Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Polymer
gels,
renowned
for
unparalleled
chemical
stability
and
self-sustaining
properties,
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
electrocatalysis.
Notably,
organic
polymer
gels
that
exhibit
temperature
sensitivity
incorporate
suitable
polar
nonvolatile
liquids,
enhance
electronic
conductivity,
impart
distinct
morphological
features,
but
remain
largely
unexplored
as
electrocatalysts
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR).
To
address
this
issue,
an
innovative
strategy
is
proposed
synergistic
modulation
of
the
rigidity
mainchain
molecular
skeleton
length
alkyl
sidechains,
enabling
development
organogel
polymers
with
a
sol-gel
temperature-sensitive
phase
transition
promises
high
selectivity
enhanced
activity
electrocatalytic
processes.
shortening
sidechain
can
significantly
affect
gelation
behavior
internal
microstructure
catalyst,
which
modifies
electron
state,
ultimately
impacting
catalytic
gel
catalysts.
In
particular,
phenyl-containing
Ph-FL1
short
sidechains
demonstrates
outstanding
2e
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Metastable
materials
are
considered
promising
electrocatalysts
for
clean
energy
conversions
by
virtue
of
their
structural
flexibility
and
tunable
electronic
properties.
However,
the
exploration
synthesis
metastable
via
traditional
equilibrium
methods
face
challenges
because
requirements
high
precise
control.
In
this
regard,
rapid
method
(RSM),
with
efficiency
ultra-fast
heating/cooling
rates,
enables
production
under
non-equilibrium
conditions.
relationship
between
RSM
properties
remains
largely
unexplored.
review,
we
systematically
examine
unique
benefits
various
techniques
mechanisms
governing
formation
materials.
Based
on
these
insights,
establish
a
framework,
linking
electrocatalytic
performance
Finally,
outline
future
directions
emerging
field
highlight
importance
high-throughput
approaches
autonomous
screening
optimal
electrocatalysts.
This
review
aims
to
provide
an
in-depth
understanding
electrocatalysts,
opening
up
new
avenues
both
fundamental
research
practical
applications
in
electrocatalysis.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Abstract
Conventional
alloys
have
long
been
limited
by
their
simple
compositions,
which
make
it
difficult
to
meet
the
requirements
of
modern
catalysis
applications.
In
contrast,
high‐entropy
(HEAs),
characterized
multi‐principal
elements
in
near‐equimolar
ratios,
become
a
transformative
paradigm
materials
science
since
inception
2004.
The
unique
core
effects
HEAs,
including
effect,
severe‐lattice
distortion
sluggish‐diffusion
and
cocktail
endow
them
with
superior
catalytic
properties
activity,
selectivity,
durability.
However,
rapid
advanced
development
comprehensive
review
applications
is
imperative
foster
deeper
understanding.
this
review,
capability
commencing
from
entropy‐driven
mechanism
HEAs
systematically
explored.
Then,
are
comprehensively
analyzed
diverse
fields,
energy
conversion,
chemical
industries,
environmental
remediation,
emphasizing
remarkable
capabilities
Finally,
pivotal
challenges
outlined
synthesis
methods,
mechanistic
elucidation,
green
manufacturing,
propose
future
directions
such
as
database
establishment
machine‐learning‐assisted
design.
By
addressing
knowledge
gaps
inspiring
innovative
strategies,
aims
accelerate
translation
into
practical
solutions
for
sustainable
future.
Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
Intuitive
design
strategies,
primarily
based
on
literature
research
and
trial-and-error
efforts,
have
significantly
contributed
to
advancements
in
the
electrocatalyst
field.
However,
inherently
time-consuming
inconsistent
nature
of
these
methods
presents
substantial
challenges
accelerating
discovery
high-performance
electrocatalysts.
To
this
end,
guided
approaches,
including
in-situ
experimental
techniques
data
mining,
emerged
as
powerful
catalyst
optimization
tools.
The
former
offers
valuable
insights
into
reaction
mechanisms,
while
latter
identifies
patterns
within
large
databases.
In
review,
we
first
present
examples
using
techniques,
emphasizing
a
detailed
analysis
their
strengths
limitations.
Then,
explore
data-mining-driven
development,
highlighting
how
data-driven
approaches
complement
accelerate
catalysts.
Finally,
discuss
current
possible
solutions
for
design.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
understanding
methodologies
inspire
future
innovations
electrocatalytic
research.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Pt-loaded
CeO
2
cubes
were
designed
via
a
rapid
and
eco-friendly
ultrafast
microwave
quasi-solid-state
approach
within
60
s,
which
exhibited
low
overpotential
of
10
mV
to
reach
mA
cm
−2
in
0.5
M
H
SO
4
with
excellent
long-term
stability.
