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Xu K, Liang L, Li T, Bao M, Yu Z, Wang J, Thalluri SM, Lin F, Liu Q, Cui Z, Song S, Liu L. Pt 1.8Pd 0.2CuGa Intermetallic Nanocatalysts with Enhanced Methanol Oxidation Performance for Efficient Hybrid Seawater Electrolysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403792. [PMID: 38742953 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Seawater electrolysis is a potentially cost-effective approach to green hydrogen production, but it currently faces substantial challenges for its high energy consumption and the interference of chlorine evolution reaction (ClER). Replacing the energy-demanding oxygen evolution reaction with methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) represents a promising alternative, as MOR occurs at a significantly low anodic potential, which cannot only reduce the voltage needed for electrolysis but also completely circumvents ClER. To this end, developing high-performance MOR catalysts is a key. Herein, a novel quaternary Pt1.8Pd0.2CuGa/C intermetallic nanoparticle (i-NP) catalyst is reported, which shows a high mass activity (11.13 A mgPGM -1), a large specific activity (18.13 mA cmPGM -2), and outstanding stability toward alkaline MOR. Advanced characterization and density functional theory calculations reveal that the introduction of atomically distributed Pd in Pt2CuGa intermetallic markedly promotes the oxidation of key reaction intermediates by enriching electron concentration around Pt sites, resulting in weak adsorption of carbon-containing intermediates and favorable adsorption of synergistic OH- groups near Pd sites. MOR-assisted seawater electrolysis is demonstrated, which continuously operates under 1.23 V for 240 h in simulated seawater and 120 h in natural seawater without notable degradation.
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- Kaiyang Xu
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Clean Transportation Energy Chemistry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB), Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Clean Transportation Energy Chemistry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Clean Transportation Energy Chemistry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB), Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB), Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB), Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Clean Transportation Energy Chemistry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- The Key Lab of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB), Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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Li Q, Zhang B, Sun C, Sun X, Li Z, Du Y, Liu JC, Luo F. Enhanced Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction via Electronic Structure Regulation: Activating PtRh with Rare Earth Tm Alloying. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400662. [PMID: 38534137 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Developing high-performance electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for producing green hydrogen, yet it remains challenging due to the sluggish kinetics in alkaline environments. Pt is located near the peak of HER volcano plot, owing to its exceptional performance in hydrogen adsorption and desorption, and Rh plays an important role in H2O dissociation. Lanthanides (Ln) are commonly used to modulate the electronic structure of materials and further influence the adsorption/desorption of reactants, intermediates, and products, and noble metal-Ln alloys are recognized as effective platforms where Ln elements regulate the catalytic properties of noble metals. Here Pt1.5Rh1.5Tm alloy is synthesized using the sodium vapor reduction method. This alloy demonstrates superior catalytic activity, being 4.4 and 6.6 times more effective than Pt/C and Rh/C, respectively. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the upshift of d-band center and the charge transfer induced by alloying promote adsorption and dissociation of H2O, making Pt1.5Rh1.5Tm alloy more favorable for the alkaline HER reaction, both kinetically and thermodynamically.
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- Qingqing Li
- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, P. R. China
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- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, P. R. China
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- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Rare-earth Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Centre of Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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Gao T, An Q, Tang X, Yue Q, Zhang Y, Li B, Li P, Jin Z. Recent progress in energy-saving electrocatalytic hydrogen production via regulating the anodic oxidation reaction. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:19606-19624. [PMID: 39011574 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp01680g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Hydrogen energy with its advantages of high calorific value, renewable nature, and zero carbon emissions is considered an ideal candidate for clean energy in the future. The electrochemical decomposition of water, powered by renewable and clean energy sources, presents a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to hydrogen production. However, the traditional electrochemical overall water-splitting reaction (OWSR) is limited by the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with sluggish kinetics. Although important advances have been made in efficient OER catalysts, the theoretical thermodynamic difficulty predetermines the inevitable large potential (1.23 V vs. RHE for the OER) and high energy consumption for the conventional water electrolysis to obtain H2. Besides, the generation of reactive oxygen species at high oxidation potentials can lead to equipment degradation and increase maintenance costs. Therefore, to address these challenges, thermodynamically favorable anodic oxidation reactions with lower oxidation potentials than the OER are used to couple with the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) to construct new coupling hydrogen production systems. Meanwhile, a series of robust catalysts applied in these new coupled systems are exploited to improve the energy conversion efficiency of hydrogen production. Besides, the electrochemical neutralization energy (ENE) of the asymmetric electrolytes with a pH gradient can further promote the decrease in application voltage and energy consumption for hydrogen production. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the advancements in electrochemical hydrogen production strategies with low energy consumption, including (1) the traditional electrochemical overall water splitting reaction (OWSR, HER-OER); (2) the small molecule sacrificial agent oxidation reaction (SAOR) and (3) the electrochemical oxidation synthesis reaction (EOSR) coupling with the HER (HER-SAOR, HER-EOSR), respectively; (4) regulating the pH gradient of the cathodic and anodic electrolytes. The operating principle, advantages, and the latest progress of these hydrogen production systems are analyzed in detail. In particular, the recent progress in the catalytic materials applied to these coupled systems and the corresponding catalytic mechanism are further discussed. Furthermore, we also provide a perspective on the potential challenges and future directions to foster advancements in electrocatalytic green sustainable hydrogen production.
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- Taotao Gao
- Institute for Advanced Study and School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study and School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study and School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study and School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study and School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China.
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Dai Y, Chen XH, Fu HC, Zhang Q, Li T, Li NB, Luo HQ. In-situ revealed inhibition of W 2C to excessive oxidation of CoOOH for high-efficiency alkaline overall water splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:425-434. [PMID: 39033677 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.127] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The design of low-cost, efficient, and stable multifunctional basic catalysts to replace the high-cost noble metal catalysts remains a challenge. In this work, we report a dual-component Co-W2C catalytic system which achieves excellent properties of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER, η10 = 63 mV), oxygen evolution reaction (OER, η10 = 259 mV) and overall water splitting (η10 = 1.53 V) by adjusting the interfacial electronic structure of the material. Further density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the efficient electronic modulation at the W2C/Co interface leads to the generation of favorable hydroxyl and hydrogen species energetics on the hybrid surface. The results of the in-situ Raman spectra show that W2C can suppress the excessive oxidation of the active site during the OER process, and the existence of core-shell structure also protects the W2C substrate. The stable and efficient catalytic performance of Co-W2C is attributed to the common advantages of structural and interface manipulation.
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- Yu Dai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Du R, Zhao S, Zhang K, Chen Y, Cheng Y. Energy-Saving Electrochemical Hydrogen Production Coupled with Biomass-Derived Isobutanol Upgrading. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301739. [PMID: 38389167 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The widespread application of electrochemical hydrogen production faces significant challenges, primarily attributed to the high overpotential of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in conventional water electrolysis. To address this issue, an effective strategy involves substituting OER with the value-added oxidation of biomass feedstock, reducing the energy requirements for electrochemical hydrogen production while simultaneously upgrading the biomass. Herein, we introduce an electrocatalytic approach for the value-added oxidation of isobutanol, a high energy density bio-fuel, coupled with hydrogen production. This approach offers a sustainable route to produce the valuable fine chemical isobutyric acid under mild condition. The electrodeposited Ni(OH)2 electrocatalyst exhibits exceptional electrocatalytic activity and durability for the electro-oxidation of isobutanol, achieving an impressive faradaic efficiency of up to 92.4 % for isobutyric acid at 1.45 V vs. RHE. Mechanistic insights reveal that side reactions predominantly stem from the oxidative C-C cleavage of isobutyraldehyde intermediate, forming by-products including formic acid and acetone. Furthermore, we demonstrate the electro-oxidation of isobutanol coupled with hydrogen production in a two-electrode undivided cell, notably reducing the electrolysis voltage by approximately 180 mV at 40 mA cm-2. Overall, this work represents a significant step towards improving the cost-effectiveness of hydrogen production and advancing the conversion of bio-fuels.
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- Ruiqi Du
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Gao X, Chen Y, Wang Y, Zhao L, Zhao X, Du J, Wu H, Chen A. Next-Generation Green Hydrogen: Progress and Perspective from Electricity, Catalyst to Electrolyte in Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:237. [PMID: 38967856 PMCID: PMC11226619 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01424-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Green hydrogen from electrolysis of water has attracted widespread attention as a renewable power source. Among several hydrogen production methods, it has become the most promising technology. However, there is no large-scale renewable hydrogen production system currently that can compete with conventional fossil fuel hydrogen production. Renewable energy electrocatalytic water splitting is an ideal production technology with environmental cleanliness protection and good hydrogen purity, which meet the requirements of future development. This review summarizes and introduces the current status of hydrogen production by water splitting from three aspects: electricity, catalyst and electrolyte. In particular, the present situation and the latest progress of the key sources of power, catalytic materials and electrolyzers for electrocatalytic water splitting are introduced. Finally, the problems of hydrogen generation from electrolytic water splitting and directions of next-generation green hydrogen in the future are discussed and outlooked. It is expected that this review will have an important impact on the field of hydrogen production from water.
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- Xueqing Gao
- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China.
