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Cao X, Cui M, Fang K, Yan L, Gong H, Zhang Y, Zheng X, Yang R. Ruthenium atoms anchored on oxygen-modified molybdenum disulfide with strong interfacial coupling as efficient and stable catalysts for lithium-oxygen batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 679:234-242. [PMID: 39362148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.226] [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: 08/13/2024] [Revised: 09/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Rechargeable non-aqueous lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs) have garnered increasing attention owing to their high theoretical energy density. However, their slow cathodic kinetics hinder efficient battery reactions. Nanoscale catalysts can effectively enhance electrocatalytic activity and atomic utilization efficiency. However, the agglomeration of nanoscale catalysts (such as cluster and single atoms) during continuous discharge/charge cycles leads to decreased electrochemical performance and poor cyclic stability. Herein, the ruthenium (Ru) atomic sites anchored on an O-doped molybdenum disulfide (O-MoS2) catalyst (designated as Ru/O-MoS2) was fabricated using a facile impregnation and calcination method. Strong Ru-O coupling between Ru atoms and the O-MoS2 substrate optimizes the localized electronic structure, resulting in improved electrochemical performance and enhanced resistance to Ostwald ripening. When employed as a cathode catalyst for LOBs, Ru/O-MoS2 catalyst exhibits a high reversible specific capacity (18700.5 (±59.8) mAh g-1), good rate capability, and enhanced long-term stability (115 cycles, 1200 h). This study encourages facile and efficient strategies for the development of effective and stable electrocatalysts for use in LOBs.
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- Xuecheng Cao
- Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China; College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Yin Z, Xiong L, Su NQ. Beyond Catalysts: Exploring Discharge Product Growth and Intrinsic Overpotential in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. J Chem Theory Comput 2024. [PMID: 39226434 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.4c00789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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The lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) battery, renowned for its exceptionally high theoretical energy density, is poised to revolutionize next-generation energy storage systems. However, its practical application depends on overcoming several challenges, particularly the high cathode overpotential, which significantly diminishes the battery's energy efficiency and durability. This study delves into the interactions at the cathode surface during oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR/OER), extending the analysis beyond the initial reaction stages to encompass the extensive charge-discharge process. We introduce and define the concepts of intrinsic equilibrium potential and intrinsic overpotential, demonstrating that these critical parameters are predominantly influenced by the growth of discharge products, rather than the catalysts, thereby underscoring the inherent properties of the battery. This shift in focus from merely enhancing cathode catalysts to understanding and leveraging the intrinsic characteristics of the battery discharge process opens new avenues for optimizing and enhancing the performance of large-scale Li-O2 batteries. Furthermore, our findings indicate potential broader applications to other metal-oxygen systems, paving the way for the design of high-capacity, high-efficiency energy storage technologies.
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- Zhengxuan Yin
- Center for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Center for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Center for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Liu X, Zhou Y, Lin J, Xiao X, Wang Z, Jia L, Li M, Yang K, Fan J, Yang W, Li G. Directional Growth and Density Modulation of Single-Atom Platinum for Efficient Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406650. [PMID: 38818631 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406650] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Dispersion of single atoms (SAs) in the host is important for optimizing catalytic activity. Herein, we propose a novel strategy to tune oxygen vacancies in CeO2-X directionally anchoring the single atom platinum (PtSA), which is uniformly dispersed on the rGO. The catalyst's performance for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) can be enhanced by controlling different densities of CeO2-X in rGO. The PtSA performs best optimally densified and loaded on homogeneous and moderately densified CeO2-X/rGO (PtSA-M-CeO2-X/rGO). It exhibited higher activity in HER with an overpotential of 25 mV at 0.5 M H2SO4 and 33 mV at 1 KOH than that of almost reported electrocatalysts. Furthermore, it exhibited stability for 90 hours at -100 mA cm-2 in 1 KOH and -150 mA cm-2 in 0.5 M H2SO4 conditions, respectively. Through comprehensive experiments and theoretical calculations, the suitable dispersion density of PtSA on the defects of CeO2-X with more active sites gives the potential for practical applications. This research paves the way for developing single-atom catalysts with exceptional catalytic activity and stability, holding promise in advanced green energy conversion through defects engineering.
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- Xinyang Liu
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Computational Physical Sciences (MOE), State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics, and Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093, Shanghai, P. R. China
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Wang W, Li S, Qiang Q, Wu K, Pan X, Su W, Cai J, Shen Z, Yang Y, Li C, Zhang T. Catalytic Refining Lignin-Derived Monomers: Seesaw Effect between Nanoparticle and Single-Atom Pt. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202404683. [PMID: 38771068 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404683] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Pt automatically adsorbed on oxygen vacancy of TiO2 via an in situ interfacial redox reaction, resulting in atomically dispersion of Pt on TiO2. In the upgrading of lignin-derived 4-propylguaiacol, single-atom catalyst (SAC) Pt/TiO2-H achieved a conversion of 96.9 % and a demethoxylation selectivity of 93.3 % under 3 MPa H2 at 250 °C for 3 h, markedly different from the performance of nanoparticle counterpart that gave deep deoxygenation selectivity over 99.0 %. The high demethoxylation activity of SAC Pt/TiO2-H is mainly attributed to its weak hydrogen spillover capacity that suppressed the benzene ring hydrogenation and the deep deoxygenation. Additionally, SAC Pt/TiO2-H reduced the energy barrier of CAr-OCH3 bond cleavage and accordingly lowered the Gibbs free energy of the demethoxylation reaction. This facile method could fabricate single-atom Au, Pd, Ir, and Ru supported on TiO2-H, demonstrating the generality of this strategy for the establishment of a library of SACs. Moreover, SAC exhibited versatile capacity in demethoxylation of different lignin-derived monomers and high stability. This study showcases the superiority of atomically dispersed metal catalysts for selective demethoxylation reactions and proposes a renewable alternative to fossil-based 4-alkylphenols through upgrading of lignin-derived monomers.
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- Weiyan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P.R.China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P.R.China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P.R.China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P.R.China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P.R.China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Sun Z, Lin X, Wang C, Tan Y, Dou W, Hu A, Cui J, Fan J, Yuan R, Zheng M, Dong Q. Constructing an Interlaced Catalytic Surface via Fluorine-Doped Bimetallic Oxides for Oxygen Electrode Processes in Li-O 2 Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2404319. [PMID: 38806164 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries, renowned for their high theoretical energy density, have garnered significant interest as prime candidates for future electric device development. However, their actual capacity is often unsatisfactory due to the passivation of active sites by solid-phase discharge products. Optimizing the growth and storage of these products is a crucial step in advancing Li-O2 batteries. Here, a fluorine-doped bimetallic cobalt-nickel oxide (CoNiO2- xFx/CC) with an interlaced catalytic surface (ICS) and a corncob-like structure is proposed as an oxygen electrode. Unlike conventional oxide electrodes with a "single adsorption catalytic mechanism," the ICS of CoNiO2- xFx/CC offers a "competitive adsorption catalytic mechanism," where oxygen sites facilitate oxygen conversion while fluorine sites contribute to the growth of Li2O2. This results in a change in Li2O2 morphology from a surface film to toroidal particles, effectively preventing the burial of active sites. Additionally, the unique open architecture aids in the capture and release of oxygen and the formation of well-contacted Li2O2/electrode interfaces, which benefits the complete decomposition of Li2O2 products. Consequently, the Li-O2 battery with a CoNiO2- xFx/CC cathode demonstrates a high specific capacity of up to 30923 mAh g-1 and a lifespan exceeding 580 cycles, surpassing most reported metal oxide-based cathodes.
