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Jones TE, Teschner D, Piccinin S. Toward Realistic Models of the Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Chem Rev 2024; 124:9136-9223. [PMID: 39038270 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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The electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) supplies the protons and electrons needed to transform renewable electricity into chemicals and fuels. However, the OER is kinetically sluggish; it operates at significant rates only when the applied potential far exceeds the reversible voltage. The origin of this overpotential is hidden in a complex mechanism involving multiple electron transfers and chemical bond making/breaking steps. Our desire to improve catalytic performance has then made mechanistic studies of the OER an area of major scientific inquiry, though the complexity of the reaction has made understanding difficult. While historically, mechanistic studies have relied solely on experiment and phenomenological models, over the past twenty years ab initio simulation has been playing an increasingly important role in developing our understanding of the electrocatalytic OER and its reaction mechanisms. In this Review we cover advances in our mechanistic understanding of the OER, organized by increasing complexity in the way through which the OER is modeled. We begin with phenomenological models built using experimental data before reviewing early efforts to incorporate ab initio methods into mechanistic studies. We go on to cover how the assumptions in these early ab initio simulations─no electric field, electrolyte, or explicit kinetics─have been relaxed. Through comparison with experimental literature, we explore the veracity of these different assumptions. We summarize by discussing the most critical open challenges in developing models to understand the mechanisms of the OER.
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- Travis E Jones
- Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, United States
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society, Berlin 14195, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society, Berlin 14195, Germany
- Department of Heterogeneous Reactions, Max-Planck-Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Mülheim an der Ruhr 45470, Germany
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto Officina dei Materiali, Trieste 34136, Italy
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Song M, Feng M, Li F, Lv S, Zhou Y, Chen Z. Electrosynthesis of Amides through Cu- and Co-Incorporated Nickel Hydroxide-Catalyzed Oxidation of Primary Amines Coupled with Hydrogen Evolution. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:15215-15223. [PMID: 39088415 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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The electrocatalytic oxidation of organic molecules coupled with hydrogen evolution reaction can reduce overpotential and can be connected in series with nonelectrochemical processes to achieve the preparation of more high-value compounds. Herein, Cu- and Co-incorporated nickel hydroxide (CuCo-Ni(OH)2) was synthesized and applied to the anodic benzylamine oxidation reaction, which is 280 mV lower than the corresponding oxygen evolution reaction to reach the current density of 50 mA cm-2. When the electrocatalytic oxidation of benzylamine and hydrogen evolution reaction are coupled to form an electrolytic cell, the potential to reach 10 mA cm-2 is reduced by 197 mV compared to the overall water splitting. The benzylamine is converted to benzamide with 99.3% conversion and 90.2% faraday efficiency under 1.45 V constant voltage electrolysis, and the catalytic performance remains at a high level after 4 cycles. The characterization and density functional theory calculations show that Cu and Co share the transfer charge from Ni, making it easy for CuCo-Ni(OH)2 to deprotonate Ni-O* sites. The formed Ni-O* sites exhibit lower energy barriers in the proton transfer of benzylamine to benzonitrile and hydration intermediates, resulting in a better catalytic performance of CuCo-Ni(OH)2 than Ni(OH)2 in the electrocatalytic oxidation of benzylamine to benzamide.
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- Manman Song
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Cai Z, Liang J, Li Z, Yan T, Yang C, Sun S, Yue M, Liu X, Xie T, Wang Y, Li T, Luo Y, Zheng D, Liu Q, Zhao J, Sun X, Tang B. Stabilizing NiFe sites by high-dispersity of nanosized and anionic Cr species toward durable seawater oxidation. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6624. [PMID: 39103352 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Electrocatalytic H2 production from seawater, recognized as a promising technology utilizing offshore renewables, faces challenges from chloride-induced reactions and corrosion. Here, We introduce a catalytic surface where OH- dominates over Cl- in adsorption and activation, which is crucial for O2 production. Our NiFe-based anode, enhanced by nearby Cr sites, achieves low overpotentials and selective alkaline seawater oxidation. It outperforms the RuO2 counterpart in terms of lifespan in scaled-up stacks, maintaining stability for over 2500 h in three-electrode tests. Ex situ/in situ analyses reveal that Cr(III) sites enrich OH-, while Cl- is repelled by Cr(VI) sites, both of which are well-dispersed and close to NiFe, enhancing charge transfer and overall electrode performance. Such multiple effects fundamentally boost the activity, selectively, and chemical stability of the NiFe-based electrode. This development marks a significant advance in creating durable, noble-metal-free electrodes for alkaline seawater electrolysis, highlighting the importance of well-distributed catalytic sites.
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- Zhengwei Cai
- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
- Center for High Altitude Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Wang H, Li Z, Hong S, Yang C, Liang J, Dong K, Zhang H, Wang X, Zhang M, Sun S, Yao Y, Luo Y, Liu Q, Li L, Chu W, Du M, Gong F, Sun X, Tang B. Tungstate Intercalated NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide Enables Long-Term Alkaline Seawater Oxidation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311431. [PMID: 38366284 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Renewable electricity-driven seawater splitting presents a green, effective, and promising strategy for building hydrogen (H2)-based energy systems (e.g., storing wind power as H2), especially in many coastal cities. The abundance of Cl- in seawater, however, will cause severe corrosion of anode catalyst during the seawater electrolysis, and thus affect the long-term stability of the catalyst. Herein, seawater oxidation performances of NiFe layered double hydroxides (LDH), a classic oxygen (O2) evolution material, can be boosted by employing tungstate (WO4 2-) as the intercalated guest. Notably, insertion of WO4 2- to LDH layers upgrades the reaction kinetics and selectivity, attaining higher current densities with ≈100% O2 generation efficiency in alkaline seawater. Moreover, after a 350 h test at 1000 mA cm-2, only trace active chlorine can be detected in the electrolyte. Additionally, O2 evolution follows lattice oxygen mechanism on NiFe LDH with intercalated WO4 2-.
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- Hefeng Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610106, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
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Wang Y, Chen C, Xiong X, Skaanvik SA, Zhang Y, Bøjesen ED, Wang Z, Liu W, Dong M. In Situ Tracking of Water Oxidation Generated Nanoscale Dynamics in Layered Double Hydroxides Nanosheets. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:17032-17040. [PMID: 38871344 PMCID: PMC11212054 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c01035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are potential catalysts for water oxidation, and it is recognized that they undergo dynamic evolution during the operation. However, little is known about the interfacial behaviors at the nanoscale under working conditions nor the underlying effects on electrocatalytic performance. Herein, using electrochemical atomic force microscopy, we in situ visualize the heterogeneous evolution of LDH nanosheets during oxygen evolution reaction (OER). By further combining density functional theory calculations, we elucidate the origin of the heterogeneous dynamics and their impact on the OER efficiency. Our findings demonstrate that NiCo LDHs transform to the catalytically active NiCoOx(OH)2-x phase during OER, and the redox transition between is accompanied by compressive and tensile strain, leading to in-plane contraction and reversible expansion of the nanosheets. Nonisotropic strain and out-of-plane strain relaxation due to defects and interparticle interactions result in cracking and wrinkling in the nanostructure, which is responsible for the partial activation and long-term deterioration of LDH electrocatalysts toward the OER. With this knowledge, we suggest and validate that engineering defects can precisely tune these dynamic behaviors, improving the OER activity and stability among LDH-based electrocatalysts.
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- Yuqing Wang
- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
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- State
Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
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- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
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- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
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- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan
University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus
C, Denmark
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Li X, Wang Z, Bao Y, Lu H, You J, Wang L. Oxygen Vacancy: How Will Poling History Affect Its Role in Photoelectrocatalysis. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400946. [PMID: 38899379 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Oxygen vacancy (VO) has been recognized to possess an effect to promote the charge separation and transfer (CST) in various n-type semiconductor based photoelectrodes. But how external stimulus will change this VO effect has not been investigated. In this work, external polarization is applied to investigate the effect of VO on the CST process of a typical ferroelectric BiFeO3 photoelectrode. It is found that negative poling treatment can significantly boost VO effect, while positive poling treatment will deteriorate the CST capability in BiFeO3 photoelectrodes. This poling history determined VO effect is rooted in the VO induced defect dipoles, wherein their alignment produces a depolarization electric field to modulate the CST driving force. This finding highlights the significance of poling history in functionalizing the VO in a photoelectrode.