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Zhu J, Dai J, Xu Y, Liu X, Chen R, Wang Z, Liu H, Li G. Plasmon-Switched Kinetics for Formic Acid Dehydrogenation: Selective Adsorption Driven by Local Field and Hot Carriers. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301616. [PMID: 38318952 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Understanding illumination-mediated kinetics is essential for catalyst design in plasmon catalysis. Here we prepare Pd-based plasmonic catalysts with tunable electronic structures to reveal the underlying illumination-enhanced kinetic mechanisms for formic acid (HCOOH) dehydrogenation. We demonstrate a kinetic switch from a competitive Langmuir-Hinshelwood adsorption mode in dark to a non-competitive type under irradiation triggered by local field and hot carriers. Specifically, the electromagnetic field induces a spatial-temporal separation of dehydrogenation-favorable configurations of reactant molecule HCOOH and HCOO- due to their natural different polarities. Meanwhile, the generated energetic carriers can serve as active sites for selective molecular adsorption. The hot electrons act as adsorption sites for HCOOH, while holes prefer to adsorb HCOO-. Such unique non-competitive adsorption kinetics induced by plasmon effects serves as another typical characteristic of plasmonic catalysis that remarkably differs from thermocatalysis. This work unravels unique adsorption transformations and a kinetic switching driven by plasmon nonthermal effects.
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- Jiannan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
- Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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Gao J, Yu W, Liu J, Qin L, Cheng H, Cui X, Jiang L. Regulation of hydrogen binding energy via oxygen vacancy enables an efficient trifunctional Rh-Rh 2O 3 electrocatalyst for fuel cells and water splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:766-778. [PMID: 38492378 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.095] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Developing multi-functional electrocatalysts is of great practical significance for fuel cells and water splitting. Herein, Rh-Rh2O3 nanoclusters are prepared and the surface oxygen vacancy content is regulated elaborately by post-treatment. The optimized Rh-Rh2O3/C-400 exhibits superior trifunctional catalytic activity for hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR), i.e., the mass activity for HOR is 2.29 mA μgRh-1, and the overpotential for HER and HzOR at 10 mA cm-2 is as low as 12 mV and 31 mV, respectively, superior to the benchmark Pt/C. Rh-Rh2O3/C-400 also displays promising performance in practical devices, with the H2-O2 anion-exchange-membrane fuel cell delivering a peak power density of 0.66 W cm-2, and the hydrazine-assisted water splitting electrolyzer requiring a low electrolysis voltage of 0.161 V at 0.1 A cm-2. The experimental and theoretical investigations discover that the hydrogen binding energy (HBE) is linearly depended on surface oxygen vacancy contents, and the HBE directly determines the catalytic activity for HOR, HER and HzOR. This work not only innovates an efficient Rh-based nanocluster tri-functional electrocatalyst, but also eludicates the intrinsic relationship of surface structure-intermediate adsorption-catalytic activity.
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- Jie Gao
- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Electrocatalysis & Nanomaterial Laboratory, College of Materials Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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Wang P, Zheng J, Xu X, Zhang YQ, Shi QF, Wan Y, Ramakrishna S, Zhang J, Zhu L, Yokoshima T, Yamauchi Y, Long YZ. Unlocking Efficient Hydrogen Production: Nucleophilic Oxidation Reactions Coupled with Water Splitting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2404806. [PMID: 38857437 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by sustainable energy is a clean and promising water-chemical fuel conversion technology for the production of high-purity green hydrogen. However, the sluggish kinetics of anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) pose challenges for large-scale hydrogen production, limiting its efficiency and safety. Recently, the anodic OER has been replaced by a nucleophilic oxidation reaction (NOR) with biomass as the substrate and coupled with a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), which has attracted great interest. Anode NOR offers faster kinetics, generates high-value products, and reduces energy consumption. By coupling NOR with hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen production efficiency can be enhanced while yielding high-value oxidation products or degrading pollutants. Therefore, NOR-coupled HER hydrogen production is another new green electrolytic hydrogen production strategy after electrolytic water hydrogen production, which is of great significance for realizing sustainable energy development and global decarbonization. This review explores the potential of nucleophilic oxidation reactions as an alternative to OER and delves into NOR mechanisms, guiding future research in NOR-coupled hydrogen production. It assesses different NOR-coupled production methods, analyzing reaction pathways and catalyst effects. Furthermore, it evaluates the role of electrolyzers in industrialized NOR-coupled hydrogen production and discusses future prospects and challenges. This comprehensive review aims to advance efficient and economical large-scale hydrogen production.
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- Peng Wang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Medical and Health Textile Materials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens (SCEN), College of Textiles Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Medical and Health Textile Materials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens (SCEN), College of Textiles Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens (SCEN), College of Textiles Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Medical and Health Textile Materials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Medical and Health Textile Materials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Medical and Health Textile Materials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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Huang J, Shi Z, Mao C, Yang G, Chen Y. Wood-Structured Nanomaterials as Highly Efficient, Self-Standing Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402511. [PMID: 38837861 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting (EWS) driven by renewable energy is widely considered an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach for generating hydrogen (H2), an ideal energy carrier for the future. However, the efficiency and economic viability of large-scale water electrolysis depend on electrocatalysts that can efficiently accelerate the electrochemical reactions taking place at the two electrodes. Wood-derived nanomaterials are well-suited for serving as EWS catalysts because of their hierarchically porous structure with high surface area and low tortuosity, compositional tunability, cost-effectiveness, and self-standing integral electrode configuration. Here, recent advancements in the design and synthesis of wood-structured nanomaterials serving as advanced electrocatalysts for water splitting are summarized. First, the design principles and corresponding strategies toward highly effective wood-structured electrocatalysts (WSECs) are emphasized. Then, a comprehensive overview of current findings on WSECs, encompassing diverse structural designs and functionalities such as supported-metal nanoparticles (NPs), single-atom catalysts (SACs), metal compounds, and heterostructured electrocatalysts based on engineered wood hosts are presented. Subsequently, the application of these WSECs in various aspects of water splitting, including the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), overall water splitting (OWS), and hybrid water electrolysis (HWE) are explored. Finally, the prospects, challenges, and opportunities associated with the broad application of WSECs are briefly discussed. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing developments in water-splitting catalysts, along with outlining design principles for the future development of WSECs.
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- Jianlin Huang
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Zhang L, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Zhuo W, Chen T, Fang Y, Hong J, Wei H, Gong XQ. Construction of Ultrafine PtIr Clusters Supported on Co 3O 4 Nanoflowers for Enhanced Overall Water Splitting. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400329. [PMID: 38551107 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400329] [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: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Green hydrogen production through electrochemical overall water splitting has suffered from sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics, inferior conversion efficiency, and high cost. Herein, ultrafine PtIr clusters are synthesized via an electrodeposition method and decorated on the Co3O4 nanoflowers assembled by nanowires (PtIr-Co3O4). The encouraging performances in electrochemical OER and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are achieved over the PtIr-Co3O4 catalyst, with the overpotentials as low as 410 and 237 mV at 100 mA cm-2, respectively, outperforming the commercial IrO2 and Pt/C catalysts. Due to the ultralow loading of PtIr clusters, the PtIr-Co3O4 catalyst exhibits 1270 A gIr -1 for OER at the overpotential of 400 mV. Our detailed analyses also show that the strong interactions between the ultrafine PtIr clusters and the Co3O4 nanoflowers enable the PtIr-Co3O4 catalyst to afford 10 mA cm-2 for the overall water splitting at the potential of 1.57 V, accompanied by high durability for 100 h.
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- Longtao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Sarma H, Mandal S, Borbora A, Das J, Kumar S, Manna U. Self-healable, Tolerant Superaerophobic Coating for Improving Electrochemical Hydrogen Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309359. [PMID: 38243839 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Gas-evolving electrodes often suffer from the blocking of catalytic active sites-due to unwanted and unavoidable adhesion of generated gas bubbles, which elevates the overpotential for the electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)- by raising the resistance of the electrode. Here, a catalyst-free and self-healable superaerophobic coating having ultra-low bubble adhesion is introduced for achieving significantly depleted overpotentials of 209 and 506 mV at both low (50 mA cm-2) and high (500 mA cm-2) current densities, respectively, compared to a bare nickel-foam electrode. The optimized coating ensured an early detachment of the generated tiny (0.8 ± 0.1 mm) gas bubble-and thus, prevented the undesired rise in resistance of the coated electrode. The systematic association of physical (i.e., ionic interactions, H-bonding, etc.) cross-linkage, β-amino ester type covalent cross-linkage and reinforced halloysite nano clay enables the design of such functional material embedded with essential characteristics-including improved mechanical (toughness of 63.7 kJ m-3, and tensile modulus of 26 kPa) property and chemical (extremes of pH (1 and 14), salinity, etc.) stability, rapid (<10 min) self-healing ability (even at alkaline condition) and desired bubble-wettability (bubble contact angle of 158.2 ± 0.2°) with ultralow force (4.2 ± 0.4 µN) of bubble adhesion.
