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Baghban A, Habibzadeh S, Ashtiani FZ. New insights into the hydrogen evolution reaction using Ni-ZIF8/67-derived electrocatalysts. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8359. [PMID: 37225856 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35613-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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One of the present great challenges is finding nonprecious materials characterized by efficient electrocatalytic behavior in order to substitute the expensive platinum-based materials for the purpose of hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs). In this study, ZIF-67 and ZIF-67 were used as precursors in order to fabricate metallic-doped N-enriched carbon successfully through a simple process of pyrolysis for applying the hydrogen evolution reaction. In addition, nickel was added to these structures in the course of the synthesis procedure. While under high-temperature treatment, Nickel doped ZIF-67 was transformed into metallic NiCo doped N enriched carbon (NiCo/NC), under high-temperature treatments, Ni-doped ZIF-8 changed into metallic NiZn doped N enriched carbon (NiZn/NC). By combining metallic precursors, the following five structures were synthesized: NiCo/NC, Co/NC, NiZn/NC, NiCoZn/NC, as well as CoZn/NC. It is noteworthy that the produced Co/NC shows optimum hydrogen evolution reaction activity along with superior overpotential of 97 mV and the minimum Tafel slope of 60 mV/dec at 10 mA cm. In addition, the superb behavior of hydrogen evolution reaction can be attributable to the numerous active sites, the superior electrical conductivity of carbon, and the firm structure. As a result, the present paper suggests a novel strategy in order to produce nonprecious materials characterized by superb HER efficiency for future scholars.
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- Alireza Baghban
- Chemical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Mahshahr Campus, Mahshahr, Iran.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Mahshahr Campus, Mahshahr, Iran.
- Surface Reaction and Advanced Energy Materials Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
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- Surface Reaction and Advanced Energy Materials Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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Lv H, Xiao Z, Zhai S, Wang X, Hao J, An Q. Designed formation of C/Fe 3O 4@Ni(OH) 2 cathode with enhanced pseudocapacitance for asymmetric supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 635:176-185. [PMID: 36586143 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.137] [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: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The rational design and synthesis of advanced electrode materials are significant for the applications of supercapacitors. Ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4), with its high theoretical capacitance is a renowned cathode material. Nevertheless, its low electronic conductivity and poor cycling stability during a long-term charge/discharge process limit its large-scale applications. In this work, the precise modulation of multiple components was reported to enhance electrochemical performance. The ternary heterostructures were fabricated by wrapping ultrathin nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) nanosheets on the surfaces of Fe3O4 nanoparticles-loaded on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-derived porous carbon, named as C/Fe3O4@Ni(OH)2. Due to the large specific surface area and excellent conductivity of CMC-derived porous carbon and the abundant reaction sites of Ni(OH)2 nanosheets, the optimized C/Fe3O4@Ni(OH)2-1.0 sample exhibited the highest specific capacitance of 3072F g-1 at a current density of 0.5 A g-1. Furthermore, the assembled asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) with activated carbon and C/Fe3O4@Ni(OH)2-1.0 as the negative and positive electrodes, respectively, showed an energy density of 123 W h kg-1 at 381 W kg-1, and a long-life stability with an excellent capacitance retention of 90.04 % after 10,000 cycles. The route for preparing composite electrode materials proposed in this work provides a reference for realizing high-performance energy storage devices.
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- Hui Lv
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and Biomaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Wang H, Xiong H, Yang F, Li Y, He S, Wu Y. The influence of activation atmosphere on the active phase and hydrotreating activity of LDH-based NiW pre-sulfurized catalysts. REACT CHEM ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2re00540a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Activation atmosphere and temperature determined active phases of NiW pre-sulfurized hydrotreating catalysts prepared via a tetrathiotungstate intercalated NiAl layered double hydroxide.
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- Hao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Xindu Avenue 8#, Xindu District, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Xindu Avenue 8#, Xindu District, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Xindu Avenue 8#, Xindu District, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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- Petrochemical Research Institute, PetroChina Co. Ltd, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Xindu Avenue 8#, Xindu District, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Xindu Avenue 8#, Xindu District, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan Province, China
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Tian J, Xu Y, Li J, Chi J, Feng L, Pan Q, Li X, Su Z. Post-decorated synthesis of metal-organic frameworks derived Ni/Ni3S2@CN electrocatalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ali SR, De M. Superparamagnetic Nickel Nanocluster-Embedded MoS 2 Nanosheets for Gram-Selective Bacterial Adhesion and Antibacterial Activity. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:2932-2942. [PMID: 35666676 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Ever increasing infectious diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria are creating one of the greatest health problems. The extensive use of numerous antibiotics and antimicrobial agents has prompted the growth of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. The ancient biomedical application of metals and the recent advancement in the field of nanotechnology have encouraged us to explore the antimicrobial activity of nanomaterials. Herein, we have synthesized a magnetically separable superparamagnetic nickel nanocluster-loaded two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide nanocomposite (Ni@2D-MoS2). It can selectively bind with Gram-positive bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus faecalis over Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. After the functionalization of Ni@2D-MoS2 with a positively charged ligand, it showed an excellent Gram-selective antibacterial activity toward MRSA and E. faecalis. Furthermore, the superparamagnetic property of the synthesized material can be used for the simultaneous removal and killing of the microbes and recycled for further use. This study demonstrates strategies to develop hybrid antimicrobial nanomaterial systems for selective antibacterial activity with recyclability.
