Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
The
use
of
efficient
and
affordable
non-precious
metal
catalysts
for
hydrogen
oxygen
evolution
reactions
is
vital
replacing
widely
implementing
new
energy
sources.
Nevertheless,
improving
the
catalytic
performance
these
non-precious-metal
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
continues
to
be
a
major
challenge.
In
this
article,
an
optimized
Se-incorporated
bulk
CoS
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
performance
of
polycrystalline
diamond
(PCD)
tools
largely
depends
on
the
adhesion
and
catalyzing
effect
binder
phase.
In
this
study,
AlCoCrFeNi2.1
eutectic
high-entropy
alloy
(HEA)
was
used
as
a
new
material
to
synthesize
PCD
samples.
First-principles
calculations
showed
that
interface
strength
between
HEA
is
better
than
cobalt
diamond,
suggesting
HEA/PCD
combination
has
potential
exhibit
properties
conventional
cobalt/PCD
tools.
samples
with
phase
were
successfully
synthesized
using
high-pressure
high-temperature
conditions
8.0
GPa
1500–1700℃.
Several
key
indicators,
including
thermal
expansion
coefficient,
Vickers
hardness,
transverse
rupture
strength,
compressive
wear
resistance
measured
comprehensively
evaluate
overall
well-sintered
HEA/PCD.
results
that,
compared
cobalt/PCD,
exhibited
lower
coefficient
reduced
graphitization
at
high
temperatures
above
920
K.
also
demonstrated
mechanical
Co/PCD,
higher
greater
strength.
Moreover,
over
same
cutting
distance
against
granite
block,
significantly
loss
indicating
superior
resistance.
This
study
provides
insights
strategies
for
design
optimization
binders
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(20), P. 9121 - 9133
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
The
preparation
of
clean
and
sustainable
renewable
energy
requires
the
development
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
with
high
stability
activity
for
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
hydrogen
(HER).
Doping
Ga
in
catalyst
can
enhance
catalytic
reaction.
In
this
study,
we
added
different
amounts
to
FeCoNiCuTi
HEAs
make
(FeCoNiCuTi)100–xGax
(x
=
1,
2,
3,
5,
10,
16.67)
a
cost-effective
HER/OER
electrocatalyst
that
showed
excellent
electrocatalytic
alkaline
electrolyte.
At
current
density
10
mA/cm2,
it
has
an
overpotential
47
mV,
Tafel
slope
35.75
mV/dec,
electric
double-layer
capacitance
36.8
mF/cm2,
which
performance
HER
same
density,
OER
is
345.56
33.9
31.24
comparable
overcapacitance
inert
catalyst.
This
makes
highly
efficient
integral
water
splitting.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
have
shown
chemical
complexity
provides
strong
synergistic
effect
changing
electronic
structure.
work
focuses
on
possibility
adding
elements
high-entropy
alloys
HER/OER.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
This
work
highlights
the
novelty
of
investigating
hydrogen
production
from
hydrazine
borane
(HB)
using
copper
(Cu).
first‐row
transition
metal
is
abundant
yet
underexplored
as
a
catalyst
compared
to
precious
metals.
We
focus
on
The
synthesis
Cu
nanoparticles
supported
MIL‐53(Al)
(Cu/MIL‐53(Al))
through
an
impregnation‐reduction
method
and
evaluate
their
performance
in
HB
hydrolysis.
Advanced
characterization
techniques,
including
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS),
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM),
TEM‐energy‐dispersive
(TEM‐EDX),
reveal
average
nanoparticle
size
3.94
±
0.32
nm.
Notably,
turnover
frequency
(TOF)
for
with
Cu/MIL‐53(Al)
at
298
K
was
966
h⁻¹
(16.1
min⁻¹),
representing
highest
TOF
reported
Cu‐based
systems
Furthermore,
we
calculated
activation
energy
(Ea
#
),
enthalpy
(ΔH
entropy
(ΔS
)
83.77
kJ
mol⁻¹,
81.15
48.56
J
mol⁻¹
K⁻¹,
respectively,
Arrhenius
Eyring‐Polanyi
equations.
These
findings
underscore
potential
efficient
cost‐effective
production,
significantly
advancing
sustainable
technologies.
Applied and Computational Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
129(1), P. 123 - 130
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
High-entropy
alloys
(HEAs),
due
to
their
exceptional
mechanical
properties,
thermal
stability,
and
corrosion
resistance,
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
field
of
materials
science.
This
paper
reviews
primary
preparation
methods
HEAs,
such
as
carbothermal
shock,
electrochemical
synthesis,
spark
plasma
sintering,
analyzes
characteristics
these
terms
compositional
control
synthesis
efficiency.
Through
various
characterization
techniques,
researchers
can
gain
an
in-depth
understanding
microstructure
elemental
distribution
thereby
enhancing
performance
applications
catalysis.
Although
substantial
progress
has
been
made
HEA
research,
challenges
phase
separation
equipment
costs
continue
hinder
large-scale
industrial
applications.
Future
studies
should
focus
on
improving
controllability
environmental
sustainability
processes
advance
widespread
application
HEAs
energy,
catalysis,
electronics.