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Sanjuán I, Kumbhar V, Chanda V, Machado RRL, Jaato BN, Braun M, Mahbub MAA, Bendt G, Hagemann U, Heidelmann M, Schuhmann W, Andronescu C. Tunable Syngas Formation at Industrially Relevant Current Densities via CO 2 Electroreduction and Hydrogen Evolution over Ni and Fe-derived Catalysts obtained via One-Step Pyrolysis of Polybenzoxazine Based Composites. Small 2024:e2305958. [PMID: 38169107 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Simultaneous electroreduction of CO2 and H2 O to syngas can provide a sustainable feed for established processes used to synthesize carbon-based chemicals. The synthesis of MOx /M-N-Cs (M = Ni, Fe) electrocatalysts reported via one-step pyrolysis that shows increased performance during syngas electrosynthesis at high current densities with adaptable H2 /CO ratios, e.g., for the Fischer-Tropsch process. When embedded in gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) with optimized hydrophobicity, the NiOx /Ni-N-C catalyst produces syngas (H2 /CO = 0.67) at -200 mA cm-2 while for the FeOx /Fe-N-C syngas production occurs at ≈-150 mA cm-2 . By tuning the electrocatalyst's microenvironment, stable operation for >3 h at -200 mA cm-2 is achieved with the NiOx /Ni-N-C GDE. Post-electrolysis characterization revealed that the restructuring of the catalyst via reduction of NiOx to metallic Ni NPs still enables stable operation of the electrode at -200 mA cm-2 , when embedded in an optimized microenvironment. The ionomer and additives used in the catalyst layer are important for the observed stable operation. Operando Raman measurements confirm the presence of NiOx during CO formation and indicate weak adsorption of CO on the catalyst surface.
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- Ignacio Sanjuán
- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstaße 7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- ICAN - Interdisciplinary Center for Analytics on the Nanoscale, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- ICAN - Interdisciplinary Center for Analytics on the Nanoscale, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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Segets D, Andronescu C, Apfel UP. Accelerating CO 2 electrochemical conversion towards industrial implementation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7950. [PMID: 38040758 PMCID: PMC10692087 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43762-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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Despite significant progress in CO2 conversion field, there remains a significant gap between fundamental research and the industrial demands. This Comment discusses key performance parameters for industrial applications and outlines current limitations in the field.
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- Doris Segets
- Institute for Energy and Materials Processes-Particle Science and Technology, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Osterfelderstraße 3, 46047, Oberhausen, Germany.
- Inorganic Chemistry I-Technical Electrochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany.
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Kim M, Batsa Tetteh E, Krysiak OA, Savan A, Xiao B, Piotrowiak TH, Andronescu C, Ludwig A, Dong Chung T, Schuhmann W. Acidic Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysis at High-Entropy Alloys Correlates with its Composition-Dependent Potential of Zero Charge. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310069. [PMID: 37537136 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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The vast possibilities in the elemental combinations of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) make it essential to discover activity descriptors for establishing rational electrocatalyst design principles. Despite the increasing attention on the potential of zero charge (PZC) of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalyst, neither the PZC of HEAs nor the impact of the PZC on the HER activity at HEAs has been described. Here, we use scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) to determine the PZC and the HER activities of various elemental compositions of a Pt-Pd-Ru-Ir-Ag thin-film HEA materials library (HEA-ML) with high statistical reliability. Interestingly, the PZC of Pt-Pd-Ru-Ir-Ag is linearly correlated with its composition-weighted average work function. The HER current density in acidic media positively correlates with the PZC, which can be explained by the preconcentration of H+ in the electrical double layer at potentials negative of the PZC.
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- Moonjoo Kim
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, D-45141, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
- ZGH, Ruhr, University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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Scanning electrochemical probe microscopy (SEPM) techniques can disclose the local electrochemical reactivity of interfaces in single-entity and sub-entity studies. Operando SEPM measurements consist of using a SEPM tip to investigate the performance of electrocatalysts, while the reactivity of the interface is simultaneously modulated. This powerful combination can correlate electrochemical activity with changes in surface properties, e.g., topography and structure, as well as provide insight into reaction mechanisms. The focus of this review is to reveal the recent progress in local SEPM measurements of the catalytic activity of a surface toward the reduction and evolution of O2 and H2 and electrochemical conversion of CO2. The capabilities of SEPMs are showcased, and the possibility of coupling other techniques to SEPMs is presented. Emphasis is given to scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM), electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (EC-STM), and scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM).
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- Carla Santana Santos
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III, Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III, Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III, Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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Angel S, Braun M, Alkan B, Landers J, Salamon S, Wende H, Andronescu C, Schulz C, Wiggers H. Spray-Flame Synthesis of LaFe xCo 1-xO 3 ( x = 0.2, 0.3) Perovskite Nanoparticles for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Water Splitting: Effect of Precursor Chemistry (Acetates and Nitrates). J Phys Chem A 2023; 127:2564-2576. [PMID: 36896577 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.2c06601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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The product properties of mixed oxide nanoparticles generated via spray-flame synthesis depend on an intricate interplay of solvent and precursor chemistries in the processed solution. The effect of two different sets of metal precursors, acetates and nitrates, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol (35 Vol.%) and 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA, 65 Vol.%) was investigated for the synthesis of LaFexCo1-xO3 (x = 0.2, 0.3) perovskites. Regardless of the set of precursors, similar particle-size distributions (dp = 8-11 nm) were obtained and a few particles with sizes above 20 nm were identified with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. Using acetates as precursors, inhomogeneous La, Fe, and Co elemental distributions were obtained for all particle sizes according to energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) mappings, connected to the formation of multiple secondary phases such as oxygen-deficient La3(FexCo1-x)3O8 brownmillerite or La4(FexCo1-x)3O10 Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) structures besides the main trigonal perovskite phase. For samples synthesized from nitrates, inhomogeneous elemental distributions were observed for large particles only where La and Fe enrichment occurred in combination with the formation of a secondary La2(FexCo1-x)O4 RP phase. Such variations can be attributed to reactions in the solution prior to injection in the flame as well as precursor-dependent variations in in-flame reactions. Therefore, the precursor solutions were analyzed by temperature-dependent attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) measurements. The acetate-based precursor solutions indicated the partial conversion of, mainly La and Fe, acetates to metal 2-ethylhexanoates. In the nitrate-based solutions, esterification of ethanol and 2-EHA played the most important role. The synthesized nanoparticle samples were characterized by BET (Brunauer, Emmett, Teller), FTIR, Mössbauer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). All samples were tested as oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts, and similar electrocatalytic activities were recorded when evaluating the potential required to reach 10 mA/cm2 current density (∼1.61 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)).
