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Gicha BB, Tufa LT, Nwaji N, Hu X, Lee J. Advances in All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Commercialization. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:172. [PMID: 38619762 PMCID: PMC11018734 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01385-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Solid-state batteries are commonly acknowledged as the forthcoming evolution in energy storage technologies. Recent development progress for these rechargeable batteries has notably accelerated their trajectory toward achieving commercial feasibility. In particular, all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) that rely on lithium-sulfur reversible redox processes exhibit immense potential as an energy storage system, surpassing conventional lithium-ion batteries. This can be attributed predominantly to their exceptional energy density, extended operational lifespan, and heightened safety attributes. Despite these advantages, the adoption of ASSLSBs in the commercial sector has been sluggish. To expedite research and development in this particular area, this article provides a thorough review of the current state of ASSLSBs. We delve into an in-depth analysis of the rationale behind transitioning to ASSLSBs, explore the fundamental scientific principles involved, and provide a comprehensive evaluation of the main challenges faced by ASSLSBs. We suggest that future research in this field should prioritize plummeting the presence of inactive substances, adopting electrodes with optimum performance, minimizing interfacial resistance, and designing a scalable fabrication approach to facilitate the commercialization of ASSLSBs.
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- Birhanu Bayissa Gicha
- Research Institute of Materials Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Materials Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106, Warsaw, Poland
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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Yonas S, Gicha BB, Adhikari S, Sabir FK, Tran VT, Nwaji N, Gonfa BA, Tufa LT. Electric-Field-Assisted Synthesis of Cu/MoS 2 Nanostructures for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:495. [PMID: 38675306 PMCID: PMC11052344 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Molybdenum sulfide-oxide (MoS2, MS) emerges as the prime electrocatalyst candidate demonstrating hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity comparable to platinum (Pt). This study presents a facile electrochemical approach for fabricating a hybrid copper (Cu)/MoS2 (CMS) nanostructure thin-film electrocatalyst directly onto nickel foam (NF) without a binder or template. The synthesized CMS nanostructures were characterized utilizing energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrochemical methods. The XRD result revealed that the Cu metal coating on MS results in the creation of an extremely crystalline CMS nanostructure with a well-defined interface. The hybrid nanostructures demonstrated higher hydrogen production, attributed to the synergistic interplay of morphology and electron distribution at the interface. The nanostructures displayed a significantly low overpotential of -149 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 117 mV dec-1, indicating enhanced catalytic activity compared to pristine MoS2.This research underscores the significant enhancement of the HER performance and conductivity achieved by CMS, showcasing its potential applications in renewable energy.
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- Surra Yonas
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama P.O. Box 1888, Ethiopia (F.K.S.)
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- Research Institute of Materials Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physics, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama P.O. Box 1888, Ethiopia (F.K.S.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Phenikaa University, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam;
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama P.O. Box 1888, Ethiopia (F.K.S.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama P.O. Box 1888, Ethiopia (F.K.S.)
- Research Institute of Materials Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea;
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Kumari S, Sharma V, Soni S, Sharma A, Thakur A, Kumar S, Dhama K, Sharma AK, Bhatia SK. Layered double hydroxides and their tailored hybrids/composites: Progressive trends for delivery of natural/synthetic-drug/cosmetic biomolecules. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117171. [PMID: 37734578 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are well-known and important class of hydrotalcite-type anionic clays (HTs) materials that are cost-effective with additional advantages of facile synthesis, composition, tenability, and reusability. These convincing characteristics are liable for their applications in various fields related to energy, environment, catalysis, biomedical, and biotechnology. HTs/LDHs are generally synthesized from low cost abundantly available chemical precursors through the aqueous synthetic pathways under mild reaction conditions. These materials can be termed green materials based on their non-toxic nature, availability of precursors, facile and low-cost production using aqueous medium conditions with less hazardous effluents. Diverse and fascinating characteristics have been attributed to HTs/LDHs like anion exchange ability, surface basicity, biocompatibility, controlled release of the anion specific area, porosity, easy surface modification, and pH dependent biodegradability. Hence, HTs/LDHs and their modified and/or functionalized nanohybrids/nanocomposites are reported as the potential drug delivery carriers with a capability to stabilize the susceptible bioactive molecules, may enhance the solubility of poorly soluble drugs along with controlled drug/bioactive molecule release and delivery. These clay and bioactive hybrid materials have good biocompatibility, less cytotoxicity, and better site-targeting with improved cellular uptake than that of free parent biomolecules. These lamellar solids of micro/nanostructure are compatible, host-guest materials and able to fabricate with drugs/cosmeceutical/bio- or synthetic polymers without any change in their molecular structure and reactivity along with improvement in their stabilities. Other important features are facile synthesis, basicity, high stability with easy storage, and efficient administration with low bio-toxicity. This study enlightens the applications of HTs/LDHs along with their hybrids/composites in the field of drug/cosmeceutical/gene delivery systems of natural/synthetic biomolecules.
