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Cai W, He X, Ye TN, Hu X, Liu C, Sasase M, Kitano M, Kamiya T, Hosono H, Wu J. Discovery of Self-Assembled 2D Ru/Si Superlattices Boosting Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402357. [PMID: 38881321 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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2D heterostructuring is a versatile methodology for designing nanoarchitecture catalytic systems that allow for reconstruction and modulation of interfaces and electronic structures. However, catalysts with such structures are extremely scarce due to limited synthetic strategies. Here, a highly ordered 2D Ru/Si/Ru/Si… nano-heterostructures (RSHS) is reported by acid etching of the LaRuSi electride. RSHS shows a superior electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution with an overpotential of 14 mV at 10 mA cm-2 in alkaline media. Both experimental analysis and first-principles calculations demonstrate that the electronic states of Ru can be tuned by strong interactions of the interfacial Ru-Si, leading to an optimized hydrogen adsorption energy. Moreover, due to the synergistic effect of Ru and Si, the energy barrier of water dissociation is significantly reduced. The well-organized superlattice structure will provide a paradigm for construction of efficient catalysts with tunable electronic states and dual active sites.
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- Weizheng Cai
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- MDX Research Center for Element Strategy, International Research Frontiers Initiative, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- MDX Research Center for Element Strategy, International Research Frontiers Initiative, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- MDX Research Center for Element Strategy, International Research Frontiers Initiative, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- MDX Research Center for Element Strategy, International Research Frontiers Initiative, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- MDX Research Center for Element Strategy, International Research Frontiers Initiative, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Oxide Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Institute of Innovative Materials, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Sun Q, Duan P, Zhang W, Xie Y, Ni X, Zheng J. Floatable Cu 2(OH)PO 4/rGO Aerogel for Full Spectrum Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:11087-11097. [PMID: 38718184 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Photocatalytic technology is an attractive option for environmental remediation because of its green and sustainable nature. However, the inefficient utilization of solar energy and powder morphology currently impede its practical application. Here, we designed a floatable photocatalyst by anchoring 0D Cu2(OH)PO4 (CHP) nanoparticles on 2D graphene to construct 0D/2D CHP/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) aerogels. The CHP/rGO aerogels have interconnected mesopores that provide a large surface area, promoting particle dispersion and increasing the number of active sites. Moreover, the optical response of the CHP/rGO aerogel has been significantly expanded to cover the full spectrum of the solar light. Notably, the 20%CHP/rGO aerogel displayed a high degradation rate (k = 0.178 min-1) taking methylene blue (MB) as a model pollutant under light irradiation (λ > 420 nm). The enhanced photocatalytic activity is ascribed to the rapid electron transfer in the CHP/rGO heterostructures, as supported by the DFT theoretical calculations. Our research highlights the utilization of full spectrum responsive photocatalysts for the elimination of organic pollutants from wastewater under solar light irradiation, as well as the potential for catalyst recovery using floatable aerogels to meet industrial requirements.
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- Qiaomei Sun
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 21186, China
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Cheng YS, Xiong XW, Cao XF, Ling M, Cheng Y, Wu FH, Xu Q, Wei XW. Construction of Dual-Active Sites by Interfacing with Polyhydroxy Fullerene on Nickel Hydroxide Surfaces to Promote CO 2 Deep Photoreduction to CH 4. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38698684 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Due to the complex series of elementary steps involved, achieving deep photoreduction of CO2 to multielectron products such as CH4 remains a challenging task. Therefore, it is crucial to strategically design catalysts that facilitate the controlled formation of the crucial intermediates and provide precise control over the reaction pathway. Herein, we present a pioneering approach by employing polyhydroxy fullerene (PHF) molecules to modify the surface of Ni(OH)2, creating stable and effective synergistic sites to enhance the formation of CH4 from CO2 under light irradiation. As a result, the optimized PHF-modified Ni(OH)2 cocatalyst achieves a CH4 production rate of 455 μmol g-1 h-1, with an electron-based selectivity of approximately 60%. The combination of in situ characterizations and theoretical calculations reveals that the hydroxyl species on the surface of PHF can participate in stabilizing crucial intermediates and facilitating water activation, thereby altering the reaction pathway to form CH4 instead of CO. This study provides a novel approach to regulating the selectivity of photocatalytic CO2 reduction by exploring molecular surface modification through interfacing with functionalized carbon clusters.
