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Cui J, Zhang D, Liu Z, Li C, Zhang T, Yin S, Song Y, Li H, Li H, Li C. Carbon-anchoring synthesis of Pt 1Ni 1@Pt/C core-shell catalysts for stable oxygen reduction reaction. Nat Commun 2024; 15:9458. [PMID: 39487178 PMCID: PMC11530681 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53808-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/04/2024] Open
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Proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells demand highly efficient catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction, and core-shell structures are known for maximizing precious metal utilization. Here, we reported a controllable "carbon defect anchoring" strategy to prepare Pt1Ni1@Pt/C core-shell nanoparticles with an average size of ~2.6 nm on an in-situ transformed defective carbon support. The strong Pt-C interaction effectively inhibits nanoparticle migration or aggregation, even after undergoing stability tests over 70,000 potential cycles, resulting in only 1.6% degradation. The stable Pt1Ni1@Pt/C catalysts have high oxygen reduction reaction mass activity and specific activity that reach 1.424 ± 0.019 A/mgPt and 1.554 ± 0.027 mA/cmPt2 at 0.9 V, respectively, attributed to the optimal compressive strain. The experimental results are generally consistent with the theoretical predictions made by our comprehensive microkinetic model which incorporates essential kinetics and thermodynamics of oxygen reduction reaction. The consistent results obtained in our study provide compelling evidence for the high accuracy and reliability of our model. This work highlights the synergy between theory-guided catalyst design and appropriate synthetic methodologies to translate the theory into practice, offering valuable insights for future catalyst development.
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- Jialin Cui
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
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Duan L, Zhang Y, Tang H, Liao J, Zhou G, Zhou X. Recent Advances in High-Entropy Layered Oxide Cathode Materials for Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2411426. [PMID: 39468855 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Indexed: 10/30/2024]
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Since the electrochemical de/intercalation behavior is first detected in 1980, layered oxides have become the most promising cathode material for alkali metal-ion batteries (Li+/Na+/K+; AMIBs) owing to their facile synthesis and excellent theoretical capacities. However, the inherent drawbacks of unstable structural evolution and sluggish diffusion kinetics deteriorate their electrochemical performance, limiting further large-scale applications. To solve these issues, the novel and promising strategy of high entropy has been widely applied to layered oxide cathodes for AMIBs in recent years. Through multielement synergy and entropy stabilization effects, high-entropy layered oxides (HELOs) can achieve adjustable activity and enhanced stability. Herein, the basic concepts, design principles, and synthesis methods of HELO cathodes are introduced systematically. Notably, it explores in detail the improvements of the high-entropy strategy on the limitations of layered oxides, highlighting the latest advances in high-entropy layered cathode materials in the field of AMIBs. In addition, it introduces advanced characterization and theoretical calculations for HELOs and proposes potential future research directions and optimization strategies, providing inspiration for researchers to develop advanced HELO cathode materials in the areas of energy storage and conversion.
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- Liping Duan
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Liu Y, Yuan J, Zhou J, Pan K, Zhang R, Zhao R, Li L, Huang Y, Liu Z. Laser solid-phase synthesis of graphene shell-encapsulated high-entropy alloy nanoparticles. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2024; 13:270. [PMID: 39327414 PMCID: PMC11427457 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Rapid synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) offers new opportunities to develop functional materials in widespread applications. Although some methods have successfully produced HEA NPs, these methods generally require rigorous conditions such as high pressure, high temperature, restricted atmosphere, and limited substrates, which impede practical viability. In this work, we report laser solid-phase synthesis of CrMnFeCoNi nanoparticles by laser irradiation of mixed metal precursors on a laser-induced graphene (LIG) support with a 3D porous structure. The CrMnFeCoNi nanoparticles are embraced by several graphene layers, forming graphene shell-encapsulated HEA nanoparticles. The mechanisms of the laser solid-phase synthesis of HEA NPs on LIG supports are investigated through theoretical simulation and experimental observations, in consideration of mixed metal precursor adsorption, thermal decomposition, reduction through electrons from laser-induced thermionic emission, and liquid beads splitting. The production rate reaches up to 30 g/h under the current laser setup. The laser-synthesized graphene shell-encapsulated CrMnFeCoNi NPs loaded on LIG-coated carbon paper are used directly as 3D binder-free integrated electrodes and exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity towards oxygen evolution reaction with an overpotential of 293 mV at the current density of 10 mA/cm2 and exceptional stability over 428 h in alkaline media, outperforming the commercial RuO2 catalyst and the relevant catalysts reported by other methods. This work also demonstrates the versatility of this technique through the successful synthesis of CrMnFeCoNi oxide, sulfide, and phosphide nanoparticles.
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- Yuxiang Liu
- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
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- Research Centre for Laser Extreme Manufacturing, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
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Han W, Cai X, Liao J, He Y, Yu C, Zhang X. Regulating Strain and Electronic Structure of Indium Tin Oxide Supported IrO x Electrocatalysts for Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acid. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47610-47619. [PMID: 39213613 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The development of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis is a promising technology for hydrogen production, which has always been restricted by the slow kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Although IrOx is one of the benchmark acidic OER electrocatalysts, there are still challenges in designing highly active and stable Ir-based electrocatalysts for commercial application. Herein, a Ru-doped IrOx electrocatalyst with abundant twin boundaries (TB-Ru0.3Ir0.7Ox@ITO) is reported, employing indium tin oxide with high conductivity as the support material. Combing the TB-Ru0.3Ir0.7Ox nanoparticles with ITO support could expose more active sites and accelerate the electron transfer. The TB-Ru0.3Ir0.7Ox@ITO exhibits a low overpotential of 203 mV to achieve 10 mA cm-2 and a high mass activity of 854.45 A g-1noble metal at 1.53 V vs RHE toward acidic OER, which exceeds most reported Ir-based OER catalysts. Moreover, improved long-term stability could be obtained, maintaining the reaction for over 110 h at 10 mA cm-2 with negligible deactivation. DFT calculations further reveal the activity enhancement mechanism, demonstrating the synergistic effects of Ru doping and strains on the optimization of the d-band center (εd) position and the adsorption free energy of oxygen intermediates. This work provides ideas to realize the trade-off between high catalytic activity and good stability for acidic OER electrocatalysts.
