1
|
Chang L, Liu C, Jin Z, Li K, Ling X. Inhomogeneous Au 2S for Photoacoustic Imaging and Photodynamic Tumor Therapy Based on Different Forms of Energy Dissipation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14925-14937. [PMID: 38808608 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c13085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
Nanomaterials with unique structures and components play a crucial role in nanomedicine. In this study, we discovered that the inhomogeneous Au2S constructed by cation exchange and acid etching could dissipate energy in different forms after absorbing multichromatic light, which could be used to achieve the integrated diagnosis and treatment of tumors, respectively. Folic acid modified Au2S ringed nanoparticles (FA-Au2S RNs) with an assembly-like structure were demonstrated to result in better PA imaging performance and generate more reactive oxygen species (O2·-, ·OH, and 1O2) than folic acid modified Au2S triangular nanoparticles (FA-Au2S TNs). Finite element analyses determined the reason for the high absorbance properties and synergistic enhancement of plasma resonance in the assembly-like structure of Au2S RNs. Both FA-Au2S nanostructures were modified with folic acid and injected into 4T1 tumor-bearing mice via the tail vein. The best PA imaging contrast was obtained under 700 nm laser illumination, and the most effective PDT antitumor activity was achieved under 1064 nm laser illumination. The PA average of the tumor in the FA-Au2S RN group was approximately 2 times higher than that of the FA-Au2S TN group at 24 h of injection. The PA imaging results of intratumorally injected FA-Au2S RNs proved that they were still able to show better PA signal enhancement at 24 h postinjection. Our study demonstrates that FA-Au2S nanomaterials with unique structures and special properties can be reliably produced using strictly controlled chemical synthesis. It further provides a strategy for the construction of highly sensitive PA imaging platforms and efficient PDT antitumor agents that exploit wavelength-dependent energy dissipation mechanisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ling Chang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoeletronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Chao Liu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yunnan Cancer Hospital & The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650118, China
| | - Zhaokui Jin
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
| | - Kun Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Xiang Ling
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoeletronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Yu X, Lin L, Pei C, Ji S, Sun Y, Wang Y, Kyu Kim J, Seok Park H, Pang H. Immobilizing Bimetallic RuCo Nanoalloys on Few-Layered MXene as a Robust Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303524. [PMID: 37965774 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
Abstract
Doping Co atoms into Ru lattices can tune the electronic structure of active sites, and the conductive MXene can adjust the electrical conductivity of catalysts, which are both favorable for improving the electrocatalytic activity of the catalyst for water splitting. Here, ruthenium-cobalt bimetallic nanoalloys coupled with exfoliated Ti3 C2 Tx MXene (RuCo-Ti3 C2 Tx ) have been constructed by ice-templated and thermal activation. Due to the strong interaction between the RuCo nanoalloys and conductive MXene, RuCo-Ti3 C2 Tx not only exhibits an excellent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance with a low overpotential and Tafel slope (60 mV, 34.8 mV dec-1 in 0.5 M H2 SO4 and 52 mV, 38.7 mV dec-1 in 1 M KOH), but also good oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance in an alkaline electrolyte (266 mV, 111.1 mV dec-1 in 1 M KOH). The assembled RuCo-Ti3 C2 Tx ||RuCo-Ti3 C2 Tx electrolyzer requires a lower potential (1.56 V) than does the Pt/C||RuO2 electrolyzer at 10 mA cm-2 . A boosted catalytic HER activity from immobilizing the RuCo nanoalloys on MXene was unveiled by density functional theory calculations. This study provides a feasible and efficient strategy for developing MXene-based catalysts for overall water splitting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xu Yu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Longjie Lin
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Chengang Pei
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 440-746, Republic of Korea
| | - Shenjing Ji
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Yuanyuan Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Yang Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Jung Kyu Kim
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 440-746, Republic of Korea
| | - Ho Seok Park
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 440-746, Republic of Korea
| | - Huan Pang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Jiang B, Zhu J, Xia Z, Lyu J, Li X, Zheng L, Chen C, Chaemchuen S, Bu T, Verpoort F, Mu S, Wu J, Wang J, Kou Z. Correlating Single-Atomic Ruthenium Interdistance with Long-Range Interaction Boosts Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Kinetics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310699. [PMID: 37967925 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
Abstract
Correlated single-atom catalysts (c-SACs) with tailored intersite metal-metal interactions are superior to conventional catalysts with isolated metal sites. However, precise quantification of the single-atomic interdistance (SAD) in c-SACs is not yet achieved, which is essential for a crucial understanding and remarkable improvement of the correlated metal-site-governed catalytic reaction kinetics. Here, three Ru c-SACs are fabricated with precise SAD using a planar organometallic molecular design and π-π molecule-carbon nanotube confinement. This strategy results in graded SAD from 2.4 to 9.3 Å in the Ru c-SACs, wherein tailoring the Ru SAD into 7.0 Å generates an exceptionally high turnover frequency of 17.92 H2 s-1 and a remarkable mass activity of 100.4 A mg-1 under 50 and 100 mV overpotentials, respectively, which is superior to all the Ru-based catalysts reported previously. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations confirm that Ru SAD has a negative correlation with its d-band center owing to the long-range interactions induced by distinct local atomic geometries, resulting in an appropriate electrostatic potential and the highest catalytic activity on c-SACs with 7.0 Å Ru SAD. The present study promises an attractive methodology for experimentally quantifying the metal SAD to provide valuable insights into the catalytic mechanism of c-SACs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bowen Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Lab of MEMS of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
