Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Efficient
and
robust
electrocatalysts
play
a
central
role
in
clean
energy
conversion,
enabling
number
of
sustainable
processes
for
future
technologies.
The
traditional
explorations
electrocatalyst
relying
on
the
trial‐and‐error
approaches
are
definitely
tedious
inefficient.
Theoretical
progresses
reactive
thermodynamics
kinetics
recent
years
have
initiated
powerful
theory‐guided
design
strategy
electrocatalysts.
Herein,
this
review
first
summarizes
principles
activity
stability,
presenting
thermodynamics,
kinetics,
synergistic
thermokinetic
correlation
electrocatalytic
reaction.
Second,
screening
criterion,
reasonable
design,
mechanistic
understanding,
performance
evaluation
typical
as
divided
into
oriented‐,
oriented‐designs
discussed.
necessity
correlating
rational
mechanism
clarification
is
highlighted.
Finally,
conclusions
perspectives
development
highly
efficient
proposed.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(48)
Published: Aug. 25, 2024
Abstract
The
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
diverse
renewable
energy
storage
and
conversion
technologies,
including
water
electrolysis,
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction,
nitrogen
fixation,
metal‐air
batteries.
Among
various
electrolysis
techniques,
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)‐based
devices
offer
numerous
advantages,
high
current
densities,
exceptional
chemical
stability,
excellent
conductivity,
high‐purity
H
.
Nevertheless,
the
prohibitive
cost
associated
with
Ir/Ru‐based
OER
electrocatalysts
poses
significant
barrier
to
broad‐scale
application
of
PEM‐based
splitting.
Consequently,
it
is
crucial
advance
development
non‐noble
metal
catalysis
substance
acid‐activity
thereby
fostering
their
widespread
integration
into
PEM
electrolyzers
(PEMWEs).
In
this
review,
comprehensive
analysis
acidic
mechanism,
encompassing
adsorbate
mechanism
(AEM),
lattice
(LOM)
oxide
path
(OPM)
offered.
Subsequently,
systematic
summary
recently
reported
noble‐metal‐free
catalysts
transition
metal‐based,
carbon‐based
other
types
provided.
Additionally,
compilation
situ/operando
characterization
techniques
provided,
serving
as
invaluable
tools
for
furnishing
experimental
evidence
comprehend
catalytic
mechanism.
Finally,
present
challenges
future
research
directions
concerning
precious‐metal‐free
are
comprehensively
summarized
discussed
review.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Water
splitting
(or,
water
electrolysis)
is
considered
as
a
promising
approach
to
produce
green
hydrogen
and
relieve
the
ever-increasing
energy
consumption
well
accompanied
environmental
impact.
Development
of
high-efficiency,
low-cost
practical
water-splitting
systems
demands
elegant
design
fabrication
catalyst-loaded
electrodes
with
both
high
activity
long-life
time.
To
this
end,
dimensional
engineering
strategies,
which
effectively
tune
microstructure
electrochemical
kinetics,
play
an
important
role
have
been
extensively
reported
over
past
years.
Here,
type
most
investigated
electrode
configurations
reviewed,
combining
particulate
catalysts
3D
porous
substrates
(aerogels,
metal
foams,
hydrogels,
etc.),
offer
special
advantages
in
field
splitting.
It
analyzed
principles,
structural
interfacial
characteristics,
performance
particle-3D
substrate
including
overpotential,
cycle
life,
underlying
mechanism
toward
improved
catalytic
properties.
In
particular,
it
also
categorized
different
particles,
show
importance
building
hybrid
composite
by
control
engineering.
Finally,
present
challenges
possible
research
directions
high-efficiency
production
discussed.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(15)
Published: March 13, 2024
Seawater
electrolysis
presents
a
viable
route
for
sustainable
large-scale
hydrogen
production,
yet
its
practical
application
is
hindered
by
several
technical
challenges.
These
include
the
sluggish
kinetics
of
evolution,
poor
stability,
cation
deposition
at
cathode,
electrode
corrosion,
and
competing
chloride
oxidation
anode.
To
overcome
these
obstacles,
development
innovative
electrocatalysts
crucial.
Transition
metal
phosphides
(TMPs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
owing
to
their
superior
catalytic
performance
tunable
structural
properties.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
recent
progress
in
engineering
TMPs
tailored
efficient
seawater
electrolysis.
