Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(22), P. 12507 - 12593
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Electrocatalysis
underpins
the
renewable
electrochemical
conversions
for
sustainability,
which
further
replies
on
metallic
nanocrystals
as
vital
electrocatalysts.
Intermetallic
have
been
known
to
show
distinct
properties
compared
their
disordered
counterparts,
and
long
explored
functional
improvements.
Tremendous
progresses
made
in
past
few
years,
with
notable
trend
of
more
precise
engineering
down
an
atomic
level
investigation
transferring
into
practical
membrane
electrode
assembly
(MEA),
motivates
this
timely
review.
After
addressing
basic
thermodynamic
kinetic
fundamentals,
we
discuss
classic
latest
synthetic
strategies
that
enable
not
only
formation
intermetallic
phase
but
also
rational
control
other
catalysis-determinant
structural
parameters,
such
size
morphology.
We
demonstrate
emerging
nanomaterials
potentially
advancement
energy
electrocatalysis.
Then,
state-of-the-art
characterizations
representative
electrocatalysts
emphasis
oxygen
reduction
reaction
evaluated
a
MEA
setup.
summarize
review
by
laying
out
existing
challenges
offering
perspective
future
research
directions
toward
practicing
conversions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
144(1), P. 547 - 555
Published: Dec. 21, 2021
Controlled
construction
of
bimetallic
nanostructures
with
a
well-defined
heterophase
is
great
significance
for
developing
highly
efficient
nanocatalysts
and
investigating
the
structure-dependent
catalytic
performance.
Here,
wet-chemical
synthesis
method
used
to
prepare
Au@Pd
core-shell
nanorods
unique
fcc-2H-fcc
(fcc:
face-centered
cubic;
2H:
hexagonal
close-packed
stacking
sequence
"AB").
The
obtained
exhibit
superior
electrocatalytic
ethanol
oxidation
performance
mass
activity
as
high
6.82
A
mgPd-1,
which
2.44,
6.96,
6.43
times
those
2H-Pd
nanoparticles,
fcc-Pd
commercial
Pd/C,
respectively.
operando
infrared
reflection
absorption
spectroscopy
reveals
C2
pathway
fast
reaction
kinetics
on
prepared
nanorods.
Our
experimental
results
together
density
functional
theory
calculations
indicate
that
enhanced
can
be
attributed
unconventional
2H
phase,
2H/fcc
phase
boundary,
lattice
expansion
Pd
shell.
Moreover,
also
serve
an
catalyst
electrochemical
methanol,
ethylene
glycol,
glycerol.
work
in
area
engineering
nanomaterials
(PENs)
opens
way
high-performance
electrocatalysts
toward
future
practical
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(39)
Published: Jan. 14, 2023
Abstract
The
energy
efficiency
of
metal–air
batteries
and
water‐splitting
techniques
is
severely
constrained
by
multiple
electronic
transfers
in
the
heterogenous
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
high
overpotential
induced
sluggish
kinetics
has
become
an
uppermost
scientific
challenge.
Numerous
attempts
are
devoted
to
enabling
activity,
selectivity,
stability
via
tailoring
surface
physicochemical
properties
nanocatalysts.
Lattice‐strain
engineering
as
a
cutting‐edge
method
for
tuning
geometric
configuration
metal
sites
plays
pivotal
role
regulating
interaction
catalytic
surfaces
with
adsorbate
molecules.
By
defining
d‐band
center
descriptor
structure–activity
relationship,
individual
contribution
strain
effects
within
state‐of‐the‐art
electrocatalysts
can
be
systematically
elucidated
OER
optimization
mechanism.
In
this
review,
fundamentals
advancements
strain‐catalysts
showcased
innovative
trigger
strategies
enumerated,
particular
emphasis
on
feedback
mechanism
between
precise
regulation
lattice‐strain
optimal
activity.
Subsequently,
modulation
various
attributes
categorized
impediments
encountered
practicalization
strained
effect
discussed,
ending
outlook
future
research
directions
burgeoning
field.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(35), P. 19489 - 19507
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Single-atom
and
double-atom
catalysts
have
emerged
as
a
new
Frontier
in
many
fields
due
to
their
high
atom-utilization
efficiency,
excellent
catalytic
properties
good
durability.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 18, 2023
The
design
of
Pt-based
nanoarchitectures
with
controllable
compositions
and
morphologies
is
necessary
to
enhance
their
electrocatalytic
activity.
Herein,
we
report
a
rational
synthesis
anisotropic
mesoporous
Pt@Pt-skin
Pt3Ni
core-shell
framework
nanowires
for
high-efficient
electrocatalysis.
catalyst
has
uniform
structure
an
ultrathin
atomic-jagged
Pt
nanowire
core
Pt-skin
shell,
possessing
high
activity,
stability
utilisation
efficiency.
For
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction,
demonstrated
exceptional
mass
specific
activities
6.69
A/mgpt
8.42
mA/cm2
(at
0.9
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode),
exhibited
negligible
activity
decay
after
50,000
cycles.
configuration
combines
advantages
three-dimensional
open
mesopore
molecular
accessibility
compressive
surface
strains,
which
results
in
more
catalytically
active
sites
weakened
chemisorption
oxygenated
species,
thus
boosting
its
catalytic
towards
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(1), P. 496 - 503
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Hollow
frame
structures
are
of
special
interest
in
the
realm
catalysis
since
they
hold
only
ridges
and
hollow
interiors,
enabling
accessibility
active
sites
to
most
extent.
