Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
The
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzer
(PEMWE),
crucial
for
green
hydrogen
production,
is
challenged
by
the
scarcity
and
high
cost
of
iridium‐based
materials.
Cobalt
oxides,
as
ideal
electrocatalysts
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
have
not
been
extensively
applied
in
PEMWE,
due
to
extremely
voltage
poor
stability
at
large
current
density,
caused
complicated
structural
variations
cobalt
compounds
during
OER
process.
Thus,
authors
sought
introduce
chromium
into
a
spinel
(Co
3
O
4
)
catalyst
regulate
electronic
structure
cobalt,
exhibiting
higher
oxidation
state
increased
Co–O
covalency
with
stable
structure.
In‐depth
operando
characterizations
theoretical
calculations
revealed
that
activated
adaptable
redox
behavior
are
facilitating
its
activity.
Both
turnover
frequency
mass
activity
Cr‐doped
Co
(CoCr)
1.67
V
(vs
RHE)
over
eight
times
than
those
as‐synthesized
.
obtained
CoCr
achieved
1500
mA
cm
−2
2.17
exhibited
notable
durability
extended
operation
periods
–
100
h
500
,
demonstrating
promising
application
PEMWE
industry.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(21)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
The
generation
of
green
hydrogen
by
water
splitting
is
identified
as
a
key
strategic
energy
technology,
and
proton
exchange
membrane
electrolysis
(PEMWE)
one
the
desirable
technologies
for
converting
renewable
sources
into
hydrogen.
However,
harsh
anode
environment
PEMWE
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
involving
four‐electron
transfer
result
in
large
overpotential,
which
limits
overall
efficiency
production,
thus
efficient
electrocatalysts
are
needed
to
overcome
high
overpotential
slow
kinetic
process.
In
recent
years,
noble
metal‐based
(e.g.,
Ru/Ir‐based
metal/oxide
electrocatalysts)
have
received
much
attention
due
their
unique
catalytic
properties,
already
become
dominant
acidic
OER
process
applied
commercial
devices.
these
still
face
thorny
problem
conflicting
performance
cost.
this
review,
first,
metal
briefly
classified
according
forms
existence,
mechanisms
outlined.
Then,
focus
on
summarizing
improvement
strategies
with
respect
activity
stability
over
years.
Finally,
challenges
development
prospects
discussed.
Applied Catalysis B Environment and Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
343, P. 123584 - 123584
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
The
electrocatalytic
process
of
water
splitting
offers
a
promising
approach
to
produce
sustainable
hydrogen.
However,
the
slow
kinetics
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
presents
notable
challenge,
especially
in
acidic
environment
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
systems.
Despite
extensive
progress
made
catalyst
development
for
hydrogen
production
through
electrolysis
last
century,
significant
advancements
have
been
accomplished.
quest
OER
catalysts
that
possess
both
high
activity
and
stability,
while
also
being
affordable,
continues
be
challenging.
Currently,
Ru/Ir-based
electrocatalysts
are
only
practical
anode
available.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
explore
feasible
strategies
enhance
performance
longevity
catalysts.
This
review
comprehensive
assessment
obstacles
prospective
Additionally,
underscores
areas
research
concentration,
providing
valuable
perspectives
future
endeavors
development.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
of
fundamental
mechanism
and
kinetics
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
is
pivotal
for
designing
efficient
OER
electrocatalysts
owing
to
its
key
role
in
electrochemical
energy
conversion
devices.
In
past
few
years,
lattice
oxidation
(LOM)
arising
from
anodic
redox
chemistry
has
attracted
significant
attention
as
it
involves
a
direct
O─O
coupling
thus
bypasses
thermodynamic
limitations
traditional
adsorbate
(AEM).
Transition
metal‐based
oxyhydroxides
are
generally
acknowledged
real
catalytic
phase
alkaline
media.
particular,
their
low‐dimensional
layered
structures
offer
sufficient
structural
flexibility
trigger
LOM.
Herein,
comprehensive
overview
provided
recent
advances
anion
LOM‐based
electrocatalysts.
