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Na G, Zheng H, Chen M, Sun H, Zhou T, Wu Y, Li D, Lu Q, Chen Y, Zhao J, Zhang Y, He T, Xiao B, Zhang J, Liu F, Cui H, Liu Q. In-situ synthesis to promote surface reconstruction of metal-organic frameworks for high-performance water/seawater oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:795-805. [PMID: 39217695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.206] [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: 06/23/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained tremendous notice for the application in alkaline water/seawater oxidation due to their tunable structures and abundant accessible metal sites. However, exploring cost-effective oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and excellent stability remains a great challenge. In this work, a promising strategy is proposed to regulate the crystalline structures and electronic properties of NiFe-metal-organic frameworks (NiFe-MOFs) by altering the organic ligands. As a representative sample, NiFe-BDC (BDC: C8H6O4) synthesized on nickel foam (NF) shows extraordinary OER activity in alkaline condition, delivering ultralow overpotentials of 204, 234 and 273 mV at 10, 100, and 300 mA cm-2, respectively, with a small Tafel slope of 21.6 mV dec-1. Only a slight decrease is observed when operating in alkaline seawater. The potential attenuation is barely identified at 200 mA cm-2 over 200 h continuous test, indicating the remarkable stability and corrosion resistance. In-situ measurements indicate that initial Ni2+/Fe2+ goes through oxidation process into Ni3+/Fe3+ during OER, and eventually presents in the form of NiFeOOH/NiFe-BDC heterojunction. The unique self-reconstructed surface is responsible for the low reaction barrier and fast reaction kinetics. This work provides an effective strategy to develop efficient MOF-based electrocatalysts and an insightful view on the dynamic structural evolution during OER.
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- Guohao Na
- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China
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- Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650106, China
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- Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650106, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China.
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Deng L, Hung SF, Liu S, Zhao S, Lin ZY, Zhang C, Zhang Y, Wang AY, Chen HY, Peng J, Ma R, Jiao L, Hu F, Li L, Peng S. Accelerated Proton Transfer in Asymmetric Active Units for Sustainable Acidic Oxygen Evolution Reaction. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:23146-23157. [PMID: 39109994 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
Abstract
The poor durability of Ru-based catalysts limits the practical application in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE). Here, we report that the asymmetric active units in Ru1-xMxO2 (M = Sb, In, and Sn) binary solid solution oxides are constructed by introducing acid-resistant p-block metal sites, breaking the activity and stability limitations of RuO2 in acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Constructing highly asymmetric Ru-O-Sb units with a strong electron delocalization effect significantly shortens the spatial distance between Ru and Sb sites, improving the bonding strength of the overall structure. The unique two-electron redox couples at Sb sites in asymmetric active units trigger additional chemical steps at different OER stages, facilitating continuous proton transfer. The optimized Ru0.8Sb0.2O2 solid solution requires a superlow overpotential of 160 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a record-breaking stability of 1100 h in an acidic electrolyte. Notably, the scale-prepared Ru0.8Sb0.2O2 achieves efficient PEMWE performance under industrial conditions. General mechanism analysis shows that the enhanced proton transport in the asymmetric Ru-O-M unit provides a new working pathway for acidic OER, breaking the scaling relationship without sacrificing stability.
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- Liming Deng
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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Hou S, Xu L, Mukherjee S, Zhou J, Song KT, Zhou Z, Zhang S, Ma X, Warnan J, Bandarenka AS, Fischer RA. Impact of Organic Anions on Metal Hydroxide Oxygen Evolution Catalysts. ACS Catal 2024; 14:12074-12081. [PMID: 39169908 PMCID: PMC11334168 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.4c01907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Structural metamorphosis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) eliciting highly active metal-hydroxide catalysts has come to the fore lately, with much promise. However, the role of organic ligands leaching into electrolytes during alkaline hydrolysis remains unclear. Here, we elucidate the influence of organic carboxylate anions on a family of Ni or NiFe-based hydroxide type catalysts during the oxygen evolution reaction. After excluding interfering variables, i.e., electrolyte purity, Ohmic loss, and electrolyte pH, the experimental results indicate that adding organic anions to the electrolyte profoundly impacts the redox potential of the Ni species versus with only a negligible effect on the oxygen evolution activities. In-depth studies demonstrate plausible reasons behind those observations and allude to far-reaching implications in controlling electrocatalysis in MOFs, mainly where compositional modularity entails fine-tuning organic anions.
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- Shujin Hou
- Physics
of Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States
- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Institute
of Optoelectronics & Nanomaterials, College of Materials Science
and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science
and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, China
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- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
- Bernal Institute,
Department of Chemical Sciences, University
of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Physics
of Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Physics
of Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang
University, Nanchang 330031, P. R. China
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- Institute
of Optoelectronics & Nanomaterials, College of Materials Science
and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science
and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, China
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- Physics
of Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Physics
of Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Physics, Technical University of Munich, James-Franck-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
- Catalysis
Research Center, Technical University of
Munich, Ernst-Otto-Fischer-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Inorganic
and Metal−Organic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Department
of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, Garching 85748, Germany
- Catalysis
Research Center, Technical University of
Munich, Ernst-Otto-Fischer-Straße 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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Zhang J, Xu L, Yang X, Guo S, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Wu G, Li G. Amorphous MnRuO x Containing Microcrystalline for Enhanced Acidic Oxygen-Evolution Activity and Stability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405641. [PMID: 38818616 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405641] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
Abstract
Compared to Ir, Ru-based catalysts often exhibited higher activity but suffered significant and rapid activity loss during the challenging oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in a corrosive acidic environment. Herein, we developed a hybrid MnRuOx catalyst in which the RuO2 microcrystalline regions serve as a supporting framework, and the amorphous MnRuOx phase fills the microcrystalline interstices. In particular, the MnRuOx-300 catalyst from an annealing temperature of 300 °C contains an optimal amorphous/crystalline heterostructure, providing substantial defects and active sites, facilitating efficient adsorption and conversion of OH-. In addition, the heterostructure leads to a relative increase of the d-band center close to the Fermin level, thus accelerating electron transfer with reduced charge transfer resistance at the active interface between crystalline and amorphous phases during the OER. The catalyst was further thoroughly evaluated under various operating conditions and demonstrated exceptional activity and stability for the OER, representing a promising solution to replace Ir in water electrolyzers.
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- Jingjing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
- Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Qin Z, Yu Z, Zhang Z, Qin X, Liu J, Fan B, Zhang B, Jiang R, Hou Y, Qu J. Electrochemical reconfiguration of iron-modified Ni 3S 2 surface induced oxygen vacancies to immobilize sulfate for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:259-270. [PMID: 39146814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.052] [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: 07/07/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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There is an urgent need for highly active, durable, and low-cost electrocatalysts to overcome the shortcomings of high overpotential in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process. In this work, the nickel-iron hydroxysulfate rich in sulfate and oxygen vacancies (SO42-@Fe-NiOOH-Ov/NiS) is legitimately constructed. SO42-@Fe-NiOOH-Ov/NiS only requires a low overpotentials of 190 mV and 232 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and 100 mA cm-2 current densities in 1 M KOH, with excellent stability for 200 h at 100 mA cm-2 current density. In situ Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated the stable adsorption of more SO42- on the surface of catalyst. Density functional theory calculations testify surface reconstruction, doped Fe and oxygen vacancies significantly reduced the adsorption energy of sulfate on the surface. More importantly, the formation of *OOH to O2 is facilitated by the highly hydrogen bonding between SO42- and *OOH, accelerating the OER process.
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- Zuoyu Qin
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China.
