Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(34), P. 15813 - 15820
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
The
urea
oxidation
reaction
(UOR)
is
an
alternative
anodic
for
hydrogen
generation
via
water
splitting.
significance
of
UOR
lies
in
both
H2
production
and
the
decontamination
urea-containing
wastewater.
Commercial
electrocatalysts
this
field
are
generally
based
on
noble
metals
show
several
limitations.
Bimetal–organic
frameworks
(BMOFs)
can
be
excellent
candidates
replacement
noble-metal-based
catalysts
beacuse
their
promising
features,
such
as
a
tunable
structure,
high
surface
area,
abundant
sites
electrocatalysis.
In
study,
series
nickel–cobalt
BMOFs
(Nix-Coy-BMOFs:
x
y
refer
to
molar
fraction
Ni
Co)
were
synthesized
applied
UOR.
particular,
Ni0.15Co0.85-MOF
material
with
structure
similar
that
its
parent
Co-MOF,
revealed
exceptional
electrocatalytic
performance,
evidenced
by
low
values
overpotential
(1.33
V
vs
RHE
at
10
mA
cm–2),
TOF
(0.47
s–1),
Tafel
slope
(125
mV
dec–1).
At
40
cm–2
current
density,
also
showed
stability
during
72
h
tests.
This
performance
NiCo-BMOF
assigned
synergistic
effect
between
Co
Ni,
active
sites,
porosity,
all
which
result
increased
rate
due
acceleration
charge
mass
transfers.
Thus,
present
work
introduces
efficient
noble-metal-free
energy
from
urea-based
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
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
The
electrocatalytic
water
splitting
technology
can
generate
high-purity
hydrogen
without
emitting
carbon
dioxide,
which
is
in
favor
of
relieving
environmental
pollution
and
energy
crisis
achieving
neutrality.
Electrocatalysts
effectively
reduce
the
reaction
barrier
increase
efficiency.
Facet
engineering
considered
as
a
promising
strategy
controlling
ratio
desired
crystal
planes
on
surface.
Owing
to
anisotropy,
with
different
orientations
usually
feature
facet-dependent
physical
chemical
properties,
leading
differences
adsorption
energies
oxygen
or
intermediates,
thus
exhibit
varied
activity
toward
evolution
(HER)
(OER).
In
this
review,
brief
introduction
basic
concepts,
fundamental
understanding
mechanisms
well
key
evaluating
parameters
for
both
HER
OER
are
provided.
formation
facets
comprehensively
overviewed
aiming
give
scientific
theory
guides
realize
dominant
planes.
Subsequently,
three
strategies
selective
capping
agent,
etching
coordination
modulation
tune
summarized.
Then,
we
present
an
overview
significant
contributions
facet-engineered
catalysts
HER,
OER,
overall
splitting.
particular,
highlight
that
density
functional
calculations
play
indispensable
role
unveiling
structure–activity
correlation
between
plane
catalytic
activity.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
provided
future
prospects
designing
advanced
electrocatalysts
discussed.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 2462 - 2471
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
The
synergistic
regulation
of
the
electronic
structures
transition-metal
oxide-based
catalysts
via
oxygen
vacancy
defects
and
single-atom
doping
is
efficient
to
boost
their
evolution
reaction
(OER)
performance,
which
remains
challenging
due
complex
synthetic
procedures.
Herein,
a
facile
defect-induced
in
situ
deposition
strategy
developed
anchor
atomically
dispersed
Ru
onto
vacancy-rich
cobalt
oxides
(Ru/Co3O4–x)
based
on
spontaneous
redox
between
Ru3+
ions
nonstoichiometric
Co3O4–x.
Accordingly,
as-prepared
Ru/Co3O4–x
electrocatalyst
with
coexistence
vacancies
atoms
exhibits
excellent
performances
toward
OER
low
overpotential
280
mV
at
10
mA
cm–2,
small
Tafel
slope
value
86.9
dec–1,
good
long-term
stability
alkaline
media.
Furthermore,
density
functional
theory
calculations
uncover
that
could
synergistically
tailor
electron
decentralization
d-band
center
Co
atoms,
further
optimizing
adsorption
oxygen-based
intermediates
(*OH,
*O,
*OOH)
reducing
barriers
OER.
This
work
proposes
an
available
for
constructing
electrocatalysts
abundant
noble
metal
presents
deep
understanding
engineering
transition-metal-based
evolution.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(15)
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
a
relatively
new
family
of
materials
that
attract
lots
attention
thanks
to
their
unique
features
such
as
hierarchical
porosity,
active
metal
centers,
versatility
linkers/metal
nodes,
and
large
surface
area.
Among
the
extended
list
MOFs,
Zr‐based‐MOFs
demonstrate
comparably
superior
chemical
thermal
stabilities,
making
them
ideal
candidates
for
energy
environmental
applications.
As
Zr‐MOF,
NU‐1000
is
first
synthesized
at
Northwestern
University.
A
comprehensive
review
various
approaches
synthesis
MOFs
obtaining
properties
(e.g.,
diverse
morphologies,
area,
particular
pore
size
distribution)
applications
in
catalysis
(electro‐,
photo‐catalysis),
CO
2
reduction,
batteries,
hydrogen
storage,
gas
storage/separation,
other
fields
are
presented.
The
further
outlines
current
challenges
development
derivatives
practical
applications,
revealing
areas
future
investigation.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(51), P. 20913 - 20922
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
Oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
represents
a
highly
important
electrochemical
transformation
in
energy
storage
and
conversion
technologies.
Considering
the
low
rate
of
this
four-electron
half-reaction,
there
is
demand
for
efficient,
stable,
noble-metal-free
electrocatalysts
to
improve
kinetic
economical
parameters.
In
work,
new
pillared-MOF@NiV-LDH
nanocomposite
based
on
CoII
metal-organic
framework
(pillared-MOF)
heterometallic
Ni/V-layered
double
hydroxide
(NiV-LDH)
was
assembled
via
simple
protocol,
characterized,
explored
as
an
electrocatalyst
OER.
A
remarkable
electrocatalytic
efficiency
1
M
KOH
evidenced
by
overpotential
(238
mV
at
10
mA
cm-2
current
density)
small
value
Tafel
slope
(62
dec-1).
These
parameters
are
very
close
those
reference
IrO2
superior
majority
LDH-
MOF-based
systems
previously
applied
Excellent
stability
confirmed
chronopotentiometry
tests
70
h
linear-sweep
voltammetry
after
7000
cycles.
Features
such
rich
electroactive
sites,
porous
structure,
high
surface
area,
synergic
effect
between
pillared-MOF
NiV-LDH
likely
responsible
Despite
prior
reports
application
OER,
present
study
describes
first
example
where
type
LDH
blended
with
MOF
generate
material.
The
interface
two
components
composite
can
electronic
structure
and,
turn,
behavior.
introduction
paves
way
toward
synthesis
other
multicomponent
materials
potential
applications
different
fields.