Journal of Chemical Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
101(8), P. 3333 - 3343
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Electrochemical
energy
conversion
and
storage
devices
are
pivotal
in
transforming
our
society
advancing
sustainability.
Therefore,
educating
students
electrochemistry,
the
fundamental
backbone
of
these
technologies,
is
essential
for
preparing
a
new
generation
professionals
raising
public
awareness
role
technologies
mitigating
environmental
challenges.
However,
critical
challenge
lies
teaching
electrochemistry
through
captivating
interactive
approaches,
particularly
younger
learners.
Herein,
we
outline
week-long
workshop
designed
to
immerse
high
school
undergraduate
world
electrochemical
storage.
The
was
meticulously
crafted
ensure
comprehensive
exploration
fundamentals,
operational
principles
devices,
real-world
applications,
their
societal
impacts.
Through
mini-lectures,
demonstrations,
class
discussions,
educational
games,
collaborative
projects
based
on
active
learning,
this
aims
improve
students'
understanding
promote
an
appreciation
its
society.
Course
evaluations
indicate
that
approach
cultivates
stimulating
learning
environment.
This
initiative
serves
as
model
future
programs
aiming
equip
with
knowledge
inspiration
needed
contribute
sustainable
future.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(46)
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Abstract
Direct
seawater
zinc‐air
batteries
(S‐ZABs),
with
their
inherent
properties
of
high
energy
density,
intrinsic
safety,
and
low
cost,
present
a
compelling
avenue
for
the
development
storage
technology.
However,
presence
chloride
ions
in
poses
challenges
to
air
electrode,
resulting
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
poor
stability
oxygen
reduction
(ORR).
Herein,
Fe
atomic
clusters
(ACs)
decorated
single‐metal
atoms
(SAs)
catalyst
(Fe
SA
‐Fe
AC
/NC)
is
prepared
using
plasma
treatment
strategy.
The
aberration‐corrected
transmission
electron
microscope
images
confirm
successful
construction
SAs
surrounding
ACs,
which
delivers
robust
ORR
activity
half‐wave
potential
0.886
V
alkaline
electrolyte.
When
utilized
as
cathode
assembled
S‐ZABs,
battery
demonstrates
excellent
discharge
performance,
achieving
peak
power
density
222
mW
cm
−2
,
2.3
times
higher
than
Pt/C
based
S‐ZABs.
Moreover,
functional
theory
calculations
unveil
that
synergy
effect
between
ACs
not
only
reduces
spin‐down
d
‐band
center
SAs,
but
also
efficiently
suppresses
Cl
−1
adsorption
on
due
strong
absorption
ability
thereby
enhancing
both
catalyst.
Optimizing
electrosynthetic
reactions
requires
fine
tuning
of
a
vast
chemical
space,
including
charge
transfer
at
electrocatalyst/electrode
surfaces,
engineering
mass
transport
limitations
and
complex
interactions
reactants
products
with
their
environment.
Hybrid
electrolytes,
in
which
supporting
salt
ions
subtrates
are
dissolved
binary
mixture
organic
solvent
water,
represent
new
piece
to
this
puzzle,
as
they
offer
unique
opportunity
harvest
water
the
oxygen
or
proton
source
electrosynthesis.
In
work,
we
demonstrate
that
modulating
water-organic
drastically
impacts
solvation
properties
hybrid
electrolytes.
Combining
various
spectroscopies
synchrotron
small-angle
X-ray
scattering
(SAXS)
classical
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations,
show
size
composition
aqueous
domains
forming
electrolytes
can
be
controlled.
We
is
more
reactive
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
than
when
strongly
interacting
molecules,
originates
from
change
kinetics
rather
thermodynamic
effect.
examplify
novel
opportunities
arising
knowledge
optimizing
For
proceeding
first
via
activation
impact
potentially
selectivity
reaction.
Instead,
substrates
reacting
prior
have
no
on
kinetics,
while
may
affected.
believe
such
comprehension
transposed
numerous
reactions.