Based
on
analyses
electronic
structure
LOM,
strategy
proposed
activate
Possible
identification
techniques
corroboration
also
reviewed.
addition,
reconstruction
process
induced
by
LOM
focused
importance
multiple
situ/operando
characterizations
highlighted
unveil
chemical
origins
To
conclude,
prospect
remaining
challenges
future
opportunities
presented.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(39), P. 5104 - 5135
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
has
examined
the
advancements
and
challenges
in
development
of
transition
metal-based
electrocatalysts
for
alkaline
water
splitting
reaction
last
decade.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(34)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
The
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolysis
system
has
long
been
considered
a
promising
technique
for
the
generation
of
hydrogen
owing
to
its
high
electrolytic
efficiency,
reliability,
and
quick
response
renewable
energy
sources.
At
present,
noble
metals
their
oxides
(e.g.,
Pt,
IrO
2
,
RuO
)
are
widely
used
as
active
electrocatalysts
accelerating
conversion
efficiency
process,
especially
in
acidic
media.
Nevertheless,
scarcity
instability
seriously
impede
large‐scale
application
practice.
In
past
years,
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
proven
be
an
ideal
platform
designing
efficient
cost‐effective
electrodes
due
unique
physicochemical
properties.
this
review,
fundamental
catalytic
mechanisms
evolution
reaction
(HER)
oxygen
(OER)
media
discussed
first.
Then,
design
strategies
advanced
characterizations
MOF‐based
water‐splitting
catalysts
summarized.
Finally,
recent
research
advances
HER
OER
electrolytes,
along
with
current
challenges
future
opportunities,
provided.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
comprehensive
summary
of
the
stability
electrocatalytic
OER
will
provide
insight
into
electrocatalyst
design
and
device
optimization
for
industrial
applications.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 4196 - 4204
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Active
and
stable
noble
metal-free
catalysts
for
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
are
essential
realizing
large-scale
hydrogen
production
using
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
electrolyzers.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(20)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Design
the
electrocatalysts
without
noble
metal
is
still
a
challenge
for
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
in
acid
media.
Herein,
we
reported
manganese
(Mn)
doping
method
to
decrease
concentration
of
vacancy
(V
O
)
and
form
Mn−O
structure
adjacent
octahedral
sites
spinel
NiCo
2
4‐δ
(NiMn
1.5
Co
3
),
which
highly
enhanced
activity
stability
with
low
overpotential
(
η
280
mV
at
j
=10
mA
cm
−2
long‐term
80
h
The
isotopic
labelling
experiment
based
on
differential
electrochemical
mass
spectrometry
(DEMS)
clearly
demonstrated
lattice
NiMn
more
stable
due
strong
bond
shows
synergetic
adsorbate
mechanism
(SAEM)
OER.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
reveal
increased
formation
energy
(E
VO
after
Mn
doping.
More
importantly,
hydrogen
bonding
between
*OOH
adsorbed
promote
*OO
from
greatly
charge
density
substituted
sites.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(18)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
artificial
disturbance
in
the
nitrogen
cycle
has
necessitated
an
urgent
need
for
nitric
oxide
(NO)
removal.
Electrochemical
technologies
NO
conversion
have
gained
increasing
attention
recent
years.
This
comprehensive
review
presents
advancements
selective
electrocatalytic
of
to
high
value-added
chemicals,
with
specific
emphasis
on
catalyst
design,
electrolyte
composition,
mass
diffusion,
and
adsorption
energies
key
intermediate
species.
Furthermore,
explores
synergistic
electrochemical
co-electrolysis
carbon
source
molecules,
enabling
synthesis
a
range
valuable
chemicals
C─N
bonds.
It
also
provides
in-depth
insights
into
intricate
reaction
pathways
underlying
mechanisms,
offering
perspectives
challenges
prospects
electrolysis.
By
advancing
comprehension
fostering
awareness
balance,
this
contributes
development
efficient
sustainable
systems
from
NO.