We
delve
into
mechanisms
underpinning
oxygen
evolution
reactions
different
pH
conditions,
along
with
detrimental
side
that
impede
production
efficiency.
Several
methods
prepare
are
then
introduced.
Additionally,
detailed
discussions
on
modifications
interface
tactics
presented,
showcasing
strategies
enhance
activity
durability
TMP
electrocatalysts.
By
analyzing
current
research
findings,
our
aims
inform
ongoing
endeavors
foster
advancements
ecologically
sound
generation.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Constructing
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
through
the
synergistic
effect
of
diverse
metal
sites
is
crucial
for
achieving
high‐efficiency
and
steady
overall
water
splitting.
Herein,
a
“dual‐HER/OER‐sites‐in‐one”
strategy
proposed
to
regulate
dominant
active
sites,
wherein
Ni/Co(OH)
2
‐Ru
heterogeneous
catalysts
formed
on
nickel
foam
(NF)
demonstrate
remarkable
catalytic
activity
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
as
well
hydrogen
(HER).
Meanwhile,
potentials@10
mA
cm
−2
‐Ru@NF
alkaline
seawater
splitting
are
only
1.36
1.41
V,
respectively,
surpassing
those
commercial
RuO
@NF
Pt/C@NF.
The
Ru
site
identified
primary
HER
by
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
while
Co(OH)
displays
minimal
rate‐determining
step
energy
barrier
(RDS)
functions
main
OER.
This
study
offers
novel
perspectives
rational
utilization
species’
capabilities
developing
dual
multifunctional
electrocatalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(18)
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
Rational
design
of
highly
efficient
noble‐metal‐unbound
electrodes
for
hydrogen
and
oxygen
production
at
increased
current
density
is
crucial
robust
water‐splitting.
A
facile
hydrothermal
room‐temperature
aging
method
presented,
followed
by
chemical
vapor
deposition
(CVD),
to
create
a
self‐sacrificed
hybrid
heterostructure
electrocatalyst.
This
material,
(Mn−(Co,Ni)
2
P/CoP/(N,S)−C),
comprises
manganese‐doped
cobalt
nickel
phosphide
P)
nanofeathers
(CoP)
nanocubes
embedded
in
nitrogen
sulfur
co‐doped
carbon
matrix
(N,S)−C
on
foam.
The
catalyst
exhibits
excellent
performance
both
the
evolution
reaction
(HER;
η
10
=
61
mV)
(OER;
213
due
abundant
active
sites,
high
porosity,
enhanced
hetero‐interface
interaction
between
Mn−(Co
P−Ni
CoP,
supported
significant
synergistic
effects
observed
among
different
phases
through
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
Impressively,
P/CoP/(N,S)−C
(+,−)
shows
an
extra
low
cell
voltage
1.49
V@10
mA
cm
−2
.
Moreover,
remarkable
stability
100
300
when
operating
as
single
stack
electrolyzer.
superior
electrochemical
activity
attributed
electrode–electrolyte
interface
multiple
structure.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(44)
Published: July 5, 2024
In
this
work,
three
dimensional
(3D)
self-supported
Ni-FeOH@Ni-FeP
needle
arrays
with
core-shell
heterojunction
structure
are
fabricated
via
in
situ
hydroxide
growth
over
Ni-FeP
surface.
The
as-prepared
electrodes
show
an
outstanding
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
performance,
only
requiring
the
low
overpotential
of
232
mV
to
reach
200
mA
cm
Energy & environment materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Seawater
is
the
most
abundant
source
of
molecular
hydrogen.
Utilizing
hydrogen
reserves
present
in
seawater
may
inaugurate
innovative
strategies
aimed
at
advancing
sustainable
energy
and
environmental
preservation
endeavors
future.
Recently,
there
has
been
a
surge
study
field
addressing
production
through
electrochemical
splitting.
However,
performance
durability
electrode
have
limitations
due
to
fact
that
are
few
challenges
need
be
addressed
order
make
technology
suitable
for
industrial
purpose.
The
active
site
blockage
caused
by
chloride
ions
prevalent
corrosion
significant
issue;
it
negative
impact
on
both
activity
anode
component.
Addressing
this
particular
issue
upmost
importance
splitting
area.
This
review
concentrates
newly
developed
materials
techniques
inhibiting
blocking
sites,
simultaneously
preventing
corrosion.
It
anticipated
concept
will
advantageous
large
audience
inspire
researchers
area
concern.