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Guo P, Yin F, Zhang J, Chen B, Ni Z, Shi L, Han M, Wu Z, Li G. Crystal-Phase and Surface-Structure Engineering of Bi 2O 3 for Enhanced Electrochemical N 2 Fixation to NH 3. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17540-17552. [PMID: 38551895 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) for ammonia synthesis is hindered by weak N2 adsorption/activation abilities and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In this study, αBi2O3 (monoclinic) and βBi2O3 (tetragonal) were first synthesized by calcination at different temperatures. Experiments and calculations revealed the effects of Bi2O3 with different crystal phases on N2 adsorption/activation abilities and HER. Then, αBi2O3-x and βBi2O3-x series catalysts with surface oxygen vacancies (OVs) and Bi0 active sites were synthesized through the partial in situ reduction method. The results demonstrate the following: (I) Tetragonal βBi2O3 can better adsorb N2 and cleave the N≡N bond, thereby obtaining a lower NRR rate-limiting energy barrier (*N≡N → *N≡N-H, 0.51 eV). Meanwhile, βBi2O3 can effectively suppress HER by limiting proton adsorption (H+ + e- → *H, 0.54 eV). Therefore, βBi2O3-x series catalysts exhibit higher NH3 yield and FE than αBi2O3-x. Meanwhile, in situ FTIR further confirms that βBi2O3 could better adsorb/activate N2, and the NRR distal mechanism occurs on the Bi2O3 surface. (II) The introduction of NaBH4 promotes the conversion of part of Bi3+ on the Bi2O3 surface into Bi0 and releases OVs. The additional active sites (OVs and Bi0) enhance the overall catalyst's adsorption/activation capacity for N2, further increasing the NH3 yield and FE. Meanwhile, semimetal Bi0 can effectively limit electron accessibility, thereby inhibiting the combination of charges and adsorbed protons, reducing the HER reaction and improving the FE of NRR. Therefore, the introduction of NaBH4 effectively improved the NH3 yield and FE of the αBi2O3-x and βBi2O3-x series catalysts. After optimization, the βBi2O3-0.6 catalyst has the best NRR performance (NH3 yield: 51.36 μg h-1 mg-1cat.; FE: 38.67%), which is superior to the majority of bismuth-based NRR catalysts. This work not only studies the effects of Bi2O3 with different crystal phases on N2 and HER reaction but also effectively regulates the active components of Bi2O3 surface, thereby realizing efficient NRR to NH3 reaction, which provide valuable insights for the rational design of Bi-based NRR electrocatalysts.
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- Pengju Guo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology for the New Energy Vehicle Power Battery, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology for the New Energy Vehicle Power Battery, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology for the New Energy Vehicle Power Battery, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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Long X, Huang F, Yao Z, Li P, Zhong T, Zhao H, Tian S, Shu D, He C. Advancements in Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction: A Comprehensive Review of Single-Atom Catalysts for Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400551. [PMID: 38516940 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction technology seamlessly aligns with the principles of environmentally friendly chemical production. In this paper, a comprehensive review of recent advancements in electrocatalytic NH3 synthesis utilizing single-atom catalysts (SACs) is offered. Into the research and applications of three categories of SACs: noble metals (Ru, Au, Rh, Ag), transition metals (Fe, Mo, Cr, Co, Sn, Y, Nb), and nonmetallic catalysts (B) in the context of electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis is delved. In-depth insights into the material preparation methods, single-atom coordination patterns, and the characteristics of the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) are provided. The systematic comparison of the nitrogen reduction capabilities of various SAC types offers a comprehensive research framework for their integration into electrocatalytic NRR. Additionally, the challenges, potential solutions, and future prospects of incorporating SACs into electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction endeavors are discussed.
