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Zhu Z, Hu J, Hu C, Lu Y, Chu S, Chen F, Zhang Y, Huang H. Oriented Crystal Polarization Tuning Bulk Charge and Single-Site Chemical State for Exceptional Hydrogen Photo-Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2411339. [PMID: 39363805 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Rapid bulk charge recombination and mediocre surface catalytic sites harshly restrict the photocatalytic activities. Herein, the aforementioned concerns are well addressed by coupling macroscopic spontaneous polarization and atomic-site engineering of CdS single-crystal nanorods for superb H2 photo-production. The oriented growth of CdS nanorods along the polar axis, vectorially superimposing substantial polar units with orderly arrangement, renders a strong polarization electric field (20.1 times enhancement), which boosts bulk charge separation with an efficiency up to 72.4% (80.4-fold). Remarkably, polarization electric field alters the chemical state of Pt single sites by orderly reducing the binding energy of Pt atom with stepwise polarization enhancement of CdS substrate, which increases the onsite electron density of Pt from 10.232 to 10.261e- and *H key intermediates, providing preponderant Volmer-Tafel/Volmer-Heyrovsky reaction pathways with significantly decreased energy barriers for H2 production. Thus, highly polarized CdS nanorods with atomically dispersed Pt sites perform an outstanding H2 space-time yield of 118.5 mmol g-1 h-1 and apparent quantum efficiency of 57.7% at λ = 420 nm, and a record-high H2 turnover frequency of 57798.4 h-1, being one of the best catalysts for photocatalytic H2 evolution. This work highlights the function of polarization in manipulating charge separation and catalytic reaction.
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- Zijian Zhu
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
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Sun X, Zhang P, Zhang B, Xu C. Electronic Structure Regulated Carbon-Based Single-Atom Catalysts for Highly Efficient and Stable Electrocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405624. [PMID: 39252646 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Single-atom-catalysts (SACs) with atomically dispersed sites on carbon substrates have attained great advancements in electrocatalysis regarding maximum atomic utilization, unique chemical properties, and high catalytic performance. Precisely regulating the electronic structure of single-atom sites offers a rational strategy to optimize reaction processes associated with the activation of reactive intermediates with enhanced electrocatalytic activities of SACs. Although several approaches are proposed in terms of charge transfer, band structure, orbital occupancy, and the spin state, the principles for how electronic structure controls the intrinsic electrocatalytic activity of SACs have not been sufficiently investigated. Herein, strategies for regulating the electronic structure of carbon-based SACs are first summarized, including nonmetal heteroatom doping, coordination number regulating, defect engineering, strain designing, and dual-metal-sites scheming. Second, the impacts of electronic structure on the activation behaviors of reactive intermediates and the electrocatalytic activities of water splitting, oxygen reduction reaction, and CO2/N2 electroreduction reactions are thoroughly discussed. The electronic structure-performance relationships are meticulously understood by combining key characterization techniques with density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Finally, a conclusion of this paper and insights into the challenges and future prospects in this field are proposed. This review highlights the understanding of electronic structure-correlated electrocatalytic activity for SACs and guides their progress in electrochemical applications.
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- Xiaohui Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China
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Pei Z, Li Y, Fan G, Guo Y, Luan D, Gu X, Lou XWD. Low-Coordinated Conductive ZnCu Metal-Organic Frameworks for Highly Selective H 2O 2 Electrosynthesis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2403808. [PMID: 38770988 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Direct electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with high production rate and high selectivity through the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) offers a sustainable alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone technology but remains a challenge. Herein, a low-coordinated, 2D conductive Zn/Cu metal-organic framework supported on hollow nanocube structures (ZnCu-MOF (H)) is rationally designed and synthesized. The as-prepared ZnCu-MOF (H) catalyst exhibits substantially boosted electrocatalytic kinetics, enhanced H2O2 selectivity, and ultra-high Faradaic efficiency for 2e-ORR process in both alkaline and neutral conditions. Electrochemical measurements, operando/quasi in situ spectroscopy, and theoretical calculation demonstrate that the introduction of Cu atoms with low-coordinated structures induces the transformation of active sites, resulting in the beneficial electron transfer and the optimized energy barrier, thereby improving the electrocatalytic activity and selectivity.
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- Zhihao Pei
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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Wang X, Zhang Y, Wang S, Li Y, Feng Y, Dai Z, Chen Y, Meng X, Xia J, Zhang G. Steering Geometric Reconstruction of Bismuth with Accelerated Dynamics for CO 2 Electroreduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202407665. [PMID: 38837634 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407665] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Bismuth-based materials have emerged as promising catalysts in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formate. However, the reasons for the reconstruction of Bi-based precursors to form bismuth nanosheets are still puzzling, especially the formation of defective bismuth sites. Herein, we prepare bismuth nanosheets with vacancy-rich defects (V-Bi NS) by rapidly reconstructing Bi19Cl3S27 under negative potential. Theoretical analysis reveals that the introduction of chlorine induces the generation of intrinsic electric field in the precursor, thereby increasing the electron transfer rate and further promoting the metallization of trivalent bismuth. Meanwhile, experimental tests verify that Bi19Cl3S27 has a faster reconstruction rate than Bi2S3. The formed V-Bi NS exhibits up to 96 % HCOO- Faraday efficiency and 400 mA cm-2 HCOO- partial current densities, and its electrochemical active surface area normalized formate current density and yield are 2.2 times higher than those of intact bismuth nanosheets (I-Bi NS). Density functional theory calculations indicate that bismuth vacancies with electron-rich aggregation reduce the activation energy of CO2 to *CO2 - radicals and stabilize the adsorption of the key intermediate *OCHO, thus facilitating the reaction kinetics of formate production.
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- Xiaowen Wang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Wang T, Xin Y, Chen B, Zhang B, Luan S, Dong M, Wu Y, Cheng X, Liu Y, Liu H, Han B. Selective hydrodeoxygenation of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to alkenes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2166. [PMID: 38461211 PMCID: PMC10925037 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46383-9] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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Achieving selective hydrodeoxygenation of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl groups to alkenes poses a substantial challenge due to the presence of multiple functional groups. In this study, we develop a ZnNC-X catalyst (X represents the calcination temperature) that incorporates both Lewis acidic-basic sites and Zn-Nx sites to address this challenge. Among the catalyst variants, ZnNC-900 catalyst exhibits impressive selectivity for alkenes in the hydrodeoxygenation of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, achieving up to 94.8% selectivity. Through comprehensive mechanism investigations and catalyst characterization, we identify the Lewis acidic-basic sites as responsible for the selective hydrogenation of C=O bonds, while the Zn-Nx sites facilitate the subsequent selective hydrodeoxygenation step. Furthermore, ZnNC-900 catalyst displays broad applicability across a diverse range of unsaturated carbonyl compounds. These findings not only offer valuable insights into the design of effective catalysts for controlling alkene selectivity but also extend the scope of sustainable transformations in synthetic chemistry.
