National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
An
in-depth
understanding
of
electrocatalytic
mechanisms
is
essential
for
advancing
electrocatalysts
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
The
emerging
oxide
pathway
mechanism
(OPM)
streamlines
direct
O–O
radical
coupling,
circumventing
formation
vacancy
defects
featured
in
lattice
(LOM)
and
bypassing
additional
intermediates
(*OOH)
inherent
to
adsorbate
(AEM).
With
only
*O
*OH
as
intermediates,
OPM-driven
stand
out
their
ability
disrupt
traditional
scaling
relationships
while
ensuring
stability.
This
review
compiles
latest
significant
advances
OPM-based
electrocatalysis,
detailing
design
principles,
synthetic
methods,
sophisticated
techniques
identify
active
sites
pathways.
We
conclude
with
prospective
challenges
opportunities
electrocatalysts,
aiming
advance
field
into
a
new
era
by
overcoming
constraints.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 4926 - 4943
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Systematic
insights
into
the
recent
attainments,
limitations,
and
future
directions
of
hydrogen
production,
storage,
delivery,
usage
are
provided,
aiming
at
offering
critical
guidance
for
establishment
a
society.
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
water
splitting
represents
a
promising
technology
for
green
hydrogen
production.
To
design
advanced
electrocatalysts,
it
is
crucial
to
identify
their
active
sites
and
interpret
the
relationship
between
structures
performance.
Materials
extensively
studied
as
electrocatalysts
include
noble‐metal‐based
(e.g.,
Ru,
Ir,
Pt)
non‐noble‐metal‐based
3d
transition
metals)
compounds.
Recently,
advancements
in
characterization
techniques
theoretical
calculations
have
revealed
novel
unusual
sites.
The
present
review
highlights
latest
achievements
discovery
identification
of
various
unconventional
electrochemical
splitting,
with
focus
on
state‐of‐the‐art
strategies
determining
true
establishing
structure–activity
relationships.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
remaining
challenges
future
perspectives
development
next‐generation
By
presenting
fresh
perspective
reaction
involved
this
aims
provide
valuable
guidance
study
industrial
applications.
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Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 2771 - 2807
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
the
basics
of
electrochemical
water
electrolysis,
discusses
progress
in
computational
methods,
models,
and
descriptors,
evaluates
remaining
challenges
this
field.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 7308 - 7320
Published: April 25, 2024
The
rational
design
and
modification
of
heterojunction
photocatalysts
aimed
at
achieving
fast
charge
transport
efficient
photocatalytic
performance
is
a
central
goal
solar-light-driven
water
splitting
hydrogen
evolution,
yet
this
remains
challenge.
Herein,
we
prepare
hierarchical
photocatalyst
composed
few-layer
violet
phosphorene
(VP),
cadmium
sulfide
(CdS)
nanoparticles
(NPs),
Pd
single
atoms
(SAs)
by
facile
one-step
ball-milling
strategy.
underlying
VP/CdS
p–n
heterojunctions
are
verified
to
adopt
S-scheme
directional
transfer
combining
in
situ
irradiated
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
electron
paramagnetic
resonance.
atomically
dispersed
sites
the
low-valence
state
coupled
with
synergistically
achieve
ultrafast
(2.2
ps),
which
interfacial
Pd–S
Pd–P
bonds
serve
as
channels.
In
addition,
density-functional
theory
calculations
reveal
key
role
enhancement
light-harvesting
capacity
optimization
proton
adsorption
thermodynamics.
A
visible-light
production
rate
82.5
mmol
h–1
g–1
attained
an
optimal
1
wt
%
Pd–5
photocatalyst,
manifests
54-fold
increase
respect
that
CdS
NPs,
addition
apparent
quantum
efficiency
(AQE)
25.7%
420
nm.
This
work
showcases
valid
combination
SAs
for
separation
promoting
others.
Hydrogen,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 776 - 806
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
Amid
global
energy
challenges,
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
gaining
traction
for
green
production.