| | - Jiawei Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Zhenzhi Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Jiahui Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Nanostructure Research Center, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Xingchuan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Lirong Zheng
- Institute of High Energy Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Cheng Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, China
| | - Somboon Chaemchuen
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Tongle Bu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Francis Verpoort
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Shichun Mu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - Jinsong Wu
- Nanostructure Research Center, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| | - John Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
| | - Zongkui Kou
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572000, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Wang S, Li Z, Shen T, Wang D. N-Doped Carbon Shells Encapsulated Ru-Ni Nanoalloys for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202128. [PMID: 36715007 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is of great significance for the large-scale green H2 production. Currently, pressing challenges in the fabrication of cost-effective HER electrocatalysts are related to their sluggish water dissociation kinetics. Herein, a facile strategy to accelerate the desorption of HER intermediates and water dissociation is proposed. RuNi nanoalloy confined within N-doped carbon shells (Ru7 Ni3 @NC/C) with optimized Ru/Ni ratio and the dicyandiamide dosage was prepared. It displays an overpotential (η10 ) of 16 mV, Tafel slope of 29.9 mV dec-1 , and long-term stability over 10 000 cycles. The decent HER performance on Ru7 Ni3 @NC/C stems from the core-shell structure that is favoring the exposure of dispersed active sites, and the synergistic effect to promote water capture and dissociation. This work provides insight into the relationship between the HER performance and the electrochemical behavior of the intermediate adsorbed state, and paves an avenue toward rational design efficient electrocatalysts for HER.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuang Wang
- Key laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
| | - Zhengrong Li
- Key laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
| | - Tao Shen
- Key laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
| | - Deli Wang
- Key laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Park J, Kim HK, Park J, Kim B, Baik H, Baik MH, Lee K. Flattening bent Janus nanodiscs expands lattice parameters. Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
|
6
|
Hong Y, Venkateshalu S, Jeong S, Tomboc GM, Jo J, Park J, Lee K. Galvanic replacement reaction to prepare catalytic materials. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yongju Hong
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
| | - Sandhya Venkateshalu
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
| | - Sangyeon Jeong
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
| | - Gracita M. Tomboc
- Green Hydrogen Lab (GH2Lab) Institute for Hydrogen Research (IHR), Université du Québec à Trois−Rivières (UQTR) Québec Canada
| | - Jinhyoung Jo
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
| | - Jongsik Park
- Department of Chemistry Kyonggi University Suwon Republic of Korea
| | - Kwangyeol Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Zhu X, Li Y, Yang Y, He Y, Gao M, Peng W, Wu Q, Zhang G, Zhou Y, Chen F, Bao J, Li W. Ordered micropattern arrays fabricated by lung-derived dECM hydrogels for chemotherapeutic drug screening. Mater Today Bio 2022; 15:100274. [PMID: 35601895 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtphys.2020.100274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
AIMS This study aims to evaluate ECM-coated micropattern arrays derived from decellularization of native porcine lungs as a novel three-dimensional cell culture platform. METHODS ECM derived from decellularization of native porcine lungs was exploited to prepare hydrogels. Then, dECM-coated micropattern arrays were fabricated at four different diameters (50, 100, 150 and 200 μm) using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Two lung cancer cell lines, A549 and H1299, were tested on a dECM-coated micropattern array as a novel culture platform for cell adhesion, distribution, proliferation, viability, phenotype expression, and drug screening to evaluate the cytotoxicity of paclitaxel, doxorubicin and cisplatin. RESULTS The ECM derived from decellularization of native porcine lungs supported cell adhesion, distribution, viability and proliferation better than collagen I and Matrigel as the coated matrix on the surface. Moreover, the optimal diameter of the micropattern arrays was 100-150 μm, as determined by measuring the morphology, viability, proliferation and phenotype of the cancer cell spheroids. Cell spheroids of A549 and H1299 on dECM-coated micropattern arrays showed chemoresistance to anticancer drugs compared to that of the monolayer. The different distributions of HIF-1α, MCL-1 (in the center) and Ki-67 and MRP2 (in the periphery) of the spheroids demonstrated the good establishment of basal-lateral polarity and explained the chemoresistance phenomenon of spheroids. CONCLUSIONS This novel three-dimensional cell culture platform is stable and reliable for anticancer drug testing. Drug screening in dECM-coated micropattern arrays provides a powerful alternative to existing methods for drug testing and metabolic profiling in the drug discovery process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinglong Zhu
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Yi Li
- Institute of Respiratory Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Precision Medicine Key Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Ying Yang
- Institute of Respiratory Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Precision Medicine Key Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Yuting He
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Mengyu Gao
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Wanliu Peng
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Qiong Wu
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Guangyue Zhang
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Yanyan Zhou
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Fei Chen
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Ji Bao
