Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 1019 - 1047
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Tin
(Sn)
as
a
co-catalyst
exerts
substantial
influence
on
multiple
electrocatalytic
reactions.
Delving
into
Sn's
role
in
electrocatalysts
and
pioneering
novel
strategies
have
an
immense
impact
for
green
synthesis
energy
production.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
500, P. 215499 - 215499
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
recent
advances
in
nanomaterials
have
led
to
speculation
about
the
effectivity
of
carbon
quantum
dots
applied
as
electrocatalysts
for
water
splitting.
An
insufficient
amount
research
has
been
undergone
into
this
proposed
application,
although
CQDs
exhibit
great
potential
with
rapid
electron
transfer
rates,
long-term
stability
and
desirable
morphologies.
To
evaluate
various
materials
that
could
aid
their
application
splitting,
investigate
environmentally
conscious
synthesis
routes
determine
whether
be
considered
commercial
applications,
numerous
studies
articles
were
collated
obtain
a
comprehensive
strategy
processing
analysing
data.
Further,
investigating
not
only
but
metal
alloy
nanoparticles,
along
current
uses
other
supporting
they
conjugated
with,
contributes
significance
work.
Focusing
on
extrapolated
results
over
potentials,
densities
production
rates
both
hydrogen
oxygen
throughout
electrolysis
is
utmost
importance.
Notably,
exhibited
low
Tafel
slopes
(35–45
mV/dec),
crucial
traits
such
affirming
electrocatalysts.
Among
nanoparticles
investigated,
suitable
candidates
conjugation
identified.
Collectively,
data
suggests
CQD/metal
nanoparticle
enhance
splitting
process
particularly
underexplored
realm
production.
However,
it
remains
imperative
perform
experimental
procedures
substantiate
proposition
when
feasible.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(18)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
In
light
of
the
profound
shift
toward
renewable
fuels,
dual‐atom
catalysts
(DACs)
are
impressively
prospected
as
auspicious
for
electrocatalysis
revitalization,
accomplishing
environmental
remediation
and
sustainable
global
energy
security.
Leveraging
appealing
attributes
such
inspiring
synergistic
effect,
additional
adjacent
adsorption
sites,
ultrahigh
atom
utilization,
DACs
endowed
with
unprecedented
stability,
activity,
selectivity
in
multifarious
energy‐related
applications.
By
virtue
addressing
time
technological
prominence
to
review
this
ground‐breaking
atomic
electrocatalyst,
first
encompasses
a
correlation
elucidation
between
substrate,
dual‐atoms,
facile
synthetic
approaches
intriguing
modification
strategies.
Furthermore,
state‐of‐the‐art
characterization
techniques
specially
employed
spotlighted,
alongside
rigorously
unveiling
novel
mechanistic
insights’
milestone
gained
from
both
theoretical
modeling
experimental
research
multitudes
environmentally
benign
electrocatalytic
applications,
including
O
2
reduction,
CO
H
evolution,
N
other
fundamental
reactions.
As
final
note,
presents
brief
conclusion
highlighting
current
challenges
outlining
prospects
frontier.
Importantly,
deciphers
structure‐performance
while
excavating
advancement
DACs,
thus
is
anticipated
shed
catalysis
community
on
bolstering
an
intense
evolution
triggering
sapient
inspiration
more
robust
next‐generation
catalysts.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 6536 - 6562
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
state-of-the-art
review
of
MXene-based
catalysts
in
CO
2
electro/photoreduction
places
an
emphasis
on
synthesis
approaches,
surface
termination
modulation,
heterostructure
engineering
and
reaction
mechanisms.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(16)
Published: Dec. 31, 2023
Abstract
In
the
vast
realm
of
scientific
inquiry,
pursuit
hydrogen
fuel
production
through
electrochemical
water
splitting
offers
a
promising
gateway
to
green
energy
generation,
alleviating
challenges
posed
by
resource
scarcity.
However,
conventional
encounters
hurdles
like
low
efficiency
and
sluggish
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
which
prompt
searchers
seek
for
alternative
oxidation
process.
