Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Recent
progress
of
valorization
systems
based
on
NO
x
−
conversion,
including
waste
treatment
systems,
novel
electrolytic
and
energy
conversion
storage
is
reviewed,
the
challenges
future
prospects
are
outlined.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Developing
efficient,
multifunctional
electrodes
for
energy
storage
and
conversion
devices
is
crucial.
Herein,
lattice
strains
are
reported
in
the
β‐phase
polymorph
of
CoMoO
4
within
@Co
3
O
heterostructure
via
phosphorus
doping
(P‐CoMoO
)
used
as
a
high‐performance
trifunctional
electrode
supercapacitors
(SCs),
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
oxygen
(OER)
alkaline
electrolytes.
A
tensile
strain
+2.42%
on
P‐CoMoO
results
superior
electrochemical
performance
compared
to
.
The
optimized
achieves
high
density
118
Wh
kg
−1
an
asymmetric
supercapacitor
low
overpotentials
189
mV
HER
365
OER
at
current
500
mA
cm
−2
This
overall
water
splitting
voltage
1.71
V
same
making
it
effective
bifunctional
1
m
KOH
freshwater
electrolyte.
Theoretical
analysis
shows
that
excellent
can
be
attributed
interfacial
interactions
between
Co
,
which
lead
strong
OH
−
adsorption
barriers
intermediates.
Practical
application
demonstrated
by
using
‐based
ASCs
self‐generate
(H
2
||P‐CoMoO
seawater
electrolyzer,
showcasing
its
potential
future
technologies.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 28, 2024
Abstract
The
rational
design
of
heteronuclear
dual‐atom
catalyst
(DAC)
is
intricate
due
to
the
random
dispersion
metal
atoms
under
thermal
treatment.
Herein,
a
novel
precursor
pre‐orientation
strategy
reported
construct
Fe‐Co
diatomic
sites
atomically
dispersed
on
nitrogen
doped
carbon
(Fe‐Co‐NC)
via
cubic
Prussian
blue
analogue
as
source.
Due
specific
synergy
between
Fe
and
Co
centers,
obtained
Fe‐Co‐NC
renders
outstanding
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
performance
with
positive
half‐wave
potential
good
durability
in
wide
pH
range.
Density
functional
theory
further
clarifies
active
centers
reveals
that
dual
atomic
follows
modulation
mechanism,
where
intermediates
tended
adsorb
site,
while
neighboring
atom
can
assist
by
lowering
d
‐band
center
site.
Experimentally
theoretically
emphasizes
priority
catalysts
over
homonuclear
Fe‐Fe‐NC
Co‐Co‐NC
DAC.
Moreover,
Zn‐Air
battery
(ZAB)
microbial
fuel
cell
(MFC)
assembled
cathodes
both
exhibit
splendid
power
density
(382
mW
cm
−2
for
ZAB,
2034
±
103
m
MFC)
well
excellent
stability.
This
work
provides
new
perspective
construction
precise
regulation
catalysts.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Integration
of
different
active
sites
by
heterostructure
engineering
is
pivotal
to
optimize
the
intrinsic
activities
an
oxygen
electrocatalyst
and
much
needed
enhance
performance
rechargeable
Zn–air
batteries
(ZABs).
Herein,
a
biphasic
nanoarchitecture
encased
in
situ
grown
N‐doped
graphitic
carbon
(MnO/Co‐NGC)
with
heterointerfacial
are
constructed.
The
density
functional
theory
model
reveals
formation
lattice
bridged
pyridinic
nitrogen
atoms
anchored
Co
species,
which
facilitate
adsorption
intermediates.
Consequently,
well‐designed
catalyst
accessible
sites,
abundant
vacant
coupling
effects,
simultaneously
accelerate
electron/mass
transfer
thus
promotes
trifunctional
electrocatalysis.
assembled
aqueous
ZAB
delivers
maximum
power
≈268
mW
cm
−2
specific
capacity
797.8
mAh
g
zn
−1
along
excellent
rechargeability
extremely
small
voltage
gap
decay
rate
0.0007
V
h
.