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- Xianlong Li
- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Queensland, Australia
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Wu K, Wang D, Fu Q, Xu T, Xiong Q, Peera SG, Liu C. Co/Ce-MOF-Derived Oxygen Electrode Bifunctional Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:11135-11145. [PMID: 38829208 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Improving the practicality of rechargeable zinc-air batteries relies heavily on the development of oxygen electrode catalysts that are low-cost, durable, and highly efficient in performing dual functions. In the present study, a catalyst with atomic Ce and Co distribution on a nitrogen-doped carbon substrate was prepared by doping the rare earth elements Ce and Co into a metal-organic framework precursor. Rare earth element Ce, known for its unique structure and excellent oxygen affinity, was utilized to regulate the catalytic activity. The catalyst prepared in this study demonstrated an exceptional electrocatalytic performance. At a current density of 10 mA cm-2, the catalyst exhibited an overpotential of 340 mV for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which was lower than that of commercial IrO2 (370 mV), while achieving a half-wave potential of 0.79 V for the process of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), exhibiting a similar level of effectiveness as commercially accessible Pt/C catalysts (0.8 V). The catalyst's porous structure, interconnected three-dimensional carbon network, and large specific surface area are the factors contributing to the significant improvement in catalytic performance. Furthermore, in comparison to commercial Pt/C+IrO2, the catalyst exhibited good cycling stability and high efficiency in rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
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- Kang Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Keimyung University, 1095, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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Jing C, Li L, Chin YY, Pao CW, Huang WH, Liu M, Zhou J, Yuan T, Zhou X, Wang Y, Chen CT, Li DW, Wang JQ, Hu Z, Zhang L. Balance between Fe IV-Ni IV synergy and Lattice Oxygen Contribution for Accelerating Water Oxidation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14496-14506. [PMID: 38771969 PMCID: PMC11155238 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Hydrogen obtained from electrochemical water splitting is the most promising clean energy carrier, which is hindered by the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Thus, the development of an efficient OER electrocatalyst using nonprecious 3d transition elements is desirable. Multielement synergistic effect and lattice oxygen oxidation are two well-known mechanisms to enhance the OER activity of catalysts. The latter is generally related to the high valence state of 3d transition elements leading to structural destabilization under the OER condition. We have found that Al doping in nanosheet Ni-Fe hydroxide exhibits 2-fold advantage: (1) a strong enhanced OER activity from 277 mV to 238 mV at 10 mA cm-2 as the Ni valence state increases from Ni3.58+ to Ni3.79+ observed from in situ X-ray absorption spectra. (2) Operational stability is strengthened, while weakness is expected since the increased NiIV content with 3d8L2 (L denotes O 2p hole) would lead to structural instability. This contradiction is attributed to a reduced lattice oxygen contribution to the OER upon Al doping, as verified through in situ Raman spectroscopy, while the enhanced OER activity is interpreted as an enormous gain in exchange energy of FeIV-NiIV, facilitated by their intersite hopping. This study reveals a mechanism of Fe-Ni synergy effect to enhance OER activity and simultaneously to strengthen operational stability by suppressing the contribution of lattice oxygen.
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- Chao Jing
- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials and Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Department
of Physics, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan, R.O. China.
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu 300092, Taiwan,
R.O. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu 300092, Taiwan,
R.O. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Zhejiang
Institute of Photoelectronics & Zhejiang Institute for Advanced
Light Source, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, P.R. China
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- School
of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, P.R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu 300092, Taiwan,
R.O. China
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- School
of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, P.R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- Max
Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Nöthnitzer Strasse 40, Dresden 01187, Germany
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- Key
Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jialuo Road 2019, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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Yang S, Liu X, Li S, Yuan W, Yang L, Wang T, Zheng H, Cao R, Zhang W. The mechanism of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5593-5625. [PMID: 38646825 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs01031g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The water oxidation reaction, a crucial process for solar energy conversion, has garnered significant research attention. Achieving efficient energy conversion requires the development of cost-effective and durable water oxidation catalysts. To design effective catalysts, it is essential to have a fundamental understanding of the reaction mechanisms. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts, including Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu-based catalysts. It highlights the catalytic mechanisms of different transition metals and emphasizes the importance of monitoring of key intermediates to explore the reaction pathway. In addition, advanced techniques for physical characterization of water oxidation intermediates are also introduced, for the purpose of providing information for establishing reliable methodologies in water oxidation research. The study of transition metal-based water oxidation electrocatalysts is instrumental in providing novel insights into understanding both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.
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- Shujiao Yang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
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Wang Y, Li L, Wang S, Dong X, Ding C, Mu Y, Cui M, Hu T, Meng C, Zhang Y. Anion Structure Regulation of Cobalt Silicate Hydroxide Endowing Boosted Oxygen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401394. [PMID: 38709222 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Transition metal silicates (TMSs) are attempted for the electrocatalyst of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) due to their special layered structure in recent years. However, defects such as low theoretical activity and conductivity limit their application. Researchers always prefer to composite TMSs with other functional materials to make up for their deficiency, but rarely focus on the effect of intrinsic structure adjustment on their catalytic activity, especially anion structure regulation. Herein, applying the method of interference hydrolysis and vacancy reserve, new silicate vacancies (anionic regulation) are introduced in cobalt silicate hydroxide (CoSi), named SV-CoSi, to enlarge the number and enhance the activity of catalytic sites. The overpotential of SV-CoSi declines to 301 mV at 10 mA cm-2 compared to 438 mV of CoSi. Source of such improvement is verified to be not only the increase of active sites, but also the positive effect on the intrinsic activity due to the enhancement of cobalt-oxygen covalence with the variation of anion structure by density functional theory (DFT) method. This work demonstrates that the feasible intrinsic anion structure regulation can improve OER performance of TMSs and provides an effective idea for the development of non-noble metal catalyst for OER.
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- Yang Wang
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Guo P, Cao S, Huang W, Lu X, Chen W, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Xin X, Zou R, Liu S, Li X. Heterojunction-Induced Rapid Transformation of Ni 3+/Ni 2+ Sites which Mediates Urea Oxidation for Energy-Efficient Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311766. [PMID: 38227289 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Water electrolysis is an environmentally-friendly strategy for hydrogen production but suffers from significant energy consumption. Substituting urea oxidation reaction (UOR) with lower theoretical voltage for water oxidation reaction adopting nickel-based electrocatalysts engenders reduced energy consumption for hydrogen production. The main obstacle remains strong interaction between accumulated Ni3+ and *COO in the conventional Ni3+-catalyzing pathway. Herein, a novel Ni3+/Ni2+ mediated pathway for UOR via constructing a heterojunction of nickel metaphosphate and nickel telluride (Ni2P4O12/NiTe), which efficiently lowers the energy barrier of UOR and avoids the accumulation of Ni3+ and excessive adsorption of *COO on the electrocatalysts, is developed. As a result, Ni2P4O12/NiTe demonstrates an exceptionally low potential of 1.313 V to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm-2 toward efficient urea oxidation reaction while simultaneously showcases an overpotential of merely 24 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for hydrogen evolution reaction. Constructing urea electrolysis electrolyzer using Ni2P4O12/NiTe at both sides attains 100 mA cm-2 at a low cell voltage of 1.475 V along with excellent stability over 500 h accompanied with nearly 100% Faradic efficiency.
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- Peng Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Research and Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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Shang F, Wang B, An B, He H, Shui Y, Cai H, Liang C, Yang S. Na Substitution Steering RuO 6 Unit in Ruthenium Pyrochlores for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution in Acid. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310323. [PMID: 38109157 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Although Ruthenium-based pyrochlore oxides can function as promising catalysts for acidic water oxidation, their limitations in terms of stability and activity still need to be addressed for further application in practical conditions. In this work, the possibility to enhance both oxygen evolution reaction activity and durability of Gd2Ru2O7- δ through partial replacement with Na+ in Gd3+ sites is first offered, leading to the electronic and geometric regulation of active center RuO6. Na+ triggers the emergence of Ru<4+ and the electron rearrangement of active-centered RuO6. Specifically, Ru ions with a negative d-band center after Na+ doping exhibit weaker adsorption energies of *O and result in the conversion of the rate-limiting step from *O/*OOH to *OH/O*, reducing energy barriers for boosting activities. Therefore, the NaxGd2- xRu2O7- δ requires a low overpotential of 260 mV at 10 mA cm-2 in 0.1 m HClO4 electrolyte. Moreover, the higher formation energy of Ru vacancy and less distorted RuO6 enable the as-prepared NaxGd2- xRu2O7- δ to operate steadily at 10 mA cm-2 for 300 h and multi-current chronopotentiometry with current densities from 20 to 100 mA cm-2 for 60 h in acidic proton exchange membrane electrolyzer, respectively.
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- Fanfan Shang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance Improvement, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance Improvement, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance Improvement, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Key Laboratory of Shaanxi for Advanced Materials and Mesoscopic Physics, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance Improvement, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Zheng L, Zhong Y, Cao J, Liu M, Liao Y, Xu H, Chen S, Xiong F, Qing Y, Wu Y. Modulation of Electronic Synergy to Enhance the Intrinsic Activity of Fe 5Ni 4S 8 Nanosheets in Restricted Space Carbonized Wood Frameworks for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308928. [PMID: 38098313 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Modulation of electronic structure and composition is widely recognized as an effective strategy to improve electrocatalyst performance. Herein, using a simple simultaneous carbonization and sulfidation strategy, NiFe double hydroxide-derived Fe5Ni4S8 (FNS) nanosheets immobilized on S-doped carbonized wood (SCW) framework by taking benefit of the orientation-constrained cavity and hierarchical porous structure of wood is proposed. Benefiting from the synergistic relationships between bimetal ions, the spatial confinement offered by the wood cavity, and the enhanced structural effects of the nanosheets array, the FNS/SCW exhibit enhanced intrinsic activity, increased accessibility of catalytically active sites, and convection-facilitated mass transport, resulting in an excellent oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity and durability. Specifically, it takes a low overpotential of 230 mV at 50 mA cm-2 and potential increase is negligible (3.8%) at 50 mA cm-2 for 80 hours. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further reveal that the synergistic effect of bimetal can optimize the electronic structure and lower the reaction energy barrier. The FNS/SCW used as the cathode of zinc-air battery shows higher power density and excellent durability relative to commercial RuO2, exhibiting a good application prospect. Overall, this research offers proposals for designing and producing effective OER electrocatalysts using sustainable resources.