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
| | - Weimin Li
- Institute of Respiratory Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Precision Medicine Key Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Huang X, Zhou C, Liu H, Zeng L, Zhang X, Han X, Zhu F, Lu Y, Cao X, Gu H. In Situ Simultaneous Cavitation-Doping Approach for Constructing Bimetallic Metal-Organic Framework Hollow Nanospheres with Enhanced Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:5977-5981. [PMID: 35394782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
This Communication demonstrates a novel and in situ simultaneous cavitation-doping (SCD) approach to construct bimetallic metal-doped cobalt metal-organic framework hollow nanospheres (CoM-MOF HNSs, with M = Ru or Fe). The key point of the SCD approach is the careful balance between the kinetics of Co-MOF being etched and the coordinative growth of a more stable CoM-MOF shell induced by Lewis acid (MCl3, with M = Ru or Fe). Our work provides a new method to synthesize bimetallic hollow MOFs and benefits the development of electrocatalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xianggang Huang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Chengyan Zhou
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Haidong Liu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Lingjian Zeng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Xiaoli Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Xu Han
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Fengyuan Zhu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Yidong Lu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Xueqin Cao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Hongwei Gu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Ding G, Chu S, Lin D, He R, Jiang Y, Lu Y. Coupling surfactant-free Ru nanoclusters with defect carbon for efficient pH-universal hydrogen evolution. CATAL COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2022.106401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
|
10
|
Deng K, Liu P, Liu X, Zheng J, Zhao R, Li H, Tian W, Ji J. Synergistic Coupling of SnS 2 Nanosheet Arrays with Ni/Fe Dual Metal and Ru Nanodots via a Cation Exchange Strategy for Overall Water Splitting. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Kuan Deng
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Peng Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Xuesong Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Jie Zheng
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Renjun Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Hongjiao Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Wen Tian
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| | - Junyi Ji
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Joo J, Park Y, Kim J, Kwon T, Jun M, Ahn D, Baik H, Jang JH, Kim JY, Lee K. Mn-Dopant Differentiating the Ru and Ir Oxidation States in Catalytic Oxides Toward Durable Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolyte. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101236. [PMID: 35041273 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Designing an efficient and durable electrocatalyst for the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode remains the foremost challenge in developing proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. Here, a highly active and durable cactus-like nanoparticle with an exposed heterointerface between the IrO2 and the low oxidation state Ru by introducing a trace amount of Mn dopant is reported. The heterostructure fabrication relies on initial mixing of the Ru and Ir phases before electrochemical oxidation to produce a conjoined Ru/IrO2 heterointerface. Benefitting from electron transfer at the heterointerface, the low oxidation state Ru species shows excellent initial activity, which is maintained even after 180 h of continuous OER test. In a half-cell test, the Mn-doped RuIr nanocactus (Mn-RuIr NCT) achieves a mass activity of 1.85 A mgIr+Ru -1 at 1.48 VRHE , which is 139-fold higher than that of commercial IrO2 . Moreover, the superior electrocatalytic performance of Mn-RuIr NCT in the PEM electrolysis system ensures its viability in practical uses. The results of the excellent catalytic performance for acidic OER indicate that the heterostructuring robust rutile IrO2 and the highly active Ru species with a low oxidation state on the catalyst surface drive a synergistic effect.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinwhan Joo
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - YeJi Park
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Jun Kim
- Center for Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Taehyun Kwon
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Minki Jun
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Docheon Ahn
- Beamline Department, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
| | - Hionsuck Baik
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Jong Hyun Jang
- Center for Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin Young Kim
- Center for Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Kwangyeol Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Highly efficient sub-nanometer Ru xCu yP 2 nanoclusters designed for hydrogen evolution under alkaline media. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 602:222-231. [PMID: 34119759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Design of highly active and stable non-precious electrocatalysts towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a hot research topic in low cost, clean and sustainable hydrogen energy field, yet remaining the important challenge caused by the sluggish reaction kinetics for water-alkali electrolyzers. Herein, a robust electrocatalyst is proposed by designing a novel sub-nanometer of copper and ruthenium bimetallic phosphide nanoclusters (RuxCuyP2) supported on a graphited carbon nanofibers (CNF). Uniform RuxCuyP2 (~1.90 nm) on the surface of CNF are obtained by introducing the dispersed Ru, thereby improving the intrinsic activity for HER. On optimizing the Ru ratio, the (x = y = 1) RuCuP2/CNF catalyst exhibits an excellent HER electroactivity with an overpotential of 10 mV in 1.0 M NaOH electrolyte to produce 10 mA cm-2 current density, which is lower than commercial 20% Pt/C in alkaline solution. Moreover, the kinetic study demonstrated that electrochemical activation energies for HER of RuCuP2/CNF is 20.7 kJ mol-1 highest among different ratio bimetallic phosphide. This simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly methodology can pave the way for exploitation of bimetallic phosphide nanoclusters for catalyst design.
