effect of Cu/Cu2+1O can decrease the reaction energy barrier of the key step (*NO to *NOH) and can greatly inhibit the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, thereby achieving excellent electrocatalytic performance for nitrate-to-ammonia conversion.
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- Chaozhong Sun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Jiangsu Higher Vocational College Engineering Research Center of Green Energy and Low Carbon Materials, Zhenjiang College, Zhenjiang 212028, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Xiong Y, Wang Y, Tsang CC, Zhou J, Hao F, Liu F, Wang J, Xi S, Zhao J, Fan Z. Metal Doped Unconventional Phase IrNi Nanobranches: Tunable Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction Performance and Pollutants Upcycling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:10863-10873. [PMID: 38842426 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c04014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Electrochemical nitrate reduction (NO3RR) provides a new option to abate nitrate contamination with a low carbon footprint. Restricted by competitive hydrogen evolution, achieving satisfied nitrate reduction performance in neutral media is still a challenge, especially for the regulation of this multielectron multiproton reaction. Herein, facile element doping is adopted to tune the catalytic behavior of IrNi alloy nanobranches with an unconventional hexagonal close-packed (hcp) phase toward NO3RR. In particular, the obtained hcp IrNiCu nanobranches favor the ammonia production and suppress byproduct formation in a neutral electrolyte indicated by in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry, with a high Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 85.6% and a large yield rate of 1253 μg cm-2 h-1 at -0.4 and -0.6 V (vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)), respectively. In contrast, the resultant hcp IrNiCo nanobranches promote the formation of nitrite, with a peak FE of 33.1% at -0.1 V (vs RHE). Furthermore, a hybrid electrolysis cell consisting of NO3RR and formaldehyde oxidation is constructed, which are both catalyzed by hcp IrNiCu nanobranches. This electrolyzer exhibits lower overpotential and holds the potential to treat polluted air and wastewater simultaneously, shedding light on green chemical production based on contaminate degradation.
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- Yuecheng Xiong
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment, A*STAR, Singapore 627833, Singapore
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy (HKICE), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Zhang C, Zhang Y, Deng R, Yuan L, Zou Y, Bao T, Zhang X, Wei G, Yu C, Liu C. Enabling Logistics Automation in Nanofactory: Cobalt Phosphide Embedded Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313844. [PMID: 38615269 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NitRR) in neutral condition offers a promising strategy for green ammonia synthesis and wastewater treatment, the rational design of electrocatalysts is the cornerstone. Inspired by modern factory design where both machines and logistics matter for manufacturing, it is reported that cobalt phosphide (CoP) nanoparticles embedded in zinc-based zeolite imidazole frameworks (Zn-ZIF) function as a nanofactory with high performance. By selective phosphorization of ZnCo bimetallic zeolite imidazole framework (ZnCo-ZIF), the generated CoP nanoparticles act as "machines" (active sites) for molecular manufacturing (NO3 - to NH4 + conversion). The purposely retained framework (Zn-ZIFs) with positive charge promotes logistics automation, i.e., the automatic delivery of NO3 - reactants and timely discharge of NH4 + products in-and-out the nanofactory due to electrostatic interaction. Moreover, the interaction between Zn-ZIF and CoP modulates the Co sites into electron insufficient state with upshifted d-band center, facilitating the reduction/hydrogenation of NO3 - to ammonia and restricting the competitive hydrogen evolution. Consequently, the assembled CoP/Zn-ZIF nanofactory exhibits superior NitRR performances with a high Faraday efficiency of ≈97% and a high ammonia yield of 0.89 mmol cm-1 h-1 in neutral condition, among the best of reported electrocatalysts. The work provides new insights into the design principles of efficient NitRR electrocatalysts.
