ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(11), P. 5899 - 5911
Published: May 18, 2023
High-entropy
oxide
(HEO)
has
recently
emerged
as
a
potential
candidate
material
for
electrochemical
water
splitting,
with
excellent
activity
and
catalytic
stability,
an
alternative
to
the
state-of-the-art
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
catalyst.
The
main
characteristics
of
HEO
are
its
unique
structure
ability
tune
physical,
chemical,
mechanical
properties.
On
tuning
these
properties,
it
exhibits
high
thermal
electrical
conductivity,
activity.
In
this
work,
by
utilizing
carbonaceous
plasma
Ar
CO2
major
plasma-forming
gases,
single-phase
(NiFeMnCuZn)3O4
high-entropy
been
produced
at
discharge
power
12
kW
first
time.
as-synthesized
powder
was
annealed
various
temperatures
(300,
350,
400
°C)
characterized
using
microscopic
spectroscopic
tools.
dynamic
light
scattering
study
showed
that
had
spinel
average
particle
size
∼140
nm.
synthesized
materials
were
subjected
electrocatalytic
oxidation
studies.
results
show
350
°C
OER
in
1
M
KOH
electrolyte,
overpotential
308
mV
current
density
50
mA
cm–2
Tafel
slope
54
dec–1.
Further,
Operando-EIS
analysis
different
potentials
evidences
shows
less
resistance
toward
charge-transfer
kinetics
interface.
This
work
provides
insight
into
rapid
synthesis
phase-pure
electrocatalysts
performance
energy-related
applications.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(16)
Published: March 15, 2022
Abstract
Metallic
MoS
2
(i.e.,
1T‐MoS
)
is
considered
as
the
most
promising
precious‐metal‐free
electrocatalyst
with
outstanding
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
performance
in
acidic
media
comparable
to
Pt.
However,
sluggish
kinematics
of
HER
alkaline
and
its
inability
for
oxygen
(OER),
hamper
development
bifunctional
catalysts.
The
instability
further
impedes
applications
scaling
up,
calling
an
urgent
need
simple
synthesis
produce
stable
.
In
this
work,
challenge
first
addressed
using
a
direct
one‐step
hydrothermal
method
by
adopting
ascorbic
acid.
flower‐like
morphology
obtained,
transition
metals
(Ni,
Co,
Fe)
are
simultaneously
doped
into
Ni‐1T‐MoS
achieves
enhanced
catalytic
activity
both
OER
media,
where
key
role
Ni
doping
single
atom
proved
be
essential
boosting
HER/OER
activity.
Finally,
||Ni‐1T‐MoS
electrolyzer
fabricated,
reaching
current
density
10
mA
cm
−2
at
applied
cell
voltage
only
1.54
V
overall
water
splitting.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 3618 - 3632
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Oxygen
vacancy
assisted
stabilization
of
Ru@NiV-LDH
was
achieved
via
wet
chemical
methods.
showed
an
excellent
water
splitting
activity.
DFT
analysis
confirmed
the
Ru
NPs
over
LDH
surface
by
3.8
±
0.5
eV
adsorption
energy.
npj Clean Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 25, 2023
Abstract
Degradation
of
organic
contaminants
into
less
toxic
substances
is
the
best
option
to
remove
these
compounds
rather
than
using
conventional
techniques.
The
sulfate
radical-based-advanced
oxidation
process
an
effective
strategy
that
degrades
by
activating
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS).
Such
a
generates
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
),
hydroxyl
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and
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radicals.
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distinguished
its
high
selectivity
activity
toward
degradation
contaminates
compared
other
Various
catalysts
are
employed
in
PMS
activation
including
layered
doubled
hydroxides
(LDHs),
which
characterized
their
facile
synthesis
catalytic
activity.
