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Zhan Z, Yu J, Li S, Yi X, Wang J, Wang S, Tan B. Ultrathin Hollow Co/N/C Spheres from Hyper-Crosslinked Polymers by a New Universal Strategy with Boosted ORR Efficiency. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207646. [PMID: 36670080 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Porous carbon materials with hollow structure, on account of the extraordinary morphology, reveal fascinating prospects in lithium-ion batteries, electrocatalysis, etc. However, collapse in ultrathin carbon spheres due to insufficient rigidity in such thin materials obstructs further enhanced capability. Based on hyper-crosslinked polymers (HCPs) with sufficient pore structure and rigid framework, a new bottom-up strategy is proposed to construct SiO2 @HCPs directly from aromatic monomers. Heteroatom and function groups can be facilely introduced to the skeleton. The thickness of HCPs' wall can be tuned from 9 to 20 nm, which is much thinner than that of hollow sphere synthesized by the traditional method, and the sample with a thickness of 20 nm shows the highest surface area of 1633 m2 g-1 . The oxygen reduction reaction is conducted and the CoNHCS electrocatalysts with an ultrathin thickness of 5 nm display higher half-wave potential than those of bulk samples, even better than commercial Pt/C electrode. On account of the hollow structure, the relative current density loss of electrocatalysts is only 4.1% in comparison with 27.7% in Pt/C electrode during the 15 000 s test, indicating an obvious higher long-term stability. The new strategy to construct hollow HCPs may shed light on efficient chemical catalysis, drug delivery, and electrocatalysis.
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- Zhen Zhan
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Liu D, Zhang J, Liu D, Li T, Yan Y, Wei X, Yang Y, Yan S, Zou Z. N-Doped Graphene-Coated Commercial Pt/C Catalysts toward High-Stability and Antipoisoning in Oxygen Reduction Reaction. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:2019-2026. [PMID: 35195426 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c04005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Stability and antipoisoning effects are the main challenges for the application of commercial Pt/C catalysts. Herein, we soaked and adsorbed polydopamine to coat Pt particles on commercial Pt/C and subsequently converted the coatings to few-layer N-doped graphene by calcination to produce Pt/C@NC. The coatings effectively block the direct contact of Pt nanoparticles and electrolyte, thus enhancing the catalyst stability by avoiding Ostwald ripening and suppressing the competitive adsorption of toxicants, contributing to the enhancement of the antipoisoning ability. More importantly, the coatings do not hurt the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity of commercial Pt/C, which exhibits a half wave potential of 0.84 V in an acidic electrolyte. The spectroscopic and theoretical results confirmed that the coatings originate from a strong Pt bonding to pyridinic N of N-doped graphene and that the high ORR activity results from the coordinately unsaturated carbon atoms, as the real ORR active sites, to strongly capture electrons from Pt.
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- Depei Liu
- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P.R. China
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Du Y, Meng Y, Xie B, Ni Z, Xia S. Molecular structure, electronic properties and stability of carbon-coated M13@C60 (M = Cu,Ag,Pt) nanoclusters. COMPUT THEOR CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2021.113434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ferraz BJ, Li B, Guo Z, Blackman C, Liu Z. Developing N‐Rich Carbon from C
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- Beatriz J. Ferraz
- Department of Chemistry University College London 20 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AJ UK
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 Singapore 138634 Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 Singapore 138634 Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry University College London 20 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AJ UK
- Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation The University of Hong Kong Qingshan Lake Scitech City Hangzhou PR China
- Department of Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR PR China
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- Department of Chemistry University College London 20 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AJ UK
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 Singapore 138634 Singapore
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He Y, Aasen D, McDougall A, Yu H, Labbe M, Ni C, Milliken S, Ivey DG, Veinot JGC. Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Nanospheres Decorated with Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as Efficient Earth‐Abundant Zinc‐Air Battery Catalysts. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Yingjie He
- Department of Chemistry University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2G2 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Alberta 9211 116 St T6G 1H9 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Alberta 9211 116 St T6G 1H9 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2G2 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Alberta 9211 116 St T6G 1H9 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2G2 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2G2 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Alberta 9211 116 St T6G 1H9 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2G2 Edmonton Alberta Canada
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He Y, Aasen D, Yu H, Labbe M, Ivey DG, Veinot JGC. Mn 3O 4 nanoparticle-decorated hollow mesoporous carbon spheres as an efficient catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in Zn-air batteries. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:3367-3374. [PMID: 36134267 PMCID: PMC9418335 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00428f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Hybrids of Mn3O4 nanoparticles and hollow carbon spheres prepared from templated pyrolysis of polydopamine were assembled via a straightforward sonication procedure. The resulting hybrids exhibit excellent catalytic activity toward the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in prototype Zn-air batteries. Impressively, these catalysts exhibit higher discharge potential and exceptional stability when compared to commercial Pt-Ru catalysts while simultaneously showing comparable onset potential and maximum current density.
