Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Abstract
Regulating
the
metal‐support
interaction
of
anchored
metal
nanoclusters
is
recognized
as
valid
approach
to
optimize
electrocatalytic
performance
through
tuning
interfacial
electronic
structure.
However,
developing
novel
support
and
understanding
electron
accumulation
on
modulating
reaction
kinetics
are
still
elusive.
Herein,
highly‐dispersed
Ruthenium
(Ru)
onto
phosphorous
doped
molybdenum
boride
(Ru/P‐MoB)
developed
ultrafast
microwave‐plasma
(60
s)
approach.
The
synthesized
Ru/P‐MoB
impressively
promote
hydrogen
evolution
with
low
overpotentials
34,
45,
40
mV
drive
10
mA
cm
−2
in
alkaline
freshwater,
seawater
acid
media.
Specially,
it
presents
superior
turnover
frequency
mass/specific
activity
relative
Pt/C,
Ru/C,
Ru/MoB.
Moreover,
anion
exchange
membrane
(AEM)
electrolyzer
cell
based
can
achieve
500
1000
small
voltages
1.71
1.78
V
good
durability.
Experimental
density
functional
theoretical
(DFT)
analysis
reveal
that
strong
interactions
(Ru─Mo
Ru─P
bonds)
generated
electron‐enriched
Ru,
then
favoring
water‐molecule
adsorption/dissociation
optimal
H
intermediate
adsorption
free
energy.
This
work
provides
designing
avenue
exploit
electrocatalysts
outstanding
catalytic
under
high
current
at
practical
high‐temperature.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 2, 2022
Rational
regulation
of
electrochemical
reconfiguration
and
exploration
activity
origin
are
important
foundations
for
realizing
the
optimization
electrocatalyst
activity,
but
rather
challenging.
Herein,
we
potentially
develop
a
rapid
complete
strategy
heterostructures
CoC2O4
coated
by
MXene
nanosheets
(CoC2O4@MXene)
during
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
process.
The
self-assembled
CoC2O4@MXene
nanotubular
structure
has
high
electronic
accessibility
abundant
electrolyte
diffusion
channels,
which
favor
reconfiguration.
Such
creates
new
actual
catalytic
active
species
Co(OH)2
transformed
from
CoC2O4,
is
coupled
with
to
facilitate
charge
transfer
decrease
free
energy
Volmer
step
toward
fast
HER
kinetics.
reconfigured
components
require
low
overpotentials
28
216
mV
at
10
1000
mA
cm-2
in
alkaline
conditions
decent
stability
natural
seawater.
This
work
gives
insights
understanding
formation
opens
up
way
high-performance
electrocatalysts.
Carbon Neutrality,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: June 2, 2022
Hydrogen,
as
a
clean
energy
carrier,
is
of
great
potential
to
be
an
alternative
fuel
in
the
future.
Proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
water
electrolysis
hailed
most
desired
technology
for
high
purity
hydrogen
production
and
self-consistent
with
volatility
renewable
energies,
has
ignited
much
attention
past
decades
based
on
current
density,
greater
efficiency,
small
mass-volume
characteristic,
easy
handling
maintenance.
To
date,
substantial
efforts
have
been
devoted
development
advanced
electrocatalysts
improve
electrolytic
efficiency
reduce
cost
PEM
electrolyser.
In
this
review,
we
firstly
compare
alkaline
(AWE),
solid
oxide
(SOE),
highlight
advantages
electrolysis.
Furthermore,
summarize
recent
progress
including
evolution
reaction
(HER)
oxygen
(OER)
acidic
electrolyte.
We
also
introduce
other
cell
components
(including
electrode
assembly,
collector,
bipolar
plate).
Finally,
challenges
outlook
future
application
are
provided.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(14)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Oxygen
vacancies-enriched
black
TiO2
is
one
promising
support
for
enhancing
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
Herein,
oxygen
vacancies
enriched
supported
sub-nanometer
Pt
clusters
(Pt/TiO2
-OV
)
with
metal
interactions
designed
through
solvent-free
microwave
and
following
low-temperature
electroless
approach
the
first
time.
High-temperature
strong
reductants
are
not
required
then
can
avoid
aggregation
of
decorated
species.
