ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 2006 - 2015
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
water
electrolyzers
stand
as
one
of
the
foremost
promising
avenues
for
acidic
splitting
and
green
hydrogen
production,
yet
this
electrolyzer
encounters
significant
challenges.
The
primary
culprit
lies
in
not
only
requirements
substantial
platinum-group-metal
(PGM)-based
electrocatalysts
(e.g.,
IrOx)
at
anode
where
sluggish
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
takes
place,
but
also
harsh
high
overpotential
environments
leading
to
severe
performance
degradation.
key
points
obtaining
accurate
stability/durability
information
on
OER
catalysts
have
been
well
agreed
upon,
contrast
reduction
fields.
In
regard,
we
herein
reviewed
discussed
pivotal
experimental
variables
involved
testing
(including
limited
electrolyte,
impurity,
catalyst
loading,
two/three-electrode
vs
membrane-electrode-assembly),
while
test
protocols
are
revisited
summarized.
This
outlook
is
aimed
highlighting
reasonable
effective
accelerated
degradation
procedures
unravel
instability
issues
promote
research
development
a
PEM
electrolyzer.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(22), P. 7949 - 8004
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Photocatalytic
organic
reactions,
harvesting
solar
energy
to
produce
high
value-added
chemicals,
have
attracted
increasing
attention
as
a
sustainable
approach
address
the
global
crisis
and
environmental
issues.
Reticular
framework
materials,
including
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
covalent
(COFs),
are
widely
considered
promising
candidates
for
photocatalysis
owing
their
crystallinity,
tailorable
pore
environment
extensive
structural
diversity.
Although
design
synthesis
of
MOFs
COFs
been
intensively
developed
in
last
20
years,
applications
photocatalytic
transformations
still
preliminary
stage,
making
systematic
summary
necessary.
Thus,
this
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
understanding
useful
guidelines
exploration
suitable
MOF
COF
photocatalysts
towards
appropriate
reactions.
The
commonly
used
reactions
categorized
facilitate
identification
reaction
types.
From
practical
viewpoint,
fundamentals
experimental
design,
active
species,
performance
evaluation
external
conditions,
discussed
detail
easy
experimentation.
Furthermore,
latest
advances
COFs,
composites,
comprehensively
summarized
according
actual
sites,
together
with
discussion
structure-property
relationship.
We
believe
that
study
will
be
helpful
researchers
novel
reticular
various
synthetic
applications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(4), P. 2439 - 2447
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
It
is
a
very
important
but
still
challenging
task
to
develop
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
for
highly
efficient
CO2
overall
splitting.
Herein,
we
report
stable
metal-organic
framework
(denoted
as
PcNi-Co-O),
composed
of
(2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octahydroxyphthalocyaninato)nickel(II)
(PcNi-(O-)8)
ligands
and
the
planar
CoO4
nodes,
When
working
both
cathode
anode
catalysts
(i.e.,
PcNi-Co-O||PcNi-Co-O),
PcNi-Co-O
achieved
commercial-scale
current
density
123
mA
cm-2
(much
higher
than
reported
values
(0.2-12
cm-2))
with
Faradic
efficiency
(CO)
98%
at
low
cell
voltage
4.4
V.
Mechanism
studies
suggested
synergistic
effects
between
two
active
sites,
namely,
(i)
electron
transfer
from
PcNi
sites
under
electric
fields,
resulting
in
raised
oxidizability/reducibility
CoO4/PcNi
respectively;
(ii)
energy-level
matching
can
reduce
energy
barrier
them
improve
performance
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(9), P. 7192 - 7203
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
toward
value-added
chemicals/fuels
has
offered
a
sustainable
strategy
to
achieve
carbon-neutral
energy
cycle.
However,
it
remains
great
challenge
controllably
and
precisely
regulate
the
coordination
environment
of
active
sites
in
catalysts
for
efficient
generation
targeted
products,
especially
multicarbon
(C2+)
products.
Herein
we
report
engineering
metal
centers
polymers
electroreduction
CO2
C2+
products
under
neutral
conditions.