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- Yuan-Sheng Cheng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Biomimetic Sensor and Detecting Technology, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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Wu K, Lyu C, Cheng J, Guo Z, Li H, Zhu X, Lau WM, Zheng J. Modulating Electronic Structure by Etching Strategy to Construct NiSe 2 /Ni 0.85 Se Heterostructure for Urea-Assisted Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304390. [PMID: 37845029 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Exploring and developing novel strategies for constructing heterostructure electrocatalysts is still challenging for water electrolysis. Herein, a creative etching treatment strategy is adopted to construct NiSe2 /Ni0.85 Se heterostructure. The rich heterointerfaces between NiSe2 and Ni0.85 Se emerge strong electronic interaction, which easily induces the electron transfer from NiSe2 to Ni0.85 Se, and tunes the charge-state of NiSe2 and Ni0.85 Se. In the NiSe2 /Ni0.85 Se heterojunction nanomaterial, the higher charge-state Ni0.85 Se is capable of affording partial electrons to combine with hydrogen protons, inducing the rapid formation of H2 molecule. Accordingly, the lower charge-state NiSe2 in the NiSe2 /Ni0.85 Se heterojunction nanomaterial is more easily oxidized into high valence state Ni3+ during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process, which is beneficial to accelerate the mass/charge transfer and enhance the electrocatalytic activities towards OER. Theoretical calculations indicate that the heterointerfaces are conducive to modulating the electronic structure and optimizing the adsorption energy toward intermediate H* during the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) process, leading to superior electrocatalytic activities. To expand the application of the NiSe2 /Ni0.85 Se-2h electrocatalyst, urea is served as the adjuvant to proceed with the energy-saving hydrogen production and pollutant degradation, and it is proven to be a brilliant strategy.
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- Kaili Wu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, 528399, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- Shunde Innovation School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan, 528399, P. R. China
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Wang T, Zhang X, Yu X, Li J, Wang K, Niu J. Interfacial Interaction in NiFe LDH/NiS 2/VS 2 for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. Molecules 2024; 29:951. [PMID: 38474464 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29050951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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A bifunctional electrocatalyst with high efficiency and low costs for overall water splitting is critical to achieving a green hydrogen economy and coping with the energy crisis. However, developing robust electrocatalysts still faces huge challenges, owing to unsatisfactory electron transfer and inherent activity. Herein, NiFe LDH/NiS2/VS2 heterojunctions have been designed as freestanding bifunctional electrocatalysts to split water, exhibiting enhanced electron transfer and abundant catalytic sites. The optimum NiFe LDH/NiS2/VS2 electrocatalyst exhibits a small overpotential of 380 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for overall water splitting and superior electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER/OER). Specifically, the electrocatalyst requires overpotentials of 76 and 286 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for HER and OER, respectively, in alkaline electrolytes, which originate from the synergistic interaction among the facilitated electron transfer and increasingly exposed active sites due to the modulation of interfaces and construction of heterojunctions.
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- Tingxia Wang
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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Yang J, Zhu C, Yang CJ, Li WH, Zhou HY, Tan S, Liu X, He D, Wang D. Accelerating the Hydrogen Production via Modifying the Fermi Surface. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 38047597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The design of catalysts has attracted a great deal of attention in the field of electrocatalysis. The accurate design of the catalysts can avoid an unnecessary process that occurs during the blind trial. Based on the interaction between different metal species, a metallic compound supported by the carbon nanotube was designed. Among these compounds, RhFeP2CX (R-RhFeP2CX-CNT) was found to be in a rich-electron environment at the Fermi level (denoted as a flat Fermi surface), beneficial to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). R-RhFeP2CX-CNT exhibits a small overpotential of 15 mV at the current density of 10 mA·cm-2 in acidic media. Moreover, the mass activity of R-RhFeP2CX-CNT is 21597 A·g-1, which also demonstrates the advance of the active sites on R-RhFeP2CX-CNT. Therefore, R-RhFeP2CX-CNT can be an alternative catalyst applied in practical production, and the strategies of a flat Fermi surface will be a reliable strategy for catalyst designing.
