ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(13)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Green
hydrogen
fuel
generation
via
the
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
approach
has
attracted
considerable
attention
recently
for
its
sustainability
and
eco‐friendliness.
Photoelectrocatalysts
are
key
component
of
PEC
process.
To
produce
green
by
this
at
a
reasonable
rate
from
water
splitting
waste
valorization,
proper
design
electronic
structure
modulation
photoelectrocatalysts
utmost
importance.
Therefore,
in
review,
we
discuss
materials
selection,
design,
engineering
photoanode
to
efficiently
harvest
convert
solar
energy
into
value‐added
chemicals.
In
regard,
introduce
fundamentals
mechanistic
insights
conversion
storage
technologies,
which
would
provide
knowledge
novices
gain
insight
field
while
designing
new
photoanode.
Moreover,
mention
importance
various
semiconducting
their
surface/interface
aspects
improve
properties
selective
oxidation
chemicals
valorization
coupled
with
generation.
Finally,
conclusions
prospects
technology
highlighting
major
challenges
potential
commercialization.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 3320 - 3335
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Nowadays,
the
assembling
of
hybrid
water
electrolysis
using
a
hydrazine
oxidation
reaction
(HzOR)
instead
slow
anodic
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
has
been
established
as
favorable
technology
for
efficient
hydrogen
(H2)
production.
Nevertheless,
it
is
still
critical
to
develop
highly
effective
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
both
(HER)
and
HzOR.
In
this
work,
we
propose
facile
approach
design
synthesis
single-Pd-nanoparticles-decorated
bimetallic
NiCo2O4
nanoplates
electrocatalyst
HER
Initially,
are
synthesized
by
combination
hydrothermal
high-temperature
calcination.
Subsequently,
single-Pd
nanoparticles
with
varying
proportions
decorated
on
via
pulsed
laser
irradiation
(PLI),
leading
formation
Pd/NiCo2O4
composites.
The
optimized
composite
shows
remarkable
electrocatalytic
ability
low
overpotential
294
mV
an
ultrasmall
working
potential
−6
(vs
RHE)
HzOR
at
10
mA
cm–2
in
1
M
KOH
electrolyte.
Thus,
overall
splitting
(OHzS)
electrolyzer
Pd/NiCo2O4∥Pd/NiCo2O4
system
presents
current
densities
100
respective
cell
voltages
0.35
0.94
V.
Notably,
situ/operando
Raman
spectroscopy
confirms
surface
α-Co(OH)2
during
γ-NiOOH
Furthermore,
density
function
theory
(DFT)
calculations
demonstrate
that
decoration
Pd
onto
facilitates
optimization
adsorption
free
energy
(ΔGH*)
enhancement
dehydrogenation
kinetics.
This
work
introduces
strategy
fabricating
electrocatalysts,
potentially
useful
energy-saving
H2
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
Abstract
Microwave
absorbing
materials
play
an
increasingly
important
role
in
modern
electronic
warfare
technology
for
enhancing
electromagnetic
compatibility
and
suppressing
interference.
High‐entropy
ceramics
(HECs)
possess
extraordinary
physical
chemical
properties,
more
importantly,
the
high
tunability
of
multi‐component
HECs
has
brought
new
opportunities
to
microwave
materials.
Rich
crystallographic
distortions
occupancies
enable
have
highly
efficient
absorption
excellent
mechanical
thermal
stability.
Therefore,
structural
advantages
are
integrated
from
comprehensive
perspectives,
emphasizing
on
dielectric
magnetic
properties
phenomenon.
Strategies
proposed
improve
capacity
HECs,
including
composition
optimization,
microstructure
engineering,
post‐treatment
technology.
Finally,
problems
obstacles
associated
with
high‐entropy
(HEMs)
research
discussed.
The
innovative
design
concepts
highlighted.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(25)
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
Efficient
electrocatalysts
are
pivotal
for
advancing
green
energy
conversion
technologies.
Organic
electrocatalysts,
as
cost‐effective
alternatives
to
noble‐metal
benchmarks,
have
garnered
attention.
However,
the
understanding
of
relationships
between
their
properties
and
electrocatalytic
activities
remains
ambiguous.
Plenty
research
articles
regarding
low‐cost
organic
started
gain
momentum
in
2010
been
flourishing
recently
though,
a
review
article
both
entry‐level
experienced
researchers
this
field
is
still
lacking.
This
underscores
urgent
need
elucidate
structure–activity
relationship
design
suitable
electrode
structures,
leveraging
unique
features
like
controllability
compatibility
real‐world
applications.
classified
into
four
groups:
small
molecules,
oligomers,
polymers,
frameworks,
with
specific
structural
physicochemical
serving
activity
indicators.
To
unlock
full
potential
five
strategies
discussed:
integrated
surface
property
modulation,
membrane
technologies,
electrolyte
affinity
regulation,
addition
anticorrosion
species,
all
aimed
at
enhancing
charge
efficiency,
mass
transfer,
long‐term
stability
during
reactions.
The
offers
comprehensive
overview
current
state
practical
applications,
bridging
gap
paving
way
future
developments
more
efficient
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(8)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
The
present
study
details
the
strategic
development
of
Co-doped
CuO
nanostructures
via
sophisticated
and
expedited
pulsed
laser
ablation
in
liquids
(PLAL)
technique.
Subsequently,
these
structures
are
employed
as
potent
electrocatalysts
for
anodic
methanol
oxidation
reaction
(MOR),
offering
an
alternative
to
sluggish
oxygen
evolution
(OER).
Electrochemical
assessments
indicate
that
Co-CuO
catalyst
exhibits
exceptional
MOR
activity,
requiring
a
reduced
potential
1.42
V
at
10
mA
cm
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(9)
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Nickel–iron
oxy/hydroxides
(NiFeO
x
H
y
)
emerge
as
an
attractive
type
of
electrocatalysts
for
alkaline
water
oxidation
reaction
(WOR),
but
which
encounter
a
huge
challenge
in
stability,
especially
at
industrial-grade
large
current
density
due
to
uncontrollable
Fe
leakage.
Here,
we
tailor
the
coordination
by
MXene-mediated
reconfiguration
strategy
resultant
NiFeO
catalyst
alleviate
leakage
and
thus
reinforce
WOR
stability.
The
introduction
ultrafine
MXene
with
surface
dangling
bonds
electrochemical
over
Ni-Fe
Prussian
blue
analogue
induces
covalent
hybridization
/MXene,
not
only
accelerates
kinetics
also
improves
resistance
against
segregation.
As
result,
coupled
exhibits
extraordinary
durability
ampere-level
1,000
h
ultralow
overpotential
307
mV.
This
work
provides
broad
avenue
mechanistic
insights
development
nickel–iron
catalysts
toward
industrial
applications.