1
|
Song W, Xiao C, Ding J, Huang Z, Yang X, Zhang T, Mitlin D, Hu W. Review of Carbon Support Coordination Environments for Single Metal Atom Electrocatalysts (SACS). ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2301477. [PMID: 37078970 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
This topical review focuses on the distinct role of carbon support coordination environment of single-atom catalysts (SACs) for electrocatalysis. The article begins with an overview of atomic coordination configurations in SACs, including a discussion of the advanced characterization techniques and simulation used for understanding the active sites. A summary of key electrocatalysis applications is then provided. These processes are oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), and carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2 RR). The review then shifts to modulation of the metal atom-carbon coordination environments, focusing on nitrogen and other non-metal coordination through modulation at the first coordination shell and modulation in the second and higher coordination shells. Representative case studies are provided, starting with the classic four-nitrogen-coordinated single metal atom (MN4 ) based SACs. Bimetallic coordination models including homo-paired and hetero-paired active sites are also discussed, being categorized as emerging approaches. The theme of the discussions is the correlation between synthesis methods for selective doping, the carbon structure-electron configuration changes associated with the doping, the analytical techniques used to ascertain these changes, and the resultant electrocatalysis performance. Critical unanswered questions as well as promising underexplored research directions are identified.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wanqing Song
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Caixia Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Jia Ding
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Zechuan Huang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Xinyi Yang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Tao Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - David Mitlin
- Materials Science Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1591, USA
| | - Wenbin Hu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Qu J, Wang Z, Gan W, Xiao R, Yao X, Khanam Z, Ouyang L, Wang H, Yang H, Zhang S, Balogun MS. Efficient Hydrogen Evolution on Antiperovskite CuNCo 3 Nanowires by Mo Incorporation and its Trifunctionality for Zn Air Batteries and Overall Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304541. [PMID: 37661573 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
Abstract
The current development of single electrocatalyst with multifunctional applications in overall water splitting (OWS) and zinc-air batteries (ZABs) is crucial for sustainable energy conversion and storage systems. However, exploring new and efficient low-cost trifunctional electrocatalysts is still a significant challenge. Herein, the antiperovskite CuNCo3 prototype, that is proved to be highly efficient in oxygen evolution reaction but severe hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance, is endowed with optimum HER catalytic properties by in situ-derived interfacial engineering via incorporation of molybdenum (Mo). The as-prepared Mo-CuNCo3 @CoN nanowires achieve a low HER overpotential of 58 mV@10 mA cm-2 , which is significantly higher than the pristine CuNCo3 . The assembled CuNCo3 -antiperovskite-based OWS not only entails a low overall voltage of 1.56 V@10 mA cm-2 , comparable to most recently reported metal-nitride-based OWS, but also exhibits excellent ZAB cyclic stability up to 310 h, specific capacity of 819.2 mAh g-1 , and maximum power density of 102 mW cm-2 . The as-designed antiperovskite-based ZAB could self-power the OWS system generating a high hydrogen rate, and creating opportunity for developing integrated portable multifunctional energy devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Qu
- Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, P. R. China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, P. R. China
| | - Zhongmin Wang
- Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, P. R. China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, P. R. China
| | - Weijiang Gan
- Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, P. R. China
| | - Ran Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Xincheng Yao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Zeba Khanam
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Liuzhang Ouyang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
| | - Hui Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
| | - Hao Yang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
| | - Shiguo Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Muhammad-Sadeeq Balogun