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- Jiarui Yang
- 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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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, 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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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119077 Singapore
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- Institute of Analysis and Testing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology (Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis), Beijing 100094, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center of RF-Microwave Technology and Application, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, 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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Qi Y, Yao C, Zhao J, Zeng H. First principles study of BAs/MoSi 2N 4 van der Waals heterostructure: tunable electronic and optical properties via vertical strain. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:28104-28112. [PMID: 37818606 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03112h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Constructing van der Waals heterostructures from layered materials can form new optoelectronic devices with superior performance to the individual monolayers. Here, we use first-principles calculations to explore the modulation of a two-dimensional BAs/MoSi2N4 van der Waals heterostructure via strain, including the structure stabilities, electronic properties, charge transfer, and optical properties. Our calculated results reveal that the BAs/MoSi2N4 heterostructure has a direct bandgap of 0.72 eV and type-I band alignment. In addition, the BAs/MoSi2N4 heterostructure exhibits enhanced light absorption in the visible light region. The electronic properties of the BAs/MoSi2N4 heterostructure are tunable by vertical strain, exhibiting a direct to indirect bandgap transition as well as a type-I to type-II band alignment transition when the vertical distance is reduced. Our research provides a comprehensive understanding of the electronic and optical properties of the BAs/MoSi2N4 heterostructure and could be helpful for their potential applications in optoelectronic devices.
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- Yunxi Qi
- New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory of Jiangsu Province & School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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- New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory of Jiangsu Province & School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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- New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory of Jiangsu Province & School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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- School of Microelectronics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, China.
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Jin H, Xu J, Liu H, Shen H, Yu H, Jaroniec M, Zheng Y, Qiao SZ. Emerging materials and technologies for electrocatalytic seawater splitting. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadi7755. [PMID: 37851797 PMCID: PMC10584342 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi7755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The limited availability of freshwater in renewable energy-rich areas has led to the exploration of seawater electrolysis for green hydrogen production. However, the complex composition of seawater presents substantial challenges such as electrode corrosion and electrolyzer failure, calling into question the technological and economic feasibility of direct seawater splitting. Despite many efforts, a comprehensive overview and analysis of seawater electrolysis, including electrochemical fundamentals, materials, and technologies of recent breakthroughs, is still lacking. In this review, we systematically examine recent advances in electrocatalytic seawater splitting and critically evaluate the obstacles to optimizing water supply, materials, and devices for stable hydrogen production from seawater. We demonstrate that robust materials and innovative technologies, especially selective catalysts and high-performance devices, are critical for efficient seawater electrolysis. We then outline and discuss future directions that could advance the techno-economic feasibility of this emerging field, providing a roadmap toward the design and commercialization of materials that can enable efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable seawater electrolysis.
