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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(51)
Published: Oct. 25, 2022
Abstract
Exploring
a
general
method
for
synthesizing
2D
compounds
with
high
accessible
surface
area
and
nano‐thickness
as
advanced
electrocatalysts
is
essential
yet
challenging.
Herein,
self‐assembly
induced
reverse
micelle
templating
followed
by
topochemical
transformation
developed
to
synthesize
series
of
cobalt‐based
varied
anions
similar
ultrathin
structures.
Electrocatalytic
behaviors
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
are
systematically
investigated,
which
demonstrate
enhanced
performances
than
their
agglomerated
counterparts.
Among
them,
CoP
particularly
prominent.
The
overpotential
144
mV
at
10
mA
cm
−2
,
together
superb
stability,
place
it
among
best
single‐phase
phosphide
HER
catalysts
reported
thus
far.
Theoretical
calculation
experimental
results
favorable
valence
electronic
structure
moderate
adsorbability
good
intracrystalline
conductivity,
well
homogeneous
configuration
sufficiently
exposed
active
sites
shortened
electron
transport
route,
dominant
reasons
that
exhibits
optimal
electrocatalytic
activity
HER.
This
study
presents
novel
extendable
strategy
various
metal‐based
valuable
insights
into
modulation
essence
electrocatalysts.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 13017 - 13043
Published: June 27, 2023
Controlling
the
synthesis
of
metal
nanostructures
is
one
approach
for
catalyst
engineering
and
performance
optimization
in
electrocatalysis.
As
an
emerging
class
unconventional
electrocatalysts,
two-dimensional
(2D)
metallene
electrocatalysts
with
ultrathin
sheet-like
morphology
have
gained
ever-growing
attention
exhibited
superior
electrocatalysis
owing
to
their
distinctive
properties
originating
from
structural
anisotropy,
rich
surface
chemistry,
efficient
mass
diffusion
capability.
Many
significant
advances
synthetic
methods
electrocatalytic
applications
2D
metallenes
been
obtained
recent
years.
Therefore,
in-depth
review
summarizing
progress
developing
electrochemical
highly
needed.
Unlike
most
reported
reviews
on
metallenes,
this
starts
by
introducing
preparation
based
classification
metals
(e.g.,
noble
metals,
non-noble
metals)
instead
methods.
Some
typical
strategies
preparing
each
kind
are
enumerated
detail.
Then,
utilization
applications,
especially
conversion
reactions,
including
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
oxygen
reduction
fuel
oxidation
CO2
N2
comprehensively
discussed.
Finally,
current
challenges
opportunities
future
research
energy
proposed.
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.