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Monitoring & Early Warning and Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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Lv JQ, Chang Y, Chen X, Guo J, Sun J, Su ZM, Zang HY. Tuning Iron Active Sites of FeOOH via Al 3+ and Heteroatom Doping-Induced Asymmetric Oxygen Vacancy Electronic Structure for Efficient Alkaline Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404552. [PMID: 39106240 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
Abstract
Oxygen evolution reaction is the essential anodic reaction for water splitting. Designing tunable electronic structures to overcome its slow kinetics is an effective strategy. Herein, the molecular ammonium iron sulfate dodecahydrate is employed as the precursor to synthesize the C, N, S triatomic co-doped Fe(Al)OOH on Ni foam (C,N,S-Fe(Al)OOH-NF) with asymmetric electronic structure. Both in situ oxygen vacancies and their special electronic configuration enable the electron transfer between the d-p orbitals and get the increase of OER activity. Density functional theory calculation further indicates the effect of electronic structure on catalytic activity and stability at the oxygen vacancies. In alkaline solution, the catalyst C,N,S-Fe(Al)OOH-NF shows good catalytic activity and stability for water splitting. For OER, the overpotential of 10 mA cm-2 is 264 mV, the tafel slope is 46.4 mV dec-1, the HER overpotential of 10 mA cm-2 is 188 mV, the tafel slope is 59.3 mV dec-1. The stability of the catalyst can maintain ≈100 h. This work has extraordinary implications for understanding the mechanistic relationship between electronic structure and catalytic activity for designing friendly metal (oxy)hydroxide catalysts.
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- Jia-Qi Lv
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Jilin Provincial International Joint Research Center of Photo Functional Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Jilin Provincial International Joint Research Center of Photo Functional Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Jilin Provincial International Joint Research Center of Photo Functional Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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Guo L, Zhang Z, Mu Z, Da P, An L, Shen W, Hou Y, Xi P, Yan CH. Ceria-Optimized Oxygen-Species Exchange in Hierarchical Bimetallic Hydroxide for Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406682. [PMID: 38837816 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
The utilization of rare earth elements to regulate the interaction between catalysts and oxygen-containing species holds promising prospects in the field of oxygen electrocatalysis. Through structural engineering and adsorption regulation, it is possible to achieve high-performance catalytic sites with a broken activity-stability tradeoff. Herein, this work fabricates a hierarchical CeO2/NiCo hydroxide for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This material exhibits superior overpotentials and enhanced stability. Multiple potential-dependent experiments reveal that CeO2 promotes oxygen-species exchange, especially OH- ions, between catalyst and environment, thereby optimizing the redox transformation of hydroxide and the adsorption of oxygen-containing intermediates during OER. This is attributed to the reduction in the adsorption energy barrier of Ni to *OH facilitated by CeO2, particularly the near-interfacial Ni sites. The less-damaging adsorbate evolution mechanism and the CeO2 hierarchical shell significantly enhance the structural robustness, leading to exceptional stability. Additionally, the observed "self-healing" phenomenon provides further substantiation for the accelerated oxygen exchange. This work provides a neat strategy for the synthesis of ceria-based complex hollow electrocatalysts, as well as an in-depth insight into the co-catalytic role of CeO2 in terms of oxygen transfer.
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- Linchuan Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Baiyunobo Rare Earth Resource Researches and Comprehensive Utilization, Baotou Research Institute of Rare Earths, Baotou, 014030, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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Su Y, Yuan G, Hu J, Zhang G, Tang Y, Chen Y, Tian Y, Wang S, Shakouri M, Pang H. Thiosalicylic-Acid-Mediated Coordination Structure of Nickel Center via Thermodynamic Modulation for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406094. [PMID: 38811150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Uniquely functional nanocomplexes with rich coordination environments are critical in energy storage. However, the construction of structurally versatile nanocomplexes remains challenging. In this study, a nickel-based complex with structural variations is designed via thermodynamic modulation using a dual-ligand synthesis strategy. A nickel-based nanomaterial (NiSA-SSA-160) with a large specific surface area is synthesized around the competing coordination of the host and guest molecules that differ in terms of the chemical properties of the O and S elements. Concurrently, the coordination environment of NiSA-SSA-160 is investigated via X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy. The thiol functional groups synergistically induced an electron-rich Ni structure, thus increasing the electron density of the central atom. The electrochemical performance of an assembled NiSA-SSA-160//Zn@CC battery is shown to improve significantly, with a maximum energy density of 0.54 mWh cm-2 and a peak power density of 49.49 mW cm-2. This study provides a new perspective regarding coordination transformations and offers an idea for the design of functionally rich nanomaterials.
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- Yichun Su
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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- Canadian Light Source Inc., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, S7N 2V3, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225002, P. R. China
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Wang X, Liu F, Qin H, Li J, Chen X, Liu K, Zhao T, Yang W, Yu M, Fan G, Cheng F. Electrosynthesis of Transition Metal Coordinated Polymers for Active and Stable Oxygen Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202409628. [PMID: 38973645 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409628] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Transition metal coordination polymers (TM-CP) are promising inexpensive and flexible electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction in water electrolysis, while their facile synthesis and controllable regulation remain challenging. Here we report an anodic oxidation-electrodeposition strategy for the growth of TM-CP (TM=Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Mn; CP=polyaniline, polypyrrole) films on a variety of metal substrates that act as both catalyst supports and metal ion sources. An exemplified bimetallic NiFe-polypyrrole (NiFe-PPy) features superior mechanical stability in friction and exhibits high activity with long-term durability in alkaline seawater (over 2000 h) and anion exchange membrane electrolyzer devices at current density of 500 mA cm-2. Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis unravels the configurations with atomically distributed metal sites induced by d-π conjugation, which transforms into a mosaic structure with NiFe (oxy)hydroxides embedded in PPy matrix during oxygen evolution. The superior catalytic performance is ascribed to the anchoring effect of PPy that inhibits metal dissolution, the strong substrate-to-catalyst interaction that ensures good adhesion, and the Fe/Ni-N coordination that modulates the electronic structures to facilitate the deprotonation of *OOH intermediate. This work provides a general strategy and mechanistic insight into building robust inorganic/polymer composite electrodes for oxygen electrocatalysis.
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- Xiao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Shen X, Li H, Ma T, Jiao Q, Zhao Y, Li H, Feng C. Construction of Heterojunction-Rich Metal Nitrides Porous Nanosheets Electrocatalyst for Alkaline Water/Seawater Splitting at Large Current Density. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310535. [PMID: 38420898 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The exploiting electrocatalysts for water/seawater electrolysis with remarkable activity and outstanding durability at industrial grade current density remains a huge challenge. Herein, CoMoNx and Fe-doped CoMoNx nanosheet arrays are in-situ grown on Ni foam, which possess plentiful holes, multilevel heterostructure, and lavish Co5.47N/MoN@NF and Fe-Co5.47N/MoN@NF interfaces. They require low overpotentials of 213 and 296 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) under alkaline media to achieve current density of 800 mA cm-2, respectively, and both possess low Tafel slopes (51.1 and 49.1 mV dec-1) and undiminished stability over 80 h. Moreover, the coupled Co5.47N/MoN@NF and Fe-Co5.47N/MoN@NF electrolyzer requires low voltages of 1.735 V to yield 500 mA cm-2 in alkaline water. Notably, they also exhibit exceptional electrocatalytic properties in alkaline seawater (1.833 V@500 mA cm-2). The experimental studies and theoretical calculations verify that Fe doping does reduce the energy barrier from OH* to O* intermediates during OER process after catalyst reconstruction, and the non-metallic N site from MoN exhibits the lowest theoretical overpotential. The splendid catalytic performance is attributed to the optimized local electron configuration and porous structure. This discovery provides a new design method toward low-cost and excellent catalysts for water/seawater splitting to produce hydrogen.
