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Chen R, Zhao J, Zhang X, Zhao Q, Li Y, Cui Y, Zhong M, Wang J, Li X, Huang Y, Liu B. Visualizing Catalytic Dynamics of Single-Cu-Atom-Modified SnS 2 in CO 2 Electroreduction via Rapid Freeze-Quench Mössbauer Spectroscopy. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:24368-24376. [PMID: 39166377 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Effective design and engineering of catalysts for an optimal performance depend extensively on a profound understanding of the intricate catalytic dynamics under reaction conditions. In this work, we showcase rapid freeze-quench (RFQ) Mössbauer spectroscopy as a powerful technique for quantitatively monitoring the catalytic dynamics of single-Cu-atom-modified SnS2 (Cu1/SnS2) in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Utilizing the newly established RFQ 119Sn Mössbauer methodology, we clearly identified the dynamic transformation of Cu1/SnS2 to Cu1/SnS and Cu1/Sn during the CO2RR, resulting in an outstanding Faradaic efficiency for formate production (∼90.9%) with a partial current density of 158 mA cm-2. Results from operando Raman spectroscopy, operando attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS), quasi in situ electron microscopy, and quasi in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements indicate that the anchored single Cu atom in Cu1/SnS2 can accelerate the reduction of SnS with in situ formation of Cu1/Sn under CO2RR conditions, which effectively promote the generation of *CO2-/*OCHO intermediates. Theoretical calculations further support that in situ formed Cu1/Sn works as active sites catalyzing the CO2RR, which reduces the energy barrier for the CO2 activation and formation of the *OCHO intermediate, thereby facilitating the conversion of CO2 to formate. The results of this work provide a thorough understanding of the dynamic evolution of Sn-based catalytic sites in the CO2RR and shed light for engineering single atoms with an optimized catalytic performance. We anticipate that RFQ Mössbauer spectroscopy will emerge as an advanced spectroscopic technique for enabling a genuine visualization of catalytic dynamics across various reaction systems.
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- Ruru Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- Department of Chemical Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of NanoTech and NanoBionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of NanoTech and NanoBionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Advanced Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Mössbauer Effect Data Center, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Institute of Clean Energy (HKICE) & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Song D, Zhang S, Zhou M, Wang M, Zhu R, Ning H, Wu M. Advances in the Stability of Catalysts for Electroreduction of CO 2 to Formic Acid. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301719. [PMID: 38411399 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The electroreduction of CO2 to high-value products is a promising approach for achieving carbon neutrality. Among these products, formic acid stands out as having the most potential for industrialization due to its optimal economic value in terms of consumption and output. In recent years, the Faraday efficiency of formic acid from CO2 electroreduction has reached 90~100 %. However, this high selectivity cannot be maintained for extended periods under high currents to meet industrial requirements. This paper reviews excellent work from the perspective of catalyst stability, summarizing and discussing the performance of typical catalysts. Strategies for preparing stable and highly active catalysts are also briefly described. This review may offer a useful data reference and valuable guidance for the future design of long-stability catalysts.
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- Dewen Song
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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Liang S, Fang Z, Yang C, Wang Q. Selective CO 2 electroreduction to formate over a Cu-based catalyst in S 2--containing electrolyte. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7602-7605. [PMID: 38952342 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02047b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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A Cu2O-derived catalyst selectively and durably electroreduces CO2 to formate with a maximum faradaic efficiency of 74% in S2--containing electrolyte and exhibits a high formate partial current density of up to 110 mA cm-2 in a flow cell.
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- Shuyu Liang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Yang W, Xiao L, Wu H, Li X, Ren Q, Li J, Zhou Y, Dong F. Photocatalytic Formamide Synthesis via Coupling of Electrophilic and Nucleophilic Radicals over Atomically Dispersed Bi Sites. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202408379. [PMID: 38970405 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408379] [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: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Formamide (HCONH2) plays a pivotal role in the manufacture of a diverse array of chemicals, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. Photocatalysis holds great promise for green fabrication of carbon-nitrogen (C-N) compounds owing to its environmental friendliness and mild redox capability. However, the selective formation of the C-N bond presents a significant challenge in the photocatalytic synthesis of C-N compounds. This work developed a photocatalytic radical coupling method for the formamide synthesis from co-oxidation of ammonia (NH3) and methanol (CH3OH). An exceptional formamide yield rate of 5.47±0.03 mmol ⋅ gcat -1 ⋅ h-1 (911.87±5 mmol ⋅ gBi -1 ⋅ h-1) was achieved over atomically dispersed Bi sites (BiSAs) on TiO2. An accumulation of 45.68 mmol ⋅ gcat -1 (2.0 g ⋅ gcat -1) of formamide was achieved after long-term illumination, representing the highest level of photocatalytic C-N compounds synthesis. The critical C-N coupling for formamide formation originated from the "σ-σ" interaction between electrophilic ⋅CH2OH with nucleophilic ⋅NH2 radical. The BiSAs sites facilitated the electron transfer between reactants and photocatalysts and enhanced the nucleophilic attack of ⋅NH2 radical on the ⋅CH2OH radical, thereby advancing the selective C-N bond formation. This work deepens the understanding of the C-N coupling mechanism and offers an intriguing photocatalytic approach for the efficient and sustainable production of C-N compounds.
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- Weiping Yang
- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China, P. R. China
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Wang TJ, Sun LB, Ai X, Chen P, Chen Y, Wang X. Boosting Formate Electrooxidation by Heterostructured PtPd Alloy and Oxides Nanowires. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403664. [PMID: 38625813 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Direct formate fuel cells (DFFCs) receive increasing attention as promising technologies for the future energy mix and environmental sustainability, as formate can be made from carbon dioxide utilization and is carbon neutral. Herein, heterostructured platinum-palladium alloy and oxides nanowires (PtPd-ox NWs) with abundant defect sites are synthesized through a facile self-template method and demonstrated high activity toward formate electrooxidation reaction (FOR). The electronic tuning arising from the heterojunction between alloy and oxides influence the work function of PtPd-ox NWs. The sample with optimal work function reveals the favorable adsorption behavior for intermediates and strong interaction in the d-p orbital hybridization between Pt site and oxygen in formate, favoring the FOR direct pathway with a low energy barrier. Besides the thermodynamic regulation, the heterostructure can also provide sufficient hydroxyl species to facilitate the formation of carbon dioxide due to the ability of combining absorbed hydrogen and carbon monoxide at adjacent active sites, which contributes to the improvement of FOR kinetics on PtPd-ox NWs. Thus, heterostructured PtPd-ox NWs achieve dual regulation of FOR thermodynamics and kinetics, exhibiting remarkable performance and demonstrating potential in practical systems.
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- Tian-Jiao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
- School of Chemical, Chemistry Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore Ltd (Cambridge CARES), CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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- Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore Ltd (Cambridge CARES), CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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Lang X, Guo W, Fang Z, Xie G, Mei G, Duan Z, Liu D, Zhai Y, Lu X. Crystalline-Amorphous Interfaces Engineering of CoO-InO x for Highly Efficient CO 2 Electroreduction to CO. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311694. [PMID: 38363062 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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As a fundamental product of CO2 conversion through two-electron transfer, CO is used to produce numerous chemicals and fuels with high efficiency, which has broad application prospects. In this work, it has successfully optimized catalytic activity by fabricating an electrocatalyst featuring crystalline-amorphous CoO-InOx interfaces, thereby significantly expediting CO production. The 1.21%CoO-InOx consists of randomly dispersed CoO crystalline particles among amorphous InOx nanoribbons. In contrast to the same-phase structure, the unique CoO-InOx heterostructure provides plentiful reactive crystalline-amorphous interfacial sites. The Faradaic efficiency of CO (FECO) can reach up to 95.67% with a current density of 61.72 mA cm-2 in a typical H-cell using MeCN containing 0.5 M 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([Bmim]PF6) as the electrolyte. Comprehensive experiments indicate that CoO-InOx interfaces with optimization of charge transfer enhance the double-layer capacitance and CO2 adsorption capacity. Theoretical calculations further reveal that the regulating of the electronic structure at interfacial sites not only optimizes the Gibbs free energy of *COOH intermediate formation but also inhibits HER, resulting in high selectivity toward CO.