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- Zongqiang Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, B-1348, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (i-ChEM), Engineering Research Centre of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China
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Li Y, Niu S, Liu P, Pan R, Zhang H, Ahmad N, Shi Y, Liang X, Cheng M, Chen S, Du J, Hu M, Wang D, Chen W, Li Y. Ruthenium Nanoclusters and Single Atoms on α-MoC/N-Doped Carbon Achieves Low-Input/Input-Free Hydrogen Evolution via Decoupled/Coupled Hydrazine Oxidation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316755. [PMID: 38739420 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316755] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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The hydrazine oxidation-assisted H2 evolution method promises low-input and input-free hydrogen production. However, developing high-performance catalysts for hydrazine oxidation (HzOR) and hydrogen evolution (HER) is challenging. Here, we introduce a bifunctional electrocatalyst α-MoC/N-C/RuNSA, merging ruthenium (Ru) nanoclusters (NCs) and single atoms (SA) into cubic α-MoC nanoparticles-decorated N-doped carbon (α-MoC/N-C) nanowires, through electrodeposition. The composite showcases exceptional activity for both HzOR and HER, requiring -80 mV and -9 mV respectively to reach 10 mA cm-2. Theoretical and experimental insights confirm the importance of two Ru species for bifunctionality: NCs enhance the conductivity, and its coexistence with SA balances the H ad/desorption for HER and facilitates the initial dehydrogenation during the HzOR. In the overall hydrazine splitting (OHzS) system, α-MoC/N-C/RuNSA excels as both anode and cathode materials, achieving 10 mA cm-2 at just 64 mV. The zinc hydrazine (Zn-Hz) battery assembled with α-MoC/N-C/RuNSA cathode and Zn foil anode can exhibit 97.3 % energy efficiency, as well as temporary separation of hydrogen gas during the discharge process. Therefore, integrating Zn-Hz with OHzS system enables self-powered H2 evolution, even in hydrazine sewage. Overall, the amalgamation of NCs with SA achieves diverse catalytic activities for yielding multifold hydrogen gas through advanced cell-integrated-electrolyzer system.
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- Yapeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, 266071, P. R. China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Division of Advanced Materials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Hong G, Zhang W. Nanoengineering of Cathode Catalysts for Li-O 2 Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16489-16504. [PMID: 38899523 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries have obtained widespread attention as next-generation energy storage systems due to their extremely high energy density. However, the high charge overpotential, attributed to the insulating property of Li2O2, significantly limits the energy efficiency and triggers solvent degradation. The high electrochemical activities of oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER) on the cathode are crucial for alleviating the high charging polarizations and enhancing the lifetime of Li-O2 batteries, which are also top challenges of state-of-art research. In this review, the scientific challenges and the proposed solutions in the development of cathode catalysts have been summarized. The recent research advancements on the nanoengineering of cathode catalysts for Li-O2 batteries have been comprehensively discussed, and the perspectives on the structure optimization are presented. Meanwhile, we have elucidated the structure-performance relationship between the electronic state and performance of the cathode catalysts at the nanoscale level. This review intends to provide guidelines for the design and construction of cathode catalysts in advanced Li-O2 batteries.
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- Yin Zhou
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Cheng Y, Dou Y, Xue P, Zhang Z, Chen X, Qiu J, Wang Y, Wei Y. Polyoxometalate Supported Single Transition Metal Atom as a Redox Mediator for Li-O 2 Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:12231-12239. [PMID: 38901842 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Keggin-type polyoxometalate (POM) supported single transition metal (TM) atom (TM1/POM) as an efficient soluble redox mediator for Li-O2 batteries is comprehensively investigated by first-principles calculations. Among the pristine POM and four kinds of TM1/POM (TM = Fe, Co, Ni, and Pt), Co1/POM not only maintains good structural and thermodynamic stability in oxidized and reduced states but also exhibits promising electro(chemical) catalytic performance for both oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in Li-O2 batteries with the lowest Gibbs free energy barriers. Further investigations demonstrate that the moderate binding strength of Li2-xO2 (x = 0, 1, and 2) intermediates on Co1/POM guarantees favorable Li2O2 formation and decomposition. Electronic structure analyses indicate that the introduced Co single atom as an electron transfer bridge can not only efficiently improve the electronic conductivity of POM but also regulate the bonding/antibonding states around the Fermi level of [Co1/POM-Li2O2]ox. The solvent effect on the OER catalytic performance and the electronic properties of [Co1/POM-Li2O2]ox with and without dimethyl sulfoxide solvent are also investigated.
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- Yingjie Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Functional Material Manufacturing (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- International Center for Materials Discovery, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defence, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defence, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defence, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Qin R, Chen G, Feng X, Weng J, Han Y. Ru/Ir-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Conditions: From Mechanisms, Optimizations to Challenges. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2309364. [PMID: 38501896 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The generation of green hydrogen by water splitting is identified as a key strategic energy technology, and proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is one of the desirable technologies for converting renewable energy sources into hydrogen. However, the harsh anode environment of PEMWE and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) involving four-electron transfer result in a large overpotential, which limits the overall efficiency of hydrogen production, and thus efficient electrocatalysts are needed to overcome the high overpotential and slow kinetic process. In recent years, noble metal-based electrocatalysts (e.g., Ru/Ir-based metal/oxide electrocatalysts) have received much attention due to their unique catalytic properties, and have already become the dominant electrocatalysts for the acidic OER process and are applied in commercial PEMWE devices. However, these noble metal-based electrocatalysts still face the thorny problem of conflicting performance and cost. In this review, first, noble metal Ru/Ir-based OER electrocatalysts are briefly classified according to their forms of existence, and the OER catalytic mechanisms are outlined. Then, the focus is on summarizing the improvement strategies of Ru/Ir-based OER electrocatalysts with respect to their activity and stability over recent years. Finally, the challenges and development prospects of noble metal-based OER electrocatalysts are discussed.
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- Rong Qin
- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710129, China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710129, China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710129, China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710129, China
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- Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710129, China
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Tian G, Xu H, Wang X, Wen X, Liu P, Liu S, Zeng T, Fan F, Wang S, Wang C, Zeng C, Shu C. Controllable Regulation of the Oxygen Redox Process in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries by High-Configuration-Entropy Spinel with an Asymmetric Octahedral Structure. ACS NANO 2024; 18:11849-11862. [PMID: 38662647 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Designing bifunctional electrocatalysts to boost oxygen redox reactions is critical for high-performance lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs). In this work, high-entropy spinel (Co0.2Mn0.2Ni0.2Fe0.2Cr0.2)3O4 (HEOS) is fabricated by modulating the internal configuration entropy of spinel and studied as the oxygen electrode catalyst in LOBs. Under the high-entropy atomic environment, the Co-O octahedron in spinel undergoes asymmetric deformation, and the reconfiguration of the electron structure around the Co sites leads to the upward shift of the d-orbital centers of the Co sites toward the Fermi level, which is conducive to the strong adsorption of redox intermediate LiO2 on the surface of the HEOS, ultimately forming a layer of a highly dispersed Li2O2 thin film. Thin-film Li2O2 is beneficial for ion diffusion and electron transfer at the electrode-electrolyte interface, which makes the product easy to decompose during the charge process, ultimately accelerating the kinetics of oxygen redox reactions in LOBs. Based on the above advantages, HEOS-based LOBs deliver high discharge/charge capacity (12.61/11.72 mAh cm-2) and excellent cyclability (424 cycles). This work broadens the way for the design of cathode catalysts to improve oxygen redox kinetics in LOBs.
