Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(45), P. 19498 - 19505
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
It
is
significant
to
exploit
low-cost
and
high-activity
electrocatalysts
for
practical
zinc–air
batteries
(ZABs).
Herein,
a
chlorine-nitrogen
codoped
hollow
carbon
polyhedron
catalyst
(Cl-NC-1000)
synthesized
by
the
thermal
decomposition
of
ZIF
precursors
with
template
intercalating
agent
NaCl.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
that
synergistic
effect
chlorine
nitrogen
adjusts
electronic
structure
neighboring
atoms,
facilitating
capturing/releasing
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
intermediates,
thereby
reinforcing
intrinsic
activity.
As
result,
fabricated
Cl-NC-1000
exhibits
an
outstanding
ORR
performance,
including
catalytic
activity,
selectivity,
stability.
When
applied
in
ZABs,
maintains
voltage
difference
ca.
0.96
V
at
5
mA
cm–2
cycles
over
300
h
energy
efficiency
53%,
superior
those
commercial
Pt/C-based
rechargeable
ZABs.
This
work
provides
efficient
strategy
designing
cost-effective
nonmetallic
catalysts.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
New
carbon‐based
materials
(CMs)
are
recommended
as
attractively
active
due
to
their
diverse
nanostructures
and
unique
electron
transport
pathways,
demonstrating
great
potential
for
highly
efficient
energy
storage
applications,
electrocatalysis,
beyond.
Among
these
newly
reported
CMs,
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)‐derived
CMs
have
achieved
impressive
development
momentum
based
on
high
specific
surface
areas,
tunable
porosity,
flexible
structural‐functional
integration.
However,
obstacles
regarding
the
integrity
of
porous
structures,
complexity
preparation
processes,
precise
control
components
hinder
regulation
interface
engineering
in
CMs.
In
this
context,
review
systematically
summarizes
latest
advances
tailored
types,
processing
strategies,
energy‐related
applications
MOF‐derived
focuses
structure‐activity
relationship
metal‐free
carbon,
metal‐doped
metallide‐doped
carbon.
Particularly,
intrinsic
correlation
evolutionary
behavior
between
synergistic
interaction
micro/nanostructures
species
with
electrochemical
performances
emphasized.
Finally,
insights
perspectives
relevant
research
presented,
future
prospects
challenges
discussed,
providing
valuable
guidance
boost
high‐performance
electrodes
a
broader
range
application
fields.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
The
electrocatalytic
technique,
as
an
efficient
energy
storage
and
conversion
technology,
has
attracted
significant
attention
to
address
exhaustion
environmental
pollution.
Usually,
the
activity
selectivity
of
reactions
are
largely
dominated
by
dynamic
process
occurring
on
electrocatalysts.
Therefore,
high-performance
electrocatalysts,
which
can
dominate
pathway
barrier
reactions,
great
significance
for
advancement
technique.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
emerging
crystalline
porous
materials,
present
structural
component
advantages
including
well-defined
structure,
high
surface
area,
large
porosity,
diverse
components,
easy
tailorability,
demonstrating
fantastic
potential
precise
fabrication
In
this
Review,
strategies
in
electrocatalysts
based
MOF-related
materials
specifically
introduced
from
aspects
catalytic
site
design
microenvironment
modulation
around
sites.
Furthermore,
representative
progress
achieved
various
applications
employing
MOF-based
is
systematically
summarized,
with
special
emphasis
MOFs
performance
optimization.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
future
perspectives
further
highlighted.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Transition
metal
phosphides
(TMPs)
in
supercapacitors
(SCs)
applications
are
increasingly
attracting
attention
because
of
their
exceptional
electrochemical
performance.
MOF‐derived
TMPs,
possess
high
specific
surface
areas,
rich
pore
structure,
and
controllable
chemical
compositions,
offering
promising
opportunities
for
supercapacitor
applications.
There
is
a
wide
variety
they
exhibit
different
properties
SCs.
This
work
mainly
categorizes
TMPs
(Fe
x
P,
Co
Ni
y
Cu
P),
then
outlines
the
latest
research
advancements
regarding
use
as
electrode
materials
SCs,
including
results
synthesis
methods
structural
modulation.