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- Weiwei Han
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, China
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Deng Y, Liu H, Lai L, She F, Liu F, Li M, Yu Z, Li J, Zhu D, Li H, Wei L, Chen Y. Platinum-Ruthenium Bimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts Synthesized Via Direct Joule Heating for Methanol Fuel Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403967. [PMID: 39106223 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Platinum-Ruthenium (PtRu) bimetallic nanoparticles are promising catalysts for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) required by direct methanol fuel cells. However, existing catalyst synthesis methods have difficulty controlling their composition and structures. Here, a direct Joule heating method to yield highly active and stable PtRu catalysts for MOR is shown. The optimized Joule heating condition at 1000 °C over 50 microseconds produces uniform PtRu nanoparticles (6.32 wt.% Pt and 2.97 wt% Ru) with an average size of 2.0 ± 0.5 nanometers supported on carbon black substrates. They have a large electrochemically active surface area (ECSA) of 239 m2 g-1 and a high ECSA normalized specific activity of 0.295 mA cm-2. They demonstrate a peak mass activity of 705.9 mA mgPt -1 for MOR, 2.8 times that of commercial 20 wt.% platinum/carbon catalysts, and much superior to PtRu catalysts obtained by standard hydrothermal synthesis. Theoretical calculation results indicate that the superior catalytic activity can be attributed to modified Pt sites in PtRu nanoparticles, enabling strong methanol adsorption and weak carbon monoxide binding. Further, the PtRu catalyst demonstrates excellent stability in two-electrode methanol fuel cell tests with 85.3% current density retention and minimum Pt surface oxidation after 24 h.
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- Yeyu Deng
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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Zong L, Lu F, Li P, Fan K, Zhan T, Liu P, Jiang L, Chen D, Zhang R, Wang L. Thermal Shock Synthesis for Loading Sub-2 nm Ru Nanoclusters on Titanium Nitride as a Remarkable Electrocatalyst toward Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403525. [PMID: 38762765 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Heterogeneous catalysts embracing metal entities on suitable supports are profound in catalyzing various chemical reactions, and substantial synthetic endeavors in metal-support interaction modulation are made to enhance catalytic performance. Here, it is reported the loading of sub-2 nm Ru nanocrystals (NCs) on titanium nitride support (HTS-Ru-NCs/TiN) via a special Ru-Ti interaction using the high-temperature shock (HTS) method. Direct dechlorination of the adsorbed RuCl3, ultrafast nucleation process, and short coalescence duration at ultrahigh temperatures contribute to the immobilization of Ru NCs on TiN support via producing the Ru-Ti interfacial perimeter. HTS-Ru-NCs/TiN shows remarkable activity toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline solution, yielding ultralow overpotentials of 16.3 and 86.6 mV to achieve 10 and 100 mA cm-2, respectively. The alkaline and anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers assembled using HTS-Ru-NCs/TiN yield 1.0 A cm-2 at 1.65 and 1.67 V, respectively, which validate its applicability in the hydrogen production industry. Theoretical simulations reveal the favorable formation of Ru─O and Ti─H bonds at the interfacial perimeters between Ru NCs and TiN, which accelerates the prerequisite water dissociation kinetics for enhanced HER activity. This exemplified work motivates the design of specific interfacial perimeters via the HTS strategy to improve the performance of diverse catalysis.
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- Lingbo Zong
- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, 4222, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Corrosion and Bio-fouling, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 7 Nanhai Road, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- International Cooperation United Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Technology Innovation Center of Battery Safety and Energy Storage Technology, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Shi Y, Hu YF, Ye J, Zhong G, Xia C, Liu ZP, Huang Y, He L. Stabilization of Pd 0 by Cu Alloying: Theory-Guided Design of Pd 3Cu Electrocatalyst for Anodic Methanol Carbonylation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401311. [PMID: 38606491 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Electrocatalytic carbonylation of CO and CH3OH to dimethyl carbonate (DMC) on metallic palladium (Pd) electrode offers a promising strategy for C1 valorization at the anode. However, its broader application is limited by the high working potential and the low DMC selectivity accompanied with severe methanol self-oxidation. Herein, our theoretical analysis of the intermediate adsorption interactions on both Pd0 and Pd4+ surfaces revealed that inevitable reconstruction of Pd surface under strongly oxidative potential diminishes its CO adsorption capacity, thus damaging the DMC formation. Further theoretical modeling indicates that doping Pd with Cu not only stabilizes low-valence Pd in oxidative environments but also lowers the overall energy barrier for DMC formation. Guided by this insight, we developed a facile two-step thermal shock method to prepare PdCu alloy electrocatalysts for DMC. Remarkably, the predicted Pd3Cu demonstrated the highest DMC selectivity among existing Pd-based electrocatalysts, reaching a peaked DMC selectivity of 93 % at 1.0 V versus Ag/AgCl electrode. (Quasi) in situ spectra investigations further confirmed the predicted dual role of Cu dopant in promoting Pd-catalyzed DMC formation.
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- Yunru Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis and Carbon Dioxide Utilization, State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Material, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Key Laboratory of Computational Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis and Carbon Dioxide Utilization, State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Material, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Key Laboratory of Computational Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis and Carbon Dioxide Utilization, State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis and Carbon Dioxide Utilization, State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Keerthana L, Dharmalingam G. Chemically engineered plasmonic Au-gallium oxide nanocomposites for harsh environment applications: an investigation into thermal and chemical robustness. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:15018-15031. [PMID: 38742899 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05831j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Enhanced thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties of different metal nanoparticle morphologies integrated with metal oxides have been reported in multiple instances. The chemical and material robustness of metal nanoparticles incorporated surficially and into the bulk of distinct as well as spontaneously formed morphologies of metal oxides through solution-based and microwave-based approaches are investigated in this study. These composites were tested for their chemical and material robustness by exposing films formed on quartz substrates to high temperatures (800 °C) in an air ambient as well as to extreme conditions of pH, often encountered in harsh environment applications such as sensing and catalysis. The changes in the optical properties and crystallinity have been studied using in situ absorption and ex situ X-ray diffraction analyses and electron microscopy. The trends observed with respect to the changes in the plasmonic absorbance were validated theoretically and found to be in reasonable agreement with the experimental data. Confirmations of the phenomena occurring in different morphologies and architectures were thereby corroborated through careful interpretations from experiments and predictions from theoretical models. We, therefore, report a simple solution-based process for achieving engineered harsh environment-compatible nanocomposites through studies specifically tailored for such applications such as catalysis, sensing, energy storage, and enhanced luminescence.