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- Huanyu Jin
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, USA
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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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He T, Kong Y, Zhou T, Zhang J, Santiago ARP, Du A, Luque R, Liu Q. Rational Modulation of Single Atom Coordination Microenvironments in a BCN Monolayer for Multifunctional Electrocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302429. [PMID: 37433972 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Single-atom (SA) catalysts (SACs) have demonstrated outstanding catalytic performances toward plenty of relevant electrochemical reactions. Nevertheless, controlling the coordination microenvironment of catalytically active SAs to further enhance their catalytic oerformences has remained elusive up to now. Herein, a systematic investigation of 20 transition metal atoms that are coordinated with 20 different microenvironments in a boroncarbon-nitride monolayer (BCN) is conducted using high-throughput density functional theory calculations. The experimentally synthesized ternary BCN monolayer contains carbon, nitrogen, and boron atoms in its 2D network, thus providing a lot of new coordination environments than those of the current Cx Ny nanoplatforms. By exploring the structural/electrochemical stability, catalytic activity, selectivity, and electronic properties of 400 (20 × 20) TM-BCN moieties, it is discovered that specific SA coordination environments can achieve superior stability and selectivity for different electrocatalytic reactions. Moreover, a universal descriptor to accelerate the experimental process toward the synthesis of BCN-SACs is reported. These findings not only provide useful guidance for the synthesis of efficient multifunctional BCN-SACs but also will immediately benefit researchers by levering up their understanding of the mechanistic effects of SA coordination microenvironments on electrocatalytic reactions.
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- Tianwei He
- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, 224002, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Physics and Centre for Material Science, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
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- Department of Organic Chemistry University of Cordoba Campus de Rabanales Edificio Marie Curie (C-3), Ctra Nnal IV-A, Km 396, Cordoba, E14014, Spain
- Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 6 Miklukho-Maklaya str, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials & Technology, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, 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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Chen X, Jiang X, Zhang H. Boosting Electro- and Photo-Catalytic Activities in Atomically Thin Nanomaterials by Heterointerface Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5829. [PMID: 37687522 PMCID: PMC10488418 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Since the discovery of graphene, two-dimensional ultrathin nanomaterials with an atomic thickness (typically <5 nm) have attracted tremendous interest due to their fascinating chemical and physical properties. These ultrathin nanomaterials, referred to as atomically thin materials (ATMs), possess inherent advantages such as a high specific area, highly exposed surface-active sites, efficient atom utilization, and unique electronic structures. While substantial efforts have been devoted to advancing ATMs through structural chemistry, the potential of heterointerface engineering to enhance their properties has not yet been fully recognized. Indeed, the introduction of bi- or multi-components to construct a heterointerface has emerged as a crucial strategy to overcome the limitations in property enhancement during ATM design. In this review, we aim to summarize the design principles of heterointerfacial ATMs, present general strategies for manipulating their interfacial structure and catalytic properties, and provide an overview of their application in energy conversion and storage, including the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), the CO2 electroreduction reaction (CO2RR), photocatalysis, and rechargeable batteries. The central theme of this review is to establish correlations among interfacial modulation, structural and electronic properties, and ATMs' major applications. Finally, based on the current research progress, we propose future directions that remain unexplored in interfacial ATMs for enhancing their properties and introducing novel functionalities in practical applications.
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- Xingyu Chen
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Ali W, Liu Y, Huang M, Xie Y, Li Z. Temperature-Dependent Phonon Scattering and Photoluminescence in Vertical MoS 2/WSe 2 Heterostructures. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2349. [PMID: 37630934 PMCID: PMC10459064 DOI: 10.3390/nano13162349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) monolayers and their heterostructures have attracted considerable attention due to their distinct properties. In this work, we performed a systematic investigation of MoS2/WSe2 heterostructures, focusing on their temperature-dependent Raman and photoluminescence (PL) characteristics in the range of 79 to 473 K. Our Raman analysis revealed that both the longitudinal and transverse modes of the heterostructure exhibit linear shifts towards low frequencies with increasing temperatures. The peak position and intensity of PL spectra also showed pronounced temperature dependency. The activation energy of thermal-quenching-induced PL emissions was estimated as 61.5 meV and 82.6 meV for WSe2 and MoS2, respectively. Additionally, we observed that the spectral full width at half maximum (FWHM) of Raman and PL peaks increases as the temperature increases, and these broadenings can be attributed to the phonon interaction and the expansion of the heterostructure's thermal coefficients. This work provides valuable insights into the interlayer coupling of van der Waals heterostructures, which is essential for understanding their potential applications in extreme temperatures.
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- Wajid Ali
- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (W.A.)
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- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (W.A.)