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- Guilei Tian
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Lan J, Xu Y, Yan Y, Liu W, Liu X, Gu S, Zhou J, Wang M. Ultrafine PtCo alloy by pyrolysis etching-confined pyrolysis for enhanced hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:997-1009. [PMID: 38290326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) has been widely used as a precursor to developing efficient PtCo alloy catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, traditional in-situ pyrolysis strategies involve complicated interface structure modulating processes between ZIF-67 and Pt precursors, challenging large-scale synthesis. Herein, a "pyrolysis etching-confined pyrolysis" approach is developed to design confined PtCo alloy in porous frameworks of onion carbon derived from ZIF-67. The confined PtCo alloy with Pt content of only 5.39 wt% exhibits a distinct HER activity in both acid (η10: 5 mV and Tafel: 9 mV dec-1) and basic (η10: 33 mV and Tafel: 51 mV dec-1) media and a drastic enhancement in stability. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the strong electronic interaction between Pt and Co allows favorable electron redistribution, which affords a favorable hydrogen spillover on PtCo alloy compared with that of pristine Pt(111). Operational electrochemical impedance spectroscopy demonstrates that the Faraday reaction process is facilitated under acidic conditions, while the transfer of intermediates through the electric double-layer region under alkaline conditions is accelerated. This work not only offers a universal route for high-performance Pt-based alloy catalysts with metal-organic framework (MOF) precursors but also provides experimental evidence for the role of the electric double layer in electrocatalysis reactions.
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- Yi Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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- Key Lab of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum Architecture and Measurement (Ministry of Education), Beijing Key Lab of Nanophotonics & Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems, and School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Zhao Y, Guo X, Sun H, Tao L. Recent Advances in Flexible Wearable Technology: From Textile Fibers to Devices. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300361. [PMID: 38362667 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300361] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Smart textile fabrics have been widely investigated and used in flexible wearable electronics because of their unique structure, flexibility and breathability, which are highly desirable with integrated multifunctionality. Recent years have witnessed the rapid development of textile fiber-based flexible wearable devices. However, the pristine textile fibers still can't meet the high standards for practical flexible wearable devices, which calls for the development of some effective modification strategies. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the flexible wearable devices based on the textile fibers, putting special emphasis on the design and modifications of textile fibers. In addition, the applications of textile fibers in various fields and the critical role of textile fibers are also systematically discussed, which include the supercapacitors, sensors, triboelectric nanogenerators, thermoelectrics, and other self-powered electronic devices. Finally, the main challenges that should be overcome and some effective solutions are also manifested, which will guide the future development of more effective textile fiber-based flexible wearable devices.
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- Yitao Zhao
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Special Functional Textile Materials, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of High Performance Fiber Composites, JITRI-PGTEX Joint Innovation Center, PGTEX CHINA Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Jiangsu Ruilante New Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Province, YangZhou, 211400, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Special Functional Textile Materials, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Special Functional Textile Materials, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Special Functional Textile Materials, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Jiangsu Ruilante New Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Province, YangZhou, 211400, China
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Zhang E, Dong A, Yin K, Ye C, Zhou Y, Tan C, Li M, Zheng X, Wang Y, Gao X, Li H, Wang D, Guo S. Electron Localization in Rationally Designed Pt 1Pd Single-Atom Alloy Catalyst Enables High-Performance Li-O 2 Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2339-2344. [PMID: 38237055 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Li-O2 batteries (LOBs) are considered as one of the most promising energy storage devices due to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density, yet they face the critical issues of sluggish cathode redox kinetics during the discharge and charge processes. Here we report a direct synthetic strategy to fabricate a single-atom alloy catalyst in which single-atom Pt is precisely dispersed in ultrathin Pd hexagonal nanoplates (Pt1Pd). The LOB with the Pt1Pd cathode demonstrates an ultralow overpotential of 0.69 V at 0.5 A g-1 and negligible activity loss over 600 h. Density functional theory calculations show that Pt1Pd can promote the activation of the O2/Li2O2 redox couple due to the electron localization caused by the single Pt atom, thereby lowering the energy barriers for the oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions. Our strategy for designing single-atom alloy cathodic catalysts can address the sluggish oxygen redox kinetics in LOBs and other energy storage/conversion devices.
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- Erhuan Zhang
- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, Hebei, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facilities, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Su B, Kong Y, Wang S, Zuo S, Lin W, Fang Y, Hou Y, Zhang G, Zhang H, Wang X. Hydroxyl-Bonded Ru on Metallic TiN Surface Catalyzing CO 2 Reduction with H 2O by Infrared Light. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:27415-27423. [PMID: 38078702 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Synchronized conversion of CO2 and H2O into hydrocarbons and oxygen via infrared-ignited photocatalysis remains a challenge. Herein, the hydroxyl-coordinated single-site Ru is anchored precisely on the metallic TiN surface by a NaBH4/NaOH reforming method to construct an infrared-responsive HO-Ru/TiN photocatalyst. Aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ac-HAADF-STEM) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) confirm the atomic distribution of the Ru species. XAS and density functional theory (DFT) calculations unveil the formation of surface HO-RuN5-Ti Lewis pair sites, which achieves efficient CO2 polarization/activation via dual coordination with the C and O atoms of CO2 on HO-Ru/TiN. Also, implanting the Ru species on the TiN surface powerfully boosts the separation and transfer of photoinduced charges. Under infrared irradiation, the HO-Ru/TiN catalyst shows a superior CO2-to-CO transformation activity coupled with H2O oxidation to release O2, and the CO2 reduction rate can further be promoted by about 3-fold under simulated sunlight. With the key reaction intermediates determined by in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and predicted by DFT simulations, a possible photoredox mechanism of the CO2 reduction system is proposed.
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- Bo Su
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Gu Q, Xin Y, Tang X, Wu H, Guo S. Orbital Coupling of PbO 7 Node in Single-Crystal Metal-Organic Framework Enhances Li-O 2 Battery Electrocatalysis. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:10600-10607. [PMID: 37942960 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Optimizing the local coordination environment of metal centers in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is crucial yet challenging for regulating the overpotential of lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries. Herein, we report the synthesis of a class of PbO7 nodes in a single crystal MOF (naphthalene-lead-MOF, known as Na-Pb-MOF) to significantly enhance the kinetics of both discharge and charge processes. Compared to the PbO6 node in the single-crystal tetramethoxy-lead-MOF (4OMe-Pb-MOF), the bond length between Pb and O in the PbO7 node of Na-Pb-MOF increases, resulting in weaker Pb 5d-O 2p orbital coupling, which optimizes the adsorption interaction toward intermediates, and thereby promotes the rate-determining steps of both the reduction of LiO2 to Li2O2 and the oxidation of LiO2 to O2 for reducing the activation energy of the overall reaction. Consequently, Li-O2 batteries based on Na-Pb-MOF electrocatalysts exhibit a low total charge-discharge overpotential of 0.52 V and an excellent cycle life of 140 cycles.