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- L Keerthana
- Plasmonic Nanomaterials Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore 641004, India.
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Wang L, Huang J, Hu X, Huang Z, Gao M, Yao D, Taylor Isimjan T, Yang X. Synergistic vacancy engineering of Co/MnO@NC catalyst for superior oxygen reduction reaction in liquid/solid zinc-air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:989-996. [PMID: 38290325 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The pursuit of efficient and economically viable catalysts for liquid/solid-state zinc-air batteries (ZABs) is of paramount importance yet presents formidable challenge. Herein, we synthesized a vacancy-rich cobalt/manganese oxide catalyst (Co/MnO@NC) stabilized on a nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon (NC) nanosphere matrix by leveraging hydrothermal and high-temperature pyrolysis strategy. The optimized Co/MnO@NC demonstrates fast reaction kinetics and large limiting current densities comparable to commercial Pt/C in alkaline electrolyte for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Moreover, the Co/MnO@NC serves as an incredible cathode material for both liquid and flexible solid-state ZABs, delivering impressive peak power densities of 217.7 and 63.3 mW cm-2 and robust long-term stability (459 h), outperforming the state-of-the-art Pt/C and majority of the currently reported catalysts. Research indicates that the superior performance of the Co/MnO@NC catalyst primarily stems from the synergy between the heightened electrical conductivity of metallic Co and the regulatory capacity of MnO on adsorbed oxygen intermediates. In addition, the abundance of vacancies regulates the electronic configuration, and superhydrophilicity facilitates efficient electrolyte diffusion, thereby effectively ensuring optimal contact between the active site and reactants. Besides, the coexisting NC layer avoids the shedding of active sites, resulting in high stability. This work provides a viable approach for designing and advancing high-performance liquid/solid-state ZABs, highlighting the great potential of energy storage technology.
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- Lixia Wang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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- Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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Zou X, Xie J, Mei Z, Jing Q, Sheng X, Zhang C, Yang Y, Sun M, Ren F, Wang L, He T, Kong Y, Guo H. High-entropy engineering with regulated defect structure and electron interaction tuning active sites for trifunctional electrocatalysis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2313239121. [PMID: 38498710 PMCID: PMC10990096 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2313239121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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High-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEANs) possessing regulated defect structure and electron interaction exhibit a guideline for constructing multifunctional catalysts. However, the microstructure-activity relationship between active sites of HEANs for multifunctional electrocatalysts is rarely reported. In this work, HEANs distributed on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (HEAN/CNT) are prepared by Joule heating as an example to explain the mechanism of trifunctional electrocatalysis for oxygen reduction, oxygen evolution, and hydrogen evolution reaction. HEAN/CNT excels with unmatched stability, maintaining a 0.8V voltage window for 220 h in zinc-air batteries. Even after 20 h of water electrolysis, its performance remains undiminished, highlighting exceptional endurance and reliability. Moreover, the intrinsic characteristics of the defect structure and electron interaction for HEAN/CNT are investigated in detail. The electrocatalytic mechanism of trifunctional electrocatalysis of HEAN/CNT under different conditions is identified by in situ monitoring and theoretical calculation. Meanwhile, the electron interaction and adaptive regulation of active sites in the trifunctional electrocatalysis of HEANs were further verified by density functional theory. These findings could provide unique ideas for designing inexpensive multifunctional high-entropy electrocatalysts.
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- Xiaoxiao Zou
- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
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- Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng224002, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, International Joint Research Center for Advanced Energy Materials of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming650091, China
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming650091, China
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Wang T, Ma X, Chen F, An H, Chen K, Gao J. Construction of Hollow Ultrasmall Co 3O 4 Nanoparticles Immobilized in BN for CO 2 Conversion. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 38324784 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Rational design and fabrication of metal-organic framework-derived metal oxide (MO) materials featuring a hollow structure and active support can significantly enhance their catalytic activity for specific reactions. Herein, a series of Co3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) immobilized in boron nitride (denoted as Co3O4@BN) with highly open and precisely controllable structures were constructed by an in situ self-assembly method combined with a controlled annealing process. The obtained Co3O4@BN not only possesses a hollow structure but also shows highly dispersed Co3O4 NPs and high loadings of up to 34.3 wt %. Owing to the ultrafine particle size and high dispersity, the optimized Co3O4@BN exhibits high catalytic activity for the cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides under mild conditions (i.e., 100 °C and CO2 balloon), resulting in at least 4.5 times higher yields (99%) of styrene carbonate than that of Co3O4 synthesized by the pristine ZIF-67. This strategy sheds light on the rational design of hollow MO materials for various advanced applications.
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- Tingting Wang
- Lab of Functional Porous Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Lab of Functional Porous Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Lab of Functional Porous Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Cleaning Technology & Detergent of Zhejiang Province, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China
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- Lab of Functional Porous Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Lab of Functional Porous Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Jiang N, Huang B, Wang M, Chen Y, Yu Q, Guan L. Universal and Energy-Efficient Approach to Synthesize Pt-Rare Earth Metal Alloys for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305110. [PMID: 37986658 PMCID: PMC10767455 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Traditional synthesis methods of platinum-rare earth metal (Pt-RE) alloys usually involve harsh conditions and high energy consumption because of the low standard reduction potentials and high oxophilicity of RE metals. In this work, a one-step strategy is developed by rapid Joule thermal-shock (RJTS) to synthesize Pt-RE alloys within tens of seconds. The method can not only realize the regulation of alloy size, but also a universal method for the preparation of a family of Pt-RE alloys (RE = Ce, La, Gd, Sm, Tb, Y). In addition, the energy consumption of the Pt-RE alloy preparation is only 0.052 kW h, which is 2-3 orders of magnitude lower than other reported methods. This method allows individual Pt-RE alloy to be embedded in the carbon substrate, endowing the alloy catalyst excellent durability for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The performance of alloy catalyst shows negligible decay after 20k accelerated durability testing (ADT) cycles. This strategy offers a new route to synthesize noble/non-noble metal alloys with diversified applications besides ORR.
