Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(11)
Published: Nov. 30, 2021
Design
and
construction
of
low-cost
electrocatalysts
with
high
catalytic
activity
long-term
stability
is
a
challenging
task
in
the
field
catalysis.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOF)
are
promising
candidates
as
precursor
materials
development
highly
efficient
for
energy
conversion
storage
applications.
This
review
starts
summary
basic
concepts
key
evaluation
parameters
involved
electrochemical
water-splitting
reaction.
Then,
different
synthesis
approaches
reported
cobalt-based
Zeolitic
imidazolate
framework
(ZIF-67)
its
derivatives
critically
reviewed.
Additionally,
several
strategies
employed
to
enhance
electrocatalytic
ZIF-67-based
discussed
detail.
The
present
provides
succinct
insight
into
ZIF-67
(oxides,
hydroxides,
sulfides,
selenides,
phosphide,
nitrides,
telluride,
heteroatom/metal-doped
carbon,
noble
metal-supported
derivatives)
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
hydrogen
(HER),
overall
water
splitting
Finally,
this
concludes
associated
challenges
perspectives
on
developing
best
economic,
durable
materials.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(39)
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Abstract
Over
the
years,
significant
advances
have
been
made
to
boost
efficiency
of
water
splitting
by
carefully
designing
economic
electrocatalysts
with
augmented
conductivity,
more
accessible
active
sites,
and
high
intrinsic
activity
in
laboratory
test
conditions.
However,
it
remains
a
challenge
develop
earth‐abundant
catalysts
that
can
satisfy
demands
practical
electrolysis,
is,
outstanding
all‐pH
electrolyte
capacity,
direct
seawater
ability,
exceptional
performance
for
overall
splitting,
superior
large‐current‐density
activity,
robust
long‐term
durability.
In
this
context,
considering
features
increased
species
loading,
rapid
charge,
mass
transfer,
strong
affinity
between
catalytic
components
substrates,
easily‐controlled
wettability,
as
well
as,
enhanced
bifunctional
performance,
self‐supported
are
presently
projected
be
most
suitable
contenders
massive
scale
hydrogen
generation.
review,
comprehensive
introduction
design
fabrication
an
emphasis
on
deposited
nanostructured
catalysts,
selection
various
methods
provided.
Thereafter,
recent
development
promising
applications
is
reviewed
from
aforementioned
aspects.
Finally,
brief
conclusion
delivered
challenges
perspectives
relating
promotion
sustainable
large‐scale
production
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(16)
Published: Feb. 17, 2021
Abstract
Electrochemical
water
splitting
is
a
critical
energy
conversion
process
for
producing
clean
and
sustainable
hydrogen;
this
relies
on
low‐cost,
highly
active,
durable
oxygen
evolution
reaction/hydrogen
reaction
electrocatalysts.
Metal
cations
(including
transition
metal
noble
cations),
particularly
high‐valence
that
show
high
catalytic
activity
can
serve
as
the
main
active
sites
in
electrochemical
processes,
have
received
special
attention
developing
advanced
In
review,
heterogenous
electrocatalyst
design
strategies
based
are
presented,
associated
materials
designed
summarized.
discussion,
emphasis
given
to
combined
with
modulation
of
phase/electronic/defect
structure
performance
improvement.
Specifically,
importance
using
situ
operando
techniques
track
real
metal‐based
during
highlighted.
Remaining
challenges
future
research
directions
also
proposed.
It
expected
comprehensive
discussion
electrocatalysts
containing
be
instructive
further
explore
other
energy‐related
reactions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(11)
Published: Nov. 30, 2021
Design
and
construction
of
low-cost
electrocatalysts
with
high
catalytic
activity
long-term
stability
is
a
challenging
task
in
the
field
catalysis.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOF)
are
promising
candidates
as
precursor
materials
development
highly
efficient
for
energy
conversion
storage
applications.
This
review
starts
summary
basic
concepts
key
evaluation
parameters
involved
electrochemical
water-splitting
reaction.
Then,
different
synthesis
approaches
reported
cobalt-based
Zeolitic
imidazolate
framework
(ZIF-67)
its
derivatives
critically
reviewed.
Additionally,
several
strategies
employed
to
enhance
electrocatalytic
ZIF-67-based
discussed
detail.
The
present
provides
succinct
insight
into
ZIF-67
(oxides,
hydroxides,
sulfides,
selenides,
phosphide,
nitrides,
telluride,
heteroatom/metal-doped
carbon,
noble
metal-supported
derivatives)
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
hydrogen
(HER),
overall
water
splitting
Finally,
this
concludes
associated
challenges
perspectives
on
developing
best
economic,
durable
materials.
