International Journal of Electrochemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 100576 - 100576
Published: April 4, 2024
Recently,
researchers
have
directed
considerable
attention
towards
developing
eco-friendly
fuel
energy
technology
suitable
for
widespread
implementation.
Photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
based
water-splitting
has
been
found
to
play
a
crucial
role
in
converting
solar
into
chemical
energy.
Therefore,
through
the
PEC
process
is
considered
one
of
most
effective
methods
generating
and
sustainable
sources.
Among
various
nanomaterials-based
photo-electrocatalysts
reported
literature,
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials-based
photoelectrocatalysts
extensively
applied
across
numerous
domains,
serving
as
cost-effective
efficient
catalysts.
Their
adaptable
structures
compositions
provide
significant
prospects
avenues
create
tailored
electrocatalysts,
presenting
abundant
opportunities
design
strategies.
Extensive
discussions
covered
this
review
regarding
employed
synthesizing
2D
their
hybrid
materials.
These
also
encompass
diverse
strategies
alter
physicochemical
properties
developed
photo-electrocatalysts.
In
addition,
ultimately
offers
valuable
insights
potential
applications
2D-based
composites
merits
limitations.
The
outlines
some
proposed
research
directions
that
will
be
pursued
field
future.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(42)
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
The
limited
availability
of
freshwater
in
renewable
energy-rich
areas
has
led
to
the
exploration
seawater
electrolysis
for
green
hydrogen
production.
However,
complex
composition
presents
substantial
challenges
such
as
electrode
corrosion
and
electrolyzer
failure,
calling
into
question
technological
economic
feasibility
direct
splitting.
Despite
many
efforts,
a
comprehensive
overview
analysis
electrolysis,
including
electrochemical
fundamentals,
materials,
technologies
recent
breakthroughs,
is
still
lacking.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
examine
advances
electrocatalytic
splitting
critically
evaluate
obstacles
optimizing
water
supply,
devices
stable
production
from
seawater.
We
demonstrate
that
robust
materials
innovative
technologies,
especially
selective
catalysts
high-performance
devices,
are
critical
efficient
electrolysis.
then
outline
discuss
future
directions
could
advance
techno-economic
emerging
field,
providing
roadmap
toward
design
commercialization
can
enable
efficient,
cost-effective,
sustainable
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Seawater
electroreduction
is
attractive
for
future
H
2
production
and
intermittent
energy
storage,
which
has
been
hindered
by
aggressive
Mg
2+
/Ca
precipitation
at
cathodes
consequent
poor
stability.
Here
we
present
a
vital
microscopic
bubble/precipitate
traffic
system
(MBPTS)
constructing
honeycomb-type
3D
robust
anti-precipitation
seawater
reduction
(SR),
massively/uniformly
release
small-sized
bubbles
to
almost
every
corner
of
the
cathode
repel
precipitates
without
break.
Noticeably,
optimal
with
built-in
MBPTS
not
only
enables
state-of-the-art
alkaline
SR
performance
(1000-h
stable
operation
–1
A
cm
−2
)
but
also
highly
specialized
in
catalytically
splitting
natural
into
greatest
ability.
Low
amounts
after
prolonged
tests
under
large
current
densities
reflect
genuine
efficacy
our
MBPTS.
Additionally,
flow-type
electrolyzer
based
on
stably
functions
industrially-relevant
500
mA
150
h
while
unwaveringly
sustaining
near-100%
Faradic
efficiency.
Note
that
estimated
price
(~1.8
US$/kg
H2
even
cheaper
than
US
Department
Energy’s
goal
(2
).
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 22227 - 22239
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Green
hydrogen
production
from
renewably
powered
water
electrolysis
is
considered
as
an
ideal
approach
to
decarbonizing
the
energy
and
industry
sectors.
Given
high-cost
supply
of
ultra-high-purity
water,
well
mismatched
distribution
sources
renewable
energies,
combining
seawater
with
coastal
solar/offshore
wind
power
attracting
increasing
interest
for
large-scale
green
production.
However,
various
impurities
in
lead
corrosive
toxic
halides,
hydroxide
precipitation,
physical
blocking,
which
will
significantly
degrade
catalysts,
electrodes,
membranes,
thus
shortening
stable
service
life
electrolyzers.
To
accelerate
development
electrolysis,
it
crucial
widen
working
potential
gap
between
oxygen
evolution
chlorine
reactions
develop
flexible
highly
efficient
purification
technologies.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
discuss
present
challenges,
research
efforts,
design
principles
direct/indirect
aspects
materials
engineering
system
innovation.