Further,
fabricated
quasisolid‐state
owns
remarkable
163
long
cycle
life,
outperforming
benchmark
air‐electrode
many
recent
reports,
underlining
its
robustness
suitability
for
practical
utilization
diverse
portable
applications.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 2086 - 2099
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Rational
tuning
of
the
electronic
structure
is
one
feasible
routes
to
enhance
electrical
conductivity
electrocatalysts
based
on
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs).
Herein,
a
composite
NiCo-MOF
and
N-doped
graphene
quantum
dots
(NGQDs)
with
hierarchical
was
synthesized
via
controlled
electrodeposition
strategy
as
an
exemplary
non-noble
metal
catalyst
for
alkaline
water
splitting.
The
increased
active
sites
by
synergy
effect
between
Ni
Co
ions
enhanced
local
through
uniform
incorporation
NGQDs
into
porous
matrix
offer
that
only
demanded
overpotentials
218
359
mV
deliver
current
density
100
mA·cm–2
toward
HER
OER,
respectively,
also
exhibited
drastically
electrochemical
stability
over
150
h
in
media.
In
particular,
assembled
two-electrode
setup
overall
electrolysis
yields
10
at
low
cell
voltage
1.62
V.
This
facile
can
provide
creative
avenue
design
efficient
conductive
MOF-based
large-scale
practical
applications.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1899 - 1911
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
Pt-free
single-component
HER
electrocatalyst
Cu
0.4
NbS
2-δ
was
synthesized.
It
is
demonstrated
that
the
atomic-scale
hydrogen
spillover
pathways
can
be
constructed
in
2
by
intercalation
and
S
vacancy.
The
urgent
need
to
alleviate
global
warming
and
limit
the
consumption
of
fossil
fuels
has
prompted
development
rechargeable
Zn–air
batteries
(ZABs)
considering
their
superior
energy
density,
safety,
cost-effectiveness.
However,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
unfavorable
properties
conventional
OER
catalysts
(including
low
electrical
conductivity
use
active
site-blocking
binders)
hinder
practically
viable
ZABs.
Herein,
we
report
a
distinct
approach
for
directly
synthesizing
cobalt-doped
nickel
oxide
(Co-NiO)
with
chiral
structure
on
porous
Ni
foam
via
one-step
hydrothermal
process.
chirality-induced
spin
selectivity
(CISS)
boosts
kinetics,
while
Co
doping
elevates
abundance
sites
catalyst.
Co-NiO
demonstrates
an
current
density
10
mA
cm–2
at
1.58
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode,
outperforming
both
achiral
undoped
NiO.
Furthermore,
Co-NiO-based
ZAB
high
open-circuit
potential
(1.57
V),
charge/discharge
overpotential
(0.71
excellent
stability
960
h
(40
days)
because
CISS
effect
mitigates
production
corrosive
singlet
oxygen.
These
results
represent
prominent
pathway
advancement
ZABs
using
low-cost
catalyst
modulated
by
heteroatomic
doping.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Abstract
Transition
metal
selenides
(TMSe)
are
promising
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
but
act
as
precursors
rather
than
the
actual
active
phase,
transforming
into
amorphous
oxyhydroxides
during
OER.
This
transformation,
along
with
formation
of
selenium
oxyanions
and
unstable
heterointerfaces,
complicates
structure‐activity
relationship
reduces
stability.
work
introduces
novel
“layered‐hierarchical
dual
lattice
strain
engineering”
to
inhibit
surface
reconstruction
Ni
x
Se
by
modulating
both
nickel
foam
(NF)
substrate
Mo
2
N
nanosheets
(NM)
nanorods‐nanosheets
catalytic
layer
(NiSe‐Ni
0.85
Se‐NiO,
NSN)
ultrafast
interfacial
bimetallic
NiFeOOH
coating,
achieving
optimized
NM/NSN/NiFeOOH
configuration.
The
NM
induces
strain,
enhancing
OER
activity
improving
electron
transport
adhesion,
while
coating
additional
mitigating
oxidative
degradation,
reinforcing
structural
integrity.
catalyst
demonstrates
exceptional
performance
low
overpotentials
208
mV@10
mA
cm
−2
outstanding
stability
over
100
h
at
in
alkaline
freshwater
seawater.
Theoretical
analysis
shows
that
effectively
prevents
degradation
preserving
sites
for
optimal
intermediate
interactions
stabilizing
electronic
environment.
provides
a
strategy
TMSe
beyond.