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- Yingjie He
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive Edmonton Alberta T6G 2G2 Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta 9211 116 St Edmonton Alberta T6G 1H9 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive Edmonton Alberta T6G 2G2 Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta 9211 116 St Edmonton Alberta T6G 1H9 Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta 9211 116 St Edmonton Alberta T6G 1H9 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta 11227 Saskatchewan Drive Edmonton Alberta T6G 2G2 Canada
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Fe, N dual doped graphitic carbon derived from straw as efficient electrochemical catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and Zn-air batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Tian H, Liang J, Liu J. Nanoengineering Carbon Spheres as Nanoreactors for Sustainable Energy Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1903886. [PMID: 31559668 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Colloidal carbon sphere nanoreactors have been explored extensively as a class of versatile materials for various applications in energy storage, electrochemical conversion, and catalysis, due to their unique properties such as excellent electrical conductivity, high specific surface area, controlled porosity and permeability, and surface functionality. Here, the latest updated research on colloidal carbon sphere nanoreactor, in terms of both their synthesis and applications, is summarized. Various synthetic strategies are first discussed, including the hard template method, the soft template method, hydrothermal carbonization, the microemulsion polymerization method, and extension of the Stöber method. Then, the functionalization of colloidal carbon sphere nanoreactors, including the nanoengineering of compositions and the surface features, is discussed. Afterward, recent progress in the major applications of colloidal carbon sphere nanoreactors, in the areas of energy storage, electrochemical conversion, and catalysis, is presented. Finally, the perspectives and challenges for future developments are discussed in terms of controlled synthesis and functionalization of the colloidal carbon sphere nanoreactors with tunable structure, and the composition and properties that are desirable for practical applications.
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- Hao Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
- DICP-Surrey Joint Centre for Future Materials, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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Feng L, Li Y, Sun L, Mi H, Ren X, Zhang P. Heterostructured CoO-Co 3O 4 nanoparticles anchored on nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres as cathode catalysts for Li-O 2 batteries. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:14769-14776. [PMID: 31348479 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr03521d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lithium-oxygen batteries have received extensive attention due to their high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness. Herein, CoO-Co3O4 nanoparticles coated on nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres (N-HC@CoO-Co3O4) are prepared by a simple method, and N-HC@CoO-Co3O4 when used as the cathode material for a lithium-oxygen battery shows high catalytic performance. The nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres not only ensure an ultra-high specific surface area for the accommodation of the Li2O2 discharge products but also provide more reactive sites. CoO-Co3O4 nanoparticles supported on the surface of the nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres can effectively catalyze the formation and decomposition of worm-like Li2O2. The batteries assembled with N-HC@CoO-Co3O4 catalysts exhibit reduced overpotential, improved cycling performance, and high rate capability. Ultra-high discharge capacities of 24 265 mA h g-1 at a current density of 300 mA g-1 and 3622 mA h g-1 at a current density of 1000 mA g-1 are obtained. With a cutoff capacity of 500 mA h g-1, the battery with an N-HC@CoO-Co3O4 electrode can reach more than 112 cycles. This research offers new insights into the design of heterostructured oxide catalysts for Li-O2 batteries.
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- Lixia Feng
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P.R. China.