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- Sk Rajab Ali
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bangalore 560012, India
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Li T, Shang D, Gao S, Wang B, Kong H, Yang G, Shu W, Xu P, Wei G. Two-Dimensional Material-Based Electrochemical Sensors/Biosensors for Food Safety and Biomolecular Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12050314. [PMID: 35624615 PMCID: PMC9138342 DOI: 10.3390/bios12050314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Two-dimensional materials (2DMs) exhibited great potential for applications in materials science, energy storage, environmental science, biomedicine, sensors/biosensors, and others due to their unique physical, chemical, and biological properties. In this review, we present recent advances in the fabrication of 2DM-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors for applications in food safety and biomolecular detection that are related to human health. For this aim, firstly, we introduced the bottom-up and top-down synthesis methods of various 2DMs, such as graphene, transition metal oxides, transition metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, and several other graphene-like materials, and then we demonstrated the structure and surface chemistry of these 2DMs, which play a crucial role in the functionalization of 2DMs and subsequent composition with other nanoscale building blocks such as nanoparticles, biomolecules, and polymers. Then, the 2DM-based electrochemical sensors/biosensors for the detection of nitrite, heavy metal ions, antibiotics, and pesticides in foods and drinks are introduced. Meanwhile, the 2DM-based sensors for the determination and monitoring of key small molecules that are related to diseases and human health are presented and commented on. We believe that this review will be helpful for promoting 2DMs to construct novel electronic sensors and nanodevices for food safety and health monitoring.
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- Tao Li
- College of Textile & Clothing, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China;
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- Qingdao Product Quality Testing Research Institute, No. 173 Shenzhen Road, Qingdao 266101, China;
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- State Key Laboratory, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China; (S.G.); (P.X.)
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- Qingdao Institute of Textile Fiber Inspection, No. 173 Shenzhen Road, Qingdao 266101, China; (B.W.); (W.S.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China; (H.K.); (G.Y.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China; (H.K.); (G.Y.)
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- Qingdao Institute of Textile Fiber Inspection, No. 173 Shenzhen Road, Qingdao 266101, China; (B.W.); (W.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China; (S.G.); (P.X.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China; (H.K.); (G.Y.)
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Wang Y, Tian W, Wan J, Xiong G, Zhang H, Wang Y. NP monolayer supported transition-metal single atoms for electrochemical water splitting: a theoretical study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:10325-10333. [PMID: 35438086 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04795g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The development of cost-effective and highly efficient electrocatalysts for water splitting is highly desirable but remains an ongoing challenge. Numerous single-atom catalysts (SACs) have achieved satisfactory performances in this area; however, non-carbon metal-free substrates have been rarely explored. Herein, we report a series of single-metal atoms supported on a novel two-dimensional NP monolayer as promising electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by theoretical calculations. Our results disclose that Ti@NP, V@NP and Ir@NP exhibit desirable catalytic activity for the HER with extremely low of -0.004, -0.051, and 0.017 eV, respectively. More importantly, the calculated activation barriers for the Tafel reactions of these SACs are much lower than those for the benchmark Pt catalysts. In addition, Pt@NP shows the lowest ηOER of 0.495 V, followed by Rh@NP (ηOER = 0.548 V), which are even superior to that of state-of-the-art IrO2. This work highlights the potential application of metal-free supports in SACs, which also further enriches the application of a NP monolayer in other related electrochemical processes.
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- Yanwei Wang
- The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City, 400044, P. R. China.
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- The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City, 400044, P. R. China.
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- The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City, 400044, P. R. China.
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- The School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City 400044, P. R. China
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- The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City, 400044, P. R. China.
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- The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City, 400044, P. R. China. .,The School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, 174 Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing City 400044, P. R. China
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Hassan MH, Khan R, Andreescu S. Advances in electrochemical detection methods for measuring contaminants of emerging concerns. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- Mohamed H. Hassan
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science Clarkson University Potsdam New York USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science Clarkson University Potsdam New York USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science Clarkson University Potsdam New York USA
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Ni nanodendrites prepared by a low-temperature process as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline solution. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.112006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cao D, Dong Y, Tang Y, Ye Y, Hu S, Guo Z, Li X. Amorphous Manganese–Cobalt Nanosheets as Efficient Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER). CATALYSIS SURVEYS FROM ASIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10563-021-09342-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Tian L, Li Z, Song M, Li J. Recent progress in water-splitting electrocatalysis mediated by 2D noble metal materials. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:12088-12101. [PMID: 34236371 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02232f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures have enabled noble-metal-based nanomaterials to be promising electrocatalysts toward overall water splitting due to their inherent structural advantages, including a high specific surface active area, numerous low-coordinated atoms, and a high density of defects and edges. Moreover, it is also disclosed that the electronic effect and strain effect within 2D nanostructures also benefit the further promotion of the electrocatalytic performance. In this review, we have focused on the recent progress in the fabrication of advanced electrocatalysts based on 2D noble-metal-based nanomaterials toward water splitting electrocatalysis. First, fundamental descriptions about water-splitting mechanisms, some promising engineering strategies, and major challenges in electrochemical water splitting are given. Then, the structural merits of 2D nanostructures for water splitting electrocatalysis are also highlighted, including abundant surface active sites, lattice distortion, abundant surface defects, electronic effects, and strain effects. Additionally, some representative water-splitting electrocatalysts have been discussed in detail to highlight the superiorities of 2D noble-metal-based nanomaterials for electrochemical water splitting. Finally, the underlying challenges and future opportunities for the fabrication of more advanced electrocatalysts for water splitting are also highlighted. We hope that this review article provides guidance for the fabrication of more efficient electrocatalysts for boosting industrial hydrogen production via water splitting.
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- Lin Tian
- C School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, PR China.
