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Jiang A, Chen C, Feng J, Li Q, Liu W, Dong M. Boosting electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution via partial oxidation of rhenium through cobalt modification in nanoalloy structure. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:617-625. [PMID: 39154453 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Although the theoretical electrocatalytic activity of rhenium (Re) for the hydrogen evolution reaction is comparable to that of platinum, the experimental performance of reported rhenium-based electrocatalysts remains unsatisfactory. Herein, we report a highly efficient and stable electrocatalyst composed of rhenium and cobalt (Co) nanoalloy embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon film (Re3Co2@NCF). The Re3Co2@NCF electrocatalyst exhibited remarkable hydrogen evolution performance, with an overpotential as low as 30 ± 3 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm-2. In addition, the Re3Co2@NCF demonstrated exceptional stability over several days at a current density of 150 mA cm-2. Theoretical calculations revealed that alloying cobalt with rhenium altered the electronic structure of the metals, causing partial oxidation of the superficial metal atoms. This modification provided a balance for various intermediates' adsorption and desorption, thereby boosting the intrinsic activity of rhenium for hydrogen evolution reaction. This work improves the electrocatalytic performance of rhenium to its theoretical activity, suggesting a promising future for rhenium-based electrocatalysts.
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- Anning Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250000, China; Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus C DK-8000, Denmark.
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Zhai W, Li Z, Wang Y, Zhai L, Yao Y, Li S, Wang L, Yang H, Chi B, Liang J, Shi Z, Ge Y, Lai Z, Yun Q, Zhang A, Wu Z, He Q, Chen B, Huang Z, Zhang H. Phase Engineering of Nanomaterials: Transition Metal Dichalcogenides. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4479-4539. [PMID: 38552165 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Crystal phase, a critical structural characteristic beyond the morphology, size, dimension, facet, etc., determines the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials. As a group of layered nanomaterials with polymorphs, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted intensive research attention due to their phase-dependent properties. Therefore, great efforts have been devoted to the phase engineering of TMDs to synthesize TMDs with controlled phases, especially unconventional/metastable phases, for various applications in electronics, optoelectronics, catalysis, biomedicine, energy storage and conversion, and ferroelectrics. Considering the significant progress in the synthesis and applications of TMDs, we believe that a comprehensive review on the phase engineering of TMDs is critical to promote their fundamental studies and practical applications. This Review aims to provide a comprehensive introduction and discussion on the crystal structures, synthetic strategies, and phase-dependent properties and applications of TMDs. Finally, our perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in phase engineering of TMDs will also be discussed.
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- Wei Zhai
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Kwak IH, Kim JY, Zewdie GM, Yang J, Lee KS, Yoo SJ, Kwon IS, Park J, Kang HS. Electrocatalytic Activation in ReSe 2-VSe 2 Alloy Nanosheets to Boost Water-Splitting Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310769. [PMID: 38239004 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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It is challenging to control the electronic structure of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD) for extended applications in renewable energy devices. Here, ReSe2-VSe2 (Re1- xVxSe2) alloy nanosheets over the whole composition range via a colloidal reaction is synthesized. Increasing x makes the nanosheets more metallic and induces a 1T″-to-1T phase transition at x = 0.5-0.6. Compared to the MoSe2-VSe2 and WSe2-VSe2 alloy nanosheets, ReSe2 and VSe2 are mixed more homogeneously at the atomic scale. The alloy nanosheets at x = 0.1-0.7 exhibit an enhanced electrocatalytic activity toward acidic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In situ X-ray absorption fine structure measurements reveal that alloying caused the Re and V atoms to be synergically more active in the HER. Gibbs free energy (ΔGH*) and density of state calculations confirm that alloying and Se vacancies effectively activate the metal sites toward HER. The composition dependence of HER performance is explained by homogenous atomic mixing with the increased Se vacancies. The study provides a strategy for designing new TMD alloy nanosheets with enhanced catalytic activity.
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- In Hye Kwak
- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong, 339-700, Republic of Korea
- Research Center for Materials Analysis, Division of Analytical Science, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Daejeon, 34133, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong, 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Application of Advanced Materials, Jeonju University, Chonbuk, 55069, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Materials Analysis, Division of Analytical Science, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Daejeon, 34133, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong, 339-700, Republic of Korea
- Beamline Science Team, 4GSR Project Headquarters, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong, 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano and Advanced Materials, Jeonju University, Chonju, Chonbuk, 55069, Republic of Korea
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Dai B, Su Y, Guo Y, Wu C, Xie Y. Recent Strategies for the Synthesis of Phase-Pure Ultrathin 1T/1T' Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanosheets. Chem Rev 2024; 124:420-454. [PMID: 38146851 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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The past few decades have witnessed a notable increase in transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) related research not only because of the large family of TMD candidates but also because of the various polytypes that arise from the monolayer configuration and layer stacking order. The peculiar physicochemical properties of TMD nanosheets enable an enormous range of applications from fundamental science to industrial technologies based on the preparation of high-quality TMDs. For polymorphic TMDs, the 1T/1T' phase is particularly intriguing because of the enriched density of states, and thus facilitates fruitful chemistry. Herein, we comprehensively discuss the most recent strategies for direct synthesis of phase-pure 1T/1T' TMD nanosheets such as mechanical exfoliation, chemical vapor deposition, wet chemical synthesis, atomic layer deposition, and more. We also review frequently adopted methods for phase engineering in TMD nanosheets ranging from chemical doping and alloying, to charge injection, and irradiation with optical or charged particle beams. Prior to the synthesis methods, we discuss the configuration of TMDs as well as the characterization tools mostly used in experiments. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and opportunities as well as emphasize the promising fields for the future development.
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- Baohu Dai
- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Liu Z, Tee SY, Guan G, Han MY. Atomically Substitutional Engineering of Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Layers for Enhancing Tailored Properties and Superior Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:95. [PMID: 38261169 PMCID: PMC10805767 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01315-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are a promising class of layered materials in the post-graphene era, with extensive research attention due to their diverse alternative elements and fascinating semiconductor behavior. Binary MX2 layers with different metal and/or chalcogen elements have similar structural parameters but varied optoelectronic properties, providing opportunities for atomically substitutional engineering via partial alteration of metal or/and chalcogenide atoms to produce ternary or quaternary TMDs. The resulting multinary TMD layers still maintain structural integrity and homogeneity while achieving tunable (opto)electronic properties across a full range of composition with arbitrary ratios of introduced metal or chalcogen to original counterparts (0-100%). Atomic substitution in TMD layers offers new adjustable degrees of freedom for tailoring crystal phase, band alignment/structure, carrier density, and surface reactive activity, enabling novel and promising applications. This review comprehensively elaborates on atomically substitutional engineering in TMD layers, including theoretical foundations, synthetic strategies, tailored properties, and superior applications. The emerging type of ternary TMDs, Janus TMDs, is presented specifically to highlight their typical compounds, fabrication methods, and potential applications. Finally, opportunities and challenges for further development of multinary TMDs are envisioned to expedite the evolution of this pivotal field.
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- Zhaosu Liu
- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China.
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Ogunkunle SA, Bouzid A, Hinsch JJ, Allen OJ, White JJ, Bernard S, Wu Z, Zhu Y, Wang Y. Defect engineering of 1T' MX2( M= Mo, W and X= S, Se) transition metal dichalcogenide-based electrocatalyst for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2024; 36:145002. [PMID: 38157553 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ad19a4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The alkaline electrolyzer (AEL) is a promising device for green hydrogen production. However, their energy conversion efficiency is currently limited by the low performance of the electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). As such, the electrocatalyst design for the high-performance HER becomes essential for the advancement of AELs. In this work, we used both hydrogen (H) and hydroxyl (OH) adsorption Gibbs free energy changes as the descriptors to investigate the catalytic HER performance of 1T' transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) in an alkaline solution. Our results reveal that the pristine sulfides showed better alkaline HER performance than their selenide counterparts. However, the activities of all pristine 1T' TMDs are too low to dissociate water. To improve the performance of these materials, defect engineering techniques were used to design TMD-based electrocatalysts for effective HER activity. Our density functional theory results demonstrate that introducing single S/Se vacancy defects can improve the reactivities of TMD materials. Yet, the desorption of OH becomes the rate-determining step. Doping defective MoS2with late 3d transition metal (TM) atoms, especially Cu, Ni, and Co, can regulate the reactivity of active sites for optimal OH desorption. As a result, the TM-doped defective 1T' MoS2can significantly enhance the alkaline HER performance. These findings highlight the potential of defect engineering technologies for the design of TMD-based alkaline HER electrocatalysts.