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- Steven Angel
- EMPI, Institute for Energy and Materials Processes - Reactive Fluids, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
- CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
- CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- EMPI, Institute for Energy and Materials Processes - Reactive Fluids, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
- CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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- EMPI, Institute for Energy and Materials Processes - Reactive Fluids, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
- CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47048 Duisburg, Germany
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Banko L, Tetteh EB, Kostka A, Piotrowiak TH, Krysiak OA, Hagemann U, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W, Ludwig A. Microscale Combinatorial Libraries for the Discovery of High-Entropy Materials. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2207635. [PMID: 36542651 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Polyelemental material systems, specifically high-entropy alloys, promise unprecedented properties. Due to almost unlimited combinatorial possibilities, their exploration and exploitation is hard. This challenge is addressed by co-sputtering combined with shadow masking to produce a multitude of microscale combinatorial libraries in one deposition process. These thin-film composition spreads on the microscale cover unprecedented compositional ranges of high-entropy alloy systems and enable high-throughput characterization of thousands of compositions for electrocatalytic energy conversion reactions using nanoscale scanning electrochemical cell microscopy. The exemplary exploration of the composition space of two high-entropy alloy systems provides electrocatalytic activity maps for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution as well as oxygen reduction reactions. Activity optima in the system Ru-Rh-Pd-Ir-Pt are identified, and active noble-metal lean compositions in the system Co-Ni-Mo-Pd-Pt are discovered. This illustrates that the proposed microlibraries are a holistic discovery platform to master the multidimensionality challenge of polyelemental systems.
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- Lars Banko
- Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Zentrum für Grenzflächendominierte Höchstleistungswerkstoffe (ZGH), Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Analytics on the Nanoscale (ICAN), University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz Straße 199, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
- Zentrum für Grenzflächendominierte Höchstleistungswerkstoffe (ZGH), Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801, Bochum, Germany
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Varhade S, Tetteh EB, Saddeler S, Schumacher S, Aiyappa HB, Bendt G, Schulz S, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Crystal Plane-Related Oxygen-Evolution Activity of Single Hexagonal Co 3 O 4 Spinel Particles. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203474. [PMID: 36423237 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline electrolyte of hexagonal spinel Co3 O4 nanoparticles derived using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) is correlated with scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy images of the droplet landing sites. A unique way to deconvolute the intrinsic catalytic activity of individual crystal facets of the hexagonal Co3 O4 spinel particle is demonstrated in terms of the turnover frequency (TOF) of surface Co atoms. The top surface exposing 111 crystal planes displayed a thickness-dependent TOF with a TOF of about 100 s-1 at a potential of 1.8 V vs. RHE and a particle thickness of 100 nm. The edge of the particle exposing (110) planes, however, showed an average TOF of 270±68 s-1 at 1.8 V vs. RHE and no correlation with particle thickness. The higher atomic density of Co atoms on the edge surface (2.5 times of the top) renders the overall catalytic activity of the edge planes significantly higher than that of the top planes. The use of a free-diffusing Os complex in the alkaline electrolyte revealed the low electrical conductivity through individual particles, which explains the thickness-dependent TOF of the top planes and could be a reason for the low activity of the top (111) planes.
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- Swapnil Varhade
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany.,Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstrasse 7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg Essen, Carl-Benz-Strasse 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstrasse 7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstrasse 7, 45141, Essen, Germany.,Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Strasse 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg Essen, Carl-Benz-Strasse 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany.,Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Strasse 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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Schumacher S, Madauß L, Liebsch Y, Tetteh EB, Varhade S, Schuhmann W, Schleberger M, Andronescu C. Revealing the heterogeneity of large‐area MoS2 layers in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. ChemElectroChem 2022; 9:e202200586. [PMID: 36246850 PMCID: PMC9544614 DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The electrocatalytic activity concerning the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) of micrometer‐sized MoS2 layers transferred on a glassy carbon surface was evaluated by scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) in a high‐throughput approach. Multiple areas on single or multiple MoS2 layers were assessed using a hopping mode nanocapillary positioning with a hopping distance of 500 nm and a nanopipette size of around 55 nm. The locally recorded linear sweep voltammograms revealed a high lateral heterogeneity over the MoS2 sheet regarding their HER activity, with currents between −40 and −60 pA recorded at −0.89 V vs. reversible hygrogen electrode over about 4400 different measured areas on the MoS2 sheet. Stacked MoS2 layers did not show different electrocatalytic activity than the single MoS2 sheet, suggesting that the interlayer resistance influences the electrocatalytic activity less than the resistances induced by possible polymer residues or water layers formed between the transferred MoS2 sheet and the glassy carbon electrode.
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- Simon Schumacher
- Universität Duisburg-Essen Fakultät für Chemie: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Chemical Technology III GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Physik CENIDE GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universität Bochum Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie: Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universität Bochum Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie: Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Chemical Technology III Carl-Benz-Str. 199 D-47057 Duisburg GERMANY
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Braun M, Behrendt G, Krebs ML, Dimitri P, Kumar P, Sanjuán I, Cychy S, Brix AC, Morales DM, Hörlöck J, Hartke B, Muhler M, Schuhmann W, Behrens M, Andronescu C. Electrooxidation of Alcohols on Mixed Copper‐Cobalt Hydroxycarbonates in Alkaline Solution. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Michael Braun
- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Chemical Technology III GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Institute of Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Kiel University: Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Institute of Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Institute of Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Chemical Technology III GERMANY
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- University of Duisburg-Essen Faculty of Chemistry: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Fakultat fur Chemie Chemical Technology III GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universität Bochum Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie: Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universität Bochum Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie: Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) GERMANY
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fur Materialien und Energie GmbH Nachwuchsgruppe „Gestaltung des Sauerstoffentwicklungsmechanismus GERMANY
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- Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Theoretical Chemistry GERMANY
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- University of Kiel: Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Theoretical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universität Bochum Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie: Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr Universitat Bochum Fakultat fur Chemie und Biochemie Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) GERMANY
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- Universitat Kiel: Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Institute of Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat Duisburg-Essen Chemical Technology III Carl-Benz-Str. 199 D-47057 Duisburg GERMANY
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Cechanaviciute IA, Bobrowski T, Jambrec D, Krysiak OA, Brix AC, Braun M, Quast T, Wilde P, Morales DM, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Aerosol‐based synthesis of multi‐metallic electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution and glycerol oxidation. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universität Duisburg-Essen: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Technical Chemistry 3 GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fur Materialien und Energie GmbH Nachwuchsgruppe Gestaltung des Sauerstoffentwicklungsmechanismus GERMANY
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- University of Duisburg Essen - Campus Duisburg: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Technical Chemistry 3 GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytische Chemie Universitätsstr 150 44780 Bochum GERMANY
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Chanda V, Junqueira JRC, Sikdar N, Sanjuán I, Braun M, Dieckhöfer S, Seisel S, Andronescu C. A CuO
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4. Electrochemical Science Adv 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Vimanshu Chanda
- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitätsstraße 7 D‐45141 Essen Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D‐44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D‐44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitätsstraße 7 D‐45141 Essen Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitätsstraße 7 D‐45141 Essen Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D‐44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry, Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D‐44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitätsstraße 7 D‐45141 Essen Germany
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Sikdar N, Junqueira JRC, Öhl D, Dieckhöfer S, Quast T, Braun M, Aiyappa HB, Seisel S, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Redox Replacement of Silver on MOF-Derived Cu/C Nanoparticles on Gas Diffusion Electrodes for Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104249. [PMID: 35040207 PMCID: PMC9304169 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Bimetallic tandem catalysts have emerged as a promising strategy to locally increase the CO flux during electrochemical CO2 reduction, so as to maximize the rate of conversion to C-C-coupled products. Considering this, a novel Cu/C-Ag nanostructured catalyst has been prepared by a redox replacement process, in which the ratio of the two metals can be tuned by the replacement time. An optimum Cu/Ag composition with similarly sized particles showed the highest CO2 conversion to C2+ products compared to non-Ag-modified gas-diffusion electrodes. Gas chromatography and in-situ Raman measurements in a CO2 gas diffusion cell suggest the formation of top-bound linear adsorbed *CO followed by consumption of CO in the successive cascade steps, as evidenced by the increasingνC-H bands. These findings suggest that two mechanisms operate simultaneously towards the production of HCO2 H and C-C-coupled products on the Cu/Ag bimetallic surface.