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Karpuraranjith M, Chen Y, Wang B, Ramkumar J, Yang D, Srinivas K, Wang W, Zhang W, Manigandan R. Hierarchical ultrathin layered MoS 2@NiFe 2O 4 nanohybrids as a bifunctional catalyst for highly efficient oxygen evolution and organic pollutant degradation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 592:385-396. [PMID: 33677198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.02.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rational design and highly efficient dual-functional catalyst are still difficult to develop for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction and degradation of RhB dye pollutant. Herein, we report a highly efficient "bandgap matching and interfacial coupling" strategy to synthesize nano-assembled ultrathin layered MoS2@NiFe2O4 (MS@NiFeO) bifunctional catalyst constructed by the hydrothermal route and subsequently amine-hydrolysis. The OER performance of the prepared MS@NiFeO catalyst delivers a low overpotential of 290 mV at 10 mA/cm2 and Tafel slope is 69.2 mV dec-1 in an alkaline solution. In addition, the nano-assembled ultrathin layered structure of MS@NiFeO showed a highly efficient (96.37%) RhB dye degradation performance than that of MoS2 nanosheets and NiFe2O4 nanostructures. Unique nanostructure of ultrathin layered MS@NiFeO with suitable band matching, interfacial charge transfer, high surface area and more active sites favored for the enhancement of the catalytic activity. This work presents an unpretentious construction and low-cost production strategy to synthesize bifunctional hybrid catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction as well as degradation of organic pollutant with superior efficiency and longer stability.
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- Marimuthu Karpuraranjith
- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China.
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China; School of Science and Institute of Oxygen Supply, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, PR China.
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China
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- School of Electronic Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China.
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Wang C, Shang H, Jin L, Xu H, Du Y. Advances in hydrogen production from electrocatalytic seawater splitting. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:7897-7912. [PMID: 33881101 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr00784j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As one of the most abundant resources on the Earth, seawater is not only a promising electrolyte for industrial hydrogen production through electrolysis, but also of great significance for the refining of edible salt. Despite the great potential for large-scale hydrogen production, the implementation of water electrolysis requires efficient and stable electrocatalysts that can maintain high activity for water splitting without chloride corrosion. Recent years have witnessed great achievements in the development of highly efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater splitting. Starting from the historical background to the most recent achievements, this review will provide insights into the current state, challenges, and future perspectives of hydrogen production through seawater electrolysis. In particular, the mechanisms of overall water splitting, key features of seawater electrolysis, noble-metal-free electrocatalysts for seawater electrolysis and the underlying mechanisms are also highlighted to provide guidance for fabricating more efficient electrocatalysts toward seawater splitting.
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- Cheng Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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One-dimensional, space-confined, solid-phase growth of the Cu 9S 5@MoS 2 core-shell heterostructure for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 595:88-97. [PMID: 33813228 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Binary transition metal chalcogenide core-shell nanocrystals are considered the most promising nonprecious metal catalysts for large-scale industrial hydrogen production. Herein, we report a one-dimensional, space-confined, solid-phase strategy for the growth of a Cu9S5@MoS2 core-shell heterostructure by combining electrospinning and chemical vapor deposition methods. The Cu9S5@MoS2 core-shell nanocrystals were synthesized in situ on carbon nanofibers (Cu9S5@MoS2/CNFs) by an S vapor graphitization process. Tuning of the MoS2 shell numbers can be controlled by changing the mass ratio of the Cu and Mo precursors. We experimentally determined the effects of the thickness of the MoS2 shell on the electrocatalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic and alkaline solutions. When the mass ratio is 3:1, the Cu9S5@MoS2/CNFs show the fewest MoS2 shells with just 1-2 layers each and exhibit the best HER performance with small overpotentials of 116 mV and 114 mV in acidic and alkaline solutions, respectively, at a current density of 10 mA cm-2. The core shell structures, with their unique Cu-S-Mo nanointerfaces, could enhance the electron transfer and surface area, thus increasing the performance of the HER. This work provides a facile method to design unique core shell assemblies in one-dimensional nanostructures.
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Li ST, Shi GM, Li Q, Shi FN, Wang XL, Yang LM. One-step synthesis and performances of Ni@CN nanocapsules with superior dual-function as electrocatalyst and microwave absorbent. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Perez Bakovic SI, Acharya P, Watkins M, Thornton H, Hou S, Greenlee LF. Electrochemically active surface area controls HER activity for FexNi100−x films in alkaline electrolyte. J Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2020.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Yang D, Cao L, Feng L, Huang J, Feng Y, Liu Q, He D, Wang J. Controlled Synthesis of V-Doped Heterogeneous Ni 3S 2/NiS Nanorod Arrays as Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysts. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:357-365. [PMID: 33372797 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The development of low-cost and high-efficient electrocatalysts toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is highly desirable and challenging. Herein, the novel V-doped Ni3S2/NiS heterostructure nanorod arrays grown on nickel foam (VNS/NF-WM) are synthesized via a facile methanol-assisted hydrothermal method. We demonstrate that the morphology, phase composition, and crystallinity of VNS/NF are well modulated by tuning the ratios of water/methanol solvent. The optimized VNS/NF-WM-heterostructured nanorod (volume ratio of water/methanol is 3:1) exhibits superior HER electrocatalytic activity with low overpotentials of 85 and 218 mV to yield current density values of 10 and 100 mA cm-2, respectively, meanwhile sustaining an excellent stability with almost an unchanged current density of 10 mA cm-2 for 60 h. Our work offers fresh insights into the rational design of highly active and stable earth-abundant-heterostructured electrocatalysts for the hydrogen fuel production.
