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Meese AF, Napier C, Kim DJ, Rigby K, Hedtke T, Leshchev D, Stavitski E, Parent LR, Kim JH. Underpotential Deposition of 3D Transition Metals: Versatile Electrosynthesis of Single-Atom Catalysts on Oxidized Carbon Supports. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311341. [PMID: 38332453 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
Abstract
Use of single-atom catalysts (SACs) has become a popular strategy for tuning activity and selectivity toward specific pathways. However, conventional SAC synthesis methods require high temperatures and pressures, complicated procedures, and expensive equipment. Recently, underpotential deposition (UPD) has been investigated as a promising alternative, yielding high-loading SAC electrodes under ambient conditions and within minutes. Yet only few studies have employed UPD to synthesize SACs, and all have been limited to UPD of Cu. In this work, a flexible UPD approach for synthesis of mono- and bi-metallic Cu, Fe, Co, and Ni SACs directly on oxidized, commercially available carbon electrodes is reported. The UPD mechanism is investigated using in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and, finally, the catalytic performance of a UPD-synthesized Co SAC is assessed for electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia. The findings expand upon the usefulness and versatility of UPD for SAC synthesis, with hopes of enabling future research toward realization of fast, reliable, and fully electrified SAC synthesis processes.
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- Aidan Francis Meese
- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Innovation Partnership Building, University of Connecticut, 159 Discovery Dr., Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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Medel A, Treviño-Reséndez J, Brillas E, Meas Y, Sirés I. Contribution of cathodic hydroxyl radical generation to the enhancement of electro-oxidation process for water decontamination. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Tammam RH, Touny AH, Saleh MM. Removal of urea from dilute streams using RVC/nano-NiO x-modified electrode. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:19898-19907. [PMID: 29740765 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2223-8] [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: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC), a high surface area electrode (40 cm2/cm3), has been modified with nickel oxide nanoparticles (nano-NiOx) and used for electrochemical oxidation of urea from alkaline solution. For the cyclic voltammetry measurements, the used dimensions are 0.8 cm × 0.8 cm × 0.3 cm. The purpose was to offer high specific surface area using a porous open network structure to accelerate the electrochemical conversion. NiOx nanoparticles have been synthesized via an electrochemical route at some experimental conditions. The morphological, structural, and electrochemical properties of the RVC/nano-NiOx are characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and potentiostatic measurements. The fabricated electrode, RVC/nano-NiOx, demonstrates high electrocatalytic activity towards urea oxidation in an alkaline electrolyte. The onset potential of the RVC/nano-NiOx compared to that of the planar GC/NiOx is shifted to more negative value with higher specific activity. The different loadings of the NiOx have a substantial influence on the conversion of urea which has been evaluated from concentration-time curves. The urea concentration decreases with time to a limit dependent on the loading extent. Maximum conversion is obtained at 0.86 mg of NiOx per cm3 of the RVC matrix.
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- Reham H Tammam
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Pérez J, Llanos J, Sáez C, López C, Cañizares P, Rodrigo M. The jet aerator as oxygen supplier for the electrochemical generation of H2O2. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.06.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Coria G, Pérez T, Sirés I, Nava JL. Mass transport studies during dissolved oxygen reduction to hydrogen peroxide in a filter-press electrolyzer using graphite felt, reticulated vitreous carbon and boron-doped diamond as cathodes. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2015.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ghonim A, El-Anadouli B, Saleh M. Electrocatalytic glucose oxidation on electrochemically oxidized glassy carbon modified with nickel oxide nanoparticles. Electrochim Acta 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.10.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Brunetti B, De Giglio E, Cafagna D, Desimoni E. XPS analysis of glassy carbon electrodes chemically modified with 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulphonic acid. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.3880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- B. Brunetti
- DiSTAM; Università degli Studi di Milano; Via Celoria 2 I-20133 Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università degli Studi di Bari - Aldo Moro; Via Orabona 4 I-70125 Bari Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università degli Studi di Bari - Aldo Moro; Via Orabona 4 I-70125 Bari Italy
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- DiSTAM; Università degli Studi di Milano; Via Celoria 2 I-20133 Milano Italy
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Miah MR, Masud J, Ohsaka T. Kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction at electrochemically fabricated tin-palladium bimetallic electrocatalyst in acidic media. Electrochim Acta 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.08.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Matsubara K, Waki K. Oxygen reduction characteristics of bamboo-shaped, multi-walled carbon nanotubes without nitrogen in acid media. Electrochim Acta 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Awad MI, Saleh MM. Electrochemical generation of ozone at PbO2-loaded platinum screens. J Solid State Electrochem 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-010-1030-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The Effect of O-Functionalities for the Electrochemical Reduction of Oxygen on MWCNTs in Acid Media. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1149/1.3428472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Awad MI, Saleh MM, Ohsaka T. Oxygen reduction on rotating porous cylinder of modified reticulated vitreous carbon. J Solid State Electrochem 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-007-0385-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alexeyeva N, Tammeveski K. Electrochemical Reduction of Oxygen on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes in Acid Media. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1149/1.2713657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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