Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(24), P. 5845 - 5845
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Metal
synergy
can
enhance
the
catalytic
performance,
and
a
prefabricated
solid
precursor
guide
ordered
embedding,
of
secondary
metal
source
ions
for
rapid
synthesis
bimetallic
organic
frameworks
(MM'-MOFs)
with
stoichiometric
ratio
1:1.
In
this
paper,
Co-MOF-1D
containing
well-defined
binding
sites
was
synthesized
by
mechanical
ball
milling,
which
used
as
template
induced
introduction
Fe
to
successfully
assemble
Co1Fe1-MOF-74@2
(where
@2
denotes
template-directed
MOF-74).
Its
electrocatalytic
performance
is
superior
that
conventional
one-step-synthesized
Co1Fe1-MOF-74@1
@1
one-step
MOF-74),
two
sources,
Co
Fe,
close
Meanwhile,
iron
valence
states
(FeII
FeIII)
in
were
further
regulated
obtain
materials
Co1Fe1(II)-MOF-74@2
Co1Fe1(III)-MOF-74@2.
The
electrochemical
test
results
confirm
state
has
better
than
Co1Fe1(III)-MOF-74@2
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
process.
This
phenomenon
related
gradual
increase
Co1Fe1(II)-MOF-74@2,
promotes
continuous
improvement
MOF
before
reaching
optimal
steady
makes
OER
reach
optimum
when
FeII/FeIII
mixed-valence
reaches
certain
proportion.
provides
new
idea
directed
optimization
highly
efficient
catalysts.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
pursuit
of
sustainable
energy
solutions
has
driven
extensive
research
into
efficient
and
cost-effective
water-splitting
techniques.
This
study
introduces
a
straightforward
method
employing
nickel
molybdenum
oxide
NiMoO4
(NMO)
nanorods
integrated
with
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-CN)
sheets
as
promising
catalysts
for
water
splitting.
coupling
between
NMO
g-CN
leverages
the
distinctive
properties
both
materials
to
boost
robustness
well
effectiveness
in
catalysis
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
hydrogen
(HER).
We
systematically
optimized
nanostructure
by
adjusting
reduction
annealing
temperature
during
calcination
improve
HER
OER
activities.
NMO@g-CN-600
nanostructured
catalyst
demonstrates
exceptional
electrochemical
activity
acidic
media,
an
overpotential
148
mV
at
10
mA
cm–2
current
density,
which
is
approximately
2.72
times
lower
than
that
bare
2.97
pristine
catalysts.
Under
alkaline
conditions,
exhibited
superior
252
reach
density
cm–2,
outperforming
Additionally,
demonstrated
excellent
long-term
stability
chronoamperometric
testing
over
50
h
basic
environments,
showing
low
Tafel
slopes
97
98
dec–1,
respectively.
Various
analytical
methods
confirmed
successful
synthesis
structural
prepared
outstanding
electrocatalytic
position
it
feasible
choice
platinum-group-based
overall
electrolysis.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 294 - 294
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Electrocatalytic
water
splitting
is
a
critical
approach
for
achieving
carbon
neutrality,
playing
an
essential
role
in
clean
energy
conversion.
However,
the
slow
kinetics
of
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
remains
major
bottleneck
hindering
conversion
efficiency.
Although
noble
metal
catalysts
(e.g.,
IrO2
and
RuO2)
show
excellent
catalytic
activity,
their
high
cost
scarcity
limit
applicability
large-scale
industrial
processes.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
novel
electrocatalyst
based
on
selenized
NiFe-layered
double
hydroxides
(NiFe-LDHs),
synthesized
via
simple
hydrothermal
method.
Its
key
innovation
lies
selenization
process,
during
which
Ni
atoms
lose
electrons
to
form
selenides,
while
selenium
(Se)
gains
electrons.
This
leads
significant
increase
concentration
high-valent
ions,
enhances
electronic
mobility,
improves
structural
stability
catalyst
through
formation
Ni-Se
bonds.
Experimental
results
that
NiFe-LDHs
exhibit
electrocatalytic
performance
1
M
KOH
alkaline
solution.
(OER),
achieved
ultra-low
overpotential
286
mV
at
current
density
10
mA
cm⁻2,
with
Tafel
slope
63.6
dec⁻1.
After
60
h
continuous
testing,
showed
almost
no
degradation,
far
outperforming
conventional
catalysts.
These
highlight
potential
NiFe-LDH@selenized
electrolysis
applications,
providing
effective
solution
efficient
sustainable
production.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Exploring
advanced
electrocatalysts
for
the
paired
electrolysis
of
nitrite
reduction
reaction
(NO
2
RR)
and
glycerol
oxidation
(GOR)
is
significance
co‐production
value‐added
chemicals,
but
remains
a
great
challenge.
Herein,
novel
phosphorus‐modulated
cobalt
nanosheet
with
low‐coordination
metallic
sites
(P
3
‐Co)
developed
as
an
electrocatalyst
efficient
nitrite‐glycerol
co‐electrolysis.
The
membrane
electrode
assembled
NO
RR‖GOR
electrolyzer
realizes
promising
operation
performance
high
Faradaic
efficiencies
yields
NH
(98.2%,
29.3
mg
h
−1
cm
−2
)
formate
(93.4%,
85.7
at
1.5
V,
well
superior
catalytic
stability
over
long‐term
300
100
mA
.
in
situ
characterizations
theoretical
calculations
are
employed
to
reveal
origin
intrinsic
activity
P
‐Co,
suggesting
that
metal
Co
defects
P‐modulation
beneficial
optimizing
electronic
structure
adsorption/activation
barriers
N‐containing
intermediates
accelerated
conversion
kinetics
both
GOR
RR.
This
work
offers
guidance
exploiting
highly‐active
generation
high‐value‐added
products.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Abstract
Developing
highly
active
electrocatalysts
for
the
benzylamine
oxidation
reaction
(BOR)
is
very
imperative
organic
compounds
upgrading.
Meanwhile,
clarifying
underlying
BOR
mechanism
of
remarkable
significance
but
still
confronts
challenges.
Herein,
bimetallic
nickel‐cobalt
hydrogen
phosphate
nanowires
(NiCo‐HPNWs)
are
put
forward
as
a
high‐performance
anodic
catalyst
selective
BOR.
Furthermore,
NiCo‐HPNWs
used
proof‐of‐concept
model
to
understand
synergistic
effects
between
Ni
and
Co
atoms
during
process.
It
found
that
shows
excellent
electrocatalytic
performance,
with
small
onset
potential
0.265
V
versus.
Ag/AgCl
high
faradic
efficiency
(FE)
93.0%
benzonitrile
(BN)
production
at
0.40
Ag/AgCl.
Also,
FEs
BN
can
reach
≈80%
voltages
from
1.50
1.65
by
coupling
evolution
in
two‐electrode
electrolyzer.
Potential‐dependent
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
sheds
light
on
direct
electro‐oxidation
(BA)
over
catalyst.
In
combination
X‐ray
photoelectron
density
functional
theory
calculations,
charge
transfer
behavior
revealed,
which
endows
favorable
distribution
promote
BA
adsorption
desorption
surface,
thereby
leading
expedited
kinetics
enhanced
electrochemical
activity.