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- Nannan Jiang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures & Fujian Key Laboratory of NanomaterialsFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350000P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures & Fujian Key Laboratory of NanomaterialsFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350000P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures & Fujian Key Laboratory of NanomaterialsFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350000P.R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene CenterTsinghua‐Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Institute of Materials ResearchTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate SchoolTsinghua UniversityShenzhen518055P.R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene CenterTsinghua‐Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Institute of Materials ResearchTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate SchoolTsinghua UniversityShenzhen518055P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures & Fujian Key Laboratory of NanomaterialsFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou350000P.R. China
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Han Y, Wang L, Cao K, Zhou J, Zhu Y, Hou Y, Lu Y. In Situ TEM Characterization and Modulation for Phase Engineering of Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:14119-14184. [PMID: 38055201 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Solid-state phase transformation is an intriguing phenomenon in crystalline or noncrystalline solids due to the distinct physical and chemical properties that can be obtained and modified by phase engineering. Compared to bulk solids, nanomaterials exhibit enhanced capability for phase engineering due to their small sizes and high surface-to-volume ratios, facilitating various emerging applications. To establish a comprehensive atomistic understanding of phase engineering, in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques have emerged as powerful tools, providing unprecedented atomic-resolution imaging, multiple characterization and stimulation mechanisms, and real-time integrations with various external fields. In this Review, we present a comprehensive overview of recent advances in in situ TEM studies to characterize and modulate nanomaterials for phase transformations under different stimuli, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, environmental, optical, and magnetic factors. We briefly introduce crystalline structures and polymorphism and then summarize phase stability and phase transformation models. The advanced experimental setups of in situ techniques are outlined and the advantages of in situ TEM phase engineering are highlighted, as demonstrated via several representative examples. Besides, the distinctive properties that can be obtained from in situ phase engineering are presented. Finally, current challenges and future research opportunities, along with their potential applications, are suggested.
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- Ying Han
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710026, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Wang P, Yang Y, Zheng W, Cheng Z, Wang C, Chen S, Wang D, Yang J, Shi H, Meng P, Wang P, Tong H, Chen J, Chen Q. V-O Species-Doped Carbon Frameworks Loaded with Ru Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient and CO-Tolerant Catalysts for Alkaline Hydrogen Oxidation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:27867-27876. [PMID: 38079607 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c11734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Efficient and CO-tolerant catalysts for alkaline hydrogen oxidation (HOR) are vital to the commercial application of anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). Herein, a robust Ru-based catalyst (Ru/VOC) with ultrasmall Ru nanoparticles supported on carbon frameworks with atomically dispersed V-O species is prepared elaborately. The catalyst exhibits a remarkable mass activity of 3.44 mA μgPGM, which is 31.3 times that of Ru/C and even 4.7 times higher than that of Pt/C. Moreover, the Ru/VOC anode can achieve a peak power density (PPD) of 1.194 W cm-2, much superior to that of Ru/C anode and even better than that of Pt/C anode. In addition, the catalyst also exhibits superior stability and exceptional CO tolerance. Experimental results and density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that V-O species are ideal OH- adsorption sites, which allow Ru to release more sites for hydrogen adsorption. Furthermore, the electron transfer from Ru nanoparticles to the carbon substrate regulates the electronic structure of Ru, reducing the hydrogen binding energy (HBE) and the CO adsorption energy on Ru, thus boosting the alkaline HOR performance and CO tolerance of the catalyst. This is the first report that oxophilic single atoms distributed on carbon frameworks serve as OH- adsorption sites for efficient hydrogen oxidation, opening up new guidance for the elaborate design of high-activity catalysts for the alkaline HOR.
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- Pengcheng Wang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Pittkowski RK, Clausen CM, Chen Q, Stoian D, van Beek W, Bucher J, Welten RL, Schlegel N, Mathiesen JK, Nielsen TM, Du J, Rosenkranz AW, Bøjesen ED, Rossmeisl J, Jensen KMØ, Arenz M. The more the better: on the formation of single-phase high entropy alloy nanoparticles as catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. EES CATALYSIS 2023; 1:950-960. [PMID: 38013789 PMCID: PMC10621632 DOI: 10.1039/d3ey00201b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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High entropy alloys (HEAs) are an important new material class with significant application potential in catalysis and electrocatalysis. The entropy-driven formation of HEA materials requires high temperatures and controlled cooling rates. However, catalysts in general also require highly dispersed materials, i.e., nanoparticles. Only then a favorable utilization of the expensive raw materials can be achieved. Several recently reported HEA nanoparticle synthesis strategies, therefore, avoid the high-temperature regime to prevent particle growth. In our work, we investigate a system of five noble metal single-source precursors with superior catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction. Combining in situ X-ray powder diffraction with multi-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy, we address the fundamental question of how single-phase HEA nanoparticles can form at low temperatures. It is demonstrated that the formation of HEA nanoparticles is governed by stochastic principles and the inhibition of precursor mobility during the formation process favors the formation of a single phase. The proposed formation principle is supported by simulations of the nanoparticle formation in a randomized process, rationalizing the experimentally found differences between two-element and multi-element metal precursor mixtures.
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- Rebecca K Pittkowski
- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Swiss Norwegian Beamline, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Grenoble France
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- Swiss Norwegian Beamline, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Grenoble France
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark Kgs. Lyngby Denmark
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Aarhus University, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center Aarhus Denmark
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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Ni C, O'Connor KM, Trach J, Butler C, Rieger B, Veinot JGC. Facile synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles on germanane, Ge nanoparticles and wafers. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1217-1225. [PMID: 37401813 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00178d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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The unique solid-solution structure and multi-element compositions of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) have garnered substantial attention. Various methods have been developed to prepare a diverse array of HEA NPs using different substrates for support and stabilization. In this study, we present a facile surface-mediated reduction method to prepare HEA NPs (AuAgCuPdPt) decorated germanane (HEA NPs@GeNSs), and employ X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to characterize their structure, composition, and morphology. Subsequently, we demonstrate that the HEA NPs can be liberated from the surfaces of GeNSs as freestanding systems via straightforward exposure to UV light. We also explore germanium nanoparticles (GeNPs) as an alternative substrate for HEA NP formation/production, given their similarity to germanane and their Ge-H surface. Finally, we extend our investigation to bulk Ge wafers and demonstrate successful deposition of HEA NPs.
