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Wang Q, Wang L, Zhang S, Chen Z, Peng W, Li Y, Fan X. MOF-on-MOF-derived FeCo@NC OER&ORR bifunctional electrocatalysts for zinc-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 677:800-811. [PMID: 39121664 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.165] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Zinc-air batteries, as one of the emerging areas of interest in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, are hampered by the intrinsically sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and still suffer from the issues of low energy density. Herein, we report a MOF-on-MOF-derived electrocatalyst, FeCo@NC-II, designed to efficiently catalyze both ORR (Ehalf = 0.907 V) and OER (Ej=10 = 1.551 V) within alkaline environments, surpassing esteemed noble metal benchmarks (Pt/C and RuO2). Systematically characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the synergistic effect of iron and cobalt bimetallic and the optimized distribution of nitrogen configuration improved the charge distribution of the catalysts, which in turn optimized the adsorption / desorption of oxygenated intermediates accelerating the reaction kinetics. While the unique leaf-like core-shell morphology and excellent pore structure of the FeCo@NC-II catalyst caused the improvement of mass transfer efficiency, electrical conductivity and stability. The core and shell of the precursor constructed through the MOF-on-MOF strategy achieved the effect of 1 + 1 > 2 in mutual cooperation. Further application to zinc-air batteries (ZABs) yielded remarkable power density (212.4 mW/cm2), long cycle (more than 150 h) stability and superior energy density (∼1060 Wh/kg Zn). This work provides a methodology and an idea for the design, synthesis and optimization of advanced bifunctional electrocatalysts.
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- Qianqiao Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of New Energy, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315336, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312300, China; Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China.
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Zhang X, Gao C, Li L, Yan X, Zhang N, Bao J. Fe based MOF encapsulating triethylenediamine cobalt complex to prepare a FeN 3-CoN 3 dual-atom catalyst for efficient ORR in Zn-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:871-883. [PMID: 39067222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.176] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Single-atom catalysts show good oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance in metal-air battery. However, the symmetric electron distribution results in discontented adsorption energy of ORR intermediates and a lower ORR activity. Herein, Fe-Co dual-atom catalyst with FeN3-CoN3 configuration was prepared by encapsulating nitrogen-rich ion (triethylenediamine cobalt complex, [Co(en)3]3+) in Fe based MOF cage to greatly enhance ORR performance. Due to the confinement effect of the MOF cage, the encapsulated [Co(en)3]3+ is closer to Fe of MOF, thus easily generating FeN3-CoN3 sites. The FeN3-CoN3 sites can break the symmetric electron distribution of single-atom sites, optimizing adsorption energy of oxygen intermediate. Thus, FeCo-NC exhibits extraordinary ORR activity with a high half-wave potential of 0.915 V and 0.789 V in alkaline and acidic electrolyte, respectively, while it was 0.874 V and 0.79 V for Pt/C. The liquid and solid Zn-air batteries with FeCo-NC as cathode show higher peak power density and specific capacity. DFT results indicate that FeN3-CoN3 site can reduce the reaction energy barrier of the rate-determining step resulting in an excellent ORR performance.
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- Xiaopeng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China.
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Du M, Chu B, Wang Q, Li C, Lu Y, Zhang Z, Xiao X, Xu CQ, Gu M, Li J, Pang H, Xu Q. Dual Fe/I Single-Atom Electrocatalyst for High-Performance Oxygen Reduction and Wide-Temperature Quasi-Solid-State Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2412978. [PMID: 39385614 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202412978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2024] [Revised: 09/29/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysts are essential for widespread application of quasi-solid-state Zn-air batteries (ZABs), but the well-known Fe-N-C single-atom catalysts (SACs) suffer from low activity and stability because of unfavorable strong adsorption of oxygenated intermediates. Herein, the study synthesizes dual Fe/I single atoms anchored on N-doped carbon nanorods (Fe/I-N-CR) via a metal-organic framework (MOF)-mediated two-step tandem-pyrolysis method. Atomic-level I doping modulates the electronic structure of Fe-Nx centers via the long-range electron delocalization effect. Benefitting from the synergistic effect of dual Fe/I single-atom sites and the structural merits of 1D nanorods, the Fe/I-N-CR catalyst shows excellent ORR activity and stability, superior to Pt/C and Fe or I SACs. When the Fe/I-N-CR is employed as cathode for quasi-solid-state ZABs, a high power density of 197.9 mW cm-2 and an ultralong cycling lifespan of 280 h at 20 mA cm-2 are both achieved, greatly exceeding those of commercial Pt/C+IrO2 (119.1 mW cm-2 and 47 h). In addition, wide-temperature adaptability and superior stability from -40 to 60 °C are realized for the Fe/I-N-CR-based quasi-solid-state ZABs. This work provides a MOF-mediated two-step tandem-pyrolysis strategy to engineer high-performance dual SACs with metal/nonmetal centers for ORR and sustainable ZABs.
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- Meng Du
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, 315200, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Gao S, Lian K, Wang X, Liu X, Abdukayum A, Kong Q, Hu G. Recent Achievements in Heterogeneous Bimetallic Atomically Dispersed Catalysts for Zn-Air Batteries: A Minireview. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2406776. [PMID: 39363812 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202406776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Rechargeable Zn-air batteries (ZABs) hold promise as the next-generation energy-storage devices owing to their affordability, environmental friendliness, and safety. However, cathodic catalysts are easily inactivated in prolonged redox potential environments, resulting in inadequate energy efficiency and poor cycle stability. To address these challenges, anodic active sites require multiple-atom combinations, that is, ensembles of metals. Heterogeneous bimetallic atomically dispersed catalysts (HBADCs), consisting of heterogeneous isolated single atoms and atomic pairs, are expected to synergistically boost the cyclic oxygen reduction and evolution reactions of ZABs owing to their tuneable microenvironments. This minireview revisits recent achievements in HBADCs for ZABs. Coordination environment engineering and catalytic substrate structure optimization strategies are summarized to predict the innovation direction for HBADCs in ZAB performance enhancement. These HBADCs are divided into ferrous and nonferrous dual sites with unique microenvironments, including synergistic effects, ion modulation, electronic coupling, and catalytic activity. Finally, conclusions and perspectives relating to future challenges and potential opportunities are provided to optimise the performance of ZABs.
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- Sanshuang Gao
- Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metals and Featured Materials, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metals and Featured Materials, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Materials Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Kashi University, Kashi, 844000, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650504, China
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Ni H, Xu S, Lin R, Ding Y, Qian J. Ligand-induced hollow binary metal-organic framework derived Fe-doped cobalt-carbon nanomaterials for oxygen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 671:100-109. [PMID: 38795531 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.168] [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: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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There is significant anticipation for high-efficiency and cost-effective non-precious metal-based catalysts to advance the industrial application of the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) for hydrogen production. This study introduces an efficient strategy that utilizes ligand-induced metal-organic framework (MOF) building blocks for the synthesis of hollow binary zeolitic imidazolate frameworks 67 (ZIF-67) and Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) (ZIF-67@PBA) heterostructures through a hybrid MOF-on-MOF approach. Manipulating the Co2+/Zn2+ ratio in the precursor ZIF-67 allows for the convenient synthesis of the final product, denoted as CoxFe-ZP, after pyrolysis, where the inclusion of Zn effectively modulates the distribution of Co in the catalyst. The resulting CoxFe-ZP catalysts exhibit a positive synergistic effect between hollow graphitic carbon nanomaterials and Fe-doped Co nanoparticles. The optimal Co0.3Fe-ZP catalyst demonstrates satisfactory OER performance, achieving an overpotential of 302 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a small Tafel slope of 60.0 mV dec-1. Further analysis of the activation energy confirms that the enhanced OER activity of Co0.3Fe-ZP can be reasonably attributed to the combined influence of its morphology and composition. This study demonstrates a ligand-induced method for examining the morphology and electrochemical properties of grown binary MOF-on-MOF heterostructures for OER applications.
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- Huijie Ni
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, PR China.
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Huang S, Lin F, Wang S, Zeng X, Ling H, Hu X, Shen Z, Cao D. Asymmetric Microenvironment Tailoring Strategies of Atomically Dispersed Dual-Site Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction and CO 2 Reduction Reactions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2407974. [PMID: 39152929 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202407974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) with atomically dispersed dual-sites, as an extension of single-atom catalysts (SACs), have recently become a new hot topic in heterogeneous catalysis due to their maximized atom efficiency and dual-site diverse synergy, because the synergistic diversity of dual-sites achieved by asymmetric microenvironment tailoring can efficiently boost the catalytic activity by optimizing the electronic structure of DACs. Here, this work first summarizes the frequently-used experimental synthesis and characterization methods of DACs. Then, four synergistic catalytic mechanisms (cascade mechanism, assistance mechanism, co-adsorption mechanism and bifunction mechanism) and four key modulating methods (active site asymmetric strategy, transverse/axial-modification engineering, distance engineering and strain engineering) are elaborated comprehensively. The emphasis is placed on the effects of asymmetric microenvironment of DACs on oxygen/carbon dioxide reduction reaction. Finally, some perspectives and outlooks are also addressed. In short, the review summarizes a useful asymmetric microenvironment tailoring strategy to speed up synthesis of high-performance electrocatalysts for different reactions.
