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André RF, Gervais C, Zschiesche H, Jianu T, López-Salas N, Antonietti M, Odziomek M. Revisiting the phosphonium salt chemistry for P-doped carbon synthesis: toward high phosphorus contents and beyond the phosphate environment. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3437-3449. [PMID: 38712961 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00293h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The introduction of phosphorus and nitrogen atoms in carbo-catalysts is a common way to tune the electronic density, and thereby the reactivity, of the material, as well as to introduce surface reactive sites. Numerous environments are reported for the N atoms, but the P-doping chemistry is less explored and focuses on surface POx groups. A one-step synthesis of P/N-doped carbonaceous materials is presented here, using affordable and industrially available urea and tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC) as the N and P sources, respectively. In contrast to most of the synthetic pathways toward P-doped carbonaceous materials, the THPC precursor only displays P-C bonds along the carbon backbone. This resulted in unusual phosphorus environments for the materials obtained from direct thermal treatment of THPC-urea, presumably of type C-P-N according to 31P NMR and XPS. Alternatively, the in situ polymerization and calcination of the precursors were run in calcium chloride hydrate, used as a combined reaction medium and porogen agent. Following this salt-templating strategy led to particularly high phosphorus contents (up to 18 wt%), associated with porosities up to 600 m2 g-1. The so-formed P/N-doped porous materials were employed as metal-free catalysts for the mild oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles to N-heteroarenes at room temperature and in air.
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- Rémi F André
- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris (LCMCP), 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
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- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
- Chair of Sustainable Materials Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Strasse 100, 33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Colloid Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG), 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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Wang W, Bao T, Wang H, Jiang X, He ZH, Wang K, Yang Y, Li L, Liu ZT. Se and P dual doped carbon for highly selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Jia Y, Yao X. Defects in Carbon-Based Materials for Electrocatalysis: Synthesis, Recognition, and Advances. Acc Chem Res 2023; 56:948-958. [PMID: 36989384 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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ConspectusOwing to climate change and over-reliance on fossil fuels, the study and development of sustainable energy is of essential importance in the next few decades. In recent years, rapid advances have been witnessed in various power to gas electrocatalysis technologies including oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) for realizing the target of blue planet with carbon neutrality. Nevertheless, practical applications with superior performance and affordable cost are largely limited by the electrode materials because the reactions are regularly driven by precious metals such as platinum (Pt) or iridium (Ir) based catalysts. Therefore, it is of significance to develop novel electrocatalysts with high electroactivity and limited cost for boosting the commercialization of green hydrogen technology.Since nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes were first reported for enhanced ORR performance in 2009, the exploitation of carbon-based metal-free catalysts (CMFCs) as potential replacements for the precious metal electrocatalysts has become an attractive research field. To date, great progress has been made in developing new dopant strategies for CMFCs; however, the details of the catalytic mechanism and identification of active sites remain unclear, owing to the complexity in controlling the dopants and their homogeneity in carbon-based materials. To tackle this issue, our group has presented a series of works on defects catalyzing electrochemical reactions and proposed a defect catalysis mechanism since 2015. This theory is now widely accepted by the research community and has become a very important area in electrocatalysis worldwide.In this Account, we first present the defect theory for the reasonable design of defective carbon-based materials (DCMs) and subsequently summarize our previous works on the state-of-the-art defect engineering strategies to design DCMs possessing high activity, with the particular emphasis on the conjunction between defect structures and electrochemical performances. We also categorize recent defect modulation approaches on active sites in DCMs as well as showcase the advanced characterization techniques to confirm the types and densities of defects in DCMs. Finally, several perspectives on the challenges and future research opportunities of this exciting field are proposed. Remarkably, rapid advances of DCMs possessing both high electrochemical activities and low cost as a new generation of electrode materials may greatly facilitate the deployment of sustainable energy infrastructures.