Further
opportunities
developing
advanced
integrated
electrolyzers
are
highlighted
both
low-grade
sources.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 634 - 656
Published: Dec. 2, 2023
This
review
summarizes
advances
in
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
and
electrolyzers
for
seawater
splitting,
including
various
catalysts
(
e.g.
,
phosphides,
chalcogenides,
borides,
nitrides,
(oxy)hydroxides)
membrane-based/membrane-less
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(14)
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Hydrogenation
reactions
play
a
critical
role
in
the
synthesis
of
value-added
products
within
chemical
industry.
Electrocatalytic
hydrogenation
(ECH)
using
water
as
hydrogen
source
has
emerged
an
alternative
to
conventional
thermocatalytic
processes
for
sustainable
and
decentralized
under
mild
conditions.
Among
various
ECH
catalysts,
copper-based
(Cu-based)
nanomaterials
are
promising
candidates
due
their
earth-abundance,
unique
electronic
structure,
versatility,
high
activity/selectivity.
Herein,
recent
advances
application
Cu-based
catalysts
upgrading
valuable
chemicals
systematically
analyzed.
The
properties
initially
introduced,
followed
by
design
strategies
enhance
activity
selectivity.
Then,
typical
on
presented
detail,
including
carbon
dioxide
reduction
multicarbon
generation,
alkyne-to-alkene
conversion,
selective
aldehyde
ammonia
production
from
nitrogen-containing
substances,
amine
organic
nitrogen
compounds.
In
these
catalyst
composition
nanostructures
toward
different
is
focused.
co-hydrogenation
two
substrates
(e.g.,
CO
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 18372 - 18381
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
Direct
seawater
electrolysis
is
a
promising
technology
for
massive
green
hydrogen
production
but
limited
by
the
lack
of
durable
and
efficient
electrocatalysts
toward
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
Herein,
we
develop
core-shell
nanoreactor
as
high-performance
OER
catalyst
consisting
NiFe
alloys
encapsulated
within
defective
graphene
layers
(NiFe@DG)
facile
microwave
shocking
strategy.
This
needs
overpotentials
merely
218
276
mV
in
alkalized
to
deliver
current
densities
10
100
mA
cm-2,
respectively,
operates
continuously
2000
h
with
negligible
activity
decay
(1.0%),
making
it
one
best
catalysts
reported
date.
Detailed
experimental
theoretical
analyses
reveal
that
excellent
durability
NiFe@DG
originates
from
formation
built-in
electric
field
triggered
coating
against
chloride
ions
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface,
thus
protecting
active
core
dissolution
aggregation
under
harsh
operation
conditions.
Further,
highly
stable
electrolyzer
assembled
anode
Pt/C
cathode
demonstrate
practicability
catalysts.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Seawater
electrolysis
for
hydrogen
production
is
a
sustainable
and
economical
approach
that
can
mitigate
the
energy
crisis
global
warming
issues.
Although
various
catalysts/electrodes
with
excellent
activities
have
been
developed
high‐efficiency
seawater
electrolysis,
their
unsatisfactory
durability,
especially
anodes,
severely
impedes
industrial
applications.
In
this
review,
attention
paid
to
factors
affect
stability
of
anodes
corresponding
strategies
designing
catalytic
materials
prolong
anode's
lifetime.
addition,
two
important
aspects—electrolyte
optimization
electrolyzer
design—with
respect
anode
improvement
are
summarized.
Furthermore,
several
methods
rapid
assessment
proposed
fast
screening
both
highly
active
stable
catalysts/electrodes.
Finally,
perspectives
on
future
investigations
aimed
at
improving
systems
outlined.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(23)
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
Owing
to
the
presence
of
a
substantial
concentration
chlorine
in
seawater,
anode
still
faces
severe
corrosion,
especially
water
splitting
operated
at
high
current
densities.
Herein,
cost‐effective
and
scalable
NiFe
layered
double
hydroxides
with
carbonate
intercalation
(named
as
LDH_CO
3
2−
)
are
synthesized
utilizing
etching‐hydrolysis
ion
exchange
strategies
under
ambient
conditions.
Experimental
findings
demonstrate
that
shows
excellent
stability
500
1000
mA
cm
−2
for
h
alkaline
simulated
seawater.
Additionally,
two‐electrode
system
offers
great
densities
ranging
from
100
over
duration
400
This
remarkably
catalytic
can
be
ascribed
strategies.
The
strategy
leads
an
integrated
electrode
catalyst‐carrier,
enhancing
adhesion
between
them,
retarding
hence
divorce
catalysts
carrier.
Theoretical
calculations
suggest
weakens
adsorbability
on
hinders
coupling
metal
atoms
chlorine,
thereby
impeding
corrosion
caused
by
improving
stability.
More
importantly,
this
has
been
extended
preparation
other
intercalation.