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- Xianzhen Lang
- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Metrology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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Li H, Liu L, Yuan T, Zhang J, Wang T, Hou J, Chen J. Advances in MXene surface functionalization modification strategies for CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:11480-11495. [PMID: 38847092 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01517g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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MXenes, 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, show great potential in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (ECO2RR) applications owing to their tunable structure, abundant surface functional groups, large specific surface area and remarkable conductivity. However, the ECO2RR has a complex pathway involving various reaction intermediates. The reaction process yields various products alongside a competitive electrolytic water-splitting reaction. These factors limit the application of MXenes in ECO2RRs. Therefore, this review begins by examining the functionalized modification of MXenes to enhance their catalytic activity and stability via the regulation of interactions between carriers and the catalytic centre. The review firstly covers the synthesis methods and characterisation techniques for functionalized MXenes reported in recent years. Secondly, it presents the methods applied for the functionalized modification of carriers through surface loading of single atoms, clusters, and nanoparticles and construction of composites. These methods regulate the stability, active sites, and metal-carrier electronic interactions. Finally, the article discusses the challenges, opportunities, pressing issues, and future prospects related to MXene-based electrocatalysts.
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- Hailong Li
- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
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- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
- Key Laboratory for Green Process of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China
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- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
- Key Laboratory for Green Process of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China
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- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Green Process of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China
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- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
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- College of Sciences/Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technologies, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, China.
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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Wang C, Lv Z, Liu Y, Liu R, Sun C, Wang J, Li L, Liu X, Feng X, Yang W, Wang B. Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework Supporting Atomic Bi-N 2O 2 Sites for High-Efficiency Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202404015. [PMID: 38530039 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404015] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Single atomic catalysts (SACs) offer a superior platform for studying the structure-activity relationships during electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Yet challenges still exist to obtain well-defined and novel site configuration owing to the uncertainty of functional framework-derived SACs through calcination. Herein, a novel Bi-N2O2 site supported on the (1 1 0) plane of hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) is reported directly for CO2RR. In flow cell, the target catalyst Bi1-HOF maintains a faradaic efficiency (FE) HCOOH of over 90 % at a wide potential window of 1.4 V. The corresponding partial current density ranges from 113.3 to 747.0 mA cm-2. And, Bi1-HOF exhibits a long-term stability of over 30 h under a successive potential-step test with a current density of 100-400 mA cm-2. Density function theory (DFT) calculations illustrate that the novel Bi-N2O2 site supported on the (1 1 0) plane of HOF effectively induces the oriented electron transfer from Bi center to CO2 molecule, reaching an enhanced CO2 activation and reduction. Besides, this study offers a versatile method to reach series of M-N2O2 sites with regulable metal centers via the same intercalation mechanism, broadening the platform for studying the structure-activity relationships during CO2RR.
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- Changli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5, South Street, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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Zhao ZH, Huang JR, Huang DS, Zhu HL, Liao PQ, Chen XM. Efficient Capture and Electroreduction of Dilute CO 2 into Highly Pure and Concentrated Formic Acid Aqueous Solution. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:14349-14356. [PMID: 38742424 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c04841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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High-purity CO2 rather than dilute CO2 (15 vol %, CO2/N2/O2 = 15:80:5, v/v/v) similar to the flue gas is currently used as the feedstock for the electroreduction of CO2, and the liquid products are usually mixed up with the cathode electrolyte, resulting in high product separation costs. In this work, we showed that a microporous conductive Bi-based metal-organic framework (Bi-HHTP, HHTP = 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene) can not only efficiently capture CO2 from the dilute CO2 under high humidity but also catalyze the electroreduction of the adsorbed CO2 into formic acid with a high current density of 80 mA cm-2 and a Faradaic efficiency of 90% at a very low cell voltage of 2.6 V. Importantly, the performance in a dilute CO2 atmosphere was close to that under a high-purity CO2 atmosphere. This is the first catalyst that can maintain exceptional eCO2RR performance in the presence of both O2 and N2. Moreover, by using dilute CO2 as the feedstock, a 1 cm-2 working electrode coating with Bi-HHTP can continuously produce a 200 mM formic acid aqueous solution with a relative purity of 100% for at least 30 h in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) electrolyzer. The product does not contain electrolytes, and such a highly concentrated and pure formic acid aqueous solution can be directly used as an electrolyte for formic acid fuel cells. Comprehensive studies revealed that such a high performance might be ascribed to the CO2 capture ability of the micropores on Bi-HHTP and the lower Gibbs free energy of formation of the key intermediate *OCHO on the open Bi sites.
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- Zhen-Hua Zhao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou 515031, China
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Zhu Y, Wang Z, Zhu X, Feng Z, Tang C, Wang Q, Yang Y, Wang L, Fan L, Hou J. Optimizing Performance in Supercapacitors through Surface Decoration of Bismuth Nanosheets. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16927-16935. [PMID: 38506726 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Bismuth (Bi) exhibits a high theoretical capacity, excellent electrical conductivity properties, and remarkable interlayer spacing, making it an ideal electrode material for supercapacitors. However, during the charge and discharge processes, Bi is prone to volume expansion and pulverization, resulting in a decline in the capacitance. Deposition of a nonmetal on its surface is considered an effective way to modulate its morphology and electronic structure. Herein, we employed the chemical vapor deposition technique to fabricate Se-decorated Bi nanosheets on a nickel foam (NF) substrate. Various characterizations indicated that the deposition of Se on Bi nanosheets regulated their surface morphology and chemical state, while sustaining their pristine phase structure. Electrochemical tests demonstrated that Se-decorated Bi nanosheets exhibited a 51.1% improvement in capacity compared with pristine Bi nanosheets (1313 F/g compared to 869 F/g at a current density of 5 A/g). The energy density of the active material in an assembled asymmetric supercapacitor could reach 151.2 Wh/kg at a power density of 800 W/kg. These findings suggest that Se decoration is a promising strategy to enhance the capacity of the Bi nanosheets.
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- Yiyu Zhu
- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224051, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, P. R. China
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Tan X, Zhu H, He C, Zhuang Z, Sun K, Zhang C, Chen C. Customizing catalyst surface/interface structures for electrochemical CO 2 reduction. Chem Sci 2024; 15:4292-4312. [PMID: 38516078 PMCID: PMC10952066 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06990g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) provides a promising route to converting CO2 into value-added chemicals and to neutralizing the greenhouse gas emission. For the industrial application of CO2RR, high-performance electrocatalysts featuring high activities and selectivities are essential. It has been demonstrated that customizing the catalyst surface/interface structures allows for high-precision control over the microenvironment for catalysis as well as the adsorption/desorption behaviors of key reaction intermediates in CO2RR, thereby elevating the activity, selectivity and stability of the electrocatalysts. In this paper, we review the progress in customizing the surface/interface structures for CO2RR electrocatalysts (including atomic-site catalysts, metal catalysts, and metal/oxide catalysts). From the perspectives of coordination engineering, atomic interface design, surface modification, and hetero-interface construction, we delineate the resulting specific alterations in surface/interface structures, and their effect on the CO2RR process. At the end of this review, we present a brief discussion and outlook on the current challenges and future directions for achieving high-efficiency CO2RR via surface/interface engineering.
