Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(35)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
advanced
electrocatalysts
with
exceptional
performance
at
high
current
densities
is
pivotal
for
reducing
electric
energy
consumption
in
industrial
water
splitting
hydrogen
production.
Herein,
a
flexible
one‐step
electrodeposition
approach
developed
to
synthesize
superhydrophilic
3D
flower‐like
clusters
Cu–Co–P
nanosheets
grown
situ
on
nickel
foam
(NF).
Introducing
Cu
into
Co–P
causes
strong
electron
interactions,
forming
an
electronic
configuration
favorable
the
adsorption
and
desorption
intermediates,
which
significantly
improves
intrinsic
catalytic
activity.
as‐deposited
Cu–Co–P/NF
display
notable
bifunctional
activity
low
overpotentials
259
65
mV
oxygen
evolution
reactions,
respectively,
10
mA
cm
−2
.
Superwetting
nanostructures
are
conducive
penetration
electrolytes
rapid
release
bubbles,
enabling
efficient
utilization
active
sites
timely
bubble
stress
under
densities.
An
assembled
Cu–Co–P/NF(+,
−)
electrolyzer
achieves
impressive
voltage
1.85
V
500
appreciable
stability
over
220
h
simulated
conditions.
This
work
offers
attractive
strategy
regulating
superaerophobic
splitting,
can
contribute
practical
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(28)
Published: March 27, 2023
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
in
membrane
electrode
assembly
(MEA)
systems
is
a
promising
technology.
Gaseous
can
be
directly
transported
to
the
cathode
catalyst
layer,
leading
enhanced
rate.
Meanwhile,
there
no
liquid
electrolyte
between
and
anode,
which
help
improve
energy
efficiency
of
whole
system.
The
remarkable
progress
achieved
recently
points
out
way
realize
industrially
relevant
performance.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
principles
MEA
for
RR,
focusing
gas
diffusion
electrodes
ion
exchange
membranes.
Furthermore,
anode
processes
beyond
oxidation
water
are
considered.
Besides,
voltage
distribution
scrutinized
identify
specific
losses
related
individual
components.
We
also
summarize
generation
different
reduced
products
together
with
corresponding
catalysts.
Finally,
challenges
opportunities
highlighted
future
research.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(13)
Published: Dec. 24, 2023
Abstract
Seawater
electrolysis
(SWE)
is
a
promising
and
potentially
cost‐effective
approach
to
hydrogen
production,
considering
that
seawater
vastly
abundant
SWE
able
combine
with
offshore
renewables
producing
green
hydrogen.
However,
has
long
been
suffering
from
technical
challenges
including
the
high
energy
demand
interference
of
chlorine
chemistry,
leading
electrolyzers
low
efficiency
short
lifespan.
In
this
context,
hybrid
SWE,
operated
by
replacing
energy‐demanding
oxygen
evolution
reaction
interfering
(CER)
thermodynamically
more
favorable
anodic
oxidation
(AOR)
or
designing
innovative
electrolyzer
cells,
recently
emerged
as
better
alternative,
which
not
only
allows
occur
in
safe
energy‐saving
manner
without
notorious
CER,
but
also
enables
co‐production
value‐added
chemicals
elimination
environmental
pollutants.
This
review
provides
first
account
recent
advances
for
production.
The
substitutional
AOR
various
small
molecules
redox
mediators,
couple
seawater,
comprehensively
summarized.
Moreover,
how
cell
design
helps
briefly
discussed.
Last,
current
future
outlook
about
development
technology
are
outlined.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 853 - 879
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Hydrogen
production
via
electrocatalytic
water
splitting
is
hampered
by
the
slow
kinetics
of
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
To
address
this
limitation,
electrochemical
hydrogen
(HER)
can
be
boosted
with
more
favorable
oxidation
small
organic
molecules
ideally
driven
renewable
energies,
producing
valuable
chemicals.
In
context,
coupling
methanol
(MOR)
simultaneous
formate
has
garnered
significant
interest.
Such
a
cost-effective
process,
meeting
growing
demand
for
energy
storage
and
fuel
production,
requires
developing
cheap
efficient
electrocatalysts.
Given
knowledge
gap
between
precious
nonprecious
metal
electrocatalysts,
exemplified
nickel
its
derived
compounds,
review
focuses
on
MOR
from
fundamental
electrochemistry,
materials
design
synthesis,
activity-composition/structure
relations.
Despite
advances,
we
still
face
formidable
challenges
in
deciphering
intricate
catalytic
mechanism,
elevating
activity
selectivity
to
new
heights,
pioneering
development
scalable
prototypes.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 1138 - 1145
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Integrating
metal-based
species
with
a
carbon
matrix
is
promising
approach
for
fabricating
inexpensive,
durable,
and
efficient
electrocatalysts.
Herein,
NiSe2-decorated
N-doped
polyhedra
(NC)
are
prepared
as
electrocatalysts
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
by
template-assisted
approach.
The
optimal
NC-NiSe2
delivers
extraordinary
catalytic
activities
toward
HER
in
wide
pH
range,
overpotentials
of
127
mV
0.5
M
H2SO4,
226
1
PBS,
205
KOH
to
drive
current
density
10
mA
cm–2.
In
addition,
this
catalyst
undergoes
fast
kinetics
via
Volmer–Heyrovsky
mechanism
exhibits
excelent
long-term
durability
48
h
the
full
media.