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- Chaoqi Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular and Process Engineering, SKLPMPE, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, P. R. China
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular and Process Engineering, SKLPMPE, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, P. R. China
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Zheng L, Xu L, Gu P, Chen Y. Lattice engineering of noble metal-based nanomaterials via metal-nonmetal interactions for catalytic applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7841-7861. [PMID: 38563756 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00561a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Noble metal-based nanomaterials possess outstanding catalytic properties in various chemical reactions. However, the increasing cost of noble metals severely hinders their large-scale applications. A cost-effective strategy is incorporating noble metals with light nonmetal elements (e.g., H, B, C, N, P and S) to form noble metal-based nanocompounds, which can not only reduce the noble metal content, but also promote their catalytic performances by tuning their crystal lattices and introducing additional active sites. In this review, we present a concise overview of the recent advancements in the preparation and application of various kinds of noble metal-light nonmetal binary nanocompounds. Besides introducing synthetic strategies, we focus on the effects of introducing light nonmetal elements on the lattice structures of noble metals and highlight notable progress in the lattice strain engineering of representative core-shell nanostructures derived from these nanocompounds. In the meantime, the catalytic applications of the light element-incorporated noble metal-based nanomaterials are discussed. Finally, we discuss current challenges and future perspectives in the development of noble metal-nonmetal based nanomaterials.
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- Long Zheng
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Xu Y, Cheng C, Zhu J, Zhang B, Wang Y, Yu Y. Sulphur-Boosted Active Hydrogen on Copper for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia Selectivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400289. [PMID: 38372474 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia is a promising approach in term of pollutant appreciation. Cu-based catalysts performs a leading-edge advantage for nitrate reduction due to its favorable adsorption with *NO3. However, the formation of active hydrogen (*H) on Cu surface is difficult and insufficient, leading to the significant generation of by-product NO2 -. Herein, sulphur doped Cu (Cu-S) is prepared via an electrochemical conversion strategy and used for nitrate electroreduction. The high Faradaic efficiency (FE) of ammonia (~98.3 %) and an extremely low FE of nitrite (~1.4 %) are achieved on Cu-S, obviously superior to its counterpart of Cu (FENH3: 70.4 %, FENO2 -: 18.8 %). Electrochemical in situ characterizations and theoretical calculations indicate that a small amount of S doping on Cu surface can promote the kinetics of H2O dissociation to active hydrogen. The optimized hydrogen affinity validly decreases the hydrogenation kinetic energy barrier of *NO2, leading to an enhanced NH3 selectivity.
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- Yue Xu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Lv H, Mao Y, Yao H, Ma H, Han C, Yang YY, Qiao ZA, Liu B. Ir-Doped CuPd Single-Crystalline Mesoporous Nanotetrahedrons for Ethylene Glycol Oxidation Electrocatalysis: Enhanced Selective Cleavage of C-C Bond. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400281. [PMID: 38339811 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The development of highly efficient electrocatalysts for complete oxidation of ethylene glycol (EG) in direct EG fuel cells is of decisive importance to hold higher energy efficiency. Despite some achievements, their progress, especially electrocatalytic selectivity to complete oxidated C1 products, is remarkably slower than expected. In this work, we developed a facile aqueous synthesis of Ir-doped CuPd single-crystalline mesoporous nanotetrahedrons (Ir-CuPd SMTs) as high-performance electrocatalyst for promoting oxidation cleavage of C-C bond in alkaline EG oxidation reaction (EGOR) electrocatalysis. The synthesis relied on precise reduction/co-nucleation and epitaxial growth of Ir, Cu and Pd precursors with cetyltrimethylammonium chloride as the mesopore-forming surfactant and extra Br- as the facet-selective agent under ambient conditions. The products featured concave nanotetrahedron morphology enclosed by well-defined (111) facets, single-crystalline and mesoporous structure radiated from the center, and uniform elemental composition without any phase separation. Ir-CuPd SMTs disclosed remarkably enhanced electrocatalytic activity and excellent stability as well as superior selectivity of C1 products for alkaline EGOR electrocatalysis. Detailed mechanism studies demonstrated that performance improvement came from structural and compositional synergies, which kinetically accelerated transports of electrons/reactants within active sites of penetrated mesopores and facilitated oxidation cleavage of high-energy-barrier C-C bond of EG for desired C1 products. More interestingly, Ir-CuPd SMTs performed well in coupled electrocatalysis of anode EGOR and cathode nitrate reduction, highlighting its high potential as bifunctional electrocatalyst in various applications.