Significantly,
Cu
polymer
with
Cu–N2S2
configuration
(Cu–N–S)
demonstrates
superior
Faradaic
efficiencies
61.2%
82.2%
ethylene
respectively,
compared
selective
formic
acid
on
an
analogous
Cu–I2S2
mode
(Cu–I–S).
In
situ
studies
reveal
balanced
formation
atop
bridge
*CO
intermediates
Cu–N–S,
promoting
C–C
coupling
production.
Theoretical
calculations
suggest
that
can
induce
electronic
modulations
sites,
where
d-band
center
is
upshifted
Cu–N–S
stronger
selectivity
Consequently,
displays
trend
while
Cu–I–S
favors
due
suppression
couplings
pathways
large
barriers.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(21), P. 14835 - 14843
Published: May 10, 2024
The
transformation
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
functional
materials
has
garnered
considerable
worldwide
interest.
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
as
a
distinctive
class
materials,
have
made
great
contributions
to
CO2
capture
and
conversion.
However,
facile
conversion
stable
porous
MOFs
for
utilization
remains
unexplored.
Herein,
we
present
methodology
using
synthesize
zirconium-based
MOFs.
Two
CO2–Zr-DEP
CO2–Zr-DEDP
with
face-centered
cubic
topology
were
obtained
via
sequential
desilylation–carboxylation–coordination
reaction.
exhibit
excellent
crystallinity,
verified
through
powder
X-ray
diffraction
high-resolution
transmission
electron
microscopy
analyses.
They
also
notable
porosity
high
surface
area
(SBET
up
3688
m2
g–1)
good
adsorption
capacity
(up
12.5
wt
%).
resulting
abundant
alkyne
moieties,
confirmed
13C
cross-polarization/magic
angle
spinning
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectra.
Leveraging
the
catalytic
prowess
Ag(I)
in
diverse
CO2-involved
reactions,
incorporated
MOFs,
capitalizing
on
their
interactions
carbon–carbon
π-bonds
alkynes,
thereby
forming
heterogeneous
catalyst.
This
catalyst
demonstrates
outstanding
efficiency
catalyzing
propargylic
alcohols
cyclic
carbonates,
achieving
>99%
yield
at
room
temperature
atmospheric
pressure
conditions.
Thus,
this
work
provides
dual
strategy,
encompassing
synthesis
CO2-based
(20–24
%
from
CO2)
subsequent
application
processes.
approach
significantly
enhances
overall
utilization.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(27)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Cu‐based
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
attracted
much
attention
for
electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
to
high
value‐added
chemicals,
but
they
still
suffer
from
low
selectivity
and
instability.
Here,
an
associative
design
strategy
the
valence
coordination
environment
of
metal
node
in
MOFs
is
employed
regulate
CO2
electroreduction
ethylene.
A
novel
“reduction‐cleavage‐recrystallization”
method
developed
modulate
Cu(II)‐Trimesic
acid
(BTC)
framework
form
a
Cu(I)‐BTC
structure
enriched
with
free
carboxyl
groups
secondary
(SCE).
In
contrast
Cu(II)‐BTC,
shows
higher
catalytic
activity
better
ethylene
(≈2.2‐fold)
electroreduction,
which
further
enhanced
by
increasing
content
groups,
resulting
Faraday
efficiency
up
57%
durability
catalyst
could
last
38
h
without
performance
decline.
It
indicates
that
synergistic
effect
between
Cu(I)‐O
coordinated
considerably
enhances
dimerization
*CO
intermediates
hinders
hydrogenation
these
competitive
pathways.
This
work
unravels
strong
dependence
on
Cu
state
provides
platform
designing
highly
selective
catalysts.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Due
to
the
increasing
global
energy
demands,
scarce
fossil
fuel
supplies,
and
environmental
issues,
pursued
goals
of
technologies
are
being
sustainable,
more
efficient,
accessible,
produce
near
zero
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Electrochemical
water
splitting
is
considered
as
a
highly
viable
eco‐friendly
technology.
Further,
electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
reduction
reaction
RR)
cleaner
strategy
for
CO
utilization
conversion
stable
(fuels).