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- Hrisikesh Sarma
- Bio-Inspired Polymeric Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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- Bio-Inspired Polymeric Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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- Bio-Inspired Polymeric Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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- Bio-Inspired Polymeric Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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- Bio-Inspired Polymeric Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
- School of Health Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781039, India
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Wang H, Zhang C, Zhang D, Jiang L, Gao Y, Zhuang T, Lv Z. I Single-Atom Doped P-Rich CoP n Nanocluster@CoP with Enhanced HER. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403170. [PMID: 38813750 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Constructing I single-atom (ISA) doped CoP electrocatalyst for HER is extremely challenging and has not been reported to date. Herein, an ISA doping-phosphatization strategy is proposed to prepare a novel I single-atom doped P-rich CoPn nanocluster@CoP electrocatalyst (ISA-CoPn/CoP) with enhanced HER performance first. ISA-CoPn/CoP shows a low overpotential of only 44 and 81 mV in 0.5 m H2SO4 solution, to drive a current density of 10 and 100 mA cm-2. ISA and P-rich CoPn nanocluster show unique synergies, which can optimize the H adsorption energy and accelerate the kinetics of HER in the CoP system. The intermediate I─H bond vibration peak is directly observed through in situ Raman testing, demonstrating that ISA doping helps accelerate the HER process. Additionally, the ΔGH of ISA-CoPn/CoP is only 0.05 eV by density functional theory (DFT) calculation, which is conducive to H2 evolution.
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- Haipeng Wang
- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Sun L, Pan X, Xie YN, Zheng J, Xu S, Li L, Zhao G. Accelerated Dynamic Reconstruction in Metal-Organic Frameworks with Ligand Defects for Selective Electrooxidation of Amines to Azos Coupling with Hydrogen Production. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402176. [PMID: 38470010 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402176] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Electrosynthesis coupled hydrogen production (ESHP) mostly involves catalyst reconstruction in aqueous phase, but accurately identifying and controlling the process is still a challenge. Herein, we modulated the electronic structure and exposed unsaturated sites of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) via ligand defect to promote the reconstruction of catalyst for azo electrosynthesis (ESA) coupled with hydrogen production overall reaction. The monolayer Ni-MOFs achieved 89.8 % Faraday efficiency and 90.8 % selectivity for the electrooxidation of 1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-amine (Pyr-NH2) to azo, and an 18.5-fold increase in H2 production compared to overall water splitting. Operando X-ray absorption fine spectroscopy (XAFS) and various in situ spectroscopy confirm that the ligand defect promotes the potential dependent dynamic reconstruction of Ni(OH)2 and NiOOH, and the reabsorption of ligand significantly lowers the energy barrier of rate-determining step (*Pyr-NH to *Pyr-N). This work provides theoretical guidance for modulation of electrocatalyst reconstruction to achieve highly selective ESHP.
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- Lingzhi Sun
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Zhao T, Du W, Gong B, Xu G, Jiang J, Feng Y, Li Y, Zhang L. Interface Enables Faster Surface Reconstruction in a Heterostructured CuSe y/NiSe x Electrocatalyst for Realizing Urea Oxidation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:9265-9274. [PMID: 38724113 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Creating affordable electrocatalysts and understanding the real-time catalytic process of the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) are crucial for advancing urea-based technologies. Herein, a Cu-Ni based selenide electrocatalyst (CuSey/NiSex/NF) was created using a hydrothermal technique and selenization treatment, featuring a heterogeneous interface rich in Cu2-xSe, Cu3Se2, Ni3Se4, and NiSe2. This catalyst demonstrated outstanding urea electrooxidation performance, achieving 10 mA cm-2 with just 1.31 V and sustaining stability for 96 h. Through in-situ Raman spectroscopy and ex-situ characterizations, it is discovered that NiOOH is formed through surface reconstruction in the UOR process, with high-valence Ni serving as the key site for effective urea oxidation. Moreover, the electrochemical analysis revealed that CuSey had dual effects. An analysis of XPS and electrochemical tests revealed that electron transfer from CuSey to NiSex within the CuSey/NiSex/NF heterostructure enhanced the UOR kinetics of the catalyst. Additionally, according to the in-situ Raman spectroscopy findings, the existence of CuSey facilitates a easier and faster surface reconstruction of NiSex, leading to the creation of additional active sites for urea oxidation. More significantly, this work provides an excellent "precatalyst" for highly efficient UOR, along with an in-depth understanding of the mechanism behind the structural changes in electrocatalysts and the discovery of their true active sites.
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- Ting Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
- College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, P. R. China 830017
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Luo Y, Zhang Y, Zhu J, Tian X, Liu G, Feng Z, Pan L, Liu X, Han N, Tan R. Material Engineering Strategies for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Catalysts. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400158. [PMID: 38745530 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Water electrolysis, a key enabler of hydrogen energy production, presents significant potential as a strategy for achieving net-zero emissions. However, the widespread deployment of water electrolysis is currently limited by the high-cost and scarce noble metal electrocatalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Given this challenge, design and synthesis of cost-effective and high-performance alternative catalysts have become a research focus, which necessitates insightful understandings of HER fundamentals and material engineering strategies. Distinct from typical reviews that concentrate only on the summary of recent catalyst materials, this review article shifts focus to material engineering strategies for developing efficient HER catalysts. In-depth analysis of key material design approaches for HER catalysts, such as doping, vacancy defect creation, phase engineering, and metal-support engineering, are illustrated along with typical research cases. A special emphasis is placed on designing noble metal-free catalysts with a brief discussion on recent advancements in electrocatalytic water-splitting technology. The article also delves into important descriptors, reliable evaluation parameters and characterization techniques, aiming to link the fundamental mechanisms of HER with its catalytic performance. In conclusion, it explores future trends in HER catalysts by integrating theoretical, experimental and industrial perspectives, while acknowledging the challenges that remain.
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- Yue Luo
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Mechatronical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultrual Univesity, Baoding, 07001, China
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- Warwick Electrochemical Engineering, WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- Warwick Electrochemical Engineering, WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- IDTECH (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Suzhou, 215217, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Key Laboratory of High Performance Structural Materials and Thermo-surface Processing (Guangxi University), Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 44, bus 2450, Heverlee, B-3001, Belgium
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- Warwick Electrochemical Engineering, WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
- Department of Chemcial Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom
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Diao L, Wang P, Feng G, Zhang B, Miao Z, Xu LP, Zhou J. Interface-Engineered 3D porous MoS 2-ReS 2 in-plane heterojunction as efficient hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:957-965. [PMID: 38330667 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.056] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Constructing in-plane heterojunctions with high interfacial density using two-dimensional materials represents a promising yet challenging avenue for enhancing the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water electrolysis. In this work, we report that three-dimensional porous MoS2-ReS2 in-plane heterojunctions, fabricated via chemical vapor deposition, exhibit robust electrocatalytic activity for the water splitting reaction. The optimized MoS2-ReS2 in-plane heterojunction achieves superior HER performance across a wide pH range, requiring an overpotential of only 200 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm-2 in alkaline seawater. Thus, it outperforms standalone MoS2 and ReS2. Furthermore, the catalyst exhibits remarkable stability, enduring up to 200 h in alkaline seawater. Experimental results coupled with density functional theory calculations confirm that electron redistribution at the MoS2-ReS2 heterointerface is likely driven by disparities in in-plane work functions between the two phases. This leads to charge accumulation at the interface, thereby enhancing the adsorptive activity of S atoms toward H* intermediates and facilitating the dissociation of water molecules at the interface. This discovery offers valuable insights into the electrocatalytic mechanisms at the interface and provides a roadmap for designing high-performance, earth-abundant HER electrocatalysts suitable for practical applications.
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- Lechen Diao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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Shi R, Zhang X, Li C, Zhao Y, Li R, Waterhouse GIN, Zhang T. Electrochemical oxidation of concentrated benzyl alcohol to high-purity benzaldehyde via superwetting organic-solid-water interfaces. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn0947. [PMID: 38669338 PMCID: PMC11051661 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn0947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Organic electrosynthesis in aqueous media is presently hampered by the poor solubility of many organic reactants and thus low purity of liquid products in electrolytes. Using the electrooxidation of benzyl alcohol (BA) as a model reaction, we present a "sandwich-type" organic-solid-water (OSW) system, consisting of BA organic phase, KOH aqueous electrolyte, and porous anodes with Janus-like superwettability. The system allows independent diffusion of BA molecules from the organic phase to electrocatalytic active sites, enabling efficient electrooxidation of high-concentration BA to benzaldehyde (97% Faradaic efficiency at ~180 mA cm-2) with substantially reduced ohmic loss compared to conventional solid-liquid systems. The confined organic-water boundary within the electrode channels suppresses the interdiffusion of molecules and ions into the counterphase, thus preventing the hydration and overoxidation of benzaldehyde during long-term electrocatalysis. As a result, the direct production of high-purity benzaldehyde (91.7%) is achieved in a flow cell, showcasing the effectiveness of electrocatalysis over OSW interfaces for the one-step synthesis of high-purity organic compounds.