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- Samuel Akinlolu Ogunkunle
- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- Institut de Recherche sur les Céramiques (IRCER), UMR CNRS 7315-Université de Limoges, Limoges 87068, France
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- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- Institut de Recherche sur les Céramiques (IRCER), UMR CNRS 7315-Université de Limoges, Limoges 87068, France
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- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Environment and Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport 4222, Australia
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Yun Q, Ge Y, Shi Z, Liu J, Wang X, Zhang A, Huang B, Yao Y, Luo Q, Zhai L, Ge J, Peng Y, Gong C, Zhao M, Qin Y, Ma C, Wang G, Wa Q, Zhou X, Li Z, Li S, Zhai W, Yang H, Ren Y, Wang Y, Li L, Ruan X, Wu Y, Chen B, Lu Q, Lai Z, He Q, Huang X, Chen Y, Zhang H. Recent Progress on Phase Engineering of Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2023. [PMID: 37962496 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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As a key structural parameter, phase depicts the arrangement of atoms in materials. Normally, a nanomaterial exists in its thermodynamically stable crystal phase. With the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials with unconventional crystal phases, which rarely exist in their bulk counterparts, or amorphous phase have been prepared using carefully controlled reaction conditions. Together these methods are beginning to enable phase engineering of nanomaterials (PEN), i.e., the synthesis of nanomaterials with unconventional phases and the transformation between different phases, to obtain desired properties and functions. This Review summarizes the research progress in the field of PEN. First, we present representative strategies for the direct synthesis of unconventional phases and modulation of phase transformation in diverse kinds of nanomaterials. We cover the synthesis of nanomaterials ranging from metal nanostructures such as Au, Ag, Cu, Pd, and Ru, and their alloys; metal oxides, borides, and carbides; to transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and 2D layered materials. We review synthesis and growth methods ranging from wet-chemical reduction and seed-mediated epitaxial growth to chemical vapor deposition (CVD), high pressure phase transformation, and electron and ion-beam irradiation. After that, we summarize the significant influence of phase on the various properties of unconventional-phase nanomaterials. We also discuss the potential applications of the developed unconventional-phase nanomaterials in different areas including catalysis, electrochemical energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors), solar cells, optoelectronics, and sensing. Finally, we discuss existing challenges and future research directions in PEN.
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- Qinbai Yun
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering & Energy Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, 627833, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Flexible Electronics (SoFE), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Lang C, Jiang W, Yang CJ, Zhong H, Chen P, Wu Q, Yan X, Dong CL, Lin Y, Ouyang L, Jia Y, Yao X. Facile and Scalable Mechanochemical Synthesis of Defective MoS 2 with Ru Single Atoms Toward High-Current-Density Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300807. [PMID: 37086117 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Designing a facile strategy to prepare catalysts with highly active sites are challenging for large-scale implementation of electrochemical hydrogen production. Herein, a straightforward and eco-friendly method by high-energy mechanochemical ball milling for mass production of atomic Ru dispersive in defective MoS2 catalysts (Ru1 @D-MoS2 ) is developed. It is found that single atomic Ru doping induces the generation of S vacancies, which can break the electronic neutrality around Ru atoms, leading to an asymmetrical distribution of electrons. It is also demonstrated that the Ru1 @D-MoS2 exhibits superb alkaline hydrogen evolution enhancement, possibly attributing to this electronic asymmetry. The overpotential required to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm-2 is as low as 107 mV, which is much lower than that of commercial MoS2 (C-MoS2 , 364 mV). Further density functional theory (DFT) calculations also support that the vacancy-coupled single Ru enables much higher electronic distribution asymmetry degree, which could regulate the adsorption energy of intermediates, favoring the water dissociation and the adsorption/desorption of H*. Besides, the long-term stability test under 500 mA cm-2 further confirms the robust performance of Ru1 @D-MoS2 . Our strategy provides a promising and practical way towards large-scale preparation of advanced HER catalysts for commercial applications.
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- Chengguang Lang
- School of Advanced Energy, Sun Yat-sen University (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
- School of Environment and Science, and Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan campus, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Research Center for X-ray Science, Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, 25137, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Environment and Science, and Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan campus, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, and Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan campus, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- Research Center for X-ray Science, Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, 25137, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemical Physics, Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry and Energy Catalysis of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Zhejiang Moganshan Carbon Neutral Innovation Institute, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Energy, Sun Yat-sen University (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
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Ramírez AR, Heidari S, Vergara A, Aguilera MV, Preuss P, Camarada MB, Fischer A. Rhenium-Based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting. ACS MATERIALS AU 2023; 3:177-200. [PMID: 38089137 PMCID: PMC10176616 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.2c00077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Due to the contamination and global warming problems, it is necessary to search for alternative environmentally friendly energy sources. In this area, hydrogen is a promising alternative. Hydrogen is even more promising, when it is obtained through water electrolysis operated with renewable energy sources. Among the possible devices to perform electrolysis, proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers appear as the most promising commercial systems for hydrogen production in the coming years. However, their massification is affected by the noble metals used as electrocatalysts in their electrodes, with high commercial value: Pt at the cathode where the hydrogen evolution reaction occurs (HER) and Ru/Ir at the anode where the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) happens. Therefore, to take full advantage of the PEM technology for green H2 production and build up a mature PEM market, it is imperative to search for more abundant, cheaper, and stable catalysts, reaching the highest possible activities at the lowest overpotential with the longest stability under the harsh acidic conditions of a PEM. In the search for new electrocatalysts and considering the predictions of a Trasatti volcano plot, rhenium appears to be a promising candidate for HER in acidic media. At the same time, recent studies provide evidence of its potential as an OER catalyst. However, some of these reports have focused on chemical and photochemical water splitting and have not always considered acidic media. This review summarizes rhenium-based electrocatalysts for water splitting under acidic conditions: i.e., potential candidates as cathode materials. In the various sections, we review the mechanism concepts of electrocatalysis, evaluation methods, and the different rhenium-based materials applied for the HER in acidic media. As rhenium is less common for the OER, we included a section about its use in chemical and photochemical water oxidation and as an electrocatalyst under basic conditions. Finally, concluding remarks and perspectives are given about rhenium for water splitting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrés
M. R. Ramírez
- Centro
de Nanotecnología Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería
y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Pirámide 5750, 8580745 Huechuraba, Santiago RM Chile
- Universidad
Mayor, Núcleo Química y Bioquímica, Facultad
de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Camino
La Pirámide 5750, 8580745 Huechuraba, Santiago RM Chile
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- Inorganic
Functional Materials and Nanomaterials Group, Institute for Inorganic
and Analytical Chemistry, University of
Freiburg, Albertstraße 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- FMF
− Freiburg Materials Research Center, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Straße 19, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- FIT
− Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired
Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Centro
de Nanotecnología Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería
y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Pirámide 5750, 8580745 Huechuraba, Santiago RM Chile
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y
de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y
de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Inorganic
Functional Materials and Nanomaterials Group, Institute for Inorganic
and Analytical Chemistry, University of
Freiburg, Albertstraße 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- FIT
− Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired
Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
- Departamento
de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y
de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
- Centro Investigación
en Nanotecnología y Materiales Avanzados, CIEN-UC, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Inorganic
Functional Materials and Nanomaterials Group, Institute for Inorganic
and Analytical Chemistry, University of
Freiburg, Albertstraße 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- FMF
− Freiburg Materials Research Center, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Straße 19, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- FIT
− Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired
Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
- Cluster
of Excellence livMatS, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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Ran J, Chen L, Wang D, Talebian-Kiakalaieh A, Jiao Y, Adel Hamza M, Qu Y, Jing L, Davey K, Qiao SZ. Atomic-Level Regulated 2D ReSe 2 : A Universal Platform Boostin Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210164. [PMID: 36828483 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
Solar hydrogen (H2 ) generation via photocatalytic water splitting is practically promising, environmentally benign, and sustainably carbon neutral. It is important therefore to understand how to controllably engineer photocatalysts at the atomic level. In this work, atomic-level engineering of defected ReSe2 nanosheets (NSs) is reported to significantly boost photocatalytic H2 evolution on various semiconductor photocatalysts including TiO2 , CdS, ZnIn2 S4 , and C3 N4 . Advanced characterizations, such as atomic-resolution aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (AC-STEM), synchrotron-based X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transient-state surface photovoltage (SPV) spectroscopy, and transient-state photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, together with theoretical computations confirm that the strongly coupled ReSe2 /TiO2 interface and substantial atomic-level active sites of defected ReSe2 NSs result in the significantly raised activity of ReSe2 /TiO2 . This work not only for the first time realizes the atomic-level engineering of ReSe2 NSs as a versatile platform to significantly raise the activities on different photocatalysts, but, more importantly, underscores the immense importance of atomic-level synthesis and exploration on 2D materials for energy conversion and storage.