Collapse
|
13
|
Liu Z, Li B, Feng Y, Jia D, Li C, Sun Q, Zhou Y. Strong Electron Coupling of Ru and Vacancy-Rich Carbon Dots for Synergistically Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102496. [PMID: 34510740 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
The exploitation of ingenious strategies to improve the activity and stability of ruthenium (Ru) is crucial for the advancement of Ru-based electrocatalysts. Vacancy engineering is a typical strategy for modulating the catalytic activity of electrocatalysts. However, creating vacancies directly into pure metallic Ru is difficult because of the extremely stringent conditions required and will result in instability because the integrity of the crystal structure is destroyed. In response, a compromise tactic by introducing vacancies in a Ru composite structure is proposed, and vacancy-rich carbon dots coupled with Ru (Ru@CDs) are elaborately constructed. Specifically, the vacancy-rich carbon dots (CDs) serve as an excellent platform for anchoring and trapping Ru nanoparticles, thus restraining their agglomeration and growth. As expected, Ru@CDs exhibited excellent catalytic performance with a low overpotential of 30 mV at 10 mA cm-2 in 1 m KOH, a small Tafel slope of 22 mV decade-1 , and robust stability even after 10 000 cycles. The low overpotential is comparable to those of most previously reported Ru-based electrocatalysts. Additionally, spectroscopic characterizations and theoretical calculations demonstrate that the rich vacancies and the electron interactions between Ru and CDs synergistically lower the intermediate energy barrier and thereby maximize the activity of the Ru@CDs electrocatalyst.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zonglin Liu
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural-Functional Integration Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Baoqiang Li
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural-Functional Integration Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Yujie Feng
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Dechang Jia
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural-Functional Integration Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Caicai Li
- School of Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Qingfeng Sun
- School of Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Yu Zhou
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural-Functional Integration Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wang Y, Luo W, Li H, Cheng C. Ultrafine Ru nanoclusters supported on N/S doped macroporous carbon spheres for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:5068-5074. [PMID: 36132347 PMCID: PMC9419886 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00424g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
The construction of highly-active and stable electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is significant for efficient water splitting processes. Herein, we develop an efficient HER catalyst of ultrafine Ru nanoclusters supported on a N/S doped macroporous hollow carbon sphere (Ru/H-S,N-C). The N/S co-doping strategy not only facilitates the reduction of the Ru nanocluster sizes, but also regulates the electronic structure of metallic Ru, improving the HER activity of the metallic Ru catalyst. Due to the structural advantages of N/S-doped macroporous carbon spheres that provide a fast mass transfer process and the high intrinsic activity of Ru nanoclusters, the optimized Ru/H-S,N-C catalyst exhibits excellent HER performance in alkaline medium, with a low overpotential of 32 mV to reach 10 mA cm-2, fast HER kinetics (a Tafel slope of 24 mV dec-1) and excellent durability, superior to the performances of the Ru/H-N-C sample and commercial Pt/C catalyst. Our work offers some guidance on the design of efficient Ru-based electrocatalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yijie Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
| | - Wenjie Luo
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
| | - Haojie Li
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
| | - Chuanwei Cheng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Tian L, Li Z, Song M, Li J. Recent progress in water-splitting electrocatalysis mediated by 2D noble metal materials. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:12088-12101. [PMID: 34236371 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02232f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures have enabled noble-metal-based nanomaterials to be promising electrocatalysts toward overall water splitting due to their inherent structural advantages, including a high specific surface active area, numerous low-coordinated atoms, and a high density of defects and edges. Moreover, it is also disclosed that the electronic effect and strain effect within 2D nanostructures also benefit the further promotion of the electrocatalytic performance. In this review, we have focused on the recent progress in the fabrication of advanced electrocatalysts based on 2D noble-metal-based nanomaterials toward water splitting electrocatalysis. First, fundamental descriptions about water-splitting mechanisms, some promising engineering strategies, and major challenges in electrochemical water splitting are given. Then, the structural merits of 2D nanostructures for water splitting electrocatalysis are also highlighted, including abundant surface active sites, lattice distortion, abundant surface defects, electronic effects, and strain effects. Additionally, some representative water-splitting electrocatalysts have been discussed in detail to highlight the superiorities of 2D noble-metal-based nanomaterials for electrochemical water splitting. Finally, the underlying challenges and future opportunities for the fabrication of more advanced electrocatalysts for water splitting are also highlighted. We hope that this review article provides guidance for the fabrication of more efficient electrocatalysts for boosting industrial hydrogen production via water splitting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lin Tian
- C School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, PR China.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wang J, Liao T, Wei Z, Sun J, Guo J, Sun Z. Heteroatom-Doping of Non-Noble Metal-Based Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution: An Electronic Structure Tuning Strategy. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2000988. [PMID: 34927849 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202000988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Electrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production is an appealing way to reduce carbon emissions and generate renewable fuels. This promising process, however, is limited by its sluggish reaction kinetics and high-cost catalysts. Construction of low-cost and high-performance non-noble metal-based catalysts have been one of the most effective approaches to address these grand challenges. Notably, the electronic structure tuning strategy, which could subtly tailor the electronic states, band structures, and adsorption ability of the catalysts, has become a pivotal way to further enhance the electrochemical water splitting reactions based on non-noble metal-based catalysts. Particularly, heteroatom-doping plays an effective role in regulating the electronic structure and optimizing the intrinsic activity of the catalysts. Nevertheless, the reaction kinetics, and in particular, the functional mechanisms of the hetero-dopants in catalysts yet remains ambiguous. Herein, the recent progress is comprehensively reviewed in heteroatom doped non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction, particularly focus on the electronic tuning effect of hetero-dopants in the catalysts and the corresponding synthetic pathway, catalytic performance, and activity origin. This review also attempts to establish an intrinsic correlation between the localized electronic structures and the catalytic properties, so as to provide a good reference for developing advanced low-cost catalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Wang
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, P. R. China
| | - Ting Liao
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, 4001, Australia
| | - Zhongzhe Wei
- Institute of Industrial Catalysis, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, P. R. China