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- Sonika Kumari
- Department of Chemistry, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India; Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India
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- Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh, 160019, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India; Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India; Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India.
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- Department of Zoology, DAV College, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144008, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173230, India
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243122, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Amity University, Sector 82 A, IT City Rd, Block D, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 140306, India.
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- Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Konkuk University, Hwayang-dong Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, South Korea; Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Hwayang-dong Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
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Kumari S, Sharma A, Kumar S, Thakur A, Thakur R, Bhatia SK, Sharma AK. Multifaceted potential applicability of hydrotalcite-type anionic clays from green chemistry to environmental sustainability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135464. [PMID: 35760140 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrotalcite-like anionic clays (HTs) also known as Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been developed as multifunctional materials in numerous applications related to catalysis, adsorption, and ion-exchange processes. These materials constitute an important class of ionic lamellar solid clays of Brucite-like structure which comprise of consecutive layers of divalent and trivalent metal cations with charge balancing anions and water molecules in interlayer space. These materials have received increasing attention in research due to their interesting properties namely layered structure, ease of preparation, flexible tunability, ability to intercalate different types of anions, electronic properties, high thermal stability, high biocompatibility, and easy biodegradation. Moreover, HTs/LDHs have unique tailorable and tuneable characteristics such as both acidic and basic sites, anion exchange capability, surface area, basal spacing, memory effect, and also exhibit high exchange capacities, which makes them versatile materials for a wide range of applications and extended their horizons to diverse areas of science and technology. This study enlightens the various rational researches related to the synthetic methods and features focusing on synthesis and/or fabrication with other hybrids and their applications. The diverse applications (namely catalyst, adsorbent to toxic chemicals, agrochemicals management, non-toxic flame retardants, and recycling of plastics) of these multifunctional materials related to a clean and sustainable environment were also summarized.
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- Sonika Kumari
- Department of Chemistry, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Career Point University, Tikker - Kharwarian, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 176041, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173230, India
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- Department of Zoology, DAV College, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171005, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India.
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Recent Advances Regarding Precious Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Acidic Water Splitting. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152618. [PMID: 35957050 PMCID: PMC9370661 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Electrochemical water splitting has wide applicability in preparing high-density green energy. The Proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis system is a promising technique for the generation of hydrogen due to its high electrolytic efficiency, safety and reliability, compactness, and quick response to renewable energy sources. However, the instability of catalysts for electrochemical water splitting under operating conditions limits their practical applications. Until now, only precious metal-based materials have met the requirements for rigorous long-term stability and high catalytic activity under acid conditions. In this review, the recent progress made in this regard is presented and analyzed to clarify the role of precious metals in the promotion of the electrolytic decomposition of water. Reducing precious metal loading, enhancing catalytic activity, and improving catalytic lifetime are crucial directions for developing a new generation of PEM water electrolysis catalysts. A summary of the synthesis of high-performance catalysts based on precious metals and an analysis of the factors affecting catalytic performance were derived from a recent investigation. Finally, we present the remaining challenges and future perspectives as guidelines for practical use.
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Li K, Li S, Li Q, Liu H, Yao W, Wang Q, Chai L. Design of a high-performance ternary LDHs containing Ni, Co and Mn for arsenate removal. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 427:127865. [PMID: 34848069 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To cope with the current serious arsenate pollution problem, a new ternary layered double hydroxides (LDHs) containing Ni, Co and Mn with good performance was developed, guiding by DFT calculations. First, Ni, Co and Mn were screened as the metal sources to constitute the LDHs, due to their high ionic charge density. Then, Ni(II), Co(II) and Mn(III)-O octahedra were selected as the primary units for structuring the LDHs, because of their good chemical activity. Meanwhile, the ratio of metals in the ternary LDHs, favoring for arsenate removal, was optimized at 1:2:1. In addition, the synergistic effect among various metals in the LDHs was considered. The results suggested that in the case of single doping, all three metals can act as the center to promote chemical activity independently. On the contrary, when combined together, there is only one unilateral active center. Moreover, the existence of ligand covalent bonds between arsenate and LDHs was confirmed. Finally, a promising new NiCo2Mn-LDHs with the maximum adsorption capacity of 407.23 mg/g for arsenate removal had been prepared.