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- Shiqing Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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Sui R, Liu B, Chen C, Tan X, He C, Xin D, Chen B, Xu Z, Li J, Chen W, Zhuang Z, Wang Z, Chen C. Constructing Asymmetric Fe-Nb Diatomic Sites to Enhance ORR Activity and Durability. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:26442-26453. [PMID: 39267445 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c09642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Iron-nitrogen-carbon (Fe-N-C) materials have been identified as a promising class of platinum (Pt)-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). However, the dissolution and oxidation of Fe atoms severely restrict their long-term stability and performance. Modulating the active microstructure of Fe-N-C is a feasible strategy to enhance the ORR activity and stability. Compared with common 3d transition metals (Co, Ni, etc.), the 4d transition metal atom Nb has fewer d electrons and more unoccupied orbitals, which could potentially forge a more robust interaction with the Fe site to optimize the binding energy of the oxygen-containing intermediates while maintaining stability. Herein, an asymmetric Fe-Nb diatomic site catalyst (FeNb/c-SNC) was synthesized, which exhibited superior ORR performance and stability compared with those of Fe single-atom catalysts (SACs). The strong interaction within the Fe-Nb diatomic sites optimized the desorption energy of key intermediates (*OH), so that the adsorption energy of Fe-*OH approaches the apex of the volcano plot, thus exhibiting optimal ORR activity. More importantly, introducing Nb atoms could effectively strengthen the Fe-N bonding and suppress Fe demetalation, causing an outstanding stability. The zinc-air battery (ZAB) and hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell (HEMFC) equipped with our FeNb/c-SNC could deliver high peak power densities of 314 mW cm-2 and 1.18 W cm-2, respectively. Notably, the stable operation time for ZAB and HEMFC increased by 9.1 and 5.8 times compared to Fe SACs, respectively. This research offers further insights into developing stable Fe-based atomic-level catalytic materials for the energy conversion process.
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- Rui Sui
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Lab of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Huang Z, Li M, Yang X, Zhang T, Wang X, Song W, Zhang J, Wang H, Chen Y, Ding J, Hu W. Diatomic Iron with a Pseudo-Phthalocyanine Coordination Environment for Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction over 150,000 Cycles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:24842-24854. [PMID: 39186017 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Atomically dispersed Fe-N-C catalysts emerged as promising alternatives to commercial Pt/C for the oxygen reduction reaction. However, the majority of Fe-N-C catalysts showed unsatisfactory activity and durability due to their inferior O-O bond-breaking capability and rapid Fe demetallization. Herein, we create a pseudo-phthalocyanine environment coordinated diatomic iron (Fe2-pPc) catalyst by grafting the core domain of iron phthalocyanine (Fe-Nα-Cα-Nβ) onto defective carbon. In situ characterizations and theoretical calculation confirm that Fe2-pPc follows the fast-kinetic dissociative pathway, whereby Fe2-pPc triggers bridge-mode oxygen adsorption and catalyzes direct O-O radical cleavage. Compared to traditional Fe-N-C and FePc-based catalysts exhibiting superoxo-like oxygen adsorption and an *OOH-involved pathway, Fe2-pPc delivers a superior half-wave potential of 0.92 V. Furthermore, the ultrastrong Nα-Cα bonds in the pPc environment endow the diatomic iron active center with high tolerance for reaction-induced geometric stress, leading to significantly promoted resistance to demetallization. Upon an unprecedented harsh accelerated degradation test of 150,000 cycles, Fe2-pPc experiences negligible Fe loss and an extremely small activity decay of 17 mV, being the most robust candidate among previously reported Fe-N-C catalysts. Zinc-air batteries employing Fe2-pPc exhibit a power density of 255 mW cm-2 and excellent operation stability beyond 440 h. This work brings new insights into the design of atomically precise metallic catalysts.
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- Zechuan Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou 350207, China
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Qiu G, Wang J, Qiao H, Feng C, Yao G, Zhang H, Ma J, Wang Y. Construction of Fe/Co-N 4 Single-Atom Sites for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Zinc-Air Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024. [PMID: 39258813 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c03420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Insight into the modulation effect of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) active centers is of profound significance but remains a great challenge. Here, we designed Co, Fe dual-metal single-atom sites (CoFe-DSAs/NC) uniformly anchored on nitrogen-doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes for boosting ORR performance through regulating the 4d electronic orbitals of the Co-N4 active site. Mechanism studies revealed that for the first time the neighboring Fe-N4 atomic sites were able to regulate the d-band center of Co-N4 single-atom active centers while maintaining the balance of adsorption-desorption affinity for O2 and oxygen-containing species on Co-N4, thereby resulting in a superior ORR performance with a positive half-wave potential (0.90 V vs RHE). The assembled zinc-air battery based on CoFe-DSAs/NC exhibited an increased open-circuit voltage (1.48 V) and an elevated specific capacity (782.33 mAh·g-1). The work provides a new clue for reasonably designing high-performance ORR catalysts through adjusting the d-band center of active sites.
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- Guolong Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, P. R. China
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Lei L, Guo X, Han X, Fei L, Guo X, Wang DG. From Synthesis to Mechanisms: In-Depth Exploration of the Dual-Atom Catalytic Mechanisms Toward Oxygen Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311434. [PMID: 38377407 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) hold a higher metal atom loading and provide greater flexibility in terms of the structural characteristics of their active sites in comparison to single-atom catalysts. Consequently, DACs hold great promise for achieving improved catalytic performance. This article aims to provide a focused overview of the latest advancements in DACs, covering their synthesis and mechanisms in reversible oxygen electrocatalysis, which plays a key role in sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies. The discussion starts by highlighting the structures of DACs and the differences in diatomic coordination induced by various substrates. Subsequently, the state-of-the-art fabrication strategies of DACs for oxygen electrocatalysis are discussed from several different perspectives. It particularly highlights the challenges of increasing the diatomic loading capacity. More importantly, the main focus of this overview is to investigate the correlation between the configuration and activity in DACs in order to gain a deeper understanding of their active roles in oxygen electrocatalysis. This will be achieved through density functional theory calculations and sophisticated in situ characterization technologies. The aim is to provide guidelines for optimizing and upgrading DACs in oxygen electrocatalysis. Additionally, the overview discusses the current challenges and future prospects in this rapidly evolving area of research.
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- Lei Lei
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Research Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Sciences, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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Wang H, Niu X, Liu W, Yin R, Dai J, Guo W, Kong C, Ma L, Ding X, Wu F, Shi W, Deng T, Cao X. S-Block Metal Mg-Mediated Co─N─C as Efficient Oxygen Electrocatalyst for Durable and Temperature-Adapted Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2403865. [PMID: 38965796 PMCID: PMC11425636 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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In the quest to enhance Zn-air batteries (ZABs) for operating across a wide spectrum of temperatures, synthesizing robust oxygen electrocatalysts is paramount. Conventional strategies focusing on orbital hybridization of d-d and p-d aim to moderate the excessive interaction between the d-band of the transition metal active site and oxygen intermediate, yet often yield suboptimal performance. Herein, an innovative s-block metal modulation is reported to refine the electronic structure and catalytic behavior of Co─NC catalysts. Employing density functional theory (DFT) calculations, it is revealed that incorporating Mg markedly depresses the d-band center of Co sites, thereby fine-tuning the adsorption energy of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) intermediate. Consequently, the Mg-modified Co─NC catalyst (MgCo─NC) unveils remarkable intrinsic ORR activity with a significantly reduced activation energy (Ea) of 10.0 kJ mol-1, outstripping the performance of both Co─NC (17.6 kJ mol-1), benchmark Pt/C (15.9 kJ mol-1), and many recent reports. Moreover, ZABs outfitted with the finely tuned Mg0.1Co0.9─NC realize a formidable power density of 157.0 mW cm-2, paired with an extremely long cycle life of 1700 h, and an exceptionally minimal voltage gap decay rate of 0.006 mV h-1. Further, the Mg0.1Co0.9─NC-based flexible ZAB presents a mere 2% specific capacity degradation when the temperature fluctuates from 25 to -20 °C, underscoring its robustness and suitability for practical deployment in diverse environmental conditions.
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- Henan Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- Center for Membrane and Water Science and Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Semiconductors & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Power Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Pinghu Institute of Advanced Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Chen C, Xu R, Chen XB, Lu H, Shi Z, Han Y, Feng S. Design and Synthesis of Electrocatalysts Base on Catalysis-Unit Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403549. [PMID: 38723270 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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It is a pressing need to develop new energy materials to address the existing energy crisis. However, screening optimal targets out of thousands of material candidates remains a great challenge. Herein, an alternative concept for highly effective materials screening based on dual-atom salphen catalysis units, is proposed and validated. Such an approach simplifies the design of catalytic materials and reforms the trial-and-error experimental model into a building-blocks-assembly like process. First, density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed on a series of potential catalysis units that are possible to synthesize. Then, machine learning (ML) is employed to define the structure-performance relationship and acquire chemical insights. Afterward, the projected catalysis units are integrated into covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to validate the concept Electrochemical tests confirming that Ni-SalphenCOF and Co-SalphenCOF are promising conductive agent-free oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. This work provides a fast-tracked strategy for the design and development of functional materials, which serves as a potentially workable framework for seamlessly integrating DFT calculations, ML, and experimental approaches.