| | - Junting Sun
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, P. R. China
| | - Junjie Guo
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, P. R. China
| | - Ziqi Sun
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, 4001, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Cui Z, Duan S, Yao S, Pan T, Dai D, Gao H. Investigation of the Electrocatalytic Activity of CuRu Alloy and Its Mechanism for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhao Cui
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| | - Shengquan Duan
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| | - Shuangshuang Yao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| | - Ting Pan
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| | - Dongmei Dai
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| | - Hongtao Gao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science & Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Zhao Y, Wang H, Zhao W, Zhao X, Xu JJ, Chen HY. Dark-Field Imaging of Cation Exchange Synthesis of Cu 2-xS@Au 2S@Au Nanoplates toward the Plasmonic Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:6515-6521. [PMID: 33512136 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c20544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
The development of novel electrocatalysts, especially Pt-free electrocatalysts, is of great significance for evolving hydrogen fuel cells. Two-dimensional materials have many advantages, such as large specific surface area, abundant active edges, and adjustable electronic structure, which provide broad prospects for studying high-performance electrocatalysts. In this paper, Cu2-xS@Au2S@Au nanoplates (NPs) were synthesized by cation exchange, which showed good catalytic performance toward the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Dark-field microscopy can help observe the process of cation exchange in real time to precisely control the synthesis of the composite materials. The synthesized Cu2-xS@Au2S@Au nanoplates (NPs) exhibited greatly enhanced plasmonic emission, resulting in accelerated chemical conversion and improved HER efficiency. Under 532 nm laser excitation, the overpotential of the HER shifted from 152 to 96 mV at a current density of -10 mA cm-2. The plasmonic nanocatalysts show exciting prospects in the field of new energy resources.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Hui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Wei Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xueli Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
| | - Jing-Juan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Hong-Yuan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Zhang S, Li J, Wang E. Recent Progress of Ruthenium‐based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Renmin Street 5265 Changchun 130022 P. R. China
| | - Jing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Renmin Street 5265 Changchun 130022 P. R. China
| | - Erkang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Renmin Street 5265 Changchun 130022 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Nikam AN, Pandey A, Fernandes G, Kulkarni S, Mutalik SP, Padya BS, George SD, Mutalik S. Copper sulphide based heterogeneous nanoplatforms for multimodal therapy and imaging of cancer: Recent advances and toxicological perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
21
|
Kim J, Kwon T, Yu S, Chun SY, Oh A, Kim JM, Baik H, Ham HC, Kim JY, Kwak K, Lee K. IrCo nanocacti on Co xS y nanocages as a highly efficient and robust electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction in acidic media. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:17074-17082. [PMID: 32785326 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr04622a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Developing highly efficient Ir-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has been an important agenda in spearheading the water splitting technology. In this study, the synthesis of IrCo nanocacti on CoxSy nanocages (ICS NCs) is demonstrated by utilizing CoO@CoxSy nanoparticles as reactive nanotemplates. In addition to the high catalytic activities with a low overpotential of 281 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and an outstanding mass activity of 1285 mA mgIr-1 at 1.53 V, the ICS NCs endure a prolonged OER test for over 100 h, greatly outperforming other previously reported Ir-based electrocatalysts. This work suggests that the unique hetero-nanostructure of IrCo/CoxSy induces in situ S doping during electrochemical oxidation and the beneficial effect of S doping on the enhanced stability of ICS NCs for the OER.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jun Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea. and Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Taehyun Kwon
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
| | - Saerom Yu
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - So Yeon Chun
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea. and Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (CMSD), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Aram Oh
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Jong Min Kim
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Hionsuck Baik
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyung Chul Ham
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea and Department of Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin Young Kim
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Kyungwon Kwak
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea. and Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (CMSD), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Kwangyeol Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Yan B, Liu D, Feng X, Shao M, Zhang Y. Ru Nanoparticles Supported on Co-Embedded N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution in Basic Media. Chem Res Chin Univ 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-020-0104-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
|
23
|
Zhu YX, Zhang L, Zhu GG, Zhang X, Lu SY. Open-mouth N-doped carbon nanoboxes embedded with mixed metal phosphide nanoparticles as high-efficiency catalysts for electrolytic water splitting. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:5848-5856. [PMID: 32065202 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr00051e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The key to develop efficient catalysts is to improve the quantity and activity of catalytic sites of the catalysts through optimal structural and compositional design. Accordingly, open-mouth N-doped carbon nanoboxes embedded with mixed metal phosphide nanoparticles are fabricated from monodisperse Ni3[Fe(CN)6]2·H2O nanocubes through conformal Ni3[Co(CN)6]2·12H2O layer coating, ammonia etching, and thermal phosphorization, sequentially. The product catalyst exhibits highly efficient electrocatalytic performances, achieving low overpotentials of 204 and 129 mV for the oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction, respectively, and a small working voltage of 1.57 V for the overall water splitting, all at 10 mA cm-2. Its long-term electrocatalytic stability is also outstanding, experiencing only minor chronopotentiometric decay after a 24 h operation at 10 mA cm-2. The enhanced electrocatalytic performance may be attributed to the synergistic effects between the mixed metal phosphides, the protective function offered by the chainmail catalyst design, and the fast mass transport channels for the electrolyte and gaseous products afforded by the large openings on the nanobox shell, as well as the easy access of the inner active sites of the nanobox. The ingenious open-mouth nanobox structure together with embedded mixed metal phosphide nanoparticles is a unique design for improving the quantity and activity of catalytic sites of the catalyst for high efficiency electrolytic water splitting. The present design concept can be readily applied to the fabrication of other heterogeneous catalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuan-Xin Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China.
| | - Lei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China.
| | - Guo-Gang Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China.
| | - Xin Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, P. R. China.
