ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 768 - 779
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Effective
local
electron
regulation
in
ruthenium-based
catalysts
acidic
oxygen
evolution
reactions
(OER)
remains
a
key
challenge.
The
lack
of
unified
understanding
catalyst
activity
and
stability
based
on
limits
the
further
development
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolysis
(PEMWE).
In
this
study,
we
develop
concept
coordination
unsaturated
Ti
(TiOCU)
sites.
Based
constructed
dual-oxide
heterojunction
interface
Ru/TiOx
catalyst,
achieve
precise
modulation
d-electron
orbitals
Ru
charge
redistribution
between
Ru–Obridge–TiOCU
units
strengthened
Ru–O
bonds
suppresses
formation
high-valence
species
deactivation
catalyst.
Combined
with
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
situ
spectroscopic
experiments,
confirm
that
dz2
orbital
significantly
optimizes
deprotonation
process
interfacial
hydroxyl-rich
interface,
thereby
enhancing
OER
kinetics
dominance
adsorbed
mechanism
(AEM).
Consequently,
exhibits
superior
performance,
achieving
current
10
mA/cm2
at
an
overpotential
only
237
mV
0.5
M
H2SO4,
demonstrates
for
over
160
h.
This
work
reveals
application
TiOCU,
providing
perspective
transition
metal
defect
materials
electrolysis.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
highly
efficient
electrocatalysts
for
direct
seawater
splitting
with
bifunctionality
inhibiting
anodic
oxidation
reconstruction
and
selective
oxygen
evolution
reactions
is
a
major
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
electrocatalyst
that
achieves
long-term
stability
more
than
1000
h
at
600
mA/cm
2
@η
high
selectivity
(Faraday
efficiency
100%).
This
catalyst
revolves
an
amorphous
molybdenum
oxide
layer
constructed
on
the
beaded-like
cobalt
interface
by
atomic
deposition
technology.
As
demonstrated,
new
restricted
dynamic
surface
self-reconstruction
mechanism
induced
formation
stable
reconstructed
Co-Mo
double
hydroxide
phase
layer.
device
assembled
into
two-electrode
flow
cell
overall
electrolysis
maintained
1
A/cm
@1.93
V
500
Faraday
higher
95%.
Hydrogen
generation
rate
reaches
419.4
mL/cm
/h,
power
consumption
(4.62
KWh/m
3
H
)
lower
pure
water
(5.0
industrial
current
density.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(22), P. 15515 - 15524
Published: May 24, 2024
The
continuous
dissolution
and
oxidation
of
active
sites
in
Ru-based
electrocatalysts
have
greatly
hindered
their
practical
application
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzers
(PEMWE).
In
this
work,
we
first
used
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
to
calculate
the
energy
Ru
3d
transition
metal-doped
MRuOx
(M
=
Sc,
Ti,
V,
Cr,
Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Cu,
Zn)
evaluate
stability
for
acidic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
screen
out
ZnRuOx
as
best
candidate.
To
confirm
theoretical
predictions,
experimentally
synthesized
these
materials
found
that
indeed
displays
robust
OER
with
a
negligible
decay
η10
after
15
000
CV
cycles.
Of
importance,
using
anode,
PEMWE
can
run
stably
120
h
at
200
mA
cm–2.
We
also
further
uncover
mechanism
ZnRuOx,
i.e.,
Zn
atoms
doped
outside
nanocrystal
would
form
"Zn-rich"
shell,
which
effectively
shortened
average
Ru–O
bond
lengths
strengthen
interaction
therefore
boosted
intrinsic
OER.
short,
work
not
only
provides
new
study
paradigm
DFT
calculations
guide
experimental
synthesis
but
offers
proof-of-concept
metal
dopants
RuO2
stabilizer
universal
principle
develop
high-durability
catalysts
PEMWE.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(30), P. 18832 - 18865
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
focuses
mainly
on
the
overall
facilitating
effect
of
heterostructures
OER
process.
The
fabrication
heterostructured
electrocatalysts
and
relationship
between
their
structures
electrocatalytic
properties
are
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Transition
metal
chalcogenides
are
an
important
class
of
electrocatalysts
with
broad
application
prospects
in
alkaline
oxygen
evolution
reactions.
Many
researchers
focusing
on
the
situ
conversion
cations
catalysts,
but
have
rarely
considered
contribution
oxidation,
leaching,
and
re‐absorption
to
catalytic
activity.
Herein,
multiple
characterization
approaches
used
monitor
mechanism
origin
CoTe@CoS‐electrocatalyzed
reaction
(OER)
The
research
results
reveal
that
electro‐oxidative
dissolution
Te
S
electrode
surface
forms
TeO
3
2−
SO
,
which
adsorbed
surface.
Moreover,
species
will
further
transform
into
4
.
