ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(22), P. 10730 - 10737
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Metal-CO2
batteries
integrate
the
benefits
of
carbon
dioxide
capture
and
efficient
energy
storage,
representing
a
prospective
innovation
in
storage
systems.
In
particular,
most
research
attention
has
been
concentrated
on
Li-CO2
Na-CO2
due
to
their
high
density
discharge
potential.
However,
excessive
accumulation
products
volatilization
liquid
electrolyte
restrict
further
advancements
these
batteries.
Herein,
we
synthesized
an
urchin-like
γ-MnO2
cathode
catalyst
that
enables
rapid
reversible
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
evolution
(CO2ER).
The
assembled
solid-state
Li/Na-CO2
with
Li7La3Zr2O12-
Na3Zr2Si2PO12-based
composite
solid
electrolytes
facilitate
uniform
stripping/deposition
metallic
anodes,
thereby
ensuring
long-term
cycling
stability
exhibit
for
240
100
cycles,
respectively,
at
current
200
mA
g–1
cutting-off
capacity
500
mAh
g–1.
Even
g–1,
still
possess
excellent
rate
capability.
This
work
provides
promising
solution
reduce
costs
catalysts
enhance
safety
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Increasing
atmospheric
CO2
levels
and
global
carbon
neutrality
goals
have
driven
interest
in
technologies
that
both
mitigate
emissions
provide
sustainable
energy
storage
solutions.
Metal-carbon
dioxide
(M-CO2)
batteries
offer
significant
promise
due
to
their
high
density
potential
utilize
CO2.
A
key
challenge
advancing
M-CO2
lies
optimizing
CO2-breathing
cathodes,
which
are
essential
for
adsorption,
diffusion,
conversion.
Carbon-based
cathodes
play
a
critical
role
facilitating
redox
batteries,
owing
cost-effectiveness,
conductivity,
tunable
microstructure,
porosity.
However,
there
is
lack
of
current
systematic
understanding
the
relationship
between
structure,
composition,
catalytic
properties
carbon-based
as
well
impact
on
overall
efficiency,
stability,
durability
batteries.
In
this
review,
we
will
give
an
insightful
review
analysis
recent
advances
various
materials,
including
commercial
carbons,
single-atom
catalysts,
transition
metal/carbon
composites,
metal-organic
frameworks,
etc.
,
focusing
structure-function-property
relationships.
comprehensive
pivotal
played
by
materials
optimization
strategies
be
provided.
Moreover,
future
perspectives
research
suggestions
presented
advance
development
innovation
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
Using
PdCu
alloy
as
a
model
system,
winged
oxidized
carbon
nanotube‐confined
Pd
x
Cu
y
bimetallic
catalysts
with
tunable
compressive
strain
are
engineered
through
atomic
incorporation
into
lattices.
This
strain‐mediated
approach
effectively
modulates
the
d‐band
center
of
to
optimizes
antibonding
state
occupancy
for
balanced
adsorption
landscape
CO
2
activation
and
Li
3
decomposition
that
aligns
Sabatier
principle
optimal
catalytic
activity.
Systematic
investigations
reveal
0.73%
in
5
optimally
behavior
both
while
maintaining
weakened
Li─O
bonding
interactions
promote
,
achieving
superior
stability
at
high
current
densities
(>
1100
h
1.0
A
g
−1
).
The
findings
highlight
pivotal
role
strain‐driven
electronic
optimization
strategy
designing
high‐efficiency
systems
advanced
metal‐gas
batteries.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2025
Heterogeneous
dual-atom
catalysts
(DACs),
defined
by
atomically
precise
and
isolated
metal
pairs
on
solid
supports,
have
garnered
significant
interest
in
advancing
catalytic
processes
technologies
aimed
at
achieving
sustainable
energy
chemical
production.
DACs
present
board
opportunities
for
atomic-level
structural
property
engineering
to
enhance
performance,
which
can
effectively
address
the
limitations
of
single-atom
catalysts,
including
restricted
active
sites,
spatial
constraints,
typically
positive
charge
nature
supported
single
species.
Despite
rapid
progress
this
field,
intricate
relationship
between
local
atomic
environments
behavior
dual-metal
sites
remains
insufficiently
understood.
This
review
highlights
recent
major
challenges
field.
We
begin
discussing
modulation
coordination
electronic
structures
its
impact
performance.
Through
specific
case
studies,
we
demonstrate
importance
optimizing
entire
ensemble
achieve
efficient,
selective,
stable
performance
both
model
industrially
relevant
reactions.
Additionally,
also
outline
future
research
directions,
emphasizing
synthesis,
characterization,
practical
applications,
aiming
fully
unlock
potential
these
advanced
catalysts.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2025
Abstract
Urea
(CO(NH
2
)
),
a
nitrogen‐rich
compound,
is
widely
used
as
nitrogen
fertilizer
in
agriculture,
key
component
medicine,
and
raw
material
chemical
production.
The
continuously
growing
demand
for
urea
has
spurred
an
escalation
Considering
the
impacts
of
byproducts
during
production,
it
urgent
to
explore
cost‐effective
environmentally
benign
synthesis
methods.
Artificial
photosynthesis,
which
utilizes
renewable
solar
power
convert
carbon
dioxide
(CO
(N
not
only
provides
sustainable
alternative
but
also
reduces
emissions
fixes
simultaneously.
This
review
delves
into
C−N
coupling
pathways,
intermediates,
their
detection
methodologies
photocatalytic
It
discusses
rational
design
selection
targeted
photocatalysts
toward
synthesis,
highlighting
characteristics
that
determine
rate‐limiting
steps.
Furthermore,
systematically
examines
challenges
evaluates
viable
solutions
overcome
these
limitations.
By
identifying
current
obstacles
proposing
potential
strategies,
this
aims
advance
artificial
photosynthesis
eco‐friendly
approach
insights
presented
herein
seek
bridge
fundamental
research
with
practical
applications,
ultimately
fostering
progress
energy‐efficient
fixation
technologies.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(51), P. 38009 - 38021
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
development
of
low-cost,
eco-friendly,
and
earth-friendly
electrode
materials
for
energy
storage
conversion
applications
is
a
highly
desirable
but
challenging
task
strengthening
the
existing
renewable
systems.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 1894 - 1894
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Li-CO2
batteries
(LCBs)
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions
for
energy
storage,
with
the
added
benefit
of
contributing
to
carbon
neutrality
by
capturing
and
utilizing
CO2
during
operation.
In
this
study,
a
high-performance
LCB
was
developed
using
Ge-doped
LiAlGeTi
(PO4)3
(LAGTP)
solid
electrolyte,
which
synthesized
via
solution-based
method
doping
Ge
into
NASICON-type
LATP.
The
ionic
conductivity
LAGTP
pellets
measured
1.04
×
10−3
S/cm
at
25
°C.
an
MWCNT/Ru
cathode
maintained
stable
cycling
performance
over
200
cycles
current
density
100
mA/g,
cut-off
capacity
500
mAh/g.
Post-cycle
analysis
confirmed
reversible
electrochemical
reactions
cathode.
integration
electrolyte
effectively
enhanced
improved
cycle
life
LCB.
This
study
highlights
potential
electrolytes
advanced
energy-storage
technologies
offers
pathway
developing
sustainable
LCBs.