Significant
strides
are
made
in
electrocatalytic
research
employing
polymeric
binders,
resulting
commendable
catalytic
activity
minimal
electron
migration
resistance.
Yet,
pivotal
breakthrough
this
rapidly
evolving
field
lies
innovative
conception
carbon‐based
self‐supported
electrocatalysts,
heralding
trajectory
ahead.
This
review
delves
into
essential
electro‐activity
parameters
establish
property‐activity
nexus,
emphasizing
benefits
electrodes.
Noteworthy
advancements
demonstrated
(HER),
OER,
overall
(OWS),
bifunctional
HER
alcohol
(AOR),
driven
diverse
range
electrocatalysts.
These
include
structure‐dependent
materials
such
as
metal
oxides,
hydroxides/oxyhydroxides,
phosphides,
sulfides,
selenides,
nitrides,
carbides,
each
meticulously
tailored
with
nuanced
modifications
that
shape
their
distinctive
attributes.
also
acknowledges
its
opportunities,
providing
guidance
potential
directions
inspiring
interdisciplinary
collaboration
among
scientists.
Electron,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
and
overall
water
splitting
(OWS)
for
renewable
energy
generation
have
recently
become
a
highly
promising
sustainable
strategy
to
tackle
crisis
global
warming
arising
from
our
overreliance
on
fossil
fuels.
Previously,
tremendous
research
breakthroughs
been
made
in
2D
carbon‐based
heterostructured
electrocatalysts
this
field.
Such
heterostructures
are
distinguished
by
their
remarkable
electrical
conductivity,
exposed
active
sites,
mechanical
stability.
Herein,
with
fundamental
mechanisms
of
electrocatalytic
OWS
summarized,
review
critically
emphasized
state‐of‐the‐art
carbon
nanosheet‐,
graphene‐,
graphdiyne‐based
HER
since
2018.
Particularly,
the
three
emerging
carbonaceous
substrates
tend
be
incorporated
metal
carbides,
phosphides,
dichalcogenides,
nitrides,
oxides,
nanoparticles,
single
atom
catalysts,
or
layered
double
hydroxides.
Meanwhile,
fascinating
structural
engineering
facile
synthesis
strategies
were
also
unraveled
establish
structure–activity
relationship,
which
will
enlighten
future
electrocatalyst
developments
toward
ameliorated
activities.
Additionally,
computational
results
density
functional
theory
simulations
highlighted
as
well
better
comprehend
synergistic
effects
within
heterostructures.
Finally,
current
stages
recommendations
brand‐new
type
concluded
discussed
advanced
catalyst
designs
practical
applications.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
Copper
(Cu)
is
the
most
promising
catalyst
for
electrochemical
CO
2
‐to‐C
2+
conversion,
whereas
performance
remains
below
practical
thresholds
due
to
high
energy
barrier
of
C−C
coupling
and
lack
effective
approaches
steer
reaction
pathway.
Recent
advances
show
that
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOF)
could
be
a
platform
as
support,
pre‐catalyst,
co‐catalyst
modify
electronic
structure
local
environment
Cu
catalysts
promoting
reduction
by
virtue
their
great
tunability
over
compositions
pore
architectures.
In
this
review,
we
discussed
general
design
principles,
catalytic
mechanisms,
achievements
MOF‐based
catalysts,
aiming
boost
refinement
steering
pathway
C
products.
The
fundamentals
challenges
are
first
introduced.
Then,
summarized
conceptions
from
three
aspects:
engineering
properties
Cu,
regulating
environment,
managing
site
exposure
mass
transport.
Further,
latest
progress
products
namely
Cu‐based
MOF,
MOF‐derived
Cu@MOF
hybrid
discussed.
Finally,
future
research
opportunities
strategies
suggested
innovate
rational
advanced
electrifying
transformation.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 7949 - 7986
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Herein
the
effects
of
metal
type,
active
site
coordination
structure,
and
environment
SACs
on
CO
2
RR
are
discussed
in
detail.
And
challenges
future
development
directions
field
analyzed.