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- Luosong Zheng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, P. R. China
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Fan Y, Li T, Li B, Hu A, Li D, Li K, Yang B, Pan Y, Liu J, Long J. Ruthenium single-atom doping-driven modulation of Co 3O 4 spinel tetrahedral site 3d-orbital occupancy in lithium-oxygen batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:8096-8107. [PMID: 38566568 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06505g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Metal single-atom catalysts have attracted widespread attention in the field of lithium-oxygen batteries due to their unique active sites, high catalytic selectivity, and near total atomic utilization efficiency. Isolated metal atoms not only serve as the active sites themselves, but also function as modulators, reversely regulating the surface electronic structure of the support to enhance its inherent electrocatalytic activities. Despite the potential of isolated metal atom-driven active sites, understanding the structure-activity relationship remains a challenge. In this study, we present a ruthenium single-atom doping-driven cost-effective and durable tricobalt tetroxide electrocatalyst with excellent oxygen electrode electrocatalytic activity. The lithium-oxygen battery with this catalyst as the oxygen electrode demonstrates high performance, achieving a capacity of up to 25 000 mA h g-1 and maintaining good stability over 400 cycles at a current density of 100 mA g-1. This improvement is attributed to the exquisite control of the morphology and structure of the discharge product, lithium peroxide. The aresults of physical characterization and theoretical calculations reveal that isolated ruthenium atoms bond with the tetrahedral cobalt site, resulting in spin polarization enhancement and rearrangement of d orbital energy levels in cobalt. This rearrangement reduces the dz2 orbital occupancy and promotes their transfer to the octahedral cobalt site, thereby enhancing its adsorption capacity for the oxygen-containing intermediates, and ultimately increasing the electrocatalytic activity of the oxygen evolution reaction. This work presents an innovative strategy to regulate the catalytic activity of metal oxides by introducing another metal single atom.
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- Yining Fan
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Computer Science and Cyber Security, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, 1#, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, P. R. China.
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Li W, Liu R, Yu G, Chen X, Yan S, Ren S, Chen J, Chen W, Wang C, Lu X. Rationally Construction of Mn-Doped RuO 2 Nanofibers for High-Activity and Stable Alkaline Ampere-Level Current Density Overall Water Splitting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307164. [PMID: 37997555 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Nowadays, highly active and stable alkaline bifunctional electrocatalysts toward water electrolysis that can work at high current density (≥1000 mA cm-2) are urgently needed. Herein, Mn-doped RuO2 (MnxRu1-xO2) nanofibers (NFs) are constructed to achieve this object, presenting wonderful hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performances with the overpotentials of only 269 and 461 mV at 1 A cm-2 in 1 m KOH solution, and remarkably stability under industrial demand with 1 A cm-2, significantly better than the benchmark Pt/C and commercial RuO2 electrocatalysts, respectively. More importantly, the assembled Mn0.05Ru0.95O2 NFs||Mn0.05Ru0.95O2 NFs electrolyzer toward overall water splitting reaches the current density of 10 mA cm-2 with a cell voltage of 1.52 V and also delivers an outstanding stability over 150 h of continuous operation, far surpassing commercial Pt/C||commercial RuO2, RuO2 NFs||RuO2 NFs and most previously reported exceptional electrolyzers. Theoretical calculations indicate that Mn-doping into RuO2 can significantly optimize the electronic structure and weaken the strength of O─H bond to achieve the near-zero hydrogen adsorption free energy (ΔGH*) value for HER, and can also effectively weaken the adsorption strength of intermediate O* at the relevant sites, achieving the higher OER catalytic activity, since the overlapping center of p-d orbitals is closer to the Fermi level.
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- Weimo Li
- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Biocatalysis, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Biocatalysis, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Biocatalysis, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Fujian-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
- Academy of Carbon Neutrality of Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Alan G. MacDiarmid Institute, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Yuan H, Hong M, Huang X, Qiu W, Dong F, Zhou Y, Chen Y, Gao J, Yang S. Graphene Chainmail Shelled Dilute Ni─Cu Alloy for Selective and Robust Aqueous Phase Catalytic Hydrogenation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2304349. [PMID: 38243637 PMCID: PMC10987116 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Cost-effective non-noble metal-based catalysts for selective hydrogenation with excellent activity, selectivity, and durability are still the holy grail. Herein, an oxygen-doped carbon (OC) chainmail encapsulated dilute Cu-Ni alloy is developed by simple pyrolysis of Cu/Ni-metal-organic framework. The CuNi0.05@OC catalyst displays superior performance for atmospheric pressure transfer hydrogenation of p-chloronitrobenzene and p-nitrophenol, and for hydrogenation of furfural, all in water and with exceptional durability. Comprehensive characterizations confirm the close interactions between the diluted Ni sites, the base Cu, and optimized three-layered graphene chainmail. Theoretical calculations demonstrate that the properly tuned lattice strain and Schottky junction can adjust electron density to facilitate specific adsorption on the active centers, thus enhancing the catalytic activity and selectivity, while the OC shell also offers robust protection. This work provides a simple and environmentally friendly strategy for developing practical heterogeneous catalysts that bring the synergistic effect into play between dilute alloy and functional carbon wrapping.
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- Haifeng Yuan
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and Control, Environmental Science and Engineering Research CenterHarbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)ShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano‐Micro Materials Research, School of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Graduate SchoolPeking University ShenzhenShenzhenGuangdong518055China
- Insitute of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen Bay LaboratoryShenzhenGuangdong518055China
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Yin ZH, Huang Y, Song K, Li TT, Cui JY, Meng C, Zhang H, Wang JJ. Ir Single Atoms Boost Metal-Oxygen Covalency on Selenide-Derived NiOOH for Direct Intramolecular Oxygen Coupling. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:6846-6855. [PMID: 38424010 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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This investigation probes the intricate interplay of catalyst dynamics and reaction pathways during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), highlighting the significance of atomic-level and local ligand structure insights in crafting highly active electrocatalysts. Leveraging a tailored ion exchange reaction followed by electrochemical dynamic reconstruction, we engineered a novel catalytic structure featuring single Ir atoms anchored to NiOOH (Ir1@NiOOH). This novel approach involved the strategic replacement of Fe with Ir, facilitating the transition of selenide precatalysts into active (oxy)hydroxides. This elemental substitution promoted an upward shift in the O 2p band and intensified the metal-oxygen covalency, thereby altering the OER mechanism toward enhanced activity. The shift from a single-metal site mechanism (SMSM) in NiOOH to a dual-metal-site mechanism (DMSM) in Ir1@NiOOH was substantiated by in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) and supported by theoretical insights. Remarkably, the Ir1@NiOOH electrode exhibited exceptional electrocatalytic performance, achieving overpotentials as low as 142 and 308 mV at current densities of 10 and 1000 mA cm-2, respectively, setting a new benchmark for the electrocatalysis of OER.
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- Zhao-Hua Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Do VH, Lee JM. Surface engineering for stable electrocatalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2693-2737. [PMID: 38318782 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00292f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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In recent decades, significant progress has been achieved in rational developments of electrocatalysts through constructing novel atomistic structures and modulating catalytic surface topography, realizing substantial enhancement in electrocatalytic activities. Numerous advanced catalysts were developed for electrochemical energy conversion, exhibiting low overpotential, high intrinsic activity, and selectivity. Yet, maintaining the high catalytic performance under working conditions with high polarization and vigorous microkinetics that induce intensive degradation of surface nanostructures presents a significant challenge for commercial applications. Recently, advanced operando and computational techniques have provided comprehensive mechanistic insights into the degradation of surficial functional structures. Additionally, various innovative strategies have been devised and proven effective in sustaining electrocatalytic activity under harsh operating conditions. This review aims to discuss the most recent understanding of the degradation microkinetics of catalysts across an entire range of anodic to cathodic polarizations, encompassing processes such as oxygen evolution and reduction, hydrogen reduction, and carbon dioxide reduction. Subsequently, innovative strategies adopted to stabilize the materials' structure and activity are highlighted with an in-depth discussion of the underlying rationale. Finally, we present conclusions and perspectives regarding future research and development. By identifying the research gaps, this review aims to inspire further exploration of surface degradation mechanisms and rational design of durable electrocatalysts, ultimately contributing to the large-scale utilization of electroconversion technologies.
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- Viet-Hung Do
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459.
- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459.
- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141
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Fan J, Zhang X, Han M, Xiang X, Guo C, Lin Y, Shi N, Xu D, Lai Y, Bao J. Amorphous Ni-Fe-Mo Oxides Coupled with Crystalline Metallic Domains for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution by Promoted Lattice-Oxygen Participation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2303927. [PMID: 37875651 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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The crystalline/amorphous heterophase nanostructures are promising functional materials for biomedicals, catalysis, energy conversion, and storage. Despite great progress is achieved, facile synthesis of crystalline metal/amorphous multinary metal oxides nanohybrids remains challenging, and their electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance along with the catalytic mechanism are not systematically investigated. Herein, two kinds of ultrafine crystalline metal domains coupled with amorphous Ni-Fe-Mo oxides heterophase nanohybrids, including Ni/Ni0.5-a Fe0.5 Mo1.5 Ox and Ni-FeNi3 /Ni0.5-b Fe0.5-y Mo1.5 Ox , are fabricated through controllable reduction of amorphous Ni0.5 Fe0.5 Mo1.5 Ox precursors by simply tuning the amount of used reductant. Due to the suited component in metal domains, the special structure with dense crystalline/amorphous interfaces, and strong electronic coupling of their components, the resultant Ni-FeNi3 /Ni0.5-b Fe0.5-y Mo1.5 Ox nanohybrids show greatly enhanced OER activity with a low overpotential (278 mV) to reach 10 mA cm-2 current density and ultrahigh turnover frequency (38160 h-1 ), outperforming Ni/Ni0.5-a Fe0.5 Mo1.5 Ox , Ni0.5 Fe0.5 Mo1.5 Ox precursors, commercial IrO2 , and most of recently reported OER catalysts. Also, such Ni-FeNi3 /Ni0.5-b Fe0.5-y Mo1.5 Ox nanohybrids manifest good catalytic stability. As revealed by a series of spectroscopy and electrochemical analyses, their OER mechanism follows the lattice-oxygen-mediated (LOM) pathway. This work may shed light on the design of advanced heterophase nanohybrids, and promote their applications in water splitting, metal-air batteries, or other clean energy fields.