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- Run Shi
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Petrochemical Research Institute, China National Petroleum Corporation, Beijing 112206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Wu Y, Huang G, Du S, Li M, Liu Q, Zhou Y, Jiang Z, Zhu X, Wang Y, Wang T, Tao L, Wang S. Electrocatalysis Boosts the Methanol Thermocatalytic Dehydrogenation for High-Purity H 2 and CO Production. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:9657-9664. [PMID: 38557037 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Hydrogen production from methanol represents an energy-sustainable way to produce ethanol, but it normally results in heavy CO2 emissions. The selective conversion of methanol into H2 and valuable chemical feedstocks offers a promising strategy; however, it is limited by the harsh operating conditions and low conversion efficiency. Herein, we realize efficient high-purity H2 and CO production from methanol by coupling the thermocatalytic methanol dehydrogenation with electrocatalytic hydrogen oxidation on a bifunctional Ru/C catalyst. Electrocatalysis enables the acceleration of C-H cleavage and reduces the partial pressure of hydrogen at the anode, which drives the chemical equilibrium and significantly enhances methanol dehydrogenation. Furthermore, a bilayer Ru/C + Pd/C electrode is designed to mitigate CO poisoning and facilitate hydrogen oxidation. As a result, a high yield of H2 (558.54 mmol h-1 g-1) with high purity (99.9%) was achieved by integrating an applied cell voltage of 0.4 V at 200 °C, superior to the conventional thermal and electrocatalytic processes, and CO is the main product at the anode. This work presents a new avenue for efficient H2 production together with valuable chemical synthesis from methanol.
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- Yujie Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, P. R. China
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Quan L, Jiang H, Mei G, Sun Y, You B. Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Overall and Hybrid Water Splitting. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3694-3812. [PMID: 38517093 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by renewable electricity has been recognized as a promising approach for green hydrogen production. Different from conventional strategies in developing electrocatalysts for the two half-reactions of water splitting (e.g., the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, HER and OER) separately, there has been a growing interest in designing and developing bifunctional electrocatalysts, which are able to catalyze both the HER and OER. In addition, considering the high overpotentials required for OER while limited value of the produced oxygen, there is another rapidly growing interest in exploring alternative oxidation reactions to replace OER for hybrid water splitting toward energy-efficient hydrogen generation. This Review begins with an introduction on the fundamental aspects of water splitting, followed by a thorough discussion on various physicochemical characterization techniques that are frequently employed in probing the active sites, with an emphasis on the reconstruction of bifunctional electrocatalysts during redox electrolysis. The design, synthesis, and performance of diverse bifunctional electrocatalysts based on noble metals, nonprecious metals, and metal-free nanocarbons, for overall water splitting in acidic and alkaline electrolytes, are thoroughly summarized and compared. Next, their application toward hybrid water splitting is also presented, wherein the alternative anodic reactions include sacrificing agents oxidation, pollutants oxidative degradation, and organics oxidative upgrading. Finally, a concise statement on the current challenges and future opportunities of bifunctional electrocatalysts for both overall and hybrid water splitting is presented in the hope of guiding future endeavors in the quest for energy-efficient and sustainable green hydrogen production.
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- Li Quan
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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Jeong DI, Kang D, Kang BK, Lee UY, Suh IY, Kim Y, Weon BM, Kim SW, Yoon DH. Self-Powered Water Splitting of Ni 3FeN@Fe 24N 10 Bifunctional Catalyst Improved Catalytic Activity and Durability by Forming Fe 24N 10 on Catalyst Surface via the Kirkendall Effect. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400374. [PMID: 38566523 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Highly efficient water splitting electrocatalyst for producing hydrogen as a renewable energy source offers potential to achieve net-zero. However, it has significant challenges in using transition metal electrocatalysts as alternatives to noble metals due to their low efficiency and durability, furthermore, the reliance on electricity generation for electrocatalysts from fossil fuels leads to unavoidable carbon emissions. Here, a highly efficient self-powered water splitting system integrated is designed with triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and Ni3FeN@Fe24N10 catalyst with improved catalytic activity and durability. First, the durability of the Ni3FeN catalyst is improved by forming N, P carbon shell using melamine, polyetherimide, and phytic acid. The catalyst activity is improved by generating Fe24N10 in the carbon shell through the Kirkendall effect. The synthesized Ni3FeN@Fe24N10 catalyst exhibited excellent bifunctional catalytic activity (ηOER = 261.8 mV and ηHER = 151.8 mV) and remarkable stability (91.7% in OER and 90.5% in HER) in 1 m KOH. Furthermore, to achieve ecofriendly electricity generation, a rotation-mode TENG that sustainably generate high-performance is realized using butylated melamine formaldehyde. As a result, H2 is successfully generated using the integrated system composed of the designed TENG and catalyst. The finding provides a promising approach for energy generation to achieve net-zero.
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- Dong In Jeong
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Materials, Devices, and Equipment Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Chungnam, 31538, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Energy Research Center, Soonchunhyang University, Chungnam, 31538, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Chen L, Wang L, Ren JT, Wang HY, Tian WW, Sun ML, Yuan ZY. Artificial Heterointerfaces with Regulated Charge Distribution of Ni Active Sites for Urea Oxidation Reaction. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400108. [PMID: 38558249 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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In contrast to the thermodynamically unfavorable anodic oxygen evolution reaction, the electrocatalytic urea oxidation reaction (UOR) presents a more favorable thermodynamic potential. However, the practical application of UOR has been hindered by sluggish kinetics. In this study, hierarchical porous nanosheet arrays featuring abundant Ni-WO3 heterointerfaces on nickel foam (Ni-WO3/NF) is introduced as a monolith electrode, demonstrating exceptional activity and stability toward UOR. The Ni-WO3/NF catalyst exhibits unprecedentedly rapid UOR kinetics (200 mA cm-2 at 1.384 V vs. RHE) and a high turnover frequency (0.456 s-1), surpassing most previously reported Ni-based catalysts, with negligible activity decay observed during a durability test lasting 150 h. Ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations elucidate that the WO3 interface significantly modulates the local charge distribution of Ni species, facilitating the generation of Ni3+ with optimal affinity for interacting with urea molecules and CO2 intermediates at heterointerfaces during UOR. This mechanism accelerates the interfacial electrocatalytic kinetics. Additionally, in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy provides deep insights into the substantial contribution of interfacial Ni-WO3 sites to UOR electrocatalysis, unraveling the underlying molecular-level mechanisms. Finally, the study explores the application of a direct urea fuel cell to inspire future practical implementations.
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- Lei Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Liu H, Zhang T, Cui D, Zheng Y, Cheng Y, Wang G, Chen L. Defective ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks for efficient solar-powered water oxidation via the ligand competition and etching effect. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:664-671. [PMID: 38071815 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks are considered to be promising electrocatalytic materials due to their ultrathin lamellar structure, ultrahigh porosity and large surface area, but there are still many challenges such as the embedding of organic ligands leading to low density of active sites and poor conductivity. Herein, we synthesize two-dimensional ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks nanosheet electrocatalysts via the one-step hydrothermal hydrogen peroxide etching method. The prepared FcNi-BDC-H2O2/NF exhibits excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance with a current density of 100 mA·cm-2 at only 258 mV and a small driving potential of 1.542 V (10 mA·cm-2) is required to achieve overall water splitting. Significantly, an overall water-cracked cell using a solar cell assembly achieves the solar hydrogen conversion efficiency of 19.5%. The introduction of high electronegativity ferrocene and the etching of H2O2 increase the Ni3+ content of FcNi-BDC-H2O2, and expose more unsaturated active sites, which improve the intrinsic activity of the catalysts and the mass transfer rate during the catalytic process. Moreover, the FcNi-BDC-H2O2/NF demonstrates significant urea oxidation reaction performance, achieving a potential of 1.35 V and producing 10 mA·cm-2. This study presents a viable approach to investigating highly efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction and urea oxidation reaction using MOF-based bifunctional catalysts.
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- Huan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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Xi Q, Xie F, Sun Z, Liu J, Zhang X, Wang Y, Zhou A, Ma X, Gao X, Yue X, Ren J, Fan C, Jian X, Li R. NiRu-Mo 2Ti 2C 3O 2 as an efficient catalyst for alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions: the role of bimetallic site interactions in promoting Volmer-step kinetics. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:7166-7176. [PMID: 38349087 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05892a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The Volmer step in alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs), which supplies H* to the following steps by cleaving H-O-H bonds, is considered the rate-determining step of the overall reaction. The Volmer step involves water dissociation and adsorbed hydroxyl (*OH) desorption; Ru-based catalysts display a compelling water dissociation process in an alkaline HER. Unfortunately, the strong affinity of Ru for *OH blocks the active sites, resulting in unsatisfactory performance during HER processes. Hence, this study investigates a series of key descriptors (ΔG*H2O, ΔG*H-OH, ΔG*H, and ΔG*OH) of TM (Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, or Pt)-Ru/Mo2Ti2C3O2 to systematically explore the effects of bimetallic site interactions on the kinetics of the Volmer step. The results indicate that bimetallic catalysts effectively reduced the strong adsorption of *OH on Ru sites; especially, the NiRu diatomic state shows the highest electron-donating ability, which promoted the smooth migration of *OH from Ru sites to Ni sites. Therefore, Ru, Ni and MXenes are suitable to serve as water adsorption and dissociation sites, *OH desorption sites, and H2 release sites, respectively. Ultimately, NiRu/Mo2Ti2C3O2 promotes Volmer kinetics and has the potential to improve alkaline HERs. This work provides theoretical support for the construction of synergistic MXene-based diatomic catalysts and their wide application in the field of alkaline HERs.