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- Xianhu Long
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Lin L, Xie K, He C. Nitrogen-vacancy-modulated efficient ammonia desorption over 3d TM-anchored BC 3N 2 monolayer. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:2082-2092. [PMID: 38131401 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04572b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Nitrogen fixation using electrochemical methods on the surface of single-atom catalysts (SACs) provides a highly feasible strategy for green and low-energy-consumption ammonia (NH3) production. Herein, using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we explored in detail the potential of monolayer BC3N2 SACs supported with 3d transition metal (TM) atoms (TM@BC3N2) to facilitate nitrogen reduction. The results revealed that the TM@BC3N2 systems exhibited remarkable catalytic activity in the nitrogen-reduction reaction (NRR). The fine NRR activity was related to the just-right bonding/antibonding orbital interactions between the 2π* of N2 and the d orbitals of the TM ions. The nitrogen-adsorption configurations were found to have different activation mechanisms. In addition, the effects of convectively formed convex nitrogen defects (VN) on the interaction between N2 and VN-TM@BC3N2 and the NRR process of VN-TM@BC3N2 were studied, and it was found that VN could fine-tune the reaction efficiency of the eNRR because after N atom dissociation to form VN, the interaction of TM-C3 was enhanced, and the activation of nitrogen and adsorption of NH3 by the TM-active centers were weakened. The present study can be used as a motivation for further experimental and theoretical research of 2D monolayers as NRR electrocatalysts.
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- Long Lin
- Henan Key Laboratory of Materials on Deep-Earth Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Materials on Deep-Earth Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, China
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China.
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
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Ma P, Du P, Song W, Wang J. A DFT Investigation of B-Doped C 3 N as Single Atom Electrocatalysts for N 2 -to-NH 3 Conversion. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300497. [PMID: 37936333 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300497] [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: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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The NH3 synthesis from N2 plays an important role in the ecological cycle and industrial production. Different from industrial NH3 synthesis with high pollution and energy consumption, electrocatalytic NH3 synthesis is favored because of its environmental protection, energy saving, ambient reaction conditions and other characteristics. However, due to the low efficiency and poor reaction selectivity of the existing electrocatalysts, which can not be used actually, the development of new electrocatalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) is particularly urgent. Herein, we designed a series of transition metal atoms anchored B-doped defective C3 N surface (TM@B2 C3 N) as single-atom catalysts. Through the screening process of N2 adsorption activation, N2 H formation and NH3 desorption, finally the excellent electrocatalysts with strong stability and high activity (Cr@B2 C3 N and Mn@B2 C3 N) were obtained. After simulating the entire pathway, it was found that the NRR process on Cr@B2 C3 N and Mn@B2 C3 N via consecutive and distal pathways with the lowest limiting potential of -0.42 and -0.52 V, which have the good ability to inhibit hydrogen evolution reaction. Finally, the electronic properties were analyzed, and the reason for their high catalytic activity was summarized. This work provides a new idea for the rational design of NRR electrocatalysts and promotes the practical application of electrocatalysts.
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- Pengfei Ma
- School of 3D Printing, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of 3D Printing, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of Science, Henan Institute of Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, P.R. China
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Tongling University, Tongling, 244061, Anhui, P.R. China
- Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230000, Anhui, P.R. China
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Cheng W, Ma X, Chen H, Chen R, Wang D. Yttrium-modified drinking water treatment residue for efficient phosphorus removal: efficacy, mechanism, and reproducibility. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:111611-111626. [PMID: 37819473 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30159-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The excessive presence of phosphate can cause eutrophication in water bodies. Yttrium has an extremely high affinity for phosphorus and is capable of forming stable complexes at low concentrations. Moreover, limitations in the resourcefulness of drinking water treatment residues were observed. In this study, a highly efficient phosphorus removal adsorbent (RJDWTR@Y) was prepared by calcination-alkali leaching-yttrium-loaded composite modification employing domestic drinking water treatment residue as raw material. And the effects of multiple factors on phosphate adsorption by RJDWTR@Y were examined. The results illustrated that the maximum adsorption capacity of the RJDWTR@Y for phosphate was 319.76 mg/g, with the chemical reaction of the multilayer as the predominant adsorption process. The adsorption mechanism is electrostatic gravitational force and the inner sphere complexation effect. RJDWTR@Y was effective against interference even at high concentrations of the coexisting anion. After five cycles, the desorption efficiency of phosphate was 75.11%. Filling the fixed bed with the material can efficiently remove phosphorus from the flowing liquid. The synthesis of RJDWTR@Y and the results of the study indicated that it has good application prospects. In addition to efficiently removing phosphorus, it can also recycle waste and achieve sustainability.