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- Jiayao Fan
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Fujian Cross Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Fujian Cross Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Fujian Cross Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Fujian Cross Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Xu S, Feng S, Yu Y, Xue D, Liu M, Wang C, Zhao K, Xu B, Zhang JN. Dual-site segmentally synergistic catalysis mechanism: boosting CoFeS x nanocluster for sustainable water oxidation. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1720. [PMID: 38409270 PMCID: PMC10897303 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45700-6] [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: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts are essential for sustainable clean energy conversion. However, catalytic materials followed the conventional adsorbate evolution mechanism (AEM) with the inherent scaling relationship between key oxygen intermediates *OOH and *OH, or the lattice-oxygen-mediated mechanism (LOM) with the possible lattice oxygen migration and structural reconstruction, which are not favorable to the balance between high activity and stability. Herein, we propose an unconventional Co-Fe dual-site segmentally synergistic mechanism (DSSM) for single-domain ferromagnetic catalyst CoFeSx nanoclusters on carbon nanotubes (CNT) (CFS-ACs/CNT), which can effectively break the scaling relationship without sacrificing stability. Co3+ (L.S, t2g6eg0) supplies the strongest OH* adsorption energy, while Fe3+ (M.S, t2g4eg1) exposes strong O* adsorption. These dual-sites synergistically produce of Co-O-O-Fe intermediates, thereby accelerating the release of triplet-state oxygen ( ↑ O = O ↑ ). As predicted, the prepared CFS-ACs/CNT catalyst exhibits less overpotential than that of commercial IrO2, as well as approximately 633 h of stability without significant potential loss.
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- Siran Xu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Catalytic and Functional Materials Preparation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Catalytic and Functional Materials Preparation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Catalytic and Functional Materials Preparation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Catalytic and Functional Materials Preparation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Catalytic and Functional Materials Preparation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Coking Coal Resources Green Exploitation, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Yang S, Yue K, Liu X, Li S, Zheng H, Yan Y, Cao R, Zhang W. Electrocatalytic water oxidation with manganese phosphates. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1410. [PMID: 38360868 PMCID: PMC10869713 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45705-1] [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: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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As inspired by the Mn4CaO5 oxygen evolution center in nature, Mn-based electrocatalysts have received overwhelming attention for water oxidation. However, the understanding of the detailed reaction mechanism has been a long-standing problem. Herein, homologous KMnPO4 and KMnPO4•H2O with 4-coordinated and 6-coordinated Mn centers, respectively, are prepared. The two catalysts constitute an ideal platform to study the structure-performance correlation. The presence of Mn(III), Mn(IV), and Mn(V) intermediate species are identified during water oxidation. The Mn(V)=O species is demonstrated to be the substance for O-O bond formation. In KMnPO4•H2O, the Mn coordination structure did not change significantly during water oxidation. In KMnPO4, the Mn coordination structure changed from 4-coordinated [MnO4] to 5-coordinated [MnO5] motif, which displays a triangular biconical configuration. The structure flexibility of [MnO5] is thermodynamically favored in retaining Mn(III)-OH and generating Mn(V)=O. The Mn(V)=O species is at equilibrium with Mn(IV)=O, the concentration of which determines the intrinsic activity of water oxidation. This study provides a clear picture of water oxidation mechanism on Mn-based systems.
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- Shujiao Yang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), Shanghai, 200050, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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Ye P, Fang K, Wang H, Wang Y, Huang H, Mo C, Ning J, Hu Y. Lattice oxygen activation and local electric field enhancement by co-doping Fe and F in CoO nanoneedle arrays for industrial electrocatalytic water oxidation. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1012. [PMID: 38307871 PMCID: PMC10837452 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45320-0] [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: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is critical to renewable energy conversion technologies, but the structure-activity relationships and underlying catalytic mechanisms in catalysts are not fully understood. We herein demonstrate a strategy to promote OER with simultaneously achieved lattice oxygen activation and enhanced local electric field by dual doping of cations and anions. Rough arrays of Fe and F co-doped CoO nanoneedles are constructed, and a low overpotential of 277 mV at 500 mA cm-2 is achieved. The dually doped Fe and F could cooperatively tailor the electronic properties of CoO, leading to improved metal-oxygen covalency and stimulated lattice oxygen activation. Particularly, Fe doping induces a synergetic effect of tip enhancement and proximity effect, which effectively concentrates OH- ions, optimizes reaction energy barrier and promotes O2 desorption. This work demonstrates a conceptual strategy to couple lattice oxygen and local electric field for effective electrocatalytic water oxidation.
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- Pengcheng Ye
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Microsystems, University of South-Eastern Norway, Borre, 3184, Norway.
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Optical Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Gao L, Zhong X, Li Z, Hu J, Cui S, Wang X, Xu B. A multi-layer reduced graphene oxide catalyst encapsulating a high-entropy alloy for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1269-1272. [PMID: 38194251 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05069f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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A reduced graphene oxide encapsulating Fe6Ni20Co2Mn2Cu1.5@rGO catalyst is prepared using a Joule heating strategy. The graphene-coated layer with high crystallinity enhances the stability of the crystal structure, resulting in superior OER activity. Rechargeable zinc-air batteries with Fe6Ni20Co2Mn2Cu1.5@rGO demonstrate remarkable performance, boasting a high specific capacity of 800 mA h gZn-1, an impressive peak power density of 154.612 mW cm-2, and a cycle life of 300 hours at a current density of 10 mA cm-2.
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- Leyi Gao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Zhang J, Fang Y, Chen Y, Gao Y, Zhang X, Tang T, Tian B, Xiao H, Zhao M, Luo E, Hu T, Jia J, Wu H. Fe-induced crystalline-amorphous interface engineering of a NiMo-based heterostructure for enhanced water oxidation. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:619-627. [PMID: 38063673 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02899b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Engineering heterostructures with a unique surface/interface structure is one of the effective strategies to develop highly active noble-metal-free catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), because the surface/interface of catalysts is the main site for the OER. Herein, we design a coralloid NiMo(Fe)-20 catalyst with a crystalline-amorphous interface through combining a hydrothermal method and an Fe-induced surface reconfiguration strategy. That is, after Fe3+ impregnation treatment, the Ni(OH)2-NiMoO4 pre-catalyst with a complete crystalline surface is restructured into a trimetallic heterostructure with a crystalline-amorphous interface, which facilitates mass diffusion and charge transfer during the OER. As expected, self-supported NiMo(Fe)-20 exhibits excellent electrocatalytic water oxidation performance (overpotential: η-10 = 220 mV, η-100 = 239 mV) in the alkaline electrolyte, and its electrocatalytic performance hardly changes after maintaining the current density of 50 mA cm-2 for 10 hours. Furthermore, nickel foam (NF) supported commercial Pt/C and self-supported NiMo(Fe)-20 served as the cathode and anode of the Pt/C‖NiMo(Fe)-20 electrolyzer, respectively, which exhibits a lower cell voltage (E-100 = 1.53 V) than that of the Pt/C‖RuO2 electrolyzer (E-100 = 1.58 V) assembled with noble metal-based catalysts. The enhanced electrocatalytic performance of the NiMo(Fe)-20 catalyst is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect between the crystalline-amorphous interface and the coralloid trimetallic heterostructure.
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- Junming Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, China.
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Li Z, Yao Y, Sun S, Liang J, Hong S, Zhang H, Yang C, Zhang X, Cai Z, Li J, Ren Y, Luo Y, Zheng D, He X, Liu Q, Wang Y, Gong F, Sun X, Tang B. Carbon Oxyanion Self-Transformation on NiFe Oxalates Enables Long-Term Ampere-Level Current Density Seawater Oxidation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316522. [PMID: 37994225 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Seawater electrolysis is an attractive way of making H2 in coastal areas, and NiFe-based materials are among the top options for alkaline seawater oxidation (ASO). However, ample Cl- in seawater can severely corrode catalytic sites and lead to limited lifespans. Herein, we report that in situ carbon oxyanion self-transformation (COST) from oxalate to carbonate on a monolithic NiFe oxalate micropillar electrode allows safeguard of high-valence metal reaction sites in ASO. In situ/ex situ studies show that spontaneous, timely, and appropriate COST safeguards active sites against Cl- attack during ASO even at an ampere-level current density (j). Our NiFe catalyst shows efficient and stable ASO performance, which requires an overpotential as low as 349 mV to attain a j of 1 A cm-2 . Moreover, the NiFe catalyst with protective surface CO3 2- exhibits a slight activity degradation after 600 h of electrolysis under 1 A cm-2 in alkaline seawater. This work reports effective catalyst surface design concepts at the level of oxyanion self-transformation, acting as a momentous step toward defending active sites in seawater-to-H2 conversion systems.
