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Jiang Y, Li W, Li X, Liao Y, Liu X, Yu J, Xia S, Li W, Zhao B, Zhang J. Iodine-doped carbon nanotubes boosting the adsorption effect and conversion kinetics of lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:287-298. [PMID: 38843681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Compared with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), based on electrochemical reactions involving multi-step 16-electron transformations provide higher specific capacity (1672 mAh g-1) and specific energy (2600 Wh kg-1), exhibiting great potential in the field of energy storage. However, the inherent insulation of sulfur, slow electrochemical reaction kinetics and detrimental shuttle-effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) restrict the development of LSBs in practical applications. Herein, the iodine-doped carbon nanotubes (I-CNTs) is firstly reported as sulfur host material to the enhance the adsorption-conversion kinetics of LSBs. Iodine doping can significantly improve the polarity of I-CNTs. Iodine atoms with lone pair electrons (Lewis base) in iodine-doped CNTs can interact with lithium cations (Lewis acidic) in LiPSs, thereby anchoring polysulfides and suppressing subsequent shuttling behavior. Moreover, the charge transfer between iodine species (electron acceptor) and CNTs (electron donor) decreases the gap band and subsequently improves the conductivity of I-CNTs. The enhanced adsorption effect and conductivity are beneficial for accelerating reaction kinetics and enhancing electrocatalytic activity. The in-situ Raman spectroscopy, quasi in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Li2S potentiostatic deposition current-time (i-t) curves were conducted to verify mechanism of complex sulfur reduction reaction (SRR). Owing to above advantages, the I-CNTs@S composite cathode exhibits an ultrahigh initial capacity of 1326 mAh g-1 as well as outstanding cyclicability and rate performance. Our research results provide inspirations for the design of multifunctional host material for sulfur/carbon composite cathodes in LSBs.
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- Yong Jiang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Zhai Q, Huang H, Lawson T, Xia Z, Giusto P, Antonietti M, Jaroniec M, Chhowalla M, Baek JB, Liu Y, Qiao S, Dai L. Recent Advances on Carbon-Based Metal-Free Electrocatalysts for Energy and Chemical Conversions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2405664. [PMID: 39049808 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Over the last decade, carbon-based metal-free electrocatalysts (C-MFECs) have become important in electrocatalysis. This field is started thanks to the initial discovery that nitrogen atom doped carbon can function as a metal-free electrode in alkaline fuel cells. A wide variety of metal-free carbon nanomaterials, including 0D carbon dots, 1D carbon nanotubes, 2D graphene, and 3D porous carbons, has demonstrated high electrocatalytic performance across a variety of applications. These include clean energy generation and storage, green chemistry, and environmental remediation. The wide applicability of C-MFECs is facilitated by effective synthetic approaches, e.g., heteroatom doping, and physical/chemical modification. These methods enable the creation of catalysts with electrocatalytic properties useful for sustainable energy transformation and storage (e.g., fuel cells, Zn-air batteries, Li-O2 batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells), green chemical production (e.g., H2O2, NH3, and urea), and environmental remediation (e.g., wastewater treatment, and CO2 conversion). Furthermore, significant advances in the theoretical study of C-MFECs via advanced computational modeling and machine learning techniques have been achieved, revealing the charge transfer mechanism for rational design and development of highly efficient catalysts. This review offers a timely overview of recent progress in the development of C-MFECs, addressing material syntheses, theoretical advances, potential applications, challenges and future directions.