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- Nivedita Sikdar
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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Brix AC, Dreyer M, Koul A, Krebs M, Rabe A, Hagemann U, Varhade S, Andronescu C, Behrens M, Schuhmann W, Morales DM. Structure‐Performance Relation of LaFe1‐xCoxO3 Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution, Isopropanol Oxidation and Glycerol Oxidation. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Ann Cathrin Brix
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analaytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat-GH Duisburg: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Kiel University: Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat-GH Duisburg: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat-GH Duisburg: Universitat Duisburg-Essen ICAN GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytical Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universitat-GH Duisburg: Universitat Duisburg-Essen Technical Chemistry 3 GERMANY
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- Kiel University: Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel Inorganic Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ruhr-Universitat Bochum Analytische Chemie Universitätsstr 150 44780 Bochum GERMANY
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fur Materialien und Energie GmbH Nachwuchsgruppe Gestaltung des Sauerstoffentwicklungsmechanismus GERMANY
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Huq F, Sanjuán I, Baha S, Braun M, Kostka A, Chanda V, Junqueira JRC, Sikdar N, Ludwig A, Andronescu C. Influence of the PTFE Membrane Thickness on the CO
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Electroreduction Performance of Sputtered Cu‐PTFE Gas Diffusion Electrodes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Faria Huq
- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- ZGH Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
- ZGH Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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Morales DM, Jambrec D, Kazakova MA, Braun M, Sikdar N, Koul A, Brix AC, Seisel S, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Electrocatalytic Conversion of Glycerol to Oxalate on Ni Oxide Nanoparticles-Modified Oxidized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Dulce M. Morales
- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, SB RAS, Lavrentieva 5, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry − Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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Junqueira JRC, O'Mara PB, Wilde P, Dieckhöfer S, Benedetti TM, Andronescu C, Tilley RD, Gooding JJ, Schuhmann W. Combining Nanoconfinement in Ag Core/Porous Cu Shell Nanoparticles with Gas Diffusion Electrodes for Improved Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction. ChemElectroChem 2021; 8:4848-4853. [PMID: 35909946 PMCID: PMC9303450 DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Bimetallic silver‐copper electrocatalysts are promising materials for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to fuels and multi‐carbon molecules. Here, we combine Ag core/porous Cu shell particles, which entrap reaction intermediates and thus facilitate the formation of C2+ products at low overpotentials, with gas diffusion electrodes (GDE). Mass transport plays a crucial role in the product selectivity in CO2RR. Conventional H‐cell configurations suffer from limited CO2 diffusion to the reaction zone, thus decreasing the rate of the CO2RR. In contrast, in the case of GDE‐based cells, the CO2RR takes place under enhanced mass transport conditions. Hence, investigation of the Ag core/porous Cu shell particles at the same potentials under different mass transport regimes reveals: (i) a variation of product distribution including C3 products, and (ii) a significant change in the local OH‐ activity under operation.
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- João R. C. Junqueira
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
- Electron Microscope Unit Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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Radha AV, Weiß S, Sanjuán I, Ertl M, Andronescu C, Breu J. The Effect of Interlayer Anion Grafting on Water Oxidation Electrocatalysis: A Comparative Study of Ni- and Co-Based Brucite-Type Layered Hydroxides, Layered Double Hydroxides and Hydroxynitrate Salts. Chemistry 2021; 27:16930-16937. [PMID: 34138493 PMCID: PMC9291102 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202100452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
The urge for carbon‐neutral green energy conversion and storage technologies has invoked the resurgence of interest in applying brucite‐type materials as low‐cost oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts in basic media. Transition metal layered hydroxides belonging to the brucite‐type structure family have been shown to display remarkable electrochemical activity. Recent studies on the earth‐abundant Fe3+ containing mössbauerite and Fe3+ rich Co−Fe layered oxyhydroxide carbonates have suggested that grafted interlayer anions might play a key role in OER catalysis. To probe the effect of such interlayer anion grafting in brucite‐like layered hydroxides, we report here a systematic study on the electrocatalytic performance of three distinct Ni and Co brucite‐type layered structures, namely, (i) brucite‐type M(OH)2 without any interlayer anions, (ii) LDHs with free interlayer anions, and (iii) hydroxynitrate salts with grafted interlayer anions. The electrochemical results indeed show that grafting has an evident impact on the electronic structure and the observed OER activity. Ni‐ and Co‐hydroxynitrate salts with grafted anions display notably earlier formations of the electrocatalytically active species. Particularly Co‐hydroxynitrate salts exhibit lower overpotentials at 10 mA cm−2 (η=0.34 V) and medium current densities of 100 mA cm−2 (η=0.40 V) compared to the corresponding brucite‐type hydroxides and LDH materials.