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- Xin Tan
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350108 China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology Tianjin 300384 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Jiang S, Wang X, Chong Y, Huang Y, Hu W, Smith PES, Jiang J, Feng S. Spectra-Based Machine Learning for Predicting the Statistical Interaction Properties of CO Adsorbates on Surface. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:2400-2404. [PMID: 38393989 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Theoretical analyses of small-molecule adsorption on heterogeneous catalyst surfaces often rely on simplified models of molecular adsorption with the most favorable configuration. Given that real-world experimental tests frequently entail multiple molecules interacting with the surface, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive multimolecule adsorption model to bridge the gap between theory and experiment. Using machine learning, we predict the average values of important adsorption properties from conformationally averaged, calculated infrared and Raman spectra and compare these values to those theoretically derived from the conformationally averaged ensemble. Remarkably, our approach yields excellent predictions even when faced with large and indeterminate numbers of surface molecules. These quantitative spectra-averaged property relationships provide a theoretical framework for extracting key interaction properties from the spectra of real chemical environments.
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- Shuang Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Wang N, Shao C, Zhang R, Zhang Y, Min Z, Chang B, Fan M, Wang J. Metal-Organic Framework Derived Bi-O-Sn/C Nanostructure: Tailoring the Adsorption Site of Dominant Intermediate for Highly Efficient CO 2 Electroreduction to Formate. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306129. [PMID: 37880905 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction into high-value-added formic acid/formate is an attractive strategy to mitigate global warming and achieve energy sustainability. However, the adsorption energy of most catalysts for the key intermediate *OCHO is usually weak, and how to rationally optimize the adsorption of *OCHO is challenging. Here, an effective Bi-Sn bimetallic electrocatalyst (Bi1 -O-Sn1 @C) where a Bi-O-Sn bridge-type nanostructure is constructed with O as an electron bridge is reported. The electronic structure of Sn is precisely tuned by electron transfer from Bi to Sn through O bridge, resulting in the optimal adsorption energy of intermediate *OCHO on the surface of Sn and the enhanced activity for formate production. Thus, the Bi1 -O-Sn1 @C exhibits an excellent Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 97.7% at -1.1 V (vs RHE) for CO2 reduction to formate (HCOO- ) and a high current density of 310 mA cm-2 at -1.5 V, which is one of the best results catalyzed by Bi- and Sn-based catalysts reported previously. Impressively, the FE exceeds 93% at a wide potential range from -0.9 to -1.4 V. In-situ ATR-FTIR, in-situ Raman, and DFT calculations confirm the unique role of the bridge-type structure of Bi-O-Sn in highly efficient electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 into formate.
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- Nan Wang
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030024, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and School of Energy Resources, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Li H, Han R, Ouyang Q, Guo Y, Zhang Z, Mu L, Sainio S, Nordlund D, Zan L, Jiang Z. Unveiling Atomic-Scale Product Selectivity at the Cocatalyst-TiO 2 Interface Using X-Ray Techniques: Insights into Interface Reactivity. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301120. [PMID: 38009509 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The microstructure at the interface between the cocatalyst and semiconductor plays a vital role in concentrating photo-induced carriers and reactants. However, observing the atomic arrangement of this interface directly using an electron microscope is challenging due to the coverings of the semiconductor and cocatalyst. To address this, multiple metal-semiconductor interfaces on three TiO2 crystal facets (M/TiO2 ─N, where M represents Ag, Au, and Pt, and N represents the 001, 010, and 101 single crystal facets). The identical surface atomic configuration of the TiO2 facets allowed us to investigate the evolution of the microstructure within these constructs using spectroscopies and DFT calculations. For the first time, they observed the transformation of saturated Ti6c ─O bonds into unsaturated Ti5c ─O and Ti6c ─O─Pt bonds on the TiO2 ─010 facet after loading Pt. This transformation have a direct impact on the selectivity of the resulting products, leading to the generation of CO and CH4 at the Ti6c ─O─Pt and Pt sites, respectively. These findings pinpoint the pivotal roles played by the atomic arrangement at the M/TiO2 ─N interfaces and provide valuable insights for the development of new methodologies using conventional lab-grade equipment.
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- Yin Liu
- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizon State University, Phoenix, AZ, 85287, USA
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- SSRL MSD Soft X-rays, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94309, USA
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- SSRL MSD Soft X-rays, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94309, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuhan, 430072, China
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Li L, Xu D, Xu X, Tian Z, Zhou X, Yang S, Zhang Z. Modulation of active center distance of hybrid perovskite for boosting photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to ethylene. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2318970121. [PMID: 38315838 PMCID: PMC10873559 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2318970121] [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: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Solar-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction is an energy-efficient and sustainable strategy to mitigate CO2 levels in the atmosphere. However, efficient and selective conversion of CO2 into multi-carbon products, like C2H4, remains a great challenge due to slow multi-electron-proton transfer and sluggish C-C coupling. Herein, a two-dimensional thin-layered hybrid perovskite is fabricated through filling of oxygen into iodine vacancy in pristine DMASnI3 (DMA = dimethylammonium). The rational-designed DMASnI3(O) induces shrinkage of active sites distance and facilitates dimerization of C-C coupling of intermediates. Upon simulated solar irradiation, the DMASnI3(O) photocatalyst achieves a high selectivity of 74.5%, corresponding to an impressive electron selectivity of 94.6%, for CO2 to C2H4 conversion and an effective C2H4 yield of 11.2 μmol g-1 h-1. In addition, the DMASnI3(O) inherits excellent water stability and implements long-term photocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2H4 in a water medium. This work establishes a unique paradigm to convert CO2 to C2+ hydrocarbons in a perovskite-based photocatalytic system.
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- Linjuan Li
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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- Hongzhiwei Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Shanghai200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular and Process Engineering (SKLPMPE), Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Co., Ltd., Beijing100083, China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular and Process Engineering (SKLPMPE), East China Normal University, Shanghai200062, China
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Zhao R, Zhu Z, Ouyang T, Liu ZQ. Selective CO 2 -to-Syngas Conversion Enabled by Bimetallic Gold/Zinc Sites in Partially Reduced Gold/Zinc Oxide Arrays. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202313597. [PMID: 37853853 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Electrocatalytic CO2 -to-syngas (gaseous mixture of CO and H2 ) is a promising way to curb excessive CO2 emission and the greenhouse gas effect. Herein, we present a bimetallic AuZn@ZnO (AuZn/ZnO) catalyst with high efficiency and durability for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 and H2 O, which enables a high Faradaic efficiency of 66.4 % for CO and 26.5 % for H2 and 3 h stability of CO2 -to-syngas at -0.9 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE). The CO/H2 ratios show a wide range from 0.25 to 2.50 over a narrow potential window (-0.7 V to -1.1 V vs. RHE). In situ attenuated total reflection surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy combined with density functional theory calculations reveals that the bimetallic synergistic effect between Au and Zn sites lowers the activation energy barrier of CO2 molecules and facilitates electronic transfer, further highlighting the potential to control CO/H2 ratios for efficient syngas production using the coexisting Au sites and Zn sites.