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- Zhe Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Emergent Soft Matter and Center for Electron Microscopy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 511442, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Qi Z, Lu Z, Guo X, Jiang J, Liu S, Sun J, Wang X, Zhu J, Fu Y. Constructing Directional Electrostatic Potential Difference via Gradient Nitrogen Doping for Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401221. [PMID: 38593294 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Nitrogen doping has been recognized as an important strategy to enhance the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity of carbon-encapsulated transition metal catalysts (TM@C). However, previous reports on nitrogen doping have tended to result in a random distribution of nitrogen atoms, which leads to disordered electrostatic potential differences on the surface of carbon layers, limiting further control over the materials' electronic structure. Herein, a gradient nitrogen doping strategy to prepare nitrogen-deficient graphene and nitrogen-rich carbon nanotubes encapsulated cobalt nanoparticles catalysts (Co@CNTs@NG) is proposed. The unique gradient nitrogen doping leads to a gradual increase in the electrostatic potential of the carbon layer from the nitrogen-rich region to the nitrogen-deficient region, facilitating the directed electron transfer within these layers and ultimately optimizing the charge distribution of the material. Therefore, this strategy effectively regulates the density of state and work function of the material, further optimizing the adsorption of oxygen-containing intermediates and enhancing ORR activity. Theoretical and experimental results show that under controlled gradient nitrogen doping, Co@CNTs@NG exhibits significantly ORR performance (Eonset = 0.96 V, E1/2 = 0.86 V). At the same time, Co@CNTs@NG also displays excellent performance as a cathode material for Zn-air batteries, with peak power density of 132.65 mA cm-2 and open-circuit voltage (OCV) of 1.51 V. This work provides an effective gradient nitrogen doping strategy to optimize the ORR performance.
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- Zhijie Qi
- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Guo M, Wang L, Huang Z, Li H, Isimjan TT, Yang X. Modulating the Energy Barrier via the Synergism of Cu 3P and CoP to Accelerate Kinetics for Bolstering Oxygen Electrocatalysis in Zn-Air Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17901-17912. [PMID: 38913650 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Modulating the energy barrier of reaction intermediates to surmount sluggish kinetics is an utterly intriguing strategy for amplifying the oxygen reduction reaction. Herein, a Cu3P/CoP hybrid is incorporated on hollow porous N-doped carbon nanospheres via dopamine self-polymerization and high-temperature treatment. The resultant Cu3P/CoP@NC showcases a favorable mass activity of 4.41 mA mg-1 and a kinetic current density of 2.38 mA cm-2. Strikingly, the catalyst endows the aqueous Zn-air battery (ZAB) with a large power density of 209.0 mW cm-2, superb cyclability over 317 h, and promising application prospects in flexible ZAB. Theoretical simulations reveal that Cu functions as a modulator to modify the free energy of intermediates and adsorbs the O2 on the Co sites, hence rushing the reaction kinetics. The open and hydrophilic hollow spherical mesoporous structure provides unimpeded channels for reactant diffusion and electrolyte penetration, whereas the exposed inner and outer surfaces can confer a plethora of accessible actives sites. This research establishes a feasible design concept to tune catalytic activity for non-noble metal materials by construction of a rational nanoframework.
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- Man Guo
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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Song CY, Huang CJ, Xu HM, Zhang ZJ, Shuai TY, Zhan QN, Li GR. High-Performance Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Flexible and Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries: Recent Advances. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402761. [PMID: 38953299 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Flexible rechargeable Zn-air batteries (FZABs) exhibit high energy density, ultra-thin, lightweight, green, and safe features, and are considered as one of the ideal power sources for flexible wearable electronics. However, the slow and high overpotential oxygen reaction at the air cathode has become one of the key factors restricting the development of FZABs. The improvement of activity and stability of bifunctional catalysts has become a top priority. At the same time, FZABs should maintain the battery performance under different bending and twisting conditions, and the design of the overall structure of FZABs is also important. Based on the understanding of the three typical configurations and working principles of FZABs, this work highlights two common strategies for applying bifunctional catalysts to FZABs: 1) powder-based flexible air cathode and 2) flexible self-supported air cathode. It summarizes the recent advances in bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts and explores the various types of catalyst structures as well as the related mechanistic understanding. Based on the latest catalyst research advances, this paper introduces and discusses various structure modulation strategies and expects to guide the synthesis and preparation of efficient bifunctional catalysts. Finally, the current status and challenges of bifunctional catalyst research in FZABs are summarized.
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- Chen-Yu Song
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Wu K, Wang D, Fu Q, Xu T, Xiong Q, Peera SG, Liu C. Co/Ce-MOF-Derived Oxygen Electrode Bifunctional Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:11135-11145. [PMID: 38829208 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Improving the practicality of rechargeable zinc-air batteries relies heavily on the development of oxygen electrode catalysts that are low-cost, durable, and highly efficient in performing dual functions. In the present study, a catalyst with atomic Ce and Co distribution on a nitrogen-doped carbon substrate was prepared by doping the rare earth elements Ce and Co into a metal-organic framework precursor. Rare earth element Ce, known for its unique structure and excellent oxygen affinity, was utilized to regulate the catalytic activity. The catalyst prepared in this study demonstrated an exceptional electrocatalytic performance. At a current density of 10 mA cm-2, the catalyst exhibited an overpotential of 340 mV for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which was lower than that of commercial IrO2 (370 mV), while achieving a half-wave potential of 0.79 V for the process of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), exhibiting a similar level of effectiveness as commercially accessible Pt/C catalysts (0.8 V). The catalyst's porous structure, interconnected three-dimensional carbon network, and large specific surface area are the factors contributing to the significant improvement in catalytic performance. Furthermore, in comparison to commercial Pt/C+IrO2, the catalyst exhibited good cycling stability and high efficiency in rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
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- Kang Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Keimyung University, 1095, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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Xie X, Zhai Z, Cao W, Dong J, Li Y, Hou Q, Du G, Wang J, Tian L, Zhang J, Zhang T, Shang L. Bifunctional ligand Co metal-organic framework derived heterostructured Co-based nanocomposites as oxygen electrocatalysts toward rechargeable zinc-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:319-328. [PMID: 38479268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.040] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Rational construction of efficient and robust bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts is key but challenging for the widespread application of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Herein, bifunctional ligand Co metal-organic frameworks were first explored to fabricate a hybrid of heterostructured CoOx/Co nanoparticles anchored on a carbon substrate rich in CoNx sites (CoOx/Co@CoNC) via a one-step pyrolysis method. Such a unique heterostructure provides abundant CoNx and CoOx/Co active sites to drive oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), respectively. Besides, their positive synergies facilitate electron transfer and optimize charge/mass transportation. Consequently, the obtained CoOx/Co@CoNC exhibits a superior ORR activity with a higher half-wave potential of 0.88 V than Pt/C (0.83 V vs. RHE), and a comparable OER performance with an overpotential of 346 mV at 10 mA cm-2 to the commercial RuO2. The assembled ZAB using CoOx/Co@CoNC as a cathode catalyst displays a maximum power density of 168.4 mW cm-2, and excellent charge-discharge cyclability over 250 h at 5 mA cm-2. This work highlights the great potential of heterostructures in oxygen electrocatalysis and provides a new pathway for designing efficient bifunctional oxygen catalysts toward rechargeable ZABs.
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- Xiaoying Xie
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Liao S, Chen D, Mensah A, Wei Q. MoNP-doped Defective Carbon Fibers with Bark-like Nanosurface as Effective Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Zn-air Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301510. [PMID: 38286748 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The flexible air electrode with high oxygen electrocatalytic performance and outstanding stability under various deformations plays a vital role in high-performance flexible Zn-air batteries (ZABs). Herein, a self-supported Mo, N, and P co-doped carbon cloth (CC) denoted as MoNP@CC with bark-like surface structure is fabricated by a facile two-step approach via a one-pot method and pyrolysis. The surface of the electrode shows a nanoscale "rift valley" and uniformly distributed active sites. Taking advantage of the nano-surface as well as transition metal and heteroatom doping, the self-supported electrocatalysis air electrode exhibits considerable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance in terms of low overpotential (388 mV at 10 mA cm-2) for OER and a much positive potential (0.74 V) at 1.0 mA cm-2 for ORR. Furthermore, MoNP@CC is further used for the flexible ZAB to demonstrate its practical application. The MoNP@CC-based ZAB displays a good cycling performance for 2800 min and an open-circuit voltage of 1.44 V. This work provides a new approach to the construction of a high-performance, self-supported electrocatalysis electrode used for a flexible energy storage device.
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- Jiangbo Wang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Jiangxi Center for Modern Apparel Engineering and Technology, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Nanchang, 330201, PR China
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- Jiangxi Center for Modern Apparel Engineering and Technology, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Nanchang, 330201, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
- Jiangxi Center for Modern Apparel Engineering and Technology, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Nanchang, 330201, PR China
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Yang Y, Li B, Liang Y, Ni W, Li X, Shen G, Xu L, Chen Z, Zhu C, Liang J, Zhang S. Hetero-Diatomic CoN 4-NiN 4 Site Pairs with Long-Range Coupling as Efficient Bifunctional Catalyst for Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2310231. [PMID: 38554395 PMCID: PMC11165470 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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In this study, Co/Ni-NC catalyst with hetero-diatomic Co/Ni active sites dispersed on nitrogen-doped carbon matrix is synthesized via the controlled pyrolysis of ZIF-8 containing Co2+ and Ni2+ compounds. Experimental characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal that Co and Ni are atomically and uniformly dispersed in pairs of CoN4-NiN4 with an intersite distance ≈0.41 nm, and there is long-range d-d coupling between Co and Ni with more electron delocalization for higher bifunctional activity. Besides, the in situ grown carbon nanotubes at the edges of the catalyst particles allow high electronic conductivity for electrocatalysis process. Electrochemical evaluations demonstrate the superior ORR and OER bifunctionality of Co/Ni-NC catalyst with a narrow potential gap of only 0.691 V and long-term durability, significantly prevailing over the single-atom Co-NC and Ni-NC catalysts and the benchmark Pt/C and RuO2 catalysts. Co/Ni-NC catalyzed Zn-air batteries achieve a high specific capacity of 771 mAh g-1 and a long continuous operation period up to 340 h with a small voltage gap of ≈0.65 V, also much superior to Pt/C-RuO2.