This
review
article
first
attempt
compile
recent
progress
common
pollutants
aromatic
compounds,
pharmaceutical
residues,
dyes
via
LDH-based
catalysts.
pathways,
reaction
parameters’
influence,
stability
LDHs,
comparisons
between
different
investigated
this
work.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(10), P. 4502 - 4512
Published: March 1, 2022
Vast
attention
from
researchers
is
being
given
to
the
development
of
suitable
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
via
water
electrolysis.
Being
highly
abundant,
use
transition-metal-based
OER
catalysts
has
been
attractive
more
recently.
Among
various
electrocatalysts,
layered
double
hydroxides
(LDHs)
gained
special
owing
their
high
stability
under
conditions.
In
this
work,
we
have
reported
synthesis
trimetallic
NiCoV-LDH
a
simple
wet-chemical
method.
The
synthesized
possesses
aggregated
sheet-like
structures
and
screened
for
studies
in
alkaline
medium.
study
activity,
as-prepared
catalyst
demanded
280
mV
overpotential
was
42
less
than
essential
pristine
NiCo-LDH.
Moreover,
doping
third
metal
into
NiCo-LDH
system
might
lead
an
increase
TOF
values
by
almost
three
times.
Apart
this,
electronic
structural
evaluation
confirms
that
V3+
could
synergistically
favor
electron
transfer
among
ions,
which
turn
increases
activity
prepared
toward
OER.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(2)
Published: Oct. 4, 2022
The
implementation
of
electrochemical
water
splitting
demands
the
development
and
application
electrocatalysts
to
overcome
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
hydrogen/oxygen
evolution
(HER/OER).
Hollow
nanostructures,
particularly
for
hollow
heterostructured
nanomaterials
can
provide
multiple
solutions
accelerate
HER/OER
owing
their
advantageous
merit.
Herein,
recent
advances
nanocatalysts
excellent
performance
are
systematically
summarized.
Starting
by
illustrating
intrinsically
features
heterostructures,
achievements
in
engineering
also
highlighted
with
focus
on
structural
design,
interfacial
engineering,
composition
regulation,
catalytic
evaluation.
Finally,
some
perspective
insights
future
challenges
electrocatalytic
discussed.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(4), P. 2601 - 2629
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Hydrogen
holds
immense
potential
as
a
sustainable
energy
source
result
of
its
eco-friendliness
and
high
density.
Thus,
hydrogen
can
solve
the
environmental
challenges.
However,
it
is
crucial
to
produce
using
approaches
in
cost-efficient
manner.
Currently,
be
produced
by
utilizing
diverse
feedstocks,
such
natural
gas,
methane,
ammonia,
smaller
organic
molecules
(methanol,
ethanol,
glycerol,
formic
acid),
biomass,
water.
These
feedstocks
undergo
conversion
into
through
different
catalytic
processes,
including
steam
reforming,
pyrolysis,
decomposition,
gasification,
electrolysis,
photo-assisted
methods
(photoelectrochemical,
photocatalysis,
biophotolysis).
Researchers
have
extensively
explored
various
catalysts,
metals,
alloys,
oxides,
non-oxides,
carbon-based
materials,
metal–organic
frameworks,
for
these
methods.
The
primary
objectives
been
attain
higher
activity,
selectivity,
stability,
cost
effectiveness
generation.
efficacy
processes
significantly
dependent
upon
performance
emphasizing
need
further
research
development
create
more
efficient
catalysts.
during
production,
gases
like
CO2,
O2,
CO,
N2,
etc.
are
alongside
hydrogen.
Separation
techniques,
pressure
swing
adsorption,
metal
hydride
separation,
membrane
employed
obtain
high-purity
Furthermore,
techno-economic
analysis
indicates
that
production
reforming
gas/methane
currently
viable
commercially
successful.
Photovoltaic
electrolysis
has
commercialized,
but
still
higher.
Meanwhile,
other
phase
hold
future
commercialization.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(17), P. 9383 - 9400
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
covers
recent
advances
in
novel
palladium-based
nanomaterials
for
multifunctional
ORR/OER/HER
electrocatalysis.
Challenges
are
critically
evaluated
and
strategies
to
solve
current
problems
summarized.