| | - Shih-Yuan Lu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Xiao X, Zou L, Pang H, Xu Q. Synthesis of micro/nanoscaled metal–organic frameworks and their direct electrochemical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:301-331. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00614d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 483] [Impact Index Per Article: 120.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Developing strategies to control the morphology and size of MOFs is important for their applications in batteries, supercapacitors and electrocatalysis. This review focuses on the design and fabrication of MOFs at the micro/nanoscale.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiao Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225000
- China
| | - Lianli Zou
- AIST-Kyoto University Chemical Energy Materials Open Innovation Laboratory (ChEM-OIL)
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Kyoto 606-8501
- Japan
| | - Huan Pang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225000
- China
| | - Qiang Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225000
- China
- AIST-Kyoto University Chemical Energy Materials Open Innovation Laboratory (ChEM-OIL)
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Yu J, He Q, Yang G, Zhou W, Shao Z, Ni M. Recent Advances and Prospective in Ruthenium-Based Materials for Electrochemical Water Splitting. ACS Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.9b02457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 299] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Yu
- Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
| | - Qijiao He
- Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
| | - Guangming Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5, Xin Mofan Road, Nanjing 210009, PR China
| | - Wei Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5, Xin Mofan Road, Nanjing 210009, PR China
| | - Zongping Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5, Xin Mofan Road, Nanjing 210009, PR China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
| | - Meng Ni
- Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Environmental Energy Research Group, Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Cu2-xS loaded diatom nanocomposites as novel photocatalysts for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.11.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
27
|
Hydrothermal synthesis of spherical Ru with high efficiency hydrogen evolution activity. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.113320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
|
28
|
Wang D, Yang L, Liu H, Cao D. Polyaniline-coated Ru/Ni(OH)2 nanosheets for hydrogen evolution reaction over a wide pH range. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
29
|
N, P dual-doped hollow carbon spheres supported MoS2 hybrid electrocatalyst for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
30
|
Zhu Y, Tahini HA, Hu Z, Dai J, Chen Y, Sun H, Zhou W, Liu M, Smith SC, Wang H, Shao Z. Unusual synergistic effect in layered Ruddlesden-Popper oxide enables ultrafast hydrogen evolution. Nat Commun 2019; 10:149. [PMID: 30635568 PMCID: PMC6329747 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-08117-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction are key to realize clean hydrogen production through water splitting. As an important family of functional materials, transition metal oxides are generally believed inactive towards hydrogen evolution reaction, although many of them show high activity for oxygen evolution reaction. Here we report the remarkable electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction of a layered metal oxide, Ruddlesden−Popper-type Sr2RuO4 with alternative perovskite layer and rock-salt SrO layer, in an alkaline solution, which is comparable to those of the best electrocatalysts ever reported. By theoretical calculations, such excellent activity is attributed mainly to an unusual synergistic effect in the layered structure, whereby the (001) SrO-terminated surface cleaved in rock-salt layer facilitates a barrier-free water dissociation while the active apical oxygen site in perovskite layer promotes favorable hydrogen adsorption and evolution. Moreover, the activity of such layered oxide can be further improved by electrochemistry-induced activation. Water may serve as a renewable hydrogen fuel source to replace fossil fuels, although such electrolysis requires highly active catalysts. Here, authors explore Ruddlesden−Popper oxides as hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts that feature an unusual synergistic effect to promote high activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yinlong Zhu
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5 Xin Mofan Road, 210009, Nanjing, P.R. China
| | - Hassan A Tahini
- Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 0200, Australia
| | - Zhiwei Hu
- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Nothnitzer Strasse 40, 01187, Dresden, Germany
| | - Jie Dai
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5 Xin Mofan Road, 210009, Nanjing, P.R. China
| | - Yubo Chen
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Hainan Sun
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5 Xin Mofan Road, 210009, Nanjing, P.R. China
| | - Wei Zhou
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5 Xin Mofan Road, 210009, Nanjing, P.R. China.
| | - Meilin Liu
- Center for Innovative Fuel Cell and Battery Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| | - Sean C Smith
- Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 0200, Australia
| | - Huanting Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
| | - Zongping Shao
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 5 Xin Mofan Road, 210009, Nanjing, P.R. China. .,Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Liu M, Liu Y, Gu B, Wei X, Xu G, Wang X, Swihart MT, Yong KT. Recent advances in copper sulphide-based nanoheterostructures. Chem Soc Rev 2019; 48:4950-4965. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00832a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
This tutorial summarizes and integrates recent advances in design and synthesis of copper sulfide-based nanoheterostructures and their applications in energy and healthcare.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maixian Liu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen
- China
| | - Yang Liu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- University at Buffalo
- The State University of New York
- Buffalo
- USA
| | - Bobo Gu
- Med-X Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200030
- China
| | - Xunbin Wei
- Med-X Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200030
- China
| | - Gaixia Xu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen
- China
| | - Xiaomei Wang
- Department of Physiology
- School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen
- China
| | - Mark T. Swihart
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- University at Buffalo
- The State University of New York
- Buffalo
- USA
| | - Ken-Tye Yong
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- College of Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Park J, Kwon T, Kim J, Jin H, Kim HY, Kim B, Joo SH, Lee K. Hollow nanoparticles as emerging electrocatalysts for renewable energy conversion reactions. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:8173-8202. [PMID: 30009297 DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00336j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