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- Yi Jia
- Petroleum and Chemical Industry Key Laboratory of Organic Electrochemical Synthesis, College of Chemical Engineering, and Zhejiang Moganshan Carbon Neutral Innovation Institute, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310032, P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Energy, Sun Yat-sen University (Shenzhen), 66 Gongchang Road, Guangming District, Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China
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Wannasri N, Uppachai P, Seehamart K, Jantrasee S, Butwong N, Mukdasai K, Isa IM, Mukdasai S. Novel and Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor for the Determination of Oxytetracycline Based on Fluorine-Doped Activated Carbon and Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:45654-45664. [PMID: 36530264 PMCID: PMC9753107 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Residues of oxytetracycline (OTC), a veterinary antibiotic and growth promoter, can be present in animal-derived foods; their consumption is harmful to human health and their presence must therefore be detected and regulated. However, the maximum residue limit is low, and consequently highly sensitive and accurate detectors are required to detect the residues. In this study, a novel highly sensitive electrochemical sensor for the detection of OTC was developed using a screen-printed electrode modified with fluorine-doped activated carbon (F-AC/SPE) combined with a novel deep eutectic solvent (DES). The modification of activated carbon by doping with fluorine atoms (F-AC) enhanced the adsorption and electrical activity of the activated carbon. The novel hydrophobic DES was prepared from tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBABr) and a fatty acid (malonic acid) using a green synthesis method. The addition of the DES increased the electrochemical response of F-AC for OTC detection; furthermore, it induced preconcentration of OTC, which increased its detectability. The electrostatic interactions between DES and OTC as well as the adsorption of OTC on the surface of the modified electrode through H-bonding and π-π interactions helped in OTC detection, which was quantified based on the decrease in the anodic peak potential (E pa = 0.3 V) of AC. The electrochemical behavior of the modified electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Under optimum conditions, the calibration plot of OTC exhibited a linear response in the range 5-1500 μg L-1, with a detection limit of 1.74 μg L-1. The fabricated electrochemical sensor was successfully applied to determine the OTC in shrimp pond and shrimp samples with recoveries of 83.8-100.5% and 93.3-104.5%, respectively. In addition to the high sensitivity of OTC detection, the proposed electrochemical sensor is simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
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- Narumon Wannasri
- Materials
Chemistry Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence
for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen40002, Thailand
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus, Khon Kaen40000, Thailand
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus, Khon Kaen40000, Thailand
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus, Khon Kaen40000, Thailand
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- Applied
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima30000, Thailand
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- Department
of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Khon
Kaen University, Khon Kaen40002, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak35900, Malaysia
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- Materials
Chemistry Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence
for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen40002, Thailand
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Chen T, Chi Y, Liu X, Xia X, Chen Y, Xu J, Song Y. A Simple Method for Preparation of Highly Conductive Nitrogen/Phosphorus-Doped Carbon Nanofiber Films. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5955. [PMID: 36079337 PMCID: PMC9457040 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Heteroatom-doped conductive carbon nanomaterials are promising for energy and catalysis applications, but there are few reports on increasing their heteroatom doping content and conductivity simultaneously. In this manuscript, we use 2-(4-aminophenyl)-5-aminobenzimidazole as the diamine monomer to prepare polyamic acid with asymmetric structural units doped with phosphoric acid (PA) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as innovative composite precursors, which are then electrospun into nanofiber films. After stabilization and carbonization, the electrospun fibers are converted into N/P co-doped electrospun carbon nanofiber films (ECNFs) with high heteroatom content, including 4.33% N and 0.98% P. The morphology, structure, and conductivity of ECNFs were systematically characterized. The ECNFs doped with 15 wt.% PA exhibited conductivity that was 47.3% higher than that of the ECNFs undoped with PA, but the BET surface area decreased by 23%. The doped PA in the precursor nanofibers participated in the cyclization of PAN during thermal stabilization, as indicated by infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis results. X-ray diffraction and Raman results indicate that a moderate amount of PA doping facilitated the formation of ordered graphitic crystallite structures during carbonization and improved the conductivity of ECNFs.
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- Tongzhou Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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Gulati S, Lingam B HN, Kumar S, Goyal K, Arora A, Varma RS. Improving the air quality with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes: Sensing and remediation applications in the real world. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 299:134468. [PMID: 35364076 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With the world developing exponentially every day, the collateral damage to air is incessant. There are many methods to purify the air but using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as adsorbents remains one of the most efficient and reliable methods, due to their high maximum adsorption capacity which renders them extremely useful for removing pollutants from the air. The different types of CNTs, their synthesis, functionalization, purification, functioning, and advantages over conventional filters are deliberated along with diverse types of CNTs like single-walled (SWCNTs), multiwalled (MWCNTs), and others, which can be functionalized and deployed for the removal of harmful gases like oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, and ozone, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), among others. A comprehensive description of CNTs is provided in this overview with illustrative examples from the past five years. The fabrication methods and target gases of many CNTs-based gas sensors are highlighted, in addition to the comparison of their properties, mainly sensitivity. The effect of functionalization on sensors has been discussed in detail for various composites targeting specific gases, including the future outlook of functionalized CNTs in assorted practical applications.
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- Shikha Gulati
- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Noble-metal nanoparticles (NMNPs), with their outstanding properties, have been arousing the interest of scientists for centuries. Although our knowledge of them is much more significant today, and we can obtain NMNPs in various sizes, shapes, and compositions, our interest in them has not waned. When talking about noble metals, gold, silver, and platinum come to mind first. Still, we cannot forget about elements belonging to the so-called platinum group, such as ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, and iridium, whose physical and chemical properties are very similar to those of platinum. It makes them highly demanded and widely used in various applications. This review presents current knowledge on the preparation of all noble metals in the form of nanoparticles and their assembling with carbon supports. We focused on the catalytic applications of these materials in the fuel-cell field. Furthermore, the influence of supporting materials on the electrocatalytic activity, stability, and selectivity of noble-metal-based catalysts is discussed.