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- Rui Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials/Huangpu Hydrogen Innovation Center/Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, No. 230 Wai Huan Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Wang H, Deng N, Li X, Chen Y, Tian Y, Cheng B, Kang W. Recent insights on the use of modified Zn-based catalysts in eCO 2RR. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2121-2168. [PMID: 38206085 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05344j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Converting CO2 into valuable chemicals can provide a new path to mitigate the greenhouse effect, achieving the aim of "carbon neutrality" and "carbon peaking". Among numerous electrocatalysts, Zn-based materials are widely distributed and cheap, making them one of the most promising electrocatalyst materials to replace noble metal catalysts. Moreover, the Zn metal itself has a certain selectivity for CO. After appropriate modification, such as oxide derivatization, structural reorganization, reconstruction of the surfaces, heteroatom doping, and so on, the Zn-based electrocatalysts can expose more active sites and adjust the d-band center or electronic structure, and the FE and stability of them can be effectively improved, and they can even convert CO2 to multi-carbon products. This review aims to systematically describe the latest progresses of modified Zn-based electrocatalyst materials (including organic and inorganic materials) in the electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (eCO2RR). The applications of modified Zn-based catalysts in improving product selectivity, increasing current density and reducing the overpotential of the eCO2RR are reviewed. Moreover, this review describes the reasonable selection and good structural design of Zn-based catalysts, presents the characteristics of various modified zinc-based catalysts, and reveals the related catalytic mechanisms for the first time. Finally, the current status and development prospects of modified Zn-based catalysts in eCO2RR are summarized and discussed.
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- Hao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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Li K, Kuwahara Y, Yamashita H. Hollow carbon-based materials for electrocatalytic and thermocatalytic CO 2 conversion. Chem Sci 2024; 15:854-878. [PMID: 38239694 PMCID: PMC10793651 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05026b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Electrocatalytic and thermocatalytic CO2 conversions provide promising routes to realize global carbon neutrality, and the development of corresponding advanced catalysts is important but challenging. Hollow-structured carbon (HSC) materials with striking features, including unique cavity structure, good permeability, large surface area, and readily functionalizable surface, are flexible platforms for designing high-performance catalysts. In this review, the topics range from the accurate design of HSC materials to specific electrocatalytic and thermocatalytic CO2 conversion applications, aiming to address the drawbacks of conventional catalysts, such as sluggish reaction kinetics, inadequate selectivity, and poor stability. Firstly, the synthetic methods of HSC, including the hard template route, soft template approach, and self-template strategy are summarized, with an evaluation of their characteristics and applicability. Subsequently, the functionalization strategies (nonmetal doping, metal single-atom anchoring, and metal nanoparticle modification) for HSC are comprehensively discussed. Lastly, the recent achievements of intriguing HSC-based materials in electrocatalytic and thermocatalytic CO2 conversion applications are presented, with a particular focus on revealing the relationship between catalyst structure and activity. We anticipate that the review can provide some ideas for designing highly active and durable catalytic systems for CO2 valorization and beyond.
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- Kaining Li
- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka Osaka 565-0871 Japan
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- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka Osaka 565-0871 Japan
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (OTRI), Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita Osaka 565-0871 Japan
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- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka Osaka 565-0871 Japan
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (OTRI), Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita Osaka 565-0871 Japan
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Bari GAKMR, Jeong JH. Comprehensive Insights and Advancements in Gel Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. Gels 2024; 10:63. [PMID: 38247786 PMCID: PMC10815738 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Continuous worldwide demands for more clean energy urge researchers and engineers to seek various energy applications, including electrocatalytic processes. Traditional energy-active materials, when combined with conducting materials and non-active polymeric materials, inadvertently leading to reduced interaction between their active and conducting components. This results in a drop in active catalytic sites, sluggish kinetics, and compromised mass and electronic transport properties. Furthermore, interaction between these materials could increase degradation products, impeding the efficiency of the catalytic process. Gels appears to be promising candidates to solve these challenges due to their larger specific surface area, three-dimensional hierarchical accommodative porous frameworks for active particles, self-catalytic properties, tunable electronic and electrochemical properties, as well as their inherent stability and cost-effectiveness. This review delves into the strategic design of catalytic gel materials, focusing on their potential in advanced energy conversion and storage technologies. Specific attention is given to catalytic gel material design strategies, exploring fundamental catalytic approaches for energy conversion processes such as the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and more. This comprehensive review not only addresses current developments but also outlines future research strategies and challenges in the field. Moreover, it provides guidance on overcoming these challenges, ensuring a holistic understanding of catalytic gel materials and their role in advancing energy conversion and storage technologies.
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- Gazi A. K. M. Rafiqul Bari
- School of Mechanical Smart and Industrial Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Smart and Industrial Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Jiang H, Zhao P, Shen H, Yang S, Gao R, Guo Y, Cao Y, Zhang Q, Zhang H. New Insight into the Electronic Effect for Cu Porphyrin Catalysts in Electrocatalytic of CO 2 into CH 4. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304998. [PMID: 37670222 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Perturbation of the copper (Cu) active site by electron manipulation is a crucial factor in determining the activity and selectivity of electrochemical carbon dioxide (CO2 ) reduction reaction (e-CO2 RR) in Cu-based molecular catalysts. However, much ambiguity is present concerning their electronic structure-function relationships. Here, three molecular Cu-based porphyrin catalysts with different electron densities at the Cu active site, Cu tetrakis(4-methoxyphenyl)porphyrin (Cu─T(OMe)PP), Cu tetraphenylporphyrin (Cu─THPP), and Cu tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)porphyrin (Cu─TBrPP), are prepared. Although all three catalysts exhibit e-CO2 RR activity and the same reaction pathway, their performance is significantly affected by the electronic structure of the Cu site. Theoretical and experimental investigations verify that the conjugated effect of ─OCH3 and ─Br groups lowers the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO)-lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO) gap of Cu─T(OMe)PP and Cu─TBrPP, promoting faster electron transfer between Cu and CO2 , thereby improving their e-CO2 RR activity. Moreover, the high inductive effect of ─Br group reduces the electron density of Cu active site of Cu─TBrPP, facilitating the hydrolysis of the bound H2 O and thus creating a preferable local microenvironment, further enhancing the catalytic performance. This work provides new insights into the relationships between the substituent group characteristics with e-CO2 RR performance and is highly instructive for the design of efficient Cu-based e-CO2 RR electrocatalysts.
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- Hao Jiang
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518063, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, P. R. China
- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518063, P. R. China
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Tang Z, Wang Y, Qian W, Piao Z, Wang H, Zhang Y. Two-way rushing travel: Cathodic-anodic coupling of Bi 2O 3-SnO@CuO nanowires, a bifunctional catalyst with excellent CO 2RR and MOR performance for the efficient production of formate. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:1653-1664. [PMID: 37666197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.196] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) generates high value-added products and simultaneously reduces excess atmospheric CO2 concentrations, is regarded as a potential approach to achieve carbon neutrality. However, the kinetic process of the anode oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is slow, resulting in a poor electrochemical efficiency of CO2RR. It is a breakthrough to replace OER with methanol oxidation reaction (MOR), which has more advantageous reaction kinetics. Herein, this work proposed a bifunctional catalyst Bi2O3-SnO modified CuO nanowires (Bi2O3-SnO@CuO NWs) with excellent CO2RR and MOR performance. For CO2RR, Bi2O3-SnO@CuO NWs achieved more than 90% formate selectivity at wide potential windows from -0.88 to -1.08 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)), peaking at 96.6%. Meanwhile, anodic Bi2O3-SnO@CuO NWs achieved 100 mA cm-2 at a low potential of 1.53 V (vs. RHE), possessing nearly 100% formate selectivity ranging from 1.6 to 1.8 V (vs. RHE). Impressively, by coupling cathodic CO2RR and anodic MOR, the integrated electrolytic cell realized co-production of formate (cathode: 94.7% and anode: 97.5%), minimizing the energy input by approximately 69%, compared with CO2RR. This work provided a meaningful perspective for the design of bifunctional catalysts and coupling reaction systems in CO2RR.
