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Shen J, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Sun Q, Zhang Y, Li H, Chen Y, Yang G. Tetraiodo Fe/Ni phthalocyanine-based molecular catalysts for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction: Constructing a built-in electric field with iodine groups. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:474-484. [PMID: 37952452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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In this paper, we report on the preparation and catalysis of a bifunctional molecular catalyst (Fe[Pc(I)4]+Ni[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI) for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in rechargeable Zn-air batteries. This catalyst is prepared by self-assembling tetraiodo metal phthalocyanines (Fe[Pc(I)4] and Ni[Pc(I)4]) on a 2D N-doped carbon material (NCPDI) through π-π interactions. The introduction of iodine groups in the edge of phthalocyanines controls the density of electron cloud and electrostatic potential around Fe-N/Ni-N sites and constructs a built-in electric field that facilitates directional transport of charges, enhancing the catalytic activity of the catalyst. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations support this mechanism by showing a reduced energy barrier for the ORR rate-determining step (RDS). The Fe[Pc(I)4]+Ni[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI exhibits excellent performance outperforming 20 wt% Pt/C and single-molecule self-assembled Fe[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI and Ni[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI, with a half-wave potential of E1/2 = 0.940 V in the ORR process under alkaline condition. During the OER process, Fe[Pc(I)4]+Ni[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI exhibited a low overpotential of 298 mV at 10 mA cm-2 under the alkaline condition, which is much better than RuO2, Fe[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI and Ni[Pc(I)4]@NCPDI. The catalyst also demonstrates excellent catalysis and durability in rechargeable Zn-air batteries. This work provides a simple and specific method to develop efficient multifunctional molecular electrocatalysts.
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- Jingshun Shen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China.
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Yenilmez HY, Budak Ö, Öztürk NF, Koca A, Boz A, Ustamehmetoğlu B, Altuntaş Bayır Z. Supercapacitive properties of carbazole-containing cobalt(II) phthalocyanines/reduced graphene oxide composites. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:1766-1778. [PMID: 38170852 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03602b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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This study aims to compare the effect of substituents (position and number) and reduced graphene oxide on the supercapacitive properties of cobalt(II) phthalocyanines. For this purpose, three new tetra- and octa-substituted cobalt(II) phthalocyanines bearing 9H-carbazol-2-yloxy groups on peripheral or non-peripheral positions (1-3) were synthesized. The characterization of the resultant cobalt(II) phthalocyanines was carried out by applying several spectroscopic approaches. The newly synthesized macromolecules were used for the functionalization of reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The obtained nanocomposites (rGO-(1-3)) were utilized for the modification of Ni foam (NiF) electrodes through a facile one-step electrodeposition strategy performed for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. Simultaneous polymerization of the cobalt phthalocyanines and electrochemically reduction of graphene oxide led to the formation of a fabricating layer on the surface of the NiF electrode. The resulting electropolymerized films were characterized by Raman, Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), and Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) spectroscopic techniques as well as electrochemical methods. The prepared electrodes possessed superior electrochemical activities owing to the synergistic effect of the cobalt(II) phthalocyanines and rGO. All the modified electrodes displayed high supercapacitaive properties and the highest activity was obtained for the NiF/rGO2-1 electrode. The NiF/rGO2-1 electrode exhibited higher specific capacitance (655.2 F g-1 at 0.5 A g-1) than NiF/1 (338.0 F g-1). Additionally, a specific capacitance of 85.2% was obtained for NiF/rGO2-1 electrode after 3000 charge-discharge cycles. As a result, all the prepared metallophthalocyanines-reduced graphene oxide can be considered alternative agents to develop high performance-next-generation energy storage devices.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Marmara University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Marmara University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, TR-34469 Istanbul, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, TR-34469 Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Dong A, Lin Y, Guo Y, Chen D, Wang X, Ge Y, Li Q, Qian J. Immobilization of iron phthalocyanine on MOF-derived N-doped carbon for promoting oxygen reduction in zinc-air battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:2056-2064. [PMID: 37330332 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Functional carbon nanomaterials play a crucial role in the cathodic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) for sustainable fuel cells and metal-air batteries. In this study, we propose an effective approach to immobilize iron phthalocyanines (FePc) by employing a porous N-doped carbon material, denoted as NC-1000, derived from a sheet-shaped coordination polymer. The resulting NC-1000 possesses substantial porosity and abundant pore defects. The nitrogen sites within NC-1000 not only facilitate FePc adsorption but also optimize the electron distribution at the Fe-N site. The FePc@NC-1000 composite material exhibits a significant number of active centers in the form of Fe-N4 moieties, showcasing satisfactory ORR activity. Specifically, it demonstrates an onset potential of 0.99 V, a positive half-wave potential of 0.86 V, a large limiting current of 5.96 mA cm-2, and a small Tafel slope of 44.41 mV dec-1. Additionally, theoretical calculations and experimental results confirm the favorable performance and durability of zinc-air batteries assembled using FePc@NC-1000, thereby highlighting their considerable potential for practical applications. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive exploration of the enhanced catalytic performance and increased stability of metal-organic framework-derived functional carbon nanomaterials as cost-effective, efficient, and stable catalysts for the ORR.
