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Adhikari S, Steinmann SN, Arunachalam M, Kang SH, Kim DH. Unraveling the Oxidation Kinetics Through Electronic Structure Regulation of MnCo 2O 4.5@Ni 3S 2 p-n Junction for Urea-Assisted Electrocatalytic Activity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311548. [PMID: 38850179 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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A promising strategy to boost electrocatalytic performance is via assembly of hetero-nanostructured electrocatalysts that delivers the essential specific surface area and also active sites by lowering the reaction barrier. However, the challenges associated with the intricate designs and mechanisms remain underexplored. Therefore, the present study constructs a p-n junction in a free-standing MnCo2O4.5@Ni3S2 on Ni-Foam. The space-charge region's electrical characteristics is dramatically altered by the formed p-n junction, which enhances the electron transfer process for urea-assisted electrocatalytic water splitting (UOR). The optimal MnCo2O4.5@Ni3S2 electrocatalyst results in greater oxygen evolution reactivity (OER) than pure systems, delivering an overpotential of only 240 mV. Remarkably, upon employing as UOR electrode the required potential decreases to 30 mV. The impressive performance of the designed catalyst is attributed to the enhanced electrical conductivity, greater number of electrochemical active sites, and improved redox activity due to the junction interface formed between p-MnCo2O4.5 and n-Ni3S2. There are strong indications that the in situ formed extreme-surface NiOOH, starting from Ni3S2, boosts the electrocatalytic activity, i.e., the electrochemical surface reconstruction generates the active species. In conclusion, this work presents a high-performance p-n junction design for broad use, together with a viable and affordable UOR electrocatalyst.
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- Sangeeta Adhikari
- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie UMR 5182, 46 allée d'Italie, Lyon, F-69364, France
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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Parveen M, Tahira A, Mahar IA, Bhatti MA, Dawi E, Nafady A, Alshammari RH, Vigolo B, Qi K, Ibupoto ZH. Green structure orienting and reducing agents of wheat peel extract induced abundant surface oxygen vacancies and transformed the nanoflake morphology of NiO into a plate-like shape with enhanced non-enzymatic urea sensing application. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34122-34135. [PMID: 38019984 PMCID: PMC10661683 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06296a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Researchers are increasingly focusing on using biomass waste for green synthesis of nanostructured materials since green reducing, capping, stabilizing and orientation agents play a significant role in final application. Wheat peel extract contains a rich source of reducing and structure orienting agents that are not utilized for morphological transformation of NiO nanostructures. Our study focuses on the role of wheat peel extract in morphological transformation during the synthesis of NiO nanostructures as well as in non-enzymatic electrochemical urea sensing. It was observed that the morphological transformation of NiO flakes into nanoplatelets took place in the presence of wheat peel extract during the preparation of NiO nanostructures and that both the lateral size and thickness of the nanostructures were significantly reduced. Wheat peel extract was also found to reduce the optical band gap of NiO. A NiO nanostructure prepared with 5 mL of wheat peel extract (sample 2) was highly efficient for the detection of urea without the use of urease enzyme. It has been demonstrated that the induced modification of NiO nanoplatelets through the use of structure-orienting agents in the wheat peel has enhanced their electrochemical performance. A linear range of 0.1 mM to 13 mM was achieved with a detection limit of 0.003 mM in the proposed urea sensor. The performance of the presented non-enzymatic urea sensor was evaluated in terms of selectivity, stability, reproducibility, and practical application, and the results were highly satisfactory. As a result of the high surface active sites on sample 2, the low charge transfer resistance, as well as the high exposure to the surface active sites of wheat peel extract, sample 2 demonstrated enhanced performance. The wheat peel extract could be used for the green synthesis of a wide range of nanostructured materials, particularly metal/metal oxides for various electrochemical applications.
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- Mehnaz Parveen
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sindh Jamshoro 76080 Sindh Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mirs Sindh Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sindh Jamshoro 76080 Sindh Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, University of Sindh Jamshoro 76080 Sindh Pakistan
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- College of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Sciences, Ajman University P.O. Box 346 United Arab Emirates
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Dali University Dali Yunnan 671000 China
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Preparation of NiCuGO composite and investigation of its electrocatalytic properties in methanol oxidation. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Santhosh S, Teller H, Schechter A, Kalarikkal N. Effect of Mn Doped Ni−Co Mixed Oxide Catalysts on Urea Oxidation. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Shilpa Santhosh
- International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam 686 560 Kerala India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences Ariel University Ariel 40700 Israel
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- Department of Chemical Sciences Ariel University Ariel 40700 Israel
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- International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam 686 560 Kerala India
- School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam 686 560 Kerala India
- School of Pure and Applied Physics Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam 686 560 Kerala India
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Sridhar V, Park H. Coordination Polymer Framework-Derived Ni-N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes for Electro-Oxidation of Urea. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062048. [PMID: 35329497 PMCID: PMC8955885 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Electrochemical oxidation of urea (UOR) is critical in the removal of urea from wastewater and energy conservation and storage. Nickel-based catalysts are widely used for urea-ORR, but in all cases, the nickel must be hybridized with carbon materials to improve its conductivity. In this manuscript, we demonstrate the synthesis of a nickel-decorated carbon nanotube (Ni-NCNT) by simple microwave pyrolysis of Dabco (1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)-based coordination polymer frameworks (CPF). The surface structure, morphology and chemical composition of Ni-NCNT were characterized by Raman spectrum, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis. SEM studies showed micrometer-long bamboo-shaped CNTs with nickel nanoparticles anchored to the walls and inside the nanotubes. A structural study by TEM and Raman spectra showed that carbon nanotubes are rich in defects due to the presence of nitrogen, and this was confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) maps. When applied as electrocatalysts in urea oxidation reactions (UOR), our newly developed Ni-NCNT shows excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability, making it a versatile catalyst in energy generation and mitigating water contamination.