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Chattopadhyay J, Pathak TS, Pak D. Heteroatom-Doped Metal-Free Carbon Nanomaterials as Potential Electrocatalysts. Molecules 2022; 27:670. [PMID: 35163935 PMCID: PMC8838211 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In recent years, heteroatom-incorporated specially structured metal-free carbon nanomaterials have drawn huge attention among researchers. In comparison to the undoped carbon nanomaterials, heteroatoms such as nitrogen-, sulphur-, boron-, phosphorous-, etc., incorporated nanomaterials have become well-accepted as potential electrocatalysts in water splitting, supercapacitors and dye-sensitized solar cells. This review puts special emphasis on the most popular synthetic strategies of heteroatom-doped and co-doped metal-free carbon nanomaterials, viz., chemical vapor deposition, pyrolysis, solvothermal process, etc., utilized in last two decades. These specially structured nanomaterials' extensive applications as potential electrocatalysts are taken into consideration in this article. Their comparative enhancement of electrocatalytic performance with incorporation of heteroatoms has also been discussed.
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- Department of Science and Humanities, Surendra Institute of Engineering and Management, Siliguri, Darjeeling 734009, India;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Korea
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Proposal of a Facile Method to Fabricate a Multi-Dope Multiwall Carbon Nanotube as a Metal-Free Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14020965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In this study, a one-pot, low-temperature synthesis method is considered for the fabrication of heteroatom dope multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). Doped MWCNT is utilized as an effective electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Single, double, and triple doping of boron, nitrogen and sulfur elements are utilized as the dopants. A reflux system with temperature of 180 °C is implemented in the doping procedure. Actually, unlike the previous studies in which doping on the carbon structures was performed using a furnace at temperatures above 700 °C, in this green and sustainable method, the triple doping on MWCNT is conducted at atmospheric pressure and low temperature. The morphology and structure of the fabricated catalysts were evaluated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy. According to the results, the nanoparticles were encapsulated in the carbon nanotubes. Aggregated clusters of the sulfur in the case of S-MWCNT are considerable. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), rotating disk electrode, linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and chronoamperometry electrochemical tests are employed for assessing the oxygen reduction activity of the catalysts. The results illustrate that by using this doping method, the onset potential shifts to positive values towards the oxidized MWCNT. It can be deduced that by doping the N, B, and S atoms on MWCNTs, the defects in the CNT structure, which serve as active sites for ORR application, increase. The N/S/B-doped graphitic layers have a more rapid electron transfer rate at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Thus, this can improve the electrochemistry performance and electron transfer of the MWCNTs. The best performance and electrochemical activity belonged to the NB-MWCNT catalyst (−0.122 V vs. Ag/AgCl). Also, based on the results gained from the Koutecky–Levich (KL) plot, it can be said that the ORR takes place through the 4 e− pathway.
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Wei K, Zheng H, Hou J, Tang Z, Zheng J, Lai Q, Liang Y. In Situ Activation/Dedoping‐Induced Defective Carbon Sponge for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Keyan Wei
- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science College of Science Nanjing Forestry University No.159 Longpan Road Nanjing 210037 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics No. 29 Yudao St. Nanjing 210016 P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Liu J, Long J. Photocatalytic oxidation 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2, 5-diformylfuran under air condition over porous TiO2@MOF. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhao R, Chen Y, Huang S. Doping engineering on carbons as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2021.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Li Y, Chen M, Chu M, Wang X, Wang Y, Lin X, Cao X. Mono‐Doped Carbon Nanofiber Aerogel as a High‐Performance Electrode Material for Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yiming Li
- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Jiaxing University Jiaxing 314001 China
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Woo J, Lim JS, Kim JH, Joo SH. Heteroatom-doped carbon-based oxygen reduction electrocatalysts with tailored four-electron and two-electron selectivity. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:7350-7361. [PMID: 34231572 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc02667d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) plays a pivotal role in electrochemical energy conversion and commodity chemical production. Oxygen reduction involving a complete four-electron (4e-) transfer is important for the efficient operation of polymer electrolyte fuel cells, whereas the ORR with a partial 2e- transfer can serve as a versatile method for producing industrially important hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). For both the 4e- and 2e- pathway ORR, platinum-group metals (PGMs) have been materials of prevalent choice owing to their high intrinsic activity, but they are costly and scarce. Hence, the development of highly active and selective non-precious metal catalysts is of crucial importance for advancing electrocatalysis of the ORR. Heteroatom-doped carbon-based electrocatalysts have emerged as promising alternatives to PGM catalysts owing to their appreciable activity, tunable selectivity, and facile preparation. This review provides an overview of the design of heteroatom-doped carbon ORR catalysts with tailored 4e- or 2e- selectivities. We highlight catalyst design strategies that promote 4e- or 2e- ORR activity. We also summarise the major active sites and activity descriptors of the respective ORR pathways and describe the catalyst properties controlling the ORR mechanisms. We conclude the review with a summary and suggestions for future research.