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- Hao Lv
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, 610041, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, 610041, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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Xiong Y, Wang Y, Zhou J, Liu F, Hao F, Fan Z. Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction: Ammonia Synthesis and the Beyond. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304021. [PMID: 37294062 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Natural nitrogen cycle has been severely disrupted by anthropogenic activities. The overuse of N-containing fertilizers induces the increase of nitrate level in surface and ground waters, and substantial emission of nitrogen oxides causes heavy air pollution. Nitrogen gas, as the main component of air, has been used for mass ammonia production for over a century, providing enough nutrition for agriculture to support world population increase. In the last decade, researchers have made great efforts to develop ammonia processes under ambient conditions to combat the intensive energy consumption and high carbon emission associated with the Haber-Bosch process. Among different techniques, electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) can achieve nitrate removal and ammonia generation simultaneously using renewable electricity as the power, and there is an exponential growth of studies in this research direction. Here, a timely and comprehensive review on the important progresses of electrochemical NO3RR, covering the rational design of electrocatalysts, emerging CN coupling reactions, and advanced energy conversion and storage systems is provided. Moreover, future perspectives are proposed to accelerate the industrialized NH3 production and green synthesis of chemicals, leading to a sustainable nitrogen cycle via prosperous N-based electrochemistry.
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- Yuecheng Xiong
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Hao F, Sun M, Liu MT, Zhou J, Xiong Y, Ye C, Wang X, Liu F, Wang J, Lu P, Ma Y, Yin J, Chen HC, Zhang Q, Gu L, Chen HM, Huang B, Fan Z. Crystal Phase Engineering of Ultrathin Alloy Nanostructures for Highly Efficient Electroreduction of Nitrate to Ammonia. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313548. [PMID: 38279631 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) toward ammonia synthesis is recognized as a sustainable strategy to balance the global nitrogen cycle. However, it still remains a great challenge to achieve highly efficient ammonia production due to the complex proton-coupled electron transfer process in NO3RR. Here, the controlled synthesis of RuMo alloy nanoflowers (NFs) with unconventional face-centered cubic (fcc) phase and hexagonal close-packed/fcc heterophase for highly efficient NO3RR is reported. Significantly, fcc RuMo NFs demonstrate high Faradaic efficiency of 95.2% and a large yield rate of 32.7 mg h-1 mgcat -1 toward ammonia production at 0 and -0.1 V (vs reversible hydrogen electrode), respectively. In situ characterizations and theoretical calculations have unraveled that fcc RuMo NFs possess the highest d-band center with superior electroactivity, which originates from the strong Ru─Mo interactions and the high intrinsic activity of the unconventional fcc phase. The optimal electronic structures of fcc RuMo NFs supply strong adsorption of key intermediates with suppression of the competitive hydrogen evolution, which further determines the remarkable NO3RR performance. The successful demonstration of high-performance zinc-nitrate batteries with fcc RuMo NFs suggests their substantial application potential in electrochemical energy supply systems.