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- A V Radha
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany.,Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Technical Technology III and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Technical Technology III and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany.,Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstr. 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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Quast T, Varhade S, Saddeler S, Chen YT, Andronescu C, Schulz S, Schuhmann W. Single Particle Nanoelectrochemistry Reveals the Catalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction Activity of Co 3 O 4 Nanocubes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:23444-23450. [PMID: 34411401 PMCID: PMC8596605 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202109201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Co3O4 nanocubes are evaluated concerning their intrinsic electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by means of single‐entity electrochemistry. Scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) provides data on the electrocatalytic OER activity from several individual measurement areas covering one Co3O4 nanocube of a comparatively high number of individual particles with sufficient statistical reproducibility. Single‐particle‐on‐nanoelectrode measurements of Co3O4 nanocubes provide an accelerated stress test at highly alkaline conditions with current densities of up to 5.5 A cm−2, and allows to derive TOF values of up to 2.8×104 s−1 at 1.92 V vs. RHE for surface Co atoms of a single cubic nanoparticle. Obtaining such high current densities combined with identical‐location transmission electron microscopy allows monitoring the formation of an oxy(hydroxide) surface layer during electrocatalysis. Combining two independent single‐entity electrochemistry techniques provides the basis for elucidating structure–activity relations of single electrocatalyst nanoparticles with well‐defined surface structure.
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- Thomas Quast
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Center for Solvation Science (ZEMOS), Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Strasse 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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Quast T, Varhade S, Saddeler S, Chen Y, Andronescu C, Schulz S, Schuhmann W. Einzelpartikel‐Nanoelektrochemie für die Untersuchung der Aktivität der elektrokatalytischen Sauerstoffentwicklungsreaktion an Co
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Nanowürfeln. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202109201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Thomas Quast
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Inorganic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE) University of Duisburg-Essen Universitätsstr. 7 45141 Essen Deutschland
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- Center for Solvation Science (ZEMOS) Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE) University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Strasse 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Inorganic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE) University of Duisburg-Essen Universitätsstr. 7 45141 Essen Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Sikdar N, Junqueira JRC, Dieckhöfer S, Quast T, Braun M, Song Y, Aiyappa HB, Seisel S, Weidner J, Öhl D, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. A Metal-Organic Framework derived Cu x O y C z Catalyst for Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction and Impact of Local pH Change. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:23427-23434. [PMID: 34355835 PMCID: PMC8597168 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202108313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Developing highly efficient and selective electrocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction to produce value-added chemicals has been intensively pursued. We report a series of Cux Oy Cz nanostructured electrocatalysts derived from a Cu-based MOF as porous self-sacrificial template. Blending catalysts with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) on gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) suppressed the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction. 25 to 50 wt % teflonized GDEs exhibited a Faradaic efficiency of ≈54 % for C2+ products at -80 mA cm-2 . The local OH- ions activity of PTFE-modified GDEs was assessed by means of closely positioning a Pt-nanoelectrode. A substantial increase in the OH- /H2 O activity ratio due to the locally generated OH- ions at increasing current densities was determined irrespective of the PTFE amount.
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- Nivedita Sikdar
- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity Duisburg-EssenCarl-Benz Straße 19947057DuisburgGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and EngineeringShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of Sciences99 Haike RoadShanghai201203People's Republic of China
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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- Chemical Technology III; Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity Duisburg-EssenCarl-Benz Straße 19947057DuisburgGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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Sikdar N, Junqueira JRC, Dieckhöfer S, Quast T, Braun M, Song Y, Aiyappa HB, Seisel S, Weidner J, Öhl D, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Ein MOF‐basierter Cu
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‐Reduktion und die Auswirkungen der lokalen pH‐Änderung. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202108313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Nivedita Sikdar
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Shanghai Advanced Research Institute Chinese Academy of Sciences 99 Haike Road Shanghai 201203 People's Republic of China
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Tetteh EB, Banko L, Krysiak OA, Löffler T, Xiao B, Varhade S, Schumacher S, Savan A, Andronescu C, Ludwig A, Schuhmann W. Zooming‐in – Visualization of active site heterogeneity in high entropy alloy electrocatalysts using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy. Electrochemical Science Advances 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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- Emmanuel Batsa Tetteh
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
- ZGH Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration Faculty of Chemistry University of Duisburg‐Essen Carl‐Benz‐Straße 199 Duisburg Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration Faculty of Chemistry University of Duisburg‐Essen Carl‐Benz‐Straße 199 Duisburg Germany
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- Chair for Materials Discovery and Interfaces, Institute for Materials Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
- ZGH Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 Bochum Germany
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Brix AC, Morales DM, Braun M, Jambrec D, Junqueira JRC, Cychy S, Seisel S, Masa J, Muhler M, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Glycerol Using Solid‐State Synthesised Nickel Boride: Impact of Key Electrolysis Parameters on Product Selectivity. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Ann Cathrin Brix
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Nachwuchsgruppe Gestaltung des Sauerstoffentwicklungsmechanismus Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meintner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, Faculty of Chemistry University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI-CEC) Stiftstraße 34–36 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, Faculty of Chemistry University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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Song Y, Junqueira JRC, Sikdar N, Öhl D, Dieckhöfer S, Quast T, Seisel S, Masa J, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. B-Cu-Zn Gas Diffusion Electrodes for CO 2 Electroreduction to C 2+ Products at High Current Densities. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:9135-9141. [PMID: 33559233 PMCID: PMC8048895 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202016898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Electroreduction of CO2 to multi-carbon products has attracted considerable attention as it provides an avenue to high-density renewable energy storage. However, the selectivity and stability under high current densities are rarely reported. Herein, B-doped Cu (B-Cu) and B-Cu-Zn gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) were developed for highly selective and stable CO2 conversion to C2+ products at industrially relevant current densities. The B-Cu GDE exhibited a high Faradaic efficiency of 79 % for C2+ products formation at a current density of -200 mA cm-2 and a potential of -0.45 V vs. RHE. The long-term stability for C2+ formation was substantially improved by incorporating an optimal amount of Zn. Operando Raman spectra confirm the retained Cu+ species under CO2 reduction conditions and the lower overpotential for *OCO formation upon incorporation of Zn, which lead to the excellent conversion of CO2 to C2+ products on B-Cu-Zn GDEs.