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- Jinwoo Woo
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea. and Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University (SNU), 1 Gwanak-ro, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea. and Department of Chemistry, UNIST, 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Ko JS, Johnson JK, Johnson PI, Xia Z. Decoupling Oxygen and Chlorine Evolution Reactions in Seawater using Iridium‐based Electrocatalysts. ChemCatChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202000653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jesse S. Ko
- Research and Exploratory Development Department Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel MD 20723 USA
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- Research and Exploratory Development Department Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel MD 20723 USA
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- Research and Exploratory Development Department Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel MD 20723 USA
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- Research and Exploratory Development Department Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel MD 20723 USA
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Kagkoura A, Tagmatarchis N. Carbon Nanohorn-Based Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1407. [PMID: 32707696 PMCID: PMC7408240 DOI: 10.3390/nano10071407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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In the context of even more growing energy demands, the investigation of alternative environmentally friendly solutions, like fuel cells, is essential. Given their outstanding properties, carbon nanohorns (CNHs) have come forth as promising electrocatalysts within the nanocarbon family. Carbon nanohorns are conical nanostructures made of sp2 carbon sheets that form aggregated superstructures during their synthesis. They require no metal catalyst during their preparation and they are inexpensively produced in industrial quantities, affording a favorable candidate for electrocatalytic reactions. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview regarding CNHs in the field of electrocatalysis and especially, in oxygen reduction, methanol oxidation, and hydrogen evolution, as well as oxygen evolution from water splitting, underlining the progress made so far, and pointing out the areas where significant improvement can be achieved.
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece;
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N-doped carbon nanotubes grown on red mud residue: Hybrid nanocomposites for technological applications. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.04.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Glycerol electrooxidation has attracted immense attention due to the economic advantage it could add to biodiesel production. One of the significant challenges for the industrial development of glycerol electrooxidation process is the search for a suitable electrocatalyst that is sustainable, cost effective, and tolerant to carbonaceous species, results in high performance, and is capable of replacing the conventional Pt/C catalyst. We review suitable, sustainable, and inexpensive alternative electrocatalysts with enhanced activity, selectivity, and durability, ensuring the economic viability of the glycerol electrooxidation process. The alternatives discussed here include Pd-based, Au-based, Ni-based, and Ag-based catalysts, as well as the combination of two or three of these metals. Also discussed here are the prospective materials that are yet to be explored for glycerol oxidation but are reported to be bifunctional (being capable of both anodic and cathodic reaction). These include heteroatom-doped metal-free electrocatalysts, which are carbon materials doped with one or two heteroatoms (N, B, S, P, F, I, Br, Cl), and heteroatom-doped nonprecious transition metals. Rational design of these materials can produce electrocatalysts with activity comparable to that of Pt/C catalysts. The takeaway from this review is that it provides an insight into further study and engineering applications on the efficient and cost-effective conversion of glycerol to value-added chemicals.
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Universal Approach for Electronically Tuned Transition-Metal-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride as a Conductive Electrode Material for Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Inorg Chem 2020; 59:1332-1339. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b03042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Facile one step synthesis of Cu-g-C3N4 electrocatalyst realized oxygen reduction reaction with excellent methanol crossover impact and durability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 558:182-189. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.09.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ji X, Li Q, Yu H, Hu X, Luo Y, Li B. Three-dimensional ordered macroporous ZIF-8 nanoparticle-derived nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbons for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. RSC Adv 2020; 10:41983-41992. [PMID: 35516741 PMCID: PMC9057854 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07114e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have attracted considerable attention due to their ultra-high specific capacity and energy density.
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- Xinxin Ji
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology – Main Campus
- China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics
- School of Optical and Electronic Information
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology – Main Campus
- China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology – Main Campus
- China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology – Main Campus
- China
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Zhang A, Wu J, Xue L, Yan S, Zeng S. Probing Heteroatomic Dopant-Activity Synergy over Co3O4/Doped Carbon Nanotube Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Inorg Chem 2019; 59:403-414. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b02663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Aiai Zhang
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton 13902, New York, United States
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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Li Y, Li Q, Wang H, Zhang L, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Recent Progresses in Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Energy Applications. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-019-00052-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Electrochemical energy storage systems such as fuel cells and metal–air batteries can be used as clean power sources for electric vehicles. In these systems, one necessary reaction at the cathode is the catalysis of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), which is the rate-determining factor affecting overall system performance. Therefore, to increase the rate of ORR for enhanced system performances, efficient electrocatalysts are essential. And although ORR electrocatalysts have been intensively explored and developed, significant breakthroughs have yet been achieved in terms of catalytic activity, stability, cost and associated electrochemical system performance. Based on this, this review will comprehensively present the recent progresses of ORR electrocatalysts, including precious metal catalysts, non-precious metal catalysts, single-atom catalysts and metal-free catalysts. In addition, major technical challenges are analyzed and possible future research directions to overcome these challenges are proposed to facilitate further research and development toward practical application.
