Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
The
low-potential
aldehyde
oxidation
reaction
can
occur
at
low
potential
(~0
VRHE)
and
release
H2
the
anode,
enabling
hydrogen
production
with
less
than
one-tenth
of
energy
consumption
required
for
water
splitting.
Nevertheless,
activity
stability
Cu
catalysts
remain
inadequate
due
to
oxidative
deactivation
Cu-based
materials.
Herein,
we
elucidate
reactivation
cycle
electrocatalyst
develop
a
self-reactivating
PdCu
catalyst
that
exhibits
significantly
enhanced
stability.
Initially,
in-situ
Raman
spectroscopy
confirm
involved
in
electrochemical
non-electrochemical
reduction.
Subsequently,
X-ray
absorption
fine
structure
reveal
Pd
component
accelerates
rate
reduction,
thereby
enhancing
electrocatalyst.
Finally,
bipolar
device
is
assembled
utilizing
electrocatalyst,
which
deliver
current
400
mA
cm−2
0.42
V
operate
continuously
120
h.
This
work
offers
guidance
enhance
system.
A
dual-side
system
more
efficient
splitting
but
suffers
from
issues.
Here,
authors
report
operates
stably
h,
offering
an
alternative
solution
energy-efficient
production.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(7), P. 3694 - 3812
Published: March 22, 2024
Electrocatalytic
water
splitting
driven
by
renewable
electricity
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
approach
for
green
hydrogen
production.
Different
from
conventional
strategies
in
developing
electrocatalysts
the
two
half-reactions
of
(e.g.,
and
oxygen
evolution
reactions,
HER
OER)
separately,
there
growing
interest
designing
bifunctional
electrocatalysts,
which
are
able
to
catalyze
both
OER.
In
addition,
considering
high
overpotentials
required
OER
while
limited
value
produced
oxygen,
is
another
rapidly
exploring
alternative
oxidation
reactions
replace
hybrid
toward
energy-efficient
generation.
This
Review
begins
with
an
introduction
on
fundamental
aspects
splitting,
followed
thorough
discussion
various
physicochemical
characterization
techniques
that
frequently
employed
probing
active
sites,
emphasis
reconstruction
during
redox
electrolysis.
The
design,
synthesis,
performance
diverse
based
noble
metals,
nonprecious
metal-free
nanocarbons,
overall
acidic
alkaline
electrolytes,
thoroughly
summarized
compared.
Next,
their
application
also
presented,
wherein
anodic
include
sacrificing
agents
oxidation,
pollutants
oxidative
degradation,
organics
upgrading.
Finally,
concise
statement
current
challenges
future
opportunities
presented
hope
guiding
endeavors
quest
sustainable
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(42)
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
The
limited
availability
of
freshwater
in
renewable
energy-rich
areas
has
led
to
the
exploration
seawater
electrolysis
for
green
hydrogen
production.
However,
complex
composition
presents
substantial
challenges
such
as
electrode
corrosion
and
electrolyzer
failure,
calling
into
question
technological
economic
feasibility
direct
splitting.
Despite
many
efforts,
a
comprehensive
overview
analysis
electrolysis,
including
electrochemical
fundamentals,
materials,
technologies
recent
breakthroughs,
is
still
lacking.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
examine
advances
electrocatalytic
splitting
critically
evaluate
obstacles
optimizing
water
supply,
devices
stable
production
from
seawater.
We
demonstrate
that
robust
materials
innovative
technologies,
especially
selective
catalysts
high-performance
devices,
are
critical
efficient
electrolysis.
then
outline
discuss
future
directions
could
advance
techno-economic
emerging
field,
providing
roadmap
toward
design
commercialization
can
enable
efficient,
cost-effective,
sustainable
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 5305 - 5314
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
cathodic
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
to
formate
coupled
anodic
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
electrooxidation
2,5-furandicarboxylic
acid
pair
electrolysis
system
was
developed
for
conversion
and
biomass
valorization
with
low
energy
consumption.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(14), P. 7455 - 7488
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Seawater
electrolysis
for
the
production
of
fuels
and
chemicals
involved
in
onshore
offshore
plants
powered
by
renewable
energies
offers
a
promising
avenue
unique
advantages
energy
environmental
sustainability.
Nevertheless,
seawater
presents
long-term
challenges
issues,
such
as
complex
composition,
potential
side
reactions,
deposition
poisoning
microorganisms
metal
ions,
well
corrosion,
thus
hindering
rapid
development
technology.
This
review
focuses
on
value-added
(hydrogen
beyond)
fine
through
electrolysis,
step
towards
sustainable
carbon
neutrality.
The
principle
related
are
first
introduced,
redox
reaction
mechanisms
summarized.