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- Xueran Shen
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Environment, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinfeng Road No.6, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, 519085, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Lv YH, Wei S, Yi SS, Duan YX, Cui RC, Yang G, Liu ZY, Chen JH, Yue XZ. Tuning Octahedron Sites of CoV 2O 4 via Cationic Competition for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402402. [PMID: 38949051 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Doping transition metal oxide spinels with metal ions represents a significant strategy for optimizing the electronic structure of electrocatalysts. Herein, a bimetallic Fe and Ru doping strategy to fine-tune the crystal structure of CoV2O4 spinel for highly enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is presented performance. The incorporation of Fe and Ru is observed at octahedral sites within the CoV2O4 structure, effectively modulating the electronic configuration of Co. Density functional theory calculations have confirmed that Fe acts as a novel reactive site, replacing V. Additionally, the synergistic effect of Fe, Co, and Ru effectively optimizes the Gibbs free energy of the intermediate species, reduces the reaction energy barrier, and accelerates the kinetics toward OER. As expected, the best-performing CoVFe0.5Ru0.5O4 displays a low overpotential of 240 mV (@10 mA cm-2) and a remarkably low Tafel slope of 38.9 mV dec-1, surpassing that of commercial RuO2. Moreover, it demonstrates outstanding long-term durability lasting for 72 h. This study provides valuable insights for the design of highly active polymetallic spinel electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications.
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- Yuan-Hong Lv
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- SINOPEC Maoming Petrochemical Co. Ltd, Maoming, 525000, P. R. China
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- SINOPEC Maoming Petrochemical Co. Ltd, Maoming, 525000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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Ye L, Ding Y, Niu X, Xu X, Fan K, Wen Y, Zong L, Li X, Du X, Zhan T. Unraveling the crucial contribution of additive chromate to efficient and stable alkaline seawater oxidation on Ni-based layered double hydroxides. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 665:240-251. [PMID: 38531271 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.132] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Seawater electrolysis to generate hydrogen offers a clean, green, and sustainable solution for new energy. However, the catalytic activity and durability of anodic catalysts are plagued by the corrosion and competitive oxidation reactions of chloride in high concentrations. In this study, we find that the additive CrO42- anions in the electrolyte can not only promote the formation and stabilization of the metal oxyhydroxide active phase but also greatly mitigate the adverse effect of Cl- on the anode. Linear sweep voltammetry, accelerated corrosion experiments, corrosion polarization curves, and charge transfer resistance results indicate that the addition of CrO42- distinctly improves oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics and corrosion resistance in alkaline seawater electrolytes. Especially, the introduction of CrO42- even in the highly concentrated NaCl (2.5 M) electrolyte prolongs the durability of NiFe-LDH to almost five times the case without CrO42-. Density functional theory calculations also reveal that the adsorption of CrO42- can tune the electronic configuration of active sites of metal oxyhydroxides, enhance conductivity, and optimize the intermediate adsorption energies. This anionic additive strategy can give a better enlightenment for the development of efficient and stable oxygen evolution reactions for seawater electrolysis.
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- Lin Ye
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao 266101, China; Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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Zhang S, Liao M, Huang Z, Gao M, Liu X, Yin H, Isimjan TT, Cai D, Yang X. Self-etching assembly of designed NiFeMOF nanosheet arrays as high-efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalyst for water splitting. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301607. [PMID: 38329414 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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2D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as potential candidates for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reactions (OER) due to their inherent properties like abundant coordination unsaturated active sites and efficient charge transfer. Herein, a versatile and massively synthesizable self-etching assembly strategy wherein nickel-iron foam (NFF) acts as a substrate and a metal ion source. Specifically, by etching the nickel-iron foam (NFF) surface using ligands and solvents, Ni/Fe metal ions are activated and subsequently reacted under hydrothermal conditions, resulting in the formation of self-supporting nanosheet arrays, eliminating the need for external metal salts. The obtained 33 % NiFeMOF/NFF exhibits remarkable OER performance with ultra-low overpotentials of 188/231 mV at 10/100 mA cm-2, respectively, outperforming most recently reported catalysts. Besides, the built 33 % NiFeMOF/NFF(+)||Pt/C(-) electrolyzer presents low cell voltages of 1.55/1.83 V at 10/100 mA cm-2, superior to the benchmark RuO2 (+)||Pt/C(-), implying good industrialization prospects. The excellent catalytic activity stems from the modulation of the electronic spin state of the Ni active site by the introduction of Fe, which facilitates the adsorption process of oxygen-containing intermediates and thus enhances the OER activity. This innovative approach offers a promising pathway for commercial-scale sustainable energy solutions.
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- Shifan Zhang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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Cheng R, He X, Li K, Ran B, Zhang X, Qin Y, He G, Li H, Fu C. Rational Design of Organic Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen and Oxygen Electrocatalytic Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402184. [PMID: 38458150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Efficient electrocatalysts are pivotal for advancing green energy conversion technologies. Organic electrocatalysts, as cost-effective alternatives to noble-metal benchmarks, have garnered attention. However, the understanding of the relationships between their properties and electrocatalytic activities remains ambiguous. Plenty of research articles regarding low-cost organic electrocatalysts started to gain momentum in 2010 and have been flourishing recently though, a review article for both entry-level and experienced researchers in this field is still lacking. This review underscores the urgent need to elucidate the structure-activity relationship and design suitable electrode structures, leveraging the unique features of organic electrocatalysts like controllability and compatibility for real-world applications. Organic electrocatalysts are classified into four groups: small molecules, oligomers, polymers, and frameworks, with specific structural and physicochemical properties serving as activity indicators. To unlock the full potential of organic electrocatalysts, five strategies are discussed: integrated structures, surface property modulation, membrane technologies, electrolyte affinity regulation, and addition of anticorrosion species, all aimed at enhancing charge efficiency, mass transfer, and long-term stability during electrocatalytic reactions. The review offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of organic electrocatalysts and their practical applications, bridging the understanding gap and paving the way for future developments of more efficient green energy conversion technologies.
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- Ruiqi Cheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
- Electrochemical Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. 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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Liu X, Huang M, Yang S, Devasenathipathy R, Xie L, Yang Z, Wang L, Huang D, Peng X, Chen DH, Li JF, Fan Y, Chen W. Spatially Confined Radical Addition Reaction for Electrochemical Synthesis of Carboxylated Graphene and its Applications in Water Desalination and Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401972. [PMID: 38770749 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Due to the chemical stability of graphene, synthesis of carboxylated graphene still remains challenging during the electrochemical exfoliation of graphite. In this work, a spatially confined radical addition reaction which occurs in the sub-nanometer scaled interlayers of the expanded graphene sheets for the electrochemical synthesis of highly stable carboxylated graphene is reported. Here, formate anions act as both intercalation ions and co-reactant acid for the confinement of electro-generated carboxylic radical (●COOH) in the sub-nanometer scaled interlayers, which facilitates the radical addition reaction on graphene sheets. The controllable carboxylation of graphene is realized by tuning the concentration of formate anions in the electrolyte solution. The high crystallinity of the obtained product indicates the occurrence of spatially confined ●COOH addition reaction between the sub-nanometer interlayers of expanded graphite. In addition, the carboxylated graphene have been used for water desalination and hydrogen/oxygen reduction reaction. Therefore, this work provides a new method for the in situ preparation of functionalized graphene through the electrolysis and its applications in water desalination and hydrogen/oxygen reduction reactions.