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- Dan Yang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, International S&T Cooperation Foundation of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Manufacture of Ceramic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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Nanostructures Ni2P / MoP @ N – doping porous carbon for efficient hydrogen evolution over a broad pH range. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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High-density nickel phosphide nanoparticles loaded reduced graphene oxide on nickel foam for enhanced alkaline and neutral water splitting. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Yuan F, Liu Y, Ma P, Wang S, Yang G, Qin J, Luo Y, Luo S, Ma. J. Coupling interface structure in NixS/Cu5FeS4 hybrid with enhanced electrocatalytic activity for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 578:668-676. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.05.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Wang Z, Wang H, Ji S, Wang X, Zhou P, Huo S, Linkov V, Wang R. A High Faraday Efficiency NiMoO 4 Nanosheet Array Catalyst by Adjusting the Hydrophilicity for Overall Water Splitting. Chemistry 2020; 26:12067-12074. [PMID: 32597520 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202002310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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To obtain a highly active, stable, and binder-free electrode based on transition-metal compounds for water splitting, nickel foam-supported 3D NiMoO4 nanosheet arrays modified with 0D Fe-doped carbon quantum dots (Fe-CQDs/NiMoO4 /NF) are synthesized. The structure characterizations indicated that 0D Fe-CQDs are evenly dispersed onto the NiMoO4 sheets of the arrays. The contact angle analysis confirmed that the surface hydrophilia of the arrays is improved after the 0D Fe-CQDs are deposited 3D on the NiMoO4 sheets. Here, both the activity and durability in electrochemical water splitting are significantly enhanced with the Fe-CQDs/NiMoO4 /NF catalysts. At a current density of 10 mA cm-2 , the resultant Fe-CQDs/NiMoO4 /NF revealed an overpotential of only 117 mV for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), a relatively low overpotential of 336 mV toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and a Faraday efficiency of up to 99 %. This performance can be attributed to the unique 3D nanosheet array structure, the synergistic effect, and the optimal hydrophilia for gas evolution evolved from the electrode surface.
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- Zining Wang
- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of, Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of, Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Chemical Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of, Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, 7535, South Africa
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of, Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Xu H, Shang H, Wang C, Du Y. Surface and interface engineering of noble-metal-free electrocatalysts for efficient overall water splitting. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Yin X, Yang L, Gao Q. Core-shell nanostructured electrocatalysts for water splitting. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:15944-15969. [PMID: 32761000 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr03719b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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As the cornerstone of the hydrogen economy, water electrolysis consisting of the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER and OER) greatly needs cost-efficient electrocatalysts that can decrease the dynamic overpotential and save on energy consumption. Over past years, observable progress has been made by constructing core-shell structures free from or with few noble-metals. They afford particular merits, e.g., a highly-exposed active surface, modulated electronic configurations, strain effects, interfacial synergy, or reinforced stability, to promote the kinetics and electrocatalytic performance of the HER, OER and overall water splitting. So far, a large variety of inorganics (carbon and transition-metal related components) have been introduced into core-shell electrocatalysts. Herein, representative efforts and progress are summarized with a clear classification of core and shell components, to access comprehensive insights into electrochemical processes that proceed on surfaces or interfaces. Finally, a perspective on the future development of core-shell electrocatalysts is offered. The overall aim is to shed some light on the exploration of emerging materials for energy conversion and storage.
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- Xing Yin
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, P. R. China.
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Liu Q, Xue Z, Jia B, Liu Q, Liu K, Lin Y, Liu M, Li Y, Li G. Hierarchical Nanorods of MoS 2 /MoP Heterojunction for Efficient Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2002482. [PMID: 32627945 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202002482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hierarchical nanostructures with tailored component and architectures are attractive for energy-related applications. Here, the delicate design and construction of hierarchical MoS2 /MoP (H-MoS2 /MoP) nanorods for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are demonstrated. This multiscale design rationally combines the compositional and structural advantages of MoS2 /MoP heterojunction into a hierarchical architecture, which can modulate electronic structure of S, remarkably facilitating the electrocatalytic HER. Benefitting from their unique architecture and electronic structure, the H-MoS2 /MoP nanorods exhibit excellent performance for HER with ultralow overpotential of 92 mV at current density of 10 mA cm-2 in 1 m KOH and high stability. This work not only provides an efficient approach to constructing hierarchical heterojunctions, but also a multiscale strategy for all-round regulation of the electronic structure and hierarchical morphology of nanomaterials for energy-related applications.
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- Qian Liu
- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Institute of Super-microstructure and Ultrafast Process in Advanced Materials, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Institute of Super-microstructure and Ultrafast Process in Advanced Materials, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Institute of Super-microstructure and Ultrafast Process in Advanced Materials, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Core/shell -structured NiMoO4 @ MoSe2/NixSey Nanorod on Ni Foam as a Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Efficient Overall Water Splitting. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhan G, Zhang J, Wang Y, Yu C, Wu J, Cui J, Shu X, Qin Y, Zheng H, Sun J, Yan J, Zhang Y, Tiwary CS, Wu Y. MoS2 quantum dots decorated ultrathin NiO nanosheets for overall water splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 566:411-418. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.01.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Shi H, Wen G, Nie Y, Zhang G, Duan H. Flexible 3D carbon cloth as a high-performing electrode for energy storage and conversion. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:5261-5285. [PMID: 32091524 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09785f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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High-performance energy storage and conversion devices with high energy density, power density and long-term cycling life are of great importance in current consumer electronics, portable electronics and electric vehicles. Carbon materials have been widely investigated and utilized in various energy storage and conversion devices due to their excellent conductivity, mechanical and chemical stability, and low cost. Abundant excellent reviews have summarized the most recent progress and future outlooks for most of the current prime carbon materials used in energy storage and conversion devices, such as carbon nanotubes, fullerene, graphene, porous carbon and carbon fibers. However, the significance of three-dimensional (3D) commercial carbon cloth (CC), one of the key carbon materials with outstanding mechanical stability, high conductivity and flexibility, in the energy storage and conversion field, especially in wearable electronics and flexible devices, has not been systematically summarized yet. In this review article, we present a careful investigation of flexible CC in the energy storage and conversion field. We first give a general introduction to the common properties of CC and the roles it has played in energy storage and conversion systems. Then, we meticulously investigate the crucial role of CC in typical electrochemical energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries and supercapacitors. Following a description of the wide application potential of CC in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution/reduction, full-water splitting, etc., we will give a brief introduction to the application of CC in the areas of photocatalytically and photoelectrochemically induced solar energy conversion and storage. The review will end with a brief summary of the typical superiorities that CC has in current energy conversion and storage systems, as well as providing some perspectives and outlooks on its future applications in the field. Our main interest will be focused on CC-based flexible devices due to the inherent superiority of CC and the increasing demand for flexible and wearable electronics.
