Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(30), P. 14441 - 14447
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
Cu
6
(SMPP)
nanocluster
is
synthesized
and
supported
on
graphene
oxide
for
electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction
to
ammonia,
showing
decent
NH
3
yield
rate
faradaic
efficiency.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
reduction
of
NO
2
−
to
NH
3
(NO
RR)
presents
a
fascinating
approach
for
simultaneously
migrating
pollutants
and
producing
valuable
.
In
this
study,
single‐atom
Rh‐alloyed
copper
(CuRh
1
)
is
explored
as
highly
active
selective
catalyst
toward
the
RR.
Combined
theoretical
calculations
in
situ
FTIR/EPR
spectroscopic
experiments
uncover
synergistic
effect
Rh
Cu
promote
RR
energetics
CuRh
through
tandem
catalysis
pathway,
which
activates
preliminary
adsorption
hydrogenation
→
*NO
*NOOH
*NO),
while
generated
on
then
transferred
substrate
promotes
rate‐determining
step
*NHO
synthesis.
As
result,
equipped
flow
cell
an
unprecedented
yield
rate
2191.6
µmol
h
−1
cm
−2
‐Faradaic
efficiency
98.9%
at
high
current
density
322.5
mA
,
well
long‐term
stability
100
electrolysis.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Biomass
assumes
an
increasingly
vital
role
in
the
realm
of
renewable
energy
and
sustainable
development
due
to
its
abundant
availability,
renewability,
minimal
environmental
impact.
Within
this
context,
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF),
derived
from
sugar
dehydration,
stands
out
as
a
critical
bio‐derived
product.
It
serves
pivotal
multifunctional
platform
compound,
integral
synthesizing
various
chemicals,
including
furan‐based
polymers,
fine
biofuels.
The
high
reactivity
HMF,
attributed
highly
active
aldehyde,
hydroxyl,
furan
ring,
underscores
challenge
selectively
regulating
conversion
obtain
desired
products.
This
review
highlights
research
progress
on
efficient
catalytic
systems
for
HMF
synthesis,
oxidation,
reduction,
etherification.
Additionally,
it
outlines
techno‐economic
analysis
(TEA)
prospective
directions
production
chemicals.
Despite
significant
catalysis
research,
certain
process
routes
demonstrating
substantial
economics,
with
key
indicators
surpassing
petroleum‐based
products,
gap
persists
between
fundamental
large‐scale
industrialization.
is
lack
comprehensive
engineering
bio‐based
making
commercialization
distant
goal.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
further
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
(NO
3
RR)
holds
great
promise
for
environmentally
friendly
ammonia
production.
Tandem
catalysis
is
a
promising
strategy
boosting
the
NO
RR
and
inhibiting
side
effects,
but
it
still
challenged
by
lacking
well‐designed
catalysts
to
drive
this
catalytic
process.
Herein,
study
develops
CuCo
branched
nanowires
(CuCo
NW)
catalyst,
which
efficiently
converts
−
NH
on
Co
(111)
Cu
crystal
facets
through
tandem
mechanism.
The
in
situ
grown
NW
foam
demonstrates
remarkable
Faraday
efficiency
90.3%
at
1.0
A
cm
−2
maintains
stable
operation
200
h
100
mA
flow
reactor.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
suggest
that
initial
absorption
subsequent
deoxygenation
*NO
leading
formation
2
,
followed
its
transfer
further
conversion
*NH
establish
an
optimal
pathway
managing
rate‐determining
steps
individual
surfaces
RR.
To
showcase
practical
application
scaling‐up
prototype
reactor
continuous
production,
realizing
gram‐level
yield
rate
1474.09
mg
−1
91.26%
practical‐level
20.0
A.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction
technology
seamlessly
aligns
with
the
principles
of
environmentally
friendly
chemical
production.
In
this
paper,
a
comprehensive
review
recent
advancements
in
electrocatalytic
NH
3
synthesis
utilizing
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
is
offered.
Into
research
and
applications
three
categories
SACs:
noble
metals
(Ru,
Au,
Rh,
Ag),
transition
(Fe,
Mo,
Cr,
Co,
Sn,
Y,
Nb),
nonmetallic
(B)
context
ammonia
delved.