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- Jingrun Ran
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Sadeghi E, Peighambardoust NS, Chamani S, Aydemir U. Designing In Situ Grown Ternary Oxide/2D Ni-BDC MOF Nanocomposites on Nickel Foam as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Water Splitting. ACS MATERIALS AU 2023; 3:143-163. [PMID: 38089730 PMCID: PMC9999482 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.2c00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
The security of future energy, hydrogen, is subject to designing high-performance, stable, and low-cost electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HERs and OERs), for the realization of efficient overall water splitting. Two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) introduce a large family of materials with versatile chemical and structural features for a variety of applications, such as supercapacitors, gas storage, and water splitting. Herein, a series of nanocomposites based on NCM/Ni-BDC@NF (N=Ni, C=Co, M:F=Fe, C=Cu, and Z=Zn, BDC: benzene dicarboxylic acid, NF: nickel foam) were directly developed on NF using a facile yet scalable solvothermal method. After coupling, the electronic structure of metallic atoms was well-modulated. Based on the XPS results, for the NCF/Ni-BDC, cationic atoms shifted to higher oxidation states, favorable for the OER. Conversely, for the NCZ/Ni-BDC and NCC/Ni-BDC nanocomposites, cationic atoms shifted to lower oxidation states, advantageous for the HER. The as-prepared NCF/Ni-BDC demonstrated prominent OER performance, requiring only 1.35 and 1.68 V versus a reversible hydrogen electrode to afford 10 and 50 mA cm-2 current densities, respectively. On the cathodic side, NCZ/Ni-BDC exhibited the best HER activity with an overpotential of 170 and 350 mV to generate 10 and 50 mA cm-2, respectively, under 1.0 M KOH medium. In a two-electrode alkaline electrolyzer, the assembled NCZ/Ni-BDC (cathode) ∥ NCF/Ni-BDC (anode) couple demanded a cell voltage of only 1.58 V to produce 10 mA cm-2. The stability of NCF/Ni-BDC toward OER was also exemplary, experiencing a continuous operation at 10, 20, and 50 mA cm-2 for nearly 45 h. Surprisingly, the overpotential after OER stability at 50 mA cm-2 dropped drastically from 450 to 200 mV. Finally, the faradaic efficiencies for the overall water splitting revealed the respective values of 100 and 85% for the H2 and O2 production at a constant current density of 20 mA cm-2.
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- Ebrahim Sadeghi
- Koç
University Boron and Advanced Materials Applications and Research
Center (KUBAM), Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
- Graduate
School of Sciences and Engineering, Koç
University, Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
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- Koç
University Boron and Advanced Materials Applications and Research
Center (KUBAM), Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
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- Koç
University Boron and Advanced Materials Applications and Research
Center (KUBAM), Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
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- Koç
University Boron and Advanced Materials Applications and Research
Center (KUBAM), Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
- Department
of Chemistry, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul34450, Turkey
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Kazemi SA, Imani Yengejeh S, Ogunkunle SA, Zhang L, Wen W, Wee-Chung Liew A, Wang Y. Vacancy impacts on electronic and mechanical properties of MX2 (M = Mo, W and X = S, Se) monolayers. RSC Adv 2023; 13:6498-6506. [PMID: 36845596 PMCID: PMC9951067 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00205e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Monolayers of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD) exhibit excellent mechanical and electrical characteristics. Previous studies have shown that vacancies are frequently created during the synthesis, which can alter the physicochemical characteristics of TMDs. Even though the properties of pristine TMD structures are well studied, the effects of vacancies on the electrical and mechanical properties have received far less attention. In this paper, we applied first-principles density functional theory (DFT) to comparatively investigate the properties of defective TMD monolayers including molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), molybdenum diselenide (MoSe2), tungsten disulfide (WS2), and tungsten diselenide (WSe2). The impacts of six types of anion or metal complex vacancies were studied. According to our findings, the electronic and mechanical properties are slightly impacted by anion vacancy defects. In contrast, vacancies in metal complexes considerably affect their electronic and mechanical properties. Additionally, the mechanical properties of TMDs are significantly influenced by both their structural phases and anions. Specifically, defective diselenides become more mechanically unstable due to the comparatively poor bonding strength between Se and metal based on the analysis of the crystal orbital Hamilton population (COHP). The outcomes of this study may provide the theoretical knowledge base to boost more applications of the TMD systems through defect engineering.
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- Seyedeh Alieh Kazemi
- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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- School of Information and Communication Technology, Griffith UniversityGold CoastQueensland 4215Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus QLD 4222 Australia
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Fang Y, Lv X, Lv Z, Wang Y, Zheng G, Huang F. Electron-Extraction Engineering Induced 1T''-1T' Phase Transition of Re 0.75 V 0.25 Se 2 for Ultrafast Sodium Ion Storage. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2205680. [PMID: 36372525 PMCID: PMC9798975 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
Inducing new phases of transition metal dichalcogenides by controlling the d-electron-count has attracted much interest due to their novel structures and physicochemical properties. 1T'' ReSe2 is a promising candidate for sodium storage, but the low electronic conductivity and limited active sites hinder its electrochemical capacity. Herein, new-phase 1T' Re0.75 V0.25 Se2 crystals (P2/m) with zig-zag chains are successfully synthesized. The 1T''-1T' phase transition results from the electronic reorganization of 5d orbitals via electron extraction after V-atom doping. The electrical conductivity of 1T' Re0.75 V0.25 Se2 is 2.7 × 105 times higher than that of 1T'' ReSe2 . Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that 1T' Re0.75 V0.25 Se2 has a larger interlayer spacing, lower bonding energy, and migration energy barrier for Na+ ions than 1T'' ReSe2 . As a result, 1T' Re0.75 V0.25 Se2 electrode shows an excellent rate capability of 203 mAh g-1 at 50 C with no capacity fading over 5000 cycles for sodium storage, which is superior to most reported sodium-ion anode materials. This 1T' Re0.75 V0.25 Se2 provides a new platform for various applications such as electronics, catalysis, and energy storage.