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- Huimin Shi
- Center for Research on Leading Technology of Special Equipment, School of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Meza E, Diaz RE, Li CW. Solution-Phase Activation and Functionalization of Colloidal WS 2 Nanosheets with Ni Single Atoms. ACS NANO 2020; 14:2238-2247. [PMID: 31994865 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b09245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Single-atom functionalization of transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanosheets is a powerful strategy to tune the optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties of two-dimensional materials. In this work, we demonstrate a simple solution-phase method to generate nucleophilic sulfide sites on colloidal WS2 nanosheets that subsequently serve as ligands for Ni single atoms. These materials can be controllably functionalized with varying amounts of Ni on the surface ranging from 9% to 47% coverage with respect to W. High-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy coupled to electron energy loss spectroscopy and X-ray absorption spectroscopy indicate that adsorbed Ni species bind as single atoms at low coverage and a mixture of single atoms and multimetallic clusters at high coverage. The Ni single atoms adsorbed on WS2 show altered electronic properties, and both the electronic perturbation and isolated atom geometry play a role in enhancing the intrinsic catalytic activity of Ni-WS2 samples for the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction.
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- Erika Meza
- Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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Islam A, Hwa Teo S, Awual MR, Taufiq-Yap YH. Ultrathin Assembles of Porous Array for Enhanced H 2 Evolution. Sci Rep 2020; 10:2324. [PMID: 32047187 PMCID: PMC7012925 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59325-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Since the complexity of photocatalyst synthesis process and high cost of noble cocatalyst leftovers a major hurdle to producing hydrogen (H2) from water, a noble metal-free Ni-Si/MgO photocatalyst was realized for the first time to generate H2 effectively under illumination with visible light. The catalyst was produced by means of simple one-pot solid reaction using self-designed metal reactor. The physiochemical properties of photocatalyst were identified by XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, EDX, UV-visible, XPS, GC and PL. The photocatalytic activities of Ni-Si/MgO photocatalyst at different nickel concentrations were evaluated without adjusting pH, applied voltage, sacrificial agent or electron donor. The ultrathin-nanosheet with hierarchically porous structure of catalyst was found to exhibit higher photocatalytic H2 production than hexagonal nanorods structured catalyst, which suggests that the randomly branched nanosheets are more active surface to increase the light-harvesting efficiency due to its short electron diffusion path. The catalyst exhibited remarkable performance reaching up to 714 µmolh−1 which is higher among the predominant semiconductor catalyst. The results demonstrated that the photocatalytic reaction irradiated under visible light illumination through the production of hydrogen and hydroxyl radicals on metals. The outcome indicates an important step forward one-pot facile approach to prepare noble ultrathin photocatalyst for hydrogen production from water.
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- Aminul Islam
- Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh.
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- Chancellery Office, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.,Catalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Science and Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Hyogo, 679-5148, Japan
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- Chancellery Office, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. .,Catalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Liu C, Guo Y, Yu Z, Wang H, Yao H, Li J, Shi K, Ma S. Hierarchical microsphere assembled by nanoplates embedded with MoS 2 and (NiFe)S x nanoparticles as low-cost electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:035403. [PMID: 31557753 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab485d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The development of low-cost electrocatalysts with high performance is important to provide sustainable hydrogen energy. In this work, via one-step sulfuration of [Formula: see text] intercalated NiFe-layered double hydroxide (abbr. NiFe-MoO4-LDH), hierarchical microspheres are assembled by intersecting nanoplates (15-30 nm in thickness) which are then decorated with MoS2 and (NiFe)S x nanoparticles (∼25 nm in size). The NiFe-MoO4-LDH is synthesized beforehand by a one-pot hydrothermal reaction. Under sulfuration at 300 °C, 400 °C and 600 °C, the NiFe-MoO4-LDH transforms into multi-metal sulfides of NiFeMoS-T (T is applied temperature). During sulfuration, the confinement effect of LDH limits the growth of metal sulfides, causing formation of nanoparticles of MoS2 and (NiFe)S x to expose more catalytic active sites. In an alkaline medium, NiFeMoS-400 depicts superior performance for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), giving an overpotential of 210 mV at 10 mA cm-2. A Tafel slope of 88 mV dec-1 indicates a mixed Volmer-Heyrovsky rate-determining step. The electrode also maintains long-term electrochemical durability during 15 h electrolysis at 25 mA cm-2. The NiFe-MoO4-LDH precursor owns three metal elements (Ni, Fe and Mo), which ensure the formation of polymetallic sulfides, and maximum utilization of the LDH layer and interlayer metals contributes to the optimal electrocatalytic activity. The NiFeMoS nanoassembly is a potential low-cost and high-efficiency electrocatalyst.
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- Chenyu Liu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials and College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
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Zheng Z, Su T, Shi J, Tong R, Xiao H, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Li Q, Wang X. Boosting the electrocatalytic activity of amorphous molybdenum sulfide nanoflakes via nickel sulfide decoration. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:22971-22979. [PMID: 31769772 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr05916d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As a coordination polymer built of [Mo3S13]2- clusters, amorphous nanoscale MoSx (a-MoSx) is an attractive electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to its abundant active sites and scalable synthesis. However, clarifying the internal catalytic mechanism and achieving even higher HER performance with scalable size are still challenging. Herein, a new hybrid catalyst of a-MoSx flakes decorated with Ni3S2 nanocrystals (size < 10 nm) has been successfully synthesized on 10 × 20 cm2-sized Ni foam by a portable hydrothermal route. As the strong interaction of [Mo3S13]2- clusters with Ni3S2 is evidenced by comprehensive binding state and Raman characterization, the polymerization effect of [Mo3S13]2- itself and the perfect interfaces between [Mo3S13]2- clusters and Ni3S2 are also confirmed by density functional theory calculations. These two factors greatly lower the absorption energy of hydrogen nearly to zero, leading to much improved HER activity. Current densities of 100 and 600 mA cm-2 are achieved at overpotentials of 181 and 246 mV, respectively, which are so far the highest values approaching practical applications. The findings of this work provide a fundamental reference about the catalytic origin of a-MoSx based catalysts, and shed light on the practical applications of non-precious electrocatalysts for their compatibility with low cost batch production.