Subsequently,
SCs
discussed.
At
end,
perspectives
future
developments
key
challenges
highlighted,
with
aim
providing
guidance
research.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
The
cobalt‐nitrogen‐carbon
(Co─N─C)
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
are
promising
alternatives
to
precious
metals
for
catalyzing
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
and
their
activity
is
highly
dependent
on
coordination
environments
of
metal
centers.
Herein,
a
NaHCO
3
etching
strategy
developed
introduce
abundant
in‐plane
pores
within
carbon
substrates
that
further
enable
construction
low‐coordinated
asymmetric
Co─N
sites
with
nearby
vacancy
defects
in
Co─N─C
catalyst.
This
catalyst
exhibits
high
HER
an
overpotential
(
η
)
merely
78
mV
deliver
current
density
10
mA
cm
−2
,
Tafel
slope
45.2
dec
−1
turnover
frequency
1.67
s
(at
=
100
mV).
Experimental
investigations
theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
neighboring
can
modulate
electronic
structure
alter
adsorption
configuration
H
intermediate
from
typical
atop
mode
side
mode,
resulting
weakened
strength
thus
improved
activity.
work
provides
efficient
regulate
environment
SACs
catalytic
performance
sheds
light
atomic‐level
understanding
structure‐activity
relationships.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskite
(MHP)‐based
photocatalysts
encounter
significant
stability
challenges
in
water‐containing
systems,
posing
a
major
obstacle
to
their
application
artificial
photosynthesis.
Herein,
an
innovative
and
universal
strategy
is
present
create
MHP‐based
ternary
heterojunctions
based
on
self‐templating
method.
A
series
of
composite
catalysts
featuring
sandwich
hollow
structures
are
constructed,
with
MHPs
such
as
CsPbBr
3
,
Cs
Bi
2
I
9
Sb
Br
AgBiBr
6
serving
the
intermediate
layers.
The
unique
structure
effectively
shields
from
direct
water
contact,
allowing
exhibit
exceptional
photocatalytic
environments
for
durations
exceeding
200
h.
Furthermore,
design
ensures
complete
contact
between
reaction
substrates
both
oxidation
reduction
functional
areas.
Compared
single
materials,
heterojunction
stronger
capability
improved
charge
separation
efficiency,
leading
substantial
enhancement
CO
performance.
Notably,
layer
achieves
electron
consumption
rate
up
1824
µmol
g
−1
h
reduction,
which
far
superior
other
reported
under
similar
conditions.
This
study
provides
potent
simultaneously
enhancing
activity
photocatalysts,
paving
way
potential
applications
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 1600 - 1610
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
development
of
high-performance
bifunctional
single-atom
catalysts
for
use
in
applications,
such
as
zinc–air
batteries,
is
greatly
impeded
by
mild
oxygen
reduction
and
evolution
reactions
(ORR
OER).
Herein,
we
report
a
electrocatalyst
designed
to
overcome
these
limitations.
catalyst
consists
well-dispersed
low-nuclearity
Co
clusters
adjacent
single
atoms
over
nitrogen-doped
carbon
matrix
(CoSA+C/NC).
precisely
tailored
asymmetric
electronic
structures
are
achieved
with
strong
interactions
between
species.
optimize
the
adsorption/desorption
strength
oxygenated
intermediates
on
single-atomic
sites
endow
exceptional
activity
under
alkaline
conditions
half-wave
potential
(E1/2)
0.91
V
an
overpotential
(η)
340
mV
at
10
mA
cm–2.
In
addition,
battery
assembled
CoSA+C/NC
achieves
high
power
density
284.1
mW
cm–2
long
operational
lifespan
400
h,
superior
those
benchmark
Pt/C
+
RuO2.
Experimental
findings
theoretical
analysis
reveal
that
enhanced
stems
from
synergistic
sites.
Consequently,
overbinding
*OH
suppressed
accelerated
removal.
This
work
establishes
design
principle
advanced
electrocatalysts
multiphase
metal
species
bearing
interactions.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
bi-transition-metal
interstitial
compounds
(BTMICs)
are
promising
for
water
electrolysis.
previous
BTMICs
usually
composed
of
irregular
particles.
