Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(17), P. 5414 - 5434
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
review,
we
describe
how
external
magnetic
fields
and
the
intrinsic
magnetism
of
catalysts
can
affect
electrocatalytic
reactions
using
select
literature
reports.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(35), P. 23147 - 23178
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Hydrogen
production
by
electrochemical
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
using
eco-friendly
seawater
electrolysis
can
help
address
the
energy
shortage.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 6897 - 6942
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
focuses
on
the
latest
developments
in
direct
seawater
electrolysis,
specifically
electrocatalysts,
hybrid
anodic
oxidation,
and
electrolyzers,
providing
a
glimpse
into
future
of
environmentally
friendly
hydrogen
generation.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(38)
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
oxidation
of
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMFOR)
is
an
effective
route
to
produce
value‐added
chemicals
with
low
energy
consumption.
In
this
work,
efficient
electrocatalysts
are
prepared
by
varying
the
amount
Ce
doping
and
CeO
2
modification
on
NiFe
layered
double
hydroxide
(NiFe–LDH)
nanosheets
supported
carbon
cloth
(CC).
Through
heterogeneous
interface
construction,
electronic
structure
coordination
chemistry
NiFe–LDH
greatly
changed.
Compared
synergistic
effect
Ce‐doping
modification,
CC@NiFeCe(3%)‐LDH
only
show
excellent
charge
transfer
ability,
higher
HMF
conversion
(95.73%),
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA)
selectivity
(93.31%),
Faraday
efficiency
(99.47%)
at
1.44
V
RHE
.
Density‐functional
theory
calculations
X‐ray
fine
spectroscopy
demonstrate
that
doping,
compared
their
effects,
significantly
facilitates
electron
transport
optimizes
intermediate
adsorption
effectively
lowering
activation
for
transformation
5‐formyl‐2‐furancarboxylic
(FFCA)
encourage
FFCA
FDCA.
Overall,
work
systemically
investigates
HMFOR
behaviors
CC@NiFe–LDH
under
synergetic
effect,
which
provides
some
guidance
development
high‐performance
performance.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(31)
Published: March 3, 2024
Abstract
Seawater
electrolysis
holds
tremendous
promise
for
the
generation
of
green
hydrogen
(H
2
).
However,
system
seawater‐to‐H
faces
significant
hurdles,
primarily
due
to
corrosive
effects
chlorine
compounds,
which
can
cause
severe
anodic
deterioration.
Here,
a
nickel
phosphide
nanosheet
array
with
amorphous
NiMoO
4
layer
on
Ni
foam
(Ni
P@NiMoO
/NF)
is
reported
as
highly
efficient
and
stable
electrocatalyst
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
in
alkaline
seawater.
Such
/NF
requires
overpotentials
just
343
370
mV
achieve
industrial‐level
current
densities
500
1000
mA
cm
−2
,
respectively,
surpassing
that
P/NF
(470
555
mV).
Furthermore,
it
maintains
consistent
over
h,
improvement
compared
(120
h)
Ni(OH)
(65
h).
Electrochemical
situ
Raman
spectroscopy,
stability
testing,
chloride
extraction
analysis
reveal
formed
MoO
2−
/PO
3−
from
during
OER
test
electrode
surface,
thus
effectively
repelling
Cl
−
hindering
formation
harmful
ClO
.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(40)
Published: Aug. 11, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
water
splitting
for
hydrogen
production
still
faces
a
bottleneck
due
to
sluggish
reactive
kinetics
and
high
energy
barriers.
Herein,
p–d
orbital
coupling
P–Fe
heterosites
are
constructed
at
Ni
2
P–FeNi‐LDH
interfaces
enhance
the
O─H
bond
cleavage
of
reaction
intermediates
H
O*
OH*
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
(HER),
respectively.
The
P/NiFe‐LDH
heterostructure
shows
superior
HER
OER
activities
alkaline
with
overpotentials
230
270
mV
100
mA
cm
−2
,
respectively,
even
exhibits
activity
electrocatalytic
seawater
splitting.
interaction
P
2p
Fe
3d
orbitals
upshifts
d‐band
center
downshifts
p‐band
P.
This
finding
not
only
facilitates
dissociation
bonds
in
O
promotes
Volmer–Heyrovsky
step
HER,
but
also
reduces
barrier
rate‐determining
from
transition.
work
proposes
new
approach
constructing
heterojunctions
facilitate
reduce
electrocatalysis.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(48)
Published: Aug. 25, 2024
Abstract
The
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
diverse
renewable
energy
storage
and
conversion
technologies,
including
water
electrolysis,
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction,
nitrogen
fixation,
metal‐air
batteries.
Among
various
electrolysis
techniques,
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)‐based
devices
offer
numerous
advantages,
high
current
densities,
exceptional
chemical
stability,
excellent
conductivity,
high‐purity
H
.
Nevertheless,
the
prohibitive
cost
associated
with
Ir/Ru‐based
OER
electrocatalysts
poses
significant
barrier
to
broad‐scale
application
of
PEM‐based
splitting.
Consequently,
it
is
crucial
advance
development
non‐noble
metal
catalysis
substance
acid‐activity
thereby
fostering
their
widespread
integration
into
PEM
electrolyzers
(PEMWEs).
In
this
review,
comprehensive
analysis
acidic
mechanism,
encompassing
adsorbate
mechanism
(AEM),
lattice
(LOM)
oxide
path
(OPM)
offered.
Subsequently,
systematic
summary
recently
reported
noble‐metal‐free
catalysts
transition
metal‐based,
carbon‐based
other
types
provided.
Additionally,
compilation
situ/operando
characterization
techniques
provided,
serving
as
invaluable
tools
for
furnishing
experimental
evidence
comprehend
catalytic
mechanism.
Finally,
present
challenges
future
research
directions
concerning
precious‐metal‐free
are
comprehensively
summarized
discussed
review.