One
critical
issues
in
these
development
efficient
economical
electrocatalyst.
Among
various
materials,
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
becoming
increasingly
popular
because
their
structural
tunability,
such
pre‐
post‐
synthetic
modifications,
flexibility
ligand
design
its
functional
groups,
incorporation
different
metal
nodes,
that
allows
suitable
MOFs
with
desired
quality
required
each
process.
In
this
review,
MOF
was
discussed
specific
process
together
methods
effects
on
properties.
The
electrocatalysts
were
highlighted
performances
from
aspects
hydrogen
evolution
(HER),
oxygen
(OER),
RR.
Finally,
challenges
opportunities
field
discussed.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(8), P. 2121 - 2130
Published: July 11, 2023
Electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
has
offered
a
sustainable
approach
in
converting
an
anthropogenic
CO2
source
to
chemicals
and
fuels
promote
neutral.
However,
it
remains
challenging
prepare
high-performance
catalysts
for
efficient
selective
electroreduction,
especially
toward
the
high-vaule
multicarbon
products.
Here
we
report
facile
synthesis
of
four
kinds
nearly
monodispersed
CuTrz
(HTrz
=
1H,1,2,4-triazole)
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
nanostructures
with
different
sizes
by
controlling
kinetics.
Significantly,
small
demonstrate
much
superior
CO2RR
performance
over
large
counterparts
production
neutral
electrolytes,
optimized
Faradaic
efficiency
55.4%
81.8%
ethylene
products,
respectively.
Detailed
structural
characterizations
reveal
that
are
polycrystalline
rich
grain
boundaries,
while
ones
single
crystalline.
This
work
highlights
importance
simultaneous
defect
size
control
MOFs
boosting
their
production.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(22)
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
The
development
of
efficient
electrocatalysts
with
non-copper
metal
sites
for
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reactions
(eCO2
RR)
to
hydrocarbons
and
oxygenates
is
highly
desirable,
but
still
a
great
challenge.
Herein,
stable
metal-organic
framework
(DMA)4
[Sn2
(THO)2
]
(Sn-THO,
THO6-
=
triphenylene-2,3,6,7,10,11-hexakis(olate),
DMA
dimethylammonium)
isolated
distorted
octahedral
SnO62-
active
reported
as
an
electrocatalyst
eCO2
RR,
showing
exceptional
performance
RR
the
CH4
product
rather
than
common
products
formate
CO
Sn-based
catalysts.
partial
current
density
reaches
high
value
34.5
mA
cm-2
,
surpassing
most
copper-based
all
non-Cu
metal-based
Our
experimental
theoretical
results
revealed
that
site
favors
formation
key
*OCOH
species
produce
can
greatly
inhibit
*OCHO
*COOH
*HCOOH
*CO,
respectively.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 181 - 206
Published: Aug. 4, 2024
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
emerged
as
promising
materials
in
the
realm
of
electrocatalysis
due
to
their
high
surface
area,
tunable
porosity,
and
versatile
chemical
functionality.
However,
practical
application
has
been
hampered
by
inherent
limitations
such
low
electrical
conductivity
a
limited
number
active
metal
sites.
Researchers
addressed
these
challenges
through
various
strategies,
including
enhancing
incorporating
conductive
nanoparticles,
modifying
structure
composition
MOFs
replacing
nodes
functionalizing
linkers,
preparing
catalysts
thermal
processes
decarburization
conversion
into
oxides,
phosphides
(MPs),
sulfides
(MSs).
This
review
provided
comprehensive
summary
strategies
that
were
employed
enhance
electroactivity
for
improved
electrocatalytic
performance
recent
years.
It
also
explored
future
directions
potential
innovations
design
synthesis
MOF‐based
electrocatalysts,
offering
valuable
insights
advancing
sustainable
energy
technologies.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(24), P. 9173 - 9182
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Directional
in
situ
reconfiguration
of
Ag
incorporating
HKUST-1
frameworks
was
introduced
to
restructure
multi-phase
Ag/Cu/Cu
2
O
electrocatalysts
for
the
selective
electro-reduction
CO
C
H
4
.