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- Zixiao Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Precision Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, 266237, Shandong, China
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He H, Kou P, Zhang Z, Wang D, Zheng R, Sun H, Liu Y, Wang Z. Coupling high entropy oxide with hollow carbon spheres by rapid microwave solvothermal strategy for boosting oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:179-188. [PMID: 37713916 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.063] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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High entropy oxides (HEOs) are promising oxygen evolution electrocatalysts due to the unique structure, inherent tunability, as well as excellent catalytic activity and stability. Herein, (FeCoNiCrMn)3O4 nanoparticles coupling with the hollow-mesoporous carbon spheres (HCS) has been designed and fabricated by a rapid and efficient microwave solvothermal followed by annealing. The prepared (FeCoNiCrMn)3O4 nanoparticles are highly dispersed on the HCS surface with an average particle size of approximately 3.3 nm. The composite with large surface areas can facilitate mass transfer and gas release, and it allows more active sites to be exposed. The obtained (FeCoNiCrMn)3O4/hollow-mesoporous carbon sphere composite catalyst with the optimal HEO load (HEO/HCS-3) exhibits outstanding oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalytic performance with a low overpotential of 263 mV at 10 mA cm-2, and a small Tafel slope of 41.24 mV dec-1, better than the pure (FeCoNiCrMn)3O4 and commercial RuO2 catalyst. The long-term durability of HEO/HCS-3 is also achieved by continuous electrolysis in 1 M KOH solution for more than 100 h. The outstanding catalytic performance of the composite can be ascribed to the clever structural design and the well-matched synthetic method. This research can guide the construction of high-efficient OER catalysts.
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- Huan He
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao, PR China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao, PR China.
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Hu L, Wang F, Jing Y. High Catalytic Activity of Co-centered 2D Metal Organic Frameworks toward Bifunctional Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Reactions: Rationalized by Spin Polarization Effect. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:11429-11437. [PMID: 38085676 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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CoX4 (X = NH, S, and O) motifs have demonstrated their high catalytic activity in the platforms of metal organic frameworks (MOFs), however, the underlying reason is still unrevealed. Herein, we propose monolayers constructed by linking TMNxO4-x motifs (TM = Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) with trioxotriangulenes (TOTs) as suitable models to clarify the structure-property-performance relationship of 2D MOFs for the oxygen evolution/reduction reaction (OER/ORR). The highly robust catalytic activity of CoNxO4-x for both the OER and the ORR has been confirmed, even surpassing that of most previously reported 2D MOFs and SACs. This activity is attributed to the moderate interaction between Co and the key intermediate species, which can be modulated by the coordinating atoms. We reveal spin momentum as a reliable activity descriptor in rationalizing the OER/ORR activity, which can be extended to many other 2D MOFs. The elucidated structure-activity relationship is significant for the development of effective bifunctional OER/ORR electrocatalysts.
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- Liang Hu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Guo Z, Fang Y, Tang C, Miao N, Sa B, Zhou J, Sun Z. Establishing theoretical landscapes for identifying basal plane active sites in MBene toward multifunctional HER, OER, and ORR catalysts. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:1954-1964. [PMID: 37690303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.006] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Exploring multifunctional electrocatalysts to realize efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is urgently desired for developing novel renewable energy storage and conversion technologies. However, integrating these three merits in one single catalyst remains a big challenge due to the difficulty in balancing the adsorption strengths of multiple reaction intermediates. Herein, through first-principles calculations, we systematically investigated the electrocatalytic activity of M2B2, M3B4, and M4B6 type MBenes (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) for multifunctional HER, OER, and ORR. The results indicate that most of the investigated MBenes show outstanding catalytic activity for HER with hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy close to the optimal value (0 eV). Thereinto, Ni2B2 and Co3B4 MBenes can be promising multifunctional HER/OER/ORR electrocatalysts, and Fe3B4 MBene is expected to be a promising bifunctional electrocatalyst for HER/ORR. Especially, Ni2B2 MBene is even better than the benchmark RuO2 catalyst with ultralow low overpotentials of 0.26 and 0.30 V for OER and ORR, respectively. Then, we proposed that the overpotentials of OER/ORR can be well described by the varied ΔGOH* on MBene, which has been further illuminated through the d-band center and charge transfer analysis. Importantly, new scaling relations between the adsorption energies of OOH* and O* on MBenes have been established, where ΔGOOH* and ΔGO* possess different slopes versus ΔGOH*, allowing the significantly lower overpotentials of OER and ORR to be achieved. This work provides not only promising multifunctional HER/OER/ORR electrocatalysts but also new scaling relations to achieve the rational design of MBene-based electrocatalysts.
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- Ying Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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Hussain A, Lou B, Bushira FA, Xia S, Liu F, Guan Y, Chen W, Xu G. Ultrafast Response and High Selectivity of Diethylamine Gas Sensors at Room Temperature Using MOF-Derived 1D CuO Nano-Ellipsoids. Anal Chem 2023; 95:17568-17576. [PMID: 37988575 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Environmental and health monitoring requires low-cost, high-performance diethylamine (DEA) sensors. Materials based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can detect hazardous gases due to their large specific surface area, many metal sites, unsaturated sites, functional connectivity, and easy calcination to remove the scaffold. However, developing facile materials with high sensitivity and selectivity in harsh environments for accurate DEA detection at a low detection limit (LOD) at room temperature (RT) is challenging. In this study, p-type semiconducting porous CuOx sensing materials were synthesized using a simple solvothermal process and annealed in an argon atmosphere at three different temperatures (x = 400, 600, and 800 °C). Significant variations in particle size, specific area, crystallite size, and shape were noticed when the annealing temperature was elevated. Cu-MIL-53 annealed at 400 °C (CuO-400) has a typical nanoellipsoid (NEs) shape with a length of 61.5 nm and a diameter of 33.2 nm. Surprisingly, CuO-400 NEs showed an excellent response to DEA with an ultra-LOD (Rg/Ra = 7.3 @ 100 ppb, 55% relative humidity), excellent selectivity and sensitivity (Rg/Ra = 236 @ 15 ppm), exceptional long-term stability and repeatability, and a fast response/recovery period at RT, outperforming most previously reported materials. CuO-400 NEs have outstanding gas-sensing characteristics due to their high porosity, 1D nanostructure, unsaturated Cu sites (Cu+ and Cu2+), large specific surface area, and numerous oxygen vacancies. This study presents a generic approach to produce future CuO derived from Cu-MOFs-sensitive materials, revealing new insights into the design of effective sensors for environmental monitoring at RT.
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- Altaf Hussain
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, Guangxi, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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Wang L, Su H, Zhang Z, Xin J, Liu H, Wang X, Yang C, Liang X, Wang S, Liu H, Yin Y, Zhang T, Tian Y, Li Y, Liu Q, Sun X, Sun J, Wang D, Li Y. Co-Co Dinuclear Active Sites Dispersed on Zirconium-doped Heterostructured Co 9 S 8 /Co 3 O 4 for High-current-density and Durable Acidic Oxygen Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202314185. [PMID: 37858292 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Developing cost-effective and sustainable acidic water oxidation catalysts requires significant advances in material design and in-depth mechanism understanding for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. Herein, we developed a single atom regulatory strategy to construct Co-Co dinuclear active sites (DASs) catalysts that atomically dispersed zirconium doped Co9 S8 /Co3 O4 heterostructure. The X-ray absorption fine structure elucidated the incorporation of Zr greatly facilitated the generation of Co-Co DASs layer with stretching of cobalt oxygen bond and S-Co-O heterogeneous grain boundaries interfaces, engineering attractive activity of significantly reduced overpotential of 75 mV at 10 mA cm-2 , a breakthrough of 500 mA cm-2 high current density, and water splitting stability of 500 hours in acid, making it one of the best-performing acid-stable OER non-noble metal materials. The optimized catalyst with interatomic Co-Co distance (ca. 2.80 Å) followed oxo-oxo coupling mechanism that involved obvious oxygen bridges on dinuclear Co sites (1,090 cm-1 ), confirmed by in situ SR-FTIR, XAFS and theoretical simulations. Furthermore, a major breakthrough of 120,000 mA g-1 high mass current density using the first reported noble metal-free cobalt anode catalyst of Co-Co DASs/ZCC in PEM-WE at 2.14 V was recorded.
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- Ligang Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Light Energy Conversion Materials of Hunan Province College, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230029, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation Center, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation Center, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230029, Anhui, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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Ren JT, Chen L, Wang HY, Yuan ZY. High-entropy alloys in electrocatalysis: from fundamentals to applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:8319-8373. [PMID: 37920962 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00557g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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High-entropy alloys (HEAs) comprising five or more elements in near-equiatomic proportions have attracted ever increasing attention for their distinctive properties, such as exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, high hardness, and excellent ductility. The presence of multiple adjacent elements in HEAs provides unique opportunities for novel and adaptable active sites. By carefully selecting the element configuration and composition, these active sites can be optimized for specific purposes. Recently, HEAs have been shown to exhibit remarkable performance in electrocatalytic reactions. Further activity improvement of HEAs is necessary to determine their active sites, investigate the interactions between constituent elements, and understand the reaction mechanisms. Accordingly, a comprehensive review is imperative to capture the advancements in this burgeoning field. In this review, we provide a detailed account of the recent advances in synthetic methods, design principles, and characterization technologies for HEA-based electrocatalysts. Moreover, we discuss the diverse applications of HEAs in electrocatalytic energy conversion reactions, including the hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, and alcohol oxidation reaction. By comprehensively covering these topics, we aim to elucidate the intricacies of active sites, constituent element interactions, and reaction mechanisms associated with HEAs. Finally, we underscore the imminent challenges and emphasize the significance of both experimental and theoretical perspectives, as well as the potential applications of HEAs in catalysis. We anticipate that this review will encourage further exploration and development of HEAs in electrochemistry-related applications.