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- Yunhao Wang
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Emerging Materials and Advanced Devices, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, Hebei, 071003, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Center for Reliability Science and Technologies, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Institute of Physics, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Center for Electron Microscopy and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Emerging Materials and Advanced Devices, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Mu J, Gao X, Yu T, Zhao L, Luo W, Yang H, Liu Z, Sun Z, Gu Q, Li F. Ambient Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis: From Theoretical Guidance to Catalyst Design. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308979. [PMID: 38345238 PMCID: PMC11022736 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Ammonia, a vital component in the synthesis of fertilizers, plastics, and explosives, is traditionally produced via the energy-intensive and environmentally detrimental Haber-Bosch process. Given its considerable energy consumption and significant greenhouse gas emissions, there is a growing shift toward electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis as an eco-friendly alternative. However, developing efficient electrocatalysts capable of achieving high selectivity, Faraday efficiency, and yield under ambient conditions remains a significant challenge. This review delves into the decades-long research into electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis, highlighting the evolution of fundamental principles, theoretical descriptors, and reaction mechanisms. An in-depth analysis of the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) and nitrate reduction reaction (NitRR) is provided, with a focus on their electrocatalysts. Additionally, the theories behind electrocatalyst design for ammonia synthesis are examined, including the Gibbs free energy approach, Sabatier principle, d-band center theory, and orbital spin states. The review culminates in a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and prospective future directions in electrocatalyst development for NRR and NitRR, paving the way for more sustainable methods of ammonia production.
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- Jianjia Mu
- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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- Institute for Energy Electrochemistry and Urban Mines MetallurgySchool of MetallurgyNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoning110819China
- Australian Synchrotron (ANSTO)800 Blackburn RdClaytonVIC3168Australia
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- Institute of Metal ResearchChinese Academy of SciencesShenyangLiaoning110016China
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Zhang H, Wang H, Cao X, Chen M, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Huang M, Xia L, Wang Y, Li T, Zheng D, Luo Y, Sun S, Zhao X, Sun X. Unveiling Cutting-Edge Developments in Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312746. [PMID: 38198832 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The excessive enrichment of nitrate in the environment can be converted into ammonia (NH3) through electrochemical processes, offering significant implications for modern agriculture and the potential to reduce the burden of the Haber-Bosch (HB) process while achieving environmentally friendly NH3 production. Emerging research on electrocatalytic nitrate reduction (eNitRR) to NH3 has gained considerable momentum in recent years for efficient NH3 synthesis. However, existing reviews on nitrate reduction have primarily focused on limited aspects, often lacking a comprehensive summary of catalysts, reaction systems, reaction mechanisms, and detection methods employed in nitrate reduction. This review aims to provide a timely and comprehensive analysis of the eNitRR field by integrating existing research progress and identifying current challenges. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the research progress achieved using various materials in electrochemical nitrate reduction, elucidates the underlying theoretical mechanism behind eNitRR, and discusses effective strategies based on numerous case studies to enhance the electrochemical reduction from NO3 - to NH3. Finally, this review discusses challenges and development prospects in the eNitRR field with an aim to guide design and development of large-scale sustainable nitrate reduction electrocatalysts.
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- Haoran Zhang
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650092, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- ICFO-Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Castelldefels, Barcelona, 08860, Spain
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650092, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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Hai Y, Li X, Cao Y, Wang X, Meng L, Yang Y, Luo M. Ammonia Synthesis via Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction Using NiCoO 2 Nanoarrays on a Copper Foam. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:11431-11439. [PMID: 38382004 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Ammonia (NH3) plays a vital role in industrial and agricultural development. The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (eNO3RR) is an effective method to produce NH3 under environmental conditions but also requires considerably active and selective electrocatalysts. Herein, a copper foam was used as a conductive substrate for the electrode materials. Specifically, a Co metal-organic framework (Co-MOF) was in situ grown on the copper foam, etched, and calcined to form NiCoO2@Cu nanosheets, which were used as cathode electrodes for the eNO3RR. In 0.1 M Na2SO4 with 0.1 M NaNO3 electrolyte, NiCoO2@Cu nanosheets realized an NH3 yield of 5940.73 μg h-1 cm-2 at -0.9 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), with a Faradaic efficiency of 94.2% at -0.7 V vs RHE. After 33 h of the catalytic reaction, the selectivity of NH3-N increased to 99.7%. The excellent electrocatalytic performance of NiCoO2@Cu nanosheets was attributed to the apparent synergistic effect between the Ni atoms and the Co atoms of bimetallic materials. This study shows that the Ni doping of NiCoO2@Cu nanosheets effectively facilitated the adsorption of NO3- on NiCoO2@Cu, and it promoted the eNO3RR.