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- Zheng Tang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, China.
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Park MG, Hwang J, Deng YP, Lee DU, Fu J, Hu Y, Jang MJ, Choi SM, Feng R, Jiang G, Qian L, Ma Q, Yang L, Jun YS, Seo MH, Bai Z, Chen Z. Longevous Cycling of Rechargeable Zn-Air Battery Enabled by "Raisin-Bread" Cobalt Oxynitride/Porous Carbon Hybrid Electrocatalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2311105. [PMID: 38085968 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Developing commercially viable electrocatalyst lies at the research hotspot of rechargeable Zn-air batteries, but it is still challenging to meet the requirements of energy efficiency and durability in realistic applications. Strategic material design is critical to addressing its drawbacks in terms of sluggish kinetics of oxygen reactions and limited battery lifespan. Herein, a "raisin-bread" architecture is designed for a hybrid catalyst constituting cobalt nitride as the core nanoparticle with thin oxidized coverings, which is further deposited within porous carbon aerogel. Based on synchrotron-based characterizations, this hybrid provides oxygen vacancies and Co-Nx -C sites as the active sites, resulting from a strong coupling between CoOx Ny nanoparticles and 3D conductive carbon scaffolds. Compared to the oxide reference, it performs enhanced stability in harsh electrocatalytic environments, highlighting the benefits of the oxynitride. Furthermore, the 3D conductive scaffolds improve charge/mass transportation and boost durability of these active sites. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the introduced N species into hybrid can synergistically tune the d-band center of cobalt and improve its bifunctional activity. As a result, the obtained air cathode exhibits bifunctional overpotential of 0.65 V and a battery lifetime exceeding 1350 h, which sets a new record for rechargeable Zn-air battery reported so far.
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- Moon Gyu Park
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Fuel Cell Research & Demonstration Center, Hydrogen Energy Research Division, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Buan-gun, 56332, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0×4, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Hydrogen Energy Materials, Surface & Nano Materials Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), Changwon, 51508, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0×4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- College of Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48547, Republic of Korea
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- College of Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48547, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Lai W, Qiao Y, Wang Y, Huang H. Stability Issues in Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction: Recent Advances in Fundamental Understanding and Design Strategies. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2306288. [PMID: 37562821 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306288] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) offers a promising approach to close the anthropogenic carbon cycle and store intermittent renewable energy in fuels or chemicals. On the path to commercializing this technology, achieving the long-term operation stability is a central requirement but still confronts challenges. This motivates to organize the present review to systematically discuss the stability issue of CO2 RR. This review starts from the fundamental understanding on the destabilization mechanisms of CO2 RR, with focus on the degradation of electrocatalyst and change of reaction microenvironment during continuous electrolysis. Subsequently, recent efforts on catalyst design to stabilize the active sites are summarized, where increasing atomic binding strength to resist surface reconstruction is highlighted. Next, the optimization of electrolysis system to enhance the operation stability by maintaining reaction microenvironment especially mitigating flooding and carbonate problems is demonstrated. The manipulation on operation conditions also enables to prolong CO2 RR lifespan through recovering catalytically active sites and mass transport process. This review finally ends up by indicating the challenges and future opportunities.
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- Wenchuan Lai
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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Wu L, Feng J, Zhang L, Jia S, Song X, Zhu Q, Kang X, Xing X, Sun X, Han B. Boosting Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia via Tuning of N-Intermediate Adsorption on a Zn-Cu Catalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307952. [PMID: 37665252 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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The renewable-energy-powered electroreduction of nitrate (NO3 - ) to ammonia (NH3 ) has garnered significant interest as an eco-friendly and promising substitute for the Haber-Bosch process. However, the sluggish kinetics hinders its application at a large scale. Herein, we first calculated the N-containing species (*NO3 and *NO2 ) binding energy and the free energy of the hydrogen evolution reaction over Cu with different metal dopants, and it was shown that Zn was a promising candidate. Based on the theoretical study, we designed and synthesized Zn-doped Cu nanosheets, and the as-prepared catalysts demonstrated excellent performance in NO3 - -to-NH3 . The maximum Faradaic efficiency (FE) of NH3 could reach 98.4 % with an outstanding yield rate of 5.8 mol g-1 h-1 , which is among the best results up to date. The catalyst also had excellent cycling stability. Meanwhile, it also presented a FE exceeding 90 % across a wide potential range and NO3 - concentration range. Detailed experimental and theoretical studies revealed that the Zn doping could modulate intermediates adsorption strength, enhance NO2 - conversion, change the *NO adsorption configuration to a bridge adsorption, and decrease the energy barrier, leading to the excellent catalytic performance for NO3 - -to-NH3 .
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- Limin Wu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, China
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Sinha S, Jiang JJ. Main group elements in electrochemical hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:11767-11779. [PMID: 37695110 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03606e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Main-group elements are renowned for their versatile reactivities in organometallic chemistry, including CO2 insertion and H2 activation. However, electrocatalysts comprising a main-group element active site have not yet been widely developed for activating CO2 or producing H2. Recently, research has focused on main-group element-based electrocatalysts that are active in redox systems related to fuel-forming reactions. These studies have determined that the catalytic performances of heavier main-group element-based electrocatalysts are often similar to those of transition-metal-based electrocatalysts. Our group has recently reported the scope of including the main-group elements in the design of molecular catalysts and explored their applications in redox catalysis, such as the generation of H2 upon coupling of two protons (H+) and two electrons (e-). This feature article summarizes our research efforts in developing molecular electrocatalysts comprising main-group elements at their active sites. Furthermore, we highlight their influence on the rate-determining step, thereby enhancing the reaction rate and product selectivity for multi-H+/multi-e- transfer catalysis. Particularly, we focus on the performance of our recently reported molecular Sn- or Sb-centered macrocycles for electrocatalytic H2 evolution reaction (HER) and on how their mechanisms resemble those of transition-metal-based electrocatalysts. Moreover, we discuss the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), another promising fuel-forming reaction, and emphasize the recent progress in including the main-group elements in the CO2RR. Although the main-group elements are found at the active sites of the molecular catalysts and are embedded in the electrode materials for studying the HER, molecular catalysts bearing main-group elements are not commonly used for CO2RR. However, the main-group elements assist the CO2RR by acting as co-catalysts. For example, alkali and alkaline earth metal ions (e.g., Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, Mg2+, Ca2+, and Ba2+) are known for their Lewis acidities, which influence the thermodynamic landscape of the CO2RR and product selectivity. In contrast, the elements in groups 13, 14, and 15 are primarily used as dopants in the preparation of catalytic materials. Overall, this article identifies main-group element-based molecular electrocatalysts and materials for HER and CO2RR.
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- Soumalya Sinha
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA.
