EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
limited
energy
density
of
the
current
Li‐ion
batteries
restricts
electrification
transportation
to
small‐
and
medium‐scale
vehicles.
On
contrary,
Li‐O
2
(LOBs),
with
their
significantly
higher
theoretical
density,
can
power
heavy‐duty
transportation,
if
sluggish
electrode
kinetics
in
these
devices
be
substantially
improved.
use
solid
electrocatalysts
at
cathode
is
a
viable
strategy
address
this
challenge,
but
fail
provide
sufficient
discharge
depths
cyclability,
primarily
due
formation
film‐like
product,
Li₂O₂,
on
catalytic
sites,
which
obstructs
charge
transport
gas
diffusion
pathways.
Here,
we
report
that
triphase
heterogeneous
catalyst
comprising
NiCoP,
NiCo
S
4
,
O
assembled
into
hierarchical
hollow
architecture
(NC‐3@Ni),
efficiently
modulates
morphology
orientation
facilitating
sheet‐like
growth
Li
perpendicular
surface.
These
modifications
enable
LOB
deliver
high
capacity
25
162
mAh
g
−1
400
mA
along
impressive
cycling
performance,
achieving
270
cycles
depth
1000
exceeding
1350
h
continuous
operation.
This
promising
performance
attributed
presence
individual
electrophilic
nucleophilic
phases
within
microstructure
catalyst,
collectively
promoting
.
image
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(32)
Published: June 10, 2023
Abstract
Lewis‐base
sites
have
been
widely
applied
to
regulate
the
properties
of
Lewis‐acid
in
electrocatalysts
for
achieving
a
drastic
technological
leap
lithium‐oxygen
batteries
(LOBs).
Whereas,
direct
role
and
underlying
mechanism
chemistry
LOBs
are
still
rarely
elucidated.
Herein,
we
comprehensively
shed
light
on
pivotal
promoting
electrocatalytic
reaction
processes
by
constructing
metal–organic
framework
containing
(named
as
UIO‐66‐NH
2
).
The
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
demonstrate
can
act
electron
donors
that
boost
activation
O
/Li
during
discharged‐charged
process,
resulting
accelerated
kinetics
LOBs.
More
importantly,
situ
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectra
DFT
firstly
convert
Li
growth
from
surface‐adsorption
solvation‐mediated
due
capture
+
upon
discharged
which
weakens
adsorption
energy
towards
LiO
.
As
proof
concept,
LOB
based
achieve
high
discharge
specific
capacity
(12
661
mAh
g
−1
),
low
overpotential
(0.87
V)
long
cycling
life
(169
cycles).
This
work
reveals
sites,
guide
design
featuring
Lewis‐acid/base
dual
centers
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9)
Published: Jan. 22, 2023
Abstract
It
is
significant
to
develop
catalysts
with
high
catalytic
activity
and
durability
improve
the
electrochemical
performances
of
lithium‐oxygen
batteries
(LOBs).
While
electronic
metal‐support
interaction
(EMSI)
between
metal
atoms
support
has
shown
great
potential
in
field.
Hence,
effectively
performance
LOBs,
atomically
dispersed
Fe
modified
RuO
2
nanoparticles
are
designed
be
loaded
on
hierarchical
porous
carbon
shells
(Fe
SA
‐RuO
/HPCS)
based
EMSI
criterion.
revealed
that
Ru‐O‐Fe
1
structure
formed
surrounding
Ru
sites
through
electron
interaction,
this
could
act
as
ultra‐high
driving
force
center
oxygen
reduction/evolution
reaction
(ORR/OER).
Specifically,
enhances
kinetics
ORR
a
certain
extent,
optimizes
morphology
discharge
products
by
reducing
adsorption
energy
catalyst
for
O
LiO
;
while
during
OER
process,
not
only
greatly
OER,
but
also
catalyzes
efficient
decomposition
Li
favorable
transfer
active
products.
LOBs
FeSA‐RuO
/HPCS
cathodes
show
an
ultra‐low
over‐potential,
capacity
superior
durability.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 1015 - 1023
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Ru-related
catalysts
have
shown
excellent
performance
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
and
oxidation
(HOR);
however,
a
deep
understanding
of
Ru-active
sites
on
nanoscale
heterogeneous
support
catalysis
is
still
lacking.
Herein,
click
chemistry
strategy
proposed
to
design
Ru
cluster-decorated
nanometer
RuxFe3–xO4
heterointerfaces
(Ru/RuxFe3–xO4)
as
highly
effective
bifunctional
catalysts.
It
found
that
introducing
into
nanometric
Fe3O4
species
breaks
symmetry
configuration
optimizes
active
site
in
Ru/RuxFe3–xO4
HER
HOR.
As
expected,
catalyst
displays
prominent
alkaline
HOR
with
mass
activity
much
higher
than
commercial
Pt/C
well
robust
stability
during
because
strong
interaction
between
cluster
support,
optimized
adsorption
intermediate
(Had
OHad).