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- Tianjiao Wang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Li L, Xu W, Wu Z, Geng W, Li S, Sun S, Wang M, Cheng C, Zhao C. Engineering Zinc-Organic Frameworks-Based Artificial Carbonic Anhydrase with Ultrafast Biomimetic Centers for Efficient Hydration Reactions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307537. [PMID: 37939303 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Constructing effective and robust biocatalysts with carbonic anhydrase (CA)-mimetic activities offers an alternative and promising pathway for diverse CO2-related catalytic applications. However, there is very limited success has been achieved in controllably synthesizing CA-mimetic biocatalysts. Here, inspired by the 3D coordination environments of CAs, this study reports on the design of an ultrafast ZnN3-OH2 center via tuning the 3D coordination structures and mesoporous defects in a zinc-dipyrazolate framework to serve as new, efficient, and robust CA-mimetic biocatalysts (CABs) to catalyze the hydration reactions. Owing to the structural advantages and high similarity with the active center of natural CAs, the double-walled CAB with mesoporous defects displays superior CA-like reaction kinetics in p-NPA hydrolysis (V0 = 445.16 nM s-1, Vmax = 3.83 µM s-1, turnover number: 5.97 × 10-3 s-1), which surpasses the by-far-reported metal-organic frameworks-based biocatalysts. This work offers essential guidance in tuning 3D coordination environments in artificial enzymes and proposes a new strategy to create high-performance CA-mimetic biocatalysts for broad applications, such as CO2 hydration/capture, CO2 sensing, and abundant hydrolytic reactions.
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- Lin Li
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Cao X, Tian Y, Ma J, Guo W, Cai W, Zhang J. Strong p-d Orbital Hybridization on Bismuth Nanosheets for High Performing CO 2 Electroreduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309648. [PMID: 38009597 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Single-atom alloys (SAAs) show great potential for a variety of electrocatalytic reactions. However, the atomic orbital hybridization effect of SAAs on the electrochemical reactions is unclear yet. Herein, the in situ confinement of vanadium/molybdenum/tungsten atoms on bismuth nanosheet is shown to create SAAs with rich grain boundaries, respectively. With the detailed analysis of microstructure and composition, the strong p-d orbital hybridization between bismuth and vanadium enables the exceptional electrocatalytic performance for carbon dioxide (CO2 ) reduction with the Faradaic efficiency nearly 100% for C1 products in a wide potential range from -0.6 to -1.4 V, and a long-term electrolysis stability for 90 h. In-depth in situ investigations with theoretical computations reveal that the electron delocalization toward vanadium atoms via the p-d orbital hybridization evokes the bismuth active centers for efficient CO2 activation via the σ-donation of O-to-Bi, thus reduces protonation energy barriers for formate production. With such fundamental understanding, SAA electrocatalyst is employed to fabricated the solar-driven electrolytic cell of CO2 reduction and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation, achieving an outstanding 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid yield of 90.5%. This study demonstrates a feasible strategy to rationally design advanced SAA electrocatalysts via the basic principles of p-d orbital hybridization.
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- Xueying Cao
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Wang H, Deng N, Li X, Chen Y, Tian Y, Cheng B, Kang W. Recent insights on the use of modified Zn-based catalysts in eCO 2RR. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2121-2168. [PMID: 38206085 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05344j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Converting CO2 into valuable chemicals can provide a new path to mitigate the greenhouse effect, achieving the aim of "carbon neutrality" and "carbon peaking". Among numerous electrocatalysts, Zn-based materials are widely distributed and cheap, making them one of the most promising electrocatalyst materials to replace noble metal catalysts. Moreover, the Zn metal itself has a certain selectivity for CO. After appropriate modification, such as oxide derivatization, structural reorganization, reconstruction of the surfaces, heteroatom doping, and so on, the Zn-based electrocatalysts can expose more active sites and adjust the d-band center or electronic structure, and the FE and stability of them can be effectively improved, and they can even convert CO2 to multi-carbon products. This review aims to systematically describe the latest progresses of modified Zn-based electrocatalyst materials (including organic and inorganic materials) in the electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (eCO2RR). The applications of modified Zn-based catalysts in improving product selectivity, increasing current density and reducing the overpotential of the eCO2RR are reviewed. Moreover, this review describes the reasonable selection and good structural design of Zn-based catalysts, presents the characteristics of various modified zinc-based catalysts, and reveals the related catalytic mechanisms for the first time. Finally, the current status and development prospects of modified Zn-based catalysts in eCO2RR are summarized and discussed.
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- Hao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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Yang J, Wang L, Wan J, El Gabaly F, Fernandes Cauduro AL, Mills BE, Chen JL, Hsu LC, Lee D, Zhao X, Zheng H, Salmeron M, Wang C, Dong Z, Lin H, Somorjai GA, Rosner F, Breunig H, Prendergast D, Jiang DE, Singh S, Su J. Atomically synergistic Zn-Cr catalyst for iso-stoichiometric co-conversion of ethane and CO 2 to ethylene and CO. Nat Commun 2024; 15:911. [PMID: 38291043 PMCID: PMC10828418 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44918-8] [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: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Developing atomically synergistic bifunctional catalysts relies on the creation of colocalized active atoms to facilitate distinct elementary steps in catalytic cycles. Herein, we show that the atomically-synergistic binuclear-site catalyst (ABC) consisting of [Formula: see text]-O-Cr6+ on zeolite SSZ-13 displays unique catalytic properties for iso-stoichiometric co-conversion of ethane and CO2. Ethylene selectivity and utilization of converted CO2 can reach 100 % and 99.0% under 500 °C at ethane conversion of 9.6%, respectively. In-situ/ex-situ spectroscopic studies and DFT calculations reveal atomic synergies between acidic Zn and redox Cr sites. [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text]) sites facilitate β-C-H bond cleavage in ethane and the formation of Zn-Hδ- hydride, thereby the enhanced basicity promotes CO2 adsorption/activation and prevents ethane C-C bond scission. The redox Cr site accelerates CO2 dissociation by replenishing lattice oxygen and facilitates H2O formation/desorption. This study presents the advantages of the ABC concept, paving the way for the rational design of novel advanced catalysts.
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- Ji Yang
- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA.
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA, US.
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.
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Guo ST, Du YW, Luo H, Zhu Z, Ouyang T, Liu ZQ. Stabilizing Undercoordinated Zn Active Sites through Confinement in CeO 2 Nanotubes for Efficient Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314099. [PMID: 38059828 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314099] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Zn-based catalysts hold great potential to replace the noble metal-based ones for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR). Undercoordinated Zn (Znδ+ ) sites may serve as the active sites for enhanced CO production by optimizing the binding energy of *COOH intermediates. However, there is relatively less exploration into the dynamic evolution and stability of Znδ+ sites during CO2 reduction process. Herein, we present ZnO, Znδ+ /ZnO and Zn as catalysts by varying the applied reduction potential. Theoretical studies reveal that Znδ+ sites could suppress HER and HCOOH production to induce CO generation. And Znδ+ /ZnO presents the highest CO selectivity (FECO 70.9 % at -1.48 V vs. RHE) compared to Zn and ZnO. Furthermore, we propose a CeO2 nanotube with confinement effect and Ce3+ /Ce4+ redox to stabilize Znδ+ species. The hollow core-shell structure of the Znδ+ /ZnO/CeO2 catalyst enables to extremely expose electrochemically active area while maintaining the Znδ+ sites with long-time stability. Certainly, the target catalyst affords a FECO of 76.9 % at -1.08 V vs. RHE and no significant decay of CO selectivity in excess of 18 h.