In‐depth
insights
into
material
preparation
methods,
coordination
patterns,
characteristics
reaction
(NRR)
are
provided.
The
systematic
comparison
capabilities
various
SAC
types
offers
framework
for
their
integration
NRR.
Additionally,
challenges,
potential
solutions,
future
prospects
incorporating
SACs
endeavors
discussed.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 2144 - 2152
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO3RR)
has
recently
emerged
as
a
promising
technique
for
readily
converting
aqueous
(NO3–)
pollutants
into
valuable
ammonia
(NH3).
It
is
vital
to
thoroughly
understand
the
mechanism
of
rationally
design
and
construct
advanced
systems
that
can
effectively
selectively
drive
NO3RR.
There
are
several
natural
enzymes
incorporate
molybdenum
(Mo)
activate
NO3–.
Based
on
this,
cadmium
(Cd)
single-atom
anchored
Mo2TiC2Tx
electrocatalyst
(referred
CdSA-Mo2TiC2Tx)
through
NO3RR
generate
NH3
was
designed
demonstrated.
In
an
H-type
electrolysis
cell
at
current
density
42.5
mA
cm–2,
had
Faradaic
efficiency
>95%
impressive
yield
rate
48.5
mg
h–1
cm–2.
Moreover,
conversion
NO3–
CdSA-Mo2TiC2Tx
surface
further
revealed
by
operando
attenuated
total
reflection
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
electrochemical
differential
mass
spectrometer.
significantly
outperformed
well
reported
state-of-the-art
catalysts.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
decreased
ability
d-p
orbital
hybridize
with
NH3*
intermediates,
thereby
decreasing
activation
energy
potential-determining
step.
This
work
not
only
highlights
application
prospects
heavy
metal
catalysts
in
but
also
provides
examples
bio-inspired
electrocatalysts
synthesis
NH3.
Science China Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2024
Electrocatalytic
reduction
of
nitrate
(NO3−)
can
efficiently
transform
NO3−
into
ammonia
(NH3),
enabling
the
simultaneous
removal
pollutant
from
wastewater
and
production
NH3.
Here,
we
report
use
rare-earth
lanthanum-doped
Co3O4
nanowires
array
on
carbon
cloth
(La-Co3O4/CC)
as
an
efficient
electrocatalyst
for
conversion
to
The
as-synthesized
La-Co3O4/CC
demonstrates
a
remarkable
NH3
Faradaic
efficiency
(96.36%)
yield
(537.44
µmol
h−1
cm−2),
markedly
surpassing
its
counterpart
(87.78%,
279.4
cm−2).
Theoretical
computations
unveil
that
incorporation
La
doping
promotes
adsorption
optimizes
hydrogenation
process,
thus
enhancing
electroreduction
activity
in
selectivity.
Furthermore,
Zn–NO3−
battery
incorporating
achieved
peak
power
density
9.86
mW
cm−2.
This
work
advances
application
Co3O4-based
electrodes
electrocatalysis
highlights
effectiveness
rare
earth
element
reactions.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
As
a
pivotal
bio‐based
building
block,
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA)
holds
immense
and
broad
application
potential
in
the
chemistry
industry.
Its
polymeric
derivative,
polyethylene
furandicarboxylate
(PEF),
emerges
as
an
appealing
alternative
to
conventional
petroleum‐based
terephthalate
(PET).
The
electrochemical
route
for
oxidizing
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF)
into
FDCA
presents
significant
advantages
over
thermochemical
processes,
without
requirements
of
high
temperature,
pressure,
chemical
oxidants,
precious
metal
catalysts,
featuring
higher
energy
efficiency.
Furthermore,
electrosynthesis
at
anode
can
be
synergistically
integrated
with
selective
reduction
reactions
cathode,
enabling
simultaneous
production
two
desirable
value‐added
products
further
enhancing
overall
utilization
This
work
reviews
advancements
electrocatalytic
HMF
(EHTF),
encompassing
catalyst
design,
reaction
mechanisms,
coupling
strategies,
reactor
configurations.
It
also
indicates
challenges
opportunities
EHTF
provides
insights
future
development
directions.