This
work
sheds
light
promsing
approach
improving
electrocatalysis
by
breaking
atomic
dimension
symmetry.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(1)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Aprotic
Li‐O
2
battery
has
attracted
considerable
interest
for
high
theoretical
energy
density,
however
the
disproportionation
of
intermediate
superoxide
(O
−
)
during
discharge
and
charge
leads
to
slow
reaction
kinetics
large
voltage
hysteresis.
Herein,
chemically
stable
ruthenium
tris(bipyridine)
(RB)
cations
are
employed
as
a
soluble
catalyst
alternate
pathway
O
its
in
both
processes.
RB
captures
dimer
promotes
their
intramolecular
transfer,
it
decreases
barrier
from
7.70
0.70
kcal
mol
−1
.
This
facilitates
processes
simultaneously
mitigates
singlet
oxygen
related
side
reactions.
These
endow
with
reduced
discharge/charge
gap
0.72
V
prolonged
lifespan
over
230
cycles
when
coupled
RuO
catalyst.
work
highlights
vital
role
battery.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 7332 - 7344
Published: April 25, 2024
The
high
conductivity
and
low
decomposition
potential
of
LiOH
as
the
discharge
product
in
Li–O2
batteries
have
garnered
significant
attention.
However,
challenges
remain
developing
LiOH-based
promoting
efficient
generation/decomposition
LiOH.
Here,
we
propose
a
strategy
to
build
binder-free
cathode
for
by
embedding
atomically
dispersed
Ru
onto
surface
MnCo2O4
(RuSA-MnCo2O4)
through
defect
engineering
adsorption–deposition
methods,
harnessing
synergistic
benefits
spinel
single
atom
terms
catalytic
activity
physical
structure.
leads
slight
lattice
distortion
electron
enrichment
near
Co,
breaking
long-range
ordered
symmetrical
structure
transforming
Mn/Co
low-activity
centers
into
asymmetrical
Ru–O–Co
high-activity
centers.
Compared
that
MnCo2O4,
d-band
center
RuSA-MnCo2O4
is
positioned
further
away
from
Fermi
level,
resulting
an
increased
occupancy
antibonding
orbitals.
This
more
moderate
adsorption
energies
LiO2*
LiOH*,
well
reduction
reaction
barrier
formation,
thereby
optimizing
kinetics
redox
reactions.
Thanks
active
regulated
RuSA,
electrochemical
performances
were
greatly
improved,
which
also
provides
clever
approach
development
catalysts
batteries.
Journal of Power Sources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
607, P. 234553 - 234553
Published: April 26, 2024
The
development
of
high-performance
Li-air
batteries
(LABs)
is
an
important
quest
for
effectively
utilizing
high-energy
density
electric
systems.
One
possible
way
to
achieve
this
goal
by
introducing
novel
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
at
the
battery
cathode,
enhancing
cycle
life
and
discharge
capacity
LABs
facilitating
fast
oxygen
reaction
kinetics.
Understanding
catalysts'
function
evolution
essential
developing
a
better-functioning
LAB.
In
review,
we
discuss
fundamentals,
mechanisms,
key
concepts
related
LAB
technology.
We
then
provide
critical
discussions
on
recent
advances
in
catalysts
used
cathodes
through
material
characterization,
electrochemical
analysis,
performance,
in-situ
ex-situ
product
DFT
calculations,
theoretical
most
up-to-date,
thorough,
broader
discussion
subject.
These
include
general
modified
carbon
nanostructures,
noble
metals,
transition
metal
oxides,
nitrides,
sulfides,
phosphides.
Furthermore,
special
attention
given
techniques
designed
enhance
catalytic
activity
modulation
electronic
structures.
Various
facet
engineering
eg
electron
approaches
are
explored,
including
heteroatom
doping,
alloying,
hybridization,
stoichiometric
optimization,
selective
growth.
Finally,
suggest
potential
prospective
pathways
future
research.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Developing
catalysts
with
suitable
adsorption
energy
for
oxygen‐containing
intermediates
and
elucidating
their
internal
structure‐performance
relationships
are
essential
the
commercialization
of
Li–O
2
batteries
(LOBs),
especially
under
high
current
densities.
Herein,
NiCo
O
4
‐CeO
heterostructure
a
spontaneous
built‐in
electric
field
(BIEF)
is
designed
utilized
as
cathode
catalyst
LOBs
at
density.
The
driving
mechanism
electron
pumping/accumulation
heterointerface
studied
via
experiments
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
growth
discharge
products.
results
show
that
BIEF
induced
by
work
function
difference
optimizes
affinity
LiO
promotes
formation
nano‐flocculent
Li
,
thus
improving
performance
Specifically,
exhibits
large
capacity
(9546
mAh
g
−1
4000
mA
)
stability
(>430
cycles
),
which
better
than
majority
previously
reported
metal‐based
catalysts.
This
provides
new
method
tuning
nucleation
decomposition
inspires
design
ideal
to
operate