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- Anrui Dong
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Comprehensive Technical Service Center of Wenzhou Customs, Wenzhou, 325000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan 657000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China.
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Li J, Chen C, Xu L, Zhang Y, Wei W, Zhao E, Wu Y, Chen C. Challenges and Perspectives of Single-Atom-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Reactions. JACS AU 2023; 3:736-755. [PMID: 37006762 PMCID: PMC10052268 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are emerging as the most promising catalysts for various electrochemical reactions. The isolated dispersion of metal atoms enables high density of active sites, and the simplified structure makes them ideal model systems to study the structure-performance relationships. However, the activity of SACs is still insufficient, and the stability of SACs is usually inferior but has received little attention, hindering their practical applications in real devices. Moreover, the catalytic mechanism on a single metal site is unclear, leading the development of SACs to rely on trial-and-error experiments. How can one break the current bottleneck of active sites density? How can one further increase the activity/stability of metal sites? In this Perspective, we discuss the underlying reasons for the current challenges and identify precisely controlled synthesis involving designed precursors and innovative heat-treatment techniques as the key for the development of high-performance SACs. In addition, advanced operando characterizations and theoretical simulations are essential for uncovering the true structure and electrocatalytic mechanism of an active site. Finally, future directions that may arise breakthroughs are discussed.
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Gao Y, Lei H, Bao Z, Liu X, Qin L, Yin Z, Li H, Huang S, Zhang W, Cao R. Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction with cobalt corroles bearing cationic substituents. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:4604-4610. [PMID: 36723094 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05786g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Recent decades have seen increasing interest in developing highly active and selective electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The active site environment of cytochrome c oxidases (CcOs), including electrostatic and hydrogen-bonding interactions, plays an important role in promoting the selective conversion of dioxygen to water. Herein, we report the synthesis of three CoIII corroles, namely 1 (with a 10-phenyl ortho-trimethylammonium cationic group), 2 (with a 10-phenyl ortho-dimethylamine group) and 3 (with a 10-phenyl para-trimethylammonium cationic group) as well as their electrocatalytic ORR activities in both acidic and neutral solutions. We discovered that 1 is much more active and selective than 2 and 3 for the electrocatalytic four-electron ORR. Importantly, 1 showed ORR activities with half-wave potentials at E1/2 = 0.75 V versus RHE in 0.5 M H2SO4 solutions and at E1/2 = 0.70 V versus RHE in neutral 0.1 M phosphate buffer solutions. This work is significant for outlining a strategy to increase both the activity and selectivity of metal corroles for the electrocatalytic ORR by introducing cationic units.
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- Yimei Gao
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Development of a lithium-oxygen battery with an improved redox mediator applicable to gel polymer electrolytes. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.10.007] [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]
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Wan L, Zhao K, Wang YC, Wei N, Zhang P, Yuan J, Zhou Z, Sun SG. Molecular Degradation of Iron Phthalocyanine during the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Acidic Media. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c03216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Liyang Wan
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm 10691, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Chen M, Chen Y, Yang Z, Luo J, Cai J, Jung JCY, Zhang J, Chen S, Zhang S. Synergy of staggered stacking confinement and microporous defect fixation for high-density atomic FeII-N4 oxygen reduction active sites. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)63992-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhou Y, Abazari R, Chen J, Tahir M, Kumar A, Ikreedeegh RR, Rani E, Singh H, Kirillov AM. Bimetallic metal–organic frameworks and MOF-derived composites: Recent progress on electro- and photoelectrocatalytic applications. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kumar A, Ibraheem S, Anh Nguyen T, Gupta RK, Maiyalagan T, Yasin G. Molecular-MN4 vs atomically dispersed M−N4−C electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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