As
expected,
extra
addition
mixed
tellurite
sulfate
ions
Co
(OH)
2
electrolyte
produces
a
synergistic
effect
can
significantly
boost
OER
Selenites
analogous
effect,
indicating
adsorption
chalcogenates
has
universal
improving
performance.
findings
this
work
provide
unique
insights
materials
enhancing
activity
during
processes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(27)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
and
(S
2−
)
recycling
present
promising
strategies
for
cost‐effective
production
simultaneous
removal
of
environmental
pollutants.
However,
the
advancement
this
technology
is
hindered
by
limited
availability
affordable,
efficient,
stable
catalysts.
Herein,
study
synthesizes
ultrafine
ruthenium
(Ru)
nanoclusters
on
a
substrate
iron
molybdenum
sulfide
(FeMo‐S)
nanosheets,
creating
new
heterointerface
catalyst
(FeMo‐S/Ru)
reaction
(HER)
sulfion
oxidation
(SOR).
Experimental
theoretical
calculations
suggest
that
strong
electron
interactions
between
Ru
FeMo‐S
substrate,
optimizing
*H
adsorption
promoting
HER
activity
one
side
while
facilitating
sulfur
intermediates
other
side,
effectively
catalyzing
SOR.
Additionally,
assembled
electrocatalytic
coupling
system
with
FeMo‐S/Ru
displays
an
ultralow
cell
voltage
0.57
V
at
100
mA
cm
−2
,
achieving
high
Faradaic
efficiencies
(>96%)
H
2
production,
also
exhibiting
remarkable
durability
over
1
month
(838
h).
This
work
paves
way
development
highly
efficient
durable
supported
catalysts,
enabling
energy‐saving
environmentally
friendly
recycling.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
The
nickel‐iron
based
materials
are
widely
studied
as
excellent
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts.
However,
its
relatively
poor
OER
stability
limits
practical
applications.
Herein,
a
zipper‐like
interlocked
heterostructure
of
NiFe
layered
double
hydroxide
(LDH)‐WN
is
constructed.
LDH‐WN
exhibits
not
only
ultrahigh
activity
228
mV
overpotential
at
current
density
50
mA
cm
−2
,
but
also
extremely
long‐term
over
4500
h
and
550
an
industrial
≈350
which
ascribed
to
special
structure.
Moreover,
in
situ
Raman
confirms
that
the
presence
WN
can
efficiently
achieve
LDH
reconstruction
slower
metal
dissolution
during
OER,
therefore
boosts
stability.
DFT
calculations
reveal
increase
*O
adsorption
capability
conductivity
layer,
anchor
atoms
layer
improve
energy
barrier.
In
short,
this
work
presents
new
method
constructing
Ni‐Fe‐based
catalysts,
would
accelerate
application.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
Nanostructured
ionic
compounds
have
driven
major
technological
advancements
in
displays,
photovoltaics,
and
catalysis.
Current
research
focuses
on
refining
the
chemical
composition
of
such
compounds.
In
this
study,
a
strategy
for
creating
stoichiometrically
well‐defined
nanoscale
multiple‐cation
systems,
where
atomically
precise
structure
maximizes
synergistic
cooperation
between
cations
at
atomic
scale
is
reported.
The
unprecedented
construction
Heusler‐type
PtRuP
2
double‐walled
nanotubes
through
sequential
anion/cation
exchange
reactions
demonstrated.
catalyst
exhibits
record‐high
catalytic
performance
durability
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
alkaline
electrolytes
anion‐exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzers.
investigations
highlight
crucial
role
Pt/Ru
dual
centers,
providing
multiple
active
sites
that
accelerate
HER
kinetics
within
single
phosphide
material,
operation
H
O
activation/dissociation
Ru
production
adjacent
Pt
sites.
These
findings
open
new
avenues
optimizing
compound‐based
electrocatalysts,
offering
platinum‐metal
alternatives
acidic
media.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(27)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Modulating
the
chemical
composition
and
structure
has
been
considered
as
one
of
most
promising
strategies
for
developing
high‐efficient
water
splitting
catalysts.
Here,
a
single‐atom
Ru
doped
Ni
2
P/Fe
3
P
catalyst
is
synthesized
by
introducing
dispersed
atoms
to
adjust
heterostructure.
Single
atom
provides
effective
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
active
sites
boosting
catalytic
activities.
The
with
only
0.2
wt.%
content
exhibits
an
overpotential
19.3
mV
at
10
mA
cm
−2
,
which
obviously
lower
than
146.1
P.
Notably,
alkaline
overall
electrolyzer
based
on
Ru‐Ni
catalysts
achieves
cell
voltage
1.47
V
operates
over
600
h
superior
that
benchmark
RuO
//Pt/C
(1.61
V).
theoretical
calculations
further
confirm
single
doping
can
effectively
optimize
hydrogen/water
adsorption
free
energy
site
therefore
improve
HER
activity
This
work
valuable
reference
design
high‐activity
durability
through
double
modulation
interface‐effect
atomic
doping.