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- Chuyi Ni
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- WACKER-Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Catalysis Research Center, Technical University Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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Wang D, Zhao Z, Shi B, Wang JX, Chen JF. Real-Time Imaging and Quantitative Evolution for Pyrolysis of Carbon Dots-Encapsulated Metal-Organic Frameworks at the Nanoscale by In Situ Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37449808 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The pyrolysis of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) has been widely used approach to generate hierarchical structures with the corresponding metal, metal carbide, or metal oxide nanoparticles embedded in a porous carbon matrix with a high specific surface area for industrial catalysis, energy storage and transfer, etc. MOF-derived heterogeneous catalysts can be constructed by the encapsulation of carbon dots (CDs) with plenty of hydroxyl and amine groups to enhance the performance of the final product. Controlled formation of metallic carbon structures at the nanoscale, especially matter cycling and transformation on the nanoscale interface, is important for the production of industrial catalysts as well as the research of materials science and engineering progress. However, the mass transfer at the nanoscale during the processing of MOF pyrolysis remains less understood due to the lack of direct observation. Herein, by using in situ environmental transmission electron microscopy, real-time imaging and quantitative evolution of porous carbon decorated with metal species by the pyrolysis of CDs-encapsulated zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 are achieved. The migration of Co, the flow of aggregates, and the growth of carbon nanotubes observed in the nanoscale pyrolysis laboratory working at 600 °C with an air atmosphere are present. Experimental studies based on reduction and oxidation reaction models reveal that the synergistic effect between doped graphite nitrogen and confined Co nanoparticles is beneficial for boosting catalytic performance.
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- Dan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Smith PT, Ye Z, Pietryga J, Huang J, Wahl CB, Hedlund Orbeck JK, Mirkin CA. Molecular Thin Films Enable the Synthesis and Screening of Nanoparticle Megalibraries Containing Millions of Catalysts. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37311072 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Megalibraries are centimeter-scale chips containing millions of materials synthesized in parallel using scanning probe lithography. As such, they stand to accelerate how materials are discovered for applications spanning catalysis, optics, and more. However, a long-standing challenge is the availability of substrates compatible with megalibrary synthesis, which limits the structural and functional design space that can be explored. To address this challenge, thermally removable polystyrene films were developed as universal substrate coatings that decouple lithography-enabled nanoparticle synthesis from the underlying substrate chemistry, thus providing consistent lithography parameters on diverse substrates. Multi-spray inking of the scanning probe arrays with polymer solutions containing metal salts allows patterning of >56 million nanoreactors designed to vary in composition and size. These are subsequently converted to inorganic nanoparticles via reductive thermal annealing, which also removes the polystyrene to deposit the megalibrary. Megalibraries with mono-, bi-, and trimetallic materials were synthesized, and nanoparticle size was controlled between 5 and 35 nm by modulating the lithography speed. Importantly, the polystyrene coating can be used on conventional substrates like Si/SiOx, as well as substrates typically more difficult to pattern on, such as glassy carbon, diamond, TiO2, BN, W, or SiC. Finally, high-throughput materials discovery is performed in the context of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using Au-Pd-Cu nanoparticle megalibraries on TiO2 substrates with 2,250,000 unique composition/size combinations. The megalibrary was screened within 1 h by developing fluorescent thin-film coatings on top of the megalibrary as proxies for catalytic turnover, revealing Au0.53Pd0.38Cu0.09-TiO2 as the most active photocatalyst composition.
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- Peter T Smith
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Ahn J, Park S, Oh D, Lim Y, Nam JS, Kim J, Jung W, Kim ID. Rapid Joule Heating Synthesis of Oxide-Socketed High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles as CO 2 Conversion Catalysts. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37229643 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The unorthodox surface chemistry of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA-NPs), with numerous interelemental synergies, helps catalyze a variety of essential chemical processes, such as the conversion of CO2 to CO, as a sustainable path to environmental remediation. However, the risk of agglomeration and phase separation in HEA-NPs during high-temperature operations are lasting issues that impede their practical viability. Herein, we present HEA-NP catalysts that are tightly sunk in an oxide overlayer for promoting the catalytic conversion of CO2 with exceptional stability and performance. We demonstrated the controlled formation of conformal oxide overlayers on carbon nanofiber surfaces via a simple sol-gel method, which facilitated a large uptake of metal precursor ions and helped to decrease the reaction temperature required for nanoparticle formation. During the rapid thermal shock synthesis process, the oxide overlayer would also impede nanoparticle growth, resulting in uniformly distributed small HEA-NPs (2.37 ± 0.78 nm). Moreover, these HEA-NPs were firmly socketed in the reducible oxide overlayer, enabling an ultrastable catalytic performance involving >50% CO2 conversion with >97% selectivity to CO for >300 h without extensive agglomeration. Altogether, we establish the rational design principles for the thermal shock synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles and offer a helpful mechanistic perspective on how the oxide overlayer impacts the nanoparticle synthesis behavior, providing a general platform for the designed synthesis of ultrastable and high-performance catalysts that could be utilized for various industrially and environmentally relevant chemical processes.
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- Jaewan Ahn
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Membrane Innovation Center for Anti-Virus & Air-Quality Control, KI Nanocentury, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST); 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Abdelhafiz A, Tanvir ANM, Zeng M, Wang B, Ren Z, Harutyunyan AR, Zhang Y, Li J. Pulsed Light Synthesis of High Entropy Nanocatalysts with Enhanced Catalytic Activity and Prolonged Stability for Oxygen Evolution Reaction. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2300426. [PMID: 37088797 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The ability to synthesize compositionally complex nanostructures rapidly is a key to high-throughput functional materials discovery. In addition to being time-consuming, a majority of conventional materials synthesis processes closely follow thermodynamics equilibria, which limit the discovery of new classes of metastable phases such as high entropy oxides (HEO). Herein, a photonic flash synthesis of HEO nanoparticles at timescales of milliseconds is demonstrated. By leveraging the abrupt heating and cooling cycles induced by a high-power-density xenon pulsed light, mixed transition metal salt precursors undergo rapid chemical transformations. Hence, nanoparticles form within milliseconds with a strong affinity to bind to the carbon substrate. Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity measurements of the synthesized nanoparticles demonstrate two orders of magnitude prolonged stability at high current densities, without noticeable decay in performance, compared to commercial IrO2 catalyst. This superior catalytic activity originates from the synergistic effect of different alloying elements mixed at a high entropic state. It is found that Cr addition influences surface activity the most by promoting higher oxidation states, favoring optimal interaction with OER intermediates. The proposed high-throughput method opens new pathways toward developing next-generation functional materials for various electronics, sensing, and environmental applications, in addition to renewable energy conversion.