Strategies
operating
anodes
cathodes
including
application
chloride-
impurity-resistant
electrocatalysts/membranes
reviewed.
We
comprehensively
summarize
(hydrogen,
monoxide,
sulfur,
ammonia,
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
Efficient
water
dissociation
to
atomic
hydrogen
(H*)
with
restrained
recombination
of
H*
is
crucial
for
improving
the
utilization
electrochemical
dechlorination,
but
currently
limited
by
lack
feasible
electrodes.
Herein,
we
developed
a
monolithic
single‐atom
electrode
Co
single
atoms
anchored
on
inherent
oxide
layer
titanium
foam
(Co
1
−TiO
x
/Ti),
which
can
efficiently
dissociate
into
and
simultaneously
inhibit
H*,
taking
advantage
reverse
spillover
effect.
Experimental
theoretical
calculations
demonstrated
that
could
be
rapidly
generated
foam,
then
overflowed
adjacent
atom
reductive
dechlorination.
Using
chloramphenicol
as
proof‐of‐concept
verification,
resulting
/Ti
exhibited
an
unprecedented
performance
almost
100
%
dechlorination
at
−1.0
V,
far
superior
traditional
indirect
reduction‐driven
commercial
Pd/C
(52
%)
direct
−N−C
(44
%).
Moreover,
its
rate
constant
1.64
h
−1
was
4.3
8.6
times
more
active
than
those
(0.38
)
(0.19
),
respectively.
Our
research
sheds
light
rational
design
spillover‐related
electrocatalysts
improve
generation,
transfer,
environmental
energy
applications.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 3287 - 3297
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Cyclohexanone
oxime
is
an
important
precursor
for
Nylon-6
and
typically
synthesized
via
the
nucleophilic
addition–elimination
of
hydroxylamine
with
cyclohexanone.
Current
technologies
production
are,
however,
not
environment-friendly
due
to
requirement
harsh
reaction
conditions.
Here,
we
report
electrochemical
method
one-pot
synthesis
cyclohexanone
under
ambient
conditions
aqueous
nitrate
as
nitrogen
source.
A
series
Zn–Cu
alloy
catalysts
are
developed
drive
reduction
nitrate,
where
intermediate
formed
in
electroreduction
process
can
undergo
a
chemical
present
electrolyte
produce
corresponding
oxime.
The
best
performance
achieved
on
Zn93Cu7
electrocatalyst
97%
yield
27%
Faradaic
efficiency
at
100
mA/cm2.
By
analyzing
catalytic
activities/selectivities
different
alloys
conducting
in-depth
mechanistic
studies
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
theoretical
calculations,
demonstrate
that
adsorption
species
plays
central
role
performance.
Overall,
this
work
provides
attractive
strategy
build
C–N
bond
organic
through
reduction,
while
highlighting
importance
controlling
surface
product
selectivity
electrosynthesis.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2454 - 2475
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Recent
advances
in
electroreductive
upgradation
of
biomass
to
high-value
chemicals
and
energy-intensive
biofuels
via
various
transformation
routes
are
showcased.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Constructing
the
efficacious
and
applicable
bi-functional
electrocatalysts
establishing
out
mechanisms
of
organic
electro-oxidation
by
replacing
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
are
critical
to
development
electrochemically-driven
technologies
for
efficient
hydrogen
production
avoid
CO
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Overall
water
splitting
(OWS)
to
produce
hydrogen
has
attracted
large
attention
in
recent
years
due
its
ecological‐friendliness
and
sustainability.
However,
the
efficiency
of
OWS
been
forced
by
sluggish
kinetics
four‐electron
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
The
replacement
OER
alternative
electrooxidation
small
molecules
with
more
thermodynamically
favorable
potentials
may
fundamentally
break
limitation
achieve
production
low
energy
consumption,
which
also
be
accompanied
value‐added
chemicals
than
or
electrochemical
degradation
pollutants.
This
review
critically
assesses
latest
discoveries
coupled
various
OWS,
including
alcohols,
aldehydes,
amides,
urea,
hydrazine,
etc.
Emphasis
is
placed
on
corresponding
electrocatalyst
design
related
mechanisms
(e.g.,
dual
hydrogenation
N–N
bond
breaking
hydrazine
C═N
regulation
urea
inhibit
hazardous
NCO
−
NO
productions,
etc.),
along
emerging
reactions
(electrooxidation
tetrazoles,
furazans,
iodide,
quinolines,
ascorbic
acid,
sterol,
trimethylamine,
etc.).
Some
new
decoupled
electrolysis
self‐powered
systems
are
discussed
detail.
Finally,
potential
challenges
prospects
highlighted
aid
future
research
directions.