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Tang Y, Chen W, Wu B, Zhao G, Liu Z, Li Y, Dai X. Formation Mechanism, Geometric Stability and Catalytic Activity of a Single Iron Atom Supported on N‐Doped Graphene. Chemphyschem 2019; 20:2506-2517. [DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201900666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Yanan Tang
- Quantum Materials Research Center College of physics and Electronic Engineering Zhengzhou Normal University Zhengzhou 450044 China
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- Quantum Materials Research Center College of physics and Electronic Engineering Zhengzhou Normal University Zhengzhou 450044 China
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- Quantum Materials Research Center College of physics and Electronic Engineering Zhengzhou Normal University Zhengzhou 450044 China
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- Quantum Materials Research Center College of physics and Electronic Engineering Zhengzhou Normal University Zhengzhou 450044 China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science Henan Normal University Xinxiang Henan 453007 China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science Henan Normal University Xinxiang Henan 453007 China
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- Quantum Materials Research Center College of physics and Electronic Engineering Zhengzhou Normal University Zhengzhou 450044 China
- College of Physics and Materials Science Henan Normal University Xinxiang Henan 453007 China
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Kobayashi R, Ishii T, Imashiro Y, Ozaki JI. Synthesis of P- and N-doped carbon catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction via controlled phosphoric acid treatment of folic acid. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 10:1497-1510. [PMID: 31431862 PMCID: PMC6664403 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.10.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Herein, we synthesized P- and N-doped carbon materials (PN-doped carbon materials) through controlled phosphoric acid treatment (CPAT) of folic acid (FA) and probed their ability to catalyze the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode of a fuel cell. Precursors obtained by heating FA in the presence of phosphoric acid at temperatures of 400-1000 °C were further annealed at 1000 °C to afford PN-doped carbon materials. The extent of precursor P doping was maximized at 700 °C, and the use of higher temperatures resulted in activation and increased porosity rather than in increased P content. The P/C atomic ratios of PN-doped carbon materials correlated well with those of the precursors, which indicated that CPAT is well suited for the preparation of PN-doped carbon materials. The carbon material prepared using a CPAT temperature of 700 °C exhibited the highest ORR activity and was shown to contain -C-PO2 and -C-PO3 moieties as the major P species and pyridinic N as the major N species. Moreover, no N-P bonds were detected. It was concluded that the presence of -C-PO2 and -C-PO3 units decreases the work function and thus raises the Fermi level above the standard O2/H2O reduction potential, which resulted in enhanced ORR activity. Finally, CPAT was concluded to be applicable to the synthesis of PN-doped carbon materials from N-containing organic compounds other than FA.
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- Rieko Kobayashi
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 1-5-1 Tenjin-cho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan
- R&D Center, Nissinbo Holdings Inc., 1-2-3 Onodai, Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 1-5-1 Tenjin-cho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 1-5-1 Tenjin-cho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan
- Business Development Division, Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., 2-31-11, Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8650, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, 1-5-1 Tenjin-cho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan
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Tang Z, Zhao Y, Lai Q, Zhong J, Liang Y. Stepwise Fabrication of Co-Embedded Porous Multichannel Carbon Nanofibers for High-Efficiency Oxygen Reduction. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2019; 11:33. [PMID: 34137980 PMCID: PMC7770944 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-019-0264-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A novel nonprecious metal material consisting of Co-embedded porous interconnected multichannel carbon nanofibers (Co/IMCCNFs) was rationally designed for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysis. In the synthesis, ZnCo2O4 was employed to form interconnected mesoporous channels and provide highly active Co3O4/Co core-shell nanoparticle-based sites for the ORR. The IMC structure with a large synergistic effect of the N and Co active sites provided fast ORR electrocatalysis kinetics. The Co/IMCCNFs exhibited a high half-wave potential of 0.82 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) and excellent stability with a current retention up to 88% after 12,000 cycles in a current-time test, which is only 55% for 30 wt% Pt/C.
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- Zeming Tang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technology for Energy Conversion, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technology for Energy Conversion, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technology for Energy Conversion, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technology for Energy Conversion, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Materials and Technology for Energy Conversion, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, People's Republic of China.
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China.
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Boosted electrocatalytic activity of nitrogen-doped porous carbon triggered by oxygen functional groups. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 541:133-142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.01.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yang L, Shui J, Du L, Shao Y, Liu J, Dai L, Hu Z. Carbon-Based Metal-Free ORR Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells: Past, Present, and Future. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804799. [PMID: 30637835 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Replacing precious platinum with earth-abundant materials for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells has been the objective worldwide for several decades. In the last 10 years, the fastest-growing branch in this area has been carbon-based metal-free ORR electrocatalysts. Great progress has been made in promoting the performance and understanding the underlying fundamentals. Here, a comprehensive review of this field is presented by emphasizing the emerging issues including the predictive design and controllable construction of porous structures and doping configurations, mechanistic understanding from the model catalysts, integrated experimental and theoretical studies, and performance evaluation in full cells. Centering on these topics, the most up-to-date results are presented, along with remarks and perspectives for the future development of carbon-based metal-free ORR electrocatalysts.