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- Si-Tong Guo
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Sun Y, Fan W, Li Y, Sui NLD, Zhu Z, Zhou Y, Lee JM. Tuning Coordination Structures of Zn Sites Through Symmetry-Breaking Accelerates Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306687. [PMID: 37649133 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Manipulating the coordination environment of individual active sites in a precise manner remains an important challenge in electrocatalytic reactions. Herein, inspired by theoretical predictions, a facile procedure to synthesize a series of symmetry-breaking zinc metal-organic framework (Zn-MOF) catalysts with well-defined structures is presented. Benefiting from the optimized coordination microenvironment regulated by symmetry-breaking, Zn-N2 S2 -MOF exhibits the best performance of nitrogen (N2 ) reduction reaction (NRR) with NH3 yield rate of 25.07 ± 1.57 µg h-1 cm-2 and Faradaic efficiency of 44.57 ± 2.79% compared with reported Zn-based NRR catalysts. X-ray absorption near-edge structure shows that the symmetry-breaking distorts the coordination environment and modulates the delocalized electrons around the Zn sites, which favors the formation of unpaired low-valence Znδ+ , thereby facilitating the adsorption/activation of N2 . Theoretical calculations elucidate that low-valence Znδ+ in Zn-N2 S2 -MOF can effectively lower the energy barrier of potential determining step, promoting the kinetics and boosting the NRR activity. This work highlights the relationship between the precise coordination environment of metal sites and the catalytic activity, which offers insightful guidance for rationally designing high-efficiency electrocatalysts.
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- Yuntong Sun
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI), Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, 316004, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, 316004, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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Hursán D, Timoshenko J, Ortega E, Jeon HS, Rüscher M, Herzog A, Rettenmaier C, Chee SW, Martini A, Koshy D, Roldán Cuenya B. Reversible Structural Evolution of Metal-Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Catalysts During CO 2 Electroreduction: An Operando X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307809. [PMID: 37994692 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction (CO2 RR) is a rising technology, aiming to reduce the energy sector dependence on fossil fuels and to produce carbon-neutral raw materials. Metal-nitrogen-doped carbons (M-N-C) are emerging, cost-effective catalysts for this reaction; however, their long-term stability is a major issue. To overcome this, understanding their structural evolution is crucial, requiring systematic in-depth operando studies. Here a series of M-N-C catalysts (M = Fe, Sn, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn) is investigated using operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy. It is found that the Fe-N-C and Sn-N-C are prone to oxide clusters formation even before CO2 RR. In contrast, the respective metal cations are singly dispersed in the as-prepared Cu-N-C, Co-N-C, Ni-N-C, and (Zn)-N-C. During CO2 RR, metallic clusters/nanoparticles reversibly formed in all catalysts, except for the Ni-N-C. This phenomenon, previously observed only in Cu-N-C, thus is ubiquitous in M-N-C catalysts. The competition between M-O and M-N interactions is an important factor determining the mobility of metal species in M-N-C. Specifically, the strong interaction between the Ni centers and the N-functional groups of the carbon support results in higher stability of the Ni single-sites, leading to the excellent performance of Ni-N-C in the CO2 to CO conversion, in comparison to other transition metals.
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- Dorottya Hursán
- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Interface Science, Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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Song J, Lei X, Mu J, Li J, Song X, Yan L, Ding Y. Boron-Doped Nickel-Nitrogen-Carbon Single-Atom Catalyst for Boosting Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2305666. [PMID: 37635104 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Tuning the coordination environment of the metal center in metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) single-atom catalysts via heteroatom-doping (oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, etc.) is effective for promoting electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR). However, few studies are investigated establishing efficient CO2 reduction by introducing boron (B) atoms to regulate the M-N-C structure. Herein, a B-C3 N4 self-sacrifice strategy is developed to synthesize B, N co-coordinated Ni single atom catalyst (Ni-BNC). X-ray absorption spectroscopy and high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy confirm the structure (Ni-N3 B/C). The Ni-BNC catalyst presents a maximum CO Faradaic efficiency (FECO ) of 98.8% and a large CO current density (jCO ) of -62.9 mA cm-2 at -0.75 and -1.05 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode, respectively. Furthermore, FECO could be maintained above 95% in a wide range of potential windows from -0.65 to -1.05 V. In situ experiments and density functional theory calculations demonstrate the Ni-BNC catalyst with B atoms coordinated to the central Ni atoms could significantly reduce the energy barrier for the conversion of *CO2 to *COOH, leading to excellent CO2 RR performance.
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- Jian Song
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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Xin S, Ni L, Zhang P, Tan H, Song M, Li T, Gao Y, Hu C. Electron Delocalization Realizes Speedy Fenton-Like Catalysis over a High-Loading and Low-Valence Zinc Single-Atom Catalyst. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304088. [PMID: 37840391 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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A zinc (Zn)-based single-atom catalyst (SAC) is recently reported as an active Fenton-like catalyst; however, the low Zn loading greatly restricts its catalytic activity. Herein, a molecule-confined pyrolysis method is demonstrated to evidently increase the Zn loading to 11.54 wt.% for a Zn SAC (ZnSA -N-C) containing a mixture of Zn-N4 and Zn-N3 coordination structures. The latter unsaturated Zn-N3 sites promote electron delocalization to lower the average valence state of Zn in the mix-coordinated Zn-Nx moiety conducive to interaction of ZnSA -N-C with peroxydisulfate (PDS). A speedy Fenton-like catalysis is thus realized by the high-loading and low-valence ZnSA -N-C for PDS activation with a specific activity up to 0.11 min L-1 m-2 , outstripping most Fenton-like SACs. Experimental results reveal that the formation of ZnSA -N-C-PDS* complex owing to the strong affinity of ZnSA -N-C to PDS empowers intense direct electron transfer from the electron-rich pollutant toward this complex, dominating the rapid bisphenol A (BPA) elimination. The electron transfer pathway benefits the desirable environmental robustness of the ZnSA -N-C/PDS system for actual water decontamination. This work represents a new class of efficient and durable Fenton-like SACs for potential practical environmental applications.
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- Shaosong Xin
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Li F, Hou L, Liu W, Jin Y, Lu J, Li B. Carbon Vacancy-Enhanced Activity of Fe-N-C Single Atom Catalysts toward Luminol Chemiluminescence in the Absence of H 2O 2. Anal Chem 2023; 95:16021-16028. [PMID: 37843973 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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The classic luminol-H2O2 chemiluminescence (CL) systems suffer from easy self-decomposition of H2O2 at room temperature, hindering the practical applications of the luminol-H2O2 CL system. In this work, unexpectedly, we found that the carbon vacancy-modified Fe-N-C single atom catalysts (VC-Fe-N-C SACs) can directly trigger a luminol solution to generate strong CL emission in the absence of H2O2. The Fe-based SACs were prepared through the conventional pyrolysis of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks. The massive carbon vacancies were readily introduced into Fe-N-C SACs through a tannic acid-etching process. Carbon vacancy significantly enhanced the catalytic activity of Fe-N-C SACs on the CL reaction of luminol-dissolved oxygen. The VC-Fe-N-C SACs performed a 13.4-fold CL enhancement compared with the classic luminol-Fe2+ system. It was found that the introduction of a carbon vacancy could efficiently promote dissolved oxygen to convert to reactive oxygen species. As a proof of concept, the developed CL system was applied to detect alkaline phosphatase with a linear range of 0.005-1 U/L as well as a detection limit of 0.003 U/L. This work demonstrated that VC-Fe-N-C SAC is a highly efficient CL catalyst that can promote the analytic application of the luminol CL system.