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- Xiaotian Liu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, China
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Guo Z, Yang S, Liu M, Xu Q, Zeng G. Construction of Core-Shelled Covalent/Metal-Organic Frameworks for Oxygen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308598. [PMID: 38054767 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the half-reaction in zinc-air batteries and water splitting. Developing highly efficient catalysts toward OER is a challenge due to the difficulty of removing four electrons from two water molecules. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) provide the new chance to construct the highly active catalysts for OER, because they have controlled skeletons, porosities, and well-defined catalytic sites. In this work, core-shell hybrids of COF and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have first demonstrated to catalyze the OER. The synergetic effects between the COF-shell and MOF-core render the catalyst with higher activity than those from the COF and MOF. And the catalyst achieved an overpotential of 328 mV, with a Tafel slope of 43.23 mV dec-1 in 1 m KOH. The theoretical calculation revealed that the high activity is from the Fe sites in the catalyst, which has suitable binding ability of reactant intermediate (OOH*), and thus contributed high activity. This work gives a new insight to designing COFs in electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems.
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- Zhuangyan Guo
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Porwal VK, André E, Carof A, Bastida Pascual A, Carteret C, Ingrosso F. Structural and Vibrational Properties of Carboxylates Intercalated into Layered Double Hydroxides: A Joint Computational and Experimental Study. Molecules 2024; 29:1853. [PMID: 38675673 PMCID: PMC11054486 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081853] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are fascinating clay-like materials that display versatile properties, making them an extremely fertile playground for diverse applications, ranging from bio-compatible materials to the pharmaceutical industry to catalysis and photocatalysis. When intercalating organic and bio-organic species between the inorganic layers, such materials are named hybrid LDHs. The structure-property relation in these systems is particularly relevant, since most of the properties of the materials may be fine-tuned if a comprehensive understanding of the microscopic structure in the interlamellar space is achieved, especially with respect to the reorganization under water uptake (swelling). In this work, we combined experiments and simulations to rationalize the behavior of LDHs intercalating three carboxylates, the general structure of which can be given as [Mg4Al2(OH)12]A2-·XH2O (with A2- = succinate, aspartate, or glutamate and X representing increasing water content). Following this strategy, we were able to provide an interpretation of the different shapes observed for the experimental water adsorption isotherms and for the evolution of the infrared carboxylate band of the anions. Apart from small differences, due to the different reorganization of the conformational space under confinement, the behavior of the two amino acids is very similar. However, such behavior is quite different in the case of succinate. We were able to describe the different response of the anions, which has a significant impact on the isotherm and on the size of the interlamellar region, in terms of a different interaction mechanism with the inorganic layer.
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- Vishal K. Porwal
- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie Théoriques UMR 7019, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour les Matériaux et l’Environnement UMR 7564, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie Théoriques UMR 7019, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour les Matériaux et l’Environnement UMR 7564, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie Théoriques UMR 7019, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-54000 Nancy, France
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Wang T, Zhang X, Yu X, Li J, Wang K, Niu J. Interfacial Interaction in NiFe LDH/NiS 2/VS 2 for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. Molecules 2024; 29:951. [PMID: 38474464 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29050951] [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] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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A bifunctional electrocatalyst with high efficiency and low costs for overall water splitting is critical to achieving a green hydrogen economy and coping with the energy crisis. However, developing robust electrocatalysts still faces huge challenges, owing to unsatisfactory electron transfer and inherent activity. Herein, NiFe LDH/NiS2/VS2 heterojunctions have been designed as freestanding bifunctional electrocatalysts to split water, exhibiting enhanced electron transfer and abundant catalytic sites. The optimum NiFe LDH/NiS2/VS2 electrocatalyst exhibits a small overpotential of 380 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for overall water splitting and superior electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER/OER). Specifically, the electrocatalyst requires overpotentials of 76 and 286 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for HER and OER, respectively, in alkaline electrolytes, which originate from the synergistic interaction among the facilitated electron transfer and increasingly exposed active sites due to the modulation of interfaces and construction of heterojunctions.
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- Tingxia Wang
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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Jiang F, Li Y, Pan Y. Design Principles of Single-Atom Catalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction: From Targeted Structures to Active Sites. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306309. [PMID: 37704213 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306309] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Hydrogen production from electrolytic water electrolysis is considered a viable method for hydrogen production with significant social value due to its clean and pollution-free nature, high hydrogen production efficiency, and purity, but the anode oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process is complex and kinetically slow. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) with 100% atom utilization and homogeneous active sites often exhibit high catalytic activity and are expected to be extensively applied. The catalytic performance of OER can be further improved by precise regulation of the structure through electronic effects, coordination environment, heteroatomic doping, and so on. In this review, the mechanisms of OER under different conditions are introduced, the latest research progress of SACs in the field of OER is systematically summarized, and then the effects of various structural regulation strategies on catalytic performance are discussed, and principles and ideas for the design of SACs for OER are proposed. In the end, the outstanding issues and current challenges in this field are summarized.
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- Fei Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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Liu W, Ni C, Gao M, Zhao X, Zhang W, Li R, Zhou K. Metal-Organic-Framework-Based Nanoarrays for Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24564-24592. [PMID: 38048137 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The development of highly active and stable electrode materials for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is essential for the widespread application of electrochemical energy conversion systems. In recent years, various metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with self-supporting array structures have been extensively studied because of their high porosity, abundant metal sites, and flexible and adjustable structures. This review provides an overview of the recent progress in the design, preparation, and applications of MOF-based nanoarrays for the OER, beginning with the introduction of the architectural advantages of the nanoarrays and the characteristics of MOFs. Subsequently, the design principles of robust and efficient MOF-based nanoarrays as OER electrodes are highlighted. Furthermore, detailed discussions focus on the composition, structure, and performance of pristine MOF nanoarrays (MOFNAs) and MOF-based composite nanoarrays. On the one hand, the effects of the two components of MOFs and several modification methods are discussed in detail for MOFNAs. On the other hand, the review emphasizes the use of MOF-based composite nanoarrays composed of MOFs and other nanomaterials, such as oxides, hydroxides, oxyhydroxides, chalcogenides, MOFs, and metal nanoparticles, to guide the rational design of efficient OER electrodes. Finally, perspectives on current challenges, opportunities, and future directions in this research field are provided.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Luo L, Xu J, Wan Q, Han Y, Li M, Cui D, Chen R, Tang Z, Cui X, Xin X, Li X, Xiang Y, Dong H, Lin L, Sun Z, Sun G. Highly Ordered Hierarchical Macro-Mesoporous Carbon-Supported Cobalt Electrocatalyst for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Chem Asian J 2023:e202300946. [PMID: 38143244 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300946] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have been extensively employed in Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) catalysts due to their significantly larger specific surface areas, distinct metal centers, and well-organized porous structures. However, the microporous structure of MOFs and their derivatives presents mass transfer resistance, limiting their further development. Drawing inspiration from hierarchical structures allowing for the transport and exchange of substances in the biological world, we designed and fabricated biomimetic layered porous structures within ZIF-67 and its derivatives. Based on this, we achieved a three-dimensional ordered layered porous nitrogen-doped carbon-coated magnetic cobalt catalyst (3DOLP Co@NDC) with a biomimetic pore structure. It is found that the 3DOLP Co@NDC (352 mV @10 mA cm-1 ) was better than Co@NDC (391 mV @10 mA cm-1 ). The introduction of a three-dimensional ordered layered porous structure is conducive to increasing the specific surface area of the material, increasing the electrochemical active area, and improving the catalytic performance of the material. The introduction of a three-dimensional ordered layered porous structure would help to build a bionic grade pore structure. The existence of biomimetic grade pore structure can effectively reduce the mass transfer resistance, improve the material exchange efficiency, and accelerate the reaction kinetics.
