Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(25)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Strengthening
OH
adsorption
on
electrocatalyst
is
crucial
to
promote
the
rate‐determining
water
dissociation
step
of
alkaline
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
whereas
too‐intensified
will
poison
active
sites
instead.
This
dilemma
remains
one
major
challenges
for
improving
electrocatalysts’
HER
activities.
Herein,
a
surprising
finding
that
strongly
adsorbed
an
ultrafine
quinary
PtCoCuNiZn
nanoalloy
can
be
facilely
desorbed
via
unique
gradient
desorption
pattern
reported,
which
tremendously
boosts
its
activity.
Theoretical
simulations
unravel
possesses
versatile
metal
adsorbing
and
gradiently
transferred
desorb
from
with
moderate
energy
barriers
each
transfer
desorption.
In
meanwhile,
mode
also
experimentally
evidenced
by
in
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
cyclic
voltammetry
measurements.
offers
fresh
opportunity
expedite
without
compromising
strength
electrocatalysts,
thus
maximally
promotes
their
properties
unlocks
full
potential
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Although
great
efforts
on
the
delicate
construction
of
a
built-in
electric
field
(BIEF)
to
modify
electronic
properties
active
sites
have
been
conducted,
substantial
impact
BIEF
coupled
with
electrode
potential
electrochemical
reactions
has
not
clearly
investigated.
Herein,
we
designed
an
alkaline
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
catalyst
composed
heterogeneous
Ru-CoP
urchin
arrays
carbon
cloth
(Ru-CoP/CC)
strong
guidance
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
Impressively,
despite
its
unsatisfactory
activity
at
10
mA
cm
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(7)
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Abstract
Modulating
the
microenvironment
of
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
is
critical
to
optimizing
catalytic
activity.
Herein,
we
innovatively
propose
a
strategy
improve
local
reaction
environment
Ru
single
atoms
by
precisely
switching
crystallinity
support
from
high
crystalline
and
low
crystalline,
which
significantly
improves
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
The
catalyst
anchored
on
low‐crystalline
nickel
hydroxide
(Ru−LC−Ni(OH)
2
)
reconstructs
distribution
balance
interfacial
ions
due
activation
effect
metal
dangling
bonds
support.
Single‐site
with
oxidation
state
induces
aggregation
hydronium
(H
3
O
+
),
leading
formation
acidic
in
alkaline
media,
breaking
pH‐dependent
HER
As
comparison,
high‐crystalline
(Ru−HC−Ni(OH)
exhibits
sluggish
Volmer
step
conventional
environment.
expected,
Ru−LC−Ni(OH)
requires
overpotentials
9
136
mV
at
10
1000
mA
cm
−2
conditions
operates
stably
500
for
h
an
seawater
anion
exchange
membrane
(AEM)
electrolyzer.
This
study
provides
new
perspective
constructing
highly
active
electrocatalysts.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(8)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Consuming
one
of
the
largest
amount
electricity,
chlor-alkali
industry
supplies
basic
chemicals
for
society,
which
mainly
consists
two
reactions,
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
and
chlorine
reaction
(CER).
Till
now,
state-of-the-art
catalyst
applied
in
this
field
is
still
dimensional
stable
anode
(DSA),
consumes
a
large
noble
metal
Ru
Ir.
It
thus
necessary
to
develop
new
types
catalysts.
In
study,
an
organocatalyst
anchored
on
single-atom
support
(SAS)
put
forward.
exhibits
high
catalytic
efficiency
towards
both
HER
CER
with
overpotential
21
mV
20
at
10
mA
cm
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
global
crisis
of
bacterial
infections
is
exacerbated
by
the
escalating
threat
microbial
antibiotic
resistance.
Nanozymes
promise
to
provide
ingenious
solutions.
Here,
we
reported
a
homogeneous
catalytic
structure
Pt
nanoclusters
with
finely
tuned
metal–organic
framework
(ZIF‐8)
channel
structures
for
treatment
infected
wounds.