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- Lijun Yang
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Lab for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99352, USA
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- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Lab for Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Liu D, Dai L, Lin X, Chen JF, Zhang J, Feng X, Müllen K, Zhu X, Dai S. Chemical Approaches to Carbon-Based Metal-Free Catalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804863. [PMID: 30644998 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Highly active and durable catalysts play a key role in clean energy technologies. However, the high cost, low reserves, and poor stability of noble-metal-based catalysts have hindered the large-scale development of renewable energy. Owing to their low cost, earth abundance, high activity, and excellent stability, carbon-based metal-free catalysts (CMFCs) are promising alternatives to precious-metal-based catalysts. Although many synthetic methods based on solution, surface/interface, solid state, and noncovalent chemistries have been developed for producing numerous CMFCs with diverse structures and functionalities, there is still a lack of effective approaches to precisely control the structures of active sites. Therefore, novel chemical approaches are needed for the development of highly active and durable CMFCs that are capable of replacing precious-metal catalysts for large-scale applications. Herein, a comprehensive and critical review on chemical approaches to CMFCs is given by summarizing important advancements, current challenges, and future perspectives in this emerging field. Through such a critical review, our understanding of CMFCs and the associated synthetic processes will be significantly increased.
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- Dong Liu
- BUCT-CWRU International Joint Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- BUCT-CWRU International Joint Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Center of Advanced Science and Engineering for Carbon (Case4Carbon), Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- BUCT-CWRU International Joint Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- BUCT-CWRU International Joint Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (Cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (Cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Max-Planck Institut für Polymerforschung, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, 37831, USA
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Hu C, Dai L. Doping of Carbon Materials for Metal-Free Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804672. [PMID: 30566275 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Carbon atoms in the graphitic carbon skeleton can be replaced by heteroatoms with different electronegative from that of the carbon atom (i.e., heteroatom doping) to modulate the charge distribution over the carbon network. The charge modulation can be achieved via direct charge transfer with an electron acceptor/donor (i.e., charge transfer doping) or through introduction of defects (i.e., defective doping). Various doping strategies, including heteroatom doping, charge-transfer doping, and defective doping, have now been devised for modulating the charge distribution of numerous graphite carbon materials to impart new properties to carbon materials. Consequently, carbon nanomaterials with defined doping have recently become prominent members in the carbon family, promising for a variety of applications, including catalysis, energy conversion and storage, environmental remediation, and important chemical production and industrial processes. The purpose of this review is to present an overview on the doping of carbon materials for metal-free electrocatalysis, especially the development of doping strategies and doping-induced structure and property changes for potential catalytic applications. Current challenges and future perspectives in the doped carbon-based metal-free catalyst field are also discussed.
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- Chuangang Hu
- Center of Advanced Science and Engineering for Carbon (Case4carbon), Department of Macromolecule Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Center of Advanced Science and Engineering for Carbon (Case4carbon), Department of Macromolecule Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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Tang Y, Zhang H, Zhou J, Chen W, Chai H, Dai X. Single-atom Pt on non-metal modified graphene sheets as efficient catalysts for CO oxidation. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj06239k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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By the density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the formation geometries, electronic structures and catalytic properties of metal Pt and nonmetal (NM) atom-co-modified graphene (Pt–3NM–graphene, NM = N, Si, P) as reactive substrates were investigated.
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- Yanan Tang
- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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- Quantum materials research Center
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering
- Zhengzhou Normal University
- Zhengzhou 450044
- China
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Zan Y, Zhang Z, Dou M, Wang F. Enhancement mechanism of sulfur dopants on the catalytic activity of N and P co-doped three-dimensional hierarchically porous carbon as a metal-free oxygen reduction electrocatalyst. Catal Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cy01387c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus ternary-doped cattle-bone-derived hierarchically porous carbon metal-free electrocatalyst was synthesized, exhibiting superior oxygen reduction performance compared to Pt/C.
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- Yongxi Zan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- China
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Dipojono HK, Saputro AG, Fajrial AK, Agusta MK, Akbar FT, Rusydi F, Wicaksono DHB. Oxygen reduction reaction mechanism on a phosporus-doped pyrolyzed graphitic Fe/N/C catalyst. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj02118c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The interaction between neighbouring FeN4 and Psubs sites of a P-doped pyrolyzed Fe/N/C catalyst promotes four-electron reduction through associative and dissociative mechanisms.
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- Hermawan K. Dipojono
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung 40132
- Indonesia
- Advanced Functional Materials Research Group
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung 40132
- Indonesia
- Advanced Functional Materials Research Group
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung 40132
- Indonesia
- Advanced Functional Materials Research Group
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- Theoretical High Energy Physics and Instrumentations Research Group
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung 40132
- Indonesia
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- Theoretical Physics Research Group
- Department of Physics
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Airlangga University
- Surabaya 60115
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology
- Swiss German University
- Tangerang 15143
- Indonesia
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The exploration of highly active and durable cathodic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts with economical production costs is still the bottleneck to realize the large-scale commercialization of fuel cells. In recent years, remarkable progress has been achieved in fabricating effective non-precious metal based ORR catalysts. In particular, modified carbon materials have aroused extensive research interest because of their excellent performance and low cost. In this review, we present an overview on recent advancements in developing defective carbon based materials for catalyzing the ORR. In particular, three general kinds of defective carbon electrocatalysts will be summarized. They are non-metal induced defective carbons (modified by heteroatoms), intrinsic defective carbons (defects created by a physical or chemical method), and atomic metal species induced/coordinated defective carbons (metal-macrocycle complexes with different coordination environments). The common configurations of various defective carbons will be discussed, with typical examples on recently developed both metal-free and precious/non-precious metal species coordinated carbons. Finally, the future research directions of the defective carbon materials are proposed. The newly established defect promoted catalysis mechanism will be beneficial for the design and fabrication of highly effective electrocatalysts for practical energy storage and conversion applications.