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- Qingfeng Zhai
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation, Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation, Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation, Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation, Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, 44240, OH, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
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- Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, 2601, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, SA, Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation, Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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Yang Z, Zuo L, Luo B, Yang C, Wang SQ, Chew L, Zhu J, Zhang X. Designing Heterocyclic Covalent Organic Frameworks with Tunable Electronic Structures for Efficient Electrosynthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403859. [PMID: 39030860 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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The electrocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e- ORR) has garnered significant research attention in recent years due to its numerous appealing advantages, such as being eco-friendly and exhibiting high energy conversion efficiency. Metal-free carbon materials with specific catalytic sites have been recognized as potential electrocatalysts for 2e- ORR; however, the design of highly efficient catalysts with well-defined structures and long-term stability for large-scale H2O2 production remains unsatisfactory. In this study, three covalent organic frameworks (COFs) - imine-linked LZU-1, oxazole-linked LZU-190, and thiazole-linked LZU-190(S), are successfully synthesized to explore their catalytic activity in electrocatalytic H2O2 production. Among these, the carbon sites LZU-190(S) are predominantly activated by the introduced adjacent heteroatoms via electronic effects, resulting in much higher H2O2 selectivity compared to the oxazole and imine linkages. This work provides new insights into developing COFs-based electrocatalysts for efficient H2O2 generation.
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- Zhongjie Yang
- School of Chemistry and Materials, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Zhao L, Yan R, Mao B, Paul R, Duan W, Dai L, Hu C. Advanced Nanocarbons Toward two-Electron Oxygen Electrode Reactions for H 2O 2 Production and Integrated Energy Conversion. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403029. [PMID: 38966884 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable technologies due to its eco-friendly oxidizing capability. The electrochemical two-electron (2e-) oxygen reduction reaction and water oxidation reaction present an environmentally green method for H2O2 production. Over the past three years, significant progress is made in the field of carbon-based metal-free electrochemical catalysts (C-MFECs) for low-cost and efficient production of H2O2 (H2O2EP). This article offers a focused and comprehensive review of designing C-MFECs for H2O2EP, exploring the construction of dual-doping configurations, heteroatom-defect coupling sites, and strategic dopant positioning to enhance H2O2EP efficiency; innovative structural tuning that improves interfacial reactant concentration and promote the timely release of H2O2; modulation of electrolyte and electrode interfaces to support the 2e- pathways; and the application of C-MFECs in reactors and integrated energy systems. Finally, the current challenges and future directions in this burgeoning field are discussed.
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- Linjie Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Qian Z, Liu D, Liu D, Luo Y, Ji W, Wang Y, Chen Y, Hu R, Pan H, Wu P, Duan Y. Scalable Cathodic H 2O 2 Electrosynthesis using Cobalt-Coordinated Nanocellulose Electrocatalyst. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403947. [PMID: 38948958 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Converting hierarchical biomass structure into cutting-edge architecture of electrocatalysts can effectively relieve the extreme dependency of nonrenewable fossil-fuel-resources typically suffering from low cost-effectiveness, scarce supplies, and adverse environmental impacts. A cost-effective cobalt-coordinated nanocellulose (CNF) strategy is reported for realizing a high-performance 2e-ORR electrocatalysts through molecular engineering of hybrid ZIFs-CNF architecture. By a coordination and pyrolysis process, it generates substantial oxygen-capturing active sites within the typically oxygen-insulating cellulose, promoting O2 mass and electron transfer efficiency along the nanostructured Co3O4 anchored with CNF-based biochar. The Co-CNF electrocatalyst exhibits an exceptional H2O2 electrosynthesis efficiency of ≈510.58 mg L-1 cm-2 h-1 with an exceptional superiority over the existing biochar-, or fossil-fuel-derived electrocatalysts. The combination of the electrocatalysts with stainless steel mesh serving as a dual cathode can strongly decompose regular organic pollutants (up to 99.43% removal efficiency by 30 min), showing to be a desirable approach for clean environmental remediation with sustainability, ecological safety, and high-performance.