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Saha J, Ball R, Sah A, Kalyani V, Subramaniam C. The mechanistic role of a support-catalyst interface in electrocatalytic water reduction by Co 3O 4 supported nanocarbon florets. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:13532-13540. [PMID: 31290513 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr03907d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Comprehending the mechanistic involvement of a support-catalyst interface is critical for effective design of industrially relevant electrocatalytic processes such as the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (alHER). The understanding of the kinetically sluggish alHER exhibited by both Pt and Pt-group-metal-free catalysts is primarily derived from indirect electrochemical parameters such as the Tafel slope. To address these issues, we establish the critical role of a nanocarbon floret (NCF) based electrochemical support in generating a key cobalt-oxohydroxo (OH-Co[double bond, length as m-dash]O) intermediate during the alHER through operando Raman spectro-electrochemistry. Specifically, interfacial nano-engineering of a newly designed carbon support (NCF) with a spinel Co3O4 nanocube catalyst is demonstrated to achieve a facile alHER (-0.46 V@10 mA cm-2). Such an efficient alHER is mainly attributed to the unique lamellar morphology with a high mesoporous surface area (936 m2 g-1) of the NCF which catalyses the rate-determining water dissociation step and facilitates rapid ion diffusion. The dissociated water drives the formation of the OH-Co[double bond, length as m-dash]O intermediate, spectroscopically captured for the first time through the emergence of a νOH-Co[double bond, length as m-dash]O Raman peak (1074 cm-1). The subsequent alHER proceeds through the Volmer-Heyrovsky route (119 mV dec-1) via the Td Co2+↔ Co3+↔ Co4+ oxidative pathway. Concomitant graphitization of the NCF through the disappearance of νsp3C-H (2946 cm-1) supports the co-operative dynamics at the Co3O4-NCF interface. Thus, the NCF positively contributes towards the lowering of the overpotential with a low charge-transfer resistance (Rct = 35.8 Ω) and high double layer capacitance (Cdl = 410 mF cm-2).
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- Jayeeta Saha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai-400076, India.
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Yang H, Li S, Yu H, Zheng F, Lin L, Chen J, Li Y, Lin Y. In situ construction of hollow carbon spheres with N, Co, and Fe co-doping as electrochemical sensors for simultaneous determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:8950-8958. [PMID: 31017164 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01146c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Control of the active sites/centers plays an important role in the design of novel electrode materials with unusual properties and achievement of sensors with high performance. In this study, three-dimensional (3D) freestanding multi-doped hollow carbon spheres (N-Co-Fe-HCS) with a layer thickness of 30 nm, which contained multiple active sites of the heteroatom N and transition metals (Co and Fe), were synthesized via a simple template method (with SiO2 as the template) and cost-efficient in situ self-polymerization, self-adsorption/reduction and carbonization strategies. Moreover, a series of hollow carbon sphere composites of the same family (N-HCS, N-Co-HCS and N-Fe-HCS) were prepared by this sensible process using the same method and precursors but different doping elements. These differences lead to different active sites/centers from hollow carbon spheres and improved electrocatalytic activities for dihydroxybenzene isomers. Furthermore, N-Co-Fe-HCS as an electrochemical sensor exhibited excellent simultaneous qualitative and quantitative determination performance for catechol (CC) and hydroquinone (HQ). The detection limit and the linear range were 75 nmol L-1 and 0.5-500 μmol L-1 for CC and 80 nmol L-1 and 0.5-1500 μmol L-1 for HQ, respectively. The interference from the components coexisting in river water on the detection of CC and HQ was not observed. These results indicate that high-performance electrochemical sensors can be constructed by in situ multi-element doping into electrode materials to achieve multi-active sites.
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- Hui Yang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, China.
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Huang Y, Wang Y, Tang C, Wang J, Zhang Q, Wang Y, Zhang J. Atomic Modulation and Structure Design of Carbons for Bifunctional Electrocatalysis in Metal-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1803800. [PMID: 30247779 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201803800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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With the extensive research and development of renewable energy technologies, there is an increasing interest in developing metal-free carbons as a new class of bifunctional electrocatalysts for boosting the performance of metal-air batteries. Along with significant understanding of the electrocatalytic nature and the rapid development of techniques, the activities of carbon electrocatalysts are well-tailored by introducing particular dopants/defects and structure regulation. Herein, the recent advances regarding the rational design of carbon-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction are summarized, with a special focus on the bifunctional applications in Zn-air and Li-air batteries. Specifically, the atomic modulation strategies to regulate the electrocatalytic activities of carbons and structure modification are summarized to gain deep insights into bifunctional mechanisms and boost advanced Zn-air and Li-air batteries. The current challenges and future perspectives are also addressed to accelerate the exploration of promising bifunctional carbon catalysts for renewable energy technologies, particularly metal-air batteries.