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- Wenyu Cheng
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Environment Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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Zhao X, Liu M, Wang Y, Xiong Y, Yang P, Qin J, Xiong X, Lei Y. Designing a Built-In Electric Field for Efficient Energy Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19959-19979. [PMID: 36519975 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To utilize intermittent renewable energy as well as achieve the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality, various electrocatalytic devices have been developed. However, the electrocatalytic reactions, e.g., hydrogen evolution reaction/oxygen evolution reaction in overall water splitting, polysulfide conversion in lithium-sulfur batteries, formation/decomposition of lithium peroxide in lithium-oxygen batteries, and nitrate reduction reaction to degrade sewage, suffer from sluggish kinetics caused by multielectron transfer processes. Owing to the merits of accelerated charge transport, optimized adsorption/desorption of intermediates, raised conductivity, regulation of the reaction microenvironment, as well as ease to combine with geometric characteristics, the built-in electric field (BIEF) is expected to overcome the above problems. Here, we give a Review about the very recent progress of BIEF for efficient energy electrocatalysis. First, the construction strategies and the characterization methods (qualitative and quantitative analysis) of BIEF are summarized. Then, the up-to-date overviews of BIEF engineering in electrocatalysis, with attention on the electron structure optimization and reaction microenvironment modulation, are analyzed and discussed in detail. In the end, the challenges and perspectives of BIEF engineering are proposed. This Review gives a deep understanding on the design of electrocatalysts with BIEF for next-generation energy storage and electrocatalytic devices.
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- Xin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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Theoretical Study on the Efficient Electrocatalytic N2 Reduction Reaction of Bimetallic Single Atom Embedded in Phthalocyanine. Catal Letters 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-022-04106-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cao J, Zhou J, Li M, Chen J, Zhang Y, Liu X. Insightful understanding of three-phase interface behaviors in 1T-2H MoS2/CFP electrode for hydrogen evolution improvement. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A computational study of strained MoS2 as catalysts for the electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Transition metal decorated bismuthene for ammonia synthesis: a density functional theory study. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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He C, Shi P, Pang D, Zhang Z, Lin L. Design of S-vacancy FeS2 as an electrocatalyst for NO reduction reaction: A DFT study. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Defect engineering for high-selection-performance of N2 activation over CeO2(111) surface. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Zheng X, Liu Y, Yan Y, Li X, Yao Y. Modulation effect in adjacent dual metal single atom catalysts for electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.08.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Zeng L, Qiao Z, Peng X, Liu Z, Li Z, Yang B, Lei L, Wu G, Hou Y. Progress in Mo/W-based electrocatalysts for nitrogen reduction to ammonia under ambient conditions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:2096-2111. [PMID: 35048091 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06665j] [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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Ammonia (NH3), possessing high hydrogen content and energy density, has been widely employed for fertilizers and value-added chemicals in green energy carriers and fuels. However, the current NH3 synthesis largely depends on the traditional Haber-Bosch process, which needs tremendous energy consumption and generates greenhouse gas, resulting in severe energy and environmental issues. The electrochemical strategy of converting N2 to NH3 under mild conditions is a potentially promising route to realize an environmentally friendly concept. Among various catalysts, molybdenum/tungsten-based electrocatalysts have been widely used in electrochemical catalytic and energy conversion. This review describes the latest progress of molybdenum/tungsten-based electrocatalysts for the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction. The fundamental roles of morphology, doping, defects, heterojunction, and coupling regulation in improving electrocatalytic performance are mainly discussed. Besides, some tailoring strategies for enhancing the conversion efficiency of N2 to NH3 over Mo/W-based electrocatalysts are also summarized. Finally, the existing challenges and limitations of N2 fixation are proposed, as well as possible future perspectives, which will provide a platform for further development of advanced Mo/W-based N2 reduction systems.
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- Libin Zeng
- 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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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA.
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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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- 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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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA.
