eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 100136 - 100136
Published: April 17, 2023
Achieving
carbon
neutrality
is
an
essential
part
of
responding
to
climate
change
caused
by
the
deforestation
and
over-exploitation
natural
resources
that
have
accompanied
development
human
society.
The
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
a
promising
strategy
capture
convert
(CO2)
into
value-added
chemical
products.
However,
traditional
trial-and-error
method
makes
it
expensive
time-consuming
understand
deeper
mechanism
behind
reaction,
discover
novel
catalysts
with
superior
performance
lower
cost,
determine
optimal
support
structures
electrolytes
for
CO2RR.
Emerging
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques
provide
opportunity
integrate
material
science
artificial
intelligence,
which
would
enable
chemists
extract
implicit
knowledge
data,
be
guided
insights
thereby
gained,
freed
from
performing
repetitive
experiments.
In
this
perspective
article,
we
focus
on
recent
advancements
in
ML-participated
CO2RR
applications.
After
brief
introduction
ML
CO2RR,
first
ML-accelerated
property
prediction
potential
catalysts.
Then
explore
ML-aided
catalytic
activity
selectivity.
This
followed
discussion
about
ML-guided
catalyst
electrode
design.
Next,
application
ML-assisted
experimental
synthesis
discussed.
Finally,
present
specific
challenges
opportunities,
aim
better
understanding
research
using
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
127(2), P. 882 - 893
Published: Jan. 8, 2023
Electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
is
an
important
process
which
a
potential
way
to
recycle
excessive
in
the
atmosphere.
Although
electrocatalyst
key
toward
efficient
CO2RR,
progress
of
discovering
effective
catalysts
lagging
with
current
methods.
Because
cost
and
time
efficiency
modern
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithm,
increasing
number
researchers
have
applied
ML
accelerate
screening
suitable
deepen
our
understanding
mechanism.
Hence,
we
reviewed
recent
applications
research
CO2RR
by
types
electrocatalyst.
An
introduction
on
general
methodology
discussion
pros
cons
for
such
are
included.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(23), P. 8664 - 8722
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
High-entropy
alloys
hold
significant
promise
as
electrode
materials,
even
from
industrial
aspect.
This
potential
arises
their
ability
to
optimize
electronic
structures
and
reaction
sites,
stemming
complex
adjustable
composition.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 614 - 628
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Exploring
bi-
and
trimetallic
catalysts
in
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
(EC
CO2R)
has
been
a
focal
point
for
discovering
products.
This
study
investigates
the
distinct
roles
of
metal
elements
CO2R
using
CuNiZn
CuZn
electrodes.
Bimetallic
exhibits
superior
activity,
yielding
substantial
amounts
CO,
CH4,
C2H4,
various
liquid
products,
including
formate,
ethanol,
acetate,
propanol,
isopropanol.
The
on
suggests
potential
connections
to
Fischer–Tropsch
(FT)
synthesis,
indicating
their
capability
produce
long-chain
hydrocarbons
(CnH2n
CnH2n+2,
n
=
2–7)
from
CO2.
EC
CO
validated
FT
process
over
catalysts.
discussion
explores
mechanisms
formation
C–C
coupled
C2+
considering
potential-
concentration-dependent
Faradaic
efficiencies
(FEs).
Recycling
tests
emphasize
influence
composition
FEs.
Surface
analyses
reveal
oxidation
states
compositional
changes,
while
dissolution
metals
during
electrochemistry
highlights
dynamic
surface
characteristics.
work
provides
insights
into
catalysts,
states,
conditions,
advancing
our
understanding
these
electrodes
role
recycling
through
electrochemistry.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 500 - 507
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Developing
efficient
catalysts
for
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
in
proton-exchange
membrane
fuel
cells
is
challenging
due
to
high
power
density
and
durability
requirements.
Subnanometer
clusters
(SNCs)
show
promise,
but
their
fluxional
behavior
complex
structure–activity
relationships
hinder
catalyst
design.
We
combine
functional
theory
(DFT)
machine
learning
(ML)
study
transition
metal-based
subnanometer
nanoclusters
(TMSNCs)
ranging
from
3
30
atoms,
aiming
establish
structure
activity
relationship
(SAR)
ORR.
Subdividing
data
set
based
on
size
periodic
groups
significantly
improves
accuracy
of
our
ML
models.
Importantly,
model
predicting
ORR
catalytic
performance
validated
through
DFT
calculations,
identifying
12
promising
catalysts.
Late
group
TMSNCs
exhibit
enhanced
activity,
reflected
a
noticeable
shift
toward
Au/Ag
metals
volcano
plot.
This
underscores
importance
investigating
late
alongside
Pt
accelerates
TMSNC
design,
surpassing
computational
screening
advancing
development.
Metals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 1193 - 1193
Published: June 27, 2023
There
is
little
doubt
that
there
significant
potential
for
high-entropy
alloys
(HEAs)
in
cryogenic
and
aerospace
applications.
However,
given
the
immense
design
space
HEAs,
much
more
to
be
explored.
This
review
will
focus
on
four
areas
of
application
HEAs
receive
less
attention.
These
include
joining
technologies,
HEA
nanomaterial
synthesis,
catalysis,
marine
The
performance
as
a
filler
metal
welding
brazing
well
their
welded/brazed
base
discussed.
Various
methods
synthesizing
nanomaterials
are
reviewed
with
specifically
highlighted
applications
catalysis
energy
storage.
catalysts,
particular,
discussed
detail
regarding
effectiveness,
selectiveness,
stability.
Marine
explored
inherent
corrosion
resistance
superior
antifouling
properties
make
an
intriguing
marine-ready
material.
EES Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(6), P. 921 - 933
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
Perspective
reviews
the
understanding
of
active
sites
on
various
Cu-based
materials
for
CO
2
hydrogenation
to
high-value
products
from
theoretical
and
experimental
advances.
Green Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
High-entropy
materials
(HEMs)
have
managed
to
make
their
mark
in
the
field
of
electrocatalysis.
The
flexibly
adjustable
component,
unique
configuration
and
proprietary
core
effect
endow
HEMs
with
excellent
functional
feature,
superior
stability
fast
reaction
kinetics.
Recently,
relationship
between
compositions
structures
high-entropy
catalysts
electrocatalytic
performances
has
been
extensively
investigated.
Based
on
this
motivation,
we
comprehensively
systematically
summarize
HEMs,
outline
intrinsic
properties
electrochemical
advantages,
generalize
current
state-of-the-art
synthetic
methods,
analyze
active
centers
conjunction
characterization
techniques,
utilize
theoretical
research
conduct
a
high-throughput
screening
targeted
catalyst
exploration
mechanisms,
importantly,
focus
specially
applications
propose
strategies
for
regulating
electronic
structure
accelerate
kinetics,
including
morphological
control,
defect
engineering,
element
regulation,
strain
engineering
so
forth.
Finally,
provide
our
personal
views
challenges
further
technical
improvements
catalysts.
This
work
can
valuable
guidance
future
electrocatalysts.