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- Feng Li
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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Wang J, Deng D, Wu Q, Liu M, Wang Y, Jiang J, Zheng X, Zheng H, Bai Y, Chen Y, Xiong X, Lei Y. Insight on Atomically Dispersed Cu Catalysts for Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18688-18705. [PMID: 37725796 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECO2R) with renewable electricity is an advanced carbon conversion technology. At present, copper is the only metal to selectively convert CO2 into multicarbon (C2+) products. Among them, atomically dispersed (AD) Cu catalysts have received great attention due to the relatively single chemical environment, which are able to minimize the negative impact of morphology, valence state, and crystallographic properties, etc. on product selectivity. Furthermore, the completely exposed atomic Cu sites not only provide space and bonding electrons for the adsorption of reactants in favor of better catalytic activity but also provide an ideal platform for studying its reaction mechanism. This review summarizes the recent progress of AD Cu catalysts as a chemically tunable platform for ECO2R, including the atomic Cu sites dynamic evolution, the catalytic performance, and mechanism. Furthermore, the prospects and challenges of AD Cu catalysts for ECO2R are carefully discussed. We sincerely hope that this review can contribute to the rational design of AD Cu catalysts with enhanced performance for ECO2R.
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- Jinxian Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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Wei D, Chen L, Tian L, Ramakrishna S, Ji D. Zn Single Atoms/Clusters/Nanoparticles Embedded in the Hybrid Carbon Aerogels for High-Performance ORR Electrocatalysis. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:16547-16553. [PMID: 37738623 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Carbon-supported zinc single-atom catalysts have received considerable attention in the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) owing to the strong reduction capacity of zinc atoms and the abundant reserves of zinc elements. The common preparation method has been limited to the high-temperature pyrolysis of nitrogen-rich organic molecules and zinc ions, which makes it difficult to further improve the ORR performance. Herein, we first prepared ZnO/PNT/rGO aerogels as precursors via a simple hydrothermal method combined with freeze-drying, in which reduced graphene oxides (rGO) and polypyrrole nanotubes (PNT) together assembled into three-dimensional frames and numerous ZnO nanoparticles were anchored in the three-dimensional skeletons. Then, ZnO/PNT/rGO aerogels were calcined at 800 °C in the argon atmosphere, in which PNT/rGO were derived carbon aerogels, ZnO nanoparticles were reduced to Zn0 by carbon, and generating zinc single atoms were captured by the surrounding nitrogen atoms or aggregated into Zn clusters/nanoparticles in the carbon substrates. The obtained products were Zn single atoms/clusters/nanoparticles embedded into PNT/rGO-derived carbon aerogels, named Zn/NC catalysts. Zn/NC catalysts display a much higher half-wave potential and a larger limiting current density than pure rGO aerogels, NC, and Zn/C catalysts, indicating the synergy of excellent electronic transportation, high mass efficiency from outstanding porosity, and several active centers. Tailoring the quantity of zinc acetate can provide the optimal ORR performance with the Eonset of 0.96 V, the E1/2 of 0.845 V, and remarkable durability. This work exploits a novel strategy of carbon thermal reduction to construct high-performance Zn-based low-dimensional ORR catalysts.
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- Dan Wei
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, PR China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Institute of International Trade & Commerce, Xi'an 712046, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, PR China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
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Jiao J, Yuan Q, Tan M, Han X, Gao M, Zhang C, Yang X, Shi Z, Ma Y, Xiao H, Zhang J, Lu T. Constructing asymmetric double-atomic sites for synergistic catalysis of electrochemical CO 2 reduction. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6164. [PMID: 37789007 PMCID: PMC10547798 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41863-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Elucidating the synergistic catalytic mechanism between multiple active centers is of great significance for heterogeneous catalysis; however, finding the corresponding experimental evidence remains challenging owing to the complexity of catalyst structures and interface environment. Here we construct an asymmetric TeN2-CuN3 double-atomic site catalyst, which is analyzed via full-range synchrotron pair distribution function. In electrochemical CO2 reduction, the catalyst features a synergistic mechanism with the double-atomic site activating two key molecules: operando spectroscopy confirms that the Te center activates CO2, and the Cu center helps to dissociate H2O. The experimental and theoretical results reveal that the TeN2-CuN3 could cooperatively lower the energy barriers for the rate-determining step, promoting proton transfer kinetics. Therefore, the TeN2-CuN3 displays a broad potential range with high CO selectivity, improved kinetics and good stability. This work presents synthesis and characterization strategies for double-atomic site catalysts, and experimentally unveils the underpinning mechanism of synergistic catalysis.
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- Jiqing Jiao
- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Lower-Carbon Catalysis Technology, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Science Center of Energy Material and Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, P. R. China.
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China.
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Hao Y, Hu F, Zhu S, Sun Y, Wang H, Wang L, Wang Y, Xue J, Liao YF, Shao M, Peng S. MXene-Regulated Metal-Oxide Interfaces with Modified Intermediate Configurations Realizing Nearly 100% CO 2 Electrocatalytic Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202304179. [PMID: 37405836 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202304179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction via renewable electricity provides a sustainable way to produce valued chemicals, while it suffers from low activity and selectivity. Herein, we constructed a novel catalyst with unique Ti3 C2 Tx MXene-regulated Ag-ZnO interfaces, undercoordinated surface sites, as well as mesoporous nanostructures. The designed Ag-ZnO/Ti3 C2 Tx catalyst achieves an outstanding CO2 conversion performance of a nearly 100% CO Faraday efficiency with high partial current density of 22.59 mA cm-2 at -0.87 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. The electronic donation of Ag and up-shifted d-band center relative to Fermi level within MXene-regulated Ag-ZnO interfaces contributes the high selectivity of CO. The CO2 conversion is highly correlated with the dominated linear-bonded CO intermediate confirmed by in situ infrared spectroscopy. This work enlightens the rational design of unique metal-oxide interfaces with the regulation of MXene for high-performance electrocatalysis beyond CO2 reduction.
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- Yanan Hao
- 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
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 999077, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 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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- 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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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 999077, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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Yang J, Yu J, Dong W, Yang D, Hua Z, Wan X, Wang M, Li H, Lu S. Enhanced the Efficiency of Electrocatalytic CO 2 -to-CO Conversion by Cd Species Anchored into Metal-Organic Framework. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301319. [PMID: 37178410 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a promising platform for electrocatalytic CO2 conversion are still restricted by the low efficiency or unsatisfied selectivity for desired products. Herein, zirconium-based porphyrinic MOF hollow nanotubes with Cd sites (Cd-PCN-222HTs) are reported for electrocatalytic CO2 -to-CO conversion. The dispersed Cd species are anchored in PCN-222HTs and coordinated by N atoms of porphyrin structures. It is discovered that Cd-PCN-222HTs have glorious electrocatalytic activity for selective CO production in ionic liquid-water (H2 O)-acetonitrile (MeCN) electrolyte. The CO Faradaic efficiency (FECO ) of >80% could be maintained in a wide potential range from -2.0 to -2.4 V versus Ag/Ag+ , and the maximum current density could reach 68.0 mA cm-2 at -2.4 V versus Ag/Ag+ with a satisfied turnover frequency of 26 220 h-1 . The enhanced efficiency of electrocatalytic CO2 conversion of Cd-PCN-222HTs is closely related to its hollow structure, anchored Cd species, and good synergistic effect with electrolyte. The density functional theory calculations indicate that the dispersed Cd sites anchored in PCN-222HTs not only favor the formation of *COOH intermediate but also hinder the hydrogen evolution reaction, resulting in high activity of electrocatalytic CO2 -to-CO conversion.