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Jiao M, Zhang Q, Ye C, Gao R, Dai L, Zhou G, Cheng HM. Isolating Contiguous Fe Atoms by Forming a Co-Fe Intermetallic Catalyst from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries to Regulate Activity for Zinc-Air Batteries. ACS NANO 2022; 16:13223-13231. [PMID: 35948069 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a necessity for recovering valuable resources and protecting the environment to support sustainable development. We report the design of a highly efficient CoFe/C catalyst by combining the Co and Fe wastes from spent LIBs with sawdust-derived carbon, which were cathode materials in zinc-air batteries (ZABs). As a result of the electrostatic attraction between the Co3+/Fe3+ cations and the hydroxyl groups in sawdust, CoFe nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed in the CoFe/C catalyst after annealing. The Fe atoms in the CoFe nanoparticles are all isolated into single sites by the Co atoms, which redistribute the electrons in the CoFe/C catalyst. The catalyst produced a Pt-like dissociative mechanism, contributing to an excellent oxygen reduction reaction performance. After assembly in ZABs, the CoFe/C catalyst cathode exhibits a long cycling stability of 350 h and an impressive power density of 199.2 mW cm-2. The CoFe/C catalyst cathode has also been used in flexible ZABs to power LEDs or charge a mobile phone. The work combines spent LIBs with sawdust to fabricate high-performance catalysts, which could reduce environmental pollution and realize high economic value.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Miaolun Jiao
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Qi Zhang
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Chenliang Ye
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Runhua Gao
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Lixin Dai
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Guangmin Zhou
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Hui-Ming Cheng
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Su H, Tang Y, Shen H, Zhang H, Guo P, Gao L, Zhao X, Xu X, Li S, Zou R. Insights into Antiperovskite Ni 3 In 1-x Cu x N Multi-Crystalline Nanoplates and Bulk Cubic Particles as Efficient Electrocatalysts on Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105906. [PMID: 35098651 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Intrinsic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity and the mechanism of antiperovskite Ni3 In1-x Cux N bulk cubic particles and multi-crystalline nanoplates are thoroughly investigated. Stoichiometric Ni3 In0.6 Cu0.4 N reaches the best HER performance, with an overpotential of 102 mV in its multi-crystalline nanoplates obtained from the LDH-derived method, and 143 mV in its bulk cubic particles from the citric method. DFT calculation reveals that Ni-In or Ni-Cu paired on the (100) plane serve as primary active sites. The Ni-Cu pair exhibits stronger OH* and H* affinity that correspondingly reduce OH* and H* adsorption free energy. Introducing specific amounts of the Ni-Cu pair, that is In:Cu = 0.6:0.4 in Ni3 In0.6 Cu0.4 N, can optimize OH* and H* adsorption free energy to facilitate water dissociation in the HER process, while avoiding OH* adsorption getting too strong to block active sites. Besides, Ni3 In0.6 Cu0.4 N turns the water adsorption step spontaneous, which may be attributed to the shifted d-band center and polarizing effect from surface In-Cu charge distribution. This work expands the scope for material design in an antiperovskite system by tailoring the chemical components and morphology for optimal reaction free energy and performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hang Su
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
| | - Yanqun Tang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
| | - Haoming Shen
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
| | - Hao Zhang
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
| | - Penghui Guo
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
| | - Lei Gao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
| | - Xin Zhao
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
| | - Xiaoshan Xu
- Qingdao Technical College, Qingdao, 266555, China
| | - Suqin Li
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
| | - Ruqiang Zou
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Abdelwahab A, Farghali AA, Enaiet Allah A. Synergy between iron oxide sites and nitrogen-doped carbon xerogel/diamond matrix for boosting the oxygen reduction reaction. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:837-848. [PMID: 36131831 PMCID: PMC9418389 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00776a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The innovative design and facile synthesis of efficient and stable electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are crucial in the field of fuel cells. Herein, the facile synthesis of an iron oxide@nitrogen-doped carbon diamond (FeO x @NCD) composite via an effective pyrolysis strategy is reported. The properties of this electrocatalyst, including a high density of active sites, nitrogen doping, accessible surface area, well dispersed pyramidal morphology of the iron oxide, and the porous structure of the carbon matrix, promote a highly active oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance. The electrocatalyst exhibits outstanding stability, with a half-wave potential of 0.692 V in alkaline solution (0.1 M KOH), as well as a limiting current density of -31.5 mA cm-2 at 0.17 V vs. RHE. This study highlights the benefits of hybridizing sp2 carbon xerogel and sp3 diamond carbon allotropes with iron oxide to boost the ORR activity. The proposed strategy opens up an avenue for designing advanced carbon-supported metal oxide catalysts that exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abdalla Abdelwahab
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
