The
development
of
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
using
renewable
electricity
for
sustainable
green
energy
industrial
production
is
a
potential
method.
As
result,
numerous
standard
methodologies
investigate
developing
that
naturally
alter
the
electronic
structure
and
minimize
kinetic
barriers.
This
study
developed
promising
method
engineering
interfacial
heterostructure
nanoframes
(Co2P/FeP-FeP4,
hereafter
denoted
as
CFP-8)
deposited
on
nickel
foam
hydrothermal
low-temperature
phosphorization
techniques.
However,
improved
CFP-8
electrocatalyst
was
exposed
to
abundant
active
sites
nanocrystals
remained
intact.
Importantly,
P
incorporation
plays
crucial
role
in
creating
vacancy
defect,
which
contributes
thermodynamic
favoring
electrocatalysis
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
intrinsically
enhances
hydrogen
adsorption-free
reactions
(HERs),
due
interconnected
arrangement
via
synergistic
strain-induced
effect.
Therefore,
enclosed
demonstrate
good
performance
display
low
overpotential
with
high
current
densities
(HER,
η10
=
97
mV,
η20
131
η50
186
mV;
OER,
230
247
280
mV)
minimal
Tafel
value
111
mV/dec
74
HER
OER
under
alkaline
medium,
superior
benchmark
electrocatalysts.
Also,
demonstrated
remarkable
stability
over
50
h,
utilizing
chronoamperometry
(CA)
chronopotentiometry
(CP).
In
addition,
an
integrated
electrolyzer
CFP-8/NF
electrodes
(polymeric
binder-free
electrodes)
delivered
cell
voltage
1.65
V
density
20
mA
cm–2
accelerated
kinetics
stability,
outperforming
Pt/C
(cathode)||RuO2
(anode)
overall
water
splitting
(OWSRs).
coexistence
Co,
Fe,
elements
may
accelerate
electron
mass
movement,
improving
electrocatalytic
performance.
paves
way
further
research
into
low-cost
transition
metal-based
phosphides
applications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(46), P. 32049 - 32058
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
The
advancement
of
acid-stable
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
is
crucial
for
efficient
hydrogen
production
through
proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
water
electrolysis.
Unfortunately,
the
activity
constrained
by
a
linear
scaling
relationship
in
adsorbed
mechanism,
while
lattice-oxygen-mediated
mechanism
undermines
stability.
Here,
we
propose
heterogeneous
dual-site
oxide
pathway
(OPM)
that
avoids
these
limitations
direct
dioxygen
radical
coupling.
A
combination
Lewis
acid
(Cr)
and
Ru
to
form
solid
solution
oxides
(Cr
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
is
a
cornerstone
of
various
electrochemical
energy
conversion
and
storage
systems,
including
water
splitting,
CO
2
/N
reduction,
reversible
fuel
cells,
rechargeable
metal‐air
batteries.
OER
typically
proceeds
through
three
primary
mechanisms:
adsorbate
mechanism
(AEM),
lattice
oxygen
oxidation
(LOM),
oxide
path
(OPM).
Unlike
AEM
LOM,
the
OPM
via
direct
oxygen–oxygen
radical
coupling
that
can
bypass
linear
scaling
relationships
intermediates
in
avoid
catalyst
structural
collapse
thereby
enabling
enhanced
catalytic
activity
stability.
Despite
its
unique
advantage,
electrocatalysts
drive
remain
nascent
are
increasingly
recognized
as
critical.
This
review
discusses
recent
advances
OPM‐based
electrocatalysts.
It
starts
by
analyzing
mechanisms
guide
design
Then,
several
types
novel
materials,
atomic
ensembles,
metal
oxides,
perovskite
molecular
complexes,
highlighted.
Afterward,
operando
characterization
techniques
used
to
monitor
dynamic
active
sites
examined.
The
concludes
discussing
research
directions
advance
toward
practical
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
The
discovery
of
efficient
and
stable
electrocatalysts
for
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
in
acidic
conditions
is
crucial
commercialization
proton-exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzers.
In
this
work,
we
propose
a
Sr(OH)
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
plays
a
critical
role
in
water
splitting,
which
can
directly
determine
the
energy
consumption
of
hydrogen
production.
However,
poor
stability
catalysts
at
large
current
density
inhibits
their
industrial
application.
Therefore,
development
efficient
with
industry‐relevant
activities
still
faces
great
challenges.
Herein,
one‐step
corrosion
strategy
is
reported
for
preparation
multi‐element
low‐crystal
transition
metal
hydroxide
(denoted
as
NiFeCrMnCo‐c).
Density
functional
theory
calculation
indicates
that
doping
improves
conductivity
catalyst
and
reduces
barrier
catalytic
process.
Only
259
303
mV
overpotentials
are
required
to
achieve
anodic
densities
100
1000
mA
cm
−2
respectively,
it
work
50
300
h
without
apparent
attenuation.
Furthermore,
when
self‐assembled
an
anion
exchange
membrane
electrolyzer,
requires
only
1.72
V
splitting
operates
stably
60
°C,
meet
requirements
The
design
OER
simple
preparation,
high
activity,
provides
new
perspective
practical
splitting.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Ruthenium
is
considered
one
of
the
most
promising
alternatives
to
iridium
as
an
anode
electrocatalyst
for
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolysis
(PEMWE).
However,
Ru‐based
electrocatalysts
suffer
from
poor
stability,
primarily
due
structural
collapse
under
harsh
acidic
conditions
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
Here,
a
design
strategy
introduced
that
significantly
enhances
both
stability
and
activity
RuO
2
by
switching
catalytic
mechanism
adsorbate
(AEM)
oxide
pathway
(OPM).
This
achieved
through
lattice
distortion
engineering
using
co‐doping
involving
large‐radius
ions
(Na⁺
Hf
4+
).
The
incorporation
Na
+
into
induces
significant
distortion,
shortening
partial
Ru─Ru
bond
distance
optimizing
electronic
structure.
modification
facilitates
direct
O–O
radical
coupling,
confirmed
in
situ
vibrational
measurements
theoretical
calculations.
It
can
drive
current
density
1
A
cm
−2
PEMWE
device
at
60
°C
with
1.646
V
operates
stably
85
h
0.5
.
present
study
highlights
synergistic
interaction
between
two
adjacent
Ru
sites
promote
coupling
effective
enhancing
OER
performance
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Atomically
dispersed
materials
have
been
a
thriving
research
field
due
to
their
maximum
atomic
utilization
and
remarkable
performance
in
energy
conversion
storage
systems.
Owing
the
large
radius,
strong
oxophilicity,
unique
electronic
properties,
rare‐earth
(RE)
elements
widely
investigated
as
oxide
carriers
promoters
atomically
manipulate
regulate
structure
of
active
species.
Single‐atom
state
with
an
adjustable
coordination
environment
on
N‐doped
carbon
endows
RE
metals
special
states
outstanding
catalytic
performances.
A
thorough
comprehension
modulation
mechanism
paves
way
for
construction
advanced
RE‐based
electrocatalysts
high
activity,
stability,
selectivity.
This
review
provides
widespread
insight
into
roles
modulating
properties
combined
structure–performance
relationship
electrocatalysis
processes.
The
characteristic
physical
chemical
are
highlighted,
synthetic
strategy
is
discussed.
Finally,
summary
perspectives
rational
design
development
highly
efficient
catalysts
proposed.
aims
provide
guideline
promoting
effective
functional
materials.