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- Yiyin Huang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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Li P, Jang H, Yuan B, Wu Z, Liu X, Cho J. Using lithium chloride as a medium to prepare N,P-codoped carbon nanosheets for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. Inorg Chem Front 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8qi01240g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The N,P-codoped carbon nanosheets prepared using LiCl as the medium possess excellent bifunctional catalytic effects for ORR and OER due to the large specific surface area and hydrophilic surface.
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- Ping Li
- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy and Chemical
- Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
- (UNIST)
- Ulsan
- Korea
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology
- Qingdao
- P. R. China
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy and Chemical
- Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
- (UNIST)
- Ulsan
- Korea
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Li P, Jang H, Zhang J, Tian M, Chen S, Yuan B, Wu Z, Liu X, Cho J. A Metal-Free N and P-Codoped Carbon Nanosphere as Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201801419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ping Li
- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Qingdao University of Science & Technology; Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy; Chemical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST); Ulsan 689-798 Korea
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Qingdao University of Science &Technology; Qingdao 266042 China
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- Department of New Energy and Device; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Qingdao University of Science & Technology; Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Qingdao University of Science & Technology; Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Qingdao University of Science & Technology; Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Qingdao University of Science & Technology; Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy; Chemical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST); Ulsan 689-798 Korea
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Wang Q, Zhang Z, Wang M, Liu F, Jiang L, Hong B, Li J, Lai Y. Bioinspired fiber-like porous Cu/N/C electrocatalyst facilitating electron transportation toward oxygen reaction for metal-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:15819-15825. [PMID: 30102312 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr03981j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Laccase is one of the most effective biocatalysts for oxygen reduction under physiological conditions. Its unique Cu- and N-based active sites with direct electrical pathways for electrons can guarantee rapid oxygen exchange and reduction. Inspired by this specific structure, we designed and fabricated porous fiber-like Cu/N/C based on MOFs as an ORR catalyst. Precision morphology control of fibers contributed to an increase in the electron transport rate compared with that of Cu/N/C nanoparticles, which could minimize interparticle ohmic contacts and provide direct electrical pathways along with sufficient active sites to catalyze oxygen reduction. The designed Cu/N/C catalyst exhibited similar electrochemical activity to that of a commercially available 20 wt% Pt/C ORR catalyst. Moreover, after being employed as the cathode of aluminium-air batteries, the catalyst outperformed a commercial 5 wt% Pt/C catalyst.
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- Qiyu Wang
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Zhao C, Zhang Y, Chen L, Yan C, Zhang P, Ang JM, Lu X. Self-Assembly-Assisted Facile Synthesis of MoS 2-Based Hybrid Tubular Nanostructures for Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:23731-23739. [PMID: 29944337 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b04140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this work, MoS2-based hybrid tubular nanostructures are facilely synthesized via a self-assembly-assisted process and evaluated as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) and oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs). By simply mixing the reactants under ambient conditions, (NH4)2MoS4/polydopamine (PDA) hybrid nanospheres are formed. The protonated dopamine is linked to tetrahedral [MoS4]2- via weak N-H···S and O-H···S interactions, causing the PDA nanospheres merging together and forming nanorods under stirring-induced shear force. Moreover, the oxidative polymerization of dopamine proceeds on the surface of the nanorods, whereas it is prohibited inside the nanorods owing to lack of oxygen, leading to outward diffusion of dopamine and hence cavitation. After annealing, the tubular morphology is perfectly retained, while ultrafine MoS2 monolayers are formed due to the confinement of the framework. Benefiting from these unique structural features, the MoS2/C hybrid nanotubes possess abundant active sites and high surface area, as well as boost electronic and ionic transport, remarkably enhancing their electrocatalytic activities. The onset and half-wave potentials are 0.91 and 0.82 V, respectively, for ORR, close to those of Pt/C. Moreover, low onset potential and small Tafel slope are also observed for HER, demonstrating the potential of the hybrid nanotubes as a promising non-noble metal bifunctional electrocatalyst.
