ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Substrate
surface
modification
with
a
functional
material
can
effectively
enhance
the
electrocatalytic
performance
of
an
electrode
on
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
In
this
work,
Ni‐BDC
MOF
nanosheet
layer
was
in‐situ
grown
nickel
foam
(NF).
Consequently,
NiFe
layered
double
hydroxides
(NiFe‐LDH)
electrodeposited
modified
exhibited
excellent
activity
and
amazing
long‐term
stability
OER.
alkaline
electrolyte,
well‐designed
NiFe‐LDH/Ni‐BDC/NF
drives
current
density
100
mA
cm
−2
at
small
overpotential
223
mV,
low
Tafel
slope
33.1
mV
dec
−1
outstanding
catalytic
more
than
10
days
under
continuous
electrocatalysis.
Such
distinguished
performances
are
attributed
to
particular
hydrophily
electrical
conductivity
layer.
This
work
is
important
attempt
bring
simple
effective
guideline
fabricating
highly
efficient
for
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(13)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
The
electronic
structure
of
metal
complexes
plays
key
roles
in
determining
their
catalytic
features.
However,
controlling
structures
to
regulate
reaction
mechanisms
is
fundamental
interest
but
has
been
rarely
presented.
Herein,
we
report
tuning
Cu
porphyrins
switch
pathways
the
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Through
controllable
and
regioselective
β-oxidation
porphyrin
1,
synthesized
analogues
2-4
with
one
or
two
β-lactone
groups
either
a
cis
trans
configuration.
Complexes
1-4
have
same
Cu-N
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 6644 - 6649
Published: April 16, 2024
The
steric
effects
on
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
have
been
rarely
studied
because
O2
is
small
in
size
and
ORR
catalysts
with
only
difference
hindrance
are
difficult
to
be
designed
synthesized.
Herein,
we
report
homogeneous
catalyzed
by
four
Co
porphyrin
atropisomers
tetrahydrofuran
decamethylferrocene
HClO4
at
298
K.
All
active
selective
for
2H+/2e–
an
activity
order
αααα
>
αααβ
ααββ
αβαβ.
Kinetic
studies
revealed
that
same
mechanism
proton-coupled
binding
as
rate-determining
step.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(34)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Progress
is
made
in
the
advancement
of
efficient
and
durable
electrocatalysts
for
ethylene
glycol
oxidation
reaction
(EGOR),
which
a
critical
breakthrough
conversion
waste
plastic
into
high‐value‐added
chemicals.
Here,
an
organic
ligand‐modified
PdNi
bimetallenes
(PdNi
O‐BMs)
catalyst
designed
constructed
through
one‐pot
method.
Benefiting
from
frizzy
porous
surface
structure
inorganic–organic
hybrid
interface
modification,
O‐BMs
undergo
electrocatalytic
reforming
(EG)
derived
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
to
form
formic
acid.
The
unique
structural
advantages
result
high
EGOR
performance.
Meanwhile,
influence
Ni
ligand
on
performance
confirmed
density
functional
theory
calculations.
This
study
reveals
advanced
strategy
synthesis
bimetallenes,
providing
green
sustainable
new
approach
PET
value‐added
transformation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(9)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
we
highlight
the
impact
of
catalyst
geometry
on
formation
O−O
bonds
in
Cu
2
and
Fe
catalysts.
A
series
complexes
with
diverse
linkers
are
designed
as
electrocatalysts
for
water
oxidation.
Interestingly,
catalytic
performance
these
is
enhanced
their
molecular
skeletons
become
more
rigid,
which
contrasts
behavior
observed
our
previous
investigation
analogs.
Moreover,
mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
reactivity
bridging
O
atom
results
distinct
pathways
bond
systems,
coupling
takes
place
between
a
terminal
III
−OH
μ
−O⋅
radical.
Whereas
it
involves
two
Fe–oxo
entities.
Furthermore,
an
in‐depth
structure–activity
analysis
uncovers
spatial
geometric
prerequisites
OH
radical,
ultimately
leading
to
formation.
Overall,
study
emphasizes
critical
role
precisely
adjusting
catalysts
align
bonding
pathway.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(38)
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Abstract
Multinuclear
metal
clusters
are
ideal
candidates
to
catalyze
small
molecule
activation
reactions
involving
the
transfer
of
multiple
electrons.
However,
synthesizing
active
is
a
big
challenge.
Herein,
on
constructing
an
unparalleled
Co
4
(SO
)
cluster
within
porphyrin‐based
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
electrocatalytic
features
such
for
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
reduction
(ORR)
reported.
The
II
sulfate
complexes
tetrakis(4‐pyridyl)porphyrin
under
solvothermal
conditions
afforded
‐M‐MOFs
(M═Co,
Cu,
Zn).