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- Yin Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue 83, Kowloon 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue 83, Kowloon 999077, China
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- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Chen X, Zhang Y, Chen C, Li H, Lin Y, Yu K, Nan C, Chen C. Atomically Dispersed Ruthenium Catalysts with Open Hollow Structure for Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:27. [PMID: 37989893 PMCID: PMC10663429 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01240-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen battery with ultra-high theoretical energy density is considered a highly competitive next-generation energy storage device, but its practical application is severely hindered by issues such as difficult decomposition of discharge products at present. Here, we have developed N-doped carbon anchored atomically dispersed Ru sites cathode catalyst with open hollow structure (h-RuNC) for Lithium-oxygen battery. On one hand, the abundance of atomically dispersed Ru sites can effectively catalyze the formation and decomposition of discharge products, thereby greatly enhancing the redox kinetics. On the other hand, the open hollow structure not only enhances the mass activity of atomically dispersed Ru sites but also improves the diffusion efficiency of catalytic molecules. Therefore, the excellent activity from atomically dispersed Ru sites and the enhanced diffusion from open hollow structure respectively improve the redox kinetics and cycling stability, ultimately achieving a high-performance lithium-oxygen battery.
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- Xin Chen
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute of Solid State Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials Institution, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials Institution, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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Ren Y, Wang J, Zhang M, Wang Y, Cao Y, Kim DH, Lin Z. Locally Ordered Single-Atom Catalysts for Electrocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202315003. [PMID: 37932862 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts manifest nearly 100 % atom utilization efficiency, well-defined active sites, and high selectivity. However, their practical applications are hindered by a low atom loading density, uncontrollable location, and ambiguous interaction with the support, thereby posing challenges to maximizing their electrocatalytic performance. To address these limitations, the ability to arrange randomly dispersed single atoms into locally ordered single-atom catalysts (LO-SACs) substantially influences the electronic effect between reactive sites and the support, the synergistic interaction among neighboring single atoms, the bonding energy of intermediates with reactive sites and the complexity of the mechanism. As such, it dramatically promotes reaction kinetics, reduces the energy barrier of the reaction, improves the performance of the catalyst and simplifies the reaction mechanism. In this review, firstly, we introduce a variety of compelling characteristics of LO-SACs as electrocatalysts. Subsequently, the synthetic strategies, characterization methods and applications of LO-SACs in electrocatalysis are discussed. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges are elaborated to encourage further exploration in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Yujing Ren
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081 (P. R., China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760 (Republic of, Korea
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Tian J, Rao Y, Shi W, Yang J, Ning W, Li H, Yao Y, Zhou H, Guo S. Sabatier Relations in Electrocatalysts Based on High-entropy Alloys with Wide-distributed d-band Centers for Li-O 2 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310894. [PMID: 37698488 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Li-O2 battery (LOB) is a promising "beyond Li-ion" technology with ultrahigh theoretical energy density (3457 Wh kg-1 ), while currently impeded by the sluggish cathodic kinetics of the reversible gas-solid reaction between O2 and Li2 O2 . Despite many catalysts are developed for accelerating the conversion process, the lack of design guidance for achieving high performance makes catalysts exploring aleatory. The Sabatier principle is an acknowledged theory connecting the scaling relationship with heterogeneous catalytic activity, providing a tradeoff strategy for the topmost performance. Herein, a series of catalysts with wide-distributed d-band centers (i.e., wide range of adsorption strength) are elaborately constructed via high-entropy strategy, enabling an in-depth study of the Sabatier relations in electrocatalysts for LOBs. A volcano-type correlation of d-band center and catalytic activity emerges. Both theoretical and experimental results indicate that a moderate d-band center with appropriate adsorption strength propels the catalysts up to the top. As a demonstration of concept, the LOB using FeCoNiMnPtIr as catalyst provides an exceptional energy conversion efficiency of over 80 %, and works steadily for 2000 h with a high fixed specific capacity of 4000 mAh g-1 . This work certifies the applicability of Sabatier principle as a guidance for designing advanced heterogeneous catalysts assembled in LOBs.
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- Jiaming Tian
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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Zhao B, Ye Z, Kong X, Han L, Xia Z, Chen K, Wang Q, Li M, Shang Y, Cao A. Orthogonal-Channel, Low-Tortuosity Carbon Nanotube Platforms for High-Performance Li-O 2 Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18382-18391. [PMID: 37671672 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Aerogels and foams are promising electrode materials owing to their lightweight, high porosity, and large surface area for creating abundant active/catalytic sites. Tailoring their porous structure is essential toward maximum electrode performance yet remains challenging in the field. Here, by modifying a pristine carbon nanotube (CNT) sponge with random internal distribution, we present a CNT platform consisting of regular, orthogonally intercrossed through-channels centered at a suitable lateral size (around 5 μm), with low tortuosity and enhanced electrochemical kinetics under predefined compression. Our CNT platforms, grafted by bifunctional transitional metal hydroxide catalyst, overcome considerable challenges of both long cycle life and high rates simultaneously, serving as Li-O2 cathodes and achieving lifetime of 500 cycles at 0.5 mA cm-2 (275 cycles even at 1 mA cm-2) and also displaying high areal capacity (27 mA h cm-2), which are superior to most of the recently reported porous electrodes based on various materials. The mechanism involving fast triple-phase transport and reversible discharge product deposition, enabled by catalyst-loaded orthogonal channels, has been disclosed. Such structure-tailored robust CNT platforms could find many applications in electrochemical catalysis and energy storage systems.
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- Bo Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Li L, Zhu Q, Han M, Tu X, Shen Y. MOF-derived single-atom catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis in metal-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:13487-13497. [PMID: 37563956 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02548a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Electrocatalysts play a critical role in oxygen electrocatalysis, enabling great improvements for the future development and application of metal-air batteries. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis since they are endowed with the merits of a distinctive electronic structure, a low-coordination environment, quantum size effect, and strong metal-support interaction. In addition, MOFs afford a desirable molecular platform for ensuring the synthesis of well-dispersed SACs, endowing them with remarkably high catalytic activity and durability. In this review, we focus on the current status of MOF-derived SACs used as catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis, with special attention to MOF-derived strategies for the fabrication of SACs and their application in various metal-air batteries. Finally, to facilitate the future deployment of high-performing SACs, some technical challenges and the corresponding research directions are also proposed.
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- Le Li
- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Zhang W, Zheng J, Wang R, Huang L, Wang J, Zhang T, Liu X. Water-Trapping Single-Atom Co-N 4 /Graphene Triggering Direct 4e - LiOH Chemistry for Rechargeable Aprotic Li-O 2 Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301391. [PMID: 37086134 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries have received extensive attention owing to ultrahigh theoretical energy density. Compared to typical discharge product Li2 O2 , LiOH has attracted much attention for its better chemical and electrochemical stability. Large-scale applications of Li-O2 batteries with LiOH chemistry are hampered by the serious internal shuttling of the water additives with the desired 4e- electrochemical reactions. Here, a metal organic framework-derived "water-trapping" single-atom-Co-N4 /graphene catalyst (Co-SA-rGO) is provided that successfully mitigates the water shuttling and enables the direct 4e- catalytic reaction of LiOH in the aprotic Li-O2 battery. The Co-N4 center is more active toward proton-coupled electron transfer, benefiting - direction 4e- formation of LiOH. 3D interlinked networks also provide large surface area and mesoporous structures to trap ≈12 wt% H2 O molecules and offer rapid tunnels for O2 diffusion and Li+ transportation. With these unique features, the Co-SA-rGO based Li-O2 battery delivers a high discharge platform of 2.83 V and a large discharge capacity of 12 760.8 mAh g-1 . Also, the battery can withstand corrosion in the air and maintain a stable discharge platform for 220 cycles. This work points out the direction of enhanced electron/proton transfer for the single-atom catalyst design in Li-O2 batteries.