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- Qing Xi
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Xi'an North Huian Chemical Industries Co. Ltd, Xi'an 710302, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Compound Air Pollutions Identification and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, P. R. China
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Zhang C, Teng C, Guo S, Sun Y, Yu C, Jin X, Liu K, Jiang L. Superaerophilic/Superaerophobic NiFe-LDHs Electrode for Enhancing Overall Water Splitting in Alkaline Media. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1959-1966. [PMID: 38294858 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Overall water splitting, as a critical approach to producing green hydrogen, is greatly impeded by the mass transfer of gaseous bubbles and dissolved gas molecules. Herein, a bifunctional superaerophilic/superaerophobic (SAL/SAB) NiFe layered-double-hydroxides (LDHs) electrode has been developed, which can drive H2 and O2 bubbles out of the reaction system by asymmetric Laplace pressure and accelerate dissolved gases diffusion through reducing their diffusion distance. Consequently, the SAL/SAB NiFe-LDHs electrode exhibits excellent HER activity with an overpotential of -76 mV at -10 mA cm-2 and outstanding oxygen evolution reaction activity with an overpotential of 253 mV at 100 mA cm-2. The bifunctional SAL/SAB NiFe-LDHs electrode is further utilized in overall water splitting, which can achieve 10 mA cm-2 with a cell voltage of 1.54 V. This work provides an efficient strategy to improve the efficiency of overall water splitting and can stimulate new electrode design in various gas-involved processes.
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- Chunhui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development PetroChina, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Liu TK, Jang GY, Kim S, Zhang K, Zheng X, Park JH. Organic Upgrading through Photoelectrochemical Reactions: Toward Higher Profits. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300315. [PMID: 37382404 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300315] [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: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Aqueous photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells have long been considered a promising technology to convert solar energy into hydrogen. However, the solar-to-H2 (STH) efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PEC water splitting are significantly limited by sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics and the low economic value of the produced O2 , hindering the practical commercialization of PEC cells. Recently, organic upgrading PEC reactions, especially for alternative OERs, have received tremendous attention, which improves not only the STH efficiency but also the economic effectiveness of the overall reaction. In this review, PEC reaction fundamentals and reactant-product cost analysis of organic upgrading reactions are briefly reviewed, recent advances made in organic upgrading reactions, which are categorized by their reactant substrates, such as methanol, ethanol, glycol, glycerol, and complex hydrocarbons, are then summarized and discussed. Finally, the current status, further outlooks, and challenges toward industrial applications are discussed.
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- Tae-Kyung Liu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Liu X, Gong L, Wang L, Chang C, Su P, Dou Y, Dou SX, Li Y, Gong F, Liu J. Enabling Ultrafine Ru Nanoparticles with Tunable Electronic Structures via a Double-Shell Hollow Interlayer Confinement Strategy toward Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Performance. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:592-600. [PMID: 38039420 PMCID: PMC10797610 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Engineering of the catalysts' structural stability and electronic structure could enable high-throughput H2 production over electrocatalytic water splitting. Herein, a double-shell interlayer confinement strategy is proposed to modulate the spatial position of Ru nanoparticles in hollow carbon nanoreactors for achieving tunable sizes and electronic structures toward enhanced H2 evolution. Specifically, the Ru can be anchored in either the inner layer (Ru-DSC-I) or the external shell (Ru-DSC-E) of double-shell nanoreactors, and the size of Ru is reduced from 2.2 to 0.9 nm because of the double-shell confinement effect. The electronic structures are efficiently optimized thereby stabilizing active sites and lowering the reaction barrier. According to finite element analysis results, the mesoscale mass diffusion can be promoted in the double-shell configuration. The Ru-DSC-I nanoreactor exhibits a much lower overpotential (η10 = 73.5 mV) and much higher stability (100 mA cm-2). Our work might shed light on the precise design of multishell catalysts with efficient refining electrostructures toward electrosynthesis applications.
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- Xiaoyan Liu
- Key
Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science and Technology of Henan
Province, College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
- State
Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute
of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, PR China
- Institute
of Industrial Catalysis, Zhejiang University
of Technology, Hangzhou Chaowang Road 18, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, PR China
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- Key
Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science and Technology of Henan
Province, College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute
of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, PR China
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- Key
Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science and Technology of Henan
Province, College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute
of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, PR China
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- Institute
of Energy Materials Science, University
of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- Institute
of Energy Materials Science, University
of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- Institute
of Industrial Catalysis, Zhejiang University
of Technology, Hangzhou Chaowang Road 18, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, PR China
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- Key
Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science and Technology of Henan
Province, College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute
of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, PR China
- DICP-Surrey
Joint Centre for Future Materials, Department
of Chemical and Process Engineering and Advanced Technology Institute
of University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, U.K.
- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner
Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010021, PR China
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Kotwal P, Jasrotia R, Vidya Nidhi A, Ahmed J, Thakur S, Kandwal A, Fazil M, Alshehri SM, Ahmad T, Verma A, Sharma N, Kumar R. Photo/electro catalytic green hydrogen production promoted by Ga modified Co 0.6Cu 0.4Fe 2O 4 nano catalysts. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 241:117669. [PMID: 37980993 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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The current work concentrates on the fabrication of Ga doped Co0.6Cu0.4Fe2O4 nanocatalysts via sol-gel auto-combustion (SGA) for the production of green and sustainable source of energy i.e., hydrogen through photocatalytic and electrocatalytic routes. Single-phased cubic crystal structure with Fd3m geometry was observed through XRD patterns. FESEM images show the aggregated and spherical shaped grains with distinct grain boundaries and average grain size of 1.04 and 1.39 μm for the Co0.6Cu0.4Fe2O4, and Co0.6Cu0.4Ga0.02Fe1.98O4 nanomaterials. Soft magnetic behaviour with a coercivity (Hc) and saturation magnetization (Ms) of 235.32-357.26 Oe and 54.65-61.11 emu/g was obtained for the produced nanomaterials. The estimation of photocatalytic nature for generating H2 was conducted using the sacrificial agents i.e., 0.128 M Na2S and 0.079 M Na2SO3. The analysis focused on measuring the maximum H2 generation was achieved by photocatalysts throughout three consecutive 4-h cycles. Out of all compositions, Co0.6Cu0.4Ga0.02Fe1.98O4 nanomaterial have the highest photocatalytic activity of 16.71 mmol gcat-1. However, the electrocatalytic behaviour of prepared Co0.6Cu0.4GaxFe2-xO4 (x = 0.00-0.03) electrocatalysts were determined for HER (Hydrogen evolution reaction) reaction. The overpotential values of Co0.6Cu0.4Fe2O4, Co0.6Cu0.4Ga0.01Fe1.99O4, Co0.6Cu0.4Ga0.02Fe1.98O4, and Co0.6Cu0.4Ga0.03Fe1.97O4 catalysts at 10 mA cm-2 were -0.81, -0.85, -1.03, and 1.21 V, correspondingly. Thus, at cathode current density of 10 mA/cm-2, an elevation in overpotential was noted, which indicates that the undoped Co0.6Cu0.4Fe2O4 (x = 0.00) electrocatalyst have remarkable electrocatalytic HER activity. Consequently, owing to photo/electro catalytic water splitting traits, the prepared catalysts are highly efficient for the green hydrogen generation.
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- Pinki Kotwal
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University, Bajhol, Solan, H.P., India; Govt. MAM College, Jammu, India
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University, Bajhol, Solan, H.P., India; Himalayan Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Shoolini University, Bajhol, Solan, H.P., India.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University, Solan, H.P, 173229, India
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University, Bajhol, Solan, H.P., India; Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, ICFAI University, Baddi, H.P., India
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- Govt. Degree College for Women, Kathua, J & K, India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Sardar Patel University, Mandi, HP, 175001, India.
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Liu M, Zhou Q, Ren T, Yu H, Deng K, Wang Z, Wang H, Wang L, Xu Y. Electronic structure engineering on Co-based metal-organic frameworks for concurrent electrocatalytic hydrogen generation and formate electrosynthesis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:348-351. [PMID: 38078506 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03838f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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A facile one-step solvothermal method was developed to synthesize Ir-doped Co-based metal-organic framework (CoIr-MOF) nanoarrays as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for water-glucose co-electrolysis. It was demonstrated that in situ incorporation of a low-content of Ir cations could modulate the electronic structure of Co active centers and thus boost the electrocatalytic performance towards both the hydrogen evolution reaction and glucose-to-formate oxidation reaction.
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- Mengying Liu
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 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, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China.
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Dong Y, Liu S, Deng W, Zhang H, Liu G, Wang X. Modulating Electronic Structures of Bimetallic Co-Fe Sulfide Ultrathin Nanosheet Supported on g-C 3N 4 Promoting Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1557-1565. [PMID: 37806063 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.189] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Heteroatom doping is a possible way to regulate the catalytic capability of electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). This work focuses on the development of bimetallic Cobalt-Iron sulfide ultrathin nanosheets supported on the graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) catalyst as efficient HER electrocatalysts (CoS2/FeS2/CN) with good stability at wide pH value. The ultrathin nanosheet exposes more active sites and enhances the catalyst activity. Electrochemical experiments demonstrate that adding g-C3N4 and Fe to CoS2 increases its catalytic activity and stability. Furthermore, g-C3N4 and Fe co-doped with CoS2 can modulate electronic structures on the interface. The CoS2/FeS2/CN exhibits outstanding HER performance, reaching a current density of 10 mA cm-2 with overpotentials of only 76.5 mV in an acidic solution and 175.6 mV in an alkaline solution. It also demonstrates exceptional durability, superior to commercial platinum/carbon catalysts. This work introduces a promising approach for designing low-cost, high-performance HER electrocatalysts with a wide pH range.