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- Chenyang Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen University , 1066 Xueyuan Avenue , Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518071 , PR China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen University , 1066 Xueyuan Avenue , Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518071 , PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen University , 1066 Xueyuan Avenue , Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518071 , PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen University , 1066 Xueyuan Avenue , Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518071 , PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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Ghosh S, Basu RN. Multifunctional nanostructured electrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage: current status and perspectives. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:11241-11280. [PMID: 29897365 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr01032c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) have attracted widespread attention because of their important role in the application of various energy storage and conversion devices, such as fuel cells, metal-air batteries and water splitting devices. However, the sluggish kinetics of the HER/OER/ORR and their dependency on expensive noble metal catalysts (e.g., Pt) obstruct their large-scale application. Hence, the development of efficient and robust bifunctional or trifunctional electrocatalysts in nanodimension for both oxygen reduction/evolution and hydrogen evolution reactions is highly desired and challenging for their commercialization in renewable energy technologies. This review describes some recent developments in the discovery of bifunctional or trifunctional nanostructured catalysts with improved performances for application in rechargeable metal-air batteries and fuel cells. The role of the electronic structure and surface redox chemistry of nanocatalysts in the improvement of their performance for the ORR/OER/HER under an alkaline medium is highlighted and the associated reaction mechanisms developed in the recent literature are also summarized.
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- Srabanti Ghosh
- CSIR - Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Fuel Cell & Battery Division, 196, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, INDIA.
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Synthesis and application of synergistic azo-boron-BPA / polydopamine as efficient flame retardant for poly(lactic acid). Polym Degrad Stab 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Liu X, Kang J, Wang Y, Li W, Guo H, Xu L, Guo X, Zhou F, Jia X. Amine-Triggered Dopamine Polymerization: From Aqueous Solution to Organic Solvents. Macromol Rapid Commun 2018; 39:e1800160. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Xinghuan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering; East China University of Science and Technology; Shanghai 200237 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication Lanzhou; Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences; Lanzhou 730000 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; Engineering Research Center of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering of Xinjiang Bingtuan; Shihezi University; Shihezi 832003 P. R. China
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Qin D, Wang L, Gao S, Wang Y, Mamat X, Li Y, Wagberg T, Cheng H, Hu G. N-Doped Hollow Porous Carbon Spheres/Bismuth Hybrid Film Modified Electrodes for Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Trace Cadmium. ELECTROANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201700839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Danfeng Qin
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
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- Department of Physics; Umea University; 90187 Umea Sweden
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources; Guangxi University of Science and Technology; Liuzhou 545006 China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang indigenous medicinal plants resource utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Science; Urumqi 830011 China
- Department of Physics; Umea University; 90187 Umea Sweden
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Pan J, Xu YY, Yang H, Dong Z, Liu H, Xia BY. Advanced Architectures and Relatives of Air Electrodes in Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1700691. [PMID: 29721418 PMCID: PMC5908379 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201700691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 238] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Zn-air batteries are becoming the promising power sources for portable and wearable electronic devices and hybrid/electric vehicles because of their high specific energy density and the low cost for next-generation green and sustainable energy technologies. An air electrode integrated with an oxygen electrocatalyst is the most important component and inevitably determines the performance and cost of a Zn-air battery. This article presents exciting advances and challenges related to air electrodes and their relatives. After a brief introduction of the Zn-air battery, the architectures and oxygen electrocatalysts of air electrodes and relevant electrolytes are highlighted in primary and rechargeable types with different configurations, respectively. Moreover, the individual components and major issues of flexible Zn-air batteries are also highlighted, along with the strategies to enhance the battery performance. Finally, a perspective for design, preparation, and assembly of air electrodes is proposed for the future innovations of Zn-air batteries with high performance.