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- Wenjing Zhang
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Yi H, Almatrafi E, Ma D, Huo X, Qin L, Li L, Zhou X, Zhou C, Zeng G, Lai C. Spatial confinement: A green pathway to promote the oxidation processes for organic pollutants removal from water. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 233:119719. [PMID: 36801583 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organic pollutants removal from water is pressing owing to the great demand for clean water. Oxidation processes (OPs) are the commonly used method. However, the efficiency of most OPs is limited owing to the poor mass transfer process. Spatial confinement is a burgeoning way to solve this limitation by use of nanoreactor. Spatial confinement in OPs would (i) alter the transport characteristics of protons and charges; (ii) bring about molecular orientation and rearrangement; (iii) cause the dynamic redistribution of active sites in catalyst and reduce the entropic barrier that is high in unconfined space. So far, spatial confinement has been utilized for various OPs, such as Fenton, persulfate, and photocatalytic oxidation. A comprehensive summary and discussion on the fundamental mechanisms of spatial confinement mediated OPs is needed. Herein, the application, performance and mechanisms of spatial confinement mediated OPs are overviewed firstly. Subsequently, the features of spatial confinement and their effects on OPs are discussed in detail. Furthermore, environmental influences (including environmental pH, organic matter and inorganic ions) are studied with analyzing their intrinsic connection with the features of spatial confinement in OPs. Lastly, challenges and future development direction of spatial confinement mediated OPs are proposed.
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- Huan Yi
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China; Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China; Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China; Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China; Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Zheng J, Zhang W, Wang R, Wang J, Zhai Y, Liu X. Single-Atom Pd-N 4 Catalysis for Stable Low-Overpotential Lithium-Oxygen Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2204559. [PMID: 36581502 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The critical challenge for Li-O2 batteries lies in the large charge overpotential, leading to undesirable side reactions and inferior cycle stability. Single-atom catalysts have shown promising prospects in expediting the kinetics of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) for Li-O2 batteries. However, a present practical drawback is the limited understanding of the correlation between the unique atomic structures and the OER mechanism. Herein, a template-assisted strategy is reported to synthesize atomically dispersed Pd anchored on N-doped carbon spheres as cathode catalysts. Benefiting from the well-defined Pd-N4 moiety, the morphology and distribution of Li2 O2 products are distinctly regulated with optimized decomposition reversibility. Theoretical simulations reveal that the unique configuration of Pd-N4 will contribute to the electron transfer from Pd atoms to the adjacent N atoms, which turns the originally electroneutral Pd into positively charged and downshifts the d-band center and therefore weakens its adsorption energy with the intermediates. The Li-O2 batteries with Pd SAs/NC cathode achieve a charge overpotential of only 0.24 V and sustainable low-overpotential cycling stability (500 mA g-1 ), and can retain a low charge voltage to a very high capacity of 10 000 mAh g-1 . This work provides some insights into designing efficient single-atom catalysts for stable low-overpotential Li-O2 batteries.
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- Jian Zheng
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Lian Z, Lu Y, Zhao S, Li Z, Liu Q. Engineering the Electronic Interaction between Atomically Dispersed Fe and RuO 2 Attaining High Catalytic Activity and Durability Catalyst for Li-O 2 Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2205975. [PMID: 36683253 PMCID: PMC10037969 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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It is significant to develop catalysts with high catalytic activity and durability to improve the electrochemical performances of lithium-oxygen batteries (LOBs). While electronic metal-support interaction (EMSI) between metal atoms and support has shown great potential in catalytic field. Hence, to effectively improve the electrochemical performance of LOBs, atomically dispersed Fe modified RuO2 nanoparticles are designed to be loaded on hierarchical porous carbon shells (FeSA -RuO2 /HPCS) based on EMSI criterion. It is revealed that the Ru-O-Fe1 structure is formed between the atomically dispersed Fe atoms and the surrounding Ru sites through electron interaction, and this structure could act as the ultra-high activity driving force center of oxygen reduction/evolution reaction (ORR/OER). Specifically, the Ru-O-Fe1 structure enhances the reaction kinetics of ORR to a certain extent, and optimizes the morphology of discharge products by reducing the adsorption energy of catalyst for O2 and LiO2 ; while during the OER process, the Ru-O-Fe1 structure not only greatly enhances the reaction kinetics of OER, but also catalyzes the efficient decomposition of the discharge products Li2 O2 by the favorable electron transfer between the active sites and the discharge products. Hence, LOBs based on FeSA-RuO2 /HPCS cathodes show an ultra-low over-potential, high discharge capacity and superior durability.
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- Zheng Lian
- Green Catalysis Centerand College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Centerand College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Centerand College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Centerand College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Centerand College of ChemistryZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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Qu G, Wei K, Pan K, Qin J, Lv J, Li J, Ning P. Emerging materials for electrochemical CO 2 reduction: progress and optimization strategies of carbon-based single-atom catalysts. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3666-3692. [PMID: 36734996 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06190b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction can effectively convert CO2 into promising fuels and chemicals, which is helpful in establishing a low-carbon emission economy. Compared with other types of electrocatalysts, single-atom catalysts (SACs) immobilized on carbon substrates are considered to be promising candidate catalysts. Atomically dispersed SACs exhibit excellent catalytic performance in CO2RR due to their maximum atomic utilization, unique electronic structure, and coordination environment. In this paper, we first briefly introduce the synthetic strategies and characterization techniques of SACs. Then, we focus on the optimization strategies of the atomic structure of carbon-based SACs, including adjusting the coordination atoms and coordination numbers, constructing the axial chemical environment, and regulating the carbon substrate, focusing on exploring the structure-performance relationship of SACs in the CO2RR process. In addition, this paper also briefly introduces the diatomic catalysts (DACs) as an extension of SACs. At the end of the paper, we summarize the article with an exciting outlook discussing the current challenges and prospects for research on the application of SACs in CO2RR.
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- Guangfei Qu
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan 650500, China.
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Wang M, Yao Y, Yang F, Tang Z, Ren J, Zhang C, Wu F, Wang X. Double spatial confinement on ruthenium nanoparticles inside carbon frameworks as durable catalysts for a quasi‐solid‐state Li–O 2 battery. CARBON ENERGY 2023. [DOI: doi.org/10.1002/cey2.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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- Meiling Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center Chongqing China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences Minzu University of China Beijing China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center Chongqing China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering North China Electric Power University Beijing China
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Feng H, Yang Q, Li C, Lin Y, Liu H, Zhang N, Hu B. Completely Eradicating Singlet Oxygen in Li-O 2 Battery via Cobalt(II)-Porphyrin Complex-Catalyzed LiOH Chemistry. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:846-853. [PMID: 36656720 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Li-O2 batteries have an extremely high theoretical specific energy; however, the large charge overpotential and highly reactive singlet oxygen (1O2) are two major obstacles. Porphyrin as a special kind of macrocyclic conjugated aromatic system exhibits excellent redox activity, which can be optimized by introducing a center metal atom. Herein, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)-porphyrin (TAPP) and 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)-porphyrin-Co(II) (Co-TAP) are applied as effective redox mediators for Li-O2 batteries. The synergistic effects of a center metal atom and organic ligand make Co-TAP more favorable for oxygen reduction and evolution. To understand the fundamental reaction mechanisms with or without TAPP or Co-TAP, the discharge/charge processes and the parasitic reactions have been comprehensively studied. The results reveal that TAPP affects the formation mechanism of Li2O2, while Co-TAP transforms the main discharge product into LiOH without adding extra water. Co-TAP-containing batteries operated via LiOH chemistry completely eradicate 1O2 and significantly alleviate the parasitic reactions associated with 1O2.
