Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(48), P. 19378 - 19387
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Zinc–air
batteries
are
recognized
for
their
environmental
friendliness
and
high
energy
density;
however,
the
slow
kinetics
of
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
at
air
electrode
hinder
commercial
viability.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Numerous
in
situ
characterization
studies
have
focused
on
revealing
the
catalytic
mechanisms
of
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs),
providing
a
theoretical
basis
for
their
rational
design.
Although
research
is
relatively
limited,
stability
SACs
under
long‐term
operating
conditions
equally
important
and
prerequisite
real‐world
energy
applications,
such
as
fuel
cells
water
electrolyzers.
Recently,
there
has
been
rise
destabilization
regeneration
SACs;
however,
timely
comprehensive
summaries
that
provide
catalysis
community
with
valuable
insights
directions
are
still
lacking.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
strategies
SACs,
specifically
highlighting
various
state‐of‐the‐art
techniques
employed
studies.
The
factors
induce
identified
by
discussing
failure
active
sites,
coordination
environments,
supports,
reaction
scenarios.
Next,
primary
introduced,
including
redispersion,
surface
poison
desorption,
exposure
subsurface
sites.
Additionally,
advantages
limitations
both
ex
discussed.
Finally,
future
proposed,
aimed
at
constructing
structure–stability
relationships
guiding
design
more
stable
SACs.
Journal of Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
As
the
demand
for
sustainable
energy
solutions
grows,
developing
efficient
conversion
and
storage
technologies,
such
as
fuel
cells
metal-air
batteries,
is
vital.
Oxygen
Reduction
Reaction
(ORR)
a
significant
limitation
in
electrochemical
systems
due
to
its
slower
kinetics.
Although
Pt-based
catalysts
are
commonly
used
address
this
challenge,
their
high
cost
suboptimal
performance
remain
obstacles
further
development.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
of
advanced
support
materials
aimed
at
improving
efficiency,
durability,
cost-effectiveness
catalysts.
By
examining
range
materials,
including
mesoporous
carbon,
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes,
metal
oxides,
clarifies
relationship
between
structural
properties
these
supports
influence
on
ORR
performance.
Additionally,
it
discusses
fundamental
characteristics
practical
applications
cells,
explores
potential
future
directions
optimizing
advance
technologies.
Future
research
could
focus
nano-engineering
composite
material
development
unlock
full
catalysts,
significantly
enhancing
economic
viability
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Durable
problems
caused
by
the
attack
from
free
radicals
are
considered
as
Achilles’
heel
in
practical
applications
for
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
acidic
conditions.
Herein,
a
ligand‐bridging
strategy
is
proposed
to
design
Cu─Fe
dual‐atom
catalyst
(CuFeDAC‐NC)
relieve
undesirable
degradation
radicals.
Comprehensive
investigations
and
theoretical
calculations
verify
that
byproduct
of
hydrogen
peroxide
can
be
effectively
eliminated
at
neighboring
Cu
sites
through
cascade
catalytic
process,
formation
oxidative
suppressed,
leading
enhanced
durability.
Meanwhile,
synergistic
effect
between
site
Fe
results
superior
ORR
performance.
CuFeDAC‐NC
delivers
half‐wave
potential
(
E
1/2
)
0.811
V
0.1
M
HClO
4
electrolyte
exhibits
excellent
durability
with
small
loss
12
mV
after
10
000
cycles
Fe─NC
(34
mV).
This
work
not
only
provides
new
perspective
get
insight
into
mechanisms
but
also
opens
an
avenue
catalysts