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- Yue Yang
- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringGuizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle BodyHunan UniversityChangsha410004China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesZhuhai519000China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringGuizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringGuizhou UniversityGuiyang550025China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle BodyHunan UniversityChangsha410004China
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Huang H, Liang Q, Guo H, Wang Z, Yan G, Wu F, Wang J. Spray Pyrolysis Regulated FeCo Alloy Anchoring on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Hollow Spheres Boost the Performance of Zinc-Air Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310318. [PMID: 38183374 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Low-cost and high-efficiency non-precious metal-based oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)/oxygen evolution reaction (OER) bifunctional catalysts are the key to promoting the commercial application of metal-air batteries. Herein, a highly efficient catalyst of Fe0.18Co0.82 alloy anchoring on the nitrogen-doped porous carbon hollow sphere (FexCo1-x/N-C) is intelligently designed by spray pyrolysis (SP). The zinc in the SP-derived metal oxides and metal-organic framework volatilize at high temperature to construct a hierarchical porous structure with abundant defects and fully exposes the FeCo nanoparticles which uniformly anchor on the carbon substrate. In this structure, the coexistence of Fe0.18Co0.82 alloy and binary metal active sites (Fe-Nx/Co-Nx) guarantees the Fe0.2Co0.8/N-C catalyst exhibiting an excellent half-wave potential (E1/2 ═ 0.84 V) superior to 20% Pt/C for ORR and a suppressed overpotential (280 mV) than RuO2 for OER. Assembled rechargeable Zn-air battery (RZAB) demonstrates a promising specific capacity of 807.02 mAh g-1, peak power density of 159.08 mW cm-2 and durability without electrolyte circulation (550 h). This work proposes the design concept of utilizing an oxide core to in situ consume the porous carbon shell for anchoring metal active sites and construct defects, which benefits from spray pyrolysis in achieving precise control of the alloy structure and mass preparation.
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- Hongrui Huang
- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Value-added Metallurgy, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Duan D, Huo J, Chen J, Chi B, Chen Z, Sun S, Zhao Y, Zhao H, Cui Z, Liao S. Hf and Co Dual Single Atoms Co-Doped Carbon Catalyst Enhance the Oxygen Reduction Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310491. [PMID: 38189624 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Single-atom metal-doped M-N-C (M═Fe, Co, Mn, or Ni) catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic activity toward oxygen reduction reactions (ORR). However, their performance still has a large gap considering the demand for their practical applications. This study reports a high-performance dual single-atom doped carbon catalyst (HfCo-N-C), which is prepared by pyrolyzing Co and Hf co-doped ZIF-8 . Co and Hf are atomically dispersed in the carbon framework and coordinated with N to form Co-N4 and Hf-N4 active moieties. The synergetic effect between Co-N4 and Hf-N4 significantly enhance the catalytic activity and durability of the catalyst. In an acidic medium, the ORR half-wave potential (E1/2) of the catalyst is up to 0.82 V , which is much higher than that of the Co-N-C catalyst without Hf co-doping (0.80 V). The kinetic current density of the catalyst is up to 2.49 A cm-2 at 0.85 V , which is 1.74 times that of the Co-N-C catalyst without Hf co-doping. Moreover, the catalyst exhibits excellent cathodic performance in single proton exchange membrane fuel cells and Zn-air batteries. Furthermore, Hf co-doping can effectively suppress the formation of H2O2, resulting in significantly improved stability and durability.
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- Diancheng Duan
- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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Li H, Yan G, Zhao H, Howlett PC, Wang X, Fang J. Earthworm-Inspired Co/Co 3O 4/CoF 2@NSC Nanofibrous Electrocatalyst with Confined Channels for Enhanced ORR/OER Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311272. [PMID: 38377229 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The rational construction of highly active and durable oxygen-reactive electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction/evolution reaction (ORR/OER) plays a critical role in rechargeable metal-air batteries. It is pivotal to achieve optimal utilization of electrocatalytically active sites and valid control of the high specific internal surface area. Inspiration for designing electrocatalysts can come from nature, as it is full of precisely manipulated and highly efficient structures. Herein, inspired by earthworms fertilizing soil, a 3D carbon nanofibrous electrocatalyst with multiple interconnected nanoconfined channels, cobalt-based heterojunction active particles and enriched N, S heteroatoms (Co/Co3O4/CoF2@NSC with confined channels) is rationally designed, showing superior bifunctional electrocatalytic activity in alkaline electrolyte, even outperforming that of benchmark Pt/C-RuO2 catalyst. This work demonstrates a new method for porous structural regulation, in which the internal confined channels within the nanofibers are controllably formed by the spontaneous migration of cobalt-based nanoparticles under a CO2 atmosphere. Theoretical analysis reveals that constructing Co/Co3O4/CoF2@NSC electrocatalyst with confined channels can greatly adjust the electron distribution, effectively lower the reaction barrier of inter-mediate and reduce the OER/ORR overpotential. This work introduces a novel and nature-inspired strategy for designing efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts with well-designed architectures.
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- Han Li
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC3200, Australia
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- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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Liu M, Zhang J, Peng Y, Guan S. Synergistic dual sites of Zn-Mg on hierarchical porous carbon as an advanced oxygen reduction electrocatalyst for Zn-air batteries. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:8940-8947. [PMID: 38722024 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00152d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The development of cost-effective and high-performance non-noble metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) holds substantial promise for real-world applications. Introducing a secondary metal to design bimetallic sites enables effective modulation of a metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalyst's electronic structure, providing new opportunities for enhancing ORR activity and stability. Here, we successfully synthesized an innovative hierarchical porous carbon material with dual sites of Zn and Mg (Zn/Mg-N-C) using polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) as precursors and SBA-15 as a template through a bottom-up approach. The hierarchical porous structure and optimized Zn-Mg bimetallic catalytic centers enable Zn/Mg-N-C to exhibit a half-wave potential of 0.89 V, excellent stability, and good methanol tolerance in 0.1 M KOH solution. Theoretical calculations indicated that the Zn-Mg bimetallic sites in Zn/Mg-N-C effectively lowered the ORR energy barrier. Furthermore, the Zn-air batteries assembled based on Zn/Mg-N-C demonstrated an outstanding peak power density (298.7 mW cm-2) and superior cycling stability. This work provides a method for designing and synthesizing bimetallic site catalysts for advanced catalysis.
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- Mincong Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, 99 Shang-Da Road, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences & Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, 99 Shang-Da Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, 99 Shang-Da Road, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, 99 Shang-Da Road, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Deng Z, Liu W, Zhang J, Bai S, Liu C, Zhang M, Peng C, Xu X, Jia J. Fe-Co Co-Doped 1D@2D Carbon-Based Composite as an Efficient Catalyst for Zn-Air Batteries. Molecules 2024; 29:2349. [PMID: 38792210 PMCID: PMC11123740 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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A Fe-Co dual-metal co-doped N containing the carbon composite (FeCo-HNC) was prepared by adjusting the ratio of iron to cobalt as well as the pyrolysis temperature with the assistance of functionalized silica template. Fe1Co-HNC, which was formed with 1D carbon nanotubes and 2D carbon nanosheets including a rich mesoporous structure, exhibited outstanding oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalytic activities. The ORR half-wave potential is 0.86 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode, RHE), and the OER overpotential is 0.76 V at 10 mA cm-2 with the Fe1Co-HNC catalyst. It also displayed superior performance in zinc-air batteries. This method provides a promising strategy for the fabrication of efficient transition metal-based carbon catalysts.
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- Ziwei Deng
- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Customs District Technology Center, Jiangmen 529020, China;
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Jiangmen Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry and Cleaner Production, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China; (Z.D.); (J.Z.); (S.B.); (C.L.); (M.Z.); (C.P.)
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Zhang L, Liu LL, Feng JJ, Wang AJ. Methanol-induced assembly and pyrolysis preparation of three-dimensional N-doped interconnected open carbon cages supported FeNb 2O 6 nanoparticles for boosting oxygen reduction reaction and Zn-air battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:102-112. [PMID: 38295692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) hollow carbon is one of advanced nanomaterials widely applied in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, iron niobate (FeNb2O6) nanoparticles supported on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived 3D N-doped interconnected open carbon cages (FeNb2O6/NICC) were prepared by methanol induced assembly and pyrolysis strategy. During the fabrication process, the evaporation of methanol promoted the assembly and cross linkage of ZIF-8, rather than individual particles. The assembled ZIF-8 particles worked as in-situ sacrificial templates, in turn forming hierarchically interconnected open carbon cages after high-temperature pyrolysis. The as-made FeNb2O6/NICC showed a positive onset potential of 1.09 V and a half-wave potential of 0.88 V for the ORR, outperforming commercial Pt/C under the identical conditions. Later on, the as-built Zn-air battery with the FeNb2O6/NICC presented a greater power density of 100.6 mW cm-2 and durable long-cycle stability by operating for 200 h. For preparing 3D hollow carbon materials, this synthesis does not require a tedious removal process of template, which is more convenient than traditional method with silica and polystyrene spheres as templates. This work affords an exceptional example of developing 3D N-doped interconnected hollow carbon composites for energy conversion and storage devices.
