Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 6617 - 6621
Published: Sept. 27, 2016
Replacement
of
precious
Pt
with
earth-abundant
electrocatalysts
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
holds
great
promise
clean
energy
devices,
but
development
low-cost
and
durable
HER
catalysts
Pt-like
activity
is
still
a
huge
challenge.
In
this
communication,
we
report
on
self-standing
ternary
FexCo1–xP
nanowire
array
carbon
cloth
(FexCo1–xP/CC)
as
Pt-free
catalyst
activities
being
strongly
related
to
Fe
substitution
ratio.
Electrochemical
tests
show
that
Fe0.5Co0.5P/CC
not
only
possesses
need
overpotential
37
mV
drive
10
mA
cm–2,
outperforming
all
non-noble-metal
reported
date,
demonstrates
superior
long-term
durability
in
0.5
M
H2SO4.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
further
reveal
Co
CoP
leads
more
optimal
free
adsorption
surface.
This
study
offers
us
promising
flexible
monolithic
practical
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
29(47)
Published: Sept. 27, 2017
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
drawn
tremendous
attention
because
of
their
abundant
diversity
in
structure
and
composition.
Recently,
there
has
been
growing
research
interest
deriving
advanced
nanomaterials
with
complex
architectures
tailored
chemical
compositions
from
MOF‐based
precursors
for
electrochemical
energy
storage
conversion.
Here,
a
comprehensive
overview
the
synthesis
energy‐related
applications
nanostructures
derived
is
provided.
After
brief
summary
synthetic
methods
templates
conversion
to
desirable
nanostructures,
delicate
designs
preparation
MOFs
or
composites
are
described
detail,
including
porous
structures,
single‐shelled
hollow
multishelled
as
well
other
unusual
structures.
Afterward,
discussed
electrode
materials
catalysts
lithium‐ion
batteries,
hybrid
supercapacitors,
water‐splitting
devices,
fuel
cells.
Lastly,
challenges
possible
development
directions
MOF‐based‐templates
outlined.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
29(15)
Published: Jan. 16, 2017
Hollow
nanostructures
offer
promising
potential
for
advanced
energy
storage
and
conversion
applications.
In
the
past
decade,
considerable
research
efforts
have
been
devoted
to
design
synthesis
of
hollow
with
high
complexity
by
manipulating
their
geometric
morphology,
chemical
composition,
building
block
interior
architecture
boost
electrochemical
performance,
fulfilling
increasing
global
demand
renewable
sustainable
sources.
this
Review,
we
present
a
comprehensive
overview
energy‐related
applications
complex
nanostructures.
After
brief
classification,
are
described
in
detail,
which
include
hierarchical
spheres,
tubular
structures,
polyhedra,
multi‐shelled
as
well
hybrids
nanocarbon
materials.
Thereafter,
discuss
niche
electrode
materials
lithium‐ion
batteries
hybrid
supercapacitors,
sulfur
hosts
lithium–sulfur
batteries,
electrocatalysts
oxygen‐
hydrogen‐involving
reactions.
The
superiorities
these
particularly
highlighted.
Finally,
conclude
Review
urgent
challenges
further
directions
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(22)
Published: May 2, 2019
Abstract
The
sustainable
and
scalable
production
of
hydrogen
through
evolution
reaction
(HER)
oxygen
(OER)
in
water
splitting
demands
efficient
robust
electrocatalysts.
Currently,
state‐of‐the‐art
electrocatalysts
Pt
IrO
2
/RuO
exhibit
the
benchmark
catalytic
activity
toward
HER
OER,
respectively.
However,
expanding
their
practical
application
is
hindered
by
exorbitant
price
scarcity.
Therefore,
development
alternative
effective
for
crucial.
In
last
few
decades,
substantial
effort
has
been
devoted
to
HER/OER
catalysts
based
on
various
transition
metals
(including
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Mo,
atomic
Pt)
which
show
promising
activities
durability.
this
review,
after
a
brief
introduction
basic
mechanism
HER/OER,
authors
systematically
discuss
recent
progress
design,
synthesis,
single
atom
cluster‐based
catalysts.
Moreover,
crucial
factors
that
can
tune
such
as
morphology,
crystal
defects,
hybridization
with
nonmetals,
heteroatom
doping,
alloying,
formation
inside
graphitic
layered
materials
are
discussed.
Finally,
existing
challenges
future
perspectives
improving
performance
addressed.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 6617 - 6621
Published: Sept. 27, 2016
Replacement
of
precious
Pt
with
earth-abundant
electrocatalysts
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
holds
great
promise
clean
energy
devices,
but
development
low-cost
and
durable
HER
catalysts
Pt-like
activity
is
still
a
huge
challenge.
In
this
communication,
we
report
on
self-standing
ternary
FexCo1–xP
nanowire
array
carbon
cloth
(FexCo1–xP/CC)
as
Pt-free
catalyst
activities
being
strongly
related
to
Fe
substitution
ratio.
Electrochemical
tests
show
that
Fe0.5Co0.5P/CC
not
only
possesses
need
overpotential
37
mV
drive
10
mA
cm–2,
outperforming
all
non-noble-metal
reported
date,
demonstrates
superior
long-term
durability
in
0.5
M
H2SO4.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
further
reveal
Co
CoP
leads
more
optimal
free
adsorption
surface.
This
study
offers
us
promising
flexible
monolithic
practical
applications.
