Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(50)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
generation
of
H₂O₂,
involving
both
oxygen
reduction
and
water
oxidation
without
sacrificial
agents,
necessitates
maximized
light
absorption,
suitable
band
structure,
efficient
carrier
transport.
Leveraging
the
redox
capacity
this
study
designs
constructs
a
step‐scheme
heterostructured
SnO₂/Zn₃In₂S₆
catalyst
for
H₂O₂
production
from
seawater
under
ambient
conditions
first
time.
This
photocatalyst
demonstrates
remarkable
rate
43.5
µmol
g⁻¹
min⁻¹
which
can
be
increased
to
80.7
with
additional
O₂
injection.
Extensive
in
situ
ex
characterizations,
supported
by
theoretical
calculations,
reveal
transport
robust
ability,
enabling
complete
photosynthesis
at
sites
S‐scheme
heterojunction.
Furthermore,
it
is
hypothesized
that
substituting
SnO₂
other
semiconductors
such
as
TiO₂,
WO₃,
BiVO₄
all
form
results
confirm
feasibility
design.
Additionally,
recycling
further
utilization
produced.
These
findings
offer
new
insights
into
design
heterostructure
architectures
present
opportunities
agents.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2024
Over
the
last
decade,
carbon-based
metal-free
electrocatalysts
(C-MFECs)
have
become
important
in
electrocatalysis.
This
field
is
started
thanks
to
initial
discovery
that
nitrogen
atom
doped
carbon
can
function
as
a
electrode
alkaline
fuel
cells.
A
wide
variety
of
nanomaterials,
including
0D
dots,
1D
nanotubes,
2D
graphene,
and
3D
porous
carbons,
has
demonstrated
high
electrocatalytic
performance
across
applications.
These
include
clean
energy
generation
storage,
green
chemistry,
environmental
remediation.
The
applicability
C-MFECs
facilitated
by
effective
synthetic
approaches,
e.g.,
heteroatom
doping,
physical/chemical
modification.
methods
enable
creation
catalysts
with
properties
useful
for
sustainable
transformation
storage
(e.g.,
cells,
Zn-air
batteries,
Li-O
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(40), P. 5232 - 5244
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
an
electrosynthesis
strategy
of
H
2
O
via
the
2e
−
ORR,
covering
aspects
reaction
mechanisms,
performance
assessment,
catalyst
engineering,
and
setups
for
scaling
up
production.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(20), P. 11348 - 11434
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Environmental
catalysis
has
emerged
as
a
scientific
frontier
in
mitigating
water
pollution
and
advancing
circular
chemistry
reaction
microenvironment
significantly
influences
the
catalytic
performance
efficiency.
This
review
delves
into
engineering
within
liquid-phase
environmental
catalysis,
categorizing
microenvironments
four
scales:
atom/molecule-level
modulation,
nano/microscale-confined
structures,
interface
surface
regulation,
external
field
effects.
Each
category
is
analyzed
for
its
unique
characteristics
merits,
emphasizing
potential
to
enhance
efficiency
selectivity.
Following
this
overview,
we
introduced
recent
advancements
advanced
material
system
design
promote
(e.g.,
purification,
transformation
value-added
products,
green
synthesis),
leveraging
state-of-the-art
technologies.
These
discussions
showcase
was
applied
different
reactions
fine-tune
regimes
improve
from
both
thermodynamics
kinetics
perspectives.
Lastly,
discussed
challenges
future
directions
engineering.
underscores
of
intelligent
materials
drive
development
more
effective
sustainable
solutions
decontamination.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
local
electrolyte
micro‐environment
surrounding
the
catalyst
reaction
center,
including
critical
factors
such
as
pH,
reactant
concentration,
and
electric
field,
plays
a
decisive
role
in
electrocatalytic
reactions
water
splitting.
Recently,
this
topic
has
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
its
potential
significantly
enhance
catalytic
performance.
While
various
strategies
optimize
processes
have
been
explored,
deliberate
control
over
fundamental
principles
guiding
these
adjustments
remain
their
early
stages
of
development.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
examination
key
efforts
aimed
at
designing
tailoring
localized
micro‐environments
improve
It
discusses
advances
micro‐environmental
design,
methodologies
for
evaluating
shifts,
mechanistic
insights
driving
developments.
Additionally,
highlights
existing
challenges
prospective
industrial
applications
strategies.
By
offering
detailed
analysis
recent
developments,
aims
equip
researchers
with
practical
knowledge
on
controlling
micro‐environments,
thereby
accelerating
progress
toward
real‐world
processes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Abstract
Electrosynthesis
of
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
via
two‐electron
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(2e
−
ORR)
is
a
promising
alternative
to
the
anthraquinone
oxidation
process.
To
improve
overall
energy
efficiency
and
economic
viability
this
catalytic
process,
one
pathway
develop
advanced
catalysts
decrease
overpotential
at
cathode,
other
couple
2e
ORR
with
certain
anodic
reactions
full
cell
voltage
while
producing
valuable
chemicals
on
both
electrodes.
The
performance
catalyst
depends
not
only
material
itself
but
also
environmental
factors.
Developing
electrocatalysts
high
selectivity
activity
prerequisite
for
efficient
H
electrosynthesis,
coupling
appropriate
would
further
enhance
efficiency.
Considering
this,
here
comprehensive
review
presented
latest
progress
state‐of‐the‐art
in
different
media,
microenvironmental
modulation
mechanisms
beyond
design,
as
well
electrocatalytic
system
various
reactions.
This
presents
new
insights
regarding
existing
challenges
opportunities
within
rapidly
advancing
field,
along
viewpoints
future
development
electrosynthesis
construction
green
roadmaps.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
The
meticulous
design
of
advanced
electrocatalysts
and
their
integration
into
gas
diffusion
electrode
(GDE)
architectures
is
emerging
as
a
prominent
research
paradigm
in
the
H2O2
electrosynthesis
community.
However,
it
remains
perplexing
that
assembled
GDE
frequently
exhibit
substantial
discrepancies
selectivity
during
bulk
electrolysis.
Here,
we
elucidate
pivotal
role
mass
transfer
behavior
key
species
(including
reactants
products)
beyond
intrinsic
properties
electrocatalyst
dictating
electrode-scale
selectivity.
This
tendency
becomes
more
pronounced
high
reaction
rate
(current
density)
regimes
where
transport
limitations
are
intensified.
By
utilizing
diffusion-related
parameters
(DRP)
GDEs
(i.e.,
wettability
catalyst
layer
thickness)
probe
factors,
employ
both
short-
long-term
electrolysis
conjunction
with
in-situ
electrochemical
reflection-absorption
imaging
theoretical
calculations
to
thoroughly
investigate
impact
DRP
DRP-controlled
local
microenvironments
on
O2
transfer.
mechanistic
origins
diffusion-dependent
conversion
at
scale
unveiled
accordingly.
fundamental
insights
gained
from
this
study
underscore
necessity
architectural
innovations
for
mainstream
hydrophobic
can
synchronously
optimize
products,
paving
way
next-generation
gas-consuming
electroreduction
scenarios.
Electrocatalysts
electrodes
electrosynthesis.
authors
report
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
N-doped
carbon
catalysts
achieved
a
record-high
H
2
O
production
rate
under
an
industrial
current
density
over
200
h
in
simulated
seawater.
This
solution
100%
removal
for
E.
coli
and
negligible
toxicity
to
living
organisms.