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- Lu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Sun Z, Gao R, Liu F, Li H, Shi C, Pan L, Huang ZF, Zhang X, Zou JJ. Fe-Co heteronuclear atom pairs as catalytic sites for efficient oxygen electroreduction. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38644794 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00077c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Single-site Fe-N-C catalysts are the most promising Pt-group catalyst alternatives for the oxygen reduction reaction, but their application is impeded by their relatively low activity and unsatisfactory stability as well as production costs. Here, cobalt atoms are introduced into an Fe-N-C catalyst to enhance its catalytic activity by utilizing the synergistic effect between Fe and Co atoms. Meanwhile, phenanthroline is employed as the ligand, which favours stable pyridinic N-coordinated Fe-Co sites. The obtained catalysts exhibit excellent ORR performance with a half-wave potential of 0.892 V and good stability under alkaline conditions. In addition, the excellent ORR activity and durability of FeCo-N-C enabled the constructed zinc-air battery to exhibit a high power density of 247.93 mW cm-2 and a high capacity of 768.59 mA h gZn-1. Moreover, the AEMFC based on FeCo-N-C also achieved a high open circuit voltage (0.95 V) and rated power density (444.7 mW cm-2), surpassing those of many currently reported transition metal-based cathodes. This work emphasizes the feasibility of this non-precious metal catalyst preparation strategy and its practical applicability in fuel cells and metal-air batteries.
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- Zhen Sun
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China.
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Wu J, Zhong H, Huang ZF, Zou JJ, Zhang X, Zhang YC, Pan L. Research progress of dual-atom site catalysts for photocatalysis. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38639199 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06386k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Dual-atom site catalysts (DASCs) have sparked considerable interest in heterogeneous photocatalysis as they possess the advantages of excellent photoelectronic activity, photostability, and high carrier separation efficiency and mobility. The DASCs involved in these important photocatalytic processes, especially in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), N2/nitrate reduction, etc., have been extensively investigated in the past few years. In this review, we highlight the recent progress in DASCs that provides fundamental insights into the photocatalytic conversion of small molecules. The controllable preparation and characterization methods of various DASCs are discussed. Subsequently, the reaction mechanisms of the formation of several important molecules (hydrogen, hydrocarbons and ammonia) on DASCs are introduced in detail, in order to probe the relationship between DASCs's structure and photocatalytic activity. Finally, some challenges and outlooks of DASCs in the photocatalytic conversion of small molecules are summarized and prospected. We hope that this review can provide guidance for in-depth understanding and aid in the design of efficient DASCs for photocatalysis.
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- Jinting Wu
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Wang J, Yuan L, Zhang P, Mao J, Fan J, Zhang XL. Advances in zeolitic-imidazolate-framework-based catalysts for photo-/electrocatalytic water splitting, CO 2 reduction and N 2 reduction applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7323-7340. [PMID: 38511283 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06411e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Harnessing electrical or solar energy for the renewable production of value-added fuels and chemicals through catalytic processes (such as photocatalysis and electrocatalysis) is promising to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Owing to the large number of highly accessible active sites, highly porous structure, and charge separation/transfer ability, as well as excellent stability against chemical and electrochemical corrosion, zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF)-based catalysts have attracted significant attention. Strategic construction of heterojunctions, and alteration of the metal node and the organic ligand of the ZIFs effectively regulate the binding energy of intermediates and the reaction energy barriers that allow tunable catalytic activity and selectivity of a product during reaction. Focusing on the currently existing critical issues of insufficient kinetics for electron transport and selective generation of ideal products, this review starts from the characteristics and physiochemical advantages of ZIFs in catalytic applications, then introduces promising regulatory approaches for advancing the kinetic process in emerging CO2 reduction, water splitting and N2 reduction applications, before proposing perspective modification directions.
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- Jiaorong Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001, P.R. China.
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Lu L, Wu X. Heteronuclear Dual Metal Atom Electrocatalysts for Water-Splitting Reactions. Molecules 2024; 29:1812. [PMID: 38675632 PMCID: PMC11055143 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogen is considered a promising substitute for traditional fossil fuels because of its widespread sources, high calorific value of combustion, and zero carbon emissions. Electrocatalytic water-splitting to produce hydrogen is also deemed to be an ideal approach; however, it is a challenge to make highly efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are considered the most promising candidate to replace traditional noble metal catalysts. Compared with SACs, dual-atom catalysts (DACs) are capable of greater attraction, including higher metal loading, more versatile active sites, and excellent catalytic activity. In this review, several general synthetic strategies and structural characterization methods of DACs are introduced, and recent experimental advances in water-splitting reactions are discussed. The authors hope that this review provides insights and inspiration to researchers regarding DACs in electrocatalytic water-splitting.
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- Lu Lu
- Paris Curie Engineer School, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Tang T, Bai X, Wang Z, Guan J. Structural engineering of atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5082-5112. [PMID: 38577377 PMCID: PMC10988631 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00569d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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As a burgeoning category of heterogeneous catalysts, atomic catalysts have been extensively researched in the field of electrocatalysis. To satisfy different electrocatalytic reactions, single-atom catalysts (SACs), diatomic catalysts (DACs) and triatomic catalysts (TACs) have been successfully designed and synthesized, in which microenvironment structure regulation is the core to achieve high-efficiency catalytic activity and selectivity. In this review, the effect of the geometric and electronic structure of metal active centers on catalytic performance is systematically introduced, including substrates, central metal atoms, and the coordination environment. Then theoretical understanding of atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis is innovatively discussed, including synergistic effects, defect coupled spin state change and crystal field distortion spin state change. In addition, we propose the challenges to optimize atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis applications, including controlled synthesis, increasing the density of active sites, enhancing intrinsic activity, and improving the stability. Moreover, the structure-function relationships of atomic catalysts in the CO2 reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, and oxygen evolution reaction are highlighted. To facilitate the development of high-performance atomic catalysts, several technical challenges and research orientations are put forward.
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- Tianmi Tang
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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Pei Z, Zhang H, Guo Y, Luan D, Gu X, Lou XWD. Atomically Dispersed Fe Sites Regulated by Adjacent Single Co Atoms Anchored on N-P Co-Doped Carbon Structures for Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306047. [PMID: 37496431 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Manipulating the coordination environment and electron distribution for heterogeneous catalysts at the atomic level is an effective strategy to improve electrocatalytic performance but remains challenging. Herein, atomically dispersed Fe and Co anchored on nitrogen, phosphorus co-doped carbon hollow nanorod structures (FeCo-NPC) are rationally designed and synthesized. The as-prepared FeCo-NPC catalyst exhibits significantly boosted electrocatalytic kinetics and greatly upshifts the half-wave potential for the oxygen reduction reaction. Furthermore, when utilized as the cathode, the FeCo-NPC catalyst also displays excellent zinc-air battery performance. Experimental and theoretical results demonstrate that the introduction of single Co atoms with Co-N/P coordination around isolated Fe atoms induces asymmetric electron distribution, resulting in the suitable adsorption/desorption ability for oxygen intermediates and the optimized reaction barrier, thereby improving the electrocatalytic activity.
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- Zhihao Pei
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459
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- KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Liu H, Zhang T, Cui D, Zheng Y, Cheng Y, Wang G, Chen L. Defective ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks for efficient solar-powered water oxidation via the ligand competition and etching effect. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:664-671. [PMID: 38071815 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks are considered to be promising electrocatalytic materials due to their ultrathin lamellar structure, ultrahigh porosity and large surface area, but there are still many challenges such as the embedding of organic ligands leading to low density of active sites and poor conductivity. Herein, we synthesize two-dimensional ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks nanosheet electrocatalysts via the one-step hydrothermal hydrogen peroxide etching method. The prepared FcNi-BDC-H2O2/NF exhibits excellent oxygen evolution reaction performance with a current density of 100 mA·cm-2 at only 258 mV and a small driving potential of 1.542 V (10 mA·cm-2) is required to achieve overall water splitting. Significantly, an overall water-cracked cell using a solar cell assembly achieves the solar hydrogen conversion efficiency of 19.5%. The introduction of high electronegativity ferrocene and the etching of H2O2 increase the Ni3+ content of FcNi-BDC-H2O2, and expose more unsaturated active sites, which improve the intrinsic activity of the catalysts and the mass transfer rate during the catalytic process. Moreover, the FcNi-BDC-H2O2/NF demonstrates significant urea oxidation reaction performance, achieving a potential of 1.35 V and producing 10 mA·cm-2. This study presents a viable approach to investigating highly efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction and urea oxidation reaction using MOF-based bifunctional catalysts.