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- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (W.A.)
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- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (W.A.)
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- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (W.A.)
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Yao Q, Yu Z, Li L, Huang X. Strain and Surface Engineering of Multicomponent Metallic Nanomaterials with Unconventional Phases. Chem Rev 2023; 123:9676-9717. [PMID: 37428987 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Multicomponent metallic nanomaterials with unconventional phases show great prospects in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, owing to unique crystal structures and abundant structural effects. In this review, we emphasize the progress in the strain and surface engineering of these novel nanomaterials. We start with a brief introduction of the structural configurations of these materials, based on the interaction types between the components. Next, the fundamentals of strain, strain effect in relevant metallic nanomaterials with unconventional phases, and their formation mechanisms are discussed. Then the progress in surface engineering of these multicomponent metallic nanomaterials is demonstrated from the aspects of morphology control, crystallinity control, surface modification, and surface reconstruction. Moreover, the applications of the strain- and surface-engineered unconventional nanomaterials mainly in electrocatalysis are also introduced, where in addition to the catalytic performance, the structure-performance correlations are highlighted. Finally, the challenges and opportunities in this promising field are prospected.
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- Qing Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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Zhang C, Wang L, Wu CD. Stabilization of transition metal heterojunctions inside porous materials for high-performance catalysis. Dalton Trans 2023. [PMID: 37317703 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01020a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Transition metal-based heterostructural materials are a class of very promising substitutes for noble metal-based catalysts for high-performance catalysis, due to their inherent internal electric field at the interface in the heterojunctions, which could induce electron relocalization and facilitate charge carrier migration between different metal sites at heterostructural boundaries. However, redox-active metal species suffer from reduction, oxidation, migration, aggregation, leaching and poisoning in catalysis, which results in heavy deterioration of the catalytic properties of transition metal-based heterojunctions and frustrates their practical applications. To improve the stability of transition metal-based heterojunctions and sufficiently expose redox-active sites at the heterosurfaces, many kinds of porous materials have been used as porous hosts for the stabilization of non-precious metal heterojunctions. This review article will discuss recently developed strategies for encapsulation and stabilization of transition metal heterojunctions inside porous materials, and highlight their improved stability and catalytic performance through the spatial confinement effect and synergistic interaction between the heterojunctions and the host matrices.
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- Chi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China.
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Xu C, Xiong F, Wang Y, Nai J, Zhang W. Improving the intrinsic activity of ultrathin 2D-2D heterostructures by bridge-bonded Ni-O-Ti ligands for efficient oxygen evolution. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:255402. [PMID: 36962944 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acc743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The integration of ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors with other conductive 2D materials to form hybrid electrocatalysts with abundant heterointerfaces can enhance the electrocatalytic activity by facilitating interfacial charge transfer. However, the hybrid electrocatalysts with weak interfacial bonding have limited effect on the electrocatalytic performance because the intrinsic activity of interfacial sites cannot be altered by weak interfacial interactions. As a proof-of-concept, we design ultrathin 2D-2D heterostructures with bridge-bonded Ni-O-Ti ligands based on single-layered Ti3C2TxMXene and metal hydroxides, and further reveal the structure-activity correlation between interfacial bonding and electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction by combining theoretical and experimental studies. Density functional theory calculations reveal the modulation of the electronic structure of interfacial metal sites after the formation of bridged interfacial Ni-O-Ti bonding. Compared with the hydrogen-bond-linked heterostructure, the ultrathin 2D-2D heterostructure with bridge-bonded Ni-O-Ti ligands shows enhanced intrinsic activity and stability towards electrocatalytic oxygen evolution with a very low overpotential of 205 mV at 10 mA cm-2and the long-term durability. This work provides a new understanding and approach for the design and development of 2D hybrid catalysts with highly efficient electrocatalytic activity.