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- Lanke Luo
- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials Institution, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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Qin X, Luo J, Yu Z, Qin Z, Jiang R, Yao S, Huang J, Hou Y, Pang H, Sun P. Electrochemical surface reconstruction of Prussian blue-modified nickel sulfide to form iron-nickel bilayer hydroxyl oxides for efficient and stable oxygen evolution reaction processes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:23-33. [PMID: 37591080 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is an important semi-reaction in the electrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen energy production, and the development of efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts to solve the problem of slow 4-electron transport kinetics in the OER process is key. In this work, a pre-electrocatalyst with the heterogeneous interfacial structure, Prussian blue-modified nickel sulfide with sulfur vacancies (PB/NS-Sv), was designed and then converted to iron-nickel bilayer hydroxyl oxides in oxygen-rich vacancies (FeOOH/NiOOH-Ov@NS) through electrochemical oxidative reconstruction to obtain a truly stable and efficient active material. The study utilized in situ Raman to observe the transition from PB/NS-Sv to FeOOH/NiOOH-Ov@NS during the reaction. The electronic density of states in FeOOH/NiOOH-Ov@NS is regulated by the bilayer hydroxyl metal oxide synergistic effect and the abundant oxygen defect of Mental-OOH-Ov, which significantly improves OER catalytic performance. FeOOH/NiOOH-Ov@NS requires a low overpotential of only 257 mV in 1 mol/L KOH at 100 mA cm-2 current density, has a small Tafel slope of 35.2 mV dec-1 and has excellent stability for 150 h at 100 mA cm-2 current density, making it a promising candidate for industrial applications.
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- Xuanning Qin
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China.
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, PR China.
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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Chen S, Ye C, Wang Z, Li P, Jiang W, Zhuang Z, Zhu J, Zheng X, Zaman S, Ou H, Lv L, Tan L, Su Y, Ouyang J, Wang D. Selective CO 2 Reduction to Ethylene Mediated by Adaptive Small-molecule Engineering of Copper-based Electrocatalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315621. [PMID: 37902435 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) over Cu catalysts exhibits enormous potential for efficiently converting CO2 to ethylene (C2 H4 ). However, achieving high C2 H4 selectivity remains a considerable challenge due to the propensity of Cu catalysts to undergo structural reconstruction during CO2 RR. Herein, we report an in situ molecule modification strategy that involves tannic acid (TA) molecules adaptive regulating the reconstruction of a Cu-based material to a pathway that facilitates CO2 reduction to C2 H4 products. An excellent Faraday efficiency (FE) of 63.6 % on C2 H4 with a current density of 497.2 mA cm-2 in flow cell was achieved, about 6.5 times higher than the pristine Cu catalyst which mainly produce CH4 . The in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and Raman studies reveal that the hydroxyl group in TA stabilizes Cuδ+ during the CO2 RR. Furthermore, theoretical calculations demonstrate that the Cuδ+ /Cu0 interfaces lower the activation energy barrier for *CO dimerization, and hydroxyl species stabilize the *COH intermediate via hydrogen bonding, thereby promoting C2 H4 production. Such molecule engineering modulated electronic structure provides a promising strategy to achieve highly selective CO2 reduction to value-added chemicals.
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- Shenghua Chen
- National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, 100094, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Li X, Wu X, Li B, Zhang S, Liu Y, Li Z, Zhang D, Wang X, Sun Q, Gao D, Zhang C, Huang WH, Chueh CC, Chen CL, Yang S, Xiao S, Wang Z, Zhu Z. Efficient Solar-Driven Water Splitting Enabled by Perovskite Photovoltaics and a Halogen-Modulated Metal-Organic Framework Electrocatalyst. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 38009599 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Solar-driven water splitting powered by photovoltaics enables efficient storage of solar energy in the form of hydrogen fuel. In this work, we demonstrate efficient solar-to-hydrogen conversion using perovskite (PVK) tandem photovoltaics and a halogen-modulated metal-organic framework (MOF) electrocatalyst. By substituting tetrafluoroterephthalate (TFBDC) for terephthalic (BDC) ligands in a nickel-based MOF, we achieve a 152 mV improvement in oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotential at 10 mA·cm2. Through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray adsorption structure (XAS) analysis, theoretical simulation, and electrochemical results, we demonstrated that the introduction of fluorine atoms enhanced the intrinsic activity of Ni sites as well as the transfer property and accessibility of the MOF. Using this electrocatalyst in a bias-free photovoltaic electrochemical (PV-EC) system with a PVK/organic tandem solar cell, we achieve 6.75% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency (ηSTH). We also paired the electrocatalyst with a PVK photovoltaic module to drive water splitting at 206.7 mA with ηSTH of 10.17%.
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- Xintong Li
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Anhui Laboratory of Advanced Photon Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei 10607, Taiwan
- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan, ROC
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Anhui Laboratory of Advanced Photon Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, P. R. China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518057, China
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Zou Y, Zhang WD, Xu H, Yang J, Liu J, Gu ZG, Yan X. Metal-organic frameworks-derived oxalate ligand modified NiCo hydroxides for enhanced electrochemical glycerol oxidation reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:701-709. [PMID: 37441963 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.010] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Glycerol oxidation reaction can be substituted for oxygen evolution reaction for more efficient hydrogen production due to its lower thermodynamic potential. Herein, a series of NiCo hydroxide nanosheets containing abundant Ni3+ species and surface ligands were synthesized by in-situ structural transformation of bimetallic organic frameworks in alkaline media for efficient glycerol oxidation reaction. It is found that the incorporation of Co ions increases the content of the Ni3+ species, and that the Ni/Co ratio of 1.0 lead to the optimal catalytic performance. The oxalate-modified nickel-cobalt hydroxide with the optimized Ni/Co ratio can deliver a current density of 10 mA cm-2 at 1.26 V vs. RHE (reversible hydrogen electrode), and reaches its maximum selectivity and Faradaic efficiency at 1.30 V vs. RHE. A high selectivity of 82.9% and a Faradaic efficiency of 91.0% are achieved. The high catalytic activity can be mainly attributed to the abundant Ni3+ species and surface carboxyl groups.
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- Yizhong Zou
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Lu Y, Li B, Xu N, Zhou Z, Xiao Y, Jiang Y, Li T, Hu S, Gong Y, Cao Y. One-atom-thick hexagonal boron nitride co-catalyst for enhanced oxygen evolution reactions. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6965. [PMID: 37907502 PMCID: PMC10618520 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42696-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Developing efficient (co-)catalysts with optimized interfacial mass and charge transport properties is essential for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) via electrochemical water splitting. Here we report one-atom-thick hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) as an attractive co-catalyst with enhanced OER efficiency. Various electrocatalytic electrodes are encapsulated with centimeter-sized hBN films which are dense and impermeable so that only the hBN surfaces are directly exposed to reactive species. For example, hBN covered Ni-Fe (oxy)hydroxide anodes show an ultralow Tafel slope of ~30 mV dec-1 with improved reaction current by about 10 times, reaching ~2000 mA cm-2 (at an overpotential of ~490 mV) for over 150 h. The mass activity of hBN co-catalyst is found exceeding that of commercialized catalysts by up to five orders of magnitude. Using isotope experiments and simulations, we attribute the results to the adsorption of oxygen-containing intermediates at the insulating co-catalyst, where localized electrons facilitate the deprotonation processes at electrodes. Little impedance to electron transfer is observed from hBN film encapsulation due to its ultimate thickness. Therefore, our work also offers insights into mechanisms of interfacial reactions at the very first atomic layer of electrodes.
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- Yizhen Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Tianmushan Laboratory, Hangzhou, 310023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China.