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- Yanfang Song
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and EngineeringShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of Sciences99 Haike RoadShanghai201203P. R. China
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy ConversionStiftstrasse 34–3645470Mülheim an der RuhrGermany
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- Chemical Technology IIIFaculty of Chemistry and CENIDECenter for Nanointegration University Duisburg EssenCarl-Benz-Strasse 19947057DuisburgGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstrasse 15044780BochumGermany
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Song Y, Junqueira JRC, Sikdar N, Öhl D, Dieckhöfer S, Quast T, Seisel S, Masa J, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. B‐Cu‐Zn‐Gasdiffusionselektroden für die elektrokatalytische CO
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‐Produkten bei hohen Stromdichten. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202016898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Yanfang Song
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Shanghai Advanced Research Institute Chinese Academy of Sciences 99 Haike Road Shanghai 201203 VR China
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion Stiftstraße 34–36 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Medina D, Löffler T, Morales DM, Masa J, Bobrowski T, Barwe S, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Recovering activity of anodically challenged oxygen reduction electrocatalysts by means of reductive potential pulses. Electrochem commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2021.106960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Wilde P, O'Mara PB, Junqueira JRC, Tarnev T, Benedetti TM, Andronescu C, Chen YT, Tilley RD, Schuhmann W, Gooding JJ. Is Cu instability during the CO 2 reduction reaction governed by the applied potential or the local CO concentration? Chem Sci 2021; 12:4028-4033. [PMID: 34163673 PMCID: PMC8179480 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc05990k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Cu-based catalysts have shown structural instability during the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). However, studies on monometallic Cu catalysts do not allow a nuanced differentiation between the contribution of the applied potential and the local concentration of CO as the reaction intermediate since both are inevitably linked. We first use bimetallic Ag-core/porous Cu-shell nanoparticles, which utilise nanoconfinement to generate high local CO concentrations at the Ag core at potentials at which the Cu shell is still inactive for the CO2RR. Using operando liquid cell TEM in combination with ex situ TEM, we can unequivocally confirm that the local CO concentration is the main source for the Cu instability. The local CO concentration is then modulated by replacing the Ag-core with a Pd-core which further confirms the role of high local CO concentrations. Product quantification during CO2RR reveals an inherent trade-off between stability, selectivity and activity in both systems. The stability of bimetallic AgCu and PdCu catalysts for electrochemical CO2RR is investigated using the combination of operando and ex situ TEM. The local CO concentration is identified as the main link between activity, stability and selectivity.![]()
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- Patrick Wilde
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 D-47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Center for Solvation Science (ZEMOS), Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia .,Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia .,Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, University of New South Wales Sydney 2052 Australia
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Masa J, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Electrocatalysis as the Nexus for Sustainable Renewable Energy: The Gordian Knot of Activity, Stability, and Selectivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:15298-15312. [PMID: 32608122 PMCID: PMC7496542 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202007672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
The use of renewable energy by means of electrochemical techniques by converting H2 O, CO2 and N2 into chemical energy sources and raw materials, is the basis for securing a future sustainable "green" energy supply. Some weaknesses and inconsistencies in the practice of determining the electrocatalytic performance, which prevents a rational bottom-up catalyst design, are discussed. Large discrepancies in material properties as well as in electrocatalytic activity and stability become obvious when materials are tested under the conditions of their intended use as opposed to the usual laboratory conditions. They advocate for uniform activity/stability correlations under application-relevant conditions, and the need for a clear representation of electrocatalytic performance by contextualization in terms of functional investigation or progress towards application is emphasized.
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- Justus Masa
- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy ConversionStiftstrasse 34–3645470Mülheim an der RuhrGermany
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- Faculty of ChemistryTechnical Chemistry IIIUniversity of Duisburg-EssenCarl-Benz-Str. 201, ZBT 24147057DuisburgGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätstr. 15044780BochumGermany
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Masa J, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Elektrokatalyse als Nexus für nachhaltige erneuerbare Energien – der gordische Knoten aus Aktivität, Stabilität und Selektivität. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202007672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Justus Masa
- Max Planck Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion Stiftstraße 34–36 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr Deutschland
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- Fakultät für Chemie Technische Chemie III Universität Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 201, ZBT 241 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Analytische Chemie – Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES) Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universitätstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Möller S, Barwe S, Dieckhöfer S, Masa J, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Differentiation between Carbon Corrosion and Oxygen Evolution Catalyzed by Ni
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- Sandra Möller
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr- University BochumUniversitätstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr- University BochumUniversitätstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr- University BochumUniversitätstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion Stiftstr. 34–36 D-45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr Germany
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- Technical Chemistry III and CENIDEFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Duisburg-EssenUniversitätstr. 7 45141 Essen Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr- University BochumUniversitätstr. 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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Alkan B, Medina D, Landers J, Heidelmann M, Hagemann U, Salamon S, Andronescu C, Wende H, Schulz C, Schuhmann W, Wiggers H. Cover Feature: Spray‐Flame‐Prepared LaCo
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Perovskite Nanoparticles as Active OER Catalysts: Influence of Fe Content and Low‐Temperature Heating (ChemElectroChem 12/2020). ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Baris Alkan
- IVGInstitute for Combustion and Gasdynamics – Reactive Fluids and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 150 D-44801 Bochum Germany
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- Experimental PhysicsFaculty of Physics and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Lotharstr. 1 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Analytics on the NanoscaleUniversity of Duisburg-Essen 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Analytics on the NanoscaleUniversity of Duisburg-Essen 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Experimental PhysicsFaculty of Physics and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Lotharstr. 1 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Chemical Technology IIIFaculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Experimental PhysicsFaculty of Physics and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Lotharstr. 1 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- IVGInstitute for Combustion and Gasdynamics – Reactive Fluids and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University BochumUniversitätsstr. 150 D-44801 Bochum Germany
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- IVGInstitute for Combustion and Gasdynamics – Reactive Fluids and CENIDE Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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Mariani F, Quast T, Andronescu C, Gualandi I, Fraboni B, Tonelli D, Scavetta E, Schuhmann W. Needle-type organic electrochemical transistor for spatially resolved detection of dopamine. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:378. [PMID: 32518976 PMCID: PMC7283208 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-020-04352-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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In this work, the advantages of carbon nanoelectrodes (CNEs) and orgonic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) were merged to realise nanometre-sized, spearhead OECTs based on single- and double-barrel CNEs functionalised with a conducting polymer film. The needle-type OECT shows a high aspect ratio that allows its precise positioning by means of a macroscopic handle and its size is compatible with single-cell analysis. The device was characterised with respect to its electrolyte-gated behaviour and was employed as electrochemical sensor for the proof-of-concept detection of dopamine (DA) over a wide concentration range (10-12-10-6 M). Upon application of fixed drain and gate voltages (Vd = - 0.3 V, Vg = - 0.9 V, respectively), the nano-sized needle-type OECT sensor exhibited a linear response in the low pM range and from 0.002 to 7 μM DA, with a detection limit of 1 × 10-12 M. Graphical abstract.
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- Federica Mariani
- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", Università di Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University Duisburg Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 201, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", Università di Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Bologna, Viale Berti Pichat 6/2, 40127, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", Università di Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", Università di Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany.
