Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(31), P. 11657 - 11663
Published: July 25, 2023
Transition-metal
(oxy)hydroxides
are
among
the
most
active
and
studied
catalysts
for
oxygen
evolution
reaction
in
alkaline
electrolytes.
However,
geometric
distribution
of
sites
is
still
elusive.
Here,
using
well-defined
crystalline
iron-substituted
cobalt
hydroxide
as
a
model
catalyst,
we
reported
scanning
electrochemical
cell
microscopy
(SECCM)
study
single-crystalline
nanoplates,
where
at
individual
nanoplates
was
isolated
evaluated
independently.
With
integrated
prior-
post-SECCM
electron
catalyst
morphology,
correlated
structure–activity
information
electrocatalysts
obtained.
Our
result
reveals
that
while
largely
located
edges
pristine
Co(OH)2
Fe
lattice
incorporation
significantly
promotes
basal
plane
activities.
approach
correlative
imaging
provides
new
insights
into
effect
iron
on
site
across
nano-electrocatalysts.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(7), P. 3694 - 3812
Published: March 22, 2024
Electrocatalytic
water
splitting
driven
by
renewable
electricity
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
approach
for
green
hydrogen
production.
Different
from
conventional
strategies
in
developing
electrocatalysts
the
two
half-reactions
of
(e.g.,
and
oxygen
evolution
reactions,
HER
OER)
separately,
there
growing
interest
designing
bifunctional
electrocatalysts,
which
are
able
to
catalyze
both
OER.
In
addition,
considering
high
overpotentials
required
OER
while
limited
value
produced
oxygen,
is
another
rapidly
exploring
alternative
oxidation
reactions
replace
hybrid
toward
energy-efficient
generation.
This
Review
begins
with
an
introduction
on
fundamental
aspects
splitting,
followed
thorough
discussion
various
physicochemical
characterization
techniques
that
frequently
employed
probing
active
sites,
emphasis
reconstruction
during
redox
electrolysis.
The
design,
synthesis,
performance
diverse
based
noble
metals,
nonprecious
metal-free
nanocarbons,
overall
acidic
alkaline
electrolytes,
thoroughly
summarized
compared.
Next,
their
application
also
presented,
wherein
anodic
include
sacrificing
agents
oxidation,
pollutants
oxidative
degradation,
organics
upgrading.
Finally,
concise
statement
current
challenges
future
opportunities
presented
hope
guiding
endeavors
quest
sustainable
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(5), P. 2138 - 2204
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Interfacial
engineering
has
long
been
a
vital
means
of
improving
thin-film
device
performance,
especially
for
organic
electronics,
perovskites,
and
hybrid
devices.
It
greatly
facilitates
the
fabrication
performance
solution-processed
devices,
including
field
effect
transistors
(OFETs),
solar
cells
(OSCs),
perovskite
(PVSCs),
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs).
However,
due
to
limitation
traditional
interfacial
materials,
further
progress
these
devices
is
hampered
particularly
in
terms
stability,
flexibility,
sensitivity.
The
deadlock
gradually
broken
through
development
self-assembled
monolayers
(SAMs),
which
possess
distinct
benefits
transparency,
diversity,
sensitivity,
selectivity,
surface
passivation
ability.
In
this
review,
we
first
showed
evolution
SAMs,
elucidating
their
working
mechanisms
structure–property
relationships
by
assessing
wide
range
SAM
materials
reported
date.
A
comprehensive
comparison
various
growth,
fabrication,
characterization
methods
was
presented
help
readers
interested
applying
works.
Moreover,
recent
design
applications
mainstream
electronic
OFETs,
OSCs,
PVSCs
OLEDs,
summarized.
Finally,
an
outlook
prospects
section
summarizes
major
challenges
SAMs
used
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(39), P. 21491 - 21501
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Electrochemical
nitrate
(NO3-)
reduction
in
aqueous
media
provides
a
useful
approach
for
ammonia
(NH3)
synthesis.
While
efforts
are
focused
on
developing
catalysts,
the
local
microenvironment
surrounding
catalyst
centers
is
of
great
importance
controlling
electrocatalytic
performance.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
self-assembled
molecular
iron
integrated
free-standing
conductive
hydrogel
capable
selective
production
NH3
from
NO3-
at
efficiencies
approaching
unity.
With
hydrogel,
selectivity
consistently
high
under
range
negative
biases,
which
results
hydrophobicity
increase
polycarbazole-based
electrode
substrate.