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- Zhiyun Qian
- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Rd., 381#, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China
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Chen Y, Zhen C, Chen Y, Zhao H, Wang Y, Yue Z, Wang Q, Li J, Gu MD, Cheng Q, Yang H. Oxygen Functional Groups Regulate Cobalt-Porphyrin Molecular Electrocatalyst for Acidic H 2O 2 Electrosynthesis at Industrial-Level Current. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202407163. [PMID: 38864252 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407163] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) reactor represents a promising approach to industrial-level H2O2 production, while it is hampered by the lack of high-efficiency electrocatalysts in acidic medium. Herein, we present a strategy for the specific oxygen functional group (OFG) regulation to promote the H2O2 selectivity up to 92 % in acid on cobalt-porphyrin molecular assembled with reduced graphene oxide. In situ X-ray adsorption spectroscopy, in situ Raman spectroscopy and Kelvin probe force microscopy combined with theoretical calculation unravel that different OFGs exert distinctive regulation effects on the electronic structure of Co center through either remote (carboxyl and epoxy) or vicinal (hydroxyl) interaction manners, thus leading to the opposite influences on the promotion in 2e- ORR selectivity. As a consequence, the PEM electrolyzer integrated with the optimized catalyst can continuously and stably produce the high-concentration of ca. 7 wt % pure H2O2 aqueous solution at 400 mA cm-2 over 200 h with a cell voltage as low as ca. 2.1 V, suggesting the application potential in industrial-scale H2O2 electrosynthesis.
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- Yihe Chen
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R., China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R., China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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Han J, Shi L, Xie H, Song R, Wang D, Liu D. Self-Powered Electrochemical CO 2 Conversion Enabled by a Multifunctional Carbon-Based Electrocatalyst and a Rechargeable Zn-Air Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401766. [PMID: 38837621 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Multifunctional electrocatalysts are required for diverse clean energy-related technologies (e.g., electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and metal-air batteries). Herein, a nitrogen and fluorine co-doped carbon nanotube (NFCNT) is reported to simultaneously achieve multifunctional catalytic activities for CO2RR, oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Theoretical calculations reveal that the superior multifunctional catalytic activities of NFCNT are attributed to the synergistic effect of nitrogen and fluorine co-doping to induce charge redistribution and decrease the energy barrier of rate-determining step for different electrocatalytic reactions. Furthermore, the rechargeable Zn-air battery (ZAB) with NFCNT electrode delivers a high peak power density of 230 mW cm-2 and superior durability over 100 cycles, outperforming the ZAB with Pt/C+RuO2 based electrodes. More importantly, a self-driven CO2 electrolysis unit powered by the as-assembled ZABs is developed, which achieves 80% CO Faraday efficiency and 60% total energy efficiency. This work provides a new insight into the exploration of highly efficient multifunctional carbon-based electrocatalysts for novel energy-related applications.
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- Jingrui Han
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Yang H, An N, Kang Z, Menezes PW, Chen Z. Understanding Advanced Transition Metal-Based Two Electron Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts from the Perspective of Phase Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400140. [PMID: 38456244 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Non-noble transition metal (TM)-based compounds have recently become a focal point of extensive research interest as electrocatalysts for the two electron oxygen reduction (2e- ORR) process. To efficiently drive this reaction, these TM-based electrocatalysts must bear unique physiochemical properties, which are strongly dependent on their phase structures. Consequently, adopting engineering strategies toward the phase structure has emerged as a cutting-edge scientific pursuit, crucial for achieving high activity, selectivity, and stability in the electrocatalytic process. This comprehensive review addresses the intricate field of phase engineering applied to non-noble TM-based compounds for 2e- ORR. First, the connotation of phase engineering and fundamental concepts related to oxygen reduction kinetics and thermodynamics are succinctly elucidated. Subsequently, the focus shifts to a detailed discussion of various phase engineering approaches, including elemental doping, defect creation, heterostructure construction, coordination tuning, crystalline design, and polymorphic transformation to boost or revive the 2e- ORR performance (selectivity, activity, and stability) of TM-based catalysts, accompanied by an insightful exploration of the phase-performance correlation. Finally, the review proposes fresh perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in this burgeoning field, together with several critical research directions for the future development of non-noble TM-based electrocatalysts.