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Wang Q, Yang X, Zang H, Liu C, Wang J, Yu N, Kuai L, Qin Q, Geng B. InBi Bimetallic Sites for Efficient Electrochemical Reduction of CO 2 to HCOOH. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303172. [PMID: 37312395 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303172] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Formic acid is receiving intensive attention as being one of the most progressive chemical fuels for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide. However, the majority of catalysts suffer from low current density and Faraday efficiency. To this end, an efficient catalyst of In/Bi-750 with InOx nanodots load is prepared on a two-dimensional nanoflake Bi2 O2 CO3 substrate, which increases the adsorption of * CO2 due to the synergistic interaction between the bimetals and the exposure of sufficient active sites. In the H-type electrolytic cell, the formate Faraday efficiency (FE) reaches 97.17% at -1.0 V (vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)) with no significant decay over 48 h. A formate Faraday efficiency of 90.83% is also obtained in the flow cell at a higher current density of 200 mA cm-2 . Both in-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and theoretical calculations show that the BiIn bimetallic site can deliver superior binding energy to the * OCHO intermediate, thereby fundamentally accelerating the conversion of CO2 to HCOOH. Furthermore, assembled Zn-CO2 cell exhibits a maximum power of 6.97 mW cm-1 and a stability of 60 h.
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- Qinru Wang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Beijing Middle Road, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, The key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for New-Energy Vehicle Battery Energy-Storage Materials, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, Hefei, 230031, China
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Zhao S, Qin Y, Wang X, Wang C, Chen X, Wang Y, Yu JX, Liu X, Wu Y, Chen Y. Anion Exchange Facilitates the In Situ Construction of Bi/BiO Interfaces for Enhanced Electrochemical CO 2 -to-Formate Conversion Over a Wide Potential Window. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302878. [PMID: 37376847 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2 RR) into value-added products is a promising strategy to reduce energy consumption and solve environmental issues. Formic acid/formate is one of the high-value, easy-to-collect, and economically viable products. Herein, the reconstructed Bi2 O2 CO3 nanosheets (BOCR NSs) are synthesized by an in situ electrochemical anion exchange strategy from Bi2 O2 SO4 as a pre-catalyst. The BOCR NSs achieve a high formate Faradaic efficiency (FEformate ) of 95.7% at -1.1 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (vs. RHE), and maintain FEformate above 90% in a wide potential range from -0.8 to -1.5 V in H-cell. The in situ spectroscopic studies reveal that the obtained BOCR NSs undergo the anion exchange from Bi2 O2 SO4 to Bi2 O2 CO3 and further promote the self-reduction to metallic Bi to construct Bi/BiO active site to facilitate the formation of OCHO* intermediate. This result demonstrates anion exchange strategy can be used to rational design high performance of the catalysts toward CO2 RR.
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- Shulin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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Chen X, Lv S, Kang J, Wang Z, Guo T, Wang Y, Teobaldi G, Liu LM, Guo L. Efficient C-N coupling in the direct synthesis of urea from CO 2 and N 2 by amorphous Sb xBi 1-xO y clusters. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2306841120. [PMID: 37722061 PMCID: PMC10523627 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2306841120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Although direct generation of high-value complex molecules and feedstock by coupling of ubiquitous small molecules such as CO2 and N2 holds great appeal as a potential alternative to current fossil-fuel technologies, suitable scalable and efficient catalysts to this end are not currently available as yet to be designed and developed. To this end, here we prepare and characterize SbxBi1-xOy clusters for direct urea synthesis from CO2 and N2 via C-N coupling. The introduction of Sb in the amorphous BiOx clusters changes the adsorption geometry of CO2 on the catalyst from O-connected to C-connected, creating the possibility for the formation of complex products such as urea. The modulated Bi(II) sites can effectively inject electrons into N2, promoting C-N coupling by advantageous modification of the symmetry for the frontier orbitals of CO2 and N2 involved in the rate-determining catalytic step. Compared with BiOx, SbxBi1-xOy clusters result in a lower reaction potential of only -0.3 V vs. RHE, an increased production yield of 307.97 μg h-1 mg-1cat, and a higher Faraday efficiency (10.9%), pointing to the present system as one of the best catalysts for urea synthesis in aqueous systems among those reported so far. Beyond the urea synthesis, the present results introduce and demonstrate unique strategies to modulate the electronic states of main group p-metals toward their use as effective catalysts for multistep electroreduction reactions requiring C-N coupling.
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- Xiangyu Chen
- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- Department of Quantum Materials, Science and Technology, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- Department of Quantum Materials, Science and Technology, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai201204, China
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- Scientific Computing Department, The Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Research and Innovation Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, OxfordshireOX11 0QX, United Kingdom
- School of Chemistry, University of Southampton, SouthamptonSO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing100191, China
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He Q, Sheng B, Zhu K, Zhou Y, Qiao S, Wang Z, Song L. Phase Engineering and Synchrotron-Based Study on Two-Dimensional Energy Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:10750-10807. [PMID: 37581572 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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In recent years, there has been significant interest in the development of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with unique physicochemical properties for various energy applications. These properties are often derived from the phase structures established through a range of physical and chemical design strategies. A concrete analysis of the phase structures and real reaction mechanisms of 2D energy nanomaterials requires advanced characterization methods that offer valuable information as much as possible. Here, we present a comprehensive review on the phase engineering of typical 2D nanomaterials with the focus of synchrotron radiation characterizations. In particular, the intrinsic defects, atomic doping, intercalation, and heterogeneous interfaces on 2D nanomaterials are introduced, together with their applications in energy-related fields. Among them, synchrotron-based multiple spectroscopic techniques are emphasized to reveal their intrinsic phases and structures. More importantly, various in situ methods are employed to provide deep insights into their structural evolutions under working conditions or reaction processes of 2D energy nanomaterials. Finally, conclusions and research perspectives on the future outlook for the further development of 2D energy nanomaterials and synchrotron radiation light sources and integrated techniques are discussed.
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- Qun He
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
- Zhejiang Institute of Photonelectronics, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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Wen G, Ren B, Liu Y, Dong S, Luo D, Jin M, Wang X, Yu A, Chen Z. Bridging Trans-Scale Electrode Engineering for Mass CO 2 Electrolysis. JACS AU 2023; 3:2046-2061. [PMID: 37654582 PMCID: PMC10466330 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 upgrade offers an artificial route for carbon recycling and neutralization, while its widespread implementation relies heavily on the simultaneous enhancement of mass transfer and reaction kinetics to achieve industrial conversion rates. Nevertheless, such a multiscale challenge calls for trans-scale electrode engineering. Herein, three scales are highlighted to disclose the key factors of CO2 electrolysis, including triple-phase boundaries, reaction microenvironment, and catalytic surface coordination. Furthermore, the advanced types of electrolyzers with various electrode design strategies are surveyed and compared to guide the system architectures for continuous conversion. We further offer an outlook on challenges and opportunities for the grand-scale application of CO2 electrolysis. Hence, this comprehensive Perspective bridges the gaps between electrode research and CO2 electrolysis practices. It contributes to facilitating the mixed reaction and mass transfer process, ultimately enabling the on-site recycling of CO2 emissions from industrial plants and achieving net negative emissions.