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- Chenhui Xu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China
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Zhou Y, Wu Y, Guo D, Li J, Li Y, Yang X, Fu S, Sui G, Chai DF. Novel Strain Engineering Combined with a Microscopic Pore Synergistic Modulated Strategy for Designing Lattice Tensile-Strained Porous V 2C-MXene for High-Performance Overall Water Splitting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15797-15809. [PMID: 36930051 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Transition metal carbon/nitride (MXene) holds immense potential as an innovative electrocatalyst for enhancing the overall water splitting properties. Nevertheless, the re-stacking nature induced by van der Waals force remains a significant challenge. In this work, the lattice tensile-strained porous V2C-MXene (named as TS(24)-P(50)-V2C) is successfully constructed via the rapid spray freezing method and the following hydrothermal treatment. Besides, the influence of lattice strain degree and microscopic pores on the catalytic ability is reviewed and explored systematically. The lattice tensile strain within V2C-MXene could widen the interlayer spacing and accelerate the ion transfer. The microscopic pores could change the ion transmission path and shorten the migration distance. As a consequence, the obtained TS(24)-P(50)-V2C shows extraordinary hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction activity with the overpotential of 154 and 269 mV, respectively, at the current density of 10 mA/cm2, which is quite remarkable compared to the MXene-based electrocatalysts. Moreover, the overall water splitting device assembled using TS(24)-P(50)-V2C as both anode and cathode demonstrates a low cell voltage requirement of 1.57 V to obtain 10 mA/cm2. Overall, the implementation of this work could offer an exciting avenue to overcome the re-stacking issue of V2C-MXene, affording a high-efficiency electrocatalyst with superior catalytic activity and desirable reaction kinetics.
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- Yu Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- School of Polymer Science & Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266101, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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Zhao YX, Wen JH, Li P, Zhang PF, Wang SN, Li DC, Dou JM, Li YW, Ma HY, Xu L. A "Pre-Division Metal Clusters" Strategy to Mediate Efficient Dual-Active Sites ORR Catalyst for Ultralong Rechargeable Zn-Air Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216950. [PMID: 36625196 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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To conquer the bottleneck of sluggish kinetics in cathodic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of metal-air batteries, catalysts with dual-active centers have stood out. Here, a "pre-division metal clusters" strategy is firstly conceived to fabricate a N,S-dual doped honeycomb-like carbon matrix inlaid with CoN4 sites and wrapped Co2 P nanoclusters as dual-active centers (Co2 P/CoN4 @NSC-500). A crystalline {CoII 2 } coordination cluster divided by periphery second organic layers is well-designed to realize delocalized dispersion before calcination. The optimal Co2 P/CoN4 @NSC-500 executes excellent 4e- ORR activity surpassing the benchmark Pt/C. Theoretical calculation results reveal that the CoN4 sites and Co2 P nanoclusters can synergistically quicken the formation of *OOH on Co sites. The rechargeable Zn-air battery (ZAB) assembled by Co2 P/CoN4 @NSC-500 delivers ultralong cycling stability over 1742 hours (3484 cycles) under 5 mA cm-2 and can light up a 2.4 V LED bulb for ≈264 hours, evidencing the promising practical application potentials in portable devices.
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- Yun-Xiu Zhao
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P.R. China
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Liu F, Fan Z. Defect engineering of two-dimensional materials for advanced energy conversion and storage. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1723-1772. [PMID: 36779475 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00931e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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In the global trend towards carbon neutrality, sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies are of vital significance to tackle the energy crisis and climate change. However, traditional electrode materials gradually reach their property limits. Two-dimensional (2D) materials featuring large aspect ratios and tunable surface properties exhibit tremendous potential for improving the performance of energy conversion and storage devices. To rationally control the physical and chemical properties for specific applications, defect engineering of 2D materials has been investigated extensively, and is becoming a versatile strategy to promote the electrode reaction kinetics. Simultaneously, exploring the in-depth mechanisms underlying defect action in electrode reactions is crucial to provide profound insight into structure tailoring and property optimization. In this review, we highlight the cutting-edge advances in defect engineering in 2D materials as well as their considerable effects in energy-related applications. Moreover, the confronting challenges and promising directions are discussed for the development of advanced energy conversion and storage systems.
