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Zabara MA, Ölmez B, Buldu‐Akturk M, Yarar Kaplan B, Kırlıoğlu AC, Alkan Gürsel S, Ozkan M, Ozkan CS, Yürüm A. Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: Current Advances in Materials and Operando Characterization. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2400011. [PMID: 39130676 PMCID: PMC11316250 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202400011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
Abstract
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen generation is a promising technology for green hydrogen production yet faces difficulties in achieving stability and efficiency. The scientific community is pushing toward the development of new electrode materials and a better understanding of the underlying reactions and degradation mechanisms. Advances in photocatalytic materials are being pursued through the development of heterojunctions, tailored crystal nanostructures, doping, and modification of solid-solid and solid-electrolyte interfaces. Operando and in situ techniques are utilized to deconvolute the charge transfer mechanisms and degradation pathways. In this review, both materials development and Operando characterization are covered for advancing PEC technologies. The recent advances made in the PEC materials are first reviewed including the applied improvement strategies for transition metal oxides, nitrites, chalcogenides, Si, and group III-V semiconductor materials. The efficiency, stability, scalability, and electrical conductivity of the aforementioned materials along with the improvement strategies are compared. Next, the Operando characterization methods and cite selected studies applied for PEC electrodes are described. Operando studies are very successful in elucidating the reaction mechanisms, degradation pathways, and charge transfer phenomena in PEC electrodes. Finally, the standing challenges and the potential opportunities are discussed by providing recommendations for designing more efficient and electrochemically stable PEC electrodes.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesSabanci UniversityIstanbul34956Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesSabanci UniversityIstanbul34956Türkiye
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- Sabanci University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research CenterIstanbul34956Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesSabanci UniversityIstanbul34956Türkiye
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- Sabanci University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research CenterIstanbul34956Türkiye
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesSabanci UniversityIstanbul34956Türkiye
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- Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of CaliforniaRiversideCA02521USA
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of CaliforniaRiversideCA02521USA
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- Sabanci University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research CenterIstanbul34956Türkiye
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesSabanci UniversityIstanbul34956Türkiye
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Zhou H, Chen F, Liu D, Qin X, Jing Y, Zhong C, Shi R, Liu Y, Zhang J, Zhu Y, Wang J. Boosting Reactive Oxygen Species Formation Over Pd and VO δ Co-Modified TiO 2 for Methane Oxidation into Valuable Oxygenates. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311355. [PMID: 38363051 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Direct photocatalytic methane oxidation into value-added products provides a promising strategy for methane utilization. However, the inefficient generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) partly limits the activation of CH4. Herein, it is reported that Pd and VOδ co-modified TiO2 enables direct and selective methane oxidation into liquid oxygenates in the presence of O2 and H2. Due to the extra ROS production from the in situ formed H2O2, a highly improved yield rate of 5014 µmol g-1 h-1 for liquid oxygenates with a selectivity of 89.3% is achieved over the optimized Pd0.5V0.2-TiO2 catalyst at ambient temperature, which is much better than those (2682 µmol g-1 h-1, 77.8%) without H2. Detailed investigations also demonstrate the synergistic effect between Pd and VOδ species for enhancing the charge carrier separation and transfer, as well as improving the catalytic activity for O2 reduction and H2O2 production.
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- Huanyu Zhou
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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Jahangir TN, Abdel-Azeim S, Kandiel TA. BiVO 4 Photoanode with NiV 2O 6 Back Contact Interfacial Layer for Improved Hole-Diffusion Length and Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28742-28755. [PMID: 38801716 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The short hole diffusion length (HDL) and high interfacial recombination are among the main drawbacks of semiconductor-based solar energy systems. Surface passivation and introducing an interfacial layer are recognized for enhancing HDL and charge carrier separation. Herein, we introduced a facile recipe to design a pinholes-free BiVO4 photoanode with a NiV2O6 back contact interfacial (BCI) layer, marking a significant advancement in the HDL and photoelectrochemical activity. The fabricated BiVO4 photoanode with NiV2O6 BCI layer exhibits a 2-fold increase in the HDL compared to pristine BiVO4. Despite this improvement, we found that the front surface recombination still hinders the water oxidation process, as revealed by photoelectrochemical (PEC) studies employing Na2SO3 electron donors and by intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy measurements. To address this limitation, the surface of the NiV2O6/BiVO4 photoanode was passivated with a cobalt phosphate electrocatalyst, resulting in a dramatic enhancement in the PEC performance. The optimized photoanode achieved a stable photocurrent density of 4.8 mA cm-2 at 1.23 VRHE, which is 12-fold higher than that of the pristine BiVO4 photoanode. Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations revealed an abrupt electrostatic potential transition at the NiV2O6/BiVO4 interface with BiVO4 being more negative than NiV2O6. A strong built-in electric field is thus generated at the interface and drifts photogenerated electrons toward the NiV2O6 BCI layer and photogenerated holes toward the BiVO4 top layer. As a result, the back-surface recombination is minimized, and ultimately, the HDL is extended in agreement with the experimental findings.