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
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Ding J, Guo D, Wang N, Wang HF, Yang X, Shen K, Chen L, Li Y. Defect Engineered Metal-Organic Framework with Accelerated Structural Transformation for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311909. [PMID: 37671744 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been increasingly applied in oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and the surface of MOFs usually undergoes structural transformation to form metal oxyhydroxides to serve as catalytically active sites. However, the controllable regulation of the reconstruction process of MOFs remains as a great challenge. Here we report a defect engineering strategy to facilitate the structural transformation of MOFs to metal oxyhydroxides during OER with enhanced activity. Defective MOFs (denoted as NiFc'x Fc1-x ) with abundant unsaturated metal sites are constructed by mixing ligands of 1,1'-ferrocene dicarboxylic acid (Fc') and defective ferrocene carboxylic acid (Fc). NiFc'x Fc1-x series are more prone to be transformed to metal oxyhydroxides compared with the non-defective MOFs (NiFc'). Moreover, the as-formed metal oxyhydroxides derived from defective MOFs contain more oxygen vacancies. NiFc'Fc grown on nickel foam exhibits excellent OER catalytic activity with an overpotential of 213 mV at the current density of 100 mA cm-2 , superior to that of undefective NiFc'. Experimental results and theoretical calculations suggest that the abundant oxygen vacancies in the derived metal oxyhydroxides facilitate the adsorption of oxygen-containing intermediates on active centers, thus significantly improving the OER activity.
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- Jieting Ding
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Analytical and Testing Centre, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Li S, Wang Z, Wang T, Yang Y, Xiao Y, Tian Y, Zhu H, Jing X, Zhu G. Preparation of Trimetallic-Organic Framework Film Electrodes via Secondary Growth for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301129. [PMID: 37702118 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising electrocatalysts for clean energy conversion systems. However, developing MOF-based electrodes with high performance toward oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is still challenging. In this work, a series of MOF film electrodes derived from Ni-btz were prepared by employing the secondary growth strategy under solvothermal conditions. Fe and Co ions were also incorporated into the Ni-btz framework to produce a trimetallic coupling effect to obtain enhanced OER activity. The as-prepared FeCoNi-btz/NF exhibited not only good stability but also excellent OER performance under alkaline conditions. Furthermore, the possible intermediates including metal oxides and metal oxyhydroxides were confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
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- Shulin Li
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Zhao K, Tao Y, Fu L, Li C, Xu B. Bifunctional Near-Neutral Electrolyte Enhances Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308335. [PMID: 37604792 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308335] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Performance of electrocatalytic reactions depends on not only the composition and structure of the active sites, but also their local environment, including the surrounding electrolyte. In this work, we demonstrate that BF2 (OH)2 - anion is the key fluoroborate species formed in the mixed KBi/KF (KBi=potassium borate) electrolyte to enhance the rate of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at near-neutral pH. Through a combination of electrokinetic and in situ spectroscopic studies, we show that the mixed KBi/KF electrolyte promotes the OER via two pathways: 1) stabilizing the interfacial pH during the proton-producing reaction with its high buffering capacity; and 2) activating the interfacial water via strong hydrogen bonds with F-containing species. With the KBi/KF electrolyte, electrodeposited Co(OH)2 is able to achieve 100 mA/cm2 at 1.74 V, which is among the highest reported activities with earth-abundant electrocatalysts at near neutral conditions. These findings highlight the potential of leveraging electrolyte-engineering for improving the electrochemical performance of the OER.
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- Kaiyue Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Chang Y, Ma Z, Lu X, Wang S, Bao J, Liu Y, Ma C. Enhanced Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation by Interfacial Phase Transition and Photothermal Effect in Multiply Heterostructured Co 9 S 8 /Co 3 S 4 /Cu 2 S Nanohybrids. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310163. [PMID: 37639284 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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The rational design of advanced nanohybrids (NHs) with optimized interface electronic environment and rapid reaction kinetics is pivotal to electrocatalytic schedule. Herein, we developed a multiple heterogeneous Co9 S8 /Co3 S4 /Cu2 S nanoparticle in which Co3 S4 germinates between Co9 S8 and Cu2 S. Using high-angle annular-dark-field imaging and theoretical calculation, it was found that the integration of Co9 S8 and Cu2 S tends to trigger the interface phase transition of Co9 S8 , leading to Co3 S4 interlayer due to the low formation energy of Co3 S4 /Cu2 S (-7.61 eV) than Co9 S8 /Cu2 S (-5.86 eV). Such phase transition not only lowers the energy barrier of oxygen evolution reaction (OER, from 0.335 eV to 0.297 eV), but also increases charge carrier density (from 7.76×1014 to 2.09×1015 cm-3 ), and creates more active sites. Compared to Co9 S8 and Cu2 S, the Co9 S8 /Co3 S4 /Cu2 S NHs also demonstrate notable photothermal effect that can heat the catalyst locally, offset the endothermic enthalpy change of OER, and promote carrier migrate, reaction intermediates adsorption/deprotonation to improve reaction kinetics. Profiting from these favorable factors, the Co9 S8 /Co3 S4 /Cu2 S catalyst only requires an OER overpotential of 181 mV and overall water splitting cell voltage of 1.43 V to driven 10 mA cm-2 under the irradiation of near-infrared light, outperforming those without light irradiation and many reported Co-based catalysts.
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- Yanan Chang
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, P. R. China
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He Z, Ajmal M, Zhang M, Liu X, Huang Z, Shi C, Gao R, Pan L, Zhang X, Zou J. Progress in Manipulating Dynamic Surface Reconstruction via Anion Modulation for Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304071. [PMID: 37551998 PMCID: PMC10582449 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The development of efficient and economical electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of paramount importance for the sustainable production of renewable fuels and energy storage systems; however, the sluggish OER kinetics involving multistep four proton-coupled electron transfer hampers progress in these systems. Fortunately, surface reconstruction offers promising potential to improve OER catalyst design. Anion modulation plays a crucial role in controlling the extent of surface reconstruction and positively persuading the reconstructed species' performances. This review starts by providing a general explanation of how various types of anions can trigger dynamic surface reconstruction and create different combinations with pre-catalysts. Next, the influences of anion modulation on manipulating the surface dynamic reconstruction process are discussed based on the in situ advanced characterization techniques. Furthermore, various effects of survived anionic groups in reconstructed species on water oxidation activity are further discussed. Finally, the challenges and prospects for the future development directions of anion modulation for redirecting dynamic surface reconstruction to construct highly efficient and practical catalysts for water oxidation are proposed.
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- Zexing He
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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Li P, Li W, Huang Y, Huang Q, Li F, Tian S. Surface Engineering over Metal-Organic Framework Nanoarray to Realize Boosted and Sustained Urea Oxidation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2305585. [PMID: 37574265 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Facilitating C─N bond cleavage and promoting *COO desorption are essential yet challenging in urea oxidation reactions (UORs). Herein a novel interfacial coordination assembly protocol is established to modify the Co-phytate coordination complex on the Ni-based metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheet array (CC/Ni-BDC@Co-PA) toward boosted and sustained UOR electrocatalysis. Comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations unveil that surface Co-PA modification over Ni-BDC can manipulate the electronic state of Ni sites, and in situ evolved charge-redistributed surface can promote urea adsorption and the subsequent C─N bond cleavage. Impressively, Co-PA functionalization can impart a negatively charged catalyst surface with improved aerophobicity, not only weakening *COO adsorption and promoting CO2 departure, but also repelling CO3 2- approaching to deactivate Ni species, eventually alleviating CO2 poisoning and enhancing operational durability. Beyond that, improved hydrophilic and aerophobic characteristics would also contribute to better mass transfer kinetics. Consequently, CC/Ni-BDC@Co-PA exhibits prominent UOR performance with an ultralow potential of 1.300 V versus RHE to attain 10 mA cm-2 , a small Tafel slope of 45 mV dec-1 , and strong durability, comparable to the best Ni-based electrocatalysts documented thus far. This work affords a novel paradigm to construct MOF-based materials for promoted and sustained UOR catalysis through elegant surface engineering based on a metal-PA complex.