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- Kaizhong Li
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, Changsha 410083, China; Water Pollution Control Technology Key Lab of Hunan Province, Changsha 410004, China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, Changsha 410083, China; Water Pollution Control Technology Key Lab of Hunan Province, Changsha 410004, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, Changsha 410083, China; Water Pollution Control Technology Key Lab of Hunan Province, Changsha 410004, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China; Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, Changsha 410083, China; Water Pollution Control Technology Key Lab of Hunan Province, Changsha 410004, China
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Qian S, Huang G, Zhu T, Zhang Y, Tang W, Yu R. Facile Synthesis of Amorphous MoCo Lamellar Hydroxide for Alkaline Water Oxidation. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202101666. [PMID: 34738738 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To find an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst with satisfactory catalytic performance and affordable cost is of great importance to the development of many new energy devices. In this work, a simple and effective strategy was developed to synthesize a series of amorphous MoCo lamellar hydroxide through one-step chemical co-precipitation. Systematic investigations showed that different functional agents (2-methylimidazole, NaOH, NH4 OH) in the fabrication process resulted in different micromorphology of the catalyst, thus influencing its electrocatalytic performance. Also, adding various amounts of Mo could influence the intrinsic catalytic properties. Samples synthesized with appropriate functional agent addition and optimized Mo addition exhibited amorphous nature and bent nanosheet morphology, as well as highest intrinsic catalytic activity, showing a low overpotential of 290 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a small Tafel slope of 55 mV dec-1 in 1 m KOH solution. Additionally, the catalytic performance of the sample showed just small decay after 50 h chronopotentiometry test and 3000 cyclic voltammetry cycles, exhibiting the ultra-stable catalytic activity of the catalyst. This work provides a possible large-scale commercial production strategy of OER catalysts with promising performance and low fabrication cost.
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- Shengtai Qian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 100191, Beijing, P. R. China
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Recent Progress on Transition Metal Based Layered Double Hydroxides Tailored for Oxygen Electrode Reactions. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11111394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), namely, so-called oxygen electrode reactions, are two fundamental half-cell reactions in the energy storage and conversion devices, e.g., zinc–air batteries and fuel cells. However, the oxygen electrode reactions suffer from sluggish kinetics, large overpotential and complicated reaction paths, and thus require efficient and stable electrocatalysts. Transition-metal-based layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and their derivatives have displayed excellent catalytic performance, suggesting a major contribution to accelerate electrochemical reactions. The rational regulation of electronic structure, defects, and coordination environment of active sites via various functionalized strategies, including tuning the chemical composition, structural architecture, and topotactic transformation process of LDHs precursors, has a great influence on the resulting electrocatalytic behavior. In addition, an in-depth understanding of the structural performance and chemical-composition-performance relationships of LDHs-based electrocatalysts can promote further rational design and optimization of high-performance electrocatalysts. Finally, prospects for the design of efficient and stable LDHs-based materials, for mass-production and large-scale application in practice, are discussed.
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Cobalt-Iron-Phosphate Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalyst for Solar-Driven Alkaline Seawater Electrolyzer. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11112989. [PMID: 34835753 PMCID: PMC8624952 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Seawater splitting represents an inexpensive and attractive route for producing hydrogen, which does not require a desalination process. Highly active and durable electrocatalysts are required to sustain seawater splitting. Herein we report the phosphidation-based synthesis of a cobalt–iron–phosphate ((Co,Fe)PO4) electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) toward alkaline seawater splitting. (Co,Fe)PO4 demonstrates high HER activity and durability in alkaline natural seawater (1 M KOH + seawater), delivering a current density of 10 mA/cm2 at an overpotential of 137 mV. Furthermore, the measured potential of the electrocatalyst ((Co,Fe)PO4) at a constant current density of −100 mA/cm2 remains very stable without noticeable degradation for 72 h during the continuous operation in alkaline natural seawater, demonstrating its suitability for seawater applications. Furthermore, an alkaline seawater electrolyzer employing the non-precious-metal catalysts demonstrates better performance (1.625 V at 10 mA/cm2) than one employing precious metal ones (1.653 V at 10 mA/cm2). The non-precious-metal-based alkaline seawater electrolyzer exhibits a high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency (12.8%) in a commercial silicon solar cell.
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