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- Yuqiang Fang
- State Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced MaterialsDepartment of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsFudan UniversityShanghai200438P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced MaterialsDepartment of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsFudan UniversityShanghai200438P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai200050P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and ApplicationsCollege of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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Wang X, Wu J, Zhang Y, Sun Y, Ma K, Xie Y, Zheng W, Tian Z, Kang Z, Zhang Y. Vacancy Defects in 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Electrocatalysts: From Aggregated to Atomic Configuration. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022:e2206576. [PMID: 36189862 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Vacancy defect engineering has been well leveraged to flexibly shape comprehensive physicochemical properties of diverse catalysts. In particular, growing research effort has been devoted to engineering chalcogen anionic vacancies (S/Se/Te) of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) toward the ultimate performance limit of electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In spite of remarkable progress achieved in the past decade, systematic and in-depth insights into the state-of-the-art vacancy engineering for 2D-TMDs-based electrocatalysis are still lacking. Herein, this review delivers a full picture of vacancy engineering evolving from aggregated to atomic configurations covering their development background, controllable manufacturing, thorough characterization, and representative HER application. Of particular interest, the deep-seated correlations between specific vacancy regulation routes and resulting catalytic performance improvement are logically clarified in terms of atomic rearrangement, charge redistribution, energy band variation, intermediate adsorption-desorption optimization, and charge/mass transfer facilitation. Beyond that, a broader vision is cast into the cutting-edge research fields of vacancy-engineering-based single-atom catalysis and dynamic structure-performance correlations across catalyst service lifetime. Together with critical discussion on residual challenges and future prospects, this review sheds new light on the rational design of advanced defect catalysts and navigates their broader application in high-efficiency energy conversion and storage fields.
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- Xin Wang
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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Chen D, Wei Z, Wang M, Zhao S, Liu P, Pan A, Tan Y. Scalable-doped Nanoporous 1T″ ReSe 2 via a General Surface Co-Alloy Strategy. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:7020-7027. [PMID: 35973110 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c01837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Reliable and controllable doping of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides is an efficient approach to tailor their physicochemical properties and expand their functional applications. However, precise control over dopant distribution and scalability of the process remains a challenge. Here, we report a general method to achieve scalable in situ doping of centimeter-sized bicontinuous nanoporous ReSe2 films with transition metal atoms via surface coalloy growth. The distinct strains induced by the bending curvature of nanoporous structures and uniform dopants result in a local 1T' to 1T″ structure phase transition over nanoporous ReSe2 films. The as-prepared nanoporous Ru-ReSe2 with high 1T″ phase exhibits preferable electrochemical activity in hydrogen evolution reaction. The work demonstrates a unique and general approach to synthesize uniformly-doped transition metal dichalcogenides with 3D bicontinuous nanoporous structure, which can be scaled up to batch production for various applications.
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- Dechao Chen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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Yan M, Zhao Z, Wang T, Chen R, Zhou C, Qin Y, Yang S, Zhang M, Yang Y. Synergistic Effects in Ultrafine Molybdenum-Tungsten Bimetallic Carbide Hollow Carbon Architecture Boost Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis and Lithium-Ion Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203630. [PMID: 35980947 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Constructing hierarchical heterostructures is considered a useful strategy to regulate surface electronic structure and improve the electrochemical kinetics. Herein, the authors develop a hollow architecture composed of MoC1- x and WC1- x carbide nanoparticles and carbon matrix for boosting electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and lithium ions storage. The hybridization of ultrafine nanoparticles confined in the N-doped carbon nanosheets provides an appropriate hydrogen adsorption free energy and abundant boundary interfaces for lithium intercalation, leading to the synergistically enhanced composite conductivity. As a proof of concept, the as-prepared catalyst exhibits outstanding and durable electrocatalytic performance with a low overpotential of 103 and 163 mV at 10 mA cm-2 , as well as a Tafel slope of 58 and 90 mV dec-1 in alkaline electrolyte and acid electrolyte, respectively. Moreover, evaluated as an anode for a lithium-ion battery, the as-resulted sample delivers a rate capability of 1032.1 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 . This electrode indicates superior cyclability with a capability of 679.1 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1 after 4000 cycles. The present work provides a strategy to design effective and stable bimetallic carbide composites as superior electrocatalysts and electrode materials.
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- Meng Yan
- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
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Kirubasankar B, Won YS, Adofo LA, Choi SH, Kim SM, Kim KK. Atomic and structural modifications of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides for various advanced applications. Chem Sci 2022; 13:7707-7738. [PMID: 35865881 PMCID: PMC9258346 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc01398c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and their heterostructures have attracted significant interest in both academia and industry because of their unusual physical and chemical properties. They offer numerous applications, such as electronic, optoelectronic, and spintronic devices, in addition to energy storage and conversion. Atomic and structural modifications of van der Waals layered materials are required to achieve unique and versatile properties for advanced applications. This review presents a discussion on the atomic-scale and structural modifications of 2D TMDs and their heterostructures via post-treatment. Atomic-scale modifications such as vacancy generation, substitutional doping, functionalization and repair of 2D TMDs and structural modifications including phase transitions and construction of heterostructures are discussed. Such modifications on the physical and chemical properties of 2D TMDs enable the development of various advanced applications including electronic and optoelectronic devices, sensing, catalysis, nanogenerators, and memory and neuromorphic devices. Finally, the challenges and prospects of various post-treatment techniques and related future advanced applications are addressed.
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- Balakrishnan Kirubasankar
- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University Seoul 14072 South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
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- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University Seoul 14072 South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
- Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 South Korea
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Zhou B, Gao R, Zou JJ, Yang H. Surface Design Strategy of Catalysts for Water Electrolysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202336. [PMID: 35665595 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogen, a new energy carrier that can replace traditional fossil fuels, is seen as one of the most promising clean energy sources. The use of renewable electricity to drive hydrogen production has very broad prospects for addressing energy and environmental problems. Therefore, many researchers favor electrolytic water due to its green and low-cost advantages. The electrolytic water reaction comprises the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Understanding the OER and HER mechanisms in acidic and alkaline processes contributes to further studying the design of surface regulation of electrolytic water catalysts. The OER and HER catalysts are mainly reviewed for defects, doping, alloying, surface reconstruction, crystal surface structure, and heterostructures. Besides, recent catalysts for overall water splitting are also reviewed. Finally, this review paves the way to the rational design and synthesis of new materials for highly efficient electrocatalysis.
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- Binghui Zhou
- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 200237, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 200237, China
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Hunan Key Lab of Mineral Materials and Application, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- State Key Lab of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Wan Y, Hu T, Mao X, Fu J, Yuan K, Song Y, Gan X, Xu X, Xue M, Cheng X, Huang C, Yang J, Dai L, Zeng H, Kan E. Room-Temperature Ferroelectricity in 1T^{'}-ReS_{2} Multilayers. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2022; 128:067601. [PMID: 35213175 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.128.067601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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van der Waals materials possess an innate layer degree of freedom and thus are excellent candidates for exploring emergent two-dimensional ferroelectricity induced by interlayer translation. However, despite being theoretically predicted, experimental realization of this type of ferroelectricity is scarce at the current stage. Here, we demonstrate robust sliding ferroelectricity in semiconducting 1T^{'}-ReS_{2} multilayers via a combined study of theory and experiment. Room-temperature vertical ferroelectricity is observed in two-dimensional 1T^{'}-ReS_{2} with layer number N≥2. The electric polarization stems from the uncompensated charge transfer between layers and can be switched by interlayer sliding. For bilayer 1T^{'}-ReS_{2}, the ferroelectric transition temperature is estimated to be ∼405 K from the second harmonic generation measurements. Our results highlight the importance of interlayer engineering in the realization of atomic-scale ferroelectricity.