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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.,School of Biological and Chemical Engineering NingboTech University, No. 1 South Qianhu Road, Ningbo, 315100, China
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Chandrasekaran S, Zhang C, Shu Y, Wang H, Chen S, Nesakumar Jebakumar Immanuel Edison T, Liu Y, Karthik N, Misra R, Deng L, Yin P, Ge Y, Al-Hartomy OA, Al-Ghamdi A, Wageh S, Zhang P, Bowen C, Han Z. Advanced opportunities and insights on the influence of nitrogen incorporation on the physico-/electro-chemical properties of robust electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic energy conversion. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Wang R, He C, Chen W, Fu L, Zhao C, Huo J, Sun C. Design strategies of two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks toward efficient electrocatalysts for N 2 reduction: cooperativity of transition metals and organic linkers. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:19247-19254. [PMID: 34787144 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06366a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) serve as emerging electrocatalysts due to their high conductivity, chemical tunability, and accessibility of active sites. We herein proposed a series of 2D MOFs with different metal atoms and organic linkers with the formula M3C12X12 (M = Cr, Mo, and W; X = NH, O, S, and Se) to design efficient nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) electrocatalysts. Our theoretical calculations showed that metal atoms in M3C12X12 can efficiently capture and activate N2 molecules. Among these candidates, W3C12X12 (X = O, S, and Se) show the best NRR performance due to their high activity and selectivity as well as low limiting potential (-0.59 V, -0.14 V, and -0.01 V, respectively). Moreover, we proposed a d-band center descriptor strategy to screen out the high activity and selectivity of M3C12X12 for the NRR. Therefore, our work not only demonstrates a class of promising electrocatalysts for the NRR but also provides a strategy for further predicting the catalytic activity of 2D MOFs.
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- Ran Wang
- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Tianshui Normal University, Tianshui 741001, China
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- School of Sciences, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, and Center for Translational Atomaterials, Faculty of Science Engineering & Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122 Australia
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Song W, Xi M, Guo Y, He C, Fu L. First‐Principles Study of 3d Transition Metal Atoms Doped Ni
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Cluster as Efficient Electrocatalyst for Nitrogen Reduction Reaction. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202100353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Wei Song
- School of Science Henan Institute of Technology Xinxiang 453003 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 P. R. China
- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an 710021 P. R. China
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- School of Science Henan Institute of Technology Xinxiang 453003 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 P. R. China
- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an 710021 P. R. China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering Tianshui Normal University Tianshui 741001 P. R. China
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Li Q, Wang Y, Zeng J, Wu Q, Wang Q, Sun L, Xu L, Ye T, Zhao X, Chen L, Chen Z, Chen L, Lei Y. Phosphating-induced charge transfer on CoO/CoP interface for alkaline H2 evolution. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.03.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The metallic 1T-WS2 as cocatalysts for promoting photocatalytic N2 fixation performance of Bi5O7Br nanosheets. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.03.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Song W, Wang J, Fu L, He C, Zhao C, Guo Y, Huo J, Dong G. First-principles study on Fe2B2 as efficient catalyst for nitrogen reduction reaction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.02.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Yang H, He C, Fu L, Huo J, Zhao C, Li X, Song Y. Capture and separation of CO2 on BC3 nanosheets: A DFT study. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wu X, He X, Li Z, Yin F. Cerium Zirconium Solid Solution with High Faradaic Efficiency for Electrochemical Nitrogen Reduction Reaction under Ambient Condition. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Xiang Wu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology School of Petrochemical Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology School of Petrochemical Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology School of Petrochemical Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology School of Petrochemical Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. China
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Shang Y, Duan X, Wang S, Yue Q, Gao B, Xu X. Carbon-based single atom catalyst: Synthesis, characterization, DFT calculations. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Huo J, Fu L, Zhao C, He C. Hydrogen generation of ammonia borane hydrolysis catalyzed by Fe22@Co58 core-shell structure. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.12.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Computational identification of B substitutional doped C9N4 monolayer for electrocatalytic N2 reduction. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Defect engineering for high-selection-performance of NO reduction to NH3 over CeO2 (111) surface: A DFT study. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.05.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rich B active centers in Penta-B2C as high-performance photocatalyst for nitrogen reduction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Song W, Fu L, He C, Xie K. Carbon‐Coordinated Single Cr Site for Efficient Electrocatalytic N
