Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences/CRC critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 32
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(18)
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Abstract
Urea
oxidation
reaction
(UOR)
has
garnered
significant
attention
in
recent
years
as
a
promising
and
sustainable
clean‐energy
technology.
Urea‐containing
wastewater
poses
severe
threats
to
the
environment
human
health.
Numerous
studies
hence
focus
on
developing
UOR
viable
process
for
simultaneously
remediating
converting
it
into
energy.
Moreover,
UOR,
which
thermodynamic
potential
of
0.37
V
(vs
reversible
hydrogen
electrode,
RHE),
shows
great
promise
replacing
energy‐intensive
oxygen
evolution
(OER;
1.23
vs
RHE).
The
versatility
stability
urea,
particularly
at
ambient
temperatures,
make
an
attractive
alternative
fuel
cells.
Since
entails
complex
intermediate
adsorption/desorption
process,
many
are
devoted
designing
cost‐effective
efficient
catalysts.
Notably,
transition
metal‐based
materials
with
regulated
d
orbitals
have
demonstrated
process.
However,
comprehensive
reviews
focusing
catalysts
remain
scarce.
In
light
this,
review
aims
bridge
gap
by
offering
in‐depth
systematic
overview
cutting‐edge
design
strategies
their
diverse
applications
UOR.
Additionally,
delves
status
quo
future
directions,
charting
course
further
advancements
this
exciting
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
of
fundamental
mechanism
and
kinetics
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
is
pivotal
for
designing
efficient
OER
electrocatalysts
owing
to
its
key
role
in
electrochemical
energy
conversion
devices.
In
past
few
years,
lattice
oxidation
(LOM)
arising
from
anodic
redox
chemistry
has
attracted
significant
attention
as
it
involves
a
direct
O─O
coupling
thus
bypasses
thermodynamic
limitations
traditional
adsorbate
(AEM).
Transition
metal‐based
oxyhydroxides
are
generally
acknowledged
real
catalytic
phase
alkaline
media.
particular,
their
low‐dimensional
layered
structures
offer
sufficient
structural
flexibility
trigger
LOM.
Herein,
comprehensive
overview
provided
recent
advances
anion
LOM‐based
electrocatalysts.
Based
on
analyses
electronic
structure
LOM,
strategy
proposed
activate
Possible
identification
techniques
corroboration
also
reviewed.
addition,
reconstruction
process
induced
by
LOM
focused
importance
multiple
situ/operando
characterizations
highlighted
unveil
chemical
origins
To
conclude,
prospect
remaining
challenges
future
opportunities
presented.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(34)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
The
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolysis
system
has
long
been
considered
a
promising
technique
for
the
generation
of
hydrogen
owing
to
its
high
electrolytic
efficiency,
reliability,
and
quick
response
renewable
energy
sources.
At
present,
noble
metals
their
oxides
(e.g.,
Pt,
IrO
2
,
RuO
)
are
widely
used
as
active
electrocatalysts
accelerating
conversion
efficiency
process,
especially
in
acidic
media.
Nevertheless,
scarcity
instability
seriously
impede
large‐scale
application
practice.
In
past
years,
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
proven
be
an
ideal
platform
designing
efficient
cost‐effective
electrodes
due
unique
physicochemical
properties.
this
review,
fundamental
catalytic
mechanisms
evolution
reaction
(HER)
oxygen
(OER)
media
discussed
first.
Then,
design
strategies
advanced
characterizations
MOF‐based
water‐splitting
catalysts
summarized.
Finally,
recent
research
advances
HER
OER
electrolytes,
along
with
current
challenges
future
opportunities,
provided.
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.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
comprehensive
summary
of
the
stability
electrocatalytic
OER
will
provide
insight
into
electrocatalyst
design
and
device
optimization
for
industrial
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(26), P. 16413 - 16449
Published: June 21, 2024
Layered
double
hydroxides
(LDHs),
especially
those
containing
nickel
(Ni),
are
increasingly
recognized
for
their
potential
in
photo(-/)electrocatalytic
water
oxidation
due
to
the
abundant
availability
of
Ni,
corrosion
resistance,
and
minimal
toxicity.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
examination
Ni-based
LDHs
electrocatalytic
(EC),
photocatalytic
(PC),
photoelectrocatalytic
(PEC)
processes.
The
delves
into
operational
principles,
highlighting
similarities
distinctions
as
well
benefits
limitations
associated
with
each
method
oxidation.
It
includes
detailed
discussion
on
synthesis
monolayer,
ultrathin,
bulk
LDHs,
focusing
merits
drawbacks
inherent
approach.
Regarding
EC
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
strategies
improve
catalytic
performance
insights
structural
during
process
summarized.
Furthermore,
extensively
covers
advancements
PEC
OER,
including
an
analysis
semiconductors
paired
form
photoanodes,
focus
enhanced
activity,
stability,
underlying
mechanisms
facilitated
by
LDHs.
concludes
addressing
challenges
prospects
development
innovative
LDH
catalysts
practical
applications.
provided
this
paper
will
not
only
stimulate
further
research
but
also
engage
scientific
community,
thus
driving
field
forward.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Oxygen
electrocatalysis,
as
the
pivotal
circle
of
many
green
energy
technologies,
sets
off
a
worldwide
research
boom
in
full
swing,
while
its
large
kinetic
obstacles
require
remarkable
catalysts
to
break
through.
Here,
based
on
summarizing
reaction
mechanisms
and
situ
characterizations,
structure–activity
relationships
oxygen
electrocatalysts
are
emphatically
overviewed,
including
influence
geometric
morphology
chemical
structures
electrocatalytic
performances.
Subsequently,
experimental/theoretical
is
combined
with
device
applications
comprehensively
summarize
cutting‐edge
according
various
material
categories.
Finally,
future
challenges
forecasted
from
perspective
catalyst
development
applications,
favoring
researchers
promote
industrialization
electrocatalysis
at
an
early
date.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Abstract
In
the
pursuit
of
sustainable
hydrogen
production
via
water
electrolysis,
paramount
importance
electrocatalyst
stability
emerges
as
a
defining
factor
for
long‐term
industrial
viability.
A
thorough
understanding
and
enhancement
not
only
ensure
extended
catalyst
lifetimes
but
also
pave
way
consistent
efficient
generation.
This
review
focuses
on
pivotal
role
in
determining
practical
viability
oxygen
evolution
electrocatalysts
(OECs)
large‐scale
applications
electrolysis
production.
The
paper
explores
over
initial
activity,
citing
examples
hypothetical
scenarios.
First,
figures
merits
evaluation
are
explained
along
with
available
benchmarking
protocols
evaluation.
Further,
text
delves
into
various
strategies
that
can
enhance
which
include
self‐healing/regeneration
pathway,
reaction
(OER)
mechanism
optimization
to
achieve
highly
stable
OER
stabilization
active
metals
atoms
within
inhibit
dissolution
forward
application.
interplay
stability,
cost
is
suit
application
electrocatalyst.
Lastly,
it
outlines
challenges,
prospects,
future
directions,
presenting
guide
advancing
OECs
generation
landscape.