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- Xuecheng Yan
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, QLD 4111, Australia.
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Liu T, Feng S, Huo J, Li Q, Xie C, Wang S. Crystalline-Water/Coordination Induced Formation of 3D Highly Porous Heteroatom-Doped Ultrathin Carbon Nanosheet Networks for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemCatChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201800890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Tingting Liu
- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
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- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
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- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Hunan University; Shenzhen Guangdong; 518057 P.R. China
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- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
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- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
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- State Key laboratory of Chem/Bio-sensing and Chemometrics College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Hunan University; Changsha 410082 P.R. China
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Ma J, Yu Y, Chen C, Xiao D, Li K, Ma J, Liao Y, Zuo X. Using Multifunctional Polymeric Soft Template for Synthesizing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Co-Doped Mesoporous Carbon Frameworks Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201801177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jun Ma
- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; Capital Normal University; 100048 Beijing, P. R. China
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Li Y, Yan Z, Wang Q, Ye H, Li M, Zhu L, Cao X. Ultrathin, highly branched carbon nanotube cluster with outstanding oxygen electrocatalytic performance. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.06.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Three-Dimensional Heteroatom-Doped Nanocarbon for Metal-Free Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis: A Review. Catalysts 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/catal8080301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode is a fundamental process and functions a pivotal role in fuel cells and metal–air batteries. However, the electrochemical performance of these technologies has been still challenged by the high cost, scarcity, and insufficient durability of the traditional Pt-based ORR electrocatalysts. Heteroatom-doped nanocarbon electrocatalysts with competitive activity, enhanced durability, and acceptable cost, have recently attracted increasing interest and hold great promise as substitute for precious-metal catalysts (e.g., Pt and Pt-based materials). More importantly, three-dimensional (3D) porous architecture appears to be necessary for achieving high catalytic ORR activity by providing high specific surface areas with more exposed active sites and large pore volumes for efficient mass transport of reactants to the electrocatalysts. In this review, recent progress on the design, fabrication, and performance of 3D heteroatom-doped nanocarbon catalysts is summarized, aiming to elucidate the effects of heteroatom doping and 3D structure on the ORR performance of nanocarbon catalysts, thus promoting the design of highly active nanocarbon-based ORR electrocatalysts.
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Jin H, Guo C, Liu X, Liu J, Vasileff A, Jiao Y, Zheng Y, Qiao SZ. Emerging Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis. Chem Rev 2018; 118:6337-6408. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1178] [Impact Index Per Article: 196.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Huanyu Jin
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Zhang C, Hou L, Cheng C, Zhuang Z, Zheng F, Chen W. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Co-doped Hollow Carbon Spheres as Efficient Metal-Free Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemElectroChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201800045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Chunmei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100039 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
- College of Chemistry & Materials Science; Northwest University; Xi'an 710069 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100039 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100039 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100039 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun; 130022 Jilin China
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Zhang P, Hu Q, Yang X, Hou X, Mi J, Liu L, Dong M. Size effect of oxygen reduction reaction on nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots. RSC Adv 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra10104j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The adsorption strength of ORR intermediates, the reaction free energy of rate-determining step, and the overpotential increase with the increase of the size of N-doped graphene quantum dots.
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- Peng Zhang
- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- China
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- Center for DNA Nanotechnology (CDNA)
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)
- Aarhus University
- Aarhus DK-8000
- Denmark
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Wu Z, Song M, Wang J, Liu X. Supramolecular gel assisted synthesis of Co2P nanosheets as an efficient and stable catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj01281d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Co2P/C, with nanosheet morphology, is prepared through a facile supramolecular-gel assisted strategy which presents excellent electrocatalytic performance for ORR.