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- Ali Abdelhafiz
- Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 79409, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Honda Research Institute, USA, Inc. , San Jose, CA, 95134, USA
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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Kim M, Kim Y, Ha MY, Shin E, Kwak SJ, Park M, Kim ID, Jung WB, Lee WB, Kim Y, Jung HT. Exploring Optimal Water Splitting Bifunctional Alloy Catalyst by Pareto Active Learning. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211497. [PMID: 36762586 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Design of bifunctional multimetallic alloy catalysts, which are one of the most promising candidates for water splitting, is a significant issue for the efficient production of renewable energy. Owing to large dimensions of the components and composition of multimetallic alloys, as well as the trade-off behavior in terms of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotentials for bifunctional catalysts, it is difficult to search for high-performance bifunctional catalysts with multimetallic alloys using conventional trial-and-error experiments. Here, an optimal bifunctional catalyst for water splitting is obtained by combining Pareto active learning and experiments, where 110 experimental data points out of 77946 possible points lead to effective model development. The as-obtained bifunctional catalysts for HER and OER exhibit high performance, which is revealed by model development using Pareto active learning; among the catalysts, an optimal catalyst (Pt0.15 Pd0.30 Ru0.30 Cu0.25 ) exhibits a water splitting behavior of 1.56 V at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 . This study opens avenues for the efficient exploration of multimetallic alloys, which can be applied in multifunctional catalysts as well as in other applications.
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- Minki Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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Kumar Y, Sinha ASK, Nigam KDP, Dwivedi D, Sangwai JS. Functionalized nanoparticles: Tailoring properties through surface energetics and coordination chemistry for advanced biomedical applications. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:6075-6104. [PMID: 36928281 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr07163k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Significant advances in nanoparticle-related research have been made in the past decade, and amelioration of properties is considered of utmost importance for improving nanoparticle bioavailability, specificity, and catalytic performance. Nanoparticle properties can be tuned through in-synthesis and post-synthesis functionalization operations, with thermodynamic and kinetic parameters playing a crucial role. In spite of robust functionalization techniques based on surface chemistry, scalable technologies have not been explored well. The coordination enhancement via surface functionalization through organic/inorganic/biomolecules material has attracted much attention with morphology modification and shape tuning, which are indispensable aspects in the colloidal phase during biomedical applications. It is envisioned that surface amelioration influences the anchoring properties of nano interfaces for the immobilization of functional groups and biomolecules. In this work, various nanostructure and anchoring methodologies have been discussed, aiming to exploit their full potential in precision engineering applications. Simultaneous discussions on emerging characterization strategies for functionalized assemblies have been made to gain insights into functionalization chemistry. An overview of current advances and prospects of functionalized nanoparticles has been presented, with an emphasis on controllable attributes such as size, shape, morphology, functionality, surface features, Debye and Casimir interactions.
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- Yogendra Kumar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600036, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais - 229304, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais - 229304, India.
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide (SA) 5005, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais - 229304, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600036, India.
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Zhang H, Qi S, Zhu K, Wang H, Zhang G, Ma W, Zong X. Ultrafast Synthesis of Mo2C-Based Catalyst by Joule Heating towards Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Symmetry (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/sym15040801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Developing earth-abundant electrocatalysts useful for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) is critical for electrocatalytic water splitting driven by renewable energy. Molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) with the crystal structure of hexagonal symmetry has been identified to be an excellent HER catalyst due to its platinum-like electronic structure while the synthesis of Mo2C is generally time consuming and energy intensive. Herein, we demonstrated the ultrafast synthesis of a Mo2C-based electrocatalyst with Joule heating at 1473 K for only 6 s. Benefitting from several advantages including efficient catalytic kinetics, enhanced charge transport kinetics and high intrinsic activity, the as-prepared catalyst exhibited drastically enhanced HER performance compared with commercial Mo2C. It showed an overpotential of 288 mV for achieving a current density of −50 mA cm−2 and good stability, which highlighted the feasibility of the Joule heating method towards preparing efficient electrocatalysts.
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Wei M, Xiang Q, Wang P, Chen L, Ren M. Ambivalent effects of dissolved organic matter on silver nanoparticles/silver ions transformation: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130533. [PMID: 37055958 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The numerous applications of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) lead to their spread in aquatic systems and the release of silver ions (Ag+), which brings potential risks to environment and human health. Owing to the different toxicity, the mutual transformations between AgNPs and Ag+ has been a hot topic of research. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is ubiquitous on the earth and almost participates in all the reactions in the nature. The previous studies have reported the roles of DOM played in the transformation between AgNPs and Ag+. However, different experiment conditions commonly caused contradictory results, leading to the difficulty to predict the fate of AgNPs in specific reactions. Here we summarized mechanisms of DOM-mediated AgNPs oxidation and Ag+ reduction, and analyzed the effects of environmental parameters. Moreover, the knowledge gaps, challenges, and new opportunities for research in this field are discussed. This review will promote the understanding of the fate and risk assessments of AgNPs in natural water systems.
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- Minxiang Wei
- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China; Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Hu X, Zuo D, Cheng S, Chen S, Liu Y, Bao W, Deng S, Harris SJ, Wan J. Ultrafast materials synthesis and manufacturing techniques for emerging energy and environmental applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1103-1128. [PMID: 36651148 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00322h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Energy and environmental issues have attracted increasing attention globally, where sustainability and low-carbon emissions are seriously considered and widely accepted by government officials. In response to this situation, the development of renewable energy and environmental technologies is urgently needed to complement the usage of traditional fossil fuels. While a big part of advancement in these technologies relies on materials innovations, new materials discovery is limited by sluggish conventional materials synthesis methods, greatly hindering the advancement of related technologies. To address this issue, this review introduces and comprehensively summarizes emerging ultrafast materials synthesis methods that could synthesize materials in times as short as nanoseconds, significantly improving research efficiency. We discuss the unique advantages of these methods, followed by how they benefit individual applications for renewable energy and the environment. We also highlight the scalability of ultrafast manufacturing towards their potential industrial utilization. Finally, we provide our perspectives on challenges and opportunities for the future development of ultrafast synthesis and manufacturing technologies. We anticipate that fertile opportunities exist not only for energy and the environment but also for many other applications.