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- Yan Dong
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Yu Z, Liu L. Recent Advances in Hybrid Seawater Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2308647. [PMID: 38143285 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Seawater electrolysis (SWE) is a promising and potentially cost-effective approach to hydrogen production, considering that seawater is vastly abundant and SWE is able to combine with offshore renewables producing green hydrogen. However, SWE has long been suffering from technical challenges including the high energy demand and interference of chlorine chemistry, leading electrolyzers to a low efficiency and short lifespan. In this context, hybrid SWE, operated by replacing the energy-demanding oxygen evolution reaction and interfering chlorine evolution reaction (CER) with a thermodynamically more favorable anodic oxidation reaction (AOR) or by designing innovative electrolyzer cells, has recently emerged as a better alternative, which not only allows SWE to occur in a safe and energy-saving manner without the notorious CER, but also enables co-production of value-added chemicals or elimination of environmental pollutants. This review provides a first account of recent advances in hybrid SWE for hydrogen production. The substitutional AOR of various small molecules or redox mediators, in couple with hydrogen evolution from seawater, is comprehensively summarized. Moreover, how the electrolyzer cell design helps in hybrid SWE is briefly discussed. Last, the current challenges and future outlook about the development of the hybrid SWE technology are outlined.
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- Zhipeng Yu
- Frontier Research Center, Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
- Clean Energy Cluster, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Avenida Mestre Jose Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Frontier Research Center, Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
- Clean Energy Cluster, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Avenida Mestre Jose Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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Zhu J, Dai J, Xu Y, Liu X, Wang Z, Liu H, Li G. Photo-enhanced dehydrogenation of formic acid on Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6819-6829. [PMID: 38059022 PMCID: PMC10696931 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00663h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Coupling visible light with Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures has effectively enhanced formic acid (FA) dehydrogenation at room temperature. Unlike conventional heating to achieve higher product yield, the plasmonic effect supplies a unique surface environment through the local electromagnetic field and hot charge carriers, avoiding unfavorable energy consumption and attenuated selectivity. In this minireview, we summarized the latest advances in plasmon-enhanced FA dehydrogenation, including geometry/size-dependent dehydrogenation activities, and further catalytic enhancement by coupling local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with Fermi level engineering or alloying effect. Furthermore, some representative cases were taken to interpret the mechanisms of hot charge carriers and the local electromagnetic field on molecular adsorption/activation. Finally, a summary of current limitations and future directions was outlined from the perspectives of mechanism and materials design for the field of plasmon-enhanced FA decomposition.
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- Jiannan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
- Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute Shenzhen 518000 PR China
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Zhang Y, Zhang W, Lei Y, Huang J, Lin Z, Lai Y. Iron-optimized oxygen vacancy concentration to strengthen the electrocatalytic ability of the urea oxidation reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:14395-14398. [PMID: 38010126 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03889k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Iron-modified Ni(OH)2/NiSe2 enhances oxygen vacancies, expanding the electrochemically active surface area, which exhibiting superior selectivity and stability in urea oxidation reaction, outperforming pristine Ni(OH)2@NiSe2. It also demonstrates superior catalytic performance in the oxidation reactions of other small molecules.
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- Yingzhen Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst (NERC-CFC), College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst (NERC-CFC), College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst (NERC-CFC), College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst (NERC-CFC), College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst (NERC-CFC), College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China.
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, P. R. China
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Wang J, Zhang X. Pt nanoparticles-decorated molybdenum nitrides for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34057-34063. [PMID: 38020039 PMCID: PMC10662210 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06954k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Exploring low cost and high efficiency catalysts for hydrogen production from electrochemical water splitting is preferable and remains a significant challenge. As an alternative to Pt-based catalysts, molybdenum nitrides have attracted more attention for their hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, their performance is restricted due to the strong bonding of Mo-H. Herein, molybdenum nitrides with Pt-doping are fabricated to enhance the catalytic activity for HER in acidic solution. As expected, Pt (5 wt%)-MoNx delivers a low overpotential of 47 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 with a high exchange current density (j0 = 0.98 mA cm-2). The superior performance is attributed to the modified electronic structure of Mo with Pt incorporation.
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- Jie Wang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Science and Technology Jincheng Shanxi 048000 China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Reducing Emissions from Coal Combustion, Engineering Research Center of Environmental Thermal Technology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Key Laboratory of Energy Carbon Reduction and Resource Utilization, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250061 China
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Wang B, Yang F, Feng L. Recent Advances in Co-Based Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302866. [PMID: 37434101 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Water splitting is a promising technique in the sustainable "green hydrogen" generation to meet energy demands of modern society. Its industrial application is heavily dependent on the development of novel catalysts with high performance and low cost for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). As a typical non-precious metal, cobalt-based catalysts have gained tremendous attention in recent years and shown a great prospect of commercialization. However, the complexity of the composition and structure of newly-developed Co-based catalysts make it urgent to comprehensively retrospect and summarize their advance and design strategies. Hence, in this review, the reaction mechanism of HER is first introduced and the possible role of the Co component during electrocatalysis is discussed. Then, various design strategies that could effectively enhance the intrinsic activity are summarized, including surface vacancy engineering, heteroatom doping, phase engineering, facet regulation, heterostructure construction, and the support effect. The recent progress of the advanced Co-based HER electrocatalysts is discussed, emphasizing that the application of the above design strategies can significantly improve performance by regulating the electronic structure and optimizing the binding energy to the crucial intermediates. At last, the prospects and challenges of Co-based catalysts are shown according to the viewpoint from fundamental explorations to industrial applications.
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- Bin Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No 180, Siwangting Road, Yangzhou, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No 180, Siwangting Road, Yangzhou, 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No 180, Siwangting Road, Yangzhou, 225002, China
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Allangawi A, Kosar N, Ayub K, Gilani MA, Zainal Arfan NHB, Hamid MHSA, Imran M, Sheikh NS, Mahmood T. Decorating Mg 12O 12 Nanocage with Late First-Row Transition Metals To Act as Single-Atom Catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:37820-37829. [PMID: 37867697 PMCID: PMC10586255 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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In the pursuit of sustainable clean energy sources, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has attained significant interest from the scientific community. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are among the most promising candidates for future electrocatalysis because they possess high thermal stability, effective electrical conductivity, and excellent percentage atom utilization. In the present study, the applicability of late first-row transition metals (Fe-Zn) decorated on the magnesium oxide nanocage (TM@Mg12O12) as SACs for the HER has been studied, via density functional theory. The late first-row transition metals have been chosen as they have high abundance and are relatively low-cost. Among the studied systems, results show that the Fe@Mg12O12 SAC is the best candidate for catalyzing the HER reaction as it exhibits the lowest activation barrier for HER. Moreover, Fe@Mg12O12 shows high stability (Eint = -1.64 eV), which is essential in designing SACs to prevent aggregation of the metal. Furthermore, the results of the electronic properties' analysis showed that the HOMO-LUMO gap of the nanocage is decreased significantly upon doping of Fe (from 4.81 to 2.28 eV), indicating an increase in the conductivity of the system. This study highlights the potential application of the TM@nanocage SAC systems as effective HER catalysts.
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- Abdulrahman Allangawi
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, University
of Bahrain, Sakhir 32038, Bahrain
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- Department
of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 00000, Pakistan
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- Chemical
Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti
Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid
University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical
Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti
Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, University
of Bahrain, Sakhir 32038, Bahrain
- Department
of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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Qi J, Du Y, Yang Q, Jiang N, Li J, Ma Y, Ma Y, Zhao X, Qiu J. Energy-saving and product-oriented hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis enabled by electrochemistry pairing and product engineering. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6263. [PMID: 37805528 PMCID: PMC10560254 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41997-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) electrosynthesis through oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is drawing worldwide attention, whereas suffering seriously from the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the difficult extraction of thermodynamically unstable H2O2. Herein, we present an electrosynthesis protocol involving coupling ORR-to-H2O2 with waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) upcycling and the first H2O2 conversion strategy. Ni-Mn bimetal- and onion carbon-based catalysts are designed to catalyze ORR-to-H2O2 and ethylene glycol electrooxidation with the Faradaic efficiency of 97.5% (H2O2) and 93.0% (formate). This electrolysis system runs successfully at only 0.927 V to achieve an industrial-scale current density of 400 mA cm-2, surpassing all reported H2O2 electrosynthesis systems. H2O2 product is upgraded through two downstream routes of converting H2O2 into sodium perborate and dibenzoyl peroxide. Techno-economic evolution highlights the high gross profit of the ORR || PET upcycling protocol over HER || PET upcycling and ORR || OER. This work provides an energy-saving methodology for the electrosynthesis of H2O2 and other chemicals.