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- Jie Yang
- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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Hu H, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Xi J, Xiao J, Cao S. Performance Regulation of Single-Atom Catalyst by Modulating the Microenvironment of Metal Sites. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2023; 381:24. [PMID: 37480375 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-023-00434-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Metal-based catalysts, encompassing both homogeneous and heterogeneous types, play a vital role in the modern chemical industry. Heterogeneous metal-based catalysts usually possess more varied catalytically active centers than homogeneous catalysts, making it challenging to regulate their catalytic performance. In contrast, homogeneous catalysts have defined active-site structures, and their performance can be easily adjusted by modifying the ligand. These characteristics lead to remarkable conceptual and technical differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. As a recently emerging class of catalytic material, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have become one of the most active new frontiers in the catalysis field and show great potential to bridge homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic processes. This review documents a brief introduction to SACs and their role in a range of reactions involving single-atom catalysis. To fully understand process-structure-property relationships of single-atom catalysis in chemical reactions, active sites or coordination structure and performance regulation strategies (e.g., tuning chemical and physical environment of single atoms) of SACs are comprehensively summarized. Furthermore, we discuss the application limitations, development trends and future challenges of single-atom catalysis and present a perspective on further constructing a highly efficient (e.g., activity, selectivity and stability), single-atom catalytic system for a broader scope of reactions.
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- Hanyu Hu
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Novel Biomass-Based Environmental and Energy Materials in Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Rowland Institute at Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Novel Biomass-Based Environmental and Energy Materials in Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430073, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Novel Biomass-Based Environmental and Energy Materials in Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430073, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China.
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- Aramco Boston Research Center, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA.
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Sun Y, Liu X, Zhu M, Zhang Z, Chen Z, Wang S, Ji Z, Yang H, Wang X. Non-noble metal single atom-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2: Synthesis approaches and performance evaluation. DECARBON 2023:100018. [DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.decarb.2023.100018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Jiang X, Nan Z. Tuning Band Gap in Fe-Doped g-C 3N 4 by Zn for Enhanced Fenton-Like Catalytic Performance. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:8357-8371. [PMID: 37186873 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c00890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Multiple oxidation states of first-row transition-metal cations were always doped in g-C3N4 to enhance the catalytic activity by the synergistic action between the cations in the Fenton-like reaction. It remains a challenge for the synergistic mechanism when the stable electronic centrifugation (3d10) of Zn2+ was used. In this work, Zn2+ was facilely introduced in Fe-doped g-C3N4 (named xFe/yZn-CN). Compared with Fe-CN, the rate constant of the tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) degradation increased from 0.0505 to 0.0662 min-1 for 4Fe/1Zn-CN. The catalytic performance was more outstanding than those of similar catalysts reported. The catalytic mechanism was proposed. With the introduction of Zn2+ in 4Fe/1Zn-CN, the atomic percent of Fe (Fe2+ and Fe3+) and the molar ratio of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at the catalyst's surface increased, where Fe2+ and Fe3+ were the active sites for adsorption and degradation. In addition, the band gap of 4Fe/1Zn-CN decreased, leading to enhanced electron transfer and conversion from Fe3+ to Fe2+. These changes resulted in the excellent catalytic performance of 4Fe/1Zn-CN. Radicals •OH, •O2-, and 1O2 formed in the reaction and took different actions under various pH values. 4Fe/1Zn-CN exhibited excellent stability after five cycles under the same conditions. These results may give a strategy for synthesizing Fenton-like catalysts.
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- Xuan Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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Wang Q, Dai M, Li H, Lu YR, Chan TS, Ma C, Liu K, Fu J, Liao W, Chen S, Pensa E, Wang Y, Zhang S, Sun Y, Cortés E, Liu M. Asymmetric Coordination Induces Electron Localization at Ca Sites for Robust CO 2 Electroreduction to CO. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300695. [PMID: 36929182 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Main group single atom catalysts (SACs) are promising for CO2 electroreduction to CO by virtue of their ability in preventing the hydrogen evolution reaction and CO poisoning. Unfortunately, their delocalized orbitals reduce the CO2 activation to *COOH. Herein, an O doping strategy to localize electrons on p-orbitals through asymmetric coordination of Ca SAC sites (Ca-N3 O) is developed, thus enhancing the CO2 activation. Theoretical calculations indicate that asymmetric coordination of Ca-N3 O improves electron-localization around Ca sites and thus promotes *COOH formation. X-ray absorption fine spectroscopy shows the obtained Ca-N3 O features: one O and three N coordinated atoms with one Ca as a reactive site. In situ attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy proves that Ca-N3 O promotes *COOH formation. As a result, the Ca-N3 O catalyst exhibits a state-of-the-art turnover frequency of ≈15 000 per hour in an H-cell and a large current density of -400 mA cm-2 with a CO Faradaic efficiency (FE) ≥ 90% in a flow cell. Moreover, Ca-N3 O sites retain a FE above 90% even with a 30% diluted CO2 concentration.
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- Qiyou Wang
- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Research Center for Advanced Energy and Carbon Neutrality, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Jiang X, Wang L, Meng R, Tang Q, Guo Y, Han Z, Ling G, Zhang C, Yang QH. A Zn-based catalyst with high oxygen reduction activity and anti-poisoning property for stable seawater batteries. J Chem Phys 2023; 158:141101. [PMID: 37061490 DOI: 10.1063/5.0142794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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Seawater batteries (SWBs) are a key part of the future underwater energy network for maritime safety and resource development due to their high safety, long lifespan, and eco-friendly nature. However, the complicated seawater composition and pollution, such as the S2-, usually poison the catalyst and lead to the degradation of the battery performance. Here, Zn single-atom catalysts (SACs) were demonstrated as effective oxygen reduction reaction catalysts with high anti-poisoning properties by density functional theory calculation and the Zn SACs anchoring on an N, P-doped carbon substrate (Zn-SAC@PNC) was synthesized by a one-pot strategy. Zinc active sites ensure the anti-poisoning property toward S2-, and N, P-doped carbon helps improve the activity. Therefore, Zn-SAC@PNC exhibits superior activity (E1/2: 0.87 V, Tafel slope: 69.5 mV dec-1) compared with Pt/C and shows a lower decay rate of the voltage after discharge in lean-oxygen natural seawater. In the presence of S2-, Zn-SAC@PNC can still maintain its original catalytic activity, which ensures the stable operation of SWBs in the marine environment with sulfur-based pollutants. This study provides a new strategy to design and develop efficient cathode materials for SWBs.
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- Yingxin Liu
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Qu B, Li P, Bai L, Qu Y, Li Z, Zhang Z, Zheng B, Sun J, Jing L. Atomically Dispersed ZnN 5 Sites Immobilized on g-C 3 N 4 Nanosheets for Ultrasensitive Selective Detection of Phenanthrene by Dual Ratiometric Fluorescence. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211575. [PMID: 36680460 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ultrasensitively selective detection of trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like phenanthrene (PHE) is critical but remains challenging. Herein, atomically dispersed Zn sites on g-C3 N4 nanosheets (sZn-CN) are constructed by thermal polymerization of a Zn-cyanuric acid-melamine supramolecular precursor for the fluorescence detection of PHE. A high amount (1.6 wt%) of sZn is grafted in the cave of CN with one N vacancy in the form of unique Zn(II)N5 coordination. The optimized sZn-CN achieves a wide detection range (1 ng L-1 to 5 mg L-1 ), ultralow detection limit (0.35 ng L-1 , with 5-order magnitude improvement over CN), and ultrahigh selectivity toward PHE even among typical PAHs based on the built PHE-CN dual ratiometric fluorescence method. By means of in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, time-resolved absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations, the resulting superior detection performance is attributed to the favorable selective adsorption of PHE on as-constructed atomic Zn(II)N5 sites via the ionic cation-π interactions (Znδ+ C2 δ- type), and the fluorescence quenching is dominated by the inner filter effect (IFE) from the multilayer adsorption of PHE at low concentrations, while it is done by the protruded photogenerated electron-transfer process, as well as IFE from the monolayer adsorption of PHE at ultralow concentration.