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- Hongyuan Yang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
- Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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Su J, Jiang L, Xiao B, Liu Z, Wang H, Zhu Y, Wang J, Zhu X. Dipole-Dipole Tuned Electronic Reconfiguration of Defective Carbon Sites for Efficient Oxygen Reduction into H 2O 2. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310317. [PMID: 38155499 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Metal-free carbon-based materials are one of the most promising electrocatalysts toward 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) for on-site production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which however suffer from uncontrollable carbonizations and inferior 2e-ORR selectivity. To this end, a polydopamine (PDA)-modified carbon catalyst with a dipole-dipole enhancement is developed via a calcination-free method. The H2O2 yield rate outstandingly reaches 1.8 mol gcat -1 h-1 with high faradaic efficiency of above 95% under a wide potential range of 0.4-0.7 VRHE, overwhelming most of carbon electrocatalysts. Meanwhile, within a lab-made flow cell, the synthesized ORR electrode features an exceptional stability for over 250 h, achieved a pure H2O2 production efficacy of 306 g kWh-1. By virtue of its industrial-level capabilities, the established flow cell manages to perform a rapid pulp bleaching within 30 min. The superior performance and enhanced selectivity of 2e-ORR is experimentally revealed and attributed to the electronic reconfiguration on defective carbon sites induced by non-covalent dipole-dipole influence between PDA and carbon, thereby prohibiting the cleavage of O-O in OOH intermediates. This proposed strategy of dipole-dipole effects is universally applicable over 1D carbon nanotubes and 2D graphene, providing a practical route to design 2e-ORR catalysts.
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- Jiaxin Su
- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, P. R. China
- Tianfu Institute of Research and Innovation, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610299, P. R. China
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Yu A, Liu S, Yang Y. Recent advances in electrosynthesis of H 2O 2via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:5232-5244. [PMID: 38683172 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01476f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
The electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) via a selective two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e- ORR) presents a green and low-energy-consumption alternative to the traditional, energy-intensive anthraquinone process. This review encapsulates the principles of designing relational electrocatalysts for 2e- ORR and explores remaining setups for large-scale H2O2 production. Initially, the review delineates the fundamental reaction mechanisms of H2O2 production via 2e- ORR and assesses performance. Subsequently, it methodically explores the pivotal influence of microstructures, heteroatom doping, and metal hybridization along with setup configurations in achieving a high-performance catalyst and efficient reactor for H2O2 production. Thereafter, the review introduces a forward-looking methodology that leverages the synergistic integration of catalysts and reactors, aiming to harmonize the complementary characteristics of both components. Finally, it outlines the extant challenges and the promising avenues for the efficient electrochemical production of H2O2, setting the stage for future research endeavors.
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- Ao Yu
- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Renewable Energy and Chemical Transformation Cluster, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- The Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
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Wang M, Liu B, Zhang H, Lu Z, Xie J, Cao Y. High quality bifunctional cathode for rechargeable zinc-air batteries using N-doped carbon nanotubes constrained CoFe alloy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:681-689. [PMID: 38320404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Abstract
Building efficient and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts toward oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for the advancement of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Here, a convenient in situ strategy is reported to controllably encapsulate CoFe alloy nanoparticles within N-doped carbon nanotubes (CoFe@NCNT). The abundant Co(Fe)-Nx active sites and the synergistic interaction between CoFe alloys and carbon nanotubes facilitate mass transfer and interfacial charge transfer, resulting in excellent dual functional electrocatalytic activity of OER/ORR with minor potential difference (ΔE = 0.73 V). Thus, the corresponding rechargeable ZAB displays high power density (194 mW cm-2), excellent specific capacity (795 mAh gZn-1), and favorable stability (900 cycles@5 mA cm-2). This work provides an approach for establishing low-cost bultifunctional electrocatalysts with excellent performance of non-noble metal nanoalloys.
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- Min Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China.
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