Developing
cost-effective
and
high-performance
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
as
substitutes
for
precious
metals
is
a
major
challenge
in
water
splitting
research.
Recently,
Ni3S2
has
been
the
subject
of
extensive
research
an
efficient
non-precious
metal
catalyst.
A
new
atomic
modification
method
was
introduced
to
improve
surface
morphology
Ni3S2.
Multilayer
theory
structured
Ni3S2-Fe-Ni
catalysts
were
obtained
through
utilization
adsorption
intermediates
theory.
Doping
Fe/Ni
by
electrodeposition
increased
number
active
sites
intrinsic
conductivity
Elemental
analysis
revealed
multilayer
structure
consisting
Ni3S2,
NiS,
FeS2.
Additionally,
Auger
peaks
shifted
lower
binding
energy.
The
electrochemical
performance
catalyst
impressive
due
optimization
its
structure,
overpotential
HER
OER
are
only
83
190
mV
Notably,
at
higher
current
densities
100
mA
cm-2,
339
365
mV.
As
electrocatalyst,
total
voltage
1.55V.
catalysis
remained
nearly
unchanged
after
48
h
stability
testing.
Finally,
Density
functional
(DFT)
calculations
that
potential
barriers
each
reaction
step
evenly
distributed,
optimizing
with
iron
nickel
atoms
reduces
energy
during
process,
improving
OER/HER
performance.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
Abstract
Engineering
high‐performance
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
anode
material
with
high
activity,
selectivity,
and
strong
robustness
against
chloride
corrosion
is
critical
to
advance
seawater
electrolysis
for
large‐scale
production
of
H
2
,
yet
a
daunting
challenge.
Herein
it
reported
the
first
time,
engineer
multilayered
electrode
consisting
Ni
foam‐supported
3
N
porous
nanosheet
array
decorated
NiFe‐phytate
coordination
complex
overlayer
(NF/Ni
N@NiFe‐PA)
via
facile
interfacial
assembly,
remarkably
boosted
sustained
OER
in
alkaline
electrolysis.
Benefitting
from
regulated
electronic
state
by
synergism
between
Fe
species,
proton‐coupled
electron
transfer
accelerating
proton
movement
aid
incorporated
phytic
acid
as
relay,
promoted
mass
rendered
unique
superhydrophilic
superaerophobic
property,
resulting
NF/Ni
N@NiFe‐PA
demonstrates
prominent
activity
seawater.
Impressively,
integrating
anticorrosive
NiFe‐PA
situ
generated
NiFeOOH
can
collaboratively
contribute
repelling,
leading
exceptional
resistance
electrode.
This
work
affords
novel
paradigm
active
corrosion‐resistive
selective
saline
water
simultaneous
geometric
structural
manipulation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
high‐purity
and
high‐energy‐density
green
hydrogen
through
water
electrolysis
holds
immense
promise,
but
issues
such
as
electrocatalyst
costs
power
consumption
have
hampered
its
practical
application.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
promising
solution
to
these
challenges
the
use
high‐performance
bifunctional
for
energy‐efficient
production
via
coupled
hydrazine
degradation.
biphasic
metal
nitrides
with
highly
lattice‐matched
structures
are
deliberately
constructed,
forming
an
enhanced
local
electric
field
between
electron‐rich
Ni
3
N
electron‐deficient
Co
N.
Additionally,
Mn
is
introduced
engine
further
activate
electron
redistribution.
Our
Mn@Ni
N‐Co
N/NF
achieves
industrial‐grade
current
densities
500
mA
cm
−2
at
0.49
V
without
degradation,
saving
least
53.3
%
energy
compared
conventional
alkaline
electrolysis.
This
work
will
stimulate
nitride
electrocatalysts
also
provide
new
perspectives
on
low‐cost
environmental
protection.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
As
promising
bifunctional
electrocatalysts,
transition
metal
nitrides
are
expected
to
achieve
an
efficient
hydrazine
oxidation
reaction
(HzOR)
by
fine‐tuning
electronic
structure
via
strain
engineering,
thereby
facilitating
hydrogen
production.
However,
understanding
the
correlation
between
strain‐induced
atomic
microenvironments
and
reactivity
remains
challenging.
Herein,
a
generalized
compressive
strained
W‐Ni
3
N
catalyst
is
developed
create
surface
with
enriched
states
that
optimize
intermediate
binding
activate
both
water
2
H
4
.
Multi‐dimensional
characterizations
reveal
nearly
linear
evolution
(HER)
activity
d‐band
center
of
under
state.
Theoretically,
enhances
electron
transfer
capability
at
surface,
increasing
donation
into
antibonding
orbitals
adsorbed
species,
which
accelerates
HER
HzOR.
Leveraging
modified
from
W
incorporation,
catalysts
demonstrate
outstanding
performance,
achieving
overpotentials
46
mV
for
10
mA
cm
−2
81
HzOR
100
Furthermore,
achieves
overall
splitting
low
cell
voltage
0.185
V
50
,
maintaining
stability
≈450
h.