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- Huan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/State Key Laboratory Incubation Base for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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Li Y, Li Y, Sun H, Gao L, Jin X, Li Y, Lv Z, Xu L, Liu W, Sun X. Current Status and Perspectives of Dual-Atom Catalysts Towards Sustainable Energy Utilization. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:139. [PMID: 38421549 PMCID: PMC10904713 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01347-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The exploration of sustainable energy utilization requires the implementation of advanced electrochemical devices for efficient energy conversion and storage, which are enabled by the usage of cost-effective, high-performance electrocatalysts. Currently, heterogeneous atomically dispersed catalysts are considered as potential candidates for a wide range of applications. Compared to conventional catalysts, atomically dispersed metal atoms in carbon-based catalysts have more unsaturated coordination sites, quantum size effect, and strong metal-support interactions, resulting in exceptional catalytic activity. Of these, dual-atomic catalysts (DACs) have attracted extensive attention due to the additional synergistic effect between two adjacent metal atoms. DACs have the advantages of full active site exposure, high selectivity, theoretical 100% atom utilization, and the ability to break the scaling relationship of adsorption free energy on active sites. In this review, we summarize recent research advancement of DACs, which includes (1) the comprehensive understanding of the synergy between atomic pairs; (2) the synthesis of DACs; (3) characterization methods, especially aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron spectroscopy; and (4) electrochemical energy-related applications. The last part focuses on great potential for the electrochemical catalysis of energy-related small molecules, such as oxygen reduction reaction, CO2 reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, and N2 reduction reaction. The future research challenges and opportunities are also raised in prospective section.
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- Yizhe Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Xinjiang Coal Mine Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Research Center, Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Ürümqi, 830023, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China.
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Xu HM, Zhu HR, Zhang ZJ, Huang CJ, Shuai TY, Zhan QN, Li GR. Co/Co 3O 4 Heterojunctions Encased in Porous N-Doped Carbon Nanocapsules for High-Performance Cathode of Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:3702-3711. [PMID: 38335057 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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A long-term goal of rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) has always been to design bifunctional electrocatalysts that are robust, effective, and affordable for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). It has become a feasible method to construct metal/metal oxide interfaces to achieve superior electrocatalytic performance for ORR and OER by enhanced charge transfer. In this study, Co/Co3O4 heterojunctions were successfully prepared and encased in porous N-doped mesoporous carbon (Co/Co3O4@NC) via a simple condensation-carbonization-etching method. The extensive specific surface area of Co/Co3O4@NC facilitates effective interaction between the electrolyte and the catalyst, thereby enabling sufficient exposure of active sites for the ORR and the OER, consequently enhancing the rate of transport of active species. The well-designed Co/Co3O4@NC delivers superior ORR catalytic activity with a half-wave potential of 0.82 V (vs RHE) and a low overpotential of 347 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for OER in alkaline solution. The power density of Co/Co3O4@NC-based alkaline aqueous ZAB (156.5 mW cm-2) is superior to the commercial Pt/C + IrO2-based alkaline aqueous ZAB, and the cycling stability of ZAB is up to 220 h. In addition, Co/Co3O4@NC-based ZAB shows a high power density (50.1 mW cm-2). The construction of metal/metal oxide heterojunction encased in N-doped mesoporous carbon provides a novel route for the design of bifunctional electrocatalysts for high-performance ZABs.
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- Hui-Min Xu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Qu Y, Zhuang L, Bao W, Li C, Chen H, He S, Yao H, Si Q. Atomically dispersed nanozyme-based synergistic mild photothermal/nanocatalytic therapy for eradicating multidrug-resistant bacteria and accelerating infected wound healing. RSC Adv 2024; 14:7157-7171. [PMID: 38419673 PMCID: PMC10900182 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08431k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Constructing a synergistic multiple-modal antibacterial platform for multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacterial eradication and effective treatment of infected wounds remains an important and challenging goal. Herein, we developed a multifunctional Cu/Mn dual single-atom nanozyme (Cu/Mn-DSAzymes)-based synergistic mild photothermal/nanocatalytic-therapy for a MDR bacterium-infected wound. Cu/Mn-DSAzymes with collaborative effects exhibit remarkable dual CAT-like and OXD-like enzyme activities and could efficiently catalyze cascade enzymatic reactions with a low level of H2O2 as an initial reactant to produce reparative O2 and lethal ˙O2-. Moreover, a black N-doped carbon nanosheet supports of Cu/Mn-DSAzymes show superior NIR-II-triggered photothermal performance, endowing them with photothermal-enhanced dual enzyme catalysis. In addition, such enhanced dual enzyme catalysis likely improves the susceptibility and lethality of photothermal effects on MDR bacteria. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that Cu/Mn-DSAzyme-mediated synergistic nanocatalytic and photothermal effects possess dramatic antibacterial outcomes against MDR bacteria and evidently reduced inflammation at wound sites. Moreover, the combined photothermal effect and O2 release mediated by Cu/Mn-DSAzymes promotes macrophage polarization to reparative M2 phenotype, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, considerably accelerating wound healing. Therefore, Cu/Mn-DSAzyme-based synergetic dual-modal antibacterial therapy is a promising strategy for MDR bacterium-infected wound treatment, owing to their excellent antibacterial ability and significant tissue remodeling effects.
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- Ying Qu
- College of Nursing, Inner Mongolia Minzu University Tongliao Inner Mongolia 028000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University 11 Fucheng Road, Haidian District Beijing 100048 P. R. China
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- College of Nursing, Inner Mongolia Minzu University Tongliao Inner Mongolia 028000 China
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- The Third Healthcare Department of the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beiing 100853 China
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- Pain Department, Eye Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100040 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University 11 Fucheng Road, Haidian District Beijing 100048 P. R. China
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- Pain Department, Eye Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100040 China
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- The Third Healthcare Department of the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beiing 100853 China
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Gong L, Qiu L, Xing X, Zhu J, Lu M, Dong F, Yu Y, Yu W. Coupling Fe-Co atomic pair to promote the selective reduction of nitroaromatics under mild conditions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169161. [PMID: 38092213 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Selectively reducing nitroaromatics into aromatic amines will not only remove nitroaromatic pollutants in waste effluents to reduce environmental risks, but also yield important feedstocks for chemical industrial manufactures. In this study, a FeCo-co-embedded N-doped Carbon (FeCo-N-C) catalyst with Fe-Co atomic pair has been identified with favorable activity, superior selectivity, excellent reusability, as well as outstanding performance in the treatment of real water. The combined results from theoretical study and experimental tests indicate that the improved catalytic performance of FeCo-N-C is owing to the narrowed band gap and electron delocalization caused by the Fe-Co atomic pair which can improve electron transport in its catalytic reaction. The results of isotope experiments and H* quenching experiments confirm that H2O is the source of hydrogen in catalytic reduction of PNP. FeCo-N-C is identified as a superior catalyst to replace multitudinous currently used noble-metal catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics in wastewater treatment.
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- Li Gong
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Agricultural Germplasm Resources Mining and Environmental Regulation, College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Cixi 315300, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, People's Republic of China.
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Lian Y, Xu J, Zhou W, Lin Y, Bai J. Research Progress on Atomically Dispersed Fe-N-C Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Molecules 2024; 29:771. [PMID: 38398523 PMCID: PMC10892989 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The efficiency and performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are primarily influenced by ORR electrocatalysts. In recent years, atomically dispersed metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts have gained significant attention due to their high active center density, high atomic utilization, and high activity. These catalysts are now considered the preferred alternative to traditional noble metal electrocatalysts. The unique properties of M-N-C catalysts are anticipated to enhance the energy conversion efficiency and lower the manufacturing cost of the entire system, thereby facilitating the commercialization and widespread application of fuel cell technology. This article initially delves into the origin of performance and degradation mechanisms of Fe-N-C catalysts from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. Building on this foundation, the focus shifts to strategies aimed at enhancing the activity and durability of atomically dispersed Fe-N-C catalysts. These strategies encompass the use of bimetallic atoms, atomic clusters, heteroatoms (B, S, and P), and morphology regulation to optimize catalytic active sites. This article concludes by detailing the current challenges and future prospects of atomically dispersed Fe-N-C catalysts.
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- Yuebin Lian
- School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China; (J.X.)
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China; (J.X.)
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- Research Center of Secondary Resources and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China;
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- Research Center of Secondary Resources and Environment, School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213022, China;
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Fan HS, Liang X, Ma FX, Zhang G, Liu ZQ, Zhen L, Zeng XC, Xu CY. Low-Potential Iodide Oxidation Enables Dual-Atom CoFe─N─C Catalysts for Ultra-Stable and High-Energy-Efficiency Zn-Air Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307863. [PMID: 37822157 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The low energy efficiency and limited cycling life of rechargeable Zn-air batteries (ZABs) arising from the sluggish oxygen reduction/evolution reactions (ORR/OERs) severely hinder their commercial deployment. Herein, a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived strategy associated with subsequent thermal fixing treatment is proposed to fabricate dual-atom CoFe─N─C nanorods (Co1 Fe1 ─N─C NRs) containing atomically dispersed bimetallic Co/Fe sites, which can promote the energy efficiency and cyclability of ZABs simultaneously by introducing the low-potential oxidation redox reactions. Compared to the mono-metallic nanorods, Co1 Fe1 ─N─C NRs exhibit remarkable ORR performance including a positive half-wave potential of 0.933 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) in alkaline electrolyte. Surprisingly, after introducing the potassium iodide (KI) additive, the oxidation overpotential of Co1 Fe1 ─N─C NRs to reach 10 mA cm-2 can be significantly reduced by 395 mV compared to the conventional destructive OER. Theoretical calculations show that the markedly decreased overpotential of iodide oxidation can be ascribed to the synergistic effects of neighboring Co─Fe diatomic sites as the unique adsorption sites. Overall, aqueous ZABs assembled with Co1 Fe1 ─N─C NRs and KI as the air-cathode catalyst and electrolyte additive, respectively, can deliver a low charging voltage of 1.76 V and ultralong cycling stability of over 230 h with a high energy efficiency of ≈68%.