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- Yi Wan
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, and Department of Applied Physics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, and Department of Applied Physics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- International Center for Quantum Design of Functional Materials (ICQD), Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, and Department of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- International Center for Quantum Design of Functional Materials (ICQD), Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, and Department of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Beijing 100871, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optical Information Technology, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optical Information Technology, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, and Department of Applied Physics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure & Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Beijing 100871, China
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- International Center for Quantum Design of Functional Materials (ICQD), Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, and Department of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Microstructure and Quantum Sensing, and Department of Applied Physics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Wang L, Huang Z, Huang H, Zhong S, Huang M, Isimjan TT, Yang X. Electron-transfer enhanced sponge-like CrP-Re2P as a robust bifunctional electrocatalyst for high-current overall water splitting and Zn–H2O cell. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Li Z, Yue Y, Peng J, Luo Z. Phase engineering two-dimensional nanostructures for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hinsch JJ, Liu J, Wang Y. Reinvestigating oxygen adsorption on Ag(111) by using strongly constrained and appropriately normed semi-local density functional with the revised Vydrov van Voorhis van der Waals force correction. J Chem Phys 2021; 155:234704. [PMID: 34937376 DOI: 10.1063/5.0073407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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While density functional theory (DFT) at the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) level has made great success in catalysis, it fails in some important systems such as the adsorption of the oxygen molecule on the Ag(111) surface. Previous DFT studies at the GGA level revealed theoretical inconsistencies on the adsorption energies and dissociation barriers of O2 on Ag(111) in comparison with the experimental conclusion. In this study, the strongly constrained and appropriately normed-revised Vydrov van Voorhis van der Waals correction functional (SCAN-rVV10) method at the meta-GGA level with the nonlocal van der Waals (vdW) force correction was used to reinvestigate the adsorption properties of O2 on the Ag(111) surface. The SCAN-rVV10 results successfully confirm the experimental observation that both molecular and dissociative adsorptions can exist for oxygen on Ag(111). The calculated adsorption energy for the physisorption state and the relevant dissociation energy barrier are close to the experimental data. It demonstrates that SCAN-rVV10 can outperform functionals at the GGA level for O2/Ag(111). Therefore, our findings suggest that SCAN-rVV10 can be the desired method for systems where the correct description of intermediate-ranged vdW forces is essential, such as the physisorption of small molecules on the solid surface.
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- Jack J Hinsch
- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Griffith University, Gold Coast QLD 4222, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Griffith University, Gold Coast QLD 4222, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Griffith University, Gold Coast QLD 4222, Australia
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Zhai W, Xiong T, He Z, Lu S, Lai Z, He Q, Tan C, Zhang H. Nanodots Derived from Layered Materials: Synthesis and Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2006661. [PMID: 34212432 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Layered 2D materials, such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, transition metal oxides, black phosphorus, graphitic carbon nitride, hexagonal boron nitride, and MXenes, have attracted intensive attention over the past decades owing to their unique properties and wide applications in electronics, catalysis, energy storage, biomedicine, etc. Further reducing the lateral size of layered 2D materials down to less than 10 nm allows for preparing a new class of nanostructures, namely, nanodots derived from layered materials. Nanodots derived from layered materials not only can exhibit the intriguing properties of nanodots due to the size confinement originating from the ultrasmall size, but also can inherit some unique properties of ultrathin layered 2D materials, making them promising candidates in a wide range of applications, especially in biomedicine and catalysis. Here, a comprehensive summary on the materials categories, advantages, synthesis methods, and potential applications of these nanodots derived from layered materials is provided. Finally, personal insights about the challenges and future directions in this promising research field are also given.
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- Wei Zhai
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Guo C, Shi Y, Lu S, Yu Y, Zhang B. Amorphous nanomaterials in electrocatalytic water splitting. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(20)63740-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Li FF, Niu ZP, Zhang LX. Monolayer 1T and 1T' MoSO as Promising Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution based on First Principle Calculations. Chemphyschem 2021; 22:2034-2041. [PMID: 34313368 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202100038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2 ) has been regarded as one of the most promising candidates for replacing Pt group noble metals as an efficient electrocatalyst to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in consideration of its relatively high earth abundance. Recent studies show that the catalytic efficiency of MoS2 for HER can be promoted by the presence of 1T-phase MoS2 . It is hard to precisely control the formation of 1T-MoS2 , however, due to its metastability relative to 2H-MoS2 . Elevating the stability of 1T phase allotrope is therefore of great importance and could be realized by replacing divalent S with monovalent elements or groups according to crystal field theory, which has been demonstrated through our first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculation results. Differential Gibbs free energy analysis for hydrogen adsorption (ΔGH* ) suggest that 1T and 1T' MoSO (O doped MoS2 ) might be taken as potential candidate catalysts for HER process with better performance than 1T and 1T' MoS2 . We also propose a probable approach to synthesize 1T and 1T' MoSO under oxidation circumstance environment of graphene oxide.
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- Fei-Fei Li
- School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Electrochemical study in acid aqueous solution and ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of metallic rhenium surface. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lai Z, Chaturvedi A, Shi Z, Zhao J, Tran TH, Chen B, Huang Y, Cao X, He Q, Zeng Z, Tan C, Zhang H. High-Yield Exfoliation of Ultrathin 2D Ni 3 Cr 2 P 2 S 9 and Ni 3 Cr 2 P 2 Se 9 Nanosheets. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006866. [PMID: 33705603 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Multinary layered 2D nanomaterials can exhibit distinct physicochemical properties and innovative applications as compared to binary 2D nanomaterials due to their unique crystal structures. However, it still remains a challenge for the high-yield preparation of high-quality multinary 2D nanosheets. Here, the high-yield and large-scale production of two quaternary metal thiophosphate nanosheets are reported, i.e., Ni3 Cr2 P2 S9 and Ni3 Cr2 P2 Se9 , via the liquid exfoliation of their layered bulk crystals. The exfoliated single-crystalline Ni3 Cr2 P2 S9 nanosheets, with a lateral size ranging from a few hundred nanometers to a few micrometers and thickness of 1.4 ± 0.2 nm, can be easily used to prepare flexible thin films via a simple vacuum filtration process. As a proof-of-concept application, the fabricated thin film is used as a supercapacitor electrode with good specific capacitance. These high-yield, large-scale, solution-processable quaternary metal thiophosphate nanosheets could also be promising in other applications like biosensors, cancer therapies, and flexible electronics.
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- Zhuangchai Lai
- Center for Programmable Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Programmable Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Center for Programmable Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Programmable Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong, Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Zhou Z, Wang X, Zhang H, Huang H, Sun L, Ma L, Du Y, Pei C, Zhang Q, Li H, Ma L, Gu L, Liu Z, Cheng L, Tan C. Activating Layered Metal Oxide Nanomaterials via Structural Engineering as Biodegradable Nanoagents for Photothermal Cancer Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2007486. [PMID: 33590671 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Layered metal oxides including MoO3 and WO3 have been widely explored for biological applications owing to their excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity, and easy preparation. However, they normally exhibit weak or negligible near-infrared (NIR) absorption and thus are inefficient for photo-induced biomedical applications. Herein, the structural engineering of layered MoO3 and WO3 nanostructures is first reported to activate their NIR-II absorption for efficient photothermal cancer therapy in the NIR-II window. White-colored micrometre-long MoO3 nanobelts are transformed into blue-colored short, thin, defective, interlayer gap-expanded MoO3-x nanobelts with a strong NIR-II absorption via the simple lithium treatment. The blue MoO3-x nanobelts exhibit a large extinction coefficient of 18.2 L g-1 cm-1 and high photothermal conversion efficiency of 46.9% at 1064 nm. After surface modification, the MoO3-x nanobelts can be used as a robust nanoagent for photoacoustic imaging-guided photothermal therapy to achieve efficient cancer cell ablation and tumor eradication under irradiation by a 1064 nm laser. Importantly, the biodegradable MoO3-x nanobelts can be rapidly degraded and excreted from body. The study highlights that the structural engineering of layered metal oxides is a powerful strategy to tune their properties and thus boost their performances in given applications.
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- Zhan Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Energy Geoscience Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, 471934, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Sun Y, Xue Z, Liu Q, Jia Y, Li Y, Liu K, Lin Y, Liu M, Li G, Su CY. Modulating electronic structure of metal-organic frameworks by introducing atomically dispersed Ru for efficient hydrogen evolution. Nat Commun 2021; 12:1369. [PMID: 33649349 PMCID: PMC7921655 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21595-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 197] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Developing high-performance electrocatalysts toward hydrogen evolution reaction is important for clean and sustainable hydrogen energy, yet still challenging. Herein, we report a single-atom strategy to construct excellent metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst (NiRu0.13-BDC) by introducing atomically dispersed Ru. Significantly, the obtained NiRu0.13-BDC exhibits outstanding hydrogen evolution activity in all pH, especially with a low overpotential of 36 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 in 1 M phosphate buffered saline solution, which is comparable to commercial Pt/C. X-ray absorption fine structures and the density functional theory calculations reveal that introducing Ru single-atom can modulate electronic structure of metal center in the MOF, leading to the optimization of binding strength for H2O and H*, and the enhancement of HER performance. This work establishes single-atom strategy as an efficient approach to modulate electronic structure of MOFs for catalyst design.