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- Zheng Zheng
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferro & Piezoelectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferro & Piezoelectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferro & Piezoelectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferro & Piezoelectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- State Center for Designer Low-Carbon & Environmental Materials, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferro & Piezoelectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China.
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Pang L, Barras A, Zhang Y, Amin MA, Addad A, Szunerits S, Boukherroub R. CoO Promoted the Catalytic Activity of Nitrogen-Doped MoS 2 Supported on Carbon Fibers for Overall Water Splitting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:31889-31898. [PMID: 31402641 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b09112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Non-noble metal electrocatalysts have recently witnessed increasing attention for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic electrolytes. However, in alkaline electrolytes, the slow kinetics of water splitting leads to poor HER activities. In this study, we describe the preparation of a hybrid material consisting of cobalt oxide (CoO) decorated on nitrogen-doped MoS2 supported on carbon fibers (CoO/N-MoS2/CF) through a two-step process combining hydrothermal technique and electrochemical deposition. The electrochemical properties of the CoO/N-MoS2/CF electrocatalyst were assessed in alkaline medium. The results revealed that CoO/N-MoS2/CF exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic activity for the HER and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The CoO/N-MoS2/CF delivered a current density of 10 mA/cm2 at an overpotential of only 78 mV for the HER and a current density of 50 mA/cm2 at 458 mV for the OER in 1.0 M KOH, performing better than many noble metal-free electrocatalysts. The enhanced catalytic properties of the hybrid nanomaterial could be ascribed to its hierarchical structure, and increased number of active sites, as well as the synergetic cooperation between its different components. Additionally, the CoO/N-MoS2/CF nanomaterial was investigated as both cathode and anode for full water splitting in 1.0 M KOH. The water electrolyzer delivered a maximum current density of 53 mA cm-2 at an applied cell voltage of 1.5 V, which is very favorable for overall water-splitting applications.
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- Liuqing Pang
- Université Lille, CNRS, Central Lille, ISEN, Université Valenciennes, UMR 8520, IEMN , F-59000 Lille , France
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- Université Lille, CNRS, Central Lille, ISEN, Université Valenciennes, UMR 8520, IEMN , F-59000 Lille , France
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- Université Lille, CNRS, Central Lille, ISEN, Université Valenciennes, UMR 8520, IEMN , F-59000 Lille , France
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- Materials and Energy Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Taif University , 888 Hawiya , 26571 Taif , Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Ain Shams University , Abbassia, 11566 Cairo , Egypt
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- Université Lille, CNRS, UMR 8207-UMET , F-59000 Lille , France
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- Université Lille, CNRS, Central Lille, ISEN, Université Valenciennes, UMR 8520, IEMN , F-59000 Lille , France
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- Université Lille, CNRS, Central Lille, ISEN, Université Valenciennes, UMR 8520, IEMN , F-59000 Lille , France
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Qian X, Zhou X, Qu Q, Li L, Yang L. Ultrasensitive and robust electrochemical sensing platform for the detection of squamous cell carcinoma antigen using water-soluble pillar [5]arene-Pd/MoS2 nanocomposites. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li J, Zhang X, Zhang Z, Li Z, Gao M, Wei H, Chu H. Graphene-Quantum-Dots-induced facile growth of porous molybdenum doped Ni3S2 nanoflakes as efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Zang Y, Niu S, Wu Y, Zheng X, Cai J, Ye J, Xie Y, Liu Y, Zhou J, Zhu J, Liu X, Wang G, Qian Y. Tuning orbital orientation endows molybdenum disulfide with exceptional alkaline hydrogen evolution capability. Nat Commun 2019; 10:1217. [PMID: 30872576 PMCID: PMC6418089 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09210-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Molybdenum disulfide is naturally inert for alkaline hydrogen evolution catalysis, due to its unfavorable water adsorption and dissociation feature originated from the unsuitable orbital orientation. Herein, we successfully endow molybdenum disulfide with exceptional alkaline hydrogen evolution capability by carbon-induced orbital modulation. The prepared carbon doped molybdenum disulfide displays an unprecedented overpotential of 45 mV at 10 mA cm-2, which is substantially lower than 228 mV of the molybdenum disulfide and also represents the best alkaline hydrogen evolution catalytic activity among the ever-reported molybdenum disulfide catalysts. Fine structural analysis indicates the electronic and coordination structures of molybdenum disulfide have been significantly changed with carbon incorporation. Moreover, theoretical calculation further reveals carbon doping could create empty 2p orbitals perpendicular to the basal plane, enabling energetically favorable water adsorption and dissociation. The concept of orbital modulation could offer a unique approach for the rational design of hydrogen evolution catalysts and beyond.
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- Yipeng Zang
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science & Technology of China, 230029, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science & Technology of China, 230029, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science & Technology of China, 230029, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Chemistry, University of Science & Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Shen R, Xie J, Xiang Q, Chen X, Jiang J, Li X. Ni-based photocatalytic H2-production cocatalysts2. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(19)63294-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Liu Y, Wang J, Tian Q, Liu M, Wang X, Li P, Li W, Cai N, Chen W, Yu F. Papillae-like morphology of Ni/Ni(OH)2 hybrid crystals by stepwise electrodeposition for synergistically improved HER. CrystEngComm 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce00304e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The stepwise electrodeposition of Ni/Ni(OH)2 dual composition resulted in 3D hierarchical nanoarrays with a papillae-like hybrid crystal structure.