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- Hong-Shuang Fan
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Micro-Systems and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Micro-Systems and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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Chen J, Qian J. Insights on MOF-derived metal-carbon nanostructures for oxygen evolution. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 38269643 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt04263d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Electrochemical water splitting has been regarded a promising method for the production of green hydrogen, addressing the need for efficient energy conversion and storage. However, it is severely hindered by the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) because of its multi-step four-electron transfer pathway with sluggish reaction kinetics. Microporous metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs), by virtue of large specific surface area, high porosity, tunable composition and morphology, find widespread use as precursors of metal-carbon nanostructures. The resulting carbon nanomaterials can well inherit the characteristics and advantages of the crystalline MOF precursors, and exhibit versatile application prospects in the fields of environment and energy, particularly in OER. Herein, a meticulous overview of the synthesis strategy for MOF-derived metal-carbon nanostructures and the origins of their enhanced OER properties has been demonstrated. We comprehensively illustrate these aspects across three dimensions: MOF selection, metal introduction, and carbon structures. Finally, the challenges and future prospects for this emerging field will be presented.
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- Junliang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, P. R. China.
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Jaramillo D, Alvarez G, Díaz C, Pérez S, Muñoz Saldaña J, Sierra L, López BL, Moreno-Zuria A, Mohamedi M, Palacio R. Porous carbonaceous materials simultaneously dispersing N, Fe and Co as bifunctional catalysts for the ORR and OER: electrochemical performance in a prototype of a Zn-air battery. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 38236157 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03330a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Infiltration of the mesoporous structure of SBA-15 silica as a hard template with phenanthroline complexes of Fe3+ and Co2+ allowed the simultaneous dispersion of nitrogen, iron and cobalt species on the surface of the obtained carbonaceous CMK-3 silica replica, with potential as bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts for the cathodic oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR and OER). The textural properties and mesopore structure depended on the composition of the material. The carbonaceous FeCoNCMK-3 (1/1), obtained with an Fe/Co molar ratio of 1/1, exhibited an ordered cylindrical mesoporous structure with a high mesopore volume, a rather homogeneous composition in terms of total and surface concentrations of iron and cobalt, and a balanced presence of pyridinic-, pyrrolic- and graphitic-N species. FeCoNCMK-3 (1/1) could improve the ORR kinetics by adsorption and reduction of O2 through the 4-electron mechanism with a current density of -17.37 mA cm-2, Eonset of 1.13 V vs. RHE and E1/2 of 0.75 V when compared to metal-free, monometallic or bimetallic electrocatalysts with a higher amount of cobalt than that of iron. In addition, FeCoNCMK-3 (1/1) exhibited activity for the OER, presenting lower values of Eonset (1.52 V), Ej10 (1.78 V) and the Tafel slope (76.3 mV dec-1) with respect to other catalysts. When evaluated as a cathode in a prototype of a Zn-air battery, FeCoNCMK-3 (1/1) exhibited a high open circuit voltage of 1.41 V, a peak power density of 66.84 mW cm-2, a large specific capacity of 818.88 mA h gZn-1, and cycling for 20 h but with deactivation upon cycling.
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- Daniela Jaramillo
- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Proyección Térmica (CENAPROT), Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Libramiento Norponiente 2000 Fracc. Real de Juriquilla, 76230 Querétaro, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Proyección Térmica (CENAPROT), Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Libramiento Norponiente 2000 Fracc. Real de Juriquilla, 76230 Querétaro, Mexico
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- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications (EMT), 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec Canada, J3X1P7, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications (EMT), 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec Canada, J3X1P7, Canada
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- Grupo de Investigación Ciencia de los Materiales, Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No 52 - 21, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia.
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Zhang T, Luo D, Xiao H, Liang X, Zhang F, Zhuang H, Xu M, Dai W, Qi S, Zheng L, Gao Q. Nonmetallic-Bonding Fe-Mn Diatomic Pairs Anchored on Hollow Carbonaceous Nanodisks for High-Performance Li-S Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306806. [PMID: 37688339 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The issues of polysulfide shuttling and lethargic sulfur redox reaction (SROR) kinetics are the toughest obstacles of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery. Herein, integrating the merits of increased density of metal sites and synergistic catalytic effect, a unique single-atom catalyst (SAC) with nonmetallic-bonding Fe-Mn diatomic pairs anchored on hollow nitrogen-doped carbonaceous nanodisk (denoted as FeMnDA@NC) is successfully constructed and well characterized by aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, etc. Density functional theory calculation indicates that the Fe-Mn diatomic pairs can effectively inhibit the shuttle effect by enhancing the adsorption ability retarding the polysulfide migration and accelerate the SROR kinetics. As a result, the Li-S battery assembled with FeMnDA@NC modified separator possesses an excellent electrochemical performance with ultrahigh specific capacities of 1419 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and 885 mAh g-1 at 3.0 C, respectively. An outstanding specific capacity of 1165 mAh g-1 is achieved at 1.0 C and maintains at 731 mAh g-1 after 700 cycles. Notably, the assembled Li-S battery with a high sulfur loading of 5.35 mg cm-2 harvests a practical areal capacity of 5.70 mAh cm-2 at 0.2 C. A new perspective is offered here to construct advanced SACs suitable for the Li-S battery.
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- Tengfei Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Peng Cheng Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Li Z, Zhang L, Zhu Q, Ke Z, Hu G. Spatial separation strategy to construct N/S co-doped carbon nanobox embedded with asymmetrically coupled Fe-Co pair-site for boosted reversible oxygen electrocatalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1577-1587. [PMID: 37812835 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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The fabrication of a remarkably efficient iron-metal-based pair-site, constrained within carbon support, presents a significant and intricate undertaking, primarily attributable to the propensity of proximate metallic entities to amalgamate into the alloy state. In response to this challenge, a spatial segregation approach was conceptualized, aiming to synthesize an N/S co-doped carbon nanobox hosting an asymmetrically coupled Fe-Co pair-site. This engineered nanostructure manifested remarkable electrocatalytic properties, notably featuring a superb half-wave potential of 0.903 V for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and a commendable overpotential of 0.296 V at 10 mA/cm2 for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Additionally, a homemade Zn-air battery incorporating this nanohybrid catalyst demonstrated a discharge capacity of 737 mAh/g, a specific maximum power density of 239 mW/cm2 as well as notable durability. Work-function calculations suggested that the electronic interaction between Fe and Co phases, along with the synergetic catalysis of N/S co-doped carbon substrate, could facilitate charge redistribution at the interface, create abundant active sites, and optimize the adsorption-desorption energy of oxygen species on the active center, thus markedly reducing the ORR/OER catalytic reaction barriers. These findings highlight a new strategy for designing and synthesizing efficient bifunctional carbon-based catalysts for energy storage and conversion devices.
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- Ziyao Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232001, PR China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, PR China.
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Zhang J, Zhao Y, Zhao W, Wang J, Hu Y, Huang C, Zou X, Liu Y, Zhang D, Lu X, Fan H, Hou Y. Improving Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution through Local Field Distortion in Mg/Fe Dual-site Catalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202314303. [PMID: 37942727 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Transition metal single atom electrocatalysts (SACs) with metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) configuration show great potential in oxygen evolution reaction (OER), whereby the spin-dependent electrons must be allowed to transfer along reactants (OH- /H2 O, singlet spin state) and products (O2 , triplet spin state). Therefore, it is imperative to modulate the spin configuration in M-N-C to enhance the spin-sensitive OER energetics, which however remains a significant challenge. Herein, we report a local field distortion induced intermediate to low spin transition by introducing a main-group element (Mg) into the Fe-N-C architecture, and decode the underlying origin of the enhanced OER activity. We unveil that, the large ionic radii mismatch between Mg2+ and Fe2+ can cause a FeN4 in-plane square local field deformation, which triggers a favorable spin transition of Fe2+ from intermediate (dxy 2 dxz 2 dyz 1 dz2 1 , 2.96 μB ) to low spin (dxy 2 dxz 2 dyz 2 , 0.95 μB ), and consequently regulate the thermodyna-mics of the elementary step with desired Gibbs free energies. The as-obtained Mg/Fe dual-site catalyst demonstrates a superior OER activity with an overpotential of 224 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and an electrolysis voltage of only 1.542 V at 10 mA cm-2 in the overall water splitting, which outperforms those of the state-of-the-art transition metal SACs.