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- Tahir Naveed Jahangir
- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR), College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Jian J, Liao J, Zhou M, Yao M, Chen Y, Liang X, Liu C, Tong Q. Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting of Black Silicon Photoanode with pH‐Dependent Copper‐Bipyridine Catalysts. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201520. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Jing‐Xin Jian
- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Physics Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention Shantou University Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China
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Yu Z, Wang Y, Zhang G, Sun Z, Liu YY, Shi C, Wang W, Wang A. A highly dispersed Ni3P/HZSM-5 catalyst for hydrodeoxygenation of phenolic compounds to cycloalkanes. J Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2022.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wang S, Wang L, Liu C, Shan Y, Li F, Sun L. NiCo 2O 4 thin film prepared by electrochemical deposition as a hole-transport layer for efficient inverted perovskite solar cells. RSC Adv 2022; 12:12544-12551. [PMID: 35480368 PMCID: PMC9040431 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01816k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Spinel NiCo2O4 is a promising p-type semiconductor for optoelectronic devices; however, it is difficult to prepare uniform and large-area NiCo2O4 films, which hinders its application as a hole transport material for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). In this study, a novel, mild, and low-cost KCl-assisted electrochemical deposition (ECD) approach was developed to directly prepare a uniform NiCo2O4 film on a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate. A uniform NiCo2O4 film prepared through an ECD approach was used as a hole-transport layer (HTL) in inverted PSCs. The resulting NiCo2O4 HTL-based device achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.24% with negligible hysteresis and excellent reproducibility. Additionally, it outperformed a NiOx-based device (PCE = 18.68%). The unsealed devices retained 90.7% of their initial efficiency when subjected to stability measurements for 360 h in an ambient atmosphere. This study shows the great potential of ECD-prepared NiCo2O4 HTLs for large-area PSCs in the future. An electrochemical deposition approach was developed to prepare a NiCo2O4 hole transport layer for inverted perovskite solar cells.![]()
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- Sen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University 310024 Hangzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices, Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 P. R. China .,Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, School of Science, Westlake University 310024 Hangzhou China
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Simple, controllable and environmentally friendly synthesis of FeCoNiCuZn-based high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts, and their surface dynamics during nitrobenzene hydrogenation. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.139972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nitrogen-incorporation activates NiFeO x catalysts for efficiently boosting oxygen evolution activity and stability of BiVO 4 photoanodes. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6969. [PMID: 34845221 PMCID: PMC8630083 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27299-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Developing low-cost and highly efficient catalysts toward the efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is highly desirable for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. Herein, we demonstrated that N-incorporation could efficiently activate NiFeOx catalysts for significantly enhancing the oxygen evolution activity and stability of BiVO4 photoanodes, and the photocurrent density has been achieved up to 6.4 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), AM 1.5 G). Systematic studies indicate that the partial substitution of O sites in NiFeOx catalysts by low electronegative N atoms enriched the electron densities in both Fe and Ni sites. The electron-enriched Ni sites conversely donated electrons to V sites of BiVO4 for restraining V5+ dissolution and improving the PEC stability, while the enhanced hole-attracting ability of Fe sites significantly promotes the oxygen-evolution activity. This work provides a promising strategy for optimizing OER catalysts to construct highly efficient and stable PEC water splitting devices.
