ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16)
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
have
attracted
much
attention
in
the
field
of
electrocatalysis
due
to
their
many
advantages.
These
reactions
are
great
significance
for
energy
conversion
and
storage,
as
well
environmental
remediation.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
latest
achievements
electrochemical
applications
CDs
composites,
with
a
focus
on
environmentally
relevant
electrocatalysis.
We
present
some
representative
examples
CDs‐based
electrocatalysts
different
analyze
catalytic
mechanisms
factors
that
affect
electrocatalytic
performance.
Furthermore,
conclude
challenging
issues
future
perspectives
emerging
material.
This
review
aims
help
readers
better
understand
application
electrocatalysis,
reveal
reasons
performance,
guide
further
constructing
more
efficient,
stable,
green
electrocatalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Constructing
a
built-in
electric
field
(BIEF)
within
heterostructures
has
emerged
as
compelling
strategy
for
advancing
electrocatalytic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
performance.
Herein,
the
p-n
type
nanosheet
array
heterojunction
Ni2P-NCDs-Co(OH)2-NF
are
successfully
prepared.
The
variation
in
interaction
affinity
between
nitrogen
N-doped
carbon
dots
(NCDs)
and
Ni/Co
induces
charge
redistribution
Co
Ni
Ni2P-NCDs-Co(OH)2-NF-3
heterostructure,
thereby
enhancing
intensity
of
BIEF,
facilitating
electron
transfer,
markedly
improving
OER
activity.
optimized
electrocatalyst,
Ni2P-NCDs-Co(OH)2-NF-3,
demonstrates
remarkably
low
overpotential
389
mV
at
500
mA
cm-2,
alongsides
small
Tafel
slope
65
dec-1,
expansive
electrochemical
active
surface
area
(ECSA),
impedance,
outstanding
stability
exceeding
425
h
Faradaic
efficiency
up
to
96%.
In
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
density
functional
theoretical
(DFT)
calculations
elucidate
mechanism,
revealing
that
enhanced
BIEF
optimizes
adsorption
energy
Co3+
OH-
weakened
desorption
during
reaction.
work
ponieeringly
employed
NCDs
regulator
effectively
tuning
achieving
superior
performance
under
large
current
density,
thus
charting
new
pathways
development
high-efficiency
electrocatalysts.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Efficient
and
stable
nonprecious
metal-based
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
are
pivotal
for
water
electrolysis
technology.
Herein,
we
reporting
an
effective
strategy
fabricating
efficient
Co-based
OER
by
low-level
Fe
doping
in
CoMoO4
to
boost
surface
reconstruction
electronic
modulation,
which
resulted
excellent
electroactivity
consequently.
Our
findings
reveal
that
a
mere
5.30%
(wt
%)
of
can
raise
the
O
2p
band
center
energy
nearer
Fermi
level,
reduce
barrier
vacancy
(VO)
formation,
significantly
enhance
electrocatalytic
activity.
Additionally,
fast
dissolution
Mo
initial
facilitated
form
active
oxyhydroxide
species
stabilized
Co
from
leaching.
As
result,
optimized
catalyst
Fe-CoMoO4-0.2
exhibited
low
overpotential
276
mV
at
10
mA
cm-2
1
M
KOH
operate
stably
current
density
20
least
24
h
under
splitting
conditions.
This
work
provides
example
regulating
structure
properties
catalysts.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(4), P. 1954 - 1961
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Cost-effective
and
earth-abundant
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
are
an
incredible
research
hotspot
in
numerous
energy
storage
conversion
technology
fields.
Herein,
CoS2/MoS2
nanosheets
supported
by
carbon
cloth
as
a
dual-active
CC@CoS2/MoS2
heterostructure
electrocatalyst
is
prepared
through
simple
solvothermal
method.
The
catalyst
demonstrates
admirable
OER
performance
1
M
KOH
solution
with
low
overpotential
of
243
mV
at
current
density
10
mA
cm–2
minor
Tafel
slope
109
dec–1,
displaying
honorable
stability
after
1000
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV)
cycles
long-term
robustness
over
60
h.
Theoretical
calculations
further
ascertain
that
the
rate-determining
step
electrocatalytic
course
*O
+
OH–
→
*OOH
e–
lower
barrier
1.49
eV
due
to
heterojunction
established
CoS2
MoS2,
which
can
promote
electrocatalysts.
actual
identification
catalytic
mechanism
conducive
improvement
electrocatalysis
applications
OER.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 7, 2024
Confronted
with
the
pressing
issue
of
energy
scarcity,
development
an
economical
and
potent
bifunctional
catalyst
is
paramount
importance.
We
adopt
interface
engineering
strategy
to
modify
surface
NiFe-LDH
nanoplates
O
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abstract
Sodium
metal
batteries
with
high
theoretical
energy
density
and
low
redox
potential
possess
vast
application
prospects.
However,
the
inevitable
side
reactions
between
Na
anode
electrolyte,
formation
of
dendrite
during
cycling,
uneven
electric
field
distribution
at
interface
will
lead
to
a
decrease
in
cycling
stability
battery.
Herein,
N
S
co‐doped
carbon
dots
are
employed
as
electrolyte
additives
view
their
quantum
size,
excellent
dispersion,
polar
surface
functional
groups.
It
is
found
that
quantum‐sized
core
sodiophilic
groups
N,S‐CDs
enable
homogenous
deposition
+
involvement
solid
film.
The
co‐deposition
guarantees
uniform
sodium
plating
initial
cycle,
avoiding
routine
growth.
strength
SEI
boosted
assistance
inorganics
such
3
2
S,
which
accelerate
transport
flux
realize
rapid
charge
transfer
interface,
ensuring
reversibility
ion
plating/stripping.
Na||Cu
half‐cells
achieve
coulombic
efficiency
99%
after
250
cycles
under
1.0
mA
cm
−1
,
Na||Na
symmetric
cells
continuously
cycle
over
1200
h
current
1
−2
.
The
disadvantages
of
layered
double
hydroxides
(LDHs)
such
as
easy
stacking,
poor
inherent
conductivity,
and
limited
versatility
hinder
their
application
in
splitting
water
zinc–air
batteries
(ZABs).
Interface
engineering
to
regulate
the
electron
distribution
LDHs
by
introducing
another
component
is
a
way
compensate
for
transport
capacity
during
catalysis.
Herein,
hierarchical
structure
synthesized
assembling
CoFe-LDH
nanosheets
onto
surface
N-doped
porous
carbon
(NPC),
CoFe-LDH@NPC,
using
an
interface
strategy.
CoFe-LDH@NPC
has
high
catalytic
activity
oxygen/hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(OER/HER)
with
overpotentials
280/100
mV,
respectively.
two-electrode
catalyzed
only
needs
1.61
V
drive
current
density
10
mA
cm–2
60
h.
theoretical
results
show
that
there
electron-deficient/electron-rich
between
NPC
substrate
CoFe-LDH@NPC.
electrons
on
coupling
are
easily
transferred,
which
change
adsorption
behavior
intermediates
improves
OER
HER.
In
addition,
CoFe-LDH@NPC-catalyzed
rechargeable
flexible
ZABs
have
excellent
performance
low
charge–discharge
polarization
(0.87
V)
long-term
stability
65