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- Vadahanambi Sridhar
- Global Core Research Centre for Ships and Offshore Plants (GCRC-SOP), Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
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- Global Core Research Centre for Ships and Offshore Plants (GCRC-SOP), Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
- Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-51-510-2730
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Hefnawy MA, Fadlallah SA, El-Sherif RM, Medany SS. Synergistic effect of Cu-doped NiO for enhancing urea electrooxidation: Comparative electrochemical and DFT studies. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS 2022; 896:162857. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.162857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Putri YMTA, Jiwanti PK, Irkham, Gunlazuardi J, Einaga Y, Ivandini TA. Nickel–Cobalt Modified Boron-doped Diamond as an Electrode for a Urea/H2O2 Fuel Cell. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Yulia M T A Putri
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Depok, Jakarta 16-424, Indonesia
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- Nanotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Keio University, Hiyoshi 3-14-1, Yokohama, 223-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Depok, Jakarta 16-424, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Keio University, Hiyoshi 3-14-1, Yokohama, 223-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Depok, Jakarta 16-424, Indonesia
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Catalytic and Photocatalytic Electrospun Nanofibers for Hydrogen Generation from Ammonia Borane Complex: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13142290. [PMID: 34301047 PMCID: PMC8309258 DOI: 10.3390/polym13142290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Hydrogen (H2) is a promising renewable energy source that can replace fossil fuels since it can solve several environmental and economic issues. However, the widespread usage of H2 is constrained by its storage and safety issues. Many researchers consider solid materials with an excellent capacity for H2 storage and generation as the solution for most H2-related issues. Among solid materials, ammonia borane (abbreviated hereafter as AB) is considered one of the best hydrogen storage materials due to its extraordinary H2 content and small density. However, the process must be conducted in the presence of efficient catalysts to obtain a reasonable amount of generated H2. Electrospun nanofibrous catalysts are a new class of efficient catalysts that involves the usage of polymers. Here, a comprehensive review of the ceramic-supported electrospun NF catalysts for AB hydrolysis is presented, with a special focus on catalytic and photolytic performance and preparation steps. Photocatalytic AB hydrolysis was discussed in detail due to its importance and promising results. AB photocatalytic hydrolysis mechanisms under light were also explained. Electrospun catalysts show excellent activity for AB hydrolysis with good recyclability. Kinetics studies show that the AB hydrolysis reaction is independent of AB concentration and the first-order reaction of NF catalysts.
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A composite of graphitic carbon nitride and Vulcan carbon as an effective catalyst support for Ni in direct urea fuel cells. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Abd El-Lateef HM, Almulhim NF, Alaulamie AA, Saleh M, Mohamed IM. Design of ultrafine nickel oxide nanostructured material for enhanced electrocatalytic oxidation of urea: Physicochemical and electrochemical analyses. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Lolla D, Abutaleb A, Kashfipour MA, Chase GG. Polarized Catalytic Polymer Nanofibers. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12182859. [PMID: 31491866 PMCID: PMC6766048 DOI: 10.3390/ma12182859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Molecular scale modifications were achieved by spontaneous polarization which is favored in enhancements of β-crystallization phase inside polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers (NFs). These improvements were much more effective in nano and submicron fibers compared to fibers with relatively larger diameters. Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) supported by nanofibrous membranes opened new vistas in filtration, catalysis, and serving as most reliable resources in numerous other industrial applications. In this research, hydrogenation of phenol was studied as a model to test the effectiveness of polarized PVDF nanofiber support embedded with agglomerated palladium (Pd) metallic nanoparticle diameters ranging from 5–50 nm supported on polymeric PVDF NFs with ~200 nm in cross-sectional diameters. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and other analytical analysis revealed both molecular and surface morphological changes associated with polarization treatment. The results showed that the fibers mats heated to their curie temperature (150 °C) increased the catalytic activity and decreased the selectivity by yielding substantial amounts of undesired product (cyclohexanol) alongside with the desired product (cyclohexanone). Over 95% phenol conversion with excellent cyclohexanone selectivity was obtained less than nine hours of reaction using the polarized PVDF nanofibers as catalytic support structures.
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- Dinesh Lolla
- Biosciences and Water Filtration Division, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA.
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