Here,
this
work
shows
the
synthesis
novel
1D
Co6Mo6C-based
heterojunction
nanowires
(1D
Co/Co6Mo6C)
with
diameters
about
50
nm
and
a
length-to-diameter
ratio
20
efficient
An
interesting
growth
process
based
on
pyrolytically
"squeezing"
PMo12
(Phosphomolybdic
acid)/ZIF-67
(Zeolitic
Imidazolate
Framework-67)
cube
precursor
is
demonstrated.
related
to
role
Mo
species
isolating
Co
species.
A
series
tests
theoretical
calculation
show
mutual
regulation
optimize
electronic
structure,
accelerating
H2O
dissociation
reduction
kinetics
H+.
Additionally,
provide
pathways
electron
transfer
transmission
reactants.
Consequently,
Co/Co6Mo6C
exhibits
high
activity
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(η10
31
mV)
oxygen
210
in
1
m
KOH.
electrolytic
cell
requires
low
voltage
1.43
V
drive
10
mA
cm-2.
catalyst
also
good
HER
performance
phosphate-buffered
saline
solution,
exceeding
Pt/C
at
current
density
>42
Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
172(2), P. 024501 - 024501
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Catalyst
requirements
for
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
fuel
cells
differ
by
applications.
Commercial
heavy-duty
vehicle
(HDV)
applications
consume
more
H
2
and
demand
higher
durability
than
many
others
the
total
cost
of
ownership
(TCO)
is
largely
related
to
performance
catalysts.
This
article
written
bridge
gap
between
industrial
academic
activity
advanced
cathode
catalysts
with
an
emphasis
on
durability.
From
a
materials
perspective,
underlying
nature
carbon
support,
Pt-alloy
crystal
structure,
stability
alloying
element,
ionomer
volume
fraction,
catalyst-ionomer
interface
play
critical
role
in
improving
We
provide
our
perspective
four
major
approaches,
namely,
mesoporous
supports,
ordered
PtCo
intermetallic
alloys,
thrifting
shell-protection
strategies
that
are
currently
being
pursued.
While
each
approach
has
its
merits
demerits,
their
key
developmental
needs
future
highlighted.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
application
of
in
situ
and
operando
spectroscopic
techniques
has
significantly
advanced
the
understanding
reticular
materials,
particularly
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
covalent
organic
(COFs).
These
offer
real-time
insights
into
dynamic
structural,
electronic,
chemical
changes
that
occur
within
these
materials
during
various
processes,
such
as
catalysis,
sorption,
material
synthesis.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
overview
key
used
to
investigate
formation,
functionalization,
catalytic
behavior
materials.
How
have
elucidated
roles
active
sites,
reaction
intermediates,
structural
transformations
under
conditions,
especially
single-site
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis,
is
highlighted.
also
discusses
challenges
opportunities
lie
ahead
integrating
methods
with
aiming
foster
further
innovation
design
versatile
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
their
derivatives
have
captivated
immense
interest
due
to
tunable
chemical
composition
structures.
Our
research
introduces
an
elegant
strategy
for
advancing
hybrid
MOF-based
electrocatalysts,
employing
scanning
electrochemical
cell
microscopy
(SECCM)
single-entity
electrochemistry
probing
of
individual
particles
with
precisely
engineered
compositions
We
achieved
controlled
phosphidation
Prussian
blue
analogues,
forming
hollow
nanocubes
Fe-doped
CoP/Co2P
heterojunctions,
which
demonstrated
significantly
enhanced
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
activity,
emphasizing
the
pivotal
role
structural
compositional
tuning
in
transition
metal
phosphide
catalysts.
Utilizing
SECCM,
we
probed
intrinsic
HER
activity
nanocubes,
correlating
behavior
size
composition.
Computational
insights
revealed
that
heterojunctions
electronic
conductivity
spin
density,
established
internal
electric
fields,
minimized
Gibbs
free
energy
barrier.
This
study
paves
way
toward
advanced
nanostructured
underscoring
crucial
interplay
between
size,
structure,
composition,
catalytic
efficacy.