Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
We
present
a
comprehensive
theoretical
study,
using
state-of-the-art
density
functional
theory
simulations,
of
the
structural
and
electrochemical
properties
amorphous
pristine
iron-doped
nickel–(oxy)hydroxide
catalyst
films
for
water
oxidation
in
alkaline
solutions,
referred
to
as
NiCat
Fe:NiCat.
Our
simulations
accurately
capture
changes
locally
ordered
units,
reported
by
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy,
when
are
activated
exposure
positive
potential.
emphasize
critical
role
proton-coupled
electron
transfer
reversible
Ni(II)
Ni(III/IV)
during
this
activation.
After
establishing
models
Fe:NiCat
consistent
with
experimental
data,
we
used
them
explore
atomistic
mechanism
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
which
is
triggered
once
applied
potential
exceeds
overpotential
required
production.
quantitatively
compared
seven
OER
pathways
applicable
both
adsorbate
(AEM)
lattice-oxygen-mediated
(LOM)
families,
elucidating
how
iron
significantly
enhances
catalytic
activity
NiCat.
findings
suggest
that
simple
metal–oxygen–metal
motifs,
common
on
surface
crystalline
metal
(oxy)hydroxide
films,
can
promote
AEM
LOM
mechanisms
under
typical
conditions.
Furthermore,
propose
elusive
lies
distinct
behavior
Ni(IV)–O
Fe(IV)–O
bonds
key
intermediates
preceding
formation
O–O
bond,
Fe
ions
lowering
needed
form
these
across
investigated
pathways.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(14)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
acidic
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
for
direct
formic
acid
(HCOOH)
production
holds
promise
in
meeting
the
carbon‐neutral
target,
yet
its
performance
is
hindered
by
competing
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Understanding
adsorption
strength
of
key
intermediates
electrolyte
indispensable
to
favor
RR
over
HER.
In
this
work,
high‐density
Sn
single
atom
catalysts
(SACs)
were
prepared
and
used
as
catalyst,
reveal
pH‐dependent
coverage
*CO
−
intermediatethat
enables
enhanced
towards
HCOOH
production.
At
pH=3,
SACs
could
deliver
a
high
Faradaic
efficiency
(90.8
%)
formation
corresponding
partial
current
density
up
−178.5
mA
cm
−2
.
detailed
situ
attenuated
total
reflection
Fourier
transform
infrared
(ATR‐FTIR)
spectroscopic
studies
that
favorable
alkaline
microenvironment
formed
near
surface
SACs,
even
electrolyte.
More
importantly,
intermediate
unravelled
which
turn
affects
competition
between
HER
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(20), P. 14260 - 14266
Published: May 7, 2024
The
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
by
copper-based
catalysts
features
a
promising
approach
to
generate
value-added
multicarbon
(C2+)
products.
However,
due
the
unfavored
formation
of
oxygenate
intermediates
on
catalyst
surface,
selectivity
C2+
alcohols
like
ethanol
remains
unsatisfactory
compared
that
ethylene.
bifurcation
point
(i.e.,
CH2═CHO*
intermediate
adsorbed
Cu
via
Cu–O–C
linkage)
is
critical
product
selectivity,
whereas
subsequent
cleavage
Cu–O
or
O–C
bond
determines
ethylene
pathway.
Inspired
hard–soft
acid–base
theory,
in
this
work,
we
demonstrate
an
electron
delocalization
tuning
strategy
nitrene
surface
functionalization
approach,
which
allows
weakening
and
cleaving
CH2═CHO*,
as
well
accelerating
hydrogenation
C═C
along
As
result,
nitrene-functionalized
exhibited
much-enhanced
Faradaic
efficiency
45%
with
peak
partial
current
density
406
mA·cm–2,
substantially
exceeding
unmodified
amide-functionalized
Cu.
When
assembled
membrane
electrode
assembly
electrolyzer,
presented
stable
CO2-to-ethanol
conversion
for
>300
h
at
industrial
400
mA·cm–2.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(12), P. 6295 - 6321
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Developing
sophisticated
strategies
to
stabilize
oxidative
metal
catalysts
based
on
the
correlation
between
dynamic
oxidation
state
and
product
profile
is
favorable
for
efficient
electrochemical
CO
2
conversion.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(15)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Electroreduction
of
CO
2
to
C
2+
products
provides
a
promising
strategy
for
reaching
the
goal
carbon
neutrality.
However,
achieving
high
selectivity
at
current
density
remains
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
designed
and
prepared
multi‐sites
catalyst,
in
which
Pd
was
atomically
dispersed
Cu
(Pd−Cu).
It
found
that
Pd−Cu
catalyst
had
excellent
performance
producing
from
electroreduction.
The
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
could
be
maintained
approximately
80.8
%,
even
0.8
A
cm
−2
least
20
hours.
addition,
FE
above
70
%
1.4
.
Experiments
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
revealed
three
distinct
catalytic
sites.
These
active
sites
allowed
efficient
conversion
,
water
dissociation,
conversion,
ultimately
leading
yields
products.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Solar‐driven
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
methanation
holds
significant
research
value
in
the
context
of
emission
reduction
and
energy
crisis.
However,
this
eight‐electron
catalytic
reaction
presents
substantial
challenges
activity
selectivity.
In
regard,
researchers
have
conducted
extensive
exploration
achieved
developments.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
efficient
selective
photocatalytic
CO
methanation.
It
begins
by
discussing
fundamental
principles
detail,
analyzing
strategies
for
improving
efficiency
conversion
to
CH
4
comprehensively.
Subsequently,
it
outlines
applications
advanced
characterization
methods
Finally,
highlights
prospects
opportunities
area,
aiming
inspire
into
high‐value
shed
light
on
mechanisms.
Russian Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
92(12), P. RCR5104 - RCR5104
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
After
the
appearance
of
green
chemistry
concept,
which
was
introduced
in
vocabulary
early
1990s,
its
main
statements
have
been
continuously
developed
and
modified.
Currently,
there
are
10–12
cornerstones
that
should
form
basis
for
an
ideal
chemical
process.
This
review
analyzes
accumulated
experience
achievements
towards
design
products
processes
reduce
or
eliminate
use
generation
hazardous
substances.
The
presents
views
leading
Russian
scientists
specializing
various
fields
this
subject,
including
homogeneous
heterogeneous
catalysis,
fine
basic
organic
synthesis,
electrochemistry,
polymer
chemistry,
based
on
bio-renewable
feedstocks
energetic
compounds
materials.
A
new
approach
to
quantitative
evaluation
environmental
friendliness
by
authors
is
described.
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