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- Ping Li
- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Li X, Zhang S, Wang Z, Wang Q, He Y, Huang WH, Sun Q, Zhong X, Hu J, Guo X, Lin Q, Li Z, Zhu Y, Chueh CC, Chen CL, Xu Z, Zhu Z. Molecular Engineering of Metal-Organic Frameworks as Efficient Electrochemical Catalysts for Water Oxidation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300945. [PMID: 36912205 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF) solids with their variable functionalities are relevant for energy conversion technologies. However, the development of electroactive and stable MOFs for electrocatalysis still faces challenges. Here, a molecularly engineered MOF system featuring a 2D coordination network based on mercaptan-metal links (e.g., nickel, as for Ni(DMBD)-MOF) is designed. The crystal structure is solved from microcrystals by a continuous-rotation electron diffraction (cRED) technique. Computational results indicate a metallic electronic structure of Ni(DMBD)-MOF due to the Ni-S coordination, highlighting the effective design of the thiol ligand for enhancing electroconductivity. Additionally, both experimental and theoretical studies indicate that (DMBD)-MOF offers advantages in the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) over non-thiol (e.g., 1,4-benzene dicarboxylic acid) analog (BDC)-MOF, because it poses fewer energy barriers during the rate-limiting *O intermediate formation step. Iron-substituted NiFe(DMBD)-MOF achieves a current density of 100 mA cm-2 at a small overpotential of 280 mV, indicating a new MOF platform for efficient OER catalysis.
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- Yizhe Liu
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 999077, Hong Kong
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- ReadCrystal Biotech Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, 215505, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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Li X, Chen M, Ye Y, Chen C, Li Z, Zhou Y, Chen J, Xie F, Jin Y, Wang N, Meng H. Electronic Structure Modulation of Nickel Sites by Cationic Heterostructures to Optimize Ethanol Electrooxidation Activity in Alkaline Solution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207086. [PMID: 36650993 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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It is a good idea for efficient production of hydrogen to use ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) in place of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis process. Ni-based non-precious electrocatalysts are widely used in the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid. Here, different selenide heterostructures (NiCoSe, NiFeSe, and NiCuSe) are prepared in which Ni sites are regulated by transition metal. The valence state of Ni is NiCuSe < NiCoSe < NiFeSe in the three heterojunctions. NiCoSe shows the optimized charge distribution of Ni sites and outstanding catalytic activity. The effective modulations lead to optimized d-band center and facilitates both adsorption and desorption of reaction intermediates, which improves the kinetics of EOR. The results of this work prove that with appropriate designed catalyst it is possible to replace kinetically slow OER with faster EOR in water electrolysis to produce hydrogen.
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- Xiulan Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Instrumental Analysis and Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, P. R. China
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- Instrumental Analysis and Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, P. R. China
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- Instrumental Analysis and Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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Operando spectroscopies capturing surface reconstruction and interfacial electronic regulation by FeOOH@Fe 2O 3@Ni(OH) 2 heterostructures for robust oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:501-511. [PMID: 36652825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.021] [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: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Developing high-performance and low-cost electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and understanding the phase evolution in the catalytic process are vital to improving the overall efficiency of electrochemical water splitting. Herein, a hybrid heterogeneous FeOOH@Fe2O3@Ni(OH)2 electrocatalyst with robust OER intrinsic activity and a low overpotential of 269 mV to obtain a current density of 100 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope value of 60.15 mV dec-1 is effectively prepared. The dynamic surface evolution has been detected by in-situ Raman spectroscopy, which exposes that FeOOH@Fe2O3@Ni(OH)2 is reconstituted as Ni(Fe)OOH demonstrated as catalytically active species under high potential. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicates that partial electrons of Ni in the heterogeneous interface transfer to Fe. Furthermore, partial Fe doping of NiOOH under high potential accompanied by the oxidized Ni3+ with optimized d-orbit electronic configuration for nearly unity eg occupancy results in proper chemisorption bonding strength for oxygen reaction intermediates and is conducive to enhancing OER reaction kinetics. This work provides ideas that multicomponent heterostructure can adjust the electronic structure of iron and nickel to enhance the intrinsic activity of OER, which could help with the design and synthesis of high-performance OER catalysts used in energy storage and conversion.
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Li P, Li W, Huang Y, Huang Q, Tian S. 3D Hierarchical-Architectured Nanoarray Electrode for Boosted and Sustained Urea Electro-Oxidation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300725. [PMID: 37035957 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Exploring active and durable Ni-based materials with optimized electronic and architectural engineering to promote the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is pivotal for the urea-related technologies. Herein a 3D self-supported hierarchical-architectured nanoarray electrode (CC/MnNi@NC) is proposed in which 1D N-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) with 0D MnNi nanoparticles (NPs) encapsulation are intertwined into 2D nanosheet aligned on the carbon cloth for prominently boosted and sustained UOR electrocatalysis. From combined experimental and theoretical investigations, Mn-alloying can regulate Ni electronic state with downshift of the d-band center, facilitating active Ni3+ species generation and prompting the rate-determining step (*COO intermediate desorption). Meanwhile, the micro/nano-hierarchical nanoarray configuration with N-CNTs encapsulating MnNi NPs can not only endow strong operational durability against metal corrosion/agglomeration and enrich the density of active sites, but also accelerate electron transfer, and more intriguingly, promote mass transfer as a result of desirable superhydrophilic and quasi-superaerophobic characteristics. Therefore, with such elegant integration of 0D, 1D and 2D motifs into 3D micro/nano-hierarchical architecture, the resulting CC/MnNi@NC can deliver admirable UOR performance, favorably comparable to the best-performing UOR electrocatalysts reported thus far. This work opens a fresh prospect in developing advanced electrocatalysts via electronic manipulation coupled with architectural engineering for various energy conversion technologies.
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- Ping Li
- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. 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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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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Xin Y, Cang Y, Wang Z, Dou X, Hao W, Miao Y. Construction of Non-Precious Metal Self-Supported Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution from a Low-Temperature Immersion Perspective. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200259. [PMID: 36744591 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Water splitting is considered as a promising technology to solve energy shortage and environmental pollution. Since oxygen evolution reaction (OER) directly affects the efficiency of hydrogen evolution, the preparation of efficient and inexpensive OER catalysts is an urgent problem. "Low-temperature immersion" (LTI) is expected to be a prospective strategy for electrocatalyst preparation due to its simplicity and energy-saving advantages. However, there is almost no comprehensive overview on the progress of LTI engineering in the construction of non-precious metal self-supported electrocatalysts for OER. Herein, this review firstly introduces the principles and applications of LTI engineering-assisted preparation of non-precious metal self-supported electrocatalysts in terms of etching and deposition. Then the mechanism of OER is analyzed from an amorphous viewpoint, and finally some perspective insights and future challenges of this method are discussed.
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- Yanmei Xin
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Rd 334#, Shanghai, 200093, China
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Metal-Organic Framework Derived Ni 2P/FeP@NPC Heterojunction as Stability Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Large Current Density Water Splitting. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052280. [PMID: 36903526 PMCID: PMC10005255 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052280] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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The construction of heterojunction has been widely accepted as a prospective strategy for the exploration of non-precious metal-based catalysts that possess high-performance to achieve electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we design and prepare a metal-organic framework derived N, P-doped-carbon-encapsulated Ni2P/FeP nanorod with heterojunction (Ni2P/FeP@NPC) for accelerating the water splitting and working stably at industrially relevant high current densities. Electrochemical results confirmed that Ni2P/FeP@NPC could both accelerate the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. It could substantially expedite the overall water splitting (1.94 V for 100 mA cm-2) which is close to the performance of RuO2 and the Pt/C couple (1.92 V for 100 mA cm-2). In particular, the durability test exhibited that Ni2P/FeP@NPC delivers 500 mA cm-2 without decay after 200 h, demonstrating the great potential for large-scale applications. Furthermore, the density functional theory simulations demonstrated that the heterojunction interface could give rise to the redistribution of electrons, which could not only optimize the adsorption energy of H-containing intermediates to achieve the optimal ΔGH* in a hydrogen evolution reaction, but also reduce the ΔG value in the rate-determining step of an oxygen evolution reaction, thus improving the HER/OER performance.