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Garlyyev B, Xue S, Fichtner J, Bandarenka AS, Andronescu C. Prospects of Value-Added Chemicals and Hydrogen via Electrolysis. ChemSusChem 2020; 13:2513-2521. [PMID: 32059064 PMCID: PMC7318696 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cost is a major drawback that limits the industrial-scale hydrogen production through water electrolysis. The overall cost of this technology can be decreased by coupling the electrosynthesis of value-added chemicals at the anode side with electrolytic hydrogen generation at the cathode. This Minireview provides a directory of anodic oxidation reactions that can be combined with cathodic hydrogen generation. The important parameters for selecting the anodic reactions, such as choice of catalyst material and its selectivity towards specific products are elaborated in detail. Furthermore, various novel electrolysis cell architectures for effortless separation of value-added products from hydrogen gas are described.
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- Batyr Garlyyev
- Physics of Energy Conversion and StorageDepartment of PhysicsTechnische Universität MünchenJames-Franck-Str. 185748GarchingGermany
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- Physics of Energy Conversion and StorageDepartment of PhysicsTechnische Universität MünchenJames-Franck-Str. 185748GarchingGermany
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- Physics of Energy Conversion and StorageDepartment of PhysicsTechnische Universität MünchenJames-Franck-Str. 185748GarchingGermany
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- Physics of Energy Conversion and StorageDepartment of PhysicsTechnische Universität MünchenJames-Franck-Str. 185748GarchingGermany
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- Technical Chemistry IIIFaculty of Chemistry and CENIDEUniversity Duisburg-EssenCarl-Benz-Straße 19947057DuisburgGermany
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Quast T, Mariani F, Scavetta E, Schuhmann W, Andronescu C. Reduced‐Graphene‐Oxide‐Based Needle‐Type Field‐Effect Transistor for Dopamine Sensing. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Thomas Quast
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale “Toso Montanari”Università di Bologna Viale del Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale “Toso Montanari”Università di Bologna Viale del Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE – Center for NanointegrationUniversity Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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Tarnev T, Cychy S, Andronescu C, Muhler M, Schuhmann W, Chen Y. A Universal Nano-capillary Based Method of Catalyst Immobilization for Liquid-Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:5586-5590. [PMID: 31960548 PMCID: PMC7155139 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201916419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A universal nano-capillary based method for sample deposition on the silicon nitride membrane of liquid-cell transmission electron microscopy (LCTEM) chips is demonstrated. It is applicable to all substances which can be dispersed in a solvent and are suitable for drop casting, including catalysts, biological samples, and polymers. Most importantly, this method overcomes limitations concerning sample immobilization due to the fragility of the ultra-thin silicon nitride membrane required for electron transmission. Thus, a straightforward way is presented to widen the research area of LCTEM to encompass any sample which can be externally deposited beforehand. Using this method, Nix B nanoparticles are deposited on the μm-scale working electrode of the LCTEM chip and in situ observation of single catalyst particles during ethanol oxidation is for the first time successfully monitored by means of TEM movies.
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- Tsvetan Tarnev
- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty for Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum44801BochumGermany
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- Industrial ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum44801BochumGermany
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- Chemical Technology IIIFaculty of Chemistry and CENIDECenter for NanointegrationUniversity Duisburg EssenCarl-Benz-Strasse 19947057DuisburgGermany
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- Industrial ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum44801BochumGermany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty for Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum44801BochumGermany
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- Center for Solvation Science (ZEMOS)Ruhr University Bochum44801BochumGermany
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Tarnev T, Cychy S, Andronescu C, Muhler M, Schuhmann W, Chen Y. Eine universelle, auf Nanokapillaren basierende Methode zur Katalysatorimmobilisierung für die Flüssigzell‐Transmissionselektronenmikroskopie. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201916419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Tsvetan Tarnev
- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES) Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie Ruhr-Universität Bochum 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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- Technische Chemie Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie Ruhr-Universität Bochum 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Technische Chemie Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie Ruhr-Universität Bochum 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES) Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie Ruhr-Universität Bochum 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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- Zentrum für molekulare Spektroskopie und Simulation solvensgesteuerter Prozesse (ZEMOS) Ruhr-Universität Bochum 44801 Bochum Deutschland
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Vasile E, Pandele AM, Andronescu C, Selaru A, Dinescu S, Costache M, Hanganu A, Raicopol MD, Teodorescu M. Hema-Functionalized Graphene Oxide: a Versatile Nanofiller for Poly(Propylene Fumarate)-Based Hybrid Materials. Sci Rep 2019; 9:18685. [PMID: 31822794 PMCID: PMC6904734 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55081-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) is a linear unsaturated polyester which has been widely investigated for tissue engineering due to its good biocompatibility and biodegradability. In order to extend the range of possible applications and enhance its mechanical properties, current approaches consist in the incorporation of various fillers or obtaining blends with other polymers. In the current study we designed a reinforcing agent based on carboxylated graphene oxide (GO-COOH) grafted with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (GO@HEMA) for poly(propylene fumarate)/poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PPF/PEGDMA), in order to enhance the nanofiller adhesion and compatibility with the polymer matrix, and in the same time to increase the crosslinking density. The covalent modification of GO-COOH was proved by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Raman spectroscopy. The mechanical properties, water uptake capacity, morphology, biodegradability, mineralization and in vitro cytotoxicity of PPF/PEGDMA hybrid materials containing GO@HEMA were investigated. A 14-fold increase of the compressive modulus and a 2-fold improvement in compressive strength were observed after introduction of the nanofiller. Moreover, the decrease in sol fraction and solvent swelling in case of the hybrid materials containing GO@HEMA suggests an increase of the crosslinking density. SEM images illustrate an exfoliated structure at lower nanofiller content and a tendency for agglomeration at higher concentrations. Finally, the synthesized hybrid materials proved non-cytotoxic to murine pre-osteoblast cells and induced the formation of hydroxyapatite crystals under mineralization conditions.