Catalytic
site
normalization
showed
that
active
aggregates
fine‐tuned
pore
modifications
had
capacity
14.903×10
5
min
−1
,
which
was
18.7
times
higher
than
particles
in
monodisperse
state
ZIF‐8
(0.793×10
).
In
situ
tests
revealed
change
from
homocleavage
heterocleavage
hydrogen
peroxide
at
interface
nanozyme
one
key
reasons
improvement
activity.
Density‐functional
theory
and
kinetic
simulations
reaction
jointly
determine
role
center
substrate
together.
Metabolomics
analysis
developed
nanozyme,
working
conjunction
reactive
oxygen
species,
could
effectively
block
energy
metabolic
pathways
within
bacteria,
leading
spontaneous
apoptosis
rupture.
This
pioneering
study
elucidates
new
ideas
regulation
artificial
enzyme
activity
provides
perspectives
development
efficient
substitutes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(20)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
demonstrate
neighboring
Pt
atoms
can
enhance
the
metal
activity
of
NiCoP
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
However,
it
remains
a
great
challenge
to
link
and
NiCoP.
Herein,
we
introduced
curvature
bowl-like
structure
construct
Pt/NiCoP
interface
by
adding
minimal
1
‰-molar-ratio
Pt.
The
as-prepared
sample
only
requires
an
overpotential
26.5
181.6
mV
accordingly
achieve
current
density
10
500
mA
cm
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: July 9, 2024
Combining
single
atoms
with
clusters
or
nanoparticles
is
an
emerging
tactic
to
design
efficient
electrocatalysts.
Both
synergy
effect
and
high
atomic
utilization
of
active
sites
in
the
composite
catalysts
result
enhanced
electrocatalytic
performance,
simultaneously
provide
a
radical
analysis
interrelationship
between
structure
activity.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
single-atomic
site
coupled
are
emphasized.
Firstly,
synthetic
strategies,
characterization,
dynamics
types
clusters/nanoparticles
introduced,
then
key
factors
controlling
discussed.
Next,
several
clean
energy
catalytic
reactions
performed
over
synergistic
illustrated.
Eventually,
encountering
challenges
recommendations
for
future
advancement
energy-transformation
electrocatalysis
outlined.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(27)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
and
(S
2−
)
recycling
present
promising
strategies
for
cost‐effective
production
simultaneous
removal
of
environmental
pollutants.
However,
the
advancement
this
technology
is
hindered
by
limited
availability
affordable,
efficient,
stable
catalysts.
Herein,
study
synthesizes
ultrafine
ruthenium
(Ru)
nanoclusters
on
a
substrate
iron
molybdenum
sulfide
(FeMo‐S)
nanosheets,
creating
new
heterointerface
catalyst
(FeMo‐S/Ru)
reaction
(HER)
sulfion
oxidation
(SOR).
Experimental
theoretical
calculations
suggest
that
strong
electron
interactions
between
Ru
FeMo‐S
substrate,
optimizing
*H
adsorption
promoting
HER
activity
one
side
while
facilitating
sulfur
intermediates
other
side,
effectively
catalyzing
SOR.
Additionally,
assembled
electrocatalytic
coupling
system
with
FeMo‐S/Ru
displays
an
ultralow
cell
voltage
0.57
V
at
100
mA
cm
−2
,
achieving
high
Faradaic
efficiencies
(>96%)
H
2
production,
also
exhibiting
remarkable
durability
over
1
month
(838
h).
This
work
paves
way
development
highly
efficient
durable
supported
catalysts,
enabling
energy‐saving
environmentally
friendly
recycling.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Platinum
(Pt)‐based
compounds
are
the
benchmarked
catalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
but
exhibit
slow
kinetics
in
alkaline
environments.
The
*
OH
accumulation
on
Pt
surface
can
block
active
sites,
affecting
proton
reduction
and
water
re‐adsorption.
Alloying
Ruthenium
(Ru)
with
sites
significantly
modulate
adsorption
desorption
of
dissociation
intermediates.