In
mildly
acidic
media,
proton
suppressed
by
electro-dewetting
electrode,
enhancing
reduction.
The
continuous
least
100
h
with
∼89
to
98%
current
densities.
Our
highlight
role
constructing
an
internal
hydrophobic
surface
electrocatalysts
media.
Current Opinion in Electrochemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 101405 - 101405
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Correlative
co-located
electrochemical
multi-microscopy
is
transforming
our
understanding
of
property-function
relationships
in
electrode
materials.
By
coupling
scanning
cell
microscopy
(SECCM)
with
complementary
characterization
techniques
applied
to
identical
locations
a
surface,
we
can
now
unravel
the
intricate
interplay
between
various
physicochemical
properties
materials
and
interfaces
their
impact
on
phenomena,
high
spatial
resolution.
This
review
explores
recent
advances
this
correlative
approach
showcase
how
it
reveal
major
new
insights
into
activity
interfaces.
Applications
span
diverse
fields,
including
energy
conversion
storage,
sensing,
corrosion
science.
We
also
envision
future
developments
that
will
open
up
possibilities
for
rational
design,
accelerated
mechanistic
understanding,
automated
discovery.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 4414 - 4440
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Electrochemical
reactions,
including
water
splitting,
oxygen
reduction,
hydrogen
oxidation,
carbon
dioxide
nitrogen
oxide
etc.,
are
critical
for
sustainable
energy
conversion
and
storage.
Achieving
high
efficiency
in
these
reactions
requires
catalysts
with
superior
activity,
selectivity,
stability,
often
realized
through
nanostructured
metal
catalysts.
However,
practical
challenges
such
as
low
selectivity
catalytic
degradation
persist.
In
situ
operando
characterization
techniques
offer
real-time
insights
into
catalyst
behavior
under
reaction
conditions,
enabling
a
deeper
understanding
of
structure–performance
relationships
and,
therefore,
guiding
the
design
optimization
electro-catalysts.
This
review
discusses
common
situ/operando
techniques,
highlights
their
applications
model
catalysts,
single-atom
single-crystal
further
explores
combinational
analysis
to
study
complex
nanocatalysts.
Finally,
we
provide
suggestions
perspectives
on
development
advance
field
electrochemical
catalysis.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(22), P. 12391 - 12462
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
electrical
double
layer
(EDL)
plays
a
central
role
in
electrochemical
energy
systems,
impacting
charge
transfer
mechanisms
and
reaction
rates.
fundamental
importance
of
the
EDL
interfacial
electrochemistry
has
motivated
researchers
to
develop
theoretical
experimental
approaches
assess
properties.
In
this
contribution,
we
review
recent
progress
evaluating
characteristics
such
as
double-layer
capacitance,
highlighting
some
discrepancies
between
theory
experiment
discussing
strategies
for
their
reconciliation.
We
further
discuss
merits
challenges
various
techniques
having
important
implications
aqueous
electrocatalysis.
A
strong
emphasis
is
placed
on
substantial
impact
electrode
composition
structure
electrolyte
chemistry
addition,
effects
temperature
pressure
compare
solid-liquid
interfaces
solid-solid
interfaces.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
518, P. 216061 - 216061
Published: July 8, 2024
The
pervasive
contamination
of
industrial,
domestic,
and
agricultural
wastewater
with
nitrate
poses
profound
ecological
public
health
risks.
Traditional
methods
for
remediating
nitrate-laden
water
face
formidable
challenges
due
to
its
high
solubility
stability.
However,
a
promising
solution
emerges
in
the
form
electrochemical
reduction
(eNO3RR),
offering
both
efficient
removal
valuable
ammonia
generation
sustainable
manner.
This
review
explores
burgeoning
field
eNO3RR,
focusing
on
recent
advancements
utilizing
porous
crystalline
framework
materials
−
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
covalent-organic
(COFs)
as
novel
class
electrocatalysts.
These
innovative
exhibit
unique
properties
such
adjustable
porosity,
diverse
structures,
tunable
pore
sizes,
well-defined
active
sites,
making
them
ideal
candidates
enhancing
efficiency
selectivity
under
ambient
conditions.
By
dissecting
structure–activity
relationship
inherent
MOF/COF-based
electrocatalysts,
this
aims
provide
comprehensive
understanding
their
role
driving
conversion
NO3−
NH3.
Moreover,
it
identifies
current
proposes
future
prospects
leveraging
these
advanced
pollutants,
glimpse
into
greener
more
effective
approach
remediation
resource
recovery.