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- Yamei Sun
- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Chang L, Sun Z, Hu YH. 1T Phase Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-020-00087-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kwak IH, Kwon IS, Debela TT, Abbas HG, Park YC, Seo J, Ahn JP, Lee JH, Park J, Kang HS. Phase Evolution of Re 1-xMo xSe 2 Alloy Nanosheets and Their Enhanced Catalytic Activity toward Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS NANO 2020; 14:11995-12005. [PMID: 32813497 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c05159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional ReSe2 has emerged as a promising electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), but its catalytic activity needs to be further improved. Herein, we synthesized Re1-xMoxSe2 alloy nanosheets with the whole range of x (0-100%) using a hydrothermal reaction. The phase evolved in the order of 1T″ (triclinic) → 1T' (monoclinic) → 2H (hexagonal) upon increasing x. In the nanosheets with x = 10%, the substitutional Mo atoms tended to aggregate in the 1T″ ReSe2 phase with Se vacancies. The incorporation of the 1T' phase makes the alloy nanosheets more metallic than the end compositions. The 10% Mo substitution significantly enhanced the electrocatalytic performance toward HER (in 0.5 M H2SO4), with a current of 10 mA cm-2 at an overpotential of 77 mV (vs RHE) and a Tafel slope of 42 mV dec-1. First-principles calculations of the three phases (1T″, 2H, and 1T') predicted a phase transition of 1T″-2H at x ≈ 65% as well as the production of a 1T' phase along the composition tuning, which are consistent with the experiments. At x = 12.5%, two Mo atoms prefer to form a pair along the Re4 chains. Gibbs free energy along the reaction path indicates that the best HER performance of nanosheets with 10% Mo originates from the Mo atoms that form Mo-H when there are adjacent Se vacancies.
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- In Hye Kwak
- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Application of Advanced Materials, Jeonju University, Chonju, Chonbuk 55069, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Chonbuk 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Measurement and Analysis Division, National Nanofab Center (NNFC), Daejeon 305-806, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 136-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano and Advanced Materials, Jeonju University, Chonju, Chonbuk 55069, Republic of Korea
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Kwon IS, Kwak IH, Ju S, Kang S, Han S, Park YC, Park J, Park J. Adatom Doping of Transition Metals in ReSe 2 Nanosheets for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS NANO 2020; 14:12184-12194. [PMID: 32852936 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c05874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional Re dichalcogenide nanostructures are promising electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we report the adatom doping of various transition metals (TM = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu) in ReSe2 nanosheets synthesized using a solvothermal reaction. As the atomic number of TM increases from Mn to Cu, the adatoms on Re sites become more favored over the substitution. In the case of Ni, the fraction of adatoms reaches 90%. Ni doping resulted in the most effective enhancement in the HER catalytic performance, which was characterized by overpotentials of 82 and 109 mV at 10 mA cm-2 in 0.5 M H2SO4 and 1 M KOH, respectively, and the Tafel slopes of 54 and 81 mV dec-1. First-principles calculations predicted that the adatom doping structures (TMs on Re sites) have higher catalytic activity compared with the substitution ones. The adsorbed H atoms formed a midgap hybridized state via direct bonding with the orbitals of TM adatom. The present work provides a deeper understanding into how TM doping can provide the catalytically active sites in these ReSe2 nanosheets.
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- Ik Seon Kwon
- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Measurement and Analysis Division, National Nanofab Center (NNFC), Daejeon 305-806, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Science & Technology Promotion Center, Gumi Electronics & Information Technology Research Institute, Gumi, 39171, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Chemistry, Korea University, Sejong 339-700, Republic of Korea
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Modulating electron structure of hollow MoS2 nanoarchitectures with oxygen doping for electrochemical hydrogen evolution. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Xu J, Fang C, Zhu Z, Wang J, Yu B, Zhang J. Nanoscale engineering and Mo-doping of 2D ultrathin ReS 2 nanosheets for remarkable electrocatalytic hydrogen generation. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:17045-17052. [PMID: 32785307 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr03693e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) lamellar ReS2 nanosheets are considered a promising electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) but suffer from poor intrinsic conductivity and catalytically inert basal planes. In this work, sub 50 nm hierarchical Mo-doped ReS2 nanospheres consisting of numerous few-layered and defect-rich nanosheets are designed and synthesized as robust and efficient HER catalysts. On the one hand, the small size of the hierarchical structure, the disordered basal planes and the expanded interlayer endow the nanosheets with plentiful defects, thereby resulting in abundant exposed active sites. On the other hand, Mo-doping offers the nanosheets with some electronic benefits of unsaturated electrons, improved intrinsic conductivity, and optimized hydrogen adsorption free energy (ΔGH) of the basal planes. Owing to the synergistic effects, the 10%Mo-ReS2 catalyst exhibits an optimized catalytic activity with striking kinetic metrics of a small Tafel slope of 62 mV dec-1, a low overpotential of 81 mV at 10 mA cm-2, and a long operation stability of 50 h, and its performance is among the best of ReS2-based catalysts. This work provides a new approach for gaining the structural and electronic benefits of ReS2 catalysts by combinational nanoscale engineering and heteroatom doping.
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- Jun Xu
- School of Electronic Science & Applied Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P.R. China.
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- School of Electronic Science & Applied Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P.R. China.
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- School of Electronic Science & Applied Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P.R. China.
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- School of Electronic Science & Applied Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P.R. China.
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- School of Electronic Science & Applied Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P.R. China.
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- School of Physics and Materials Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, P.R. China.
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Rao Y, Wang S, Zhang R, Jiang S, Chen S, Yu Y, Bao S, Xu M, Yue Q, Xin H, Kang Y. Nanoporous V-Doped Ni 5P 4 Microsphere: A Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction at All pH. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:37092-37099. [PMID: 32814405 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hydrogen economy is one of the most promising candidates to replace the current energy system on depleting fossil fuels. As a clean and sustainable way to produce hydrogen, electrocatalytic water splitting attracts ever-increasing interest from the research community. Although the wide application of platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts is limited because of the scarcity and high cost toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the non-PGM electrocatalysts usually suffer from unsatisfactory activity and poor durability. In this work, we report an active and durable V-doped Ni5P4 electrocatalyst that can be used for all-pH HER. Particularly, V-Ni5P4 has an HER activity that is comparable to that of Pt in preferred alkaline media, with overpotentials as low as 13 mV and 295 mV at current densities of 10 and 1000 mA cm-2, respectively. The low-cost V-Ni5P4 that enables ultrahigh current density (i.e., at the level of A cm-2) would be of great interest to the hydrogen production industry.
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- Yuan Rao
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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Pang QQ, Niu ZL, Yi SS, Zhang S, Liu ZY, Yue XZ. Hydrogen-Etched Bifunctional Sulfur-Defect-Rich ReS 2 /CC Electrocatalyst for Highly Efficient HER and OER. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2003007. [PMID: 32686340 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The design on synthesizing a sturdy, low-cost, clean, and sustainable electrocatalyst, as well as achieving high performance with low overpotential and good durability toward water splitting, is fairly vital in environmental and energy-related subject. Herein, for the first time the growth of sulfur (S) defect engineered self-supporting array electrode composed of metallic Re and ReS2 nanosheets on carbon cloth (referred as Re/ReS2 /CC) via a facile hydrothermal method and the following thermal treatment with H2 /N2 flow is reported. It is expected that, for example, the as-prepared Re/ReS2 -7H/CC for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under acidic medium affords a quite low overpotential of 42 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and a very small Tafel slope of 36 mV decade-1 , which are comparable to some of the promising HER catalysts. Furthermore, in the two-electrode system, a small cell voltage of 1.30 V is recorded under alkaline condition. Characterizations and density functional theory results expound that the introduced S defects in Re/ReS2 -7H/CC can offer abundant active sites to advantageously capture electron, enhance the electron transport capacity, and weaken the adsorption free energy of H* at the active sites, being responsible for its superior electrocatalytic performance.