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- Binhong Qu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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Lu Z, Wang J, Feng W, Yin X, Feng X, Zhao S, Li C, Wang R, Huang QA, Zhao Y. Zinc Single-Atom-Regulated Hard Carbons for High-Rate and Low-Temperature Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2211461. [PMID: 36946678 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Hard carbons, as one of the most commercializable anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), have to deal with the trade-off between the rate capability and specific capacity or initial Columbic efficiency (ICE), and the fast performance decline at low temperature (LT) remains poorly understood. Here, a comprehensive regulation on the interfacial/bulk electrochemistry of hard carbons through atomic Zn doping is reported, which demonstrates a record-high reversible capacity (546 mAh g-1 ), decent ICE (84%), remarkable rate capability (140 mAh g-1 @ 50 A g-1 ), and excellent LT capacity (443 mAh g-1 @ -40 °C), outperforming the state-of-the-art literature. This work reveals that the Zn doping can generally induce a local electric field to enable fast bulk Na+ transportation, and meanwhile catalyze the decomposition of NaPF6 to form a robust inorganic-rich solid-electrolyte interphase, which elaborates the underlying origin of the boosted electrochemical performance. Importantly, distinguished from room temperature, the intrinsic Na+ migration/desolvation ability of the electrolyte is disclosed to be the crucial rate-determining factors for the SIB performance at LT. This work provides a fundamental understanding on the charge-storage kinetics at varied temperatures.
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- Zhixiu Lu
- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemistry Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences and Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Fan Z, Luo R, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Zhai P, Zhang Y, Wang C, Gao J, Zhou W, Sun L, Hou J. Oxygen-Bridged Indium-Nickel Atomic Pair as Dual-Metal Active Sites Enabling Synergistic Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216326. [PMID: 36519523 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Single-atom catalysts offer a promising pathway for electrochemical CO2 conversion. However, it is still a challenge to optimize the electrochemical performance of dual-atom catalysts. Here, an atomic indium-nickel dual-sites catalyst bridged by an axial oxygen atom (O-In-N6 -Ni moiety) was anchored on nitrogenated carbon (InNi DS/NC). InNi DS/NC exhibits superior CO selectivity with Faradaic efficiency higher than 90 % over a wide potential range from -0.5 to -0.8 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (vs. RHE). Moreover, an industrial CO partial current density up to 317.2 mA cm-2 is achieved at -1.0 V vs. RHE in a flow cell. In situ ATR-SEIRAS combined with theory calculations reveal that the synergistic effect of In-Ni dual-sites and O atom bridge not only reduces the reaction barrier for the formation of *COOH, but also retards the undesired hydrogen evolution reaction. This work provides a feasible strategy to construct dual-site catalysts towards energy conversion.
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- Zhaozhong Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Sciences and CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China.,CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Sciences and CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China.,CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044, Stockholm, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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Sun P, Qiao Z, Wang S, Li D, Liu X, Zhang Q, Zheng L, Zhuang Z, Cao D. Atomically Dispersed Zn-Pyrrolic-N 4 Cathode Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216041. [PMID: 36478109 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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To achieve practical application of fuel cell, it is vital to develop highly efficient and durable Pt-free catalysts. Herein, we prepare atomically dispersed ZnNC catalysts with Zn-Pyrrolic-N4 moieties and abundant mesoporous structure. The ZnNC-based anion-exchange membrane fuel cell (AEMFC) presents an ultrahigh peak power density of 1.63 and 0.83 W cm-2 in H2 -O2 and H2 -air (CO2 -free), and also exhibits long-term stability with more than 120 and 100 h for H2 -air (CO2 -free) and H2 -O2 , respectively. Density functional calculations further unveil that the Zn-Pyrrolic-N4 structure is the origin of high activity of as-synthesized ZnNC catalyst, while the Zn-Pyridinic-N4 moiety is inactive for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), which successfully explain the puzzle why most Zn-metal-organic framework -derived ZnNC catalysts in previous reports did not present good ORR activity because of their Zn-Pyridinic-N4 moieties. This work offers a new route for speeding up development of AEMFCs.
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- Panpan Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Nickel phthalocyanine modified fruit-peel-derived carbon framework selectively electro-catalyzes CO2-to-CO conversion. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Li WJ, Lou ZX, Zhao JY, Liu PF, Yuan HY, Yang HG. Positive Valent Metal Sites in Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction Reaction. Chemphyschem 2023; 24:e202200657. [PMID: 36646629 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The discovery of high-performance catalysts for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) has faced an enormous challenge for years. The lack of cognition about the surface active structures or centers of catalysts in complex conditions limits the development of advanced catalysts for CO2 RR. Recently, the positive valent metal sites (PVMS) are demonstrated as a kind of potential active sites, which can facilitate carbon dioxide (CO2 ) activation and conversation but are always unstable under reduction potentials. Many advanced technologies in theory and experiment have been utilized to understand and develop excellent catalysts with PVMS for CO2 RR. Here, we present an introduction of some typical catalysts with PVMS in CO2 RR and give some understanding of the activity and stability for these related catalysts.
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- Wen Jing Li
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Hou X, Ding J, Liu W, Zhang S, Luo J, Liu X. Asymmetric Coordination Environment Engineering of Atomic Catalysts for CO 2 Reduction. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13020309. [PMID: 36678060 PMCID: PMC9866045 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as well-known catalysts in renewable energy storage and conversion systems. Several supports have been developed for stabilizing single-atom catalytic sites, e.g., organic-, metal-, and carbonaceous matrices. Noticeably, the metal species and their local atomic coordination environments have a strong influence on the electrocatalytic capabilities of metal atom active centers. In particular, asymmetric atom electrocatalysts exhibit unique properties and an unexpected carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) performance different from those of traditional metal-N4 sites. This review summarizes the recent development of asymmetric atom sites for the CO2RR with emphasis on the coordination structure regulation strategies and their effects on CO2RR performance. Ultimately, several scientific possibilities are proffered with the aim of further expanding and deepening the advancement of asymmetric atom electrocatalysts for the CO2RR.
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- Xianghua Hou
- Center for Electron Microscopy and Tianjin Key Lab of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Non-Ferrous Metals and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-Ferrous Metals and Featured Materials, School of Resource, Environments and Materials, Nanning 530004, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy and Tianjin Key Lab of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
- Correspondence: (J.D.); (W.L.); (X.L.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Correspondence: (J.D.); (W.L.); (X.L.)
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Center for Electron Microscopy and Tianjin Key Lab of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Non-Ferrous Metals and Materials, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-Ferrous Metals and Featured Materials, School of Resource, Environments and Materials, Nanning 530004, China
- Correspondence: (J.D.); (W.L.); (X.L.)