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- Yan Hai
- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, School of chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, PR China
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Somerville SV, Li Q, Wordsworth J, Jamali S, Eskandarian MR, Tilley RD, Gooding JJ. Approaches to Improving the Selectivity of Nanozymes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2211288. [PMID: 37017492 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Nanozymes mimic enzymes and that includes their selectivity. To achieve selectivity, significant inspiration for nanoparticle design can come from the geometric and molecular features that make enzymes selective catalysts. The two central features enzymes use are control over the arrangement of atoms in the active site and the placing of the active site down a nanoconfined substrate channel. The implementation of enzyme-inspired features has already been shown to both improve activity and selectivity of nanoparticles for a variety of catalytic and sensing applications. The tuning and control of active sites on metal nanoparticle surfaces ranges from simply changing the composition of the surface metal to sophisticated approaches such as the immobilization of single atoms on a metal substrate. Molecular frameworks provide a powerful platform for the implementation of isolated and discrete active sites while unique diffusional environments further improve selectivity. The implementation of nanoconfined substrate channels around these highly controlled active sites offers further ability to control selectivity through altering the solution environment and transport of reactants and products. Implementing these strategies together offers a unique opportunity to improve nanozyme selectivity in both sensing and catalysis.
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- Samuel V Somerville
- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
- Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Pan F, Fang L, Li B, Yang X, O'Carroll T, Li H, Li T, Wang G, Chen KJ, Wu G. N and OH-Immobilized Cu 3 Clusters In Situ Reconstructed from Single-Metal Sites for Efficient CO 2 Electromethanation in Bicontinuous Mesochannels. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:1423-1434. [PMID: 38171910 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Cu-based catalysts hold promise for electrifying CO2 to produce methane, an extensively used fuel. However, the activity and selectivity remain insufficient due to the lack of catalyst design principles to steer complex CO2 reduction pathways. Herein, we develop a concept to design carbon-supported Cu catalysts by regulating Cu active sites' atomic-scale structures and engineering the carbon support's mesoscale architecture. This aims to provide a favorable local reaction microenvironment for a selective CO2 reduction pathway to methane. In situ X-ray absorption and Raman spectroscopy analyses reveal the dynamic reconstruction of nitrogen and hydroxyl-immobilized Cu3 (N,OH-Cu3) clusters derived from atomically dispersed Cu-N3 sites under realistic CO2 reduction conditions. The N,OH-Cu3 sites possess moderate *CO adsorption affinity and a low barrier for *CO hydrogenation, enabling intrinsically selective CO2-to-CH4 reduction compared to the C-C coupling with a high energy barrier. Importantly, a block copolymer-derived carbon fiber support with interconnected mesopores is constructed. The unique long-range mesochannels offer an H2O-deficient microenvironment and prolong the transport path for the CO intermediate, which could suppress the hydrogen evolution reaction and favor deep CO2 reduction toward methane formation. Thus, the newly developed catalyst consisting of in situ constructed N,OH-Cu3 active sites embedded into bicontinuous carbon mesochannels achieved an unprecedented Faradaic efficiency of 74.2% for the CO2 reduction to methane at an industry-level current density of 300 mA cm-2. This work explores effective concepts for steering desirable reaction pathways in complex interfacial catalytic systems via modulating active site structures at the atomic level and engineering pore architectures of supports on the mesoscale to create favorable microenvironments.