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- Hui Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, P. R. China
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Yang H, Cheng W, Lu X, Chen Z, Liu C, Tian L, Li Z. Coupling Transition Metal Compound with Single-Atom Site for Water Splitting Electrocatalysis. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200237. [PMID: 36538728 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200237] [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: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Single-atom site catalysts (SACs) provide an ideal platform to identify the active centers, explore the catalytic mechanism, and establish the structure-property relationships, and thus have attracted increasing interests for electrocatalytic energy conversion. Substantial endeavors have been devoted to the construction of carbon-supported SACs, and their progress have been comprehensively reviewed. Compared with carbon-supported SACs, transition metal compounds (TMCs)-supported SACs are still in their infancy in the field of electrocatalysis. However, they have also aroused ever-increasing attention for driving electrocatalytic water splitting, and emerged as an indispensable class of SACs in recent years, predominately owing to their inherently structural features, such as rich anchoring sites, surface defects, and lattice vacancy. Herein, in this review, we have systematically summarized the recent advances of a variety of TMC supported SACs toward electrocatalytic water splitting. The advanced characterization techniques and theoretical analyses for identifying and monitoring the atomic structure of SACs are firstly manifested. Subsequently, the anchoring and stabilization mechanisms for TMC supported SACs are also highlighted. Thereafter, the advances of TMC supported SACs for driving water electrolysis are systematically unraveled.
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- Huimin Yang
- University and College Key Lab of Natural Product Chemistry and Application in Xinjiang, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Yili Normal University, Yili, 835000, China.,School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- University and College Key Lab of Natural Product Chemistry and Application in Xinjiang, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Yili Normal University, Yili, 835000, China.,School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- University and College Key Lab of Natural Product Chemistry and Application in Xinjiang, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Yili Normal University, Yili, 835000, China.,School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, PR China
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Li YN, Sun Z, Zhang T. Single-Atomic Zn/Co-N x Sites Boost Solid-Soluble Synergistic Catalysis for Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:1432-1441. [PMID: 36579821 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen batteries have attracted widespread attention owing to their superior theoretical energy density. However, they are obstructed by sluggish oxygen reduction (ORR) and evolution reaction (OER) kinetics at air cathodes. Herein, different from using single solid or soluble catalysts, solid-soluble synergistic catalysis is proposed to conjointly enhance ORR/OER performances. During discharge, single-atomic zinc/cobalt embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon (Zn, Co-N/C) is judiciously engineered as a solid catalyst to regulate the growth pathway of Li2O2 and promote ORR kinetics. During charge, a typical redox mediator (RM, LiI) is added as a soluble catalyst to permit efficient oxidation of Li2O2. Of note is that the atomic Zn/Co-Nx sites can chemically adsorb oxidized iodine (I2) and accelerate OER kinetics, which plays a decisive role in eliminating the shuttle effect of I3-/I2 to the Li anode. Coupling a single-atomic catalyst with restricted oxidized iodine offers an exceptional discharge capacity, remarkably low polarization, and superior long-term cycling stability.
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- Yan-Ni Li
- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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Zhao Y, Tang W, Liu W, Kong X, Zhang D, Luo H, Teng K, Liu R. Interfacial Engineering of Co 3 O 4 /Fe 2 O 3 Nano-Heterostructure Toward Superior Li-O 2 Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205532. [PMID: 36399646 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A major issue with Li-O2 batteries is their slow oxygen reduction and evolution kinetics, necessitating catalysts with high catalytic activity to improve reaction kinetics and cycle stability. Herein, a nano-heterostructured catalyst composed of Co3 O4 and Fe2 O3 (Co3 O4 /Fe2 O3 ) with a porous rod morphology is achieved through an interfacial engineering strategy by constructing Fe2 O3 on the Co3 O4 surface, which can function as a high-performance cathode in order to efficiently encourage the oxygen reduction and evolution while also reduce the battery polarization during charging and discharging. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations show the differences in charge density at the interface of nano-heterostructures, demonstrating the occurrence of an electron transfer process in the interface region of Co3 O4 and Fe2 O3 , implying a strong electronic coupling transfer, and in turn changing the electronic structure of the Co3 O4 . This significantly reduces the adsorption energy of LiO2 intermediates, thereby effectively lowering the overpotential. The resultant Li-O2 battery has larger discharge specific capacity, lower overpotential for the efficient oxygen evolution/reduction, as well as good cycling stability of 280 cycles. This work demonstrates an effective method to fabricate the nano-heterostrucutred materials with enhanced catalytic efficiency for advanced energy applications.
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- Yajun Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China
- Intelligent Manufacturing Institute of Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230051, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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Lv Q, Zhu Z, Ni Y, Wen B, Jiang Z, Fang H, Li F. Atomic Ruthenium-Riveted Metal–Organic Framework with Tunable d-Band Modulates Oxygen Redox for Lithium–Oxygen Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:23239-23246. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Qingliang Lv
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore637459, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin300192, China
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Chourasia AK, Pathak AD, Bongu C, Manikandan K, Praneeth S, Naik KM, Sharma CS. In Situ/Operando Characterization Techniques: The Guiding Tool for the Development of Li-CO 2 Battery. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200930. [PMID: 36333232 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent times, the Li-CO2 battery has gained significant importance arising from its higher gravimetric energy density (1876 Wh kg-1 ) compared to the conventional Li-ion batteries. Also, its ability to utilize the greenhouse gas CO2 to operate an energy storage system and the prospective utilization on extraterrestrial planets such as Mars motivate to practicalize it. However, it suffers from numerous challenges such as (i) the reluctant CO2 reduction/evolution; (ii) solid/liquid/gas interface blockage arising from the deposition of Li2 CO3 discharge product on the cathode; (iii) high overpotential to decompose the stable discharge product Li2 CO3 ; and (iv) instability of the electrolytes. Numerous efforts have been undertaken to tackle these challenges by developing catalysts, improving the stability of electrolytes, protecting the anode, etc. Despite these efforts, due to the lack of a decisive confirmation of the reaction mechanisms of the discharging/charging reactions occurring in the system, the progress of the Li-CO2 battery system has been slow. In situ characterization techniques help overcome ex-situ techniques' limitations by monitoring the processes with the progress of a reaction. The current review focuses on bridging the gap in the understanding of the Li-CO2 batteries by exploring the various in situ/operando characterization techniques that have been employed.
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- Ankit K Chourasia
- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative and Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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Patil R, Liu S, Yadav A, Khaorapapong N, Yamauchi Y, Dutta S. Superstructures of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks to Single- and Multiatom Sites for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203147. [PMID: 36323587 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The exploration of electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and long-term stability for electrochemical energy conversion is significant yet remains challenging. Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived superstructures are a source of atomic-site-containing electrocatalysts. These atomic sites anchor the guest encapsulation and self-assembly of aspheric polyhedral particles produced using microreactor fabrication. This review provides an overview of ZIF-derived superstructures by highlighting some of the key structural types, such as open carbon cages, 1D superstructures, hollow structures, and the interconversion of superstructures. The fundamentals and representative structures are outlined to demonstrate the role of superstructures in the construction of materials with atomic sites, such as single- and dual-atom materials. Then, the roles of ZIF-derived single-atom sites for the electroreduction of CO2 and electrochemical synthesis of H2 O2 are discussed, and their electrochemical performance for energy conversion is outlined. Finally, the perspective on advancing single- and dual-atom electrode-based electrochemical processes with enhanced redox activity and a low-impedance charge-transfer pathway for cathodes is provided. The challenges associated with ZIF-derived superstructures for electrochemical energy conversion are discussed.
