Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(6)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Single‐atom
alloys
(SAAs)
show
great
potential
for
a
variety
of
electrocatalytic
reactions.
However,
the
atomic
orbital
hybridization
effect
SAAs
on
electrochemical
reactions
is
unclear
yet.
Herein,
in
situ
confinement
vanadium/molybdenum/tungsten
atoms
bismuth
nanosheet
shown
to
create
with
rich
grain
boundaries,
respectively.
With
detailed
analysis
microstructure
and
composition,
strong
p‐d
between
vanadium
enables
exceptional
performance
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
reduction
Faradaic
efficiency
nearly
100%
C1
products
wide
range
from
−0.6
−1.4
V,
long‐term
electrolysis
stability
90
h.
In‐depth
investigations
theoretical
computations
reveal
that
electron
delocalization
toward
via
evokes
active
centers
efficient
CO
activation
σ‐donation
O‐to‐Bi,
thus
reduces
protonation
energy
barriers
formate
production.
such
fundamental
understanding,
SAA
electrocatalyst
employed
fabricated
solar‐driven
electrolytic
cell
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
oxidation,
achieving
an
outstanding
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid
yield
90.5%.
This
study
demonstrates
feasible
strategy
rationally
design
advanced
electrocatalysts
basic
principles
hybridization.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(13)
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
We
demonstrate
the
great
feasibility
of
MBenes
as
a
new
class
tandem
catalysts
for
electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
to
ammonia
(NO3
RR).
As
proof
concept,
FeB2
is
first
employed
model
MBene
catalyst
NO3
RR,
showing
maximum
NH3
-Faradaic
efficiency
96.8
%
with
corresponding
yield
25.5
mg
h-1
cm-2
at
-0.6
V
vs.
RHE.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
exceptional
RR
activity
arises
from
catalysis
mechanism,
is,
B
sites
activate
NO3-
form
intermediates,
while
Fe
dissociate
H2
O
and
increase
*H
supply
on
promote
intermediate
hydrogenation
enhance
-to-NH3
conversion.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 1081 - 1090
Published: Jan. 11, 2023
The
electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
to
ammonia
reaction
(NO3RR)
has
emerged
as
an
appealing
route
for
achieving
both
wastewater
treatment
and
production.
Herein,
sub-nm
RuOx
clusters
anchored
on
a
Pd
metallene
(RuOx/Pd)
are
reported
highly
effective
NO3RR
catalyst,
delivering
maximum
NH3-Faradaic
efficiency
of
98.6%
with
corresponding
NH3
yield
rate
23.5
mg
h–1
cm–2
partial
current
density
296.3
mA
at
−0.5
V
vs
RHE.
Operando
spectroscopic
characterizations
combined
theoretical
computations
unveil
the
synergy
enhance
energetics
through
mechanism
hydrogen
spillover
hydrogen-bond
interactions.
In
detail,
activates
NO3–
form
intermediates,
while
dissociates
H2O
generate
*H,
which
spontaneously
migrates
RuOx/Pd
interface
via
process.
Further
interactions
between
spillovered
*H
intermediates
makes
desorb
from
participate
in
intermediate
hydrogenation,
contributing
enhanced
activity
NO3–-to-NH3
conversion.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(17)
Published: June 9, 2023
Natural
nitrogen
cycle
has
been
severely
disrupted
by
anthropogenic
activities.
The
overuse
of
N-containing
fertilizers
induces
the
increase
nitrate
level
in
surface
and
ground
waters,
substantial
emission
oxides
causes
heavy
air
pollution.
Nitrogen
gas,
as
main
component
air,
used
for
mass
ammonia
production
over
a
century,
providing
enough
nutrition
agriculture
to
support
world
population
increase.
In
last
decade,
researchers
have
made
great
efforts
develop
processes
under
ambient
conditions
combat
intensive
energy
consumption
high
carbon
associated
with
Haber-Bosch
process.
Among
different
techniques,
electrochemical
reduction
reaction
(NO
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(13)
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
to
ammonia
(NO
3
RR)
has
been
recognized
as
an
appealing
approach
realize
both
sustainable
NH
production
and
waste
removal.
Herein,
from
the
perspective
Lewis
acid‐base
interaction,
a
single‐atom
Fe‐doped
V
2
O
5
(Fe‐V
)
catalyst
enriched
is
designed
with
acid
sites,
which
present
maximum
‐Faradaic
efficiency
97.1%
corresponding
yield
12.5
mg
h
−1
cm
−2
at
–0.7
versus
RHE.
Mechanistic
studies
based
on
theoretical
calculations
operando
spectroscopic
characterizations
identify
creation
Fe‐V
pairs
,
can
synergetically
activate
NO
−
promote
hydrogenation
energetics,
restrain
hydrogen
evolution,
leading
enhanced
RR
activity
selectivity.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(43)
Published: June 25, 2023
Abstract
Ammonia
as
an
irreplaceable
chemical
has
been
widely
demanded
to
keep
the
sustainable
development
of
modern
society.
However,
its
industrial
production
consumes
huge
energy
and
releases
extraordinary
green‐house
gases,
leading
various
environmental
issues.
To
achieve
green
ammonia
is
a
great
challenge
that
extensively
pursued
recently.
In
review,
most
promising
strategy,
electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(e‐NO
3
RR)
for
purpose
comprehensively
investigated
give
full
understanding
mechanism
provide
guidance
future
directions.
Particularly,
electrocatalysts
focused
realize
high
yield
rate
Faraday
efficiency
applications.
The
recent‐developed
catalysts,
including
noble
metallic
materials,
alloys,
metal
compounds,
single‐metal‐atom
metal‐free
are
systematically
discussed
review
effects
factors
on
catalytic
performance
in
e‐NO
RR.
Accordingly,
strategies,
defects
engineering,
coordination
environment
modulating,
surface
controlling,
hybridization,
carefully
improve
performance,
such
intrinsic
activity
selectivity.
Finally,
perspectives
challenges
given
out.
This
shall
insightful
advanced
systems
efficiently
industry.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 2991 - 3001
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Laser-constructed
CuNi
alloy
electrodes
with
tandem
sites
of
Ni
provide
H*
and
Cu
for
NO
3
−
reduction,
achieving
ampere-level
reduction
high-performance
Zn–NO
batteries.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 1281 - 1288
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Electrocatalytic
NO
reduction
to
NH3
(NORR)
offers
a
prospective
approach
attain
both
harmful
removal
and
efficient
electrosynthesis.
Main-group
p-block
metals
are
promising
NORR
candidates
but
still
lack
adequate
exploration.
Herein,
Sb
single
atoms
confined
in
amorphous
MoO3
(Sb1/a-MoO3)
designed
as
an
catalyst,
exhibiting
the
highest
yield
rate
of
273.5
μmol
h–1
cm–2
NO-to-NH3
Faradaic
efficiency
91.7%
at
−0.6
V
vs
RHE.
In
situ
spectroscopic
characterizations
theoretical
computations
reason
that
outstanding
performance
Sb1/a-MoO3
arises
from
isolated
Sb1
sites,
which
can
optimize
adsorption
*NO/*NHO
lower
reaction
energy
barriers
simultaneously
exhibit
higher
affinity
than
H2O/H
species.
Moreover,
our
strategy
be
extended
prepare
Bi1/a-MoO3,
showing
high
property,
demonstrating
immense
potential
metal
single-atom
catalysts
toward
high-performing
electrocatalysis.