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Zhao G, Lin Y, Rui K, Zhou Q, Chen Y, Dou SX, Sun W. Epitaxial growth of Ni(OH) 2 nanoclusters on MoS 2 nanosheets for enhanced alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:19074-19081. [PMID: 30288525 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr07045h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Constructing heterostructures is an effective strategy for designing efficient electrocatalysts. MoS2 is a star catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic media; however, the alkaline HER activity is deficient due to the sluggish water dissociation process. Herein, Ni(OH)2/MoS2 heterostructures with Ni(OH)2 nanoclusters epitaxially decorated on the surface of MoS2 are synthesized towards the alkaline HER. As compared with MoS2, the epitaxial Ni(OH)2/MoS2 heterostructures show significantly enhanced HER activity in 1 M KOH, and the overpotential is decreased by nearly 150 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm-2. The substantial increase in turnover frequency (TOF) demonstrates that the intrinsic activity is greatly improved after the incorporation of Ni(OH)2 nanoclusters. The presence of Ni(OH)2 nanoclusters would provide additional water dissociation sites while MoS2 is ready for the adsorption and combination of the generated H*, and this so-called synergistic effect eventually induces significantly enhanced alkaline HER kinetics. Besides, the electron transfer from Ni(OH)2 to MoS2 increases the proton affinity of MoS2. The present results describe an interesting case of an atomic-scale electrochemically inert material promoted HER process, and would open a new avenue into designing efficient hetero-nanostructures towards electrocatalytic applications.
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- Guoqiang Zhao
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
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Wan M, Li J, Li T, Zhu H, Wu W, Du M. Nitrogen anion-decorated cobalt tungsten disulfides solid solutions on the carbon nanofibers for water splitting. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 29:385602. [PMID: 29952754 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aacfd7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A facile method to prepare nitrogen anion-decorated cobalt tungsten disulfides solid solutions, retaining ultra-thin WS2-like nanosheet structures (The N-Co x W1-x S2) anchored on carbon nanofibers (CNFs), is developed. The synergistic effect of the WS2 nanosheets provides a secure framework for stabilizing the amorphous Co-S clusters, CNFs substrate and nitrogen anion-decoration significantly enhances the inherent conductivity of the catalyst, resulting in a significantly promoted hydrogen evolution reaction activity and stable performance compared to pure Co9S8 nanoparticles or ultra-thin WS2 nanosheets. The N-Co x W1-x S2 electrode demonstrates the excellent electrocatalytic performance, with current density of 10 mA cm-2 at a low overpotential of 93 mV and Tafel slope of 85 mV dec-1, as well as the long-term stability in acid electrolyte. The present investigation may provide a feasible strategy for incorporating other heteroatoms into transitional metal disulfides materials to design catalysts with highly active and stable performance for water splitting.
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- Meng Wan
- College of Materials and Textiles, Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of the Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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Wu Y, Li F, Chen W, Xiang Q, Ma Y, Zhu H, Tao P, Song C, Shang W, Deng T, Wu J. Coupling Interface Constructions of MoS 2 /Fe 5 Ni 4 S 8 Heterostructures for Efficient Electrochemical Water Splitting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1803151. [PMID: 30084212 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201803151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Water splitting is considered as a pollution-free and efficient solution to produce hydrogen energy. Low-cost and efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are needed. Recently, chemical vapor deposition is used as an effective approach to gain high-quality MoS2 nanosheets (NSs), which possess excellent performance for water splitting comparable to platinum. Herein, MoS2 NSs grown vertically on FeNi substrates are obtained with in situ growth of Fe5 Ni4 S8 (FNS) at the interface during the synthesis of MoS2 . The synthesized MoS2 /FNS/FeNi foam exhibits only 120 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for HER and exceptionally low overpotential of 204 mV to attain the same current density for OER. Density functional theory calculations further reveal that the constructed coupling interface between MoS2 and FNS facilitates the absorption of H atoms and OH groups, consequently enhancing the performances of HER and OER. Such impressive performances herald that the unique structure provides an approach for designing advanced electrocatalysts.
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- Yi Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Materials Genome Initiative Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal, Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hydrogen Science Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Materials Genome Initiative Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Liu J, Zhu D, Zheng Y, Vasileff A, Qiao SZ. Self-Supported Earth-Abundant Nanoarrays as Efficient and Robust Electrocatalysts for Energy-Related Reactions. ACS Catal 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.8b01715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 261] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Jinlong Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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Tao K, Gong Y, Lin J. Low-temperature synthesis of NiS/MoS2/C nanowires/nanoflakes as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline medium via calcining/sulfurizing metal-organic frameworks. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.04.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Luo Y, Li X, Cai X, Zou X, Kang F, Cheng HM, Liu B. Two-Dimensional MoS 2 Confined Co(OH) 2 Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution in Alkaline Electrolytes. ACS NANO 2018; 12:4565-4573. [PMID: 29688695 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b00942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The development of abundant and cheap electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has attracted increasing attention over recent years. However, to achieve low-cost HER electrocatalysis, especially in alkaline media, is still a big challenge due to the sluggish water dissociation kinetics as well as the poor long-term stability of catalysts. In this paper we report the design and synthesis of a two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 confined Co(OH)2 nanoparticle electrocatalyst, which accelerates water dissociation and exhibits good durability in alkaline solutions, leading to significant improvement in HER performance. A two-step method was used to synthesize the electrocatalyst, starting with the lithium intercalation of exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets followed by Co2+ exchange in alkaline media to form MoS2 intercalated with Co(OH)2 nanoparticles (denoted Co-Ex-MoS2), which was fully characterized by spectroscopic studies. Electrochemical tests indicated that the electrocatalyst exhibits superior HER activity and excellent stability, with an onset overpotential and Tafel slope as low as 15 mV and 53 mV dec-1, respectively, which are among the best values reported so far for the Pt-free HER in alkaline media. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations show that the cojoint roles of Co(OH)2 nanoparticles and MoS2 nanosheets result in the excellent activity of the Co-Ex-MoS2 electrocatalyst, and the good stability is attributed to the confinement of the Co(OH)2 nanoparticles. This work provides an imporant strategy for designing HER electrocatalysts in alkaline solutions, and can, in principle, be expanded to other materials besides the Co(OH)2 and MoS2 used here.