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- Jin-Tao Ren
- National Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- National Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- National Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- National Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Zhong H, Zhang Q, Yu J, Zhang X, Wu C, An H, Ma Y, Wang H, Zhang J, Zhang YW, Diao C, Yu ZG, Xi S, Wang X, Xue J. Key role of e g* band broadening in nickel-based oxyhydroxides on coupled oxygen evolution mechanism. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7488. [PMID: 37980354 PMCID: PMC10657368 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43302-2] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023] Open
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A coupled oxygen evolution mechanism (COM) during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has been reported in nickel oxyhydroxides (NiOOH)-based materials by realizing eg* band (3d electron states with eg symmetry) broadening and light irradiation. However, the link between the eg* band broadening extent and COM-based OER activities remains unclear. Here, Ni1-xFexOOH (x = 0, 0.05, 0,2) are prepared to investigate the underlying mechanism governing COM-based activities. It is revealed that in low potential region, realizing stronger eg* band broadening could facilitate the *OH deprotonation. Meanwhile, in high potential region where the photon utilization is the rate-determining step, a stronger eg* band broadening would widen the non-overlapping region between dz2 and a1g* orbitals, thereby enhancing photon utilization efficiency. Consequently, a stronger eg* band broadening could effectuate more efficient OER activities. Moreover, we demonstrate the universality of this concept by extending it to reconstruction-derived X-NiOOH (X = NiS2, NiSe2, Ni4P5) with varying extent of eg* band broadening. Such an understanding of the COM would provide valuable guidance for the future development of highly efficient OER electrocatalysts.
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- Haoyin Zhong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemical, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 627833, Singapore
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
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- Singapore Synchrotron Light Sources (SSLS), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117603, Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138632, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemical, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 627833, Singapore.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
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Sun W, Yao D, Tai Y, Zhou L, Tian W, Yang M, Li C. Efficient electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction to ethanol through the proton coupled electron transfer process of PV nMo (12-n) (n = 1, 2, 3) over indium electrode. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:121-131. [PMID: 37399748 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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The multistep proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) processes are beneficial for products distribution and selectivity of the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), which are affected by the nature of the catalyst and electrolyte at electrode-electrolyte interface. Polyoxometalates (POMs) are electron regulators of PCET processes, which can catalyze CO2RR effectively. Accordingly, the commercial indium electrodes are combined in this work with a series of Keggin-type POMs (PVnMo(12-n)O40)(n+3)-, n = 1, 2, 3) to process CO2RR with Faradaic efficiency toward ethanol reaching 93.4% at -0.3 V (vs. RHE). The cyclic voltammetry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results reveal the activation of CO2 molecules by the first PCET process of the VⅤ/Ⅳ in POM. Subsequently, the PCET process of MoⅥ/Ⅴ results the oxidation of the electrode, causing the loss of In0 active sites. Electrochemical in-situ infrared spectroscopy confirms the weak adsorption of *CO at the later stage of electrolysis due to the oxidation of the In0 active sites. The indium electrode in PV3Mo9 system retains more In0 active sites owing to the highest V-substitution ratio, thereby ensuring a high adsorption ratio of *CO and CC coupling. In sum, the regulation of the interface microenvironment by POM electrolyte additives can be used to boost the performance of CO2RR.
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- Wencong Sun
- Energy Chemical Engineering Professional Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an 710119, PR China.
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- Energy Chemical Engineering Professional Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Energy Chemical Engineering Professional Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Energy Chemical Engineering Professional Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- Energy Chemical Engineering Professional Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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Jin Z, Yang M, Dong Y, Ma X, Wang Y, Wu J, Fan J, Wang D, Xi R, Zhao X, Xu T, Zhao J, Zhang L, Singh DJ, Zheng W, Cui X. Atomic Dispersed Hetero-Pairs for Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:4. [PMID: 37930457 PMCID: PMC10628116 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01214-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) involves a variety of intermediates with highly correlated reaction and ad-desorption energies, hindering optimization of the catalytic activity. For example, increasing the binding of the *COOH to the active site will generally increase the *CO desorption energy. Breaking this relationship may be expected to dramatically improve the intrinsic activity of CO2RR, but remains an unsolved challenge. Herein, we addressed this conundrum by constructing a unique atomic dispersed hetero-pair consisting of Mo-Fe di-atoms anchored on N-doped carbon carrier. This system shows an unprecedented CO2RR intrinsic activity with TOF of 3336 h-1, high selectivity toward CO production, Faradaic efficiency of 95.96% at - 0.60 V and excellent stability. Theoretical calculations show that the Mo-Fe diatomic sites increased the *COOH intermediate adsorption energy by bridging adsorption of *COOH intermediates. At the same time, d-d orbital coupling in the Mo-Fe di-atom results in electron delocalization and facilitates desorption of *CO intermediates. Thus, the undesirable correlation between these steps is broken. This work provides a promising approach, specifically the use of di-atoms, for breaking unfavorable relationships based on understanding of the catalytic mechanisms at the atomic scale.
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- Zhaoyong Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy and Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
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Li X, Deng C, Kong Y, Huo Q, Mi L, Sun J, Cao J, Shao J, Chen X, Zhou W, Lv M, Chai X, Yang H, Hu Q, He C. Unlocking the Transition of Electrochemical Water Oxidation Mechanism Induced by Heteroatom Doping. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309732. [PMID: 37580313 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Heteroatom doping has emerged as a highly effective strategy to enhance the activity of metal-based electrocatalysts toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). It is widely accepted that the doping does not switch the OER mechanism from the adsorbate evolution mechanism (AEM) to the lattice-oxygen-mediated mechanism (LOM), and the enhanced activity is attributed to the optimized binding energies toward oxygen intermediates. However, this seems inconsistent with the fact that the overpotential of doped OER electrocatalysts (<300 mV) is considerably smaller than the limit of AEM (>370 mV). To determine the origin of this inconsistency, we select phosphorus (P)-doped nickel-iron mixed oxides as the model electrocatalysts and observe that the doping enhances the covalency of the metal-oxygen bonds to drive the OER pathway transition from the AEM to the LOM, thereby breaking the adsorption linear relation between *OH and *OOH in the AEM. Consequently, the obtained P-doped oxides display a small overpotential of 237 mV at 10 mA cm-2 . Beyond P, the similar pathway transition is also observed on the sulfur doping. These findings offer new insights into the substantially enhanced OER activity originating from heteroatom doping.
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- Xuan Li
- Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230026, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230026, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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He Z, Ajmal M, Zhang M, Liu X, Huang Z, Shi C, Gao R, Pan L, Zhang X, Zou J. Progress in Manipulating Dynamic Surface Reconstruction via Anion Modulation for Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304071. [PMID: 37551998 PMCID: PMC10582449 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The development of efficient and economical electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of paramount importance for the sustainable production of renewable fuels and energy storage systems; however, the sluggish OER kinetics involving multistep four proton-coupled electron transfer hampers progress in these systems. Fortunately, surface reconstruction offers promising potential to improve OER catalyst design. Anion modulation plays a crucial role in controlling the extent of surface reconstruction and positively persuading the reconstructed species' performances. This review starts by providing a general explanation of how various types of anions can trigger dynamic surface reconstruction and create different combinations with pre-catalysts. Next, the influences of anion modulation on manipulating the surface dynamic reconstruction process are discussed based on the in situ advanced characterization techniques. Furthermore, various effects of survived anionic groups in reconstructed species on water oxidation activity are further discussed. Finally, the challenges and prospects for the future development directions of anion modulation for redirecting dynamic surface reconstruction to construct highly efficient and practical catalysts for water oxidation are proposed.
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- Zexing He
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and EngineeringTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityTianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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Zhang H, Diao J, Liu Y, Zhao H, Ng BKY, Ding Z, Guo Z, Li H, Jia J, Yu C, Xie F, Henkelman G, Titirici MM, Robertson J, Nellist P, Duan C, Guo Y, Riley DJ, Qiu J. In-Situ-Grown Cu Dendrites Plasmonically Enhance Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution on Facet-Engineered Cu 2 O. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2305742. [PMID: 37667462 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Herein, facet-engineered Cu2 O nanostructures are synthesized by wet chemical methods for electrocatalytic HER, and it is found that the octahedral Cu2 O nanostructures with exposed crystal planes of (111) (O-Cu2 O) has the best hydrogen evolution performance. Operando Raman spectroscopy and ex-situ characterization techniques showed that Cu2 O is reduced during HER, in which Cu dendrites are grown on the surface of the Cu2 O nanostructures, resulting in the better HER performance of O-Cu2 O after HER (O-Cu2 O-A) compared with that of the as-prepared O-Cu2 O. Under illumination, the onset potential of O-Cu2 O-A is ca. 52 mV positive than that of O-Cu2 O, which is induced by the plasmon-activated electrochemical system consisting of Cu2 O and the in-situ generated Cu dendrites. Incident photon-to-current efficiency (IPCE) measurements and the simulated UV-Vis spectrum demonstrate the hot electron injection (HEI) from Cu dendrites to Cu2 O. Ab initio nonadiabatic molecular dynamics (NAMD) simulations revealed the transfer of photogenerated electrons (27 fs) from Cu dendrites to Cu2 O nanostructures is faster than electron relaxation (170 fs), enhancing its surface plasmons activity, and the HEI of Cu dendrites increases the charge density of Cu2 O. These make the energy level of the catalyst be closer to that of H+ /H2 , evidenced by the plasmon-enhanced HER electrocatalytic activity.