While the realization of clean and sustainable energy conversion systems primarily requires the development of highly efficient catalysts, one of the main issues had been designing the structure of the catalysts to fulfill minimum cost as well as maximum performance. Until now, noble metal-based nanocatalysts had shown outstanding performances toward the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, the scarcity and high cost of them impeded their practical use. Recently, hollow nanostructures including nanocages and nanoframes had emerged as a burgeoning class of promising electrocatalysts. The hollow nanostructures could expose a high proportion of active surfaces while saving the amounts of expensive noble metals. In this review, we introduced recent advances in the synthetic methodologies for generating noble metal-based hollow nanostructures based on thermodynamic and kinetic approaches. We summarized electrocatalytic applications of hollow nanostructures toward the ORR, OER, and HER. We next provided strategies that could endow structural robustness to the flimsy structural nature of hollow structures. Finally, we concluded this review with perspectives to facilitate the development of hollow nanostructure-based catalysts for energy applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jongsik Park
- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Wang D, Liu S, Gan Q, Tian J, Isimjan TT, Yang X. Two-dimensional nickel hydroxide nanosheets with high-content of nickel(III) species towards superior urea electro-oxidation. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
34
|
Park J, Park J, Lee J, Oh A, Baik H, Lee K. Janus Nanoparticle Structural Motif Control via Asymmetric Cation Exchange in Edge-Protected Cu 1.81S@Ir xS y Hexagonal Nanoplates. ACS NANO 2018; 12:7996-8005. [PMID: 30106561 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b02752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
Post-synthetic transformation of nanoparticles has received great attention, because this approach can provide an unusual route to elaborately composition-controlled nanostructures while maintaining the overall structure of the template. In principle, anisotropic heteronanoparticles of semiconductor materials can be synthesized via localized, that is, single site, cation exchange in symmetric nanoparticles. However, the differentiation of multiple identical cation exchange sites in symmetric nanoparticles can be difficult to achieve, especially for semiconductor systems with very fast cation exchange kinetics. We posited that single-site cation exchange in semiconductor nanoparticles might be realized by imposing a significant kinetic hurdle to the cation exchange reaction. The different atomic arrangements of the core and crown in core-crown structures might further differentiate the surface energies of originally identical cation exchange sites, leading to different reactivities of these sites. The first cation exchange site would be highly reactive due to the presence of a formed interface, thereby continuing to act as a site for cation exchange propagation. Herein, we present the proof-of-concept synthesis of Janus nanoparticles by using edge-protected Cu1.81S@Ir xS y hexagonal nanoplates. The Janus nanoparticles comprising {Au2S-Cu1.81S}@Ir xS y or {PdS-Cu1.81S}@Ir xS y exhibited dissimilar structural motifs due to the disparate cation exchange directions. This synthetic methodology exploiting cation exchange of surface-passivated semiconductor nanoparticles could fabricate the numerous symmetry-controlled Janus heterostructures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jongsik Park
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| | - Jisol Park
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| | - Jaeyoung Lee
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| | - Aram Oh
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| | - Hionsuck Baik
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| | - Kwangyeol Lee
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Li W, Liu Y, Wu M, Feng X, Redfern SAT, Shang Y, Yong X, Feng T, Wu K, Liu Z, Li B, Chen Z, Tse JS, Lu S, Yang B. Carbon-Quantum-Dots-Loaded Ruthenium Nanoparticles as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Media. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1800676. [PMID: 29920795 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201800676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Highly active, stable, and cheap Pt-free catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are facing increasing demand as a result of their potential use in future energy-conversion systems. However, the development of HER electrocatalysts with Pt-like or even superior activity, in particular ones that can function under alkaline conditions, remains a significant challenge. Here, the synthesis of a novel carbon-loaded ruthenium nanoparticle electrocatalyst (Ru@CQDs) for the HER, using carbon quantum dots (CQDs), is reported. Electrochemical tests reveal that, even under extremely alkaline conditions (1 m KOH), the as-formed Ru@CQDs exhibits excellent catalytic behavior with an onset overpotential of 0 mV, a Tafel slope of 47 mV decade-1 , and good durability. Most importantly, it only requires an overpotential of 10 mV to achieve the current density of 10 mA cm-2 . Such catalytic characteristics are superior to the current commercial Pt/C and most noble metals, non-noble metals, and nonmetallic catalysts under basic conditions. These findings open a new field for the application of CQDs and add to the growing family of metal@CQDs with high HER performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Weidong Li
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - Yuan Liu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - Min Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
| | - Xiaolei Feng
- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, CB2 3EQ, Cambridge, UK
| | - Simon A T Redfern
- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, CB2 3EQ, Cambridge, UK
| | - Yuan Shang
- Supercomputer Center in Smart City Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - Xue Yong
- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, S7N5E2, Canada
| | - Tanglue Feng
- State Key Lab of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
| | - Kaifeng Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
| | - Zhongyi Liu
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - Baojun Li
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - Zhimin Chen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
| | - John S Tse
- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, S7N5E2, Canada
| | - Siyu Lu
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- State Key Lab of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
| | - Bai Yang
- State Key Lab of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Hu C, Zhang L, Zhao ZJ, Li A, Chang X, Gong J. Synergism of Geometric Construction and Electronic Regulation: 3D Se-(NiCo)S x /(OH) x Nanosheets for Highly Efficient Overall Water Splitting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1705538. [PMID: 29363189 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201705538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
The exploration of highly efficient electrocatalysts for both oxygen and hydrogen generation via water splitting is receiving considerable attention in recent decades. Up till now, Pt-based catalysts still exhibit the best hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance and Ir/Ru-based oxides are identified as the benchmark for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, the high cost and rarity of these materials extremely hinder their large-scale applications. This paper describes the construction of the ultrathin defect-enriched 3D Se-(NiCo)Sx /(OH)x nanosheets for overall water splitting through a facile Se-induced hydrothermal treatment. Via Se-induced fabrication, highly efficient Se-(NiCo)Sx /(OH)x nanosheets are successfully fabricated through morphology optimization, defect engineering, and electronic structure tailoring. The as-prepared hybrids exhibit relatively low overpotentials of 155 and 103 mV at the current density of 10 mA cm-2 for OER and HER, respectively. Moreover, an overall water-splitting device delivers a current density of 10 mA cm-2 for ≈66 h without obvious degradation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Congling Hu