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- Zexing Wu
- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Kowloon
- Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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Tong J, Ma W, Wang W, Ma J, Li W, Bo L, Fan H. Nitrogen/phosphorus dual-doped hierarchically porous graphitic biocarbon with greatly improved performance on oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2017.12.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chen D, Zhou H, Li H, Chen J, Li S, Zheng F. Self-template synthesis of biomass-derived 3D hierarchical N-doped porous carbon for simultaneous determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers. Sci Rep 2017; 7:14985. [PMID: 29101387 PMCID: PMC5670168 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15129-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Nitrogen doped hierarchical porous carbon materials (HPCs) was achieved by the successful carbonization, using pig lung as biomass precursor. Three-dimensional HPCs constituted with sheets and lines were synergistically inherited from original pig lung. Such structure provided a large specific surface area (958.5 g-1 m2) and rich porous, effectively supported a large number of electro-active species, and greatly enhanced the mass and electron transfer. High graphitization degree of HPCs resulted in good electrical conductivity. Furthermore, the different electronegativity between nitrogen and carbon atoms in HPCs could affect the electron cloud distribution, polarity and then the electrochemical oxidation kinetics of dihydroxybenzene isomers. Based on these characteristics of HPCs, the electrochemical sensor for dihydroxybenzene isomers exhibited high sensitivity, excellent specificity and stability. Quantitative analysis assays by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) technology showed that the sensor has wide linear ranges (0.5-320, 0.5-340 and 1-360 μmol L-1) and low detection limits (0.078, 0.057 and 0.371 μmol L-1) for the catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone, respectively. This proposed method was successfully applied for simultaneous detection of dihydroxybenzene isomers in river water.
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- Dejian Chen
- College of Chemistry and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
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- School of Information and Technology, Northwest University, Xian, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China.
- Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
- Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
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Cui Z, Li Y, Fu G, Li X, Goodenough JB. Robust Fe 3 Mo 3 C Supported IrMn Clusters as Highly Efficient Bifunctional Air Electrode for Metal-Air Battery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1702385. [PMID: 28856742 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201702385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Catalysts at the air cathode for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions are central to the stability of rechargeable metal-air batteries, an issue that is gaining increasing interest in recent years. Herein, a highly durable and efficient carbide-based bifunctional catalyst consisting of iron-molybdenum carbide (Fe3 Mo3 C) and IrMn nanoalloys is demonstratred. This carbide is chemically stable in alkaline media and over the potential range of an air cathode. More importantly, Fe3 Mo3 C is very active for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. Fe3 Mo3 C supported IrMn as a bifunictional catalysts exhibits superior catalytic performance than the state of the art ORR catalyst (Pt/C) and the oxygen evolution reaction catalyst (Ir/C). IrMn/Fe3 Mo3 C enables Zn-air batteries to achieve long-term cycling performance over 200 h with high efficiency. The extraordinarily high performance of IrMn/Fe3 Mo3 C bifunictional catalyst provides a very promising alternative to the conventional Pt/C and Ir/C catalyst for an air cathode in alkaline electrolyte.
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- Zhiming Cui
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Tan C, Cao X, Wu XJ, He Q, Yang J, Zhang X, Chen J, Zhao W, Han S, Nam GH, Sindoro M, Zhang H. Recent Advances in Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2017; 117:6225-6331. [PMID: 28306244 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.6b00558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1987] [Impact Index Per Article: 283.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Since the discovery of mechanically exfoliated graphene in 2004, research on ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials has grown exponentially in the fields of condensed matter physics, material science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. Highlighting their compelling physical, chemical, electronic, and optical properties, as well as their various potential applications, in this Review, we summarize the state-of-art progress on the ultrathin 2D nanomaterials with a particular emphasis on their recent advances. First, we introduce the unique advances on ultrathin 2D nanomaterials, followed by the description of their composition and crystal structures. The assortments of their synthetic methods are then summarized, including insights on their advantages and limitations, alongside some recommendations on suitable characterization techniques. We also discuss in detail the utilization of these ultrathin 2D nanomaterials for wide ranges of potential applications among the electronics/optoelectronics, electrocatalysis, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, photocatalysis, and sensing platforms. Finally, the challenges and outlooks in this promising field are featured on the basis of its current development.
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- Chaoliang Tan
- 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.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology , 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou 310014, 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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Advances in Production and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2017; 375:18. [DOI: 10.1007/s41061-017-0102-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Li J, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Huang J, Han J, Zhang Z, Han X, Xu P, Song B. S, N Dual-Doped Graphene-like Carbon Nanosheets as Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:398-405. [PMID: 27983785 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b12547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Replacement of rare and precious metal catalysts with low-cost and earth-abundant ones is currently among the major goals of sustainable chemistry. Herein, we report the synthesis of S, N dual-doped graphene-like carbon nanosheets via a simple pyrolysis of a mixture of melamine and dibenzyl sulfide as efficient metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The S, N dual-doped graphene-like carbon nanosheets show enhanced activity toward ORR as compared with mono-doped counterparts, and excellent durability in contrast to the conventional Pt/C electrocatalyst in both alkaline and acidic media. A high content of graphitic-N and pyridinic-N is necessary for ORR electrocatalysis in the graphene-like carbon nanosheets, but an appropriate amount of S atoms further contributes to the improvement of ORR activity. Superior ORR performance from the as-prepared S, N dual-doped graphene-like carbon nanosheets implies great promises in practical applications in energy devices.
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- Jiajie Li
- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Liaoning Key Materials Laboratory for Railway, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University , Dalian 116028, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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- Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
- Academy of Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
- Department of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150080, China
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