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- Yuting Luo
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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- Graduate School at Shenzhen , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
- Graduate School at Shenzhen , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenyang , Liaoning 110016 , PR China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center (SGC), Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , PR China
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Jiang A, Zhang B, Li Z, Jin G, Hao J. Vanadium-Doped WS2
Nanosheets Grown on Carbon Cloth as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Chem Asian J 2018; 13:1438-1446. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201800003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Anning Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry; Shandong University, Ministry of Education; Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry; Shandong University, Ministry of Education; Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry; Shandong University, Ministry of Education; Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; Shandong Normal University; Jinan 250014 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry; Shandong University, Ministry of Education; Jinan 250100 P. R. China
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Li J, Morthensen ST, Zhu J, Yuan S, Wang J, Volodine A, Lin J, Shen J, Van der Bruggen B. Exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets loaded on bipolar exchange membranes interfaces as advanced catalysts for water dissociation. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ji L, Lv C, Chen Z, Huang Z, Zhang C. Nickel-Based (Photo)Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1705653. [PMID: 29333739 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201705653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Hydrogen is considered a promising energy carrier for replacing traditional fossil fuels. Electrochemical or solar-driven water splitting is a green and sustainable method of producing hydrogen. To lower the overpotential and minimize energy costs, numerous reports have focused on developing noble-metal-free catalysts for hydrogen production, with special attention paid to nickel-based materials. Herein, the current state of research on the use of Ni-based materials as electrocatalysts, cocatalysts, and photoactive materials in hydrogen production is reviewed. Recent research efforts toward the development of various Ni-based (photo)electrocatalysts, their applications in hydrogen production, and the corresponding mechanisms are covered. The approaches used to improve or optimize these materials are summarized, and the key remaining challenges are discussed.
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-Responsive Functional Materials MOST & School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-Responsive Functional Materials MOST & School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-Responsive Functional Materials MOST & School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-Responsive Functional Materials MOST & School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photo-Responsive Functional Materials MOST & School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Zheng X, Peng L, Li L, Yang N, Yang Y, Li J, Wang J, Wei Z. Role of non-metallic atoms in enhancing the catalytic activity of nickel-based compounds for hydrogen evolution reaction. Chem Sci 2018; 9:1822-1830. [PMID: 29675227 PMCID: PMC5892335 DOI: 10.1039/c7sc04851c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The transition-metal compounds (MX) have gained wide attention as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts; however, the interaction between the non-metallic atom (X) and the metal atom (M) in MX, and the role of X in the enhanced catalytic activity of MX, are still ambiguous. In this work, we constructed a simple model [X/Ni(100)] to decipher the contribution of X towards enhancing the catalytic activity of NiX, which allows us to accurately predict the trend in HER catalytic activity of NiX based on the easily accessible physico-chemical characteristics of X. Theoretical calculations showed that the electronegativity (χX) and the principle quantum number (nX) of X are two important descriptors for evaluating and predicting the HER catalytic activity of NiX catalysts effectively. X atoms in the VIA group can enhance the HER activity of X/Ni(100) more significantly than those in the second period due to the large χX or nX. At a relatively low X coverage, the S/Ni(100) possesses the best HER activity among all of the discussed X/Ni(100) models, and the optimum surface S : Ni atomic ratio is about 22-33%. Further experiments demonstrated that the Ni-Ni3S2 catalyst with a surface S : Ni atomic ratio of 28.9% exhibits the best catalytic activity and lowest charge transfer resistance. The trend in catalytic activity of NiX with differing X offers a new possible strategy to exploit MX materials and design new active catalysts rationally.
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- Xingqun Zheng
- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Hubei Province , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology , Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization , School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chongqing University , Shazhengjie 174 , Chongqing 400044 , P. R. China . ; ; Tel: +86-2365678945
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Kunhiraman AK, Ramanathan S, Pullithadathil B. Enlarged interlayer spaced molybdenum disulfide supported on nanocarbon hybrid network for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.01.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mahmood N, Yao Y, Zhang J, Pan L, Zhang X, Zou J. Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution in Alkaline Electrolytes: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Prospective Solutions. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1700464. [PMID: 29610722 PMCID: PMC5827647 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201700464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 394] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline medium is currently a point of focus for sustainable development of hydrogen as an alternative clean fuel for various energy systems, but suffers from sluggish reaction kinetics due to additional water dissociation step. So, the state-of-the-art catalysts performing well in acidic media lose considerable catalytic performance in alkaline media. This review summarizes the recent developments to overcome the kinetics issues of alkaline HER, synthesis of materials with modified morphologies, and electronic structures to tune the active sites and their applications as efficient catalysts for HER. It first explains the fundamentals and electrochemistry of HER and then outlines the requirements for an efficient and stable catalyst in alkaline medium. The challenges with alkaline HER and limitation with the electrocatalysts along with prospective solutions are then highlighted. It further describes the synthesis methods of advanced nanostructures based on carbon, noble, and inexpensive metals and their heterogeneous structures. These heterogeneous structures provide some ideal systems for analyzing the role of structure and synergy on alkaline HER catalysis. At the end, it provides the concluding remarks and future perspectives that can be helpful for tuning the catalysts active-sites with improved electrochemical efficiencies in future.
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- Nasir Mahmood
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- School of EngineeringRMIT University124 La Trobe Street3001MelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationChemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
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