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- Jing Zhang
- College of Sciences&Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences&Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory for Magneto Electric Materials and Devices (BKLMMD), Beijing, 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- College of Sciences&Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- College of Sciences&Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- College of Sciences&Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory for Magneto Electric Materials and Devices (BKLMMD), Beijing, 100871, China
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Qiu X, Zhuang L, Yuan J, Wang H, Dong X, He S, Guan S, Chang Z, Bao P. Constructing multifunctional Cu Single-Atom nanozyme for synergistic nanocatalytic Therapy-Mediated Multidrug-Resistant bacteria infected wound healing. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:1712-1725. [PMID: 37672974 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Developing an effective strategy to combat multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and promote wound healing without overuse of antibiotics remains an important and challenging goal. Herein, we established a synergistic reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS)-mediated nanocatalytic therapy, which was consisted of a multifunctional Cu single-atom nanozyme loaded with the l-arginine (l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes) and a low level of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a trigger. l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes can possess excellent dual enzyme-like activities: catalase (CAT)-like activity that decompose H2O2 into O2, and subsequent oxidase (OXD)-like activity that convert O2 to cytotoxic superoxide anion radical (•O2-). Meanwhile, l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes can also be triggered by H2O2 to release nitric oxide (NO), which can continue to react with •O2- to generate more lethal peroxynitrite (ONOO-). Collectively, the synergistic ROS and RNS mediated by l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes endow the treatment system with an outstanding antibacterial ability against MDR bacteria and reduce the inflammation at the wound site. Furthermore, l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes-mediated NO and O2 release promote the cell proliferation, collagen synthesis, and the angiogenesis, as well as facilitate macrophage polarization to reparative M2 phenotype, thereby accelerating wound closure and tissue remodeling. Therefore, l-Arg@Cu-SAzymes-based synergistic nanocatalytic therapy can be regarded as a promising strategy for MDR bacterial infected wounds treatment, owing to their potent antibacterial efficacy and enhanced tissue remodeling effects.
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- Xiaochen Qiu
- Senior Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- The 8th Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- The 8th Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- Senior Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- The 8th Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100091, China.
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- The 8th Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100091, China.
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Kang Y, Li J, Zhang S, Xiao Y, Lu G, Lei Z. Enhancement of Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Introducing Lanthanum Species in the Carbon Shell. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55679-55691. [PMID: 37978919 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The development of cost-effective non-noble metal electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) opens up the possibility for sustainable energy systems. Herein, we report a surface overcoating strategy with lanthanum organic complex (La-OC) as the precursor to prepare lanthanum species (La-SPc) encapsulated in nitrogen, fluorine, and sulfur self-doped porous carbon (NFS-PC) composites (La-SPc@NFS-PC) for efficient ORR and OER. The La-SPc is introduced not only as a promoter to increase the electrochemical stability of the La-SPc@NFS-PC catalysts but also to tailor the electronic structure of NFS-PC due to the unique electrochemical properties of La-SPc. In addition, the integration of La-SPc and NFS-PC can improve the electronic conductivity of composites by inducing electron redistribution and lowering the band gap, which is advantageous in enhancing the kinetics of charge transfer. Simultaneously, benefiting from the optimized porous structure and positive cooperation of La-SPc with NFS-PC shells, the obtained La-SPc@NFS-PC-3 delivers robust bifunctional ORR/OER activities and stabilities. More importantly, the Zn-air battery (ZAB) assembled with La-SPc@NFS-PC-3 demonstrates an outstanding power density (181.1 mW cm-2) and long cycling life, outperforming the commercial Pt/C. This work offers a rational approach to preparing high-efficiency rare-earth-based catalysts and provides potential applications in ZABs.
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- Yumao Kang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Xie X, Zhai Z, Peng L, Zhang J, Shang L, Zhang T. Recent advances in bifunctional dual-sites single-atom catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis toward rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:2862-2875. [PMID: 37884426 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) with high energy density and low pollutant emissions are regarded as the promising energy storage and conversion devices. However, the sluggish kinetics and complex four-electron processes of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction occurring at air electrodes in rechargeable ZABs pose significant challenges for their large-scale application. Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts (SACs) exhibit great potential in oxygen electrocatalysis, but needs to further improve their bifunctional electrocatalytic performance, which is highly related to the coordination environment of the active sites. As an extension of SACs, dual-sites SACs with wide combination of two active sites provide limitless opportunities to tailor coordination environment at the atomic level and improve catalytic performance. The review systematically summarizes recent achievements in the fabrication of dual-site SACs as bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts, starting by illustrating the design fundament of the electrocatalysts according to their catalytic mechanisms. Subsequently, metal-nonmetal-atom synergies and dual-metal-atom synergies to synthesize dual-sites SACs toward enhancing rechargeable ZABs performance are overviewed. Finally, the perspectives and challenges for the development of dual-sites SACs are proposed, shedding light on the rational design of efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for practical rechargeable ZABs.
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- Xiaoying Xie
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Zhu X, Liu G, Tao X, Huang P, Wang Q, Chen G, Yang J, Zhang L, Zhou Y. Role of the Metal Precursor in Preparing Dual-Atom Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:41708-41717. [PMID: 37970012 PMCID: PMC10633877 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have arisen as a novel type of heterogeneous catalyst that extends from single-atom catalysts (SACs) by incorporating two kinds of metals. These materials have demonstrated enhanced performance when compared to SACs. The choice of metal precursors plays an important role in the synthesis of DACs. Here, we choose Fe and Co as DAC models and study types, contents, molar ratios of two precursors, and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity. The Fe,Co DACs were synthesized by an adsorption-annealing approach, using nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon (NC) as the support. As a result, the adsorption ability of metal precursors on the support determines the metal loadings in Fe and Co DACs, leading to differences in ORR performance. The Fe precursors win the adsorption competitions in most cases, resulting in a much higher loading than that of Co precursors. Importantly, it is difficult to increase the precursor content by simply increasing the initial amount. Choosing the right combination of metal precursors, such as ferrocene and cobalt chloride, can yield Fe,Co DACs with enhanced ORR performance..
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- Xiu Zhu
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute
of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz 55128, Germany
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute
for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21-10, Sapporo 001-0021, Japan
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Food Chemistry &; Center for Advancing Electronics
Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität
Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute
of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
- Max
Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz 55128, Germany
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Zhou S, Chen C, Xia J, Li L, Qian X, Arif M, Yin F, Dai G, He G, Chen Q, Chen H. 3D Hollow Hierarchical Porous Carbon with Fe-N 4 -OH Single-Atom Sites for High-Performance Zn-Air Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302464. [PMID: 37594730 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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The development of innovative and efficient Fe-N-C catalysts is crucial for the widespread application of zinc-air batteries (ZABs), where the inherent oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity of Fe single-atom sites needs to be optimized to meet the practical application. Herein, a three-dimensional (3D) hollow hierarchical porous electrocatalyst (ZIF8@FePMPDA-920) rich in asymmetric Fe-N4 -OH moieties as the single atomic sites is reported. The Fe center is in a penta-coordinated geometry with four N atoms and one O atom to form Fe-N4 -OH configuration. Compared to conventional Fe-N4 configuration, this unique structure can weaken the adsorption of intermediates by reducing the electron density of the Fe center for oxygen binding, which decreases the energy barrier of the rate-determining steps (RDS) to accelerate the ORR and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) processes for ZABs. The rechargeable liquid ZABs (LZABs) equipped with ZIF8@FePMPDA-920 display a high power density of 123.11 mW cm-2 and a long cycle life (300 h). The relevant flexible all-solid-state ZABs (FASSZABs) also display outstanding foldability and cyclical stability. This work provides a new perspective for the structural design of single-atom catalysts in the energy conversion and storage areas.
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- Shilong Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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Wang H, Pei Y, Wang K, Zuo Y, Wei M, Xiong J, Zhang P, Chen Z, Shang N, Zhong D, Pei P. First-Row Transition Metals for Catalyzing Oxygen Redox. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304863. [PMID: 37469215 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries are widely recognized as a highly promising technology for energy conversion and storage, offering a cost-effective and viable alternative to commercial lithium-ion batteries due to their unique advantages. However, the practical application and commercialization of zinc-air batteries are hindered by the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Recently, extensive research has focused on the potential of first-row transition metals (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu) as promising alternatives to noble metals in bifunctional ORR/OER electrocatalysts, leveraging their high-efficiency electrocatalytic activity and excellent durability. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent advancements in the mechanisms of ORR/OER, the performance of bifunctional electrocatalysts, and the preparation strategies employed for electrocatalysts based on first-row transition metals in alkaline media for zinc-air batteries. The paper concludes by proposing several challenges and highlighting emerging research trends for the future development of bifunctional electrocatalysts based on first-row transition metals.
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- Hengwei Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Zhao S, Ran S, Shi N, Liu M, Sun W, Yu Y, Zhu Z. Structural Design Induced Electronic Optimization in Single-Phase MoCoP Nanocrystal for Boosting Oxygen Reduction, Oxygen Evolution, and Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302414. [PMID: 37420333 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Structural and compositional design of multifunctional materials is critical for electrocatalysis, but their rational modulation and effective synthesis remain a challenge. Herein, a controllable one-pot synthesis for construction of trifunctional sites and preparation of porous structures is adopted for synthesizing dispersed MoCoP sites on N, P codoped carbonized substance. This tunable synthetic strategy also endorses the exploration of the electrochemical activities of Mo (Co)-based unitary, Mo/Co-based dual and MoCo-based binary metallic sites. Eventually benefiting from the structural regulation, MoCoP-NPC shows excellent oxygen reduction abilities with a half-wave potential of 0.880 V, and outstanding oxygen evolution and hydrogen evolution performance with an overpotential of 316 mV and 91 mV, respectively. MoCoP-NPC-based Zn-air battery achieves excellent cycle stability for 300 h and a high open-circuit voltage of 1.50 V. When assembled in a water-splitting device, MoCoP-NPC reaches 10 mA cm-2 at 1.65 V. Theoretical calculations demonstrate that the Co atom in the single-phase MoCoP has a low energy barrier for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) owing to the migration of Co 3d orbital toward the Fermi level. This work shows a simplified method for controllable preparation of prominent trifunctional catalysts.
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- Songlin Zhao
- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of, Hainan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nano-science and Nano-technology, College of Physical Science and Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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