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- Xueshan Hu
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, School of Microelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 02139, MA, USA
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, 94720, CA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Kim M, Ha MY, Jung WB, Yoon J, Shin E, Kim ID, Lee WB, Kim Y, Jung HT. Searching for an Optimal Multi-Metallic Alloy Catalyst by Active Learning Combined with Experiments. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108900. [PMID: 35229377 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Searching for an optimal component and composition of multi-metallic alloy catalysts, comprising two or more elements, is one of the key issues in catalysis research. Due to the exhaustive data requirement of conventional machine-learning (ML) models and the high cost of experimental trials, current approaches rely mainly on the combination of density functional theory and ML techniques. In this study, a significant step is taken toward overcoming limitations by the interplay of experiment and active learning to effectively search for an optimal component and composition of multi-metallic alloy catalysts. The active-learning model is iteratively updated using by examining electrocatalytic performance of fabricated solid-solution nanoparticles for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). An optimal metal precursor composition of Pt0.65 Ru0.30 Ni0.05 exhibits an HER overpotential of 54.2 mV, which is superior to that of the pure Pt catalyst. This result indicates the successful construction of the model by only utilizing the precursor mixture composition as input data, thereby improving the overpotential by searching for an optimal catalyst. This method appears to be widely applicable since it is able to determine an optimal component and composition of electrocatalyst without obvious restriction to the types of catalysts to which it can be applied.
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- Minki Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Institute for Nanocentury, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Korea
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Yao Y, Dong Q, Brozena A, Luo J, Miao J, Chi M, Wang C, Kevrekidis IG, Ren ZJ, Greeley J, Wang G, Anapolsky A, Hu L. High-entropy nanoparticles: Synthesis-structure-property relationships and data-driven discovery. Science 2022; 376:eabn3103. [PMID: 35389801 DOI: 10.1126/science.abn3103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 75.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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High-entropy nanoparticles have become a rapidly growing area of research in recent years. Because of their multielemental compositions and unique high-entropy mixing states (i.e., solid-solution) that can lead to tunable activity and enhanced stability, these nanoparticles have received notable attention for catalyst design and exploration. However, this strong potential is also accompanied by grand challenges originating from their vast compositional space and complex atomic structure, which hinder comprehensive exploration and fundamental understanding. Through a multidisciplinary view of synthesis, characterization, catalytic applications, high-throughput screening, and data-driven materials discovery, this review is dedicated to discussing the important progress of high-entropy nanoparticles and unveiling the critical needs for their future development for catalysis, energy, and sustainability applications.
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- Yonggang Yao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Program of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37932, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.,Center for Materials Innovation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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Beckham JL, Wyss KM, Xie Y, McHugh EA, Li JT, Advincula PA, Chen W, Lin J, Tour JM. Machine Learning Guided Synthesis of Flash Graphene. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106506. [PMID: 35064973 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Advances in nanoscience have enabled the synthesis of nanomaterials, such as graphene, from low-value or waste materials through flash Joule heating. Though this capability is promising, the complex and entangled variables that govern nanocrystal formation in the Joule heating process remain poorly understood. In this work, machine learning (ML) models are constructed to explore the factors that drive the transformation of amorphous carbon into graphene nanocrystals during flash Joule heating. An XGBoost regression model of crystallinity achieves an r2 score of 0.8051 ± 0.054. Feature importance assays and decision trees extracted from these models reveal key considerations in the selection of starting materials and the role of stochastic current fluctuations in flash Joule heating synthesis. Furthermore, partial dependence analyses demonstrate the importance of charge and current density as predictors of crystallinity, implying a progression from reaction-limited to diffusion-limited kinetics as flash Joule heating parameters change. Finally, a practical application of the ML models is shown by using Bayesian meta-learning algorithms to automatically improve bulk crystallinity over many Joule heating reactions. These results illustrate the power of ML as a tool to analyze complex nanomanufacturing processes and enable the synthesis of 2D crystals with desirable properties by flash Joule heating.
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- Jacob L Beckham
- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Smalley-Curl Institute, NanoCarbon Center, Welch Institute for Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Department of Computer Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street MS 222, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Sun L, Han H, Liu Z, Fu Z, Hua C, Ma E, Guo J, Liu J, Li L, Fang B, Guo X. Immobilization of Gold Nanoparticles in Spherical Polymer Brushes Observed by Small-Angle X-ray Scattering. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:1869-1876. [PMID: 35080891 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c03081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanosized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are of great interest in areas such as catalysts or imaging but are easy to aggregate due to high surface activity. To stabilize AuNPs, two approaches were employed to immobilize AuNPs in spherical polymer brushes (SPBs), namely, the in situ preparation of AuNPs within the brush layer of SPBs and external addition of preprepared citrate-capped AuNPs. The distribution and stability of AuNPs in SPBs were studied by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). SAXS results demonstrated that the in situ-prepared AuNPs were mainly located on the inner layer and their amount decreased from inside to outside. In the case of external addition of preprepared AuNPs, the cationic SPB showed obvious immobilization, while almost no AuNPs were immobilized in the anionic SPB. The stable immobilization of the AuNPs in SPBs was the result of multiple interactions including complexation and electrostatic interaction. SAXS was validated to be a distinctive and powerful characterization method to provide theoretical guidance for the stable immobilization of AuNPs.