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- Fu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China. .,Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Qiao J, Bao Z, Kong L, Liu X, Lu C, Ni M, He W, Zhou M, Sun Z. MOF-derived heterostructure CoNi/CoNiP anchored on MXene framework as a superior bifunctional electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Jin Y, Zhang M, Song L, Zhang M. Research Advances in Amorphous-Crystalline Heterostructures Toward Efficient Electrochemical Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206081. [PMID: 36526597 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Interface engineering of heterostructures has proven a promising strategy to effectively modulate their physicochemical properties and further improve the electrochemical performance for various applications. In this context related research of the newly proposed amorphous-crystalline heterostructures have lately surged since they combine the superior advantages of amorphous- and crystalline-phase structures, showing unusual atomic arrangements in heterointerfaces. Nonetheless, there has been much less efforts in systematic analysis and summary of the amorphous-crystalline heterostructures to examine their complicated interfacial interactions and elusory active sites. The critical structure-activity correlation and electrocatalytic mechanism remain rather elusive. In this review, the recent advances of amorphous-crystalline heterostructures in electrochemical energy conversion and storage fields are amply discussed and presented, along with remarks on the challenges and perspectives. Initially, the fundamental characteristics of amorphous-crystalline heterostructures are introduced to provide scientific viewpoints for structural understanding. Subsequently, the superiorities and current achievements of amorphous-crystalline heterostructures as highly efficient electrocatalysts/electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, supercapacitor, lithium-ion battery, and lithium-sulfur battery applications are elaborated. At the end of this review, future outlooks and opportunities on amorphous-crystalline heterostructures are also put forward to promote their further development and application in the field of clean energy.
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- Yachao Jin
- Institute of Energy Supply Technology for High-end Equipment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Supply Technology for High-end Equipment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Supply Technology for High-end Equipment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Supply Technology for High-end Equipment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210044, P. R. China
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Dong Y, Wu Y, Wang X, Wang H, Ren J, Wang P, Pan L, Wang G, Wang R. Biomimicry-inspired fish scale-like Ni 3N/FeNi 3N/NF superhydrophilic/superaerophobic nanoarrays displaying high electrocatalytic performance. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:1813-1823. [PMID: 36602118 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05911h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The mass transfer efficiency and structural stability of the electrode are critical for industrialized water electrolysis operations. Herein, the biomimicry-inspired design of Ni3N/FeNi3N/NF nanoarrays with a fish scale-like structure, which endowed the Ni3N/FeNi3N/NF nanoarrays with rapid infiltration of aqueous solution within 60 ms and 169° bubble contact angle, is demonstrated. The optimal Ni3N/FeNi3N/NF sample displayed catalytic activity with hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) overpotentials of only 48 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and 102 mV at 100 mA cm-2. Similarly, the overpotential of the anodic-coupled urea oxidation reaction (UOR) was only 1.3 V at 10 mA cm-2 and 1.35 V at 100 mA cm-2. Besides, the small impact resulting from the rapid bubble extraction within the Ni3N/FeNi3N/NF nanoarrays ensured excellent HER cycling stability over 100 h at a current density of 50 mA cm-2. The further scale-up experiment suggests the industrialization prospects of the prepared Ni3N/FeNi3N/NF electrocatalysts.