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- Guobin Wen
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L
3G1, Canada
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L
3G1, Canada
- Institute
of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo 315100, China
- South
China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, International Academy of
Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China
Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- South
China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, International Academy of
Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China
Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- South
China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, International Academy of
Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China
Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L
3G1, Canada
- Key
Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School
of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- South
China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, International Academy of
Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China
Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- South
China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, International Academy of
Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China
Normal University, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L
3G1, Canada
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L
3G1, Canada
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Tan X, Jia S, Song X, Ma X, Feng J, Zhang L, Wu L, Du J, Chen A, Zhu Q, Sun X, Han B. Zn-induced electron-rich Sn catalysts enable highly efficient CO 2 electroreduction to formate. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8214-8221. [PMID: 37538823 PMCID: PMC10395268 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc02790b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Renewable-energy-driven CO2 electroreduction provides a promising way to address the growing greenhouse effect issue and produce value-added chemicals. As one of the bulk chemicals, formic acid/formate has the highest revenue per mole of electrons among various products. However, the scaling up of CO2-to-formate for practical applications with high faradaic efficiency (FE) and current density is constrained by the difficulty of precisely reconciling the competing intermediates (*COOH and HCOO*). Herein, a Zn-induced electron-rich Sn electrocatalyst was reported for CO2-to-formate with high efficiency. The faradaic efficiency of formate (FEformate) could reach 96.6%, and FEformate > 90% was maintained at formate partial current density up to 625.4 mA cm-1. Detailed study indicated that catalyst reconstruction occurred during electrolysis. With appropriate electron accumulation, the electron-rich Sn catalyst could facilitate the adsorption and activation of CO2 molecules to form a intermediate and then promoted the carbon protonation of to yield a HCOO* intermediate. Afterwards, the HCOO* → HCOOH* proceeded via another proton-coupled electron transfer process, leading to high activity and selectivity for formate production.
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- Xingxing Tan
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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Jia G, Wang Y, Sun M, Zhang H, Li L, Shi Y, Zhang L, Cui X, Lo TWB, Huang B, Yu JC. Size Effects of Highly Dispersed Bismuth Nanoparticles on Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Formic Acid. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37317545 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c04727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into value-added chemical fuels is a promising way to achieve carbon neutrality. Bismuth-based materials have been considered as favorable electrocatalysts for converting carbon dioxide to formic acid. Moreover, size-dependent catalysis offers significant advantages in catalyzed heterogeneous chemical processes. However, the size effects of bismuth nanoparticles on formic acid production have not been fully explored. Here, we prepared Bi nanoparticles uniformly supported on porous TiO2 substrate electrocatalytic materials by in situ segregation of the Bi element from Bi4Ti3O12. The Bi-TiO2 electrocatalyst with Bi nanoparticles of 2.83 nm displays a Faradaic efficiency of greater than 90% over a wide potential range of 400 mV. Theoretical calculations have also demonstrated subtle electronic structural evolutions induced by the size variations of Bi nanoparticles, where the 2.83 nm Bi nanoparticles display the most active p-band and d-band centers to guarantee high electroactivity toward CO2RR.
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- Guangri Jia
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, 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, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, 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, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Sun B, Zheng W, Kang C, Xie B, Qian Z, Wang Y, Ye S, Lou S, Kong F, Mei B, Du C, Zuo P, Xie J, Yin G. Tailoring the p-Band Center of NS Pair for Accelerating High-Performance Lithium-Oxygen Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207461. [PMID: 36861365 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The local coordination environment of catalytical moieties directly determines the performance of electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, such as Li-O2 batteries (LOBs) cathode. However, understanding how the coordinative structure affects the performance, especially for non-metal system, is still insufficient. Herein, a strategy that introduces S-anion to tailor the electronic structure of nitrogen-carbon catalyst (SNC) is proposed to improve the LOBs performance. This study unveils that the introduced S-anion effectively manipulates the p-band center of pyridinic-N moiety, substantially reducing the battery overpotential by accelerating the generation and decomposition of intermediate products Li1-3 O4 . The lower adsorption energy of discharging product Li2 O2 on NS pair accounts for the long-term cyclic stability by exposing the high active area under operation condition. This work demonstrates an encouraging strategy to enhance LOBs performance by modulating the p-band center on non-metal active sites.
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- Baoyu Sun
- 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, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- School of New Energy, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangyin, 214443, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai, 200000, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources Technology, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai, 200245, P. R. 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, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Liu X, Chen J, Chen J, Chen J, Fan L, Yang H, Xi S, Shen L, Wang L. Promote electroreduction of CO 2 via catalyst valence state manipulation by surface-capping ligand. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2218040120. [PMID: 37216512 PMCID: PMC10235936 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2218040120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction provides a potential means for synthesizing value-added chemicals over the near equilibrium potential regime, i.e., formate production on Pd-based catalysts. However, the activity of Pd catalysts has been largely plagued by the potential-depended deactivation pathways (e.g., [Formula: see text]-PdH to [Formula: see text]-PdH phase transition, CO poisoning), limiting the formate production to a narrow potential window of 0 V to -0.25 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE). Herein, we discovered that the Pd surface capped with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) ligand exhibits effective resistance to the potential-depended deactivations and can catalyze formate production at a much extended potential window (beyond -0.7 V vs. RHE) with significantly improved activity (~14-times enhancement at -0.4 V vs. RHE) compared to that of the pristine Pd surface. Combined results from physical and electrochemical characterizations, kinetic analysis, and first-principle simulations suggest that the PVP capping ligand can effectively stabilize the high-valence-state Pd species (Pdδ+) resulted from the catalyst synthesis and pretreatments, and these Pdδ+ species are responsible for the inhibited phase transition from [Formula: see text]-PdH to [Formula: see text]-PdH, and the suppression of CO and H2 formation. The present study confers a desired catalyst design principle, introducing positive charges into Pd-based electrocatalyst to enable efficient and stable CO2 to formate conversion.
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- Yilin Zhao
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment, A*STAR, Jurong Island, Singapore627833, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117585, Singapore
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Shen H, Jin H, Li H, Wang H, Duan J, Jiao Y, Qiao SZ. Acidic CO 2-to-HCOOH electrolysis with industrial-level current on phase engineered tin sulfide. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2843. [PMID: 37202405 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38497-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Acidic CO2-to-HCOOH electrolysis represents a sustainable route for value-added CO2 transformations. However, competing hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acid remains a great challenge for selective CO2-to-HCOOH production, especially in industrial-level current densities. Main group metal sulfides derived S-doped metals have demonstrated enhanced CO2-to-HCOOH selectivity in alkaline and neutral media by suppressing HER and tuning CO2 reduction intermediates. Yet stabilizing these derived sulfur dopants on metal surfaces at large reductive potentials for industrial-level HCOOH production is still challenging in acidic medium. Herein, we report a phase-engineered tin sulfide pre-catalyst (π-SnS) with uniform rhombic dodecahedron structure that can derive metallic Sn catalyst with stabilized sulfur dopants for selective acidic CO2-to-HCOOH electrolysis at industrial-level current densities. In situ characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal the π-SnS has stronger intrinsic Sn-S binding strength than the conventional phase, facilitating the stabilization of residual sulfur species in the Sn subsurface. These dopants effectively modulate the CO2RR intermediates coverage in acidic medium by enhancing *OCHO intermediate adsorption and weakening *H binding. As a result, the derived catalyst (Sn(S)-H) demonstrates significantly high Faradaic efficiency (92.15 %) and carbon efficiency (36.43 %) to HCOOH at industrial current densities (up to -1 A cm-2) in acidic medium.
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- Haifeng Shen
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 210094, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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Yang J, Kang X, Jiao J, Xing X, Yin Y, Jia S, Chu M, Han S, Xia W, Wu H, He M, Han B. Ternary Ionic-Liquid-Based Electrolyte Enables Efficient Electro-reduction of CO 2 over Bulk Metal Electrodes. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:11512-11517. [PMID: 37196054 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Using bulk metals as catalysts to get high efficiency in electro-reduction of CO2 is ideal but challenging. Here, we report the coupling of bulk metal electrodes and a ternary ionic-liquid-based electrolyte, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate/1-dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate/MeCN to realize highly efficient electro-reduction of CO2 to CO. Over various bulk metal electrodes, the ternary electrolyte not only increases the current density but also suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction to obtain a high Faradaic efficiency (FE) toward CO. FECO could maintain ∼100% over a wide potential range, and metal electrodes showed very high stability in the ternary electrolyte. It is demonstrated that the aggregation behavior of the ternary electrolyte and the arrangement of two kinds of IL cations with different chain lengths in the electrochemical double layer not only increase the wettability to electrode and CO2 adsorption but also extend the diffusion channel of H+, rendering the high current density and FECO.