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Yu Z, Yao Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Sun Z, Liu YY, Shi C, Liu J, Wang W, Wang A. Reprint of: A bifunctional Ni3P/γ-Al2O3 catalyst prepared by electroless plating for the hydrodeoxygenation of phenol. J Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2021.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chen W, Chang S, Yu H, Li W, Zhang H, Zhang Z. FeNiP nanoparticle/N,P dual-doped carbon composite as a trifunctional catalyst towards high-performance zinc-air batteries and overall water electrolysis. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:17136-17146. [PMID: 34635897 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr04503b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A composite catalyst with a novel construction of bimetallic phosphide FeNiP nanoparticles embedded in an N,P double-doped carbon matrix was prepared. It was demonstrated to be a trifunctional catalyst that can efficiently catalyze the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). It was found that the introduction of oleylamine during the preparation can adjust the catalytic sites and finally lead to ideal catalytic performances. The obtained catalyst exhibited efficient ORR catalytic performance that surpassed the commercial Pt/C catalyst, with the OER performance comparable to that of RuO2 as well as excellent HER performance. The ORR half-wave potential is 0.879 V (vs. RHE) in 0.1 M KOH solution, while the OER overpotential at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 is only 280 mV in 1 M KOH solution. The potential gap between the ORR and OER was only 0.700 V in 0.1 M KOH solution. This trifunctional catalyst was further evaluated in energy devices including zinc-air batteries and water electrolysis. The liquid zinc-air battery assembly achieved a power density of 169 mW cm-2 and stably undergoes charge-discharge cycles for 210 hours. The solid-state zinc-air battery achieved a power density of 70 mW cm-2 and stably undergoes charge-discharge cycles for 40 hours. These performances surpassed the batteries assembled with a Pt/C-RuO2 mixed catalyst. This work established a foundation of composite catalysts coupled with bimetallic phosphide and hybrid carbon substrates, which will promote the development of high-performance multifunctional catalysts and their application in energy devices.
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- Wendi Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China.
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Scalable, highly stable Si-based metal-insulator-semiconductor photoanodes for water oxidation fabricated using thin-film reactions and electrodeposition. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3982. [PMID: 34172754 PMCID: PMC8233328 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24229-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) structures are widely used in Si-based solar water-splitting photoelectrodes to protect the Si layer from corrosion. Typically, there is a tradeoff between efficiency and stability when optimizing insulator thickness. Moreover, lithographic patterning is often required for fabricating MIS photoelectrodes. In this study, we demonstrate improved Si-based MIS photoanodes with thick insulating layers fabricated using thin-film reactions to create localized conduction paths through the insulator and electrodeposition to form metal catalyst islands. These fabrication approaches are low-cost and highly scalable, and yield MIS photoanodes with low onset potential, high saturation current density, and excellent stability. By combining this approach with a p+n-Si buried junction, further improved oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance is achieved with an onset potential of 0.7 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and saturation current density of 32 mA/cm2 under simulated AM1.5G illumination. Moreover, in stability testing in 1 M KOH aqueous solution, a constant photocurrent density of ~22 mA/cm2 is maintained at 1.3 V versus RHE for 7 days. Authors demonstrate Si-based MIS photoanodes using Al thin-film reactions to create localized conduction paths through the insulator and Ni electrodeposition to form metal catalyst islands. These approaches yielded low onset potential, high saturation current density, and excellent stability.
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Yu Z, Yao Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Sun Z, Liu YY, Shi C, Liu J, Wang W, Wang A. A bifunctional Ni3P/γ-Al2O3 catalyst prepared by electroless plating for the hydrodeoxygenation of phenol. J Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2021.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fan Y, Ning X, Zhang Q, Zhao H, Liu J, Du P, Lu X. Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting on Nickel-Doped Cobalt Phosphate by Modulating both Charge Transfer and Oxygen Evolution Efficiencies. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:1414-1422. [PMID: 33452868 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202002764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Detrimental charge recombination at photoanode/electrolyte junctions severely impedes photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance. The deposition of cobalt phosphate (CoPi) onto photoanodes is an efficient approach to achieve high PEC efficiency. However, achieving performances at the required remains a huge challenge, owing to the passivation effect of CoPi. In this study, function-tunable strategy, whereby the passivation role is switched with the activation role, is exploited to modulate PEC performance through simultaneous activation of interface charge transfer and surface catalysis. By depositing nickel-doped CoPi onto a BiVO4 (BV) substrate, the integrated system (BV/Ni1 Co7 Pi) exhibits a remarkable photocurrent density (4.15 mA cm-2 ), which is a 4.6-fold increase relative to BV (0.90 mA cm-2 ). Moreover, the satisfactory performance can be also achieved on α-Fe2 O3 photoanode. These findings provide guidance for improving the efficiency of CoPi on photoanodes for PEC water oxidation.