- Faculty of Science, Galala University Sokhna Suez 43511 Egypt
| | - Ahmed A Farghali
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
| | - Abeer Enaiet Allah
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Xia W, Zhao Y, Zhao F, Adair K, Zhao R, Li S, Zou R, Zhao Y, Sun X. Antiperovskite Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries. Chem Rev 2022; 122:3763-3819. [PMID: 35015520 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Solid-state batteries have fascinated the research community over the past decade, largely due to their improved safety properties and potential for high-energy density. Searching for fast ion conductors with sufficient electrochemical and chemical stabilities is at the heart of solid-state battery research and applications. Recently, significant progress has been made in solid-state electrolyte development. Sulfide-, oxide-, and halide-based electrolytes have been able to achieve high ionic conductivities of more than 10-3 S/cm at room temperature, which are comparable to liquid-based electrolytes. However, their stability toward Li metal anodes poses significant challenges for these electrolytes. The existence of non-Li cations that can be reduced by Li metal in these electrolytes hinders the application of Li anode and therefore poses an obstacle toward achieving high-energy density. The finding of antiperovskites as ionic conductors in recent years has demonstrated a new and exciting solution. These materials, mainly constructed from Li (or Na), O, and Cl (or Br), are lightweight and electrochemically stable toward metallic Li and possess promising ionic conductivity. Because of the structural flexibility and tunability, antiperovskite electrolytes are excellent candidates for solid-state battery applications, and researchers are still exploring the relationship between their structure and ion diffusion behavior. Herein, the recent progress of antiperovskites for solid-state batteries is reviewed, and the strategies to tune the ionic conductivity by structural manipulation are summarized. Major challenges and future directions are discussed to facilitate the development of antiperovskite-based solid-state batteries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Xia
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, OntarioN6A 5B9, Canada.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Solid State Batteries, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen518055, China
| | - Yang Zhao
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, OntarioN6A 5B9, Canada
| | - Feipeng Zhao
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, OntarioN6A 5B9, Canada
| | - Keegan Adair
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, OntarioN6A 5B9, Canada
| | - Ruo Zhao
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Solid State Batteries, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen518055, China
| | - Shuai Li
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Solid State Batteries, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen518055, China
| | - Ruqiang Zou
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing100871, China
| | - Yusheng Zhao
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Solid State Batteries, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen518055, China
| | - Xueliang Sun
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, OntarioN6A 5B9, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Yan S, Jiao L, He C, Jiang H. Pyrolysis of ZIF-67/Graphene Composite to Co Nanoparticles Confined in N-Doped Carbon for Efficient Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/a22040143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
8
|
Liu M, Xiao X, Li Q, Luo L, Ding M, Zhang B, Li Y, Zou J, Jiang B. Recent progress of electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction in fuel cells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 607:791-815. [PMID: 34536936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) has gradually been in the limelight in recent years because of its great application potential for fuel cells and rechargeable metal-air batteries. Therefore, significant issues are increasingly focused on developing effective and economical ORR electrocatalysts. This review begins with the reaction mechanisms and theoretical calculations of ORR in acidic and alkaline media. The latest reports and challenges in ORR electrocatalysis are traced. Most importantly, the latest advances in the development of ORR electrocatalysts are presented in detail, including platinum group metal (PGM), transition metal, and carbon-based electrocatalysts with various nanostructures. Furthermore, the development prospects and challenges of ORR electrocatalysts are speculated and discussed. These insights would help to formulate the design guidelines for highly-active ORR electrocatalysts and affect future research to obtain new knowledge for ORR mechanisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingyang Liu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China; College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, China
| | - Xudong Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
| | - Qi Li
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
| | - Laiyu Luo
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
| | - Minghui Ding
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, China.