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Lei J, Sun X, Jin Y, Xu C, Li B. Atomic Dispersion of Zn 2+ on N-Doped Carbon Materials: From Non-Activity to High Activity for Catalyzing Luminol-H 2O 2 Chemiluminescence. Anal Chem 2022; 94:17559-17566. [PMID: 36473046 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c03902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fe and Co single-atom catalysts (SACs) have been widely explored in many fields, while Zn SACs are still in their infancy stage. Herein, we unexpectedly found that atomically dispersed Zn2+ on N-doped carbon material (Zn-N-C) exhibited high catalytic activity on luminol-H2O2 chemiluminescence (CL) reaction. The Zn-N-C SACs were readily prepared through simple pyrolyzation of the cheap precursors (dopamine and ZnCl2). The mechanism of Zn SAC-catalyzed CL reaction of luminol-H2O2 was investigated in detail. The activity of Zn SACs originated from the Zn-N sites in the Zn-N-C structure. The monoatomic dispersion makes Zn2+ catalytic performance change from no activity to high activity in luminol-H2O2 CL reaction. This study demonstrated the particularity of the monatomic metal catalyst over the conventional metal ion. This work provides the unprecedented perspective for design of new metal SACs in CL reaction.
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- Jing Lei
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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Perspective of p-block single-atom catalysts for electrocatalysis. TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Huang J, Qiu X, Zhao Z, Zhu H, Liu Y, Shi W, Liao P, Chen X. Single‐Product Faradaic Efficiency for Electrocatalytic of CO
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in Neutral Aqueous Solution by a Single‐Atom Nanozyme. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202210985. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202210985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jia‐Run Huang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- School of Chemistry Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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Huang JR, Qiu XF, Zhao ZH, Zhu HL, Liu YC, Shi W, Liao PQ, Chen XM. Single‐Product Faradaic Efficiency for Electrocatalytic of CO2 to CO at Current Density Larger than 1.2 A cm−2 in Neutral Aqueous Solution by a Single‐Atom Nanozyme. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202210985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Sun Yat-Sen University School of Chemistry No. 135, Xingang Xi Road 510275 Guangzhou CHINA
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Peng C, Yang S, Luo G, Yan S, Shakouri M, Zhang J, Chen Y, Li W, Wang Z, Sham TK, Zheng G. Surface Co-Modification of Halide Anions and Potassium Cations Promotes High-Rate CO 2 -to-Ethanol Electrosynthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204476. [PMID: 35963841 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The high-rate electrochemical CO2 conversion to ethanol with high partial current density is attractive but challenging, which requires competing with other reduction products as well as hydrogen evolution. This work demonstrates the in situ reconstruction of KCuF3 perovskite under CO2 electroreduction conditions to fabricate a surface fluorine-bonded, single-potassium-atom-modified Cu(111) nanocrystal (K-F-Cu-CO2 ). Density functional theory calculations reveal that the co-modification of both F and K atoms on the Cu(111) surface can promote the ethanol pathway via stabilization of the CO bond and selective hydrogenation of the CC bond in the CH2 CHO* intermediate, while the single modification of either F or K is less effective. The K-F-Cu-CO2 electrocatalyst exhibits an outstanding CO2 -to-ethanol partial current density of 423 ± 30 mA cm-2 with the corresponding Faradaic efficiency of 52.9 ± 3.7%, and a high electrochemical stability at large current densities, thus suggesting an attractive means of surface co-modification of halide anions and alkali-metal cations on Cu catalysts for high-rate CO2 -to-ethanol electrosynthesis.
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- Chen Peng
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, 476000, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Canadian Light Source Inc., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Lin J, Jia B, Wang X, Jiang S, Ma T. Isolating Single and Few Atoms for Enhanced Catalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201796. [PMID: 35577552 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Atomically dispersed metal catalysts have triggered great interest in the field of catalysis owing to their unique features. Isolated single or few metal atoms can be anchored on substrates via chemical bonding or space confinement to maximize atom utilization efficiency. The key challenge lies in precisely regulating the geometric and electronic structure of the active metal centers, thus significantly influencing the catalytic properties. Although several reviews have been published on the preparation, characterization, and application of single-atom catalysts (SACs), the comprehensive understanding of SACs, dual-atom catalysts (DACs), and atomic clusters has never been systematically summarized. Here, recent advances in the engineering of local environments of state-of-the-art SACs, DACs, and atomic clusters for enhanced catalytic performance are highlighted. Firstly, various synthesis approaches for SACs, DACs, and atomic clusters are presented. Then, special attention is focused on the elucidation of local environments in terms of electronic state and coordination structure. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary of isolated single and few atoms for the applications of thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis is provided. Finally, the potential challenges and future opportunities in this emerging field are presented. This review will pave the way to regulate the microenvironment of the active site for boosting catalytic processes.
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- Yang Chen
- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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Song P, Zhu P, Su X, Hou M, Zhao D, Zhang J. Microenvironment Modulation in Carbon-Supported Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200716. [PMID: 35979850 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200716] [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: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (ECRR) becomes an effective way to reduce excess CO 2 in the air and a promising strategy to maintain carbon balance. Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts (C-SACs) is a kind of cost savings and most promising catalysts for ECRR. For C-SACs, the key to achieving efficient ECRR performance is to adjusting the electronic structure of the central metal atoms by modulating their microenvironment of the catalysts. Not only the coordination numbers and hetero-atom coordination, but also the regulation of diatomic sites have a great influence on the performance of C-SACs. This review mainly focuses on recent studies for the microenvironment modulation in C-SACs for efficient ECRR. We hope that this review can contribute readers a comprehensive insight in the current research status of C-SACs for ECRR, as well as provide help for the rational design of C-SACs with better ECRR performance.
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- Pengyu Song
- Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fangshan District, 102488, Beijing, CHINA
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fangshan District, 102488, Beijing, CHINA
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fangshan District, 102488, Beijing, CHINA
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fangshan District, 102488, Beijing, CHINA
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fangshan District, 102488, Beijing, CHINA
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, Research Center of Materials Science,School of Materials Science and Engineering, No.5 South Street of Zhongguancun, Haidian District, 100081, Beijing, CHINA
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Gao L, Bai S, Zhang Y, Hu C. Zn‐Nx doping in carbon nanotubes boosts selective CO2 electroreduction to CO. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Lijun Gao
- Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Chemical Engineering and Technology CHINA
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- Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Chemical Engineering and Technology CHINA
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- Xi'an University of Science and Technology College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Chemical Engineering and Technology No.28, Xianning West Road 710049 Xi'an CHINA
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Chang H, Pan H, Wang F, Zhang Z, Kang Y, Min S. Ni single atoms supported on hierarchically porous carbonized wood with highly active Ni-N 4 sites as a self-supported electrode for superior CO 2 electroreduction. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:10003-10008. [PMID: 35792071 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01992b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Powdery N-doped carbon-supported single-atom catalysts (SACs) can be prepared on a large scale and are highly selective in converting CO2 to CO, but their practical application is restricted by their powdery texture. Herein, we report Ni single atoms supported on hierarchically porous N-doped carbonized wood (Ni SAs-NCW) as a self-supported electrode for efficient and durable CO2 electroreduction. The porous NCW matrix possesses an abundance of open aligned microchannels that allow unimpeded CO2 diffusion and electrolyte transportation while the uniformly dispersed Ni SAs in the NCW matrix in the Ni-N4 configuration afford ample highly active sites for CO2 electroreduction. This Ni SAs-NCW electrode exhibits a high CO2-to-CO faradaic efficiency (FECO) of 92.1% and a CO partial current density (jCO) of 11.4 mA cm-2 at -0.46 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and maintains a stable FECO and jCO over a period of 9 h of electrolysis. This work provides an effective strategy to develop efficient SACs with potential to be integrated into flow cell systems for large-scale CO2 reduction.