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- Qing-Qing Pang
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Lu Y, Chen Y, Srinivas K, Su Z, Wang X, Wang B, Yang D. Employing dual-ligand co-coordination compound to construct nanorod-like Bi-metallic (Fe, Co)P decorated with nitrogen-doped graphene for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Liu Y, Li J, Huang W, Zhang Y, Wang M, Gao X, Wang X, Jin M, Hou Z, Zhou G, Zhang Z, Liu J. Surface-Induced 2D/1D Heterostructured Growth of ReS 2/CoS 2 for High-Performance Electrocatalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:33586-33594. [PMID: 32618178 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-dimensional/one-dimensional (2D/1D) heterostructures have received much attention from researchers for their abundant catalytically active sites and low contact resistance due to formation of chemical bonds at the interface. The investigation of such heterostructures, however, is confined to lattice-matched materials, which severely limits the material candidates. Herein, we demonstrate a lattice-mismatched 2D/1D heterostructured electrocatalyst consisting of 2D ReS2 nanosheets and 1D CoS2 nanowires. We propose that the higher surface energy of the CoS2 nanowire and the lattice mismatch between 1D and 2D units are crucial for the growth process of ReS2 nanosheets. More importantly, the terminal S2- exposed on the surface of CoS2 nanowires serves not only as the nucleus of ReS2 nanosheets but also as a bridge to enhance electron transport efficiency. Thus, the ReS2/CoS2 heterostructures show outstanding hydrogen evolution reaction performance. This work is of general interest for the design of complex multidimensional nano-heterostructures with outstanding functionalities.
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- Yuanwu Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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Wang R, Han J, Xu P, Gao T, Zhong J, Wang X, Zhang X, Li Z, Xu L, Song B. Dual-Enhanced Doping in ReSe 2 for Efficiently Photoenhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2000216. [PMID: 32382490 PMCID: PMC7201260 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Rhenium dichalcogenides (ReX2, X = S or Se) are catalysts that have great promise for the photoenhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (PE-HER) because of their unique physiochemical properties. However, the catalytic performance is still restricted by their low concentration of electrocatalytic activity sites and poor injection of hot electrons. Herein, dual-enhancement in ReSe2 nanosheets (NSs) with high concentration of active sites and efficient use of hot electrons is simultaneously achieved with moderate Mo doping. Contributions from exposed catalytically active sites, improved electrical conductivity, and enhanced solar spectral response are systematically investigated. Superior PE-HER catalytical performance is obtained in Re0.94Mo0.06Se2, which has more catalytically active sites and optimized band structure than other Re1- x Mo x Se2 samples. Here, it is demonstrated that only doping can reduce the overpotential (η10) from 239 to 174 mV at -10 mA cm-2 (Δ1η10 = 65 mV). Then, η10 is further improved to 137 mV under simulated AM 1.5 sun illumination (Δ2η10 = 37 mV). The total improvement (Δη10) toward PE-HER is 102 mV (Δ1η10 + Δ2η10 = 102 mV) in optimal Re0.94Mo0.06Se2. This work presents a new perspective for researching high-efficiency photoenhanced HER ReSe2-based electrocatalysts and other layered transition metal dichalcogenides.
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- Ran Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special EnvironmentsHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special EnvironmentsHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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- Institute of PetrochemistryHeilongjiang Academy of SciencesHarbin150040China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft MaterialsSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123China
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- Department of PhysicsHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special EnvironmentsHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation FacilityShanghai Institute of Applied PhysicsShanghai201800China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap MaterialsMinistry of EducationSchool of Physics and Electronic EngineeringHarbin Normal UniversityHarbin150025China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special EnvironmentsHarbin Institute of TechnologyHarbin150001China
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Yin J, Jin J, Lin H, Yin Z, Li J, Lu M, Guo L, Xi P, Tang Y, Yan C. Optimized Metal Chalcogenides for Boosting Water Splitting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:1903070. [PMID: 32440471 PMCID: PMC7237848 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201903070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting (2H2O → 2H2 + O2) is a very promising avenue to effectively and environmentally friendly produce highly pure hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) at a large scale. Different materials have been developed to enhance the efficiency for water splitting. Among them, chalcogenides with unique atomic arrangement and high electronic transport show interesting catalytic properties in various electrochemical reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and overall water splitting, while the control of their morphology and structure is of vital importance to their catalytic performance. Herein, the general synthetic methods are summarized to prepare metal chalcogenides and different strategies are designed to improve their catalytic performance for water splitting. The remaining challenges in the research and development of metal chalcogenides and possible directions for future research are also summarized.
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- Jie Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
- Department of ChemistryBrown UniversityProvidenceRI02912USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- Department of ChemistryBrown UniversityProvidenceRI02912USA
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- Department of ChemistryBrown UniversityProvidenceRI02912USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic ChemistryKey Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringLanzhou UniversityLanzhou730000China
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Imani Yengejeh S, Liu J, Kazemi SA, Wen W, Wang Y. Effect of Structural Phases on Mechanical Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:5994-6002. [PMID: 32226880 PMCID: PMC7098060 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b04360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a promising layer-structured material for use in many applications due to its tunable structural and electronic properties in terms of its structural phases. Its performance including efficiency and durability is often dependent on its mechanical properties. To understand the effects of the structural phase on its mechanical properties, a comparative study on the mechanical properties of bulk 2H, 3R, 1T, and 1T' MoS2 was conducted using the first-principles density functional theory. Since considerable applications of MoS2 are developed through strain engineering, the impact of the external pressure on its mechanical properties was also considered. Our results suggest a strong relationship between the mechanical properties of MoS2 and the structural symmetry of its crystal. Accordingly, the impacts of the external pressure on the mechanical properties of MoS2 also greatly vary with respect to the structural phases. Among all of the considered phases, the 2H and 3R MoS2 have a larger bulk modulus, Young's modulus, shear modulus, and microhardness due to their higher stability. Conversely, 1T and 1T' MoS2 are less strong. As such, 1T and 1T' MoS2 can be a better candidate for strain engineering.
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Uddin N, Zhang H, Du Y, Jia G, Wang S, Yin Z. Structural-Phase Catalytic Redox Reactions in Energy and Environmental Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1905739. [PMID: 31957161 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201905739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The structure-property engineering of phase-based materials for redox-reactive energy conversion and environmental decontamination nanosystems, which are crucial for achieving feasible and sustainable energy and environment treatment technology, is discussed. An exhaustive overview of redox reaction processes, including electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalysis, is given. Through examples of applications of these redox reactions, how structural phase engineering (SPE) strategies can influence the catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability is constructively reviewed and discussed. As observed, to date, much progress has been made in SPE to improve catalytic redox reactions. However, a number of highly intriguing, unresolved issues remain to be discussed, including solar photon-to-exciton conversion efficiency, exciton dissociation into active reductive/oxidative electrons/holes, dual- and multiphase junctions, selective adsorption/desorption, performance stability, sustainability, etc. To conclude, key challenges and prospects with SPE-assisted redox reaction systems are highlighted, where further development for the advanced engineering of phase-based materials will accelerate the sustainable (active, reliable, and scalable) production of valuable chemicals and energy, as well as facilitate environmental treatment.