Crystallographic
studies
revealed
that
these
have
same
framework
structure,
having
connected
by
metalloporphyrin
units
through
Co─N
pyridyl
bonds.
In
cluster,
four
ions
chemically
symmetrically
equivalent
each
coordinated
with
O
atoms
give
distorted
cube‐like
structure.
Electrocatalytic
showed
all
OER
ORR.
Importantly,
regulating
activity
units,
it
confirmed
electrocatalysis.
With
use
porphyrins
as
connecting
‐Co‐MOF
displays
highest
in
this
series
MOFs
showing
10
mA
cm
−2
current
density
at
357
mV
overpotential
ORR
half‐wave
potential
0.83
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(RHE).
Theoretical
synergistic
effect
two
proximal
facilitating
formation
O─O
This
work
fundamental
significance
present
construction
structures
electrocatalysis
demonstrate
cooperation
between
during
bond
process.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Photo/electro-catalytic
CO2
reduction
into
high-value
products
are
promising
strategies
for
addressing
both
environmental
problems
and
energy
crisis.
Duo
to
their
advantageous
visible
light
absorption
ability,
adjustable
optic/electronic
properties,
definite
active
center,
post-modification
capability,
excellent
stability,
porphyrin-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
attractive
photo/electro-catalysts
towards
reduction.
In
this
review,
the
research
progress
of
COFs
photo/electro-catalytic
is
summarized
including
design
principles,
catalytic
performance,
reaction
mechanism.
addition,
review
also
presents
some
challenges
prospects
application
in
reduction,
laying
base
fundamental
efforts.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(6)
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Abstract
Molecular
electrocatalysis
requires
the
immobilization
of
molecular
catalysts
on
electrode
materials
for
practical
uses.
Direct
adsorption
catalyst
molecules
is
simple,
but
grafting
through
chemical
bonds
can
significantly
improve
electrocatalytic
efficiency
and
durability.
However,
designing
synthesizing
to
simultaneously
catalytic
activities
realize
easy
electrodes
challenging.
The
study
herein
reports
a
one‐pot
strategy
graft
Co
corroles
pyridine‐modified
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
oxygen
electrocatalysis.
By
modifying
CNTs
with
pyridines,
resulting
function
as
platforms
grab
in
situ
generated
axial
pyridine
ligation
Co.
Such
an
combines
three
effects
regulation
electrocatalysis,
including
ligand
effect,
electron
transfer
bond
effect.
hybrid
show
high
Zn–air
battery
assembled
using
these
displays
comparable
performance
Pt/Ir‐based
battery.
Moreover,
be
systematically
tuned
by
different
highlighting
controllable
feature
this
strategy.
Therefore,
work
significant
present
three‐in‐one
immobilize
ChemPhysChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Using
functionalized
supporting
materials
for
the
immobilization
of
molecular
catalysts
is
an
appealing
strategy
to
improve
efficiency
electrocatalysis.
Herein,
we
report
covalent
tethering
cobalt
porphyrins
on
phenolic
resins
(
PR
)
improved
electrocatalytic
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
and
evolution
(OER).
A
porphyrin
bearing
alkyl
bromide
substituent
was
covalently
tethered
resins,
through
substitution
bromides
with
hydroxyl
groups,
afford
molecule‐engineered
Co‐PR
).
The
resulted
efficient
ORR
OER
by
displaying
half‐wave
potential
E
1/2
=0.78
V
versus
RHE
overpotential
420
mV
get
10
mA/cm
2
current
density.
We
propose
that
many
residual
groups
will
surround
Co
play
critical
roles
in
facilitating
proton
electron
transfers.
Importantly,
outperformed
unmodified
loaded
simple
physical
adsorption
(termed
Co@PR
zinc‐air
battery
assembled
using
displayed
a
performance
comparable
Pt/C+Ir/C.
This
work
significant
present
as
material
support
electrocatalysts
demonstrate
electrocatalysis
use
resin
residues.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Abstract
Photo/electro‐catalytic
CO
2
reduction
into
high‐value
products
are
promising
strategies
for
addressing
both
environmental
problems
and
energy
crisis.
Duo
to
their
advantageous
visible
light
absorption
ability,
adjustable
optic/electronic
properties,
definite
active
center,
post‐modification
capability,
excellent
stability,
porphyrin‐based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
attractive
photo/electro‐catalysts
towards
reduction.
In
this
review,
the
research
progress
of
COFs
photo/electro‐catalytic
is
summarized
including
design
principles,
catalytic
performance,
reaction
mechanism.
addition,
review
also
presents
some
challenges
prospects
application
in
reduction,
laying
base
fundamental
efforts.