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- Jiahao Yang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- Institute of Eco-Chongming, 20 Cuiniao Road, Chenjia Town, Chongming District, Shanghai 202162, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- Institute of Eco-Chongming, 20 Cuiniao Road, Chenjia Town, Chongming District, Shanghai 202162, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute of Eco-Chongming, 20 Cuiniao Road, Chenjia Town, Chongming District, Shanghai 202162, China
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Cao X, Wulan B, Wang Y, Ma J, Hou S, Zhang J. Atomic bismuth induced ensemble sites with indium towards highly efficient and stable electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023:S2095-9273(23)00280-3. [PMID: 37169613 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Structural reconstruction is commonly observed during electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) process. However, the proper modulation of interface and defect sites remains challenging with the mechanism understanding to realize the favorable electrocatalysis. Herein, the atomic bridging of bismuth with indium atoms is elaborately designed for improving electrocatalysis of CO2RR via electrochemical reduction and in situ anchoring strategy. As revealed by in situ structure analysis and theoretical studies, the ensemble sites supported on carbon matrix enable the charge density gradient to significantly promote the adsorption of *OCHO intermediate by the regulation of σ bonding and π* back-donation. Consequently, such unique electrocatalyst achieves the high formate faradaic efficiency of 95.1% over the entire potential range tested and the long-lived stability for 9 d. With coupling of CO2RR, the solar-driven full cell demonstrates the spontaneous production of formate and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid via the efficient oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural with an outstanding yield of 88.2%, highlighting the impressive solar-to-fuel conversion selectivity. Monitoring and understanding the intrinsic active sites of biatomic bridge are crucial to elucidate the synergic electrocatalysis for rationally designing high-performance electrocatalysts.
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- Xueying Cao
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Country School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Liu H, Li B, Liu Z, Liang Z, Chuai H, Wang H, Lou SN, Su Y, Zhang S, Ma X. Ceria -Mediated Dynamic Sn 0/Sn δ+ Redox Cycle for CO 2 Electroreduction. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c06135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Deng Y, Zhao J, Wang S, Chen R, Ding J, Tsai HJ, Zeng WJ, Hung SF, Xu W, Wang J, Jaouen F, Li X, Huang Y, Liu B. Operando Spectroscopic Analysis of Axial Oxygen-Coordinated Single-Sn-Atom Sites for Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:7242-7251. [PMID: 36877826 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Sn-based materials have been demonstrated as promising catalysts for the selective electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). However, the detailed structures of catalytic intermediates and the key surface species remain to be identified. In this work, a series of single-Sn-atom catalysts with well-defined structures is developed as model systems to explore their electrochemical reactivity toward CO2RR. The selectivity and activity of CO2 reduction to formic acid on Sn-single-atom sites are shown to be correlated with Sn(IV)-N4 moieties axially coordinated with oxygen (O-Sn-N4), reaching an optimal HCOOH Faradaic efficiency of 89.4% with a partial current density (jHCOOH) of 74.8 mA·cm-2 at -1.0 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE). Employing a combination of operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy, attenuated total reflectance surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy, surface-bound bidentate tin carbonate species are captured during CO2RR. Moreover, the electronic and coordination structures of the single-Sn-atom species under reaction conditions are determined. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further support the preferred formation of Sn-O-CO2 species over the O-Sn-N4 sites, which effectively modulates the adsorption configuration of the reactive intermediates and lowers the energy barrier for the hydrogenation of *OCHO species, as compared to the preferred formation of *COOH species over the Sn-N4 sites, thereby greatly facilitating CO2-to-HCOOH conversion.
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- Yachen Deng
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing 100049, P. R. China.,RICMASS, Rome International Center for Materials Science Superstripes, Rome 00185, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Mössbauer Effect Data Center, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier, University of Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier 34095, France
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Wang C, Kong L, Chen B, Zhou L, Wang W, Wei S. Edge-oriented phosphatizing engineering of 2D Ni-MOFs with a tailored d-band center for boosting catalytic activity. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3542-3549. [PMID: 36723142 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06264j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based heterostructures have aroused widespread interest owing to their extensive compositional tunability and interesting catalytic properties. However, the precise edge-oriented growth of transition metal compounds at the edges of 2D MOFs to construct edge mode heterostructures remains a great challenge due to their inherent thermodynamic instability. Here, edge-oriented growth of Ni2P at the edges of a 2D Ni-MOF was achieved for the first time by precisely tuning the phosphorus source content and phosphating temperature. Owing to the formation of the edge mode Ni-MOF/Ni2P heterostructure, the as-prepared heterostructure showed upregulated d-band center, more robust 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) adsorption capacity, lowered energy barrier of the rate-determining step (RDS), and higher specific surface area, resulting in the best performance of the hydrogenation reduction of 4-NP to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the presence of non-precious metal catalysts.
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- Chongchong Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-Functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-Functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-Functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-Functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-Functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Jiang Y, Shan J, Wang P, Huang L, Zheng Y, Qiao SZ. Stabilizing Oxidation State of SnO 2 for Highly Selective CO 2 Electroreduction to Formate at Large Current Densities. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.3c00123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- Yunling Jiang
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia
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Metal oxides for the electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide: Mechanism of active sites, composites, interface and defect engineering strategies. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ren B, Zhang Z, Wen G, Zhang X, Xu M, Weng Y, Nie Y, Dou H, Jiang Y, Deng YP, Sun G, Luo D, Shui L, Wang X, Feng M, Yu A, Chen Z. Dual-Scale Integration Design of Sn-ZnO Catalyst toward Efficient and Stable CO 2 Electroreduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204637. [PMID: 35948461 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction to CO is a potential sustainable strategy for alleviating CO2 emission and producing valuable fuels. In the quest to resolve its current problems of low-energy efficiency and insufficient durability, a dual-scale design strategy is proposed by implanting a non-noble active Sn-ZnO heterointerface inside the nanopores of high-surface-area carbon nanospheres (Sn-ZnO@HC). The metal d-bandwidth tuning of Sn and ZnO alters the extent of substrate-molecule orbital mixing, facilitating the breaking of the *COOH intermediate and the yield of CO. Furthermore, the confinement effect of tailored nanopores results in a beneficial pH distribution in the local environment around the Sn-ZnO nanoparticles and protects them against leaching and aggregating. Through integrating electronic and nanopore-scale control, Sn-ZnO@HC achieves a quite low potential of -0.53 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) with 91% Faradaic efficiency for CO and an ultralong stability of 240 h. This work provides proof of concept for the multiscale design of electrocatalysts.
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- Bohua Ren
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Li G, Ma Z, Li W, Nie Y, Pei L, Zhong J, Miao Q, Hu ML, Wen X. Interfacial engineering of heterostructured Fe-Ni 3S 2/Ni(OH) 2 nanosheets with tailored d-band center for enhanced oxygen evolution catalysis. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:17391-17396. [DOI: 10.1039/d2dt02770d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The OER catalytic activities of Fe-Ni3S2 nanosheets can be well manipulated by tailoring the d band center positions via interfacial engineering strategy.
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- Gao Li
- College of Electronics and Information, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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