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- Jun Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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Wang J, Abazari R, Sanati S, Ejsmont A, Goscianska J, Zhou Y, Dubal DP. Water-Stable Fluorous Metal-Organic Frameworks with Open Metal Sites and Amine Groups for Efficient Urea Electrocatalytic Oxidation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300673. [PMID: 37376842 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is one of the promising alternative anodic reactions to water oxidation that has attracted extensive attention in green hydrogen production. The application of specifically designed electrocatalysts capable of declining energy consumption and environmental consequences is one of the major challenges in this field. Therefore, the goal is to achieve a resistant, low-cost, and environmentally friendly electrocatalyst. Herein, a water-stable fluorinated Cu(II) metalorganic framework (MOF) {[Cu2 (L)(H2 O)2 ]·(5DMF)(4H2 O)}n (Cu-FMOF-NH2 ; H4 L = 3,5-bis(2,4-dicarboxylic acid)-4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline) is developed utilizing an angular tetracarboxylic acid ligand that incorporates both trifluoromethyl (-CF3 ) and amine (-NH2 ) groups. The tailored structure of Cu-FMOF-NH2 where linkers are connected by fluoride bridges and surrounded by dicopper nodes reveals a 4,24T1 topology. When employed as electrocatalyst, Cu-FMOF-NH2 requires only 1.31 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) to deliver 10 mA cm-2 current density in 1.0 m KOH with 0.33 m urea electrolyte and delivered an even higher current density (50 mA cm-2 ) at 1.47 V versus RHE. This performance is superior to several reported catalysts including commercial RuO2 catalyst with overpotential of 1.52 V versus RHE. This investigation opens new opportunities to develop and utilize pristine MOFs as a potential electrocatalyst for various catalytic reactions.
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- Jinhu Wang
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55181-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55181-83111, Iran
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- Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Technology, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Technology, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Centre for Materials Science, School of Chemistry & Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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Feng C, Lv M, Shao J, Wu H, Zhou W, Qi S, Deng C, Chai X, Yang H, Hu Q, He C. Lattice Strain Engineering of Ni 2 P Enables Efficient Catalytic Hydrazine Oxidation-Assisted Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2305598. [PMID: 37433070 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis provides new opportunities to enable energy-saving hydrogen production while solving the issue of hydrazine pollution. Here, the synthesis of compressively strained Ni2 P as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for boosting both the anodic hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR) and cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is reported. Different from a multistep synthetic method that induces lattice strain by creating core-shell structures, a facile strategy is developed to tune the strain of Ni2 P via dual-cation co-doping. The obtained Ni2 P with a compressive strain of -3.62% exhibits significantly enhanced activity for both the HzOR and HER than counterparts with tensile strain and without strain. Consequently, the optimized Ni2 P delivers current densities of 10 and 100 mA cm-2 at small cell voltages of 0.16 and 0.39 V for hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis, respectively. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the compressive strain promotes water dissociation and concurrently tunes the adsorption strength of hydrogen intermediates, thereby facilitating the HER process on Ni2 P. As for the HzOR, the compressive strain reduces the energy barrier of the potential-determining step for the dehydrogenation of *N2 H4 to *N2 H3 . Clearly, this work paves a facile pathway to the synthesis of lattice-strained electrocatalysts via the dual-cation co-doping.
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- Chao Feng
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, P. R. China
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Gidi L, Amalraj J, Tenreiro C, Ramírez G. Recent progress, trends, and new challenges in the electrochemical production of green hydrogen coupled to selective electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). RSC Adv 2023; 13:28307-28336. [PMID: 37753399 PMCID: PMC10519153 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05623f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The production of clean electrical energy and the correct use of waste materials are two topics that currently concern humanity. In order to face both problems, extensive work has been done on the electrolytic production of green H2 coupled with the electrooxidative upgrading of biomass platform molecules. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is obtained from forest waste biomass and can be selectively oxidized to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) by electrochemical pathways. FDCA is an attractive precursor to polyethylene furanoate (PEF), with the potential to replace petroleum-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). An integrated electrochemical system can simultaneously produce H2 and FDCA at a lower energy cost than that required for electrolytic water splitting. Here, the benefits of the electrochemical production of H2 and FDCA over other production methods are presented, as well as the innovative applications of each reaction product and the advantages of carrying out both reactions in a coupled system. The recently reported progress is disclosed, through an exploration of electrocatalyst materials used in simultaneous production, including the use of nickel foams (NF) as modification substrates, noble and non-noble metals, metal non-oxides, metal oxides, spinel oxides and the introduction of oxygen vacancies. Based on the latest trends, the next challenges associated with its large-scale production are proposed for its implementation in the industrial world. This work can offer a guideline for the detailed understanding of the electrooxidation of HMF towards FDCA with the production of H2, as well as the design of advanced electrocatalysts for the sustainable use of renewable resources.
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- Leyla Gidi
- Laboratory of Material Science, Chemistry Institute of Natural Resources, Universidad de Talca P.O. Box 747 Talca 3460000 Chile
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- Laboratory of Material Science, Chemistry Institute of Natural Resources, Universidad de Talca P.O. Box 747 Talca 3460000 Chile
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- Industrial Technologies Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Talca Curicó 3340000 Chile
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860 Santiago 7820436 Chile
- Millenium Institute on Green Ammonia as Energy Vector (MIGA) Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul Santiago 7820436 Chile
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Chen D, Ding Y, Cao X, Wang L, Lee H, Lin G, Li W, Ding G, Sun L. Highly Efficient Biomass Upgrading by a Ni-Cu Electrocatalyst Featuring Passivation of Water Oxidation Activity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309478. [PMID: 37486710 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Electricity-driven organo-oxidations have shown an increasing potential recently. However, oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the primary competitive reaction, especially under high current densities, which leads to low Faradaic efficiency (FE) of the product and catalyst detachment from the electrode. Here, we report a bimetallic Ni-Cu electrocatalyst supported on Ni foam (Ni-Cu/NF) to passivate the OER process while the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is significantly enhanced. A current density of 1000 mA cm-2 can be achieved at 1.50 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode, and both FE and yield keep close to 100 % over a wide range of potentials. Both experimental results and theoretical calculations reveal that Cu doping impedes the OH* deprotonation to O* and hereby OER process is greatly passivated. Those instructive results provide a new approach to realizing highly efficient biomass upgrading by regulating the OER activity.
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- Dexin Chen
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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Feng Y, He X, Cheng M, Zhu Y, Wang W, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Zhang G. Selective Adsorption Behavior Modulation on Nickel Selenide by Heteroatom Implantation and Heterointerface Construction Achieves Efficient Co-production of H 2 and Formate. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301986. [PMID: 37096917 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Glycerol-assisted hybrid water electrolysis is a potential strategy to achieve energy-efficient hydrogen production. However, the design of an efficient catalyst for the specific reaction is still a key challenge, which suffers from the barrier of regulating the adsorption characteristics of distinctive intermediates in different reactions. Herein, a novel rationale that achieves selective adsorption behavior modulation for self-supported nickel selenide electrode by heteroatom implantation and heterointerface construction through electrodeposition is developed, which can realize nichetargeting optimization on hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR), respectively. Specifically, the prepared Mo-doped Ni3 Se2 electrode exhibits superior catalytic activity for HER, while the NiSe-Ni3 Se2 electrode exhibits high Faradaic efficiency (FE) towards formate production for GOR. A two-electrode electrolyzer exhibits superb activity that only needs an ultralow cell voltage of 1.40 V to achieve 40 mA cm-2 with a high FE (97%) for formate production. Theoretical calculation unravels that the introduction of molybdenum contributes to the deviation of the d-band center of Ni3 Se2 from the Fermi level, which is conducive to hydrogen desorption. Meanwhile, the construction of the heterojunction induces the distortion of the surface structure of nickel selenide, which exposes highly active nickel sites for glycerol adsorption, thus contributing to the excellent electrocatalytic performance.
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- Yafei Feng
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Computational Nano-Material Science Guizhou Education University, Guiyang, 550018, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Li S, Liu D, Wang G, Ma P, Wang X, Wang J, Ma R. Vertical 3D Nanostructures Boost Efficient Hydrogen Production Coupled with Glycerol Oxidation Under Alkaline Conditions. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:189. [PMID: 37515627 PMCID: PMC10387032 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01150-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Hydrogen production from electrolytic water is an important sustainable technology to realize renewable energy conversion and carbon neutrality. However, it is limited by the high overpotential of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode. To reduce the operating voltage of electrolyzer, herein thermodynamically favorable glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) is proposed to replace the OER. Moreover, vertical NiO flakes and NiMoNH nanopillars are developed to boost the reaction kinetics of anodic GOR and cathodic hydrogen evolution, respectively. Meanwhile, excluding the explosion risk of mixed H2/O2, a cheap organic membrane is used to replace the expensive anion exchange membrane in the electrolyzer. Impressively, the electrolyzer delivers a remarkable reduction of operation voltage by 280 mV, and exhibits good long-term stability. This work provides a new paradigm of hydrogen production with low cost and good feasibility.
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- Shanlin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, People's Republic of China
- The State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, People's Republic of China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou, 318000, People's Republic of China.
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tanshang, 063210, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, 99 Xuefu Road, Suzhou, 215011, People's Republic of China.