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- Jing Pan
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education)Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service FailureSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)1037 Luoyu RoadWuhan430074P. R. China
- Shenzhen Institute of Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518000P. R. China
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Hu C, Xiao Y, Zou Y, Dai L. Carbon-Based Metal-Free Electrocatalysis for Energy Conversion, Energy Storage, and Environmental Protection. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-018-0003-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Carbon-based metal-free catalysts possess desirable properties such as high earth abundance, low cost, high electrical conductivity, structural tunability, good selectivity, strong stability in acidic/alkaline conditions, and environmental friendliness. Because of these properties, these catalysts have recently received increasing attention in energy and environmental applications. Subsequently, various carbon-based electrocatalysts have been developed to replace noble metal catalysts for low-cost renewable generation and storage of clean energy and environmental protection through metal-free electrocatalysis. This article provides an up-to-date review of this rapidly developing field by critically assessing recent advances in the mechanistic understanding, structure design, and material/device fabrication of metal-free carbon-based electrocatalysts for clean energy conversion/storage and environmental protection, along with discussions on current challenges and perspectives.
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A Review of Carbon-Composited Materials as Air-Electrode Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Metal–Air Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-018-0002-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Metal–air batteries (MABs), particularly rechargeable MABs, have gained renewed interests as a potential energy storage/conversion solution due to their high specific energy, low cost, and safety. The development of MABs has, however, been considerably hampered by its relatively low rate capability and its lack of efficient and stable air catalysts in which the former stems mainly from the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the latter stems from the corrosion/oxidation of carbon materials in the presence of oxygen and high electrode potentials. In this review, various carbon-composited bifunctional electrocatalysts are reviewed to summarize progresses in the enhancement of ORR/OER and durability induced by the synergistic effects between carbon and other component(s). Catalyst mechanisms of the reaction processes and associated performance enhancements as well as technical challenges hindering commercialization are also analyzed. To facilitate further research and development, several research directions for overcoming these challenges are also proposed.
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Hadidi L, Mahmoud AYF, Purkait TK, McDermott MT, Veinot JGC. Cellulose nanocrystal-derived hollow mesoporous carbon spheres and their application as a metal-free catalyst. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 28:505606. [PMID: 29064372 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aa95a2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this contribution, we demonstrate the fabrication of hollow mesoporous carbon spheres (HCSs) derived from cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The HCSs were prepared by templating CNCs onto sacrificial silica spheres followed by heat treatment. Mesoporous carbon spheres result from the removal of the silica spheres by etching. The walls of the HCSs are approximately 4 nm thick and are composed of amorphous and graphitic carbon. The catalytic activity of the HCSs was investigated for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) by sodium borohydride (NaBH4). The present investigation reveals the outstanding catalytic activity of these particles. The reaction rate followed pseudo-first order kinetics with k value of 4.72 × 10-3 s-1 and activity parameter of 52.2 s-1 g-1, which showed superior performance compared to that of metal nanoparticle and metal nanoparticle-carbon hybrid based catalysts.
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- Lida Hadidi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada
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Wang F, Wu X, Yuan X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Fu L, Zhu Y, Zhou Q, Wu Y, Huang W. Latest advances in supercapacitors: from new electrode materials to novel device designs. Chem Soc Rev 2017. [PMID: 28868557 DOI: 10.1039/c8ta02416b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Notably, many significant breakthroughs for a new generation of supercapacitors have been reported in recent years, related to theoretical understanding, material synthesis and device designs. Herein, we summarize the state-of-the-art progress toward mechanisms, new materials, and novel device designs for supercapacitors. Firstly, fundamental understanding of the mechanism is mainly focused on the relationship between the structural properties of electrode materials and their electrochemical performances based on some in situ characterization techniques and simulations. Secondly, some emerging electrode materials are discussed, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), MXenes, metal nitrides, black phosphorus, LaMnO3, and RbAg4I5/graphite. Thirdly, the device innovations for the next generation of supercapacitors are provided successively, mainly emphasizing flow supercapacitors, alternating current (AC) line-filtering supercapacitors, redox electrolyte enhanced supercapacitors, metal ion hybrid supercapacitors, micro-supercapacitors (fiber, plane and three-dimensional) and multifunctional supercapacitors including electrochromic supercapacitors, self-healing supercapacitors, piezoelectric supercapacitors, shape-memory supercapacitors, thermal self-protective supercapacitors, thermal self-charging supercapacitors, and photo self-charging supercapacitors. Finally, the future developments and key technical challenges are highlighted regarding further research in this thriving field.