| | - Bin Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, China; Institute of Petroleum Chemistry Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, China
| | - Yuxin Li
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
| | - Jinlong Zou
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
| | - Baojiang Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Walter C, Menezes PW, Driess M. Perspective on intermetallics towards efficient electrocatalytic water-splitting. Chem Sci 2021; 12:8603-8631. [PMID: 34257861 PMCID: PMC8246119 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc01901e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Intermetallic compounds exhibit attractive electronic, physical, and chemical properties, especially in terms of a high density of active sites and enhanced conductivity, making them an ideal class of materials for electrocatalytic applications. Nevertheless, widespread use of intermetallics for such applications is often limited by the complex energy-intensive processes yielding larger particles with decreased surface areas. In this regard, alternative synthetic strategies are now being explored to realize intermetallics with distinct crystal structures, morphology, and chemical composition to achieve high performance and as robust electrode materials. In this perspective, we focus on the recent advances and progress of intermetallics for the reaction of electrochemical water-splitting. We first introduce fundamental principles and the evaluation parameters of water-splitting. Then, we emphasize the various synthetic methodologies adapted for intermetallics and subsequently, discuss their catalytic activities for water-splitting. In particular, importance has been paid to the chemical stability and the structural transformation of the intermetallics as well as their active structure determination under operating water-splitting conditions. Finally, we describe the challenges and future opportunities to develop novel high-performance and stable intermetallic compounds that can hold the key to more green and sustainable economy and rise beyond the horizon of water-splitting application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carsten Walter
- Derpartment of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin Strasse des 17. Juni 135, Sekr. C2 Berlin 10623 Germany
| | - Prashanth W Menezes
- Derpartment of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin Strasse des 17. Juni 135, Sekr. C2 Berlin 10623 Germany
| | - Matthias Driess
- Derpartment of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin Strasse des 17. Juni 135, Sekr. C2 Berlin 10623 Germany
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
In situ/operando vibrational spectroscopy for the investigation of advanced nanostructured electrocatalysts. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
|
11
|
Zhang G, Li Y, Xiao X, Shan Y, Bai Y, Xue HG, Pang H, Tian Z, Xu Q. In Situ Anchoring Polymetallic Phosphide Nanoparticles within Porous Prussian Blue Analogue Nanocages for Boosting Oxygen Evolution Catalysis. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:3016-3025. [PMID: 33769812 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
The controllable synthesis of metal-based nanoclusters for heterogeneous catalytic reactions has received considerable attention. Nevertheless, manufacturing these architectures, while avoiding aggregation and retaining surface activity, remains challenging. Herein, for the first time we designed NiCoFe-Prussian blue analogue (PBA) nanocages as a support for in situ dispersion and anchoring of polymetallic phosphide nanoparticles (pMP-NPs). Benefiting from the porous surfaces and the synergistic effects between pMP-NPs and the cyano groups in PBA, the NiCoFe-P-NP@NiCoFe-PBA nanocages exhibit a significantly enhanced catalytic activity for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with an overpotential of 223 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 78 mV dec-1, outperforming the NiCoFe-PBA nanocubes, NiCoFe-P nanocages, NiFe-P-NP@NiFe-PBA nanocubes, and CoFe-P-NP@CoFe-PBA nanoboxes. This work not only offers the synthesis strategy of in situ anchoring pMP-NPs on PBA nanocages but also provides a new insight into optimized Gibbs free energy of OER by regulating electron transfer from metallic phosphides to PBA substrate.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guangxun Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Yanle Li
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, Zhejiang, P.R. China
| | - Xiao Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Yang Shan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Yang Bai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Huai-Guo Xue
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Huan Pang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
| | - Ziqi Tian
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, Zhejiang, P.R. China
| | - Qiang Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, P.R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, SUSTech Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Hao Y, Kang Y, Mi Y, Wang W, Lei Z. Highly ordered micro-meso-macroporous Co-N-doped carbon polyhedrons from bimetal-organic frameworks for rechargeable Zn-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 598:83-92. [PMID: 33892444 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Rational design of non-precious metal catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions (ORR/OER) is important for rechargeable metal-air batteries. Building highly ordered porous structures while maintaining their overall crystalline orderliness is highly desirable, but remains an arduous challenge. Here, we have synthesized bimetallic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on highly ordered three-dimensional (3D) polystyrene templates by controlling the nucleation process. The ordered macropores with 190 nm diameters were uniformly distributed on the as-prepared ZnCo zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZnCo-ZIF). Afterwards, 3D ordered micro-meso-macroporous Co-N-doped carbon polyhedrons (3DOM Co-NCPs) was developed by calcination. With the synergy of the highly dispersed CoNC catalytic sites and the distinct porous structure, the synthesized 3DOM Co-NCPs exhibit impressive bifunctional activity. Additionally, the 3DOM Co-NCPs-900 for Zn-air battery exhibits extraordinary power density, high energy density, and acceptable stability. This approach offers a useful strategy for the fabrication of highly efficient electrocatalysts with 3D ordered porous.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yaxin Hao
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Yumao Kang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Yajun Mi
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Wei Wang
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
| | - Ziqiang Lei