This
work
provides
new
insights
dual
engineering
in
design
advanced
catalysts.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 15360 - 15374
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
Seawater
electrolysis
is
promising
for
large-scale
H2
production,
yet
it
bottlenecked
by
the
lack
of
a
high-performing
anode
with
favorable
activity,
desirable
selectivity
toward
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
and
strong
resistance
against
chloride
corrosion.
Herein,
we
propose
multiscale
structural
engineering
strategy
to
construct
multilayered
heterostructured
OER
electrode
an
amorphous
FeOOH
overlayer
coated
on
crystalline
Mo-doped
Co0.85Se
nanosheet
array
aligned
3D
macroporous
Ni
foam.
In
such
designed
NF/(CoMo)0.85Se@FeOOH
electrode,
integration
aliovalent
conductive
active
nonconductive
into
crystalline–amorphous
heterostructure,
unique
hierarchical
sheet-on-sheet
nanoarray
configuration,
can
not
only
give
rise
proliferated
catalytic
sites
enhanced
intrinsic
activity
via
electronic
manipulation
but
also
boost
mass
transfer
account
fascinating
surface
superhydrophilic
superaerophobic
features.
Impressively,
architecture
comprising
inherently
anticorrosive
(CoMo)0.85Se
core
shell,
together
in
situ
formed
transition
metal
(oxy)hydroxide
outmost
layer
enriched
polyatomic
anions
(MoOxn–
SeOxn–),
collectively
contribute
commendable
mechanical
stability
chloride-corrosion
during
harsh
seawater
oxidation.
This
work
highlights
potent
paradigm
high-efficiency,
corrosion-resistive,
OER-selective
stable
ingenious
systematical
engineering.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(17), P. 7937 - 7945
Published: April 17, 2024
The
urea-assisted
water
splitting
not
only
enables
a
reduction
in
energy
consumption
during
hydrogen
production
but
also
addresses
the
issue
of
environmental
pollution
caused
by
urea.
Doping
heterogeneous
atoms
Ni-based
electrocatalysts
is
considered
an
efficient
means
for
regulating
electronic
structure
Ni
sites
catalytic
processes.
However,
current
methodologies
synthesizing
heteroatom-doped
exhibit
certain
limitations,
including
intricate
experimental
procedures,
prolonged
reaction
durations,
and
low
product
yield.
Herein,
Fe-doped
NiO
were
successfully
synthesized
using
rapid
facile
solution
combustion
method,
enabling
synthesis
1.1107
g
within
mere
5
min.
incorporation
iron
facilitates
modulation
environment
around
atoms,
generating
substantial
decrease
Gibbs
free
intermediate
species
Fe-NiO
catalyst.
This
modification
promotes
cleavage
C-N
bonds
consequently
enhances
performance
UOR.
Benefiting
from
tunability
active
its
electron
transfer,
needs
1.334
V
to
achieve
50
mA
cm
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(19)
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
high‐purity
and
high‐energy‐density
green
hydrogen
through
water
electrolysis
holds
immense
promise,
but
issues
such
as
electrocatalyst
costs
power
consumption
have
hampered
its
practical
application.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
promising
solution
to
these
challenges
the
use
high‐performance
bifunctional
for
energy‐efficient
production
via
coupled
hydrazine
degradation.
biphasic
metal
nitrides
with
highly
lattice‐matched
structures
are
deliberately
constructed,
forming
an
enhanced
local
electric
field
between
electron‐rich
Ni
3
N
electron‐deficient
Co
N.
Additionally,
Mn
is
introduced
engine
further
activate
electron
redistribution.
Our
Mn@Ni
N‐Co
N/NF
achieves
industrial‐grade
current
densities
500
mA
cm
−2
at
0.49
V
without
degradation,
saving
least
53.3
%
energy
compared
conventional
alkaline
electrolysis.
This
work
will
stimulate
nitride
electrocatalysts
also
provide
new
perspectives
on
low‐cost
environmental
protection.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Porphyrin-based
molecular
catalysts
possess
a
typical
aromatic
macrocyclic
structure
regarding
their
metal
centers
and
coordination
frameworks,
allowing
for
the
development
of
promising
electrocatalysts
through
precise
selection
porphyrin
ligand.
However,
reports
on
metalloporphyrins
as
electrocatalytic
urea
oxidation
reaction
(UOR)
remain
scarce.
With
these
considerations
in
mind,
triphenylamine-Ni(II)
(NiPor-TPA)
was
synthesized
solvothermal
approach
from
5,10,15,20-tetrakis
[4-(diphenylamino)phenyl]porphyrin
nickel(II)
acetate
this
work.
Experimental
results
reveal
that
introduction
Ni
species
can
serve
active
sites
activate
efficiently,
thus
prepared
deliver
better
activity
than
metal-free
TPA.
The
NiPor-TPA
electrode
delivers
lowest
potential
1.34
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
(RHE)
at
10
mA
cm