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- Faxing Wang
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, and Institute for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Qiao Y, Han R, Liu Y, Ma M, Cheng X, Li Q, Yue H, Cao Z, Zhang H, Yang S. Bio-Inspired Synthesis of an Ordered N/P Dual-Doped Porous Carbon and Application as an Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Chemistry 2017; 23:16051-16058. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201703375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yun Qiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials; Henan Normal University, Xinxiang; Henan 453007 China
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Synthesis and electrochemical performance of manganese nitride as an oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution catalyst for zinc–air secondary batteries. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-017-1084-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hadidi L, Davari E, Ivey DG, Veinot JGC. Microwave-assisted synthesis and prototype oxygen reduction electrocatalyst application of N-doped carbon-coated Fe 3O 4 nanorods. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 28:095707. [PMID: 28055984 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aa5716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Fe3O4 nanorods coated with nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon (ND-Fe3O4@mC) shells of defined thicknesses have been prepared via a new microwave-assisted approach. Microstructural characterization of these ND-Fe3O4@mC structures was performed using x-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Following identification, the electrochemical performance of the catalysts was evaluated using linear sweep voltammetry with a rotating disc electrode system. The present investigation reveals enhanced oxygen reduction reaction catalytic activity and the carbon layer thickness influences oxygen diffusion to the active Fe3O4 nanorod core.
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- Lida Hadidi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada
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Ahn SH, Manthiram A. Self-Templated Synthesis of Co- and N-Doped Carbon Microtubes Composed of Hollow Nanospheres and Nanotubes for Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13:1603437. [PMID: 28075060 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201603437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A facile, self-templated strategy for the synthesis of Co- and N-doped carbon microtubular structures composed of nanoscale hollow spheres and nanotubes is proposed. Cobalt oxalate microtubes serve simultaneously as the solid cobalt precursor for the in situ conversion reaction to metal-organic framework and self-templates for the 1D tubular structure.
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- Sung Hoon Ahn
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas, Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas, Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Jiang H, Li C, Shen H, Liu Y, Li W, Li J. Supramolecular gel-assisted synthesis Co 2 P particles anchored in multielement co-doped graphene as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.02.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Li Z, Guo K, Chen X. Controllable synthesis of nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbons for supercapacitor applications. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra02701j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbons have been controllably synthesized through a solvent evaporation induced self-assembly method. The carbons show 70% of the capacitor retained at current density of 50 A g−1 and no capacitance loss over 5000 cycles.
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- Zhu Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha
- People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha
- People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hunan University
- Changsha
- People's Republic of China
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Yao Q, Yan F, Cui C, Sun M, Zhang H. Facile and green decoration of Pd nanoparticles on macroporous carbon by polyoxometalate with enhanced electrocatalytic ability. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra06643g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A well-defined Pd nanoparticles@polyoxometalates/macroporous carbon (Pd@POMs/MPC) tri-component nanohybrid has been developed using a facile, green, and one-pot synthesis method.
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- Yufan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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Li B, Zhang T, Wang H, Zhao X, Li F, Liu M, Zhao J, Zhang Y. Polyoxometalates-mediated facile synthesis of Pt nanoparticles anchored on an ordered mesoporous carbon for electrochemical applications. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra19995j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A green and facile strategy to develop electrochemical sensors through the rational design of platinum nanoparticles@polyoxometalate decorating ordered mesoporous carbon (Pt@POMs-OMC) nanohybrids.
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- Bingqian Li
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Ministry of Education
- Hebei University
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Zhou KY, Chen GY, Liu JA, Zhang ZP, Sun P, Zhang WZ, Niu F, Zhang WX, Liang JC. Cobalt nanoparticles encapsulated in N-doped graphene nanoshells as an efficient cathode electrocatalyst for a mechanical rechargeable zinc–air battery. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra18733a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Air-cathodes with properties of efficiency, durability and low cost are essential for high performance metal–air batteries and fuel cells for practical applications.
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- Kai-Yuan Zhou
- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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- School of Automotive Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment
- Dalian University of Technology
- Dalian
- China
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