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- Nasir Uddin
- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Curtin Institute of Functional Molecules and Interfaces, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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Yu J, Seo S, Luo Y, Sun Y, Oh S, Nguyen CTK, Seo C, Kim JH, Kim J, Lee H. Efficient and Stable Solar Hydrogen Generation of Hydrophilic Rhenium-Disulfide-Based Photocatalysts via Chemically Controlled Charge Transfer Paths. ACS NANO 2020; 14:1715-1726. [PMID: 31990522 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b07366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Effective charge separation and rapid transport of photogenerated charge carriers without self-oxidation in transition metal dichalcogenide photocatalysts are required for highly efficient and stable hydrogen generation. Here, we report that a molecular junction as an electron transfer path toward two-dimensional rhenium disulfide (2D ReS2) nanosheets from zero-dimensional titanium dioxide (0D TiO2) nanoparticles induces high efficiency and stability of solar hydrogen generation by balanced charge transport of photogenerated charge carriers. The molecular junctions are created through the chemical bonds between the functionalized ReS2 nanosheets (e.g., -COOH groups) and -OH groups of two-phase TiO2 (i.e., ReS2-C6H5C(═O)-O-TiO2 denoted by ReS2-BzO-TiO2). This enhances the chemical energy at the conduction band minimum of ReS2 in ReS2-BzO-TiO2, leading to efficiently improved hydrogen reduction. Through the molecular junction (a Z-scheme charge transfer path) in ReS2-BzO-TiO2, recombination of photogenerated charges and self-oxidation of the photocatalyst are restrained, resulting in a high photocatalytic activity (9.5 mmol h-1 per gram of ReS2 nanosheets, a 4750-fold enhancement compared to bulk ReS2) toward solar hydrogen generation with high cycling stability of more than 20 h. Our results provide an effective charge transfer path of photocatalytic TMDs by preventing self-oxidation, leading to increases in photocatalytic durability and a transport rate of the photogenerated charge carriers.
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- Jianmin Yu
- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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Zong W, Lian R, He G, Guo H, Ouyang Y, Wang J, Lai F, Miao YE, Rao D, Brett D, Liu T. Vacancy engineering of group VI anions in NiCo2A4 (A = O, S, Se) for efficient hydrogen production by weakening the shackles of hydronium ion. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yang H, He Q, Liu Y, Li H, Zhang H, Zhai T. On-chip electrocatalytic microdevice: an emerging platform for expanding the insight into electrochemical processes. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:2916-2936. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00601j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This comprehensive summary of on-chip electrocatalytic microdevices will expand the insight into electrochemical processes, ranging from dynamic exploration to performance optimization.
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- Huan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan
- P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM)
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Wuhan
- P. R. China
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Qin H, Zhang B, Pan Y, Wang X, Diao L, Chen J, Wu J, Liu E, Sha J, Ma L, Zhao N. Accelerating water dissociation kinetics on Ni3S2 nanosheets by P-induced electronic modulation. J Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Liu J, Yin H, Liu P, Chen S, Yin S, Wang W, Zhao H, Wang Y. Theoretical Understanding of Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production Performance by Low-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks on the Basis of Resonant Charge-Transfer Mechanisms. J Phys Chem Lett 2019; 10:6955-6961. [PMID: 31651179 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b02729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The exploration of low-cost and efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a prerequisite for large-scale hydrogen fuel generation. The understanding of the electronic properties of electrocatalysts plays a key role in this exploration process. In this study, our first-principles results demonstrate that the catalytic performance of the 1D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be significantly influenced by engineering the composite of the metal node. Using the Gibbs free energy of the adsorption of hydrogen atoms as a key descriptor, we found that Ni- and Cr-based dithiolene MOFs possess better hydrogen evolution performance, and the much different efficiencies can be ascribed to their electronic resonance structures [TM3+(L2-)(L2-)]- ↔ [TM2+(L•-)(L2-)]-. The [TM2+(L•-)(L2-)]- structure is preferred due to the higher activity of the catalytic site L with more radical features, and the stabilized [TM2+(L•-)(L2-)]- structure of the Cr- and Ni-based MOFs can be ascribed to the electronic configurations of their TM2+ cations with half-occupied and fully occupied valence orbitals. Our results therefore reveal a novel strategy for optimizing the electronic structures of materials on the basis of the resonant charge-transfer mechanism for their practical applications.
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- Junxian Liu
- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Centre for Clean Environment and Energy , Griffith University , Gold Coast , Queensland 4222 , Australia
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Zhu T, Liu C, Tan X, Huang B, Bian GQ, Shao Q, Bai S, Qian Y, Li Y, Huang X. Se-Incorporation Stabilizes and Activates Metastable MoS 2 for Efficient and Cost-Effective Water Gas Shift Reaction. ACS NANO 2019; 13:11303-11309. [PMID: 31532626 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b04444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Although the water gas shift (WGS) reaction has sparked intensive attention for the production of high-purity hydrogen, the design of cost-efficient catalysts with noble metal-like performance still remains a great challenge. Here, we successfully overcome this obstacle by using Se-incorporated MoS2 with a 1T phase. Combining the optimized electronic structure, additional active sites from edge sites, and a sulfur vacancy based on the 1T phase, as well as the high surface ratio from the highly open structure, the optimal MoS1.75Se0.25 exhibits superior activity and stability compared to the conventional 2H-phase MoS2, with poor activity, large sulfur loss, and rapid inactivation. The hydrogen production of MoS1.75Se0.25 is 942 μmol, which is 1.9 times higher than MoS2 (504 μmol) and 2.8 times higher than MoSe2 (337 μmol). Furthermore, due to the lattice stabilization via Se-incorporation, MoS1.75Se0.25 exhibited excellent long-term stability without obvious change in more than 10 reaction rounds. Our results demonstrate a pathway to design efficient and cost-efficient catalysts for WGS.
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- Ting Zhu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330013 , China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330013 , China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330013 , China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu 215123 , China
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Wang Q, Domen K. Particulate Photocatalysts for Light-Driven Water Splitting: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Design Strategies. Chem Rev 2019; 120:919-985. [PMID: 31393702 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 741] [Impact Index Per Article: 148.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Solar-driven water splitting provides a leading approach to store the abundant yet intermittent solar energy and produce hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy carrier. A straightforward route to light-driven water splitting is to apply self-supported particulate photocatalysts, which is expected to allow solar hydrogen to be competitive with fossil-fuel-derived hydrogen on a levelized cost basis. More importantly, the powder-based systems can lend themselves to making functional panels on a large scale while retaining the intrinsic activity of the photocatalyst. However, all attempts to generate hydrogen via powder-based solar water-splitting systems to date have unfortunately fallen short of the efficiency values required for practical applications. Photocatalysis on photocatalyst particles involves three sequential steps: (i) absorption of photons with higher energies than the bandgap of the photocatalysts, leading to the excitation of electron-hole pairs in the particles, (ii) charge separation and migration of these photoexcited carriers, and (iii) surface chemical reactions based on these carriers. In this review, we focus on the challenges of each step and summarize material design strategies to overcome the obstacles and limitations. This review illustrates that it is possible to employ the fundamental principles underlying photosynthesis and the tools of chemical and materials science to design and prepare photocatalysts for overall water splitting.
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- Qian Wang
- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku , Tokyo 113-8656 , Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku , Tokyo 113-8656 , Japan.,Center for Energy & Environmental Science , Shinshu University , 4-17-1 Wakasato , Nagano-shi , Nagano 380-8553 , Japan
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Hu Y, Yu B, Li W, Ramadoss M, Chen Y. W 2C nanodot-decorated CNT networks as a highly efficient and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic and alkaline media. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:4876-4884. [PMID: 30821306 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr10281c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Although tungsten carbide (W2C) has long been reported as an excellent platinum-like catalyst, it is still a challenge to synthesize W2C as an electrocatalyst for a highly efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to its high onset overpotential, inevitable aggregation, and lack of a scalable and controllable synthesis method. Herein, we synthesized W2C nanodot-decorated CNT networks (W2C@CNT-S) via a facile and scalable spray drying method followed by a carbonization process. It is demonstrated that this unique nanoarchitecture, constructed by ultrafine W2C nanodots homogeneously decorated on a three-dimensional and conductive CNT skeleton, leads to the exposure of abundant catalytic sites and promotes highly efficient electron transfer and ion diffusion during the HER process. As a result, in acidic and alkaline media, the optimized W2C@CNT-S hybrid exhibited excellent HER performance with very low onset overpotentials of only 60 and 40 mV (vs. RHE) and very small Tafel slopes of 57.4 and 56.2 mV dec-1, and only needed 176 and 148 mV (vs. RHE) to obtain a current density of 10 mA cm-2, respectively; it also showed outstanding long-term durability even after a 30-hour test in both acidic and alkaline media. This study presents an overview of a low-cost and scalable spray-drying strategy to synthesize a high-performance carbide-based electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution.
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- Yang Hu
- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, PR China.
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