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- Rahul Patil
- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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- Materials Chemistry Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, 40002, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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Tong Z, Lv C, Zhou Y, Zhang PF, Xiang CC, Li ZG, Wang Z, Liu ZK, Li JT, Sun SG. Highly Dispersed Ru-Co Nanoparticles Interfaced With Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Polyhedron for High Efficiency Reversible Li-O 2 Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204836. [PMID: 36251775 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) battery with high energy density of 3860 Wh kg-1 represents one of the most promising new secondary batteries for future electric vehicles and mobile electronic devices. However, slow oxygen reduction/oxygen evolution (ORR/OER) reaction efficiency and unstable cycling performance restrain the practical applications of the Li-O2 battery. Herein, Ru-modified nitrogen-doped porous carbon-encapsulated Co nanoparticles (Ru/Co@CoNx -C) are synthesized through reduction of Ru on metal-organic framework (MOFs) pyrolyzed derivatives strategies. Porous carbon polyhedra provide channels for reactive species and stable structure ensures the cyclic stability of the catalyst; abundant Co-Nx sites and high specific surface area (353 m2 g-1 ) provide more catalytically active sites and deposition sites for reaction products. Theoretical calculations further verify that Ru/Co@CoNx -C can regulate the growth of Li2 O2 to improve reversibility of Li-O2 batteries. Li-O2 batteries with Ru/Co@CoNx -C as cathode catalyst achieve small voltage gaps of 1.08 V, exhibit excellent cycle stability (205 cycles), and deliver high discharge specific capacity (17050 mAh g-1 ). Furthermore, pouch-type Li-O2 batteries that maintain stable electrochemical performance output even under conditions of bending deformation and corner cutting are successfully assembled. This study demonstrates Ru/Co@CoNx -C catalyst's great application potential in Li-O2 batteries.
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- Zhen Tong
- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Sun G, Gao R, Jiao H, Luo D, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Lu W, Feng M, Chen Z. Self-Formation CoO Nanodots Catalyst in Co(TFSI) 2 -Modified Electrolyte for High Efficient Li-O 2 Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201838. [PMID: 35900280 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The major challenges for Li-O2 batteries are sluggish reaction kinetics and large overpotentials due to the cathode passivation resulting from insulative and insoluble Li2 O2 . Here, a novel nanodot (ND)-modified electrolyte is designed by employing cobalt bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Co(TFSI)2 ) as an electrolyte additive. The Co(TFSI)2 additive can react with discharge intermediate LiO2 and product Li2 O2 to form CoO NDs. The generated CoO NDs are well dispersed in electrolyte, which integrates both the high catalytic activity of solid catalyst and the good wettability of soluble catalyst. Under the catalytis of CoO NDs, Li2 O2 is produced and deposits on the cathode together with them. At the recharge process, these well dispersed CoO NDs help to decompose solid Li2 O2 at a lower overpotential. The Li-O2 cells with Co(TFSI)2 exhibit a long cycle life of 200 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g-1 under a cutoff capacity of 1000 mAh g-1 , as well as a superior reversibility associated with the Li2 O2 formation and decomposition. The study is expected to broaden the range of electrolyte additives and provide a new view to developing highly dispersed NDs-based catalysts for Li-O2 batteries.
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- Guiru Sun
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
- School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Badam R, Shibuya M, Mantripragada BS, Ohira M, Zhou L, Matsumi N. BIAN-based durable polymer metal complex as a cathode material for Li–O2 battery applications. Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1038/s41428-022-00699-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Song J, Chen Z, Cai X, Zhou X, Zhan G, Li R, Wei P, Yan N, Xi S, Loh KP. Promoting Dinuclear-Type Catalysis in Cu 1 -C 3 N 4 Single-Atom Catalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204638. [PMID: 35748197 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Reducing particle size in supported metal catalysts to single-atom level isolates the active metal sites and maximizes the atomic utilization efficiency. However, the large inter-atom distance, particularly in low-loading single-atom catalyst (SAC), is not favorable for a complex reaction where two (or more) reactants have to be activated. A key question is how to control the inter-atom distances to promote dinuclear-type coactivation at the adjacent metal sites. Here, it is reported that reducing the average inter-atom distance of copper SACs supported on carbon nitride (C3 N4 ) to 0.74 ± 0.13 nm allows these catalysts to exhibit a dinuclear-type catalytic mechanism in the nitrile-azide cycloaddition. Operando X-ray absorption fine structure study reveals a dynamic ligand exchange process between nitrile and azide, followed by their coactivation on dinuclear Cu SAC sites to form the tetrazole product. This work highlights that reducing the nearest-neighbor distance of SAC allows the mechanistic pathway to diversify from single-site to multisite catalysis.
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- Jingting Song
- Joint School of NUS and TJU, International Campus of Tianjin University, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Joint School of NUS and TJU, International Campus of Tianjin University, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Joint School of NUS and TJU, International Campus of Tianjin University, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Singapore
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- Joint School of NUS and TJU, International Campus of Tianjin University, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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Wang Y, Wang R, Li Y. Atomically dispersed transition metal-N4 doped graphene as a Li O nucleation site in nonaqueous lithium-oxygen batteries. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Chen S, Wang S, Dong Y, Du H, Zhao J, Zhang P. Anchoring NiO Nanosheet on the Surface of CNT to Enhance the Performance of a Li-O2 Battery. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142386. [PMID: 35889610 PMCID: PMC9320305 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Li2O2, as the cathodic discharge product of aprotic Li-O2 batteries, is difficult to electrochemically decompose. Transition-metal oxides (TMOs) have been proven to play a critical role in promoting the formation and decomposition of Li2O2. Herein, a NiO/CNT catalyst was prepared by anchoring a NiO nanosheet on the surface of CNT. When using the NiO/CNT as a cathode catalyst, the Li-O2 battery had a lower overpotential of 1.2 V and could operate 81 cycles with a limited specific capacity of 1000 mA h g−1 at a current density of 100 mA g−1. In comparison, with CNT as a cathodic catalyst, the battery could achieve an overpotential of 1.64 V and a cycling stability of 66 cycles. The introduction of NiO effectively accelerated the generation and decomposition rate of Li2O2, further improving the battery performance. SEM and XRD characterizations confirmed that a Li2O2 film formed during the discharge process and could be fully electrochemical decomposed in the charge process. The internal network and nanoporous structure of the NiO/CNT catalyst could provide more oxygen diffusion channels and accelerate the decomposition rate of Li2O2. These merits led to the Li-O2 battery’s better performance.
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- Shuang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (S.C.); (S.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (S.C.); (S.W.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (Y.D.); (H.D.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (Y.D.); (H.D.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (Y.D.); (H.D.)
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (P.Z.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; (Y.D.); (H.D.)
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (P.Z.)