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Chen ZJ, Dong J, Wu J, Shao Q, Luo N, Xu M, Sun Y, Tang Y, Peng J, Cheng HM. Acidic enol electrooxidation-coupled hydrogen production with ampere-level current density. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4210. [PMID: 37452034 PMCID: PMC10349090 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39848-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Hydrogen production coupled with biomass upgrading is vital for future sustainable energy developments. However, most biomass electrooxidation reactions suffer from high working voltage and low current density, which substantially hinder large-scale industrial applications. Herein, we report an acidic hydrogen production system that combined anodic ascorbic acid electrooxidation with cathodic hydrogen evolution. Unlike C-H and O-H bonds cleavage with slow kinetics in conventional organic oxidation, the highly active enol structure in ascorbic acid allows for an ultralow overpotential of only 12 mV@10 mA/cm2 using Fe single-atom catalysts, and reaches 1 A/cm2 at only 0.75 V (versus reversible hydrogen electrode) with approximately 100% Faraday efficiency for hydrogen production. Furthermore, the fabricated two-electrode membrane-free electrolyser delivers an industrial current density of 2 A/cm2@1.1 V at 60 °C (2.63 kWh/Nm3 H2), which requires half of the electricity consumption in conventional water electrolysis (~5 kWh/Nm3 H2). This work provides a new avenue for achieving industrial-scale hydrogen production from biomass.
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- Zheng-Jie Chen
- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Kahlstorf T, Hausmann JN, Sontheimer T, Menezes PW. Challenges for Hybrid Water Electrolysis to Replace the Oxygen Evolution Reaction on an Industrial Scale. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2200242. [PMID: 37483419 PMCID: PMC10362115 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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To enable a future society based on sun and wind energy, transforming electricity into chemical energy in the form of fuels is crucial. This transformation can be achieved in an electrolyzer performing water splitting, where at the anode, water is oxidized to oxygen-oxygen evolution reaction (OER)-to produce protons and electrons that can be combined at the cathode to form hydrogen-hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). While hydrogen is a desired fuel, the obtained oxygen has no economic value. A techno-economically more suitable alternative is hybrid water electrolysis, where value-added oxidation reactions of abundant organic feedstocks replace the OER. However, tremendous challenges remain for the industrial-scale application of hybrid water electrolysis. Herein, these challenges, including the higher kinetic overpotentials of organic oxidation reactions compared to the OER, the small feedstock availably and product demand of these processes compared to the HER (and carbon dioxide reduction), additional purifications costs, and electrocatalytic challenges to meet the industrially required activities, selectivities, and especially long-term stabilities are critically discussed. It is anticipated that this perspective helps the academic research community to identify industrially relevant research questions concerning hybrid water electrolysis.
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- Till Kahlstorf
- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
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- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
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- Strategy Department of Energy and InformationHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieHahn‐Meitner‐Platz 114109BerlinGermany
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- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis–CatLabHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und EnergieAlbert‐Einstein‐Str. 1512489BerlinGermany
- Department of ChemistryTechnische Universität BerlinStraße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C210623BerlinGermany
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Xin Y, Shen K, Guo T, Chen L, Li Y. Coupling Hydrazine Oxidation with Seawater Electrolysis for Energy-Saving Hydrogen Production over Bifunctional CoNC Nanoarray Electrocatalysts. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300019. [PMID: 36840653 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Seawater electrolysis is a promising method to produce H2 without relying on scarce freshwater resource, but its high energy consumption and inevitable accompany of competitive chlorine oxidation reaction (ClOR) are still great technological challenges. Herein, a metal-organic framework (MOF)-templated pyrolysis strategy to prepare uniform cobalt/nitrogen-codoped carbon nanosheet arrays on carbon cloth (CC@CoNC) as highly-efficient but low-cost bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrazine-assisted seawater electrolysis is explored. The optimized CoNC nanosheet arrays can be used as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst to catalyze hydrazine oxidation reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction, remarkably reducing the energy consumption and nicely overcome the undesired anodic corrosion problems caused by ClOR. Impressively, a hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis system is successfully assembled by using the optimized CC@CoNC as both cathode and anode, which only needs an ultra-low cell voltage of 0.557 V and an electricity consumption of 1.22 kW h per cubic meter of H2 to achieve 200 mA cm-2 . Furthermore, the optimized CC@CoNC can also show greatly improved stability in the hydrazine-assisted seawater electrolysis system for H2 production, which can work steadily for above 40 h at ≈10 mA cm-2 . This study may offer great opportunities for obtaining hydrogen energy from infinite ocean resource by an eco-friendly method.
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- Yu Xin
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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Gao Y, Liang S, Liu B, Jiang C, Xu C, Zhang X, Liang P, Elimelech M, Huang X. Subtle tuning of nanodefects actuates highly efficient electrocatalytic oxidation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2059. [PMID: 37045829 PMCID: PMC10097648 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37676-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Achieving controllable fine-tuning of defects in catalysts at the atomic level has become a zealous pursuit in catalysis-related fields. However, the generation of defects is quite random, and their flexible manipulation lacks theoretical basis. Herein, we present a facile and highly controllable thermal tuning strategy that enables fine control of nanodefects via subtle manipulation of atomic/lattice arrangements in electrocatalysts. Such thermal tuning endows common carbon materials with record high efficiency in electrocatalytic degradation of pollutants. Systematic characterization and calculations demonstrate that an optimal thermal tuning can bring about enhanced electrocatalytic efficiency by manipulating the N-centered annulation-volatilization reactions and C-based sp3/sp2 configuration alteration. Benefiting from this tuning strategy, the optimized electrocatalytic anodic membrane successfully achieves >99% pollutant (propranolol) degradation during a flow-through (~2.5 s for contact time), high-flux (424.5 L m-2 h-1), and long-term (>720 min) electrocatalytic filtration test at a very low energy consumption (0.029 ± 0.010 kWh m-3 order-1). Our findings highlight a controllable preparation approach of catalysts while also elucidating the molecular level mechanisms involved.
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- Yifan Gao
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06520-8286, USA.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Wang CP, Lin YX, Cui L, Zhu J, Bu XH. 2D Metal-Organic Frameworks as Competent Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207342. [PMID: 36605002 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Hydrogen, a clean and flexible energy carrier, can be efficiently produced by electrocatalytic water splitting. To accelerate the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction kinetics in the splitting process, highly active electrocatalysts are essential for lowering the energy barriers, thereby improving the efficiency of overall water splitting. Combining the distinctive advantages of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with the physicochemical properties of 2D materials such as large surface area, tunable structure, accessible active sites, and enhanced conductivity, 2D MOFs have attracted intensive attention in the field of electrocatalysis. Different strategies, such as improving the conductivities of MOFs, reducing the thicknesses of MOF nanosheets, and integrating MOFs with conductive particles or substrates, are developed to promote the catalytic performances of pristine MOFs. This review summarizes the recent advances of pristine 2D MOF-based electrocatalysts for water electrolysis. In particular, their intrinsic electrocatalytic properties are detailly analyzed to reveal important roles of inherent MOF active centers, or other in situ generated active phases from MOFs responsible for the catalytic reactions. Finally, the challenges and development prospects of pristine 2D MOFs for the future applications in overall water splitting are discussed.
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- Chao-Peng Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule-Based Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule-Based Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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Zang Y, Lu DQ, Wang K, Li B, Peng P, Lan YQ, Zang SQ. A pyrolysis-free Ni/Fe bimetallic electrocatalyst for overall water splitting. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1792. [PMID: 36997545 PMCID: PMC10063682 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37530-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Catalysts capable of electrochemical overall water splitting in acidic, neutral, and alkaline solution are important materials. This work develops bifunctional catalysts with single atom active sites through a pyrolysis-free route. Starting with a conjugated framework containing Fe sites, the addition of Ni atoms is used to weaken the adsorption of electrochemically generated intermediates, thus leading to more optimized energy level sand enhanced catalytic performance. The pyrolysis-free synthesis also ensured the formation of well-defined active sites within the framework structure, providing ideal platforms to understand the catalytic processes. The as-prepared catalyst exhibits efficient catalytic capability for electrochemical water splitting in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes. At a current density of 10 mA cm-2, the overpotential for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution is 23/201 mV and 42/194 mV in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 1 M KOH, respectively. Our work not only develops a route towards efficient catalysts applicable across a wide range of pH values, it also provides a successful showcase of a model catalyst for in-depth mechanistic insight into electrochemical water splitting.
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- Ying Zang
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang, 473061, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Tumor Theranostical Cluster Materials, Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Jiang S, Xiao T, Xu C, Wang S, Peng HQ, Zhang W, Liu B, Song YF. Passivating Oxygen Evolution Activity of NiFe-LDH through Heterostructure Engineering to Realize High-Efficiency Electrocatalytic Formate and Hydrogen Co-Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2208027. [PMID: 36965029 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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An electrocatalytic methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) is proposed to replace oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis owing to the favorable thermodynamics of MOR than OER. However, there is still a competition between the MOR and the OER when the applied potential is in the conventional OER zone. How to inhibit OER while maintaining efficient MOR is an open and challenging question, and there are few reports focusing on this thus far. Herein, by taking NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) as a model catalyst due to its intrinsically high catalytic activity for the OER, the perspective of inhibiting OER is shown and thus promoting MOR through a heterogenous engineering of NiFe-LDH. The engineered heterostructure comprising NiFe-LDH and in situ formed NiFe-hexylaminobenzene (NiFe-HAB) coordination polymer exhibits outstanding electrocatalytic capability for methanol oxidation to formic acid (e.g., the Faradaic efficiencies (FEs) of formate product are close to 100% at various current densities, all of which are much larger than those (53-65%) on unmodified NiFe-LDH). Mechanism studies unlock the modification of NiFe-HAB passivates the OER activity of NiFe-LDH through tailoring the free energies for element reaction steps of the OER and increasing the free energy of the rate-determining step, consequently leading to efficient MOR.
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- Shuai Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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