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- Liang Sun
- Engineering Research Center of Materials Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi University, 832000 Shihezi, Xinjiang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
- BASF Advanced Chemicals Co., Ltd., 200137 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Materials Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi University, 832000 Shihezi, Xinjiang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Materials Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi University, 832000 Shihezi, Xinjiang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Materials Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi University, 832000 Shihezi, Xinjiang, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Materials Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, Shihezi University, 832000 Shihezi, Xinjiang, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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Kim H, Yoo TY, Bootharaju MS, Kim JH, Chung DY, Hyeon T. Noble Metal-Based Multimetallic Nanoparticles for Electrocatalytic Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104054. [PMID: 34791823 PMCID: PMC8728832 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Noble metal-based multimetallic nanoparticles (NMMNs) have attracted great attention for their multifunctional and synergistic effects, which offer numerous catalytic applications. Combined experimental and theoretical studies have enabled formulation of various design principles for tuning the electrocatalytic performance through controlling size, composition, morphology, and crystal structure of the nanoparticles. Despite significant advancements in the field, the chemical synthesis of NMMNs with ideal characteristics for catalysis, including high activity, stability, product-selectivity, and scalability is still challenging. This review provides an overview on structure-based classification and the general synthesis of NMMN electrocatalysts. Furthermore, postsynthetic treatments, such as the removal of surfactants to optimize the activity, and utilization of NMMNs onto suitable support for practical electrocatalytic applications are highlighted. In the end, future direction and challenges associated with the electrocatalysis of NMMNs are covered.
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- Hyunjoong Kim
- Center for Nanoparticle ResearchInstitute for Basic Science (IBS)Seoul08826Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineeringand Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National UniversitySeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle ResearchInstitute for Basic Science (IBS)Seoul08826Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineeringand Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National UniversitySeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle ResearchInstitute for Basic Science (IBS)Seoul08826Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineeringand Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National UniversitySeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle ResearchInstitute for Basic Science (IBS)Seoul08826Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineeringand Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National UniversitySeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryGwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)Gwangju61005Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle ResearchInstitute for Basic Science (IBS)Seoul08826Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineeringand Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National UniversitySeoul08826Republic of Korea
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Song JY, Kim C, Kim M, Cho KM, Gereige I, Jung WB, Jeong H, Jung HT. Generation of high-density nanoparticles in the carbothermal shock method. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021; 7:eabk2984. [PMID: 34818029 PMCID: PMC8612527 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abk2984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The carbothermal shock (CTS) method has attracted considerable attention in recent years because it enables the generation of finely controlled polyelemental alloy nanoparticles (NPs). However, fabricating high surface coverage of NPs with minimized exposure of the carbon substrate is essential for various electrochemical applications and has been a critical limitation in CTS method. Here, we developed a methodology for creating NPs with high surface coverage on a carbon substrate by maximizing defect sites of cellulose during CTS. Cu NPs with high surface coverage of ~85%, various single NPs and polyelemental alloy NPs were densely fabricated with high uniformity and dispersity. The synthesized Cu NPs on cellulose/carbon paper substrate were used in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction showing selectivity to ethylene of ~49% and high stability for over 30 hours of reaction. Our cellulose-derived CTS method enables the greater availability of polyelemental NPs for a wide range of catalytic and electrochemical applications.
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- Ji-Yoon Song
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentury, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentury, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentury, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- CBR Defense Technology Directorate, Agency for Defense Development (ADD), Daejeon 34186, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Development Center, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
- Corresponding author. (W.-B.J.); (H.J.); (H.-T.J.)
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. (W.-B.J.); (H.J.); (H.-T.J.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentury, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. (W.-B.J.); (H.J.); (H.-T.J.)
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Lu Q, Wu H, Zheng X, Chen Y, Rogach AL, Han X, Deng Y, Hu W. Encapsulating Cobalt Nanoparticles in Interconnected N-Doped Hollow Carbon Nanofibers with Enriched CoNC Moiety for Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis in Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2101438. [PMID: 34398519 PMCID: PMC8529470 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202101438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Rational design of bifunctional efficient electrocatalysts for both oxygen reduction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER) is desirable-while highly challenging-for development of rechargeable metal-air batteries. Herein, an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst is designed and fabricated by encapsulating Co nanoparticles in interconnected N-doped hollow porous carbon nanofibers (designated as Co@N-C/PCNF) using an ultrafast high-temperature shock technology. Benefiting from the synergistic effect and intrinsic activity of the CoNC moiety, as well as porous structure of carbon nanofibers, the Co@N-C/PCNF composite shows high bifunctional electrocatalytic activities for both OER (289 mV at 10 mA cm-2 ) and ORR (half-wave potential of 0.85 V). The CoNC moiety in the composite can modulate the local environmental and electrical structure of the catalysts, thus optimizing the adsorption/desorption kinetics and decreasing the reaction barriers for promoting the reversible oxygen electrocatalysis. Co@N-C/PCNF-based aqueous Zn-air batteries (AZAB) provide high power density of 292 mW cm-2 , and the assembled flexible ZAB can power wearable devices.
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- Qi Lu
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineeringand Center for Functional Photonics (CFP)City University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SAR999077P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineeringand Center for Functional Photonics (CFP)City University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SAR999077P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringTianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materialsand Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of EducationTianjin UniversityTianjin300072P. R. China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University International Campus of Tianjin UniversityBinhai New CityFuzhou350207P. R. China
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Bushman M, Worby C, Chang HH, Kraemer MUG, Hanage WP. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 before and after symptom onset: impact of nonpharmaceutical interventions in China. Eur J Epidemiol 2021; 36:429-439. [PMID: 33881667 PMCID: PMC8058147 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-021-00746-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as contact tracing and quarantine, have been the primary means of controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2; however, it remains uncertain which interventions are most effective at reducing transmission at the population level. Using serial interval data from before and after the rollout of nonpharmaceutical interventions in China, we estimate that the relative frequency of presymptomatic transmission increased from 34% before the rollout to 71% afterward. The shift toward earlier transmission indicates a disproportionate reduction in transmission post-symptom onset. We estimate that, following the rollout of nonpharmaceutical interventions, transmission post-symptom onset was reduced by 82% whereas presymptomatic transmission decreased by only 16%. The observation that only one-third of transmission was presymptomatic at baseline, combined with the finding that NPIs reduced presymptomatic transmission by less than 20%, suggests that the overall impact of NPIs was driven in large part by reductions in transmission following symptom onset. This implies that interventions which limit opportunities for transmission in the later stages of infection, such as contact tracing and isolation, are particularly important for control of SARS-CoV-2. Interventions which specifically reduce opportunities for presymptomatic transmission, such as quarantine of asymptomatic contacts, are likely to have smaller, but non-negligible, effects on overall transmission.
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- Mary Bushman
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
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