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Lei Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Zhi-Jian Zhao
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Ang Li
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Xiaoxia Chang
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Jinlong Gong
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Mahmood N, Yao Y, Zhang J, Pan L, Zhang X, Zou J. Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution in Alkaline Electrolytes: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Prospective Solutions. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1700464. [PMID: 29610722 PMCID: PMC5827647 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201700464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 388] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline medium is currently a point of focus for sustainable development of hydrogen as an alternative clean fuel for various energy systems, but suffers from sluggish reaction kinetics due to additional water dissociation step. So, the state-of-the-art catalysts performing well in acidic media lose considerable catalytic performance in alkaline media. This review summarizes the recent developments to overcome the kinetics issues of alkaline HER, synthesis of materials with modified morphologies, and electronic structures to tune the active sites and their applications as efficient catalysts for HER. It first explains the fundamentals and electrochemistry of HER and then outlines the requirements for an efficient and stable catalyst in alkaline medium. The challenges with alkaline HER and limitation with the electrocatalysts along with prospective solutions are then highlighted. It further describes the synthesis methods of advanced nanostructures based on carbon, noble, and inexpensive metals and their heterogeneous structures. These heterogeneous structures provide some ideal systems for analyzing the role of structure and synergy on alkaline HER catalysis. At the end, it provides the concluding remarks and future perspectives that can be helpful for tuning the catalysts active-sites with improved electrochemical efficiencies in future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nasir Mahmood
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- School of EngineeringRMIT University124 La Trobe Street3001MelbourneVictoriaAustralia
| | - Yunduo Yao
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
| | - Jing‐Wen Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
| | - Lun Pan
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
| | - Xiangwen Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
| | - Ji‐Jun Zou
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Chaudhari NK, Yu P, Kim B, Lee K, Li J. Ferric phosphide carbon nanocomposites emerging as highly active electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Dalton Trans 2018; 47:16011-16018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8dt03408g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
This Frontier article highlights the recent development and advances in designing ferric phosphide (FeP) based composite materials for the HER.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nitin K. Chaudhari
- Department of Chemistry
- Korea University
- Seoul 02841
- Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Natural Sciences (RINS)
| | - Peng Yu
- Department of Chemistry
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology
- Tsinghua University
- Beijing 100084
- China
| | - Byeongyoon Kim
- Department of Chemistry
- Korea University
- Seoul 02841
- Republic of Korea
| | - Kwangyeol Lee
- Department of Chemistry
- Korea University
- Seoul 02841
- Republic of Korea
| | - Jinghong Li
- Department of Chemistry
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology
- Tsinghua University
- Beijing 100084
- China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Han Y, Yan Y, Wu Z, Jiang Y, Li X, Xu Q, Yang X, Zhang H, Yang D. Facile synthesis of Pd@Ru nanoplates with controlled thickness as efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction. CrystEngComm 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8ce00549d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Pd@Ru nanoplates with controlled thickness were synthesized and exhibited substantially enhanced properties for the hydrogen evolution reaction relative to commercial catalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Han
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Yucong Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Zhemin Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Yi Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Xiao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Qingfeng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Xiaofang Yang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400044
- P. R. China
| | - Hui Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| | - Deren Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Li Q, Wang X, Tang K, Wang M, Wang C, Yan C. Electronic Modulation of Electrocatalytically Active Center of Cu 7S 4 Nanodisks by Cobalt-Doping for Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. ACS NANO 2017; 11:12230-12239. [PMID: 29178777 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b05606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Cu-based electrocatalysts have seldom been studied for water oxidation because of their inferior activity and poor stability regardless of their low cost and environmentally benign nature. Therefore, exploring an efficient way to improve the activity of Cu-based electrocatalysts is very important for their practical application. Modifying electronic structure of the electrocatalytically active center of electrocatalysts by metal doping to favor the electron transfer between catalyst active sites and electrode is an important approach to optimize hydrogen and oxygen species adsorption energy, thus leading to the enhanced intrinsic electrocatalytic activity. Herein, Co-doped Cu7S4 nanodisks were synthesized and investigated as highly efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) due to the optimized electronic structure of the active center. Density-functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that Co-engineered Cu7S4 could accelerate electron transfer between Co and Cu sites, thus decrease the energy barriers of intermediates and products during OER, which are crucial for enhanced catalytic properties. As expected, Co-engineered Cu7S4 nanodisks exhibit a low overpotential of 270 mV to achieve current density of 10 mA cm-2 as well as decreased Tafel slope and enhanced turnover frequencies as compared to bare Cu7S4. This discovery not only provides low-cost and efficient Cu-based electrocatalyst by Co doping, but also exhibits an in-depth insight into the mechanism of the enhanced OER properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qun Li
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Xianfu Wang
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Kai Tang
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Mengfan Wang
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Chao Wang
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Chenglin Yan
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University , Suzhou 215006, China
| |
Collapse
|