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- Hao Zhang
- Department of Materials and London Center for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, Zurich, CH-8057, Switzerland
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- Wolfson Catalysis Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials and London Center for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials and London Center for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- State Key Lab of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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Wang F, Zou P, Zhang Y, Pan W, Li Y, Liang L, Chen C, Liu H, Zheng S. Activating lattice oxygen in high-entropy LDH for robust and durable water oxidation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6019. [PMID: 37758731 PMCID: PMC10533845 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41706-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The oxygen evolution reaction is known to be a kinetic bottleneck for water splitting. Triggering the lattice oxygen oxidation mechanism (LOM) can break the theoretical limit of the conventional adsorbate evolution mechanism and enhance the oxygen evolution reaction kinetics, yet the unsatisfied stability remains a grand challenge. Here, we report a high-entropy MnFeCoNiCu layered double hydroxide decorated with Au single atoms and O vacancies (AuSA-MnFeCoNiCu LDH), which not only displays a low overpotential of 213 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and high mass activity of 732.925 A g-1 at 250 mV overpotential in 1.0 M KOH, but also delivers good stability with 700 h of continuous operation at ~100 mA cm-2. Combining the advanced spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory calculations, it is demonstrated that the synergistic interaction between the incorporated Au single atoms and O vacancies leads to an upshift in the O 2p band and weakens the metal-O bond, thus triggering the LOM, reducing the energy barrier, and boosting the intrinsic activity.
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- Fangqing Wang
- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials for Ecological Environment and Information (Ministry of Education), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida-nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials for Ecological Environment and Information (Ministry of Education), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials for Ecological Environment and Information (Ministry of Education), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China.
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials for Ecological Environment and Information (Ministry of Education), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China.
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, PR China.
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Chen S, Zhang S, Guo L, Pan L, Shi C, Zhang X, Huang ZF, Yang G, Zou JJ. Reconstructed Ir‒O‒Mo species with strong Brønsted acidity for acidic water oxidation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4127. [PMID: 37438355 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39822-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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Surface reconstruction generates real active species in electrochemical conditions; rational regulating reconstruction in a targeted manner is the key for constructing highly active catalyst. Herein, we use the high-valence Mo modulated orthorhombic Pr3Ir1-xMoxO7 as model to activate lattice oxygen and cations, achieving directional and accelerated surface reconstruction to produce self-terminated Ir‒Obri‒Mo (Obri represents the bridge oxygen) active species that is highly active for acidic water oxidation. The doped Mo not only contributes to accelerated surface reconstruction due to optimized Ir‒O covalency and more prone dissolution of Pr, but also affords the improved durability resulted from Mo-buffered charge compensation, thereby preventing fierce Ir dissolution and excessive lattice oxygen loss. As such, Ir‒Obri‒Mo species could be directionally generated, in which the strong Brønsted acidity of Obri induced by remaining Mo assists with the facilitated deprotonation of oxo intermediates, following bridging-oxygen-assisted deprotonation pathway. Consequently, the optimal catalyst exhibits the best activity with an overpotential of 259 mV to reach 10 mA cmgeo-2, 50 mV lower than undoped counterpart, and shows improved stability for over 200 h. This work provides a strategy of directional surface reconstruction to constructing strong Brønsted acid sites in IrOx species, demonstrating the perspective of targeted electrocatalyst fabrication under in situ realistic reaction conditions.
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- Shiyi Chen
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China.
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China.
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192, Tianjin, China.
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- XJTU-Oxford International Joint Laboratory for Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China.
- Collaborative Innovative Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), 300072, Tianjin, China.
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192, Tianjin, China.
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Song F, Debow S, Zhang T, Qian Y, Huang-Fu ZC, Munns K, Schmidt S, Fisher H, Brown JB, Su Y, Zander Z, DeLacy BG, Mirotznik MS, Opila RL, Rao Y. Interface Catalysts of Ni 3Fe 1 Layered Double Hydroxide and Titanium Carbide for High-Performance Water Oxidation in Alkaline and Natural Conditions. J Phys Chem Lett 2023:5692-5700. [PMID: 37315210 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is important for many renewable energy technologies. Developing cost-effective electrocatalysts with high performance remains a great challenge. Here, we successfully demonstrate our novel interface catalyst comprised of Ni3Fe1-based layered double hydroxides (Ni3Fe1-LDH) vertically immobilized on a two-dimensional MXene (Ti3C2Tx) surface. The Ni3Fe1-LDH/Ti3C2Tx yielded an anodic OER current of 100 mA cm-2 at 0.28 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), nearly 74 times lower than that of the pristine Ni3Fe1-LDH. Furthermore, the Ni3Fe1-LDH/Ti3C2Tx catalyst requires an overpotential of only 0.31 V versus RHE to deliver an industrial-level current density as high as 1000 mA cm-2. Such excellent OER activity was attributed to the synergistic interface effect between Ni3Fe1-LDH and Ti3C2Tx. Density functional theory (DFT) results further reveal that the Ti3C2Tx support can efficiently accelerate the electron extraction from Ni3Fe1-LDH and tailor the electronic structure of catalytic sites, resulting in enhanced OER performance.
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- Fuzhan Song
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Research & Technology Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, Research & Technology Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- Ballydel Technologies, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware 19803, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19711, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19711, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322, United States
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Zhao S, Hu F, Yin L, Li L, Peng S. Manipulating electron redistribution induced by asymmetric coordination for electrocatalytic water oxidation at a high current density. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023:S2095-9273(23)00369-9. [PMID: 37331904 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Electronic structure manipulation with regard to active site coordination is an effective strategy to improve the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity. Herein, we present the structure-activity relationship between oxygen-atom-mediated electron rearrangement and active site coordination asymmetry. Ni2+ ions are introduced to FeWO4 on Ni foam (NF) via self-substitution to break the symmetry of the FeO6 octahedron and regulate d-electron structure of Fe sites. Structural regulation optimizes the adsorption energy of hydroxyl on the Fe sites and promotes the partial formation of hydroxyl oxide with high OER activity on the tungstate surface. Fe0.53Ni0.47WO4/NF with the asymmetric FeO6 octahedron of Fe sites can achieve an ultralow overpotential of 170 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and 240 mV at 1000 mA cm-2 with robust stability for 500 h at high current density under alkaline conditions. This research develops novel electrocatalysts with impressive OER performance and provides new insights into the design of highly active catalytic systems.
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- Sheng Zhao
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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Mao Y, Fan S, Li X, Shi J, Wang M, Niu Z, Chen G. Trash to treasure: electrocatalytic upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastic to value-added products by Mn 0.1Ni 0.9Co 2O 4-δ RSFs spinel. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 457:131743. [PMID: 37270957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Microplastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental issue of global concern due to its detrimental effects on the environment and ecology. Restricted to their characters of complex composition, it is a great challenge to propose a more cost-effective approach to achieve highly selective conversion of microplastic into add-value products. Here we demonstrate an upcycling strategy for converting PET microplastics into added-value chemicals (formate, terephthalic acid and K2SO4). PET is initially hydrolyzed in KOH solution to produce terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, which is subsequently used as an electrolyte to produce formate at the anode. Meanwhile, the cathode undergoes hydrogen evolution reaction to produce H2. Preliminary techno-economic analysis suggests that this strategy has certain economic feasibility and a novel Mn0.1Ni0.9Co2O4-δ rod-shaped fiber (RSFs) catalyst we synthesized can achieve high Faradaic efficiency (> 95%) at 1.42 V vs. RHE with optimistic formate productivity. The high catalytic performance can be attributed to the doping of Mn changing the electronic structure and reducing the metal-oxygen covalency of NiCo2O4, reducing the lattice oxygen oxidation in spinel oxide OER electrocatalysts. This work not only put forward an electrocatalytic strategy for PET microplastic upcycling but also guides the design of electrocatalysts with excellent performance.
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- Yan Mao
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
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Li J, Hou C, Chen C, Ma W, Li Q, Hu L, Lv X, Dang J. Collaborative Interface Optimization Strategy Guided Ultrafine RuCo and MXene Heterostructure Electrocatalysts for Efficient Overall Water Splitting. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37200598 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Developing highly active and robust electrocatalysts for the hydrogen/oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER) is crucial for the large-scale utilization of green hydrogen. In this study, a collaborative interface optimization guided strategy was employed to prepare a metal-organic framework (MOF) derived heterostructure electrocatalyst (MXene@RuCo NPs). The obtained electrocatalyst requires overpotentials of only 20 mV for the HER and 253 mV for the OER to deliver a current density of 10 mA/cm2 in alkaline media, respectively, and it also exhibits great performance at high current density. Experiments and theoretical calculations reveal that the doped Ru introduces second active sites and decreases the diameter of nanoparticles, which greatly enhances the number of active sites. More importantly, the MXene/RuCo NPs heterogeneous interfaces in the catalysts exhibit great synergistic effects, decreasing the work function of the catalyst and improving the charge transfer rate, thus reducing the energy barrier of the catalytic reaction. This work represents a promising strategy for the development of MOF-derived highly active catalysts to achieve efficient energy conversion in industrial applications.
