The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(46), P. 19468 - 19481
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Electrocatalysis
plays
a
crucial
role
in
energy
conversion
and
storage,
providing
an
effective
way
to
achieve
the
goals
of
carbon
neutrality.
The
combination
electrochemical
methods
with
advanced
spectroscopy
techniques
gives
insightful
in-depth
understanding
electrocatalysis
structure–performance
relationship
catalysts.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
are
summarized
focus
on
electronic
structure
electrocatalysts
relevant
dynamical
reaction
processes,
further
research
challenges
developments
outlined
for
field
electrocatalysis.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Abstract
The
conversion
of
nitrate‐rich
wastewater
and
biomass‐derived
blocks
into
high‐value
products
using
renewably
generated
electricity
is
a
promising
approach
to
modulate
the
artificial
carbon
nitrogen
cycle.
Here,
new
synthetic
strategy
WO
x
sub‐nanoclusters
reported
supported
on
materials
as
novel
efficient
electrocatalysts
for
nitrate
reduction
its
coupling
with
α‐keto
acids.
In
acidic
solutions,
NH
3
‐NH
2
OH
selectivity
can
also
optimized
by
adjusting
potential,
total
FE
exceeding
80%
over
wide
potential
range.
After
introducing
acids,
/D‐CB
electrode
achieves
remarkable
activity
toward
C
‐C
6
amino
For
glycine
alanine,
impressive
FEs
49.34%
38.22%
based
transitional
metal
oxides
be
obtained,
surpassing
those
nanoclusters
larger
size.
situ
analysis
mechanistic
studies
reveal
critical
role
in
reducing
energy
barriers
key
steps
alanine
synthesis.
This
work
opens
up
insights
rational
design
cluster
catalysts
promote
electrochemical
acid
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(44), P. 20935 - 20939
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Ambient
urea
synthesis
via
C–N
coupling
from
CO2
and
nitrate
reduction
offers
an
attractive
alternative
to
the
Bosch-Meiser
route,
but
it
is
hindered
by
lack
of
efficient
catalysts.
Herein,
we
report
that
Fe-doped
InOOH
nanosheets
effectively
catalyze
coreduction
nitrate,
giving
a
high
Faradaic
Efficiency
26.9%,
yield
rate
980.6
μg
h–1
mgcat.–1,
good
durability.
Theoretical
calculations
further
elucidate
iron
dopants
can
tailor
reactivity
In
site,
facilitating
hydrogenation
key
*CO2NH2
intermediate
suppressing
hydrogen
production
with
higher
energy
barrier.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
The
era
of
an
energy
economy
driven
by
“carbon
neutrality”
is
putting
forward
stricter
requirements
for
the
use
carbon
resources
and
governance
CO
2
.
Electrochemical
reduction
dioxide
reaction
(CO
RR),
renewable
energy,
a
practical
storage
technology
with
broad
application
prospects.
It
can
reduce
into
carbon‐based
fuels
chemical
products.
Among
them,
multi‐carbon
(C
2+
)
products
have
higher
density
larger
market
size,
significantly
global
demand
fossil
close
artificial
cycle.
Introducing
additional
active
sites
Cu‐based
catalysts
to
prepare
dual‐site
tandem
regulate
electronic
geometric
structure
catalysts,
break
linear
scale
relationships,
potential
barriers,
bring
superb
stable
catalytic
performance.
Various
types
are
developed,
understanding
effect
pushed
level.
This
paper
reviews
several
typical
catalysts:
atom–atom
atom‐particle
particle–particle
heterogeneous
interface
catalysts.
then
deeply
analyzes
mechanism
research
progress
these
advanced
in
RR.
In
addition,
challenges
opportunities
faced
such
also
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(41)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
C‐N
coupling
between
NO
3
‐
and
CO
2
has
emerged
as
a
sustainable
route
for
urea
production.
However,
identifying
catalytic
active
sites
designing
efficient
electrocatalysts
remain
significant
challenges.
Herein,
the
synthesis
of
Cu‐doped
MnO
nanotube
(denoted
Cu‐MnO
)
with
stable
Cu
δ+
‐oxygen
vacancies
(O
vs
)‐Mn
3+
dual
is
reported.
Compared
pure
,
doping
can
effectively
enhance
production
performance
in
co‐reduction
.
Thus,
catalyst
exhibits
maximum
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
54.7%
highest
yield
rate
116.7
mmol
h
−1
g
cat.
flow
cell.
Remarkably,
remains
over
78
across
wide
potential
range.
Further
experimental
theoretical
results
elucidate
unique
role
solid‐solution
stabilizing
‐O
‐Mn
endowing
superior
structural
electrochemical
stabilities.
This
thermodynamically
promotes
formation
kinetically
lowers
energy
barrier
coupling.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalysis
can
synthesize
kinds
of
valuable
chemicals
and
plays
vital
role
in
developing
clean
renewable
energy
storage
conversion
devices.
In
the
traditional
electrocatalytic
systems,
researchers
try
to
one
type
chemical
at
cathode
or
anode
independently.
Recently,
bipolar
synthesis
both
simultaneously
becomes
popular
attracts
much
attention.
this
minireview,
we
summarize
latest
processes
on
innovative
strategies
for
various
chemicals.
We
will
discuss
findings
according
categories
products,
including
hydrogen
production,
formate
production
hydrogenation.
And
associated
catalysts
optimization,
reaction
mechanism,
design
principles
are
well
introduced.
Moreover,
challenges
prospects
highlighted
future
developments.
This
review
is
timely
guide
others
pay
more
attention
novel
systems.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Urea,
one
of
the
most
widely
used
nitrogen-containing
fertilizers
globally,
is
essential
for
sustainable
agriculture.
Improving
its
production
crucial
meeting
increasing
demand
fertilizers.
Electrocatalytic
co-reduction
CO₂
and
nitrogenous
compounds
(NO₂
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
review,
the
mechanisms
and
applications
of
radiation
technology
in
development
inorganic
photo-/electrocatalysts
are
summarized,
its
recent
research
progress,
challenges,
future
prospects
further
explored.