Experimental
theoretical
calculation
verify
that
created
exhibit
synergistic
effects
optimizing
kinetics.
Based
on
it,
Pt/TiO2
presents
remarkable
electrocatalytic
performance
18
mV
to
achieve
10
mA
cm-2
coupled
small
Tafel
slope
12
dec-1
.
This
work
provides
quick
synthetic
strategy
preparing
titanium
dioxide
based
nanomaterials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(4)
Published: Nov. 13, 2022
Abstract
Achieving
efficient
and
robust
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
electrocatalysts
under
all‐pH
conditions
is
significant
for
clean
production.
Herein,
an
ultralow
Pt‐decorated
hierarchical
Ni‐Mo
porous
hybrid,
consisting
of
Ni
3
Mo
N
on
MoO
2
microcolumns,
developed
HER
with
remarkable
catalytic
performances,
owing
to
the
structure,
strong
metal‐support
interaction,
along
Pt
nanoparticles
multichannel
nickel
foam
support.
The
superhydrophilic
aerophilic
surfaces
favor
mass
transport
during
process.
Consequently,
Pt/Ni‐Mo‐N‐O
microcolumns
present
activity
durability
low
overpotentials
40.6,
101.1,
89.5
mV
obtain
100
mA
cm
−2
in
basic,
neutral,
acid
media,
respectively.
Moreover,
excellent
performance
alkaline
seawater
(40.4
mV@100
)
even
suppresses
most
over‐reported
catalysts.
More
importantly,
two‐electrode
cell,
assembled
NiMoO
4
as
cathode
anode,
exhibits
towards
overall‐water
electrolysis
cell
voltage
1.56
V@100
.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 18038 - 18047
Published: Nov. 2, 2022
Exploiting
highly
efficient
electrocatalysts
toward
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
has
a
significant
role
in
the
mass
production
of
energy
through
water
electrolysis.
Herein,
ginkgo
leaf-like
Co4N
coupled
with
trace
Pt
metallic
bond
Pt–Co
on
nickel
foam
via
solvothermal,
tannic
acid
treated,
and
nitridation
procedures
for
HER
(T-Pt-Co4N)
is
developed.
It
only
requires
low
overpotentials
31
mV
27
to
achieve
10
mA
cm–2
alkaline
neutral
electrolytes,
respectively,
surpassing
benchmark
Pt/C
previously
reported
values.
Moreover,
it
presents
excellent
long-term
stability
studied
media
also
can
drive
overall
splitting
under
assistance
sustainable
energies.
The
specific
nanostructure
favors
acceleration
electrocatalytic
process
by
exposing
abundant
active
sites
providing
numerous
transport
channels
during
catalytic
process.
experimental
theoretical
calculation
demonstrate
that
atomic
coordinates
Co
form
act
as
crucial
boost
performance
optimizing
kinetics
HER.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
Abstract
Designing
well‐defined
interfacial
chemical
bond
bridges
is
an
effective
strategy
to
optimize
the
catalytic
activity
of
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
but
it
remains
challenging.
Herein,
a
facile
in
situ
growth
reported
for
synthesis
tightly
connected
2D/2D
heterostructures
by
coupling
MXene
with
CoBDC
nanosheets.
The
multifunctional
nanosheets
high
conductivity
and
ideal
hydrophilicity
as
bridging
carriers
can
ensure
structural
stability
sufficient
exposure
active
sites.
Moreover,
Co–O–Ti
formed
at
interface
effectively
triggers
charge
transfer
modulates
electronic
structure
Co‐active
site,
which
enhances
reaction
kinetics.
As
result,
optimized
CoBDC/MXene
exhibits
superior
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
low
overpotentials
29,
41,
76
mV
10
mA
cm
−2
alkaline,
acidic,
neutral
electrolytes,
respectively,
comparable
commercial
Pt/C.
Theoretical
calculation
demonstrates
that
bridging‐induced
electron
redistribution
optimizes
free
energy
water
dissociation
adsorption,
resulting
improved
evolution.
This
study
not
only
provides
novel
electrocatalyst
efficient
HER
all
pH
conditions
also
opens
up
new
avenue
designing
highly
systems.