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- Huaiyu Chang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
- School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, P. R. China.
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In Operando Identification of In Situ Formed Metalloid Zinc
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Active Sites for Highly Efficient Electrocatalyzed Carbon Dioxide Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202202298. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202202298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Li S, Lu X, Zhao S, Ceccato M, Hu XM, Roldan A, Liu M, Daasbjerg K. p-Block Indium Single-Atom Catalyst with Low-Coordinated In–N Motif for Enhanced Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c01805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Simin Li
- Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, U.K
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Binhai Road 72, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, U.K
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- School of Physical and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Zhang XY, Li WJ, Chen J, Wu XF, Liu YW, Mao F, Yuan HY, Zhu M, Dai S, Wang HF, Hu P, Sun C, Liu PF, Yang H. Operando Metalloid Znδ+ Active Sites for Highly Efficient Carbon Dioxide Reduction Electrocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202202298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Xin Yu Zhang
- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering CHINA
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- Queen's University Belfast School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering UNITED KINGDOM
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- Swinburne University of Technology Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology AUSTRALIA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering 130 Meilong Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200237 Shanghai CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology School of Materials Science and Engineering Road Meilong 130 200237 Shanghai CHINA
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Yang Q, Liu H, Yuan P, Jia Y, Zhuang L, Zhang H, Yan X, Liu G, Zhao Y, Liu J, Wei S, Song L, Wu Q, Ge B, Zhang L, Wang K, Wang X, Chang CR, Yao X. Single Carbon Vacancy Traps Atomic Platinum for Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:2171-2178. [PMID: 34995077 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c10814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The coordinated configuration of atomic platinum (Pt) has always been identified as an active site with high intrinsic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we purposely synthesize single vacancies in a carbon matrix (defective graphene) that can trap atomic Pt to form the Pt-C3 configuration, which gives exceptionally high reactivity for HER in both acidic and alkaline solutions. The intrinsic activity of Pt-C3 site is valued with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 26.41 s-1 and mass activity of 26.05 A g-1 at 100 mV, respectively, which are both nearly 18 times higher than those of commercial 20 wt % Pt/C. It is revealed that the optimal coordination Pt-C3 has a stronger electron-capture ability and lower Gibbs free energy difference (ΔG), resulting in promoting the reduction of adsorbed H+ and the acceleration of H2 desorption, thus exhibiting the extraordinary HER activity. This work provides a new insight on the unique coordinated configuration of dispersive atomic Pt in defective C matrix for superior HER performance.
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- Qin Yang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China.,School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an 710049, P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200000, P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- Hebert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangsu 210094, P.R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P.R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P.R. China
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an 710049, P.R. China
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- School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.,State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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Chen J, Li Z, Wang X, Sang X, Zheng S, Liu S, Yang B, Zhang Q, Lei L, Dai L, Hou Y. Promoting CO
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Electroreduction Kinetics on Atomically Dispersed Monovalent Zn
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Sites by Rationally Engineering Proton‐Feeding Centers. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202111683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jiayi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou Quzhou 324000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Nanostructure Research Center Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory Shantou 515031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou Quzhou 324000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou Quzhou 324000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou Quzhou 324000 China
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- Australian Carbon Materials Centre(A-CMC) School of Chemical Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou Quzhou 324000 China
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Yu F, Huo T, Deng Q, Wang G, Xia Y, Li H, Hou W. Single-atom cobalt-hydroxyl modification of polymeric carbon nitride for highly enhanced photocatalytic water oxidation: ball milling increased single atom loading. Chem Sci 2022; 13:754-762. [PMID: 35173940 PMCID: PMC8768875 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc06555f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Expediting the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the key to achieving efficient photocatalytic overall water splitting. Herein, single-atom Co-OH modified polymeric carbon nitride (Co-PCN) was synthesized with single-atom loading increased by ∼37 times with the assistance of ball milling that formed ultrathin nanosheets. The single-atom Co-N4OH structure was confirmed experimentally and theoretically and was verified to enhance optical absorption and charge separation and work as the active site for the OER. Co-PCN exhibits the highest OER rate of 37.3 μmol h-1 under visible light irradiation, ∼28-fold higher than that of common PCN/CoO x , with the highest apparent quantum yields reaching 4.69, 2.06, and 0.46% at 400, 420, and 500 nm, respectively, and is among the best OER photocatalysts reported so far. This work provides an effective way to synthesize efficient OER photocatalysts.
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- Fei Yu
- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 China
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Chen X, Cong M, Tang M, Liu J, Chen S, Gao Y. Tandem ZnCo-porphyrin metal–organic frameworks for enhanced photoreduction of CO 2. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi00845a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A bimetallic ZnCo-porphyrin metal–organic framework (ZnCo-BMOF) nanosheet comprised of photosensitizers (Zn porphyrin) and catalysts (Co porphyrin) was developed for efficient photoreduction of CO2 to CO.
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- Xuyang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
- North Huajin Chemical Industries Group Corporation, Panjin 124000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), Dalian 116024, China
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Chen J, Li Z, Wang X, Sang X, Zheng S, Liu S, Yang B, Zhang Q, Lei L, Dai L, Hou Y. Promoting CO2 Electroreduction Kinetics on Atomically Dispersed Monovalent Zn(I) Sites by Rationally Engineering Proton-feeding Centers. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202111683. [PMID: 34608726 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202111683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) to value-added chemicals is of great significance for CO2 utilization. Due to the slow proton-feeding rates from sluggish water dissociation kinetics, however, the CO2RR process involving multi-electron and proton transfer is greatly limited by poor selectivity and low yield. Herein, we develop an atomically dispersed monovalent zinc anchored on nitrogenated carbon nanosheets (Zn/NC NSs) as an efficient catalyst for CO2RR. Benefiting from the unique coordination environment and atomic dispersion, the optimized Zn/NC NSs exhibits a superior CO2RR performance, featured by a high current density up to 50 mA cm-2 with an outstanding CO Faradaic efficiency of ~95%. The center Zn(I) atom coordinated with three N atoms and one N atom that bridge over two adjacent graphitic edge (Zn-N3+1) is identified as the catalytically active site by thorough structural characterizations. In-situ attenuated total reflectance infrared absorption spectroscopy results reveal that the twisted Zn-N3+1 structure accelerates the CO2 activation and protonation in the rate-determining step of *CO2 to *COOH on the rationally engineered proton-feeding centers, while theoretical calculations elucidate that atomically dispersed Zn-N3+1 moieties decrease the potential barriers for the intermediate COOH* formation, promoting the proton-coupled CO2RR kinetics and boosting the overall catalytic performance. A rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery based on the Zn/NC NS cathode delivers a maximal power density of 1.8 mW cm-2.
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- Jiayi Chen
- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310000, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Wuhan University of Technology, Nanostructure Research Center, 430070, Wuhan, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310000, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratoty, Chemisty and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, 515063, Shantou, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ZheDa Road 38, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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- University of New South Wales, School of Chemical Engineering, NSW2052, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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- Zhejiang Univeristy, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, 38, Zheda road, 310027, Hangzhou, CHINA
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