Choosing
suitable
supports
utilizing
metal‐support
interaction
(MSI)
is
crucial
site
optimization.
PtRu
alloy
anchored
tungsten
oxide
(WO
3
)
rich
oxygen
vacancies
(O
V
prepared
through
an
ultrafast
microwave‐assisted
approach.
Benefiting
from
coupling
effects
between
alloying
MSI,
PtRu/WO
‐O
exhibits
exceptionally
high
HER
activity.
In
1
m
KOH,
KOH
+
seawater,
0.5
H
2
SO
4
,
it
requires
ultralow
overpotentials
9,
26,
6
mV
to
achieve
10
mA
cm
−2
respectively.
designed
catalyst
surpasses
commercial
Pt/C
mass
activity
demonstrates
considerable
potential
intermittent
energy
integration.
Density
functional
theory
reveals
that
Ru
reduces
barrier
dissociating
OH,
modulating
blockage
then
promoting
overall
process.
This
study
offers
insights
into
rapid
synthesis
non‐carbon
supported
modulation
generation.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(18)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
In
light
of
the
profound
shift
toward
renewable
fuels,
dual‐atom
catalysts
(DACs)
are
impressively
prospected
as
auspicious
for
electrocatalysis
revitalization,
accomplishing
environmental
remediation
and
sustainable
global
energy
security.
Leveraging
appealing
attributes
such
inspiring
synergistic
effect,
additional
adjacent
adsorption
sites,
ultrahigh
atom
utilization,
DACs
endowed
with
unprecedented
stability,
activity,
selectivity
in
multifarious
energy‐related
applications.
By
virtue
addressing
time
technological
prominence
to
review
this
ground‐breaking
atomic
electrocatalyst,
first
encompasses
a
correlation
elucidation
between
substrate,
dual‐atoms,
facile
synthetic
approaches
intriguing
modification
strategies.
Furthermore,
state‐of‐the‐art
characterization
techniques
specially
employed
spotlighted,
alongside
rigorously
unveiling
novel
mechanistic
insights’
milestone
gained
from
both
theoretical
modeling
experimental
research
multitudes
environmentally
benign
electrocatalytic
applications,
including
O
2
reduction,
CO
H
evolution,
N
other
fundamental
reactions.
As
final
note,
presents
brief
conclusion
highlighting
current
challenges
outlining
prospects
frontier.
Importantly,
deciphers
structure‐performance
while
excavating
advancement
DACs,
thus
is
anticipated
shed
catalysis
community
on
bolstering
an
intense
evolution
triggering
sapient
inspiration
more
robust
next‐generation
catalysts.
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 100214 - 100214
Published: June 13, 2024
Water
electrolysis
via
alkaline
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
a
promising
approach
for
large-scale
production
of
high-purity
at
low
cost,
utilizing
renewable
and
clean
energy.
However,
the
sluggish
kinetics
derived
from
high
energy
barrier
water
dissociation
impedes
seriously
its
practical
application.
Herein,
series
hybrid
Pt
nanoclusters/Ru
nanowires
(Pt/Ru
NWs)
catalysts
are
demonstrated
to
accelerate
HER.
And
optimized
Pt/Ru
NWs
(10
%
wt
Pt)
exhibits
exceptional
performance
with
an
ultralow
overpotential
(24
mV
10
mA
cm−2),
small
Tafel
slope
(26.3
dec−1),
long-term
stability,
outperforming
benchmark
commercial
Pt/C-JM-20
catalyst.
This
amazing
also
occurred
in
anion-exchange
membrane
devices,
where
it
delivered
cell
voltage
about
1.9
V
1
A
cm−2
outstanding
stability
(more
than
100
h).
The
calculations
have
revealed
such
superior
exhibited
by
stems
formed
heterointerfaces,
which
significantly
reduce
decisive
rate
step
cooperative-action
between
cluster
Ru
substance.
work
provides
valuable
perspectives
designing
advanced
materials
toward
HER
beyond.