Designing
an
affordable
catalyst
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
in
alkaline
media
remains
a
major
challenge.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
Ru-CoMoO4–x/NF
modified
with
ruthenium
nanoclusters
(Ru
NCs)
and
oxygen
vacancies
(Ovs),
using
nickel
foam
(NF)
as
substrate.
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
analysis
showed
that
introducing
Ru
effectively
catalyst's
electronic
structure.
A
carefully
controlled
concentration
of
enhanced
stability,
reduced
electrochemical
impedance,
promoted
kinetics,
thereby
improving
intrinsic
activity
Ru-CoMoO4–x/NF.
freshwater
medium,
displayed
low
overpotential
20
mV
to
achieve
current
density
−10
mA
cm–2,
Tafel
slope
41.54
dec–1.
The
maintained
stable
performance
minimal
degradation
after
100
h
constant
voltage
tests
180
multistep
tests.
Moreover,
overall
water-splitting
system,
Ru-CoMoO4–x/NF∥Ru-CoMoO4–x/NF
required
only
1.606
V
drive
−50
cm–2.
This
work
presents
viable
approach
enhancing
HER
electrocatalytic
nonprecious
metal
oxides
through
synergistic
effects
NCs
Ovs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
The
explicit
roles
of
the
hardly
avoidable
oxygen
species
on
carbon
materials
in
various
fields
remain
contentious
due
to
limitations
characterization
techniques,
which
lead
a
lack
fundamental
understanding
surface
chemistry.
This
study
delves
exhaustively
into
comprehension
features
different
oxygen-modified
carbons
through
dynamic
evolution
surficial
functional
groups.
Significant
differences
thermal
stability
and
electronic
properties
among
are
elucidated
via
situ
characterizations
theoretical
calculations,
providing
reliable
benchmark
for
identifying
groups
materials.
chemical
simultaneously
investigated
show
influence
structures,
redox
stability,
scalable
metal
adsorption.
These
findings
not
only
consider
common
misconception
that
produced
under
conditions
possess
identical
but
also
raise
awareness
chemistry
atomic
level.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 65 - 65
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Carbon
catalysts
have
shown
promise
as
an
alternative
to
the
currently
available
energy-intensive
approaches
for
nitrogen
fixation
(NF)
urea,
NH3,
or
related
nitrogenous
compounds.
The
primary
challenges
NF
are
natural
inertia
of
molecules
and
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
Recently,
carbon-based
materials
made
significant
progress
due
their
tunable
electronic
structure
ease
defect
formation.
These
properties
significantly
enhance
electrocatalytic
photocatalytic
reduction
(NRR)
activity.
While
transition
metal-based
solved
kinetic
constraints
activate
bonds
via
donation-back-π
approach,
there
is
a
problem:
d-orbital
electrons
these
metal
atoms
tend
generate
H-metal
bonds,
inadvertently
amplifying
unwanted
HER.
Because
this,
timely
review
defective
electrocatalysts
imperative.
Such
will
succinctly
capture
recent
developments
in
both
experimental
theoretical
fields.
It
delve
into
multiple
engineering
advance
development
ideal
photocatalysts.
Furthermore,
this
carefully
explore
correlation
between
photocatalysts
Finally,
novel
introduced
obtain
more
efficient
performance
NF,
paving
way
sustainable
future.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
As
an
oxidant,
the
ferryl‐oxo
complex
(Fe
IV
═O)
offers
excellent
reactivity
and
selectivity
for
degrading
recalcitrant
organic
contaminants.
However,
enhancing
Fe
═O
generation
on
heterogeneous
surfaces
remains
challenging
because
underlying
formation
mechanism
is
poorly
understood.
This
study
introduces
edge
defects
onto
a
single‐atom
catalyst
(FeNC‐edge)
to
promote
via
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
activation.
In
presence
of
PMS,
FeNC‐edge
at
low
dose
(20
mg
L
−1
,
equivalent
0.14
Fe)
exhibits
unprecedented
activity
contaminant
degradation.
Electrochemical
analysis,
in
situ
Raman
spectroscopy,
probe
experiments
confirm
that
enhanced
surface
FeNC‐edge.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
introduced
sites
concentrate
electron
density
active
atoms,
facilitating
charge
transfer
from
PMS.
Notably,
immobilized
polymeric
membrane
functioned
as
continuous‐flow
oxidation
system
with
efficient
recycling
minimal
leaching.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
The
past
decades
have
witnessed
the
increasing
accumulation
of
plastics,
posing
a
daunting
environmental
crisis.
Among
various
solutions,
converting
plastics
into
value‐added
products
presents
significant
endeavor.
Here,
an
electrocatalytic
upcycling
route
that
efficiently
converts
waste
poly(butylene
terephthalate)
high‐value
succinic
acid
with
high
Faradaic
efficiency
94.0%
over
cation
vacancies‐rich
cobalt
selenide
catalyst
is
reported,
showcasing
unprecedented
activity
(1.477
V
vs.
RHE)
to
achieve
industrial‐level
current
density
1.5
A
cm
−2
,
and
featuring
robust
operating
durability
(≈170
h).
In
particular,
when
combining
butane‐1,4‐diol
monomer
oxidation
(BOR)
hydrogen
evolution
using
vacancy‐engineered
as
bifunctional
catalyst,
relatively
low
cell
voltage
1.681
required
reach
400
mA
manifesting
energy‐saving
≈15%
compared
pure
water
splitting.
mechanism
reaction
pathways
BOR
are
first
revealed
through
theoretical
calculations
in‐situ
spectroscopic
investigations.
generality
this
evidenced
by
its
powerful
other
polyester
thermoplastics
such
succinate)
poly(ethylene
terephthalate).
These
strategies
can
be
coupled
reduction
small
molecules
(e.g.,
H
2
O,
CO
NO
3
−
),
shedding
light
on
production
chemicals.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract
Cascade
electrochemical‐chemical
coupling
(CECC)
involves
sequential
electrochemical
and
chemical
reactions,
using
intermediates
from
processes
as
reactants
for
subsequent
transformations
to
enhance
the
efficiency
selectivity
sustainable
syntheses
of
complex
chemicals.
Despite
its
economic
environmental
benefits,
CECC
still
faces
multiple
challenges,
including
a
low
utilization
intermediate
reactants,
competitive
side
difficulties
in
design
scale‐up
catalysts,
leading
yield.
To
ensure
economically
viable
CECC,
it
is
imperative
rationally
develop
cost‐efficient
high‐performance
such
carbon‐based
metal‐free
electrocatalysts
(C‐MFECs)
certain
carbon‐supported
transition
metal
with
high
activity
atomic
precision
desirable
products.
In
this
review,
an
overview
recent
advancements
doping
C‐MFECs
provided
enhancing
their
catalytic
toward
CECC.
Three
major
systems
based
on
are
discussed;
they
hydrogen
peroxide
coupling,
carbon
dioxide
upgrading,
redox‐mediated
systems.
Current
challenges
future
perspectives
emerging
field
also
addressed.