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- Jinzhou Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi Province, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi Province, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steels & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China
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Liao H, Ni G, Tan P, Liu K, Liu X, Liu H, Chen K, Zheng X, Liu M, Pan J. Oxyanion Engineering Suppressed Iron Segregation in Nickel-Iron Catalysts Toward Stable Water Oxidation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300347. [PMID: 36881381 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Nickel-iron catalysts represent an appealing platform for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media because of their high adjustability in components and activity. However, their long-term stabilities under high current density still remain unsatisfactory due to undesirable Fe segregation. Herein, a nitrate ion (NO3 - ) tailored strategy is developed to mitigate Fe segregation, and thereby improve the OER stability of nickel-iron catalyst. X-ray absorption spectroscopy combined with theoretical calculations indicate that introducing Ni3 (NO3 )2 (OH)4 with stable NO3 - in the lattice is conducive to constructing the stable interface of FeOOH/Ni3 (NO3 )2 (OH)4 via the strong interaction between Fe and incorporated NO3 - . Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and wavelet transformation analysis demonstrate that the NO3 - tailored nickel-iron catalyst greatly alleviates Fe segregation, exhibiting a considerably enhanced long-term stability with a six-fold improvement over FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 without NO3 - modification. This work represents a momentous step toward regulating Fe segregation for stabilizing the catalytic performances of nickel-iron catalysts.
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- Hanxiao Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230029, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Zhang S, Jiang H, Yan L, Zhao Y, Yang L, Fu Q, Li D, Zhang J, Zhao X. Self-Terminating Surface Reconstruction Induced by High-Index Facets of Delafossite for Accelerating Ammonia Oxidation Reaction Involving Lattice Oxygen. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207727. [PMID: 36670082 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ammonia (NH3 ) is a promising hydrogen (H2 ) carrier for future carbon-free energy systems, due to its high hydrogen content and easiness to be liquefied. Inexpensive and efficient catalysts for ammonia electro-oxidation reaction (AOR) are desired in whole ammonia-based energy systems. In this work, ultrasmall delafossite (CuFeO2 ) polyhedrons with exposed high-index facets are prepared by a one-step NH3 -assisted hydrothermal method, serving as AOR pre-catalysts. The high-index CuFeO2 facet is revealed to facilitate surface reconstruction into active Cu-doped FeOOH nanolayers during AOR processes in ammonia alkaline solutions, which is driven by the favorable Cu leaching and terminates as the 2p levels of internal lattice oxygen change. The reconstructed heterostructures of CuFeO2 and Cu-doped FeOOH effectively activate the dehydrogenation steps of NH3 and exhibit a potential improvement of 260 mV for electrocatalytic AOR at 10 mA cm-2 compared to the pre-restructured phase. Further, density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm that a lower energy barrier of the rate-determining step (*NH3 to *NH2 ) is presented on high-index CuFeO2 facets covered with Cu-doped FeOOH nanolayers. Innovatively, lattice oxygen atoms in Fe-based oxides and oxyhydroxide are involved in the dehydrogenation steps of AOR as a proton acceptor, broadening the horizons for rational designs of AOR catalysts.
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- Shuo Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Adiyeri Saseendran DP, Huang C, Triana CA, Marks WR, Chen H, Zhao H, Patzke GR. Oxygen Evolution/Reduction Reaction Catalysts: From In Situ Monitoring and Reaction Mechanisms to Rational Design. Chem Rev 2023; 123:6257-6358. [PMID: 36944098 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are core steps of various energy conversion and storage systems. However, their sluggish reaction kinetics, i.e., the demanding multielectron transfer processes, still render OER/ORR catalysts less efficient for practical applications. Moreover, the complexity of the catalyst-electrolyte interface makes a comprehensive understanding of the intrinsic OER/ORR mechanisms challenging. Fortunately, recent advances of in situ/operando characterization techniques have facilitated the kinetic monitoring of catalysts under reaction conditions. Here we provide selected highlights of recent in situ/operando mechanistic studies of OER/ORR catalysts with the main emphasis placed on heterogeneous systems (primarily discussing first-row transition metals which operate under basic conditions), followed by a brief outlook on molecular catalysts. Key sections in this review are focused on determination of the true active species, identification of the active sites, and monitoring of the reactive intermediates. For in-depth insights into the above factors, a short overview of the metrics for accurate characterizations of OER/ORR catalysts is provided. A combination of the obtained time-resolved reaction information and reliable activity data will then guide the rational design of new catalysts. Strategies such as optimizing the restructuring process as well as overcoming the adsorption-energy scaling relations will be discussed. Finally, pending current challenges and prospects toward the understanding and development of efficient heterogeneous catalysts and selected homogeneous catalysts are presented.
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- Yonggui Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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Jia H, Yao N, Zhu J, Luo W. Reconstructured Electrocatalysts during Oxygen Evolution Reaction under Alkaline Electrolytes. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203073. [PMID: 36367365 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The development of electrocatalysts with high-efficiency and clear structure-activity relationship towards the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is essential for the wide application of water electrolyzers. Recently, the dynamic reconstruction phenomenon of the catalysts' surface structures during the OER process has been discovered. With the help of various advanced ex situ and in situ characterization, it is demonstrated that such surface reconstruction could yield actual active species to catalyze the water oxidation process. However, the attention and studies of potential interaction between reconstructed species and substrate are lacking. This review summarizes the recent development of typical reconstructed electrocatalysts and the substrate effect. First, the advanced characterization for electrocatalytic reconstruction is briefly discussed. Then, typical reconstructed electrocatalysts are comprehensively summarized and the key role of substrate effects during the OER process is emphasized. Finally, the future challenges and perspectives of surface reconstructed catalysts for water electrolysis are discussed.
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- Hongnan Jia
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430073, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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Bui TS, Lovell EC, Daiyan R, Amal R. Defective Metal Oxides: Lessons from CO 2 RR and Applications in NO x RR. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2205814. [PMID: 36813733 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sluggish reaction kinetics and the undesired side reactions (hydrogen evolution reaction and self-reduction) are the main bottlenecks of electrochemical conversion reactions, such as the carbon dioxide and nitrate reduction reactions (CO2 RR and NO3 RR). To date, conventional strategies to overcome these challenges involve electronic structure modification and modulation of the charge-transfer behavior. Nonetheless, key aspects of surface modification, focused on boosting the intrinsic activity of active sites on the catalyst surface, are yet to be fully understood. Engingeering of oxygen vacancies (OVs) can tune surface/bulk electronic structure and improve surface active sites of electrocatalysts. The continuous breakthroughs and significant progress in the last decade position engineering of OVs as a potential technique for advancing electrocatalysis. Motivated by this, the state-of-the-art findings of the roles of OVs in both the CO2 RR and the NO3 RR are presented. The review starts with a description of approaches to constructing and techniques for characterizing OVs. This is followed by an overview of the mechanistic understanding of the CO2 RR and a detailed discussion on the roles of OVs in the CO2 RR. Then, insights into the NO3 RR mechanism and the potential of OVs on NO3 RR based on early findings are highlighted. Finally, the challenges in designing CO2 RR/NO3 RR electrocatalysts and perspectives in studying OV engineering are provided.
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- Thanh Son Bui
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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Wang X, Xiang R, Li S, Song K, Huang W. Self-standing 2D/2D Co 3O 4@FeOOH nanosheet arrays as promising catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:2002-2012. [PMID: 36691954 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03708d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The rational design of a highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for the practical applications of water electrolysis. Herein, a hybrid Co3O4@FeOOH/NF electrode was fabricated by loading FeOOH sheets on the surface of Co3O4 nanosheet arrays via a newly developed chemical deposition protocol. The decoration of FeOOH on Co3O4 nanosheet arrays not only endows a strong electronic interaction between the two components but also offers sufficient active sites for the OER process. Benefitting from these advantages, Co3O4@FeOOH/NF exhibited outstanding OER activity in terms of a low overpotential of 209 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a low Tafel slope of 48.9 mV dec-1. Moreover, nearly steady state operation current and negligible change in the phase and morphology of the catalyst also indicate remarkable stability. This work may provide an important guide for the design of high-performance electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications.
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- Xingyu Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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Zhao M, Zheng X, Cao C, Lu Q, Zhang J, Wang H, Huang Z, Cao Y, Wang Y, Deng Y. Lattice oxygen activation in disordered rocksalts for boosting oxygen evolution. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:4113-4120. [PMID: 36651810 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05531g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The recent development of some special oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts shows that the lattice oxygen could participate in the catalysis process via the lattice oxygen oxidation mechanism (LOM), which the provides good possibility of exploring advanced electrocatalysts that could overcome the scaling relationship in conventional catalysis processes through a traditional adsorbate evolution mechanism. In this work, we theoretically predict that, benefiting from the unhybridized O-Li orbitals and the resulting metastable Li-O-Li ligands, the lattice oxygen could be easily activated and oxidized at relatively high oxidation voltages. Thus, lithium-excess disordered rocksalts (DRX) should possess the potential for acting as active OER electrocatalysts, which catalyze through the LOM pathway. The isotope labelling experimental results show that the lattice oxygen in the DRX was activated and participated in the OER process through the LOM pathway. The typical DRX of Li1.2Fe0.4Ti0.5O2 displays obviously pH-dependent OER activity under the LOM process and shows a low overpotential of 263 mV to reach 10 mA cm-2 with long-term stability for 100 hours. The turnover frequency of Li1.2Fe0.4Ti0.5O2 is nearly 9 times that of LiFePO4 at the overpotential of 300 mV. This work opens a new chemical space for exploring efficient electrocatalysts to enhance the OER performance through the LOM pathway.
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- Menghan Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, and Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R. China.
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