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Zhou Y, Gu Q, Yin K, Li Y, Tao L, Tan H, Yang Y, Guo S. Engineering e
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Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202201416. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202201416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yin Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue 83 Kowloon Hong Kong 999077 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 10081 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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Zhou H, Hu X, Fang WH, Su NQ. Revealing intrinsic spin coupling in transition metal-doped graphene. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:16300-16309. [PMID: 35758476 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp00906d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Graphene materials offer attractive possibilities in spintronics due to their unique atomic and electronic structures, which is in contrast to their limited applications in the design of sophisticated spintronic devices. This should be attributed to the lack of knowledge about the intrinsic characteristics of graphene materials, especially the diverse correlations between sites within the materials and their roles in spin-signal generation and propagation. This work comprehensively studies the spin couplings between transition metal atoms doped on graphene and reveals their potential application in spintronic device design through the realization of various logic gates. In addition, the effects of the distance between doped metal atoms and the number of carbon layers on the logic gate implementation further verify that the spin-coupling effect can exhibit a certain distance dependence and space propagation. The achievements in this work uncover the potential value of graphene materials and are expected to open up new avenues for exploring their application in the design of sophisticated spintronic devices.
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- Han Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China. .,Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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Wu D, Hu X, Yang Z, Yang T, Wen J, Lu G, Zhao Q, Li Z, Jiang X, Xu C. NiFe LDH Anchoring on Fe/N-Doped Carbon Nanofibers as a Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c04694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Dan Wu
- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Kunming Institute of Physics, Kunming 650223, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Feng Y, Feng W, Wan J, Chen J, Wang H, Li S, Luo T, Hu Y, Yuan C, Cao L, Feng L, Li J, Wen R, Huang J. Spherical vs. planar: Steering the electronic communication between Ru nanoparticle and single atom to boost the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity both in acid and alkaline. APPLIED CATALYSIS B: ENVIRONMENTAL 2022; 307:121193. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
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Zhou Y, Gu Q, Yin K, Li Y, Tao L, Tan H, Yang Y, Guo S. Engineering e
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Orbital Occupancy of Pt with Au Alloying Enables Reversible Li−O
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Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202201416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yin Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue 83 Kowloon Hong Kong 999077 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 10081 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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Xiong Q, Huang G, Yu Y, Li CL, Li JC, Yan JM, Zhang XB. Soluble and Perfluorinated Polyelectrolyte for Safe and High-Performance Li-O 2 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202116635. [PMID: 35274415 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202116635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The severe performance degradation of high-capacity Li-O2 batteries induced by Li dendrite growth and concentration polarization from the low Li+ transfer number of conventional electrolytes hinder their practical applications. Herein, lithiated Nafion (LN) with the sulfonic group immobilized on the perfluorinated backbone has been designed as a soluble lithium salt for preparing a less flammable polyelectrolyte solution, which not only simultaneously achieves a high Li+ transfer number (0.84) and conductivity (2.5 mS cm-1 ), but also the perfluorinated anion of LN produces a LiF-rich SEI for protecting the Li anode from dendrite growth. Thus, the Li-O2 battery with a LN-based electrolyte achieves an all-round performance improvement, like low charge overpotential (0.18 V), large discharge capacity (9508 mAh g-1 ), and excellent cycling performance (225 cycles). Besides, the fabricated pouch-type Li-air cells exhibit promising applications to power electronic equipment with satisfactory safety.
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- Qi Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Chen Z, Yang H, Kang Z, Driess M, Menezes PW. The Pivotal Role of s-, p-, and f-Block Metals in Water Electrolysis: Status Quo and Perspectives. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108432. [PMID: 35104388 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Transition metals, in particular noble metals, are the most common species in metal-mediated water electrolysis because they serve as highly active catalytic sites. In many cases, the presence of nontransition metals, that is, s-, p-, and f-block metals with high natural abundance in the earth-crust in the catalytic material is indispensable to boost efficiency and durability in water electrolysis. This is why alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, lean metals, and metalloids receive growing interest in this research area. In spite of the pivotal role of these nontransition metals in tuning efficiency of water electrolysis, there is far more room for developments toward a knowledge-based catalyst design. In this review, five classes of nontransition metals species which are successfully utilized in water electrolysis, with special emphasis on electronic structure-catalytic activity relationships and phase stability, are discussed. Moreover, specific fundamental aspects on electrocatalysts for water electrolysis as well as a perspective on this research field are also addressed in this account. It is anticipated that this review can trigger a broader interest in using s-, p-, and f-block metals species toward the discovery of advanced polymetal-containing electrocatalysts for practical water splitting.
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- Ziliang Chen
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17 Juni 135, Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
- Material Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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Covalent S and Cl grafted porous carbon host realized via the one-step pyrolysis method results in boosted Li–O2 battery performances. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cheng J, Bai Y, Lian Y, Ma Y, Yin Z, Wei L, Sun H, Su Y, Gu Y, Kuang P, Zhong J, Peng Y, Wang H, Deng Z. Homogenizing Li 2CO 3 Nucleation and Growth through High-Density Single-Atomic Ru Loading toward Reversible Li-CO 2 Reaction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:18561-18569. [PMID: 35417124 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The high activation barrier and sluggish kinetics of Li2CO3 decomposition impose a severe challenge on the development of a Li-CO2 battery with high Coulombic efficiency. To tackle this issue, herein we devise a novel synthetic tactic by combining electrostatic assembly with in situ polycondensation to obtain a single-atomic Ru catalyst of high density up to ∼5 wt %. When deployed to the CO2 cathode, the catalyst delivered an extraordinary capacity of 44.7 Ah g-1, an ultralow charge/discharge polarization of 0.97 V at 0.1 A g-1 (1.90 V at 2 A g-1), and a long-term cycling stability up to 367 cycles at 1 Ah g-1 (196 cycles at 2 Ah g-1), outshining most of the state-of-the-art CO2 cathode catalysts reported today. Further through extensive in situ and ex situ electroanalytical, spectroscopic, and microscopic characterizations, we attribute the superb battery performance mainly to the highly reversible Li2CO3 formation/decomposition, facilitated by the homogenized and downsized Li2CO3 nucleation and growth on account of the high density single-atomic Ru loading. This work not only offers a facile method to fabricate single-atom catalysts with high mass loading but also sheds light on promoting the reversible Li-CO2 reaction by mediating product morphology.
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- Jian Cheng
- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- School of Photoelectric Engineering, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213032, People's Republic of China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China
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Tran NQ, Duy LT, Truong DC, Nguyen Le BT, Phan BT, Cho Y, Liu X, Lee H. Efficient ammonia synthesis via electroreduction of nitrite using single-atom Ru-doped Cu nanowire arrays. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:5257-5260. [PMID: 35388833 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00331g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Here, we report the highly active and selective electrocatalytic reduction of NO2- ions to value-added NH3 over a single-atom Ru-modified Cu nanowire array on three-dimensional copper foam (Ru-Cu NW/CF) under ambient conditions. The obtained Ru-Cu NW/CF catalyst exhibited a maximum faradaic efficiency of 94.1% and an NH3 yield up to 211.73 mg h-1 cm-2 (0.732 mmol h-1 cm-2), which was approximately five times higher than that of the Cu NW/CF catalyst.
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- Ngoc Quang Tran
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. .,Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. .,Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Department of Mathematics and Physics, University of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. .,Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.,Department of Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Zhang Y, Zhang M, Zhou Y, Yang L, Lin B, Ni J, Zheng L, Wang X, Au CT, Jiang L. Insight into the critical role of strong interaction between Ru and Co in RuCo single-atom alloy structure for significant enhancement of ammonia synthesis performance. J Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2022.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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