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Huang X, Liang R, Zhang Y, Fan J, Hao W. Matrix-type bismuth-modulated copper-sulfur electrode using local photothermal effect strategy for efficient seawater splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:823-833. [PMID: 38277839 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
Abstract
Constructing catalytic electrodes with green economy, stability, and high efficiency is crucial for achieving overall economic water splitting. Herein, a matrix-type bismuth-modulated nickel-boron electrodes loaded on sulfurized copper foils (Bi-NiBx@CFS) is synthesized via in situ mild electroless plating. This electrode features a 2-dimensional (2D) matrix-type nanosheet structure with uniform, large pores, providing more active sites and ensuring a high gas transmission rate. Notably, the crystalline-amorphous structure constituted by the photothermal materials Bi and NiBx is loaded onto sulfide-based heterostructures. This enhances the catalytic activity through the "local photothermal effect" strategy. A performance enhancement of approximately 10 % is achieved for the Bi-NiBx@CFS at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 using this strategy at 298 K. This enhancement is equivalent to increasing the temperature of conventional electrolyte solutions by 321 K. In addition, the overpotential required to catalytically drive seawater splitting at the same current density is only 1.486 V. The Bi-NiBx@CFS electrode operates stably for 200 h without any performance degradation at industrial-grade current densities. The Bi-NiBx@CFS electrode under the "localized photothermal effect" strategy is expected to be a new type of electrocatalyst for overall seawater splitting.
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- Xinke Huang
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Li S, Zhang J, Zhao LD, Lin Y, Liu W, Rosei F. Thermoelectrocatalysis: an emerging strategy for converting waste heat into chemical energy. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae036. [PMID: 38440218 PMCID: PMC10911810 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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This perspective defines and explores an innovative waste heat harvesting strategy, thermoelectrocatalysis (TECatal), emphasizing materials design and potential applications in clean energy, environmental, and biomedical technologies.
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- Yuqiao Zhang
- Institute of Quantum and Sustainable Technology (IQST), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, China
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- Institute of Quantum and Sustainable Technology (IQST), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, China
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- Institute of Quantum and Sustainable Technology (IQST), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, China
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- Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut national de la recherche scientifique, Canada
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Kong XP, Jiang T, Gao J, Shi X, Shao J, Yuan Y, Qiu HJ, Zhao W. Development of a Ni-Doped VAl 3 Topological Semimetal with a Significantly Enhanced HER Catalytic Performance. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:3740-3748. [PMID: 33844544 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c00238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Topological materials with robust topological surface states appear to be well-suited as electrochemical catalysts. However, few studies have been published on the development of non-noble metal topological catalysts, most likely because the topological properties tend to be attributed to the s and p orbital electrons, while transition-metal catalysis mainly involves d orbital electrons. Herein, we proposed a topological semimetallic (TSM) compound, VAl3, with a surface state consisting mainly of d orbital electrons, as an electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations showed that the surface state electrons enhanced the adsorption of H atoms. Moreover, the transfer of surface state electrons between the surface and adsorbed H atoms was optimized through nickel doping. We experimentally prepared single-crystals VAl3 and V0.75Ni0.25Al3 alloys. Electrochemical analysis showed that not only did V0.75Ni0.25Al3 outperform VAl3 but also it was among the best non-noble metal topological HER electrocatalysts currently available.
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- Xiang-Peng Kong
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding & Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding & Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding & Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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Sanad MF, Shalan AE, Abdellatif SO, Serea ESA, Adly MS, Ahsan MA. Thermoelectric Energy Harvesters: A Review of Recent Developments in Materials and Devices for Different Potential Applications. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2020; 378:48. [PMID: 33037928 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-020-00310-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The thermoelectric effect encompasses three different effects, i.e. Seebeck effect, Peltier effect, and Thomson effect, which are considered as thermally activated materials that alter directions in smart materials. It is currently considered one of the most challenging green energy harvesting mechanisms among researchers. The ability to utilize waste thermal energy that is generated by different applications promotes the use of thermoelectric harvesters across a wide range of applications. This review illustrates the different attempts to fabricate efficient, robust and sustainable thermoelectric harvesters, considering the material selection, characterization, device fabrication and potential applications. Thermoelectric harvesters with a wide range of output power generated reaching the milliwatt range have been considered in this work, with a special focus on the main advantages and disadvantages in these devices. Additionally, this review presents various studies reported in the literature on the design and fabrication of thermoelectric harvesters and highlights their potential applications. In order to increase the efficiency of equipment and processes, the generation of thermoelectricity via thermoelectric materials is achieved through the harvesting of residual energy. The review discusses the main challenges in the fabrication process associated with thermoelectric harvester implementation, as well as the considerable advantages of the proposed devices. The use of thermoelectric harvesters in a wide range of applications where waste thermal energy is used and the impact of the thermoelectric harvesters is also highlighted in this review.
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- Mohamed Fathi Sanad
- FabLab, Centre for Emerging Learning Technologies (CELT), Electrical Engineering Department, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, 11387, Egypt
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- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), P.O. Box 87, Helwan, 11421, Cairo, Egypt. .,BCMaterials-Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena S/N, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- FabLab, Centre for Emerging Learning Technologies (CELT), Electrical Engineering Department, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, 11387, Egypt
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,BCMaterials-Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena S/N, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.,Department of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23284, USA
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- The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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Qu Q, Liu B, Liang J, Li H, Wang J, Pan D, Sou IK. Expediting Hydrogen Evolution through Topological Surface States on Bi2Te3. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.9b04318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Qing Qu
- Nano Science and Technology Program, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong KongChina
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- Nano Science and Technology Program, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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Achour A, Liu J, Peng P, Shaw C, Huang Z. In Situ Tuning of Catalytic Activity by Thermoelectric Effect for Ethylene Oxidation. ACS Catal 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.8b02409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Abdenour Achour
- Surface Engineering and Precision Institute, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Surface Engineering and Precision Institute, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Surface Engineering and Precision Institute, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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