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Fixation. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Wei Song
- School of Science Henan Institute of Technology Xinxiang 453003 P.R. China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering Tianshui Normal University Tianshui 741001 P. R. China
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Catalysis, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an 710021 P. R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Materials on Deep‐Earth Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering Henan Polytechnic University Jiaozuo Henan 454000 P. R. China
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Wang J, He C, Huo J, Fu L, Zhao C. A Theoretical Evaluation of Possible N
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- Jia Wang
- Institute of Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
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- Institute of Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
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- School of Sciences Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering Tianshui Normal University Tianshui 741001 China
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- Institute of Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Technological University Xi'an Shaanxi 710021 China
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Wang Y, Chu F, Zeng J, Wang Q, Naren T, Li Y, Cheng Y, Lei Y, Wu F. Single Atom Catalysts for Fuel Cells and Rechargeable Batteries: Principles, Advances, and Opportunities. ACS NANO 2021; 15:210-239. [PMID: 33405889 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Owing to the energy crisis and environmental pollution, developing efficient and robust electrochemical energy storage (or conversion) systems is urgently needed but still very challenging. Next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, mainly including fuel cells, metal-air batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-ion batteries, have been viewed as promising candidates for future large-scale energy applications. All these systems are operated through one type of chemical conversion mechanism, which is currently limited by poor reaction kinetics. Single atom catalysts (SACs) perform maximum atom efficiency and well-defined active sites. They have been employed as electrode components to enhance the redox kinetics and adjust the interactions at the reaction interface, boosting device performance. In this Review, we briefly summarize the related background knowledge, motivation and working principle toward next-generation electrochemical energy storage (or conversion) devices, including fuel cells, Zn-air batteries, Al-air batteries, Li-air batteries, Li-CO2 batteries, Li-S batteries, and Na-S batteries. While pointing out the remaining challenges in each system, we clarify the importance of SACs to solve these development bottlenecks. Then, we further explore the working principle and current progress of SACs in various device systems. Finally, future opportunities and perspectives of SACs in next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices are discussed.
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- Yuchao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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Yun R, Zhan F, Wang X, Zhang B, Sheng T, Xin Z, Mao J, Liu S, Zheng B. Design of Binary Cu-Fe Sites Coordinated with Nitrogen Dispersed in the Porous Carbon for Synergistic CO 2 Electroreduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006951. [PMID: 33373107 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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To relieve the green gas emission and involve the carbon neutral cycle, electrochemical reduction of CO2 attracts more and more attention. Herein, a biatomic site catalyst of Cu-Fe coordinated with the nitrogen, which is doped in the carbon matrix (denoted as Cu-Fe-N6 -C), is designed. The as-obtained Cu-Fe-N6 -C exhibits higher performance than that of Cu-N-C and Fe-N-C, owing to bimetallic sites, proving synergistic functions based on different molecules and their interfaces. Cu-Fe-N6 -C shows high selectivity toward CO, with high Faradaic efficiency (98% at -0.7 V), and maintaining 98% of its initial selectivity after 10 h electrolysis. The experimental results and theoretical calculations reveal that the synergistic catalysis of different metallic sites enlarges the adsorption enthalpy of CO2 , reducing the activation energy result in generating high selectivity, activity, stability, and low impedance.
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- Ruirui Yun
- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 214001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry and Molecular Simulation of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 214001, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui, 243002, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 214001, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 214001, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui, 243002, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 214001, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry and Molecular Simulation of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, P. R. China
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Ren L, Wang Q, Li Y, Hu C, Zhao Y, Qiao L, Zhou H, Liu W, Xu H, Sun X. Catalytic separators with Co–N–C nanoreactors for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi00205h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An atomically dispersed supported metal catalyst with a Co–N4 structure on active carbon (Co–N–C/AC) is prepared and introduced to modify the separators of Li–S batteries.
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