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- Eugeniu Vasile
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Chemical Technology III, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
- CENIDE Center for Nanointegration, University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Şos. Panduri, 050657, Bucharest, Romania
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- Costin Nenitzescu" Department of Organic Chemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061, Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Bioresources and Polymer Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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Cychy S, Hiltrop D, Andronescu C, Muhler M, Schuhmann W. Operando Thin-Layer ATR-FTIR Spectroelectrochemical Radial Flow Cell with Tilt Correction and Borehole Electrode. Anal Chem 2019; 91:14323-14331. [PMID: 31609106 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A novel spectroelectrochemical ATR-FTIR thin-film cell was designed and applied to elucidate the intermediates during electrocatalytic alcohol oxidation. In the novel cell design, the working electrode is positioned coplanar above the internal reflection element (IRE) to ensure uniform electrolyte film thickness at reaction conditions. The depletion of the reactant (i.e., ethanol or ethylene glycol in the case of electrocatalytic alcohol oxidation) is decreased by a specifically designed flow-through glassy carbon borehole electrode embedded in PEEK. The electrolyte can be pumped through the disk-shaped gap between the ring working electrode and the IRE into the borehole via an external peristaltic pump. To ensure a radially uniform electrolyte flow, the working electrode and the internal reflection element need to be aligned in parallel at a well-controlled distance, which was achieved by a three-microelectrode-assisted tilt correction. Tilt correction of this four-electrode ensemble and the IRE was performed by three step-motor-driven micrometer screws that allow adjustment of the electrode orientation. The effect of electrolyte pumping through the borehole electrode was analyzed by performing anodic ethanol oxidation using nickel boride as electrocatalyst. The applicability, reliability, and functionality of the cell was further assessed by oxidizing ethylene glycol and determining the reaction products as a function of the electrolyte flow rate. It is found to be essential to induce forced electrolyte convection into the thin electrolyte layer to achieve well-defined steady-state conditions, as mass transport by diffusion is by far insufficient, resulting in reactant depletion, product accumulation, and local pH changes.
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- Steffen Cychy
- Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstr. 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstr. 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Chemical Technology III and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration , University Duisburg Essen , Carl-Benz-Str. 199 , D-47057 Duisburg , Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstr. 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstr. 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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O'Mara PB, Wilde P, Benedetti TM, Andronescu C, Cheong S, Gooding JJ, Tilley RD, Schuhmann W. Cascade Reactions in Nanozymes: Spatially Separated Active Sites inside Ag-Core-Porous-Cu-Shell Nanoparticles for Multistep Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Higher Organic Molecules. J Am Chem Soc 2019; 141:14093-14097. [PMID: 31448598 PMCID: PMC7551659 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b07310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Enzymes can perform complex multistep cascade reactions by linking multiple distinct catalytic sites via substrate channeling. We mimic this feature in a generalized approach with an electrocatalytic nanoparticle for the carbon dioxide reduction reaction comprising a Ag core surrounded by a porous Cu shell, providing different active sites in nanoconfined volumes. The architecture of the nanozyme provides the basis for a cascade reaction, which promotes C-C coupling reactions. The first step occurs on the Ag core, and the subsequent steps on the porous copper shell, where a sufficiently high CO concentration due to the nanoconfinement facilitates C-C bond formation. The architecture yields the formation of n-propanol and propionaldehyde at potentials as low as -0.6 V vs RHE.
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- Peter B O'Mara
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr-Universität Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE , Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen , Carl-Benz-Straße 199 , D-47057 Duisburg , Germany
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- Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia.,Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia.,Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre , University of New South Wales , Sydney 2052 , Australia
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr-Universität Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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Medina D, Barwe S, Masa J, Seisel S, Schuhmann W, Andronescu C. Optimizing the synthesis of Co/Co–Fe nanoparticles/N-doped carbon composite materials as bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.06.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Tarnev T, Aiyappa HB, Botz A, Erichsen T, Ernst A, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Elektrochemische Rasterzellmikroskopie einzelner ZIF‐basierter Nanokompositpartikel als Elektrokatalysatoren für die Sauerstoffentwicklung in alkalischen Medien. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201908021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Tsvetan Tarnev
- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Chemical Technology III Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Analytical Chemistry – Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ruhr University Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Tarnev T, Aiyappa HB, Botz A, Erichsen T, Ernst A, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy Investigation of Single ZIF-Derived Nanocomposite Particles as Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Alkaline Media. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:14265-14269. [PMID: 31347751 PMCID: PMC6790716 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201908021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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"Single entity" measurements are central for an improved understanding of the function of nanoparticle-based electrocatalysts without interference arising from mass transfer limitations and local changes of educt concentration or the pH value. We report a scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) investigation of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-67)-derived Co-N-doped C composite particles with respect to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Surmounting the surface wetting issues as well as the potential drift through the use of a non-interfering Os complex as free-diffusing internal redox potential standard, SECCM could be successfully applied in alkaline media. SECCM mapping reveals activity differences relative to the number of particles in the wetted area of the droplet landing zone. The turnover frequency (TOF) is 0.25 to 1.5 s-1 at potentials between 1.7 and 1.8 V vs. RHE, respectively, based on the number of Co atoms in each particle. Consistent values at locations with varying number of particles demonstrates OER performance devoid of macroscopic film effects.
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- Tsvetan Tarnev
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and CENIDE, Center for Nanointegration University Duisburg Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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Morales DM, Barwe S, Vasile E, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. Enhancing Electrocatalytic Activity through Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide Intercalated with Metal Phthalocyanines in the Presence of Graphene. Chemphyschem 2019; 20:3030-3036. [PMID: 31339219 PMCID: PMC6899937 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201900577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Earth-abundant transition-metal-based catalysts are attractive for alkaline water electrolysis. However, their catalytic properties are often limited by their poor electrical conductivity. Here, we present a strategy for enhancing the electrical conductivity of NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) in order to further improve its properties as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media. We show that NiFe LDH containing metal tetrasulfonate phthalocyanine in the interlayers between the NiFe oxide galleries can be coupled with graphene during liquid-phase exfoliation by taking advantage of their π-π stacking capabilities. A substantial enhancement in the electrocatalytic activity of NiFe LDH with respect to the OER was observed. Moreover, the activity and selectivity of the catalyst materials towards the oxygen reduction reaction were investigated, demonstrating that both the metal hydroxide layer and the interlayer species contribute to the electrocatalytic performance of the composite material.
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- Dulce M Morales
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Oxide Materials Science and Engineering, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University Duisburg Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, D-47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, D-44780, Bochum, Germany
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Lin J, Weixler D, Daboss S, Seibold GM, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W, Kranz C. Time-resolved ATP measurements during vesicle respiration. Talanta 2019; 205:120083. [PMID: 31450430 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.06.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In vitro synthesis of ATP catalyzed by the ATP-synthase requires membrane vesicles, in which the ATP-synthase is present within the bilayer membrane. Inverted vesicle prepared from Gram negative cells (e.g., Escherichia coli or Pseudomonas putida) can be readily obtained and used for in vitro ATP-synthesis. Up to now, quantification of ATP synthesized by membrane vesicles has been mostly analyzed via bioluminescence-based assays. Alternatively, vesicle respiration and the associated ATP level can be determined using biosensors, which not only provide high selectivity, but allow ATP measurements without the sample being illuminated. Here, we present a microbiosensor for ATP in combination with scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) using an innovative two-compartment electrochemical cell for the determination of ATP levels at E.coli or P. putida inverted vesicles. For a protein concentration of 22 mg/ml, a total amount of 0.29 ± 0.03 μM/μl ATP per vesicle was determined in case of E.coli; in turn, P. putida derived vesicles yielded 0.48 ± 0.02 μM/μl ATP per vesicle at a total protein concentration of 25.2 mg/ml. Inhibition experiments with Venturicidin A clearly revealed that the respiratory chain enzyme complex responsible for ATP generation is effectively involved.