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Zaman S, Huang L, Douka AI, Yang H, You B, Xia BY. Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts toward Practical Fuel Cells: Progress and Perspectives. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:17832-17852. [PMID: 33533165 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202016977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Fuel cells are an incredibly powerful renewable energy technology, but their broad applications remains lagging because of the high cost and poor reliability of cathodic electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This review focuses on the recent progress of ORR electrocatalysts in fuel cells. More importantly, it highlights the fundamental problems associated with the insufficient activity translation from rotating disk electrode to membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cells. Finally, for the atomic-level in-depth information on ORR catalysts in fuel cells, potential perspectives are suggested, including large-scale preparation, unified assessment criteria, advanced interpretation techniques, advanced simulation and artificial intelligence. This review aims to provide valuable insights into the fundamental science and technical engineering for efficient ORR electrocatalysts in fuel cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shahid Zaman
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Lei Huang
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Abdoulkader Ibro Douka
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Huan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Bo You
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Bao Yu Xia
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zaman S, Huang L, Douka AI, Yang H, You B, Xia BY. Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts toward Practical Fuel Cells: Progress and Perspectives. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202016977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shahid Zaman
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| | - Lei Huang
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| | - Abdoulkader Ibro Douka
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| | - Huan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| | - Bo You
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| | - Bao Yu Xia
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education) Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) 1037 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430074 China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Zhang S, Chen M, Zhao X, Cai J, Yan W, Yen JC, Chen S, Yu Y, Zhang J. Advanced Noncarbon Materials as Catalyst Supports and Non-noble Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells and Metal–Air Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-020-00085-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
|
16
|
Xie Q, Wang Z, Lei C, Guo P, Li C, Shen Y, Uyama H. Fe-Doping induced divergent growth of Ni–Fe alloy nanoparticles for enhancing the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy00668a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Separate (111)- and (200)-faceted Ni–Fe nanoparticles were synthesized and their oxygen reduction reaction activity studied via density functional theory calculations and experiments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qianjie Xie
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science
- Northwest University
- 710127 Xi'an
- China
| | - Zheng Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering
- Northwest University
- 710069 Xi'an
- China
| | - Chen Lei
- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- Charles University
- 128 43 Praha 2
- Czech Republic
| | - Penghu Guo
- School of Chemistry
- Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology
- 525000 Maoming
- China
| | - Cong Li
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science
- Northwest University
- 710127 Xi'an
- China
| | - Yehua Shen
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science
- Northwest University
- 710127 Xi'an
- China
| | - Hiroshi Uyama
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science
- Northwest University
- 710127 Xi'an
- China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
She S, Zhu Y, Tahini HA, Wu X, Guan D, Chen Y, Dai J, Chen Y, Tang W, Smith SC, Wang H, Zhou W, Shao Z. Efficient Water Splitting Actualized through an Electrochemistry-Induced Hetero-Structured Antiperovskite/(Oxy)Hydroxide Hybrid. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2006800. [PMID: 33251694 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Exploring active, stable, and low-cost bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for water splitting technology associated with renewable energy storage in the form of hydrogen fuel. Here, a newly designed antiperovskite-based hybrid composed of a conductive InNNi3 core and amorphous InNi(oxy)hydroxide shell is first reported as promising OER/HER bifunctional electrocatalyst. Prepared by a facile electrochemical oxidation strategy, such unique hybrid (denoted as EO-InNNi3 ) exhibits excellent OER and HER activities in alkaline media, benefiting from the inherent high-efficiency HER catalytic nature of InNNi3 antiperovskite and the promoting role of OER-active InNi(oxy)hydroxide thin film, which is confirmed by theoretical simulations and in situ Raman studies. Moreover, an alkaline electrolyzer integrated EO-InNNi3 as both anode and cathode delivers a low voltage of 1.64 V at 10 mA cm-2 , while maintaining excellent durability. This work demonstrates the application of antiperovskite-based materials in the field of overall water splitting and inspires insights into the development of advanced catalysts for various energy applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sixuan She
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Yinlong Zhu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
| | - Hassan A Tahini
- Integrated Materials Design Laboratory, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, 2601, Australia
| | - Xinhao Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Daqin Guan
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Yu Chen
- Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
| | - Jie Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Yubo Chen
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Wanqi Tang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
| | - Sean C Smith
- Integrated Materials Design Laboratory, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, 2601, Australia
| | - Huanting Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
| | - Wei Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Zongping Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, China
- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6102, Australia
| |
Collapse
|