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- Fuping Pan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Chongqing 401135, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, United States
- Chemistry and Material Science Group, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Liang Y, Lei P, An R, Du P, Liu S, Wei Y, Zhang H. Wireless Photoactivated Targeted Nanosystem for Oncotherapy Via Synergistic Effects of Hyperthermia/Redox Stress Amplification/GSK-3β Activity Inhibition. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:347-355. [PMID: 38149649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Highly soluble salts and gas mediated therapies are emerging antitumor strategies. However, the therapeutic efficacy remains restricted by difficulty in delivering them to the tumor site and poorly controlled release in deep tissues. Here, an intelligent wireless photoactivated targeted nanosystem is designed for delivering LiCl and H2 to tumors for therapy. LiCl causes cell death by inhibiting the activity of GSK-3β. H2 selectively interacts with reactive oxygen species in the tumor, leading to redox stress, which induces apoptosis. The significant heat generated by the nanosystem not only kills tumor cells but also accelerates the dissolution of LiCl and the release of H2. The rapid dissolution of LiCl leads to a surge in intracellular osmotic pressure, which further intensifies the redox stress response and enhances the efficiency of therapy. The nanosystem shows efficient tumor therapeutic capability via synergistic effects of hyperthermia/redox stress amplification/GSK-3β activity inhibition.
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- Yuan Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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Luo F, Guo L. Bimetallic synergistic catalysts based on two-dimensional carbon-rich conjugated frameworks for nitrate electrocatalytic reduction to ammonia: catalyst screening and mechanism insights. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:125201. [PMID: 38100833 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The discovery of the 'two birds, one stone' electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) allows for the removal of harmful NO3-pollutants as well as the production of economically beneficial ammonia (NH3). However, current understanding of the catalytic mechanism of NO3RR is not enough, and this research is still challenging. To determine the mechanism needed to create efficient electrocatalysts, we thoroughly examined the catalytic activity of molybdenum-based diatomic catalysts (DACs) anchored on two-dimensional carbon-rich conjugated frameworks (2D CCFs) for NO3RR. Among the 23 candidate materials, after a four-step screening method and detailed mechanism studies, we discovered that NO3RR can efficiently generate NH3by following the N-end pathway on the MoTi-Pc, MoMn-Pc, and MoNb-Pc, with limiting potential of -0.33 V, -0.13 V, and -0.38 V, respectively. The activity of NO3RR can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the TM1-TM2dimer d orbital coupling to the anti-bonding orbital of NO3-. Additionally, high hybridization between the Mo-4d, TM-3d(4d), and NO3--2p orbitals on the MoTMs-Pc DACs can speed up the flow of electrons from the Mo-TM dual-site to NO3-. The research presented here paves the way for the reasonable design of effective NO3RR catalysts and offers a theoretical basis for experimental research.
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- FengLing Luo
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials, Ministry of Education, The School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials, Ministry of Education, The School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, People's Republic of China
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Luo H, Li S, Wu Z, Liu Y, Luo W, Li W, Zhang D, Chen J, Yang J. Modulating the Active Hydrogen Adsorption on Fe─N Interface for Boosted Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction with Ultra-Long Stability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304695. [PMID: 37488087 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate (NO3 - ) to nitrogen (N2 ) is an environmentally friendly approach for efficient N-cycle management (toward a nitrogen-neutral cycle). However, poor catalyst durability and the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction significantly impede its practical application. Interface-chemistry engineering, utilizing the close relationship between the catalyst surface/interface microenvironment and electron/proton transfer process, has facilitated the development of catalysts with high intrinsic activity and physicochemical durability. This study reports the synthesis of a nitrogen-doped carbon-coated rice-like iron nitride (RL-Fe2 N@NC) electrocatalyst with excellent electrocatalytic nitrate-reduction reaction activity (high N2 selectivity (≈96%) and NO3 - conversion (≈86%)). According to detailed mechanistic investigations by in situ tests and theoretical calculations, the strong hydrogenation ability of iron nitride and enhanced nitrate enrichment of the system synergistically contribute to the rapid hydrogenation of nitrogen-containing species, increasing the intrinsic activity of the catalyst and reducing the occurrence of the competing hydrogen-evolution side reaction. Moreover, RL-Fe2 N@NC shows excellent stability, retaining good NO3 - -to-N2 electrocatalysis activity for more than 40 cycles (one cycle per day). This paper could guide the interfacial design of Fe-based composite nanostructures for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction, facilitating a shift toward nitrogen neutrality.
