Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
oxyhydroxides
(MOOH)
for
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
in
recent
years
is
reviewed.
control
mechanism
of
improving
OER
catalytic
performance
MOOH
discussed.
Finally,
the
challenges
and
future
developments
are
analyzed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(21)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Ti,
V,
Cr,
Mn,
Co,
and
Cu,
have
been
investigated
as
a
third
dopant
in
NiFe
sulfide
for
enhanced
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)/oxygen
reduction
(ORR).
The
effects
of
on
surface
electronic
structure,
conductivity,
thermodynamic
barrier
are
addressed
discussed.
For
the
OER,
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
analysis
shows
that
electron
transferring
from
Ni
to
dopants
enhances
catalytic
performance
sulfide.
Cu
doped
exhibits
best
OER
performance.
ORR,
density
functional
theory
calculation
indicates
upshift
d‐band
center
(ɛ
d
),
while
Cr
downshifts
ɛ
.
Among
dopants,
V
leads
optimized
structure
modification,
giving
adsorption
energy
*O
Ni,
lowest
rate
determining
step
ΔG
1
,
ORR
activity.
By
considering
E
10
‐E
1/2
together
with
maximum
current
limited
diffusion
NiFeVS
OER/ORR
bifunctionality.
cathodic
catalyst
has
also
evaluated
zinc
air
battery,
demonstrating
specific
capacity
698
mAh
g
−1
power
190
mW
cm
−2
superior
cycle
stability
2400
cycles
(400
h).
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Surface
reconstruction
that
produces
real
active
species
for
catalytic
reactions
generally
occurs
during
electrocatalytic
water
splitting,
but
overcoming
the
level‐mass
activity‐stability
trade‐off
is
a
grand
challenge.
A
cation‐doping
in
conjunction
with
geometrical
topology
strategy
proposed
to
concurrently
realize
deep
and
self‐optimization
of
FeNi
phosphide
nanoarrays
an
electrochemical
activation
process.
The
doped
Zn
cation
induces
FeNiP@Fe
2
P
precatalyst
by
continuously
dissolving
Fe
re‐depositing
as
amorphous
FeOOH
solders
Ni
nanoparticles,
forming
small
ultra‐thin
nanosheets
abundant
amorphous‐crystalline
interfaces
structural
stability.
Moreover,
multichannel
exhibits
unusual
ability
optimize
their
morphology
via
finally
evolving
into
multi‐microchannel
tubular
comprising
interconnected‐nanosheets
very
loose
structure
enhanced
electrolyte
permeability,
mass
transfer,
accessibility
sites.
reconstructed
Zn‐Ni
P/FeOOH
superstructure
catalysts
reach
10
mA
cm
−2
current
density
at
ultra‐low
overpotential
11
mV
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Impressively,
when
assembled
two‐electrode
cell
Zn‐FeNiP@Zn‐Fe
anode
cathode,
it
delivers
densities
record
low
voltage
1.40
V.
This
provides
novel
avenue
promote
achieving
high
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(26)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
oxidation
of
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF)
provides
a
feasible
way
for
utilization
biomass
resources.
However,
how
to
regulate
the
selective
synthesis
multiple
value‐added
products
is
still
great
challenge.
cobalt‐based
compound
promising
catalyst
due
its
direct
and
indirect
properties,
but
weak
adsorption
capacity
restricts
further
development.
Herein,
by
constructing
Ag─Co(OH)
2
heterogeneous
catalyst,
efficient
5‐hydroxymethyl‐2‐furanoic
acid
(HMFCA)
2,5‐furan
dicarboxylic
(FDCA)
at
different
potential
ranges
are
realized.
Based
on
various
physical
characterizations,
electrochemical
measurements,
density
functional
theory
calculations,
it
proved
that
addition
Ag
can
effectively
promote
aldehyde
group
carboxyl
group,
then
generate
HMFCA
low
potential.
Moreover,
introduction
activate
compounds,
thus
strengthening
organic
molecules
OH
−
species,
promoting
formation
FDCA.
This
work
achieves
two
chemicals
one
tandem
deeply
analyzes
enhancement
mechanism
which
powerful
guidance
development
catalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(50)
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Abstract
Active
and
stable
electrocatalysts
toward
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
are
essential
for
alkaline
water
splitting.
Herein,
an
efficient
durable
high‐valence
NiFe‐based
OER
electrocatalyst
is
developed,
featuring
a
protective
CeO
2−
x
coating
to
prevent
the
corrosion
of
carbon
substrates
during
oxidative
operation,
ensuring
excellent
catalyst
stability.
The
incorporation
also
leads
formation
Ce‐doped
NiFe
sulfide
catalyst.
Ce
modulator
enables
dynamic
transformation
into
highly
active
(oxy)hydroxide
species
with
Ni
sites
enhanced
Ni─O
covalency,
thereby
improving
its
catalytic
activity.
Accordingly,
prepared
NiFeS
2
/CeO
/CC
achieves
activity
overpotential
260
mV
at
100
mA
cm
−2
in
1.0
m
KOH.
Moreover,
current
density
187
hydrogen
reaction.
anion
exchange
membrane
electrolyzer
reached
500
1.73
V
cell
voltage
stability
h
continuous
operation.
This
study
demonstrates
promising
approach
fabrication
robust
water‐splitting
electrocatalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(26)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Abstract
Featured
with
the
attractive
properties
such
as
large
surface
area,
unique
atomic
layer
thickness,
excellent
electronic
conductivity,
and
superior
catalytic
activity,
layered
metal
chalcogenides
(LMCs)
have
received
considerable
research
attention
in
electrocatalytic
applications.
In
this
review,
approaches
developed
to
synthesize
LMCs‐based
electrocatalysts
are
summarized.
Recent
progress
composites
for
electrochemical
energy
conversion
applications
including
oxygen
reduction
reaction,
carbon
dioxide
evolution
hydrogen
overall
water
splitting,
nitrogen
reaction
is
reviewed,
potential
opportunities
practical
obstacles
development
of
high‐performing
active
substances
also
discussed.
This
review
may
provide
an
inspiring
guidance
developing
high‐performance
LMCs
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
plays
a
critical
role
in
water
splitting,
which
can
directly
determine
the
energy
consumption
of
hydrogen
production.
However,
poor
stability
catalysts
at
large
current
density
inhibits
their
industrial
application.
Therefore,
development
efficient
with
industry‐relevant
activities
still
faces
great
challenges.
Herein,
one‐step
corrosion
strategy
is
reported
for
preparation
multi‐element
low‐crystal
transition
metal
hydroxide
(denoted
as
NiFeCrMnCo‐c).
Density
functional
theory
calculation
indicates
that
doping
improves
conductivity
catalyst
and
reduces
barrier
catalytic
process.
Only
259
303
mV
overpotentials
are
required
to
achieve
anodic
densities
100
1000
mA
cm
−2
respectively,
it
work
50
300
h
without
apparent
attenuation.
Furthermore,
when
self‐assembled
an
anion
exchange
membrane
electrolyzer,
requires
only
1.72
V
splitting
operates
stably
60
°C,
meet
requirements
The
design
OER
simple
preparation,
high
activity,
provides
new
perspective
practical
splitting.