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- Yiping Fan
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Gansu, 730070, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Gansu, 730070, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Gansu, 730070, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronics, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Gansu, 730070, P. R. China
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Li F, Yang H, Zhuo Q, Zhou D, Wu X, Zhang P, Yao Z, Sun L. A Cobalt@Cucurbit[5]uril Complex as a Highly Efficient Supramolecular Catalyst for Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:1976-1985. [PMID: 33051952 PMCID: PMC7894348 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202011069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A host-guest complex self-assembled through Co2+ and cucurbit[5]uril (Co@CB[5]) is used as a supramolecular catalyst on the surface of metal oxides including porous indium tin oxide (ITO) and porous BiVO4 for efficient electrochemical and photoelectrochemical water oxidation. When immobilized on ITO, Co@CB[5] exhibited a turnover frequency (TOF) of 9.9 s-1 at overpotential η=550 mV in a pH 9.2 borate buffer. Meanwhile, when Co@CB[5] complex was immobilized onto the surface of BiVO4 semiconductor, the assembled Co@CB[5]/BiVO4 photoanode exhibited a low onset potential of 0.15 V (vs. RHE) and a high photocurrent of 4.8 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V (vs. RHE) under 100 mW cm-2 (AM 1.5) light illumination. Kinetic studies confirmed that Co@CB[5] acts as a supramolecular water oxidation catalyst, and can effectively accelerate interfacial charge transfer between BiVO4 and electrolyte. Surface charge recombination of BiVO4 can be also significantly suppressed by Co@CB[5].
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- Fusheng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
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- Department of ChemistrySchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and HealthKTH Royal Institute of Technology10044StockholmSweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
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- Department of ChemistrySchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and HealthKTH Royal Institute of Technology10044StockholmSweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsInstitute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular DevicesDalian University of Technology116024DalianChina
- Department of ChemistrySchool of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and HealthKTH Royal Institute of Technology10044StockholmSweden
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar FuelsSchool of ScienceWestlake University310024HangzhouChina
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Li SH, Qi MY, Tang ZR, Xu YJ. Nanostructured metal phosphides: from controllable synthesis to sustainable catalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:7539-7586. [PMID: 34002737 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00323b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Metal phosphides (MPs) with unique and desirable physicochemical properties provide promising potential in practical applications, such as the catalysis, gas/humidity sensor, environmental remediation, and energy storage fields, especially for transition metal phosphides (TMPs) and MPs consisting of group IIIA and IVA metal elements. Most studies, however, on the synthesis of MP nanomaterials still face intractable challenges, encompassing the need for a more thorough understanding of the growth mechanism, strategies for large-scale synthesis of targeted high-quality MPs, and practical achievement of functional applications. This review aims at providing a comprehensive update on the controllable synthetic strategies for MPs from various metal sources. Additionally, different passivation strategies for engineering the structural and electronic properties of MP nanostructures are scrutinized. Then, we showcase the implementable applications of MP-based materials in emerging sustainable catalytic fields including electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, mild thermocatalysis, and related hybrid systems. Finally, we offer a rational perspective on future opportunities and remaining challenges for the development of MPs in the materials science and sustainable catalysis fields.
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- Shao-Hai Li
- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China.
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Li F, Yang H, Zhuo Q, Zhou D, Wu X, Zhang P, Yao Z, Sun L. A Cobalt@Cucurbit[5]uril Complex as a Highly Efficient Supramolecular Catalyst for Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202011069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Fusheng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
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- Department of Chemistry School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health KTH Royal Institute of Technology 10044 Stockholm Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
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- Department of Chemistry School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health KTH Royal Institute of Technology 10044 Stockholm Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Institute of Artificial Photosynthesis, DUT-KTH Joint Education and Research Centre on Molecular Devices Dalian University of Technology 116024 Dalian China
- Department of Chemistry School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health KTH Royal Institute of Technology 10044 Stockholm Sweden
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels School of Science Westlake University 310024 Hangzhou China
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