Optimizing
electrosynthetic
reactions
requires
fine
tuning
of
a
vast
chemical
space,
including
charge
transfer
at
electrocatalyst/electrode
surfaces,
engineering
mass
transport
limitations
and
complex
interactions
reactants
products
with
their
environment.
Hybrid
electrolytes,
in
which
supporting
salt
ions
substrates
are
dissolved
binary
mixture
organic
solvent
water,
represent
new
piece
to
this
puzzle,
as
they
offer
unique
opportunity
harvest
water
the
oxygen
or
proton
source
electrosynthesis.
In
work,
we
demonstrate
that
modulating
water-organic
drastically
impacts
solvation
properties
hybrid
electrolytes.
Combining
various
spectroscopies
synchrotron
small-angle
X-ray
scattering
(SAXS)
classical
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations,
show
size
composition
aqueous
domains
forming
electrolytes
can
be
controlled.
We
is
more
reactive
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
than
when
strongly
interacting
molecules,
originates
from
change
kinetics
rather
thermodynamic
effect.
examplify
novel
opportunities
arising
knowledge
optimizing
For
proceeding
first
via
activation
impact
potentially
selectivity
reaction.
Instead,
reacting
prior
have
no
on
kinetics,
while
may
affected.
believe
such
comprehension
transposed
numerous
reactions.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
This
perspective
delves
into
the
electrochemical
microenvironment,
uncovering
entropic
effects
in
CO2
reduction,
revealing
neutral
molecule
electrosorption
under
polarization,
highlighting
challenges
classical
double
layer
model,
and
proposing
research
approaches
for
future
interface
studies.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
C−H
bond
activation
is
the
first
step
in
manufacturing
chemical
products
from
readily
available
light
alkane
feedstock
and
typically
proceeds
via
carbon‐intensive
thermal
processes.
The
ongoing
emphasis
on
decarbonization
electrification
motivates
low‐temperature
electrochemical
alternatives
that
could
lead
to
sustainable
chemicals
production.
Platinum
(Pt)
electrocatalysts
have
shown
activity
towards
reacting
alkanes;
however,
little
known
about
propane
electrocatalytic
conditions
suitable
for
enabling
selective
oxidation
valuable
products.
Herein,
we
utilize
a
combination
of
mass
spectrometry
(ECMS)
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
elucidate
potential
dependence
Pt
electrocatalysts.
Results
show
strong
adsorption
applied
room‐temperature
aqueous
acidic
electrolyte,
with
maximum
coverage
propane‐derived
adsorbates
at
0.30
V
vs
RHE.
Using
charge
deconvolution
deuterated
experiments,
mechanism
was
elucidated,
C
3
H
2
*
determined
as
average
dehydrogenated
adsorbate
species.
DFT
further
corroborate
these
results,
showing
formation
deeply
species
energetically
accessible
room
temperature.
combined
theoretical
experimental
findings
yield
insights
paraffinic
bonds
temperature,
conditions—a
critical
decarbonized
manufacturing.
Journal of Chemical Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
101(8), P. 3333 - 3343
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Electrochemical
energy
conversion
and
storage
devices
are
pivotal
in
transforming
our
society
advancing
sustainability.
Therefore,
educating
students
electrochemistry,
the
fundamental
backbone
of
these
technologies,
is
essential
for
preparing
a
new
generation
professionals
raising
public
awareness
role
technologies
mitigating
environmental
challenges.
However,
critical
challenge
lies
teaching
electrochemistry
through
captivating
interactive
approaches,
particularly
younger
learners.
Herein,
we
outline
week-long
workshop
designed
to
immerse
high
school
undergraduate
world
electrochemical
storage.
The
was
meticulously
crafted
ensure
comprehensive
exploration
fundamentals,
operational
principles
devices,
real-world
applications,
their
societal
impacts.
Through
mini-lectures,
demonstrations,
class
discussions,
educational
games,
collaborative
projects
based
on
active
learning,
this
aims
improve
students'
understanding
promote
an
appreciation
its
society.
Course
evaluations
indicate
that
approach
cultivates
stimulating
learning
environment.
This
initiative
serves
as
model
future
programs
aiming
equip
with
knowledge
inspiration
needed
contribute
sustainable
future.