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- Yucheng Dong
- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Cnr Kingsway and University Roads, Auckland Park, 2092, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Shandong Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd, Weifang, 261000, China
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- Shandong Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd, Weifang, 261000, China
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- Shandong Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd, Weifang, 261000, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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Zhao X, Liu M, Wang Y, Xiong Y, Yang P, Qin J, Xiong X, Lei Y. Designing a Built-In Electric Field for Efficient Energy Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19959-19979. [PMID: 36519975 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To utilize intermittent renewable energy as well as achieve the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality, various electrocatalytic devices have been developed. However, the electrocatalytic reactions, e.g., hydrogen evolution reaction/oxygen evolution reaction in overall water splitting, polysulfide conversion in lithium-sulfur batteries, formation/decomposition of lithium peroxide in lithium-oxygen batteries, and nitrate reduction reaction to degrade sewage, suffer from sluggish kinetics caused by multielectron transfer processes. Owing to the merits of accelerated charge transport, optimized adsorption/desorption of intermediates, raised conductivity, regulation of the reaction microenvironment, as well as ease to combine with geometric characteristics, the built-in electric field (BIEF) is expected to overcome the above problems. Here, we give a Review about the very recent progress of BIEF for efficient energy electrocatalysis. First, the construction strategies and the characterization methods (qualitative and quantitative analysis) of BIEF are summarized. Then, the up-to-date overviews of BIEF engineering in electrocatalysis, with attention on the electron structure optimization and reaction microenvironment modulation, are analyzed and discussed in detail. In the end, the challenges and perspectives of BIEF engineering are proposed. This Review gives a deep understanding on the design of electrocatalysts with BIEF for next-generation energy storage and electrocatalytic devices.
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- Xin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- Research Unit of Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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Wang S, Zhao R, Zheng T, Lu Z, Fang Y, Xie H, Wang W, Xue W. Rational Design of a Low-Dimensional and Metal-free Heterostructure for Efficient Water Oxidation: DFT and Experimental Studies. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:12562-12569. [PMID: 36191260 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A nitrogen-doped fullerene dimer is synthesized and compounded with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to construct a low-dimensional and metal-free 0D-1D heterostructure for electrocatalytic water oxidation. The (C59N)2/MWCNTs heterostructure exhibits a highly efficient performance, as verified by both first-principles density functional theory and experimental studies. The *O → *OOH process is confirmed as the rate-determining step of water oxidation. The negatively charged N-doping leads to electronic redistribution and intermolecular charge transfer and thus reduces the uphill free energies of intermediates on the (C59N)2/MWCNTs interface. Therefore, the (C59N)2/MWCNTs heterostructure has great potential to emit light and heat in metal-free-based electrocatalytic water oxidation.
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- Shuai Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang621010, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou310003, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, PR China
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Yang B, Luo D, Wu S, Zhang N, Ye J. Nanoscale hetero-interfaces for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic water splitting. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:587-616. [PMID: 36212680 PMCID: PMC9543084 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2125827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
As green and sustainable methods to produce hydrogen energy, photocatalytic and electrochemical water splitting have been widely studied. In order to find efficient photocatalysts and electrocatalysts, materials with various composition, size, and surface/interface are investigated. In recent years, constructing suitable nanoscale hetero-interfaces can not only overcome the disadvantages of the single-phase material, but also possibly provide new functionalities. In this review, we systematically introduce the fundamental understanding and experimental progress in nanoscale hetero-interface engineering to design and fabricate photocatalytic and electrocatalytic materials for water splitting. The basic principles of photo-/electro-catalytic water splitting and the fundamentals of nanoscale hetero-interfaces are briefly introduced. The intrinsic behaviors of nanoscale hetero-interfaces on electrocatalysts and photocatalysts are summarized, which are the electronic structure modulation, space charge separation, charge/electron/mass transfer, support effect, defect effect, and synergistic effect. By highlighting the main characteristics of hetero-interfaces, the main roles of hetero-interfaces for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic water splitting are discussed, including excellent electronic structure, efficient charge separation, lower reaction energy barriers, faster charge/electron/mass transfer, more active sites, higher conductivity, and higher stability on hetero-interfaces. Following above analysis, the developments of electrocatalysts and photocatalysts with hetero-structures are systematically reviewed.
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- Baopeng Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Wu K, Niu Y, Liu N, Lyu C, Li H, Hu P, Zhu X, Jia B, Lau WM, Zheng J. Two-dimensional CoP-Ni2P heterostructure nanosheets intertwined with carbon nanotubes as catalysts for enhanced hydrogen generation and urea oxidation. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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