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Wang M, Chen Y, Yu Z, Hou Y, Jiang R, Li S, Chen J, Tang W, Pang H, Xie W. Unraveling the π-interaction of NiFe-based metal-organic frameworks with enhanced oxygen evolution: Optimizing electronic structure and facilitating electron transfer modulation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 640:1-14. [PMID: 36827844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with conjugation carboxylate ligands as electrocatalysts can significantly improve oxygen evolution reaction (OER), but the role of π-interaction on the reactive sites of OER is often neglected. We intend to unravel the mechanism of how π-interaction enhances OER performance. The results of Rietveld refinement, density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and in-situ Raman spectra show that π-interaction can efficiently modulate the local spin configuration of metal centers, facilitate γ-Ni1-xFexOOH active species with high-valence Ni sites modified by high-spin Fe, accelerate electron transfer, optimize the d-band center together with the beneficial rate-determining step of OER. NiFe-BPDC MOFs/NF with 0.8559 eV π-interaction energy generated γ-Ni1-xFexOOH in only 60 s at 1.4 V, demonstrating that π-interaction promotes the rapid generation of highly active reactive sites. Furthermore, the results of in-situ Raman and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra reveal that the deprotonation and deoxygenation steps of OER are accompanied by changes in the oxidation state of metal ions and the generation of oxygen vacancies on the surface of catalysts. In addition, NiFe-BPDC MOFs/NF rapidly completes the deprotonation and deoxygenation steps, and it requires only 288 mV overpotential to reach 100 mA/cm2 with 100 h of stability, suggesting promising industrial application.
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- Mi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Enhanced water electrolysis activity by CoNi-LDH/Co -nitrogen-doped carbon heterostructure with dual catalytic active sites. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.141956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Lin L, Xin R, Yuan M, Wang T, Li J, Xu Y, Xu X, Li M, Du Y, Wang J, Wang S, Jiang F, Wu W, Lu C, Huang B, Sun Z, Liu J, He J, Sun G. Revealing Spin Magnetic Effect of Iron-Group Layered Double Hydroxides with Enhanced Oxygen Catalysis. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Liu Lin
- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Inner Mongolia University, 235 West University Street, Hohhot010021, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
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- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao266101, China
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- Inner Mongolia University, 235 West University Street, Hohhot010021, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research & College of Arts and Sciences, Experiment and Practice Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai519087, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials Institution, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing100875, China
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Wang W, Duan J, Liu Y, Zhai T. Structural Reconstruction of Catalysts in Electroreduction Reaction: Identifying, Understanding, and Manipulating. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2110699. [PMID: 35460124 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Electroreduction transformation of small molecules (CO2 , N2 , and H2 O) into chemical feedstocks offers a promising approach to eliminate carbon emissions and harness renewable energy. Most cathodic catalysts often undergo structural transformation under operating electroreduction conditions. These structural reconstructions are reflected in changes in their catalytic activity. In-depth understanding of the change of active sites and influence parameters of reconstruction behaviors is an essential precondition for the design of highly efficient catalysts. Despite the previous achievements, comprehensive insight toward the structural evolution mechanism in cathodic catalysts, compared to anode ones, under reaction conditions is still lacking. Herein, an overview of structural reconstruction for cathodic catalysts in terms of fundamental mechanisms, reconstruction process, advanced characterizations, and influencing parameters is provided. On this basis, the typical strategies for manipulating the structural reconfiguration of catalysts are also explicitly discussed from the catalyst structure and working environment. By delivering the mechanism, strategies, insights, and techniques, this review will provide a comprehensive understanding of the structural reconstruction of cathodic catalysts in electroreduction reactions and future guidelines for their rational development.
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- Wenbin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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Aulia S, Chen KY, Chang LY, Wang YX, Rinawati M, Lin MH, Ho KC, Yeh MH. Designing bifunctional ZIF-67 derivatives decorated N-doped carbon nanotubes as an electrocatalyst for oxygen conversion reaction in rechargeable zinc-air battery. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lv JQ, Chen X, Chang Y, Li YG, Zang HY. N, F Codoped FeOOH Nanosheets with Intercalated Carbonate Anions Rich in Oxygen Defects for Enhanced Alkaline Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:52877-52885. [PMID: 36383757 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Alkaline water splitting is a highly efficient and clean technology for hydrogen energy generation. However, in alkaline solutions, most catalysts suffer from extreme instability. Herein, a cross-nanostructured N, F, and CO32- codoped iron oxyhydroxide composite (N,F-FeO(OH)-CO3-NF) rich in oxygen defects is designed for water splitting in the alkaline solution. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that the introduction of F and CO32- can induce electron redistribution around the active center Fe, accelerate the four-electron transfer process, and optimize the d-band center, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of HER and OER. In a 1 M KOH solution, N,F-FeO(OH)-CO3-NF only needs the overpotential of 248 mV for OER and the overpotential of 199 mV for HER to reach the current density of 10 mA·cm-2. Meanwhile, it can reach 100 mA·cm-2 current density at 1.55 V vs RHE and maintains a current density of 10 mA·cm-2 for 120 h in a two-electrode electrolytic water device. Compared with bulk hydroxides, the heteroatom and anion codoped composite hydroxides are more stable and have dual functions in the electrolyte solution. This is of great significance for designing a new stable water-splitting electrocatalyst.
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- Jia-Qi Lv
- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun130024, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun130024, China
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- Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun130024, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun130024, China
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- Key Lab of Polyoxometalate, Science of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Nanobiosensing and Nanobioanalysis at Universities of Jilin Province, Institute of Functional Material Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun130024, China
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Sathiyan K, Mondal T, Mukherjee P, Patra SG, Pitussi I, Kornweitz H, Bar-Ziv R, Zidki T. Enhancing the catalytic OER performance of MoS 2via Fe and Co doping. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:16148-16155. [PMID: 36263883 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03816a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Enhancing the sluggish kinetics of the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for many clean-energy production technologies. Although much progress has been made in recent years, developing active, stable, and cost-effective OER electrocatalysts is still challenging. The layered MoS2, based on Earth-abundant elements, is widely explored as a promising hydrogen evolution electrocatalyst but exhibits poor OER activity. Here, we report a facile strategy to improve the sluggish OER of MoS2 through co-doping MoS2 nanosheets with Fe and Co atoms. The synergistic effect obtained by adjusting the Co/Fe ratio in the Fe-Co doped MoS2 induces electronic and structural modifications and a richer active surface area morphology resulting in a relatively low OER overpotential of 380 mV (at 10 mA cm-2). The electronic modulation upon doping was further supported by DFT calculations that show favorable interaction with the OER intermediate species, thus reducing the energy barrier for the OER. This work paves the way for future strategies for tailoring the electronic properties of transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) to activate the structure for the sluggish OER with the assistance of non-noble-metal materials.
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- Krishnamoorthy Sathiyan
- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, Beer-Sheva, 84190 Israel.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and the Centers for Radical Reactions and Materials Research, Ariel University, Ariel, 4077625 Israel.
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Surface metal-EDTA coordination layer activates NixFe3-xO4 spinel as an outstanding electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 632:44-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhang P, Zou K, Yuan L, Liu J, Liu B, Qing TP, Feng B. A biomass resource strategy for alginate-polyvinyl alcohol double network hydrogels and their adsorption to heavy metals. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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