While
catalyst
research
ongoing,
recognizing
electrolyte
effects
remains
crucial
sustainable
production
via
renewable-powered
water
electrolysis.
This
review
delves
into
intricate
of
electrolytes
on
kinetics
HER.
It
examines
key
factors
including
pH,
cations,
anions,
impurities,
and
concentration.
discusses
notion
that
pH
alters
catalyst–electrolyte
interactions
proton
concentrations,
thereby
influencing
such
as
binding
energy,
adsorption,
overall
kinetics.
Moreover,
this
provides
a
briefing
cations
Li+
can
impact
HER
positively
or
negatively,
offering
opportunities
improvement
based
metal
substrate.
Interestingly,
there
potential
be
tuned
using
ions
to
modify
M–H
bond
demonstrating
flexibility
beyond
levels
counter-ions.
The
varied
adsorption
energies
electrodes
are
also
found
influence
anions
impurities
discussed,
emphasizing
both
positive
negative
impacts
it
pointed
out
electrolyte-engineering
approach
enhances
without
permanent
surface
modifications.
underscores
importance
composition,
highlighting
challenges
solutions
in
advancing
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(15)
Published: March 12, 2024
The
development
of
advanced
electrolysis
technologies
such
as
anion
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzer
(AEMWE)
is
central
to
the
vision
a
sustainable
energy
future.
Key
realization
AEMWE
technology
lies
in
exploration
low-cost
and
high-efficient
catalysts
for
facilitating
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
Despite
tremendous
efforts
fundamental
research,
most
today's
OER
works
are
conducted
under
room
temperature,
which
deviates
significantly
with
AEMWE's
operating
temperature
(50-80
°C).
To
bridge
this
gap,
it
highly
desirable
obtain
insights
into
catalytic
behavior
at
elevated
temperatures.
Herein,
using
well-known
perovskite
catalyst
Ba
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(26)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
The
development
of
effective
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
and
urea
oxidation
(UOR)
on
heterostructure
electrocatalysts
with
specific
interfaces
characteristics
provides
a
distinctive
character.
In
this
study,
nanocubes
(NCs)
comprising
inner
cobalt
oxysulfide
(CoOS)
NCs
outer
CoFe
(CF)
layered
double
hydroxide
(LDH)
are
developed
using
hydrothermal
methodology.
During
the
sulfidation
process,
divalent
sulfur
ions
(S
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: May 23, 2024
Rationally
designed
defects
in
a
crystal
can
confer
unique
properties.
This
study
showcases
novel
dual-defects
engineering
strategy
to
tailor
the
electrochemical
response
of
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
materials
used
for
energy
storage.
Salicylic
acid
(SA)
is
identified
as
an
effective
modulator
control
MOF-74
growth
and
induce
structural
defects,
cobalt
cation
doping
adopted
introducing
second
type
defect.
The
resulting
engineered
bimetallic
MOF
exhibits
discharging
capacity
218.6
mAh
g
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(45)
Published: July 27, 2024
Abstract
Benefiting
from
similar
hydrogen
bonding
energy
to
Pt
and
much
lower
price
compare
with
Pt,
Ru
based
catalysts
are
promising
candidates
for
electrocatalytic
evolution
reaction
(HER).
The
catalytic
activity
of
nanoparticles
can
be
enhanced
through
improving
their
dispersion
by
using
different
supports,
the
strong
metal
supports
interaction
further
regulate
performance.
In
addition,
single‐atom
(SACs)
almost
100%
atomic
utilization
attract
great
attention
coordinative
atmosphere
single
atoms
adjusted
supports.
Moreover,
syngenetic
effects
improve
performance
catalysts.
this
review,
progress
HER
electrocatalysts
summarized
according
existing
forms,
including
(NPs),
(SAs)
combination
both
NPs
SAs.
common
such
as
carbon
materials,
oxides,
phosphides
sulfides
classified
clarify
active
centers.
Especially,
possible
mechanisms
reasons
improved
discussed
experimental
results
theoretical
calculations.
Finally,
some
challenges
opportunities
prospected
facilitate
development
HER.