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- Jing Lin
- Institute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany; Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, Søltofts Plads, 2800, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, 17 Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
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Aiyappa HB, Wilde P, Quast T, Masa J, Andronescu C, Chen Y, Muhler M, Fischer RA, Schuhmann W. Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis of a Single MOF‐Derived Composite Nanoparticle on the Tip of a Nanoelectrode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:8927-8931. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201903283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Harshitha Barike Aiyappa
- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Chemical Technology IIIFaculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE)University of Duisburg Essen Carl-Benz-Strasse 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Catalysis Research CentreTechnical University of Munich 85748 Garching Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry—Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Germany
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Öhl D, Franzen D, Paulisch M, Dieckhöfer S, Barwe S, Andronescu C, Manke I, Turek T, Schuhmann W. Catalytic Reactivation of Industrial Oxygen Depolarized Cathodes by in situ Generation of Atomic Hydrogen. ChemSusChem 2019; 12:2732-2739. [PMID: 30908849 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201900628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Electrocatalytically active materials on the industrial as well as on the laboratory scale may suffer from chemical instability during operation, air exposure, or storage in the electrolyte. A strategy to recover the loss of electrocatalytic activity is presented. Oxygen-depolarized cathodes (ODC), analogous to those that are utilized in industrial brine electrolysis, are analyzed: the catalytic activity of the electrodes upon storage (4 weeks) under industrial process conditions (30 wt % NaOH, without operation) diminishes. This phenomenon occurs as a consequence of surface oxidation and pore blockage, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy, focused ion beam milling, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Potentiodynamic cycling of the oxidized electrodes to highly reductive potentials and the formation of "nascent" hydrogen re-reduces the electrode material, ultimately recovering the former catalytic activity.
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- Denis Öhl
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical and Electrochemical Process Engineering, Clausthal University of Technology, Leibnizstr 17, 38678, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Materials, Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn Meitner-Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Chemical Technology III, Faculty of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Str. 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Materials, Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn Meitner-Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical and Electrochemical Process Engineering, Clausthal University of Technology, Leibnizstr 17, 38678, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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Aiyappa HB, Wilde P, Quast T, Masa J, Andronescu C, Chen Y, Muhler M, Fischer RA, Schuhmann W. Sauerstoffevolutionselektrokatalyse eines einzelnen MOF‐basierten Kompositnanopartikels an der Spitze einer Nanoelektrode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201903283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Harshitha Barike Aiyappa
- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Technische Chemie IIIFakultät für Chemie und Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE)Universität Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Straße 199 47057 Duisburg Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Technische ChemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Anorganische und Metallorganische ChemieTechnische Universität München 85748 Garching Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie und Zentrum für ElektrochemieFakultät für Chemie und BiochemieRuhr-Universität Bochum 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Alkan B, Cychy S, Varhade S, Muhler M, Schulz C, Schuhmann W, Wiggers H, Andronescu C. Spray‐Flame‐Synthesized LaCo
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Perovskite Nanoparticles as Electrocatalysts for Water and Ethanol Oxidation. ChemElectroChem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201900168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Baris Alkan
- IVG, Institute for Combustion and Gas Dynamics -Reactive Fluids and CENIDE, Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical ChemistryCenter of Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Laboratory of Industrial ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- IVG, Institute for Combustion and Gas Dynamics -Reactive Fluids and CENIDE, Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Analytical ChemistryCenter of Electrochemical Sciences (CES)Faculty of Chemistry and BiochemistryRuhr University Bochum Universitätsstr. 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- IVG, Institute for Combustion and Gas Dynamics -Reactive Fluids and CENIDE, Center for NanointegrationUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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- Chemical Technology IIIFaculty of Chemistry and CENIDE Center for Nanointegration University of Duisburg-Essen Carl-Benz-Str. 199 47057 Duisburg Germany
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Barwe S, Andronescu C, Engels R, Conzuelo F, Seisel S, Wilde P, Chen YT, Masa J, Schuhmann W. Cobalt metalloid and polybenzoxazine derived composites for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Masa J, Barwe S, Andronescu C, Schuhmann W. On the Theory of Electrolytic Dissociation, the Greenhouse Effect, and Activation Energy in (Electro)Catalysis: A Tribute to Svante Augustus Arrhenius. Chemistry 2019; 25:158-166. [PMID: 30460721 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201805264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Svante Augustus Arrhenius (1859, Vik - 1927, Stockholm) received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1903 "in recognition of the extraordinary services he rendered to the advancement of chemistry by his electrolytic theory of dissociation". Arrhenius was a physicist, and he received his PhD from the University of Uppsala, where he later became a professor for phyiscal chemistry, the first in the country for this subject. He was offered several positions as professor abroad, but decided to remain in Sweden and to build a Nobel Institute for physical chemistry using the Nobel funds. He remained director of the Institute until his death. There are powerful lessons to take from Svante August Arrhenius' journey leading to a Nobel laureate as there are from his tremendous contributions to chemistry and science in general, including climate science, immunochemistry and cosmology. The theory of electrolytic dissociation for which Arrhenius received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has had a profound impact on our understanding of the chemistry of solutions, chemical reactivity, mechanisms underlying chemical transformations as well as physiological processes. As a tribute to Arrhenius, we present a brief historical perspective and present status of the theory of electrolytic dissociation, its relevance and role to the development of electrochemistry, as well as some perspectives on the possible role of the theory to future advancements in electroanalysis, electrocatalysis and electrochemical energy storage. The review briefly highlights Arrhenius' contribution to climate science owing to his studies on the potential effects of increased anthropogenic CO2 emissions on the global climate. These studies were far ahead of their time and revealed a daunting global dilemma, global warming, that we are faced with today. Efforts to abate or reverse CO2 accumulation constitute one of the most pressing scientific problems of our time, "man's urgent strive to save self from the adverse effects of his self-orchestrated change on the climate". Finally, we review the application of the Arrhenius equation that correlates reaction rate constants (k) and temperature (T); k = A e ( - E a / R T ) , in determining reaction barriers in catalysis with a particular focus on recent modifications of the equation to account for reactions exhibiting non-linear Arrhenius behavior with concave curvature due to prevalence of quantum mechanical tunneling, as well as infrequent convexity of Arrhenius plots due to decrease of the microcanonical rate coefficient with energy as observed for some enzyme catalyzed reactions.
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- Justus Masa
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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