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- Hongxia Luo
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, and, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Textile Pollution Controlling Engineering Center of Ministry of Ecology and Environmental, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, and, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Zhao R, Yan Q, Yu L, Yan T, Zhu X, Zhao Z, Liu L, Xi J. A Bi-Co Corridor Construction Effectively Improving the Selectivity of Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction toward Ammonia by Nearly 100. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2306633. [PMID: 37736698 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Improving the selective ammonia production capacity of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3 RR) at ambient conditions is critical to the future development and industrial application of electrosynthesis of ammonia. However, the reaction involves multi-proton and electron transfer as well as the desorption and underutilization of intermediates, posing a challenge to the selectivity of NO3 RR. Here the electrodeposition site of Co is modulated by depositing Bi at the bottom of the catalyst, thus obtaining the Co+Bi@Cu NW catalyst with a Bi-Co corridor structure. In 50 mm NO3 - , Co+Bi@Cu NW exhibits a highest Faraday efficiency of ≈100% (99.51%), an ammonia yield rate of 1858.2 µg h-1 cm-2 and high repeatability at -0.6 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode. Moreover, the change of NO2 - concentration on the catalyst surface observed by in situ reflection absorption imaging and the intermediates of the NO3 RR process detected by electrochemical in situ Raman spectroscopy together verify the NO2 - trapping effect of the Bi-Co corridor structure. It is believed that the measure of modulating the deposition site of Co by loading Bi element is an easy-to-implement general method for improving the selectivity of NH3 production as well as the corresponding scientific research and applications.
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- Rundong Zhao
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Wang J, Sun J, Khade RL, Chou T, An H, Zhang Y, Wang H. Liposome-Templated Green Synthesis of Mesoporous Metal Nanostructures with Universal Composition for Biomedical Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304880. [PMID: 37452439 PMCID: PMC10865450 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Porous noble metal nanoparticles have received particular attention recently for their unique optical, thermal, and catalytic functions in biomedicine. However, limited progress has been made to synthesize such porous metallic nanostructures with large mesopores (≥25 nm). Here, a green yet facile synthesis strategy using biocompatible liposomes as templates to mediate the formation of mesoporous metallic nanostructures in a controllable fashion is reported. Various monodispersed nanostructures with well-defined mesoporous shape and large mesopores (≈ 40 nm) are successfully synthesized from mono- (Au, Pd, and Pt), bi- (AuPd, AuPt, AuRh, PtRh, and PdPt), and tri-noble metals (AuPdRh, AuPtRh, and AuPdPt). Along with a successful demonstration of its effectiveness in synthesis of various mesoporous nanostructures, the possible mechanism of liposome-guided formation of such nanostructures via time sectioning of the synthesis process (monitoring time-resolved growth of mesoporous structures) and computational quantum molecular modeling (analyzing chemical interaction energy between metallic cations and liposomes at the enthalpy level) is also revealed. These mesoporous metallic nanostructures exhibit a strong photothermal effect in the near-infrared region, effective catalytic activities in hydrogen peroxide decomposition reaction, and high drug loading capacity. Thus, the liposome-templated method provides an inspiring and robust avenue to synthesize mesoporous noble metal-based nanostructures for versatile biomedical applications.
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- Jinping Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Imaging, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
- Semcer Center for Healthcare Innovation, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, USA
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Gong Z, Xiang X, Zhong W, Jia C, Chen P, Zhang N, Zhao S, Liu W, Chen Y, Lin Z. Modulating Metal-Nitrogen Coupling in Anti-Perovskite Nitride via Cation Doping for Efficient Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonia. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308775. [PMID: 37526944 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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The complexes of metal center and nitrogen ligands are the most representative systems for catalyzing hydrogenation reactions in small molecule conversion. Developing heterogeneous catalysts with similar active metal-nitrogen functional centers, nevertheless, still remains challenging. In this work, we demonstrate that the metal-nitrogen coupling in anti-perovskite Co4 N can be effective modulated by Cu doping to form Co3 CuN, leading to strongly promoted hydrogenation process during electrochemical reduction of nitrate (NO3 - RR) to ammonia. The combination of advanced spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory calculations reveal that Cu dopants strengthen the Co-N bond and upshifted the metal d-band towards the Fermi level, promoting the adsorption of NO3 - and *H and facilitating the transition from *NO2 /*NO to *NO2 H/*NOH. Consequently, the Co3 CuN delivers noticeably better NO3 - RR activity than the pristine Co4 N, with optimal Faradaic efficiency of 97 % and ammonia yield of 455.3 mmol h-1 cm-2 at -0.3 V vs. RHE. This work provides an effective strategy for developing high-performance heterogeneous catalyst for electrochemical synthesis.