During
electrocatalysis,
when
electrons
pass
through
NC
surface
NiSe2
particles,
water
molecules
at
active
sites
reduced,
then
released.
excellent
activity
mainly
benefit
from
hierarchically
porous
architecture
well
synergistic
interaction
nanoparticles
matrix,
which
not
only
significantly
boost
electronic
conductivity
generate
plentiful
but
also
guarantee
chemical
structural
stabilities
species.
This
work
unravels
deep
insights
into
exploration
carbon-supported
metal
chalcogenides
highly
full-pH
values.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 100123 - 100123
Published: March 25, 2023
Lithium–oxygen
(Li–O2)
batteries
have
great
potential
for
applications
in
electric
devices
and
vehicles
due
to
their
high
theoretical
energy
density
of
3500
Wh
kg−1.
Unfortunately,
practical
use
is
seriously
limited
by
the
sluggish
decomposition
insulating
Li2O2,
leading
OER
overpotentials
cathodes
electrolytes.
Cathode
electrocatalysts
with
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
evolution
(OER)
activities
are
critical
alleviate
charge
promote
cycling
stability
Li–O2
batteries.
However,
constructing
catalysts
performance
efficiency
always
challenging.
In
this
mini-review,
we
first
outline
employment
advanced
such
as
carbon
materials,
noble
non-noble
metals,
metal–organic
frameworks
improve
battery
performance.
We
then
detail
ORR
mechanisms
photo-assisted
single-atom
superior
Finally,
offer
perspectives
on
future
development
directions
cathode
that
will
boost
kinetics.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 21 - 43
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Abstract
Catalytic
conversion
of
biomass‐based
platform
chemicals
is
one
the
significant
approaches
to
utilize
renewable
biomass
resources.
2,5‐Furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA),
obtained
by
an
electrocatalytic
oxidation
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF),
has
attracted
extensive
attention
due
potential
replacing
terephthalic
synthesize
high‐performance
polymeric
materials
for
commercialization.
In
present
work,
pH‐dependent
reaction
pathways
and
factors
influencing
degree
functional
group
are
first
discussed.
Then
mechanism
HMF
further
elucidated
using
representative
examples.
addition,
emerging
catalyst
design
strategies
(defects,
interface
engineering)
used
in
generalized,
structure–activity
relationships
between
abovementioned
catalysts
performance
analyzed.
Furthermore,
cathode
pairing
reactions,
such
as
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
CO
2
reduction
(CO
RR),
oxygen
thermodynamically
favorable
organic
reactions
lower
cell
voltage
electrolysis
system,
Finally,
challenges
prospects
electrochemical
FDCA
presented,
focusing
on
deeply
investigated
mechanism,
coupling
reactor
design,
downstream
product
separation/purification.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146(1), P. 468 - 475
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
The
in-tandem
catalyst
holds
great
promise
for
addressing
the
limitation
of
low
*CO
coverage
on
Cu-based
materials
selective
C2H4
generation
during
CO2
electroreduction.
However,
potential
mismatch
between
CO-formation
and
favorable
C–C
coupling
Cu
represents
a
bottleneck
in
these
types
electrocatalysts,
resulting
tandem
efficiencies.
In
this
study,
we
propose
robust
solution
to
problem
by
introducing
wide-CO
generation-potential
window
nickel
single
atom
(Ni
SAC)
supported
catalyst.
selection
Ni
SAC
was
based
theoretical
calculations,
its
excellent
performance
further
confirmed
using
situ
IR
spectroscopy.
facilitated
carbon
dimerization
our
led
∼370
mA/cm2
partial
current
density
C2H4,
corresponding
faradic
efficiency
∼62%.
This
remained
stable
consistent
at
least
∼14
h
high
500
flow-cell
reactor,
outperforming
most
catalysts
reported
so
far.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
synthesis
of
C–N
coupling
compounds
from
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
species
not
only
offers
an
effective
avenue
to
achieve
carbon
neutrality
reduce
environmental
pollution,
but
also
establishes
a
route
synthesize
valuable
chemicals,
such
as
urea,
amide,
amine.
This
innovative
approach
expands
the
application
range
product
categories
beyond
simple
carbonaceous
in
reduction,
which
is
becoming
rapidly
advancing
field.
review
summarizes
research
progress
urea
synthesis,
using
N
,
NO
−
3
species,
explores
emerging
trends
electrosynthesis
amide
amine
nitrogen
species.
Additionally,
future
opportunities
this
field
are
highlighted,
including
amino
acids
other
containing
bonds,
anodic
reactions
water
oxidation,
catalytic
mechanism
corresponding
reactions.
critical
captures
insights
aimed
at
accelerating
development
electrochemical
reactions,
confirming
superiority
method
over
traditional
techniques.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(30)
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
water
splitting
is
a
promising
technique
for
the
production
of
high‐purity
hydrogen.
Substituting
slow
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
with
an
oxidation
that
thermodynamically
more
favorable
enables
energy‐efficient
Moreover,
this
approach
facilitates
degradation
environmental
pollutants
and
synthesis
value‐added
chemicals
through
rational
selection
small
molecules
as
substrates.
Strategies
small‐molecule
electrocatalyst
design
are
critical
to
electrocatalytic
performance,
focus
on
achieving
high
current
density,
selectivity,
Faradaic
efficiency,
operational
durability.
This
perspective
discusses
key
factors
required
further
advancement,
including
technoeconomic
analysis,
new
reactor
system
design,
meeting
requirements
industrial
applications,
bridging
gap
between
fundamental
research
practical
product
detection
separation.
aims
advance
development
hybrid
electrolysis
applications.