Herein,
we
prepared
Pd–Pt
composed
double-shell
cubes
linked
by
body
diagonals
as
an
efficient
catalyst
toward
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR),
inspired
4D
analogue
a
cube,
denoted
tesseract.
The
etching
process
involves
selective
removal
Pd
atoms
subsequent
rearrangement
remaining
Pt
atoms.
successful
preparation
tesseracts
via
lies
selection
Pd/Pt
ratio
initial
nanocubes.
With
various
ratios
nanocubes
templates,
obtained
octapods,
tesseracts,
nanoframes,
respectively.
During
ORR,
exhibited
highest
mass
activity
1.86
A
mg–1Pt
among
these
nanocrystals.
On
basis
mechanistic
studies,
high
derived
from
optimal
adsorption
energy
due
facet
effect
composition
effect.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(13), P. 8859 - 8941
Published: June 26, 2023
Amorphous
materials
are
metastable
solids
with
only
short-range
order
at
the
atomic
scale,
which
results
from
local
intermolecular
chemical
bonding.
The
lack
of
long-range
typical
crystals
endows
amorphous
nanomaterials
unconventional
and
intriguing
structural
features,
such
as
isotropic
environments,
abundant
surface
dangling
bonds,
highly
unsaturated
coordination,
etc.
Because
these
features
ensuing
modulation
in
electronic
properties,
display
potential
for
practical
applications
different
areas.
Motivated
by
elements,
here
we
provide
an
overview
unique
general
synthetic
methods,
covered
contemporary
research
nanomaterials.
Furthermore,
discussed
possible
theoretical
mechanism
nanomaterials,
examining
how
properties
configurations
contribute
to
their
exceptional
performance.
In
particular,
benefits
well
enhanced
electrocatalytic,
optical,
mechanical
thereby
clarifying
structure–function
relationships,
highlighted.
Finally,
a
perspective
on
preparation
utilization
establish
mature
systems
superior
hierarchy
various
is
introduced,
outlook
future
challenges
opportunities
frontiers
this
rapidly
advancing
field
proposed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(7)
Published: Oct. 13, 2021
Abstract
Materials
science
and
chemistry
have
played
a
central
significant
role
in
advancing
society.
With
the
shift
toward
sustainable
living,
it
is
anticipated
that
development
of
functional
materials
will
continue
to
be
vital
for
sustaining
life
on
our
planet.
In
recent
decades,
rapid
progress
has
been
made
owing
advances
experimental,
analytical,
computational
methods,
thereby
producing
several
novel
useful
materials.
However,
most
problems
material
are
highly
complex.
Here,
best
strategy
via
implementation
three
key
concepts
discussed:
nanotechnology
as
game
changer,
nanoarchitectonics
an
integrator,
informatics
super‐accelerator.
Discussions
from
conceptual
viewpoints
example
developments,
chiefly
focused
nanoporous
materials,
presented.
It
coupling
these
strategies
together
open
advanced
routes
swift
design
exploratory
search
truly
solving
real‐world
problems.
These
result
evolution
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(16)
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Abstract
Advancing
the
development
of
electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
to
address
environmental
issues
caused
by
excessive
consumption
fossil
fuels
requires
rational
design
remarkable
electrocatalysts,
where
identification
active
sites
and
further
understanding
structure–performance
relationship
are
bases.
However,
notable
dynamic
evolution
often
appears
on
catalysts,
with
typical
examples
Cu‐based
under
operating
conditions,
causing
great
difficulty
in
identifying
real
correlations
between
structure
catalytic
property.
In
this
context,
process
catalytically
during
RR
is
particular
importance,
which
inspires
organize
present
review.
Herein,
fundamental
principles
including
thermodynamics
kinetics
aspects,
followed
introduction
operando
techniques
employed
probe
conditions
first
highlighted.
The
behaviors,
involving
atomic
rearrangement
change
chemical
state,
catalysts
discussed,
emphasis
behaviors
properties
(activity,
selectivity,
stability).
emerging
pulsed
electrolysis
technique
that
behaves
promise
manipulate
future
opportunities
finally
discussed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 13715 - 13727
Published: Aug. 10, 2022
As
an
emerging
class
of
materials
with
distinctive
physicochemical
properties,
metallenes
are
deemed
as
efficient
catalysts
for
energy-related
electrocatalytic
reactions.
Engineering
the
lattice
strain,
electronic
structure,
crystallinity,
and
even
surface
porosity
metallene
provides
a
great
opportunity
to
further
enhance
its
catalytic
performance.
Herein,
we
rationally
developed
reconstruction
strategy
Pd
at
atomic
scale
generate
series
nonmetallic
atom-intercalated
(M-Pdene,
M
=
H,
N,
C)
expansion
S-doped
(S-Pdene)
amorphous
structure.
Catalytic
performance
evaluation
demonstrated
that
N-Pdene
exhibited
highest
mass
activities
7.96
A
mg-1,
which
was
10.6
8.5
time
greater
than
those
commercial
Pd/C
Pt/C,
respectively,
methanol
oxidation
reaction
(MOR).
Density
functional
theory
calculations
suggested
well-controlled
tensile
strain
well
strong
p-d
hybridization
interaction
between
N
resulted
in
enhanced
OH
adsorption
weakened
CO
MOR
catalysis
on
N-Pdene.
When
tested
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
catalysts,
S-Pdene
delivered
superior
activity
durability
relative
crystalline
counterparts
because
disordered
elongated
bond
length
downshifted
d-band
center.
This
work
effective
engineering
nanomaterials
high
electrocatalysts.