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- Zhiheng Gong
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Xu S, Mao Q, Deng K, Xu Y, Wang H, Yu H, Wang L. Polyethylenimine-Ethylenediamine-Induced Pd Metallene toward Alkaline Oxygen Reduction. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:13537-13543. [PMID: 37540794 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Designing two-dimensional (2D) materials functionalized with organic molecules is an effective tactic to enhance catalytic performances for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, we synthesize Pd metallene with in situ modification of polyethylenimine-ethylenediamine (Pd@PEI-EDA metallene), in which PEI-EDA serves as both the structure-directing agent and modifier. Pd@PEI-EDA metallene has ample active sites and tuneable electronic structures due to ultrathin nanosheets with abundant wrinkles and interfacial structure. In contrast with commercial Pd/C and Pt/C, Pd@PEI-EDA metallene displays preferable catalytic ORR performance under alkaline conditions. This work offers an in situ interface engineering tactic for the preparation of 2D polymer-metal electrocatalysts to boost the ORR performance.
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- Ziqiang Wang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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Min X, Liu B. Microenvironment Engineering to Promote Selective Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Nitrate over a PdCu Hollow Catalyst. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300794. [PMID: 37010036 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The electrosynthesis of recyclable ammonia (NH3 ) from nitrate under ambient conditions is of great importance but still full of challenges for practical application. Herein, an efficient catalyst design strategy is developed that can engineer the surface microenvironment of a PdCu hollow (PdCu-H) catalyst to confine the intermediates and thus promote selective NH3 electrosynthesis from nitrate. The hollow nanoparticles are synthesized by in situ reduction and nucleation of PdCu nanocrystals along a self-assembled micelle of a well-designed surfactant. The PdCu-H catalyst shows a structure-dependent selectivity toward the NH3 product during the nitrate reduction reaction (NO3 - RR) electrocatalysis, enabling a high NH3 Faradaic efficiency of 87.3% and a remarkable NH3 yield rate of 0.551 mmol h-1 mg-1 at -0.30 V (vs reversible hydrogen electrode). Moreover, this PdCu-H catalyst delivers high electrochemical performance in the rechargeable zinc-NO3 - battery. These results provide a promising design strategy to tune catalytic selectivity for efficient electrosynthesis of renewable NH3 and feedstocks.
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- Xiaowen Min
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Liu F, Fan Z. Defect engineering of two-dimensional materials for advanced energy conversion and storage. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1723-1772. [PMID: 36779475 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00931e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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In the global trend towards carbon neutrality, sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies are of vital significance to tackle the energy crisis and climate change. However, traditional electrode materials gradually reach their property limits. Two-dimensional (2D) materials featuring large aspect ratios and tunable surface properties exhibit tremendous potential for improving the performance of energy conversion and storage devices. To rationally control the physical and chemical properties for specific applications, defect engineering of 2D materials has been investigated extensively, and is becoming a versatile strategy to promote the electrode reaction kinetics. Simultaneously, exploring the in-depth mechanisms underlying defect action in electrode reactions is crucial to provide profound insight into structure tailoring and property optimization. In this review, we highlight the cutting-edge advances in defect engineering in 2D materials as well as their considerable effects in energy-related applications. Moreover, the confronting challenges and promising directions are discussed for the development of advanced energy conversion and storage systems.
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- Fu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China. .,Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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