Catalysis Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 6102 - 6125
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
this
paper,
the
common
reaction
mechanism
of
OER
is
reviewed
systematically,
crystal
structure
and
preparation
methods
CoFe
2
O
4
are
introduced.
Strategies
to
improve
catalytic
performance
were
summarized,
optimal
modification
strategy
suitable
for
was
found.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(46)
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Abstract
Buckminsterfullerene
(C
60
)
and
derivatives
are
significant
in
the
synthesis
of
efficient
electrocatalysts
photocatalysts.
This
is
because
electron
acceptor
properties
distinctive
heterostructure(s)
physicochemical
characteristics.
High‐performance
photocatalysts
important
therefore
conversions
for
clean
energy.
Here
a
critical
assessment
advances
use
C
as
heterostructures
“electron
buffers”
catalysts
reported.
Methodologies
preparing
composite
assessed
categorized
microscopic
mechanisms
boosting
catalytic
performance
through
materials
including,
semiconductors,
carbon‐based
metal‐free
materials,
metal
nanoclusters,
single
atoms,
metal–organic
skeletons
established.
Important
characterizations
used
with
derivative
composites
contrasted
practical
challenges
to
development
determined.
A
prospective
on
future
directions
likely
outcomes
high
efficiency
provided.
It
concluded
that
advantageous
advanced
structural
integrity
boosted
transport.
The
findings
expected
be
interest
benefit
researchers
manufacturers
formation
buffer
areas
significantly
performance.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 17540 - 17552
Published: March 29, 2024
The
nitrogen
reduction
reaction
(NRR)
for
ammonia
synthesis
is
hindered
by
weak
N2
adsorption/activation
abilities
and
the
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
In
this
study,
αBi2O3
(monoclinic)
βBi2O3
(tetragonal)
were
first
synthesized
calcination
at
different
temperatures.
Experiments
calculations
revealed
effects
of
Bi2O3
with
crystal
phases
on
HER.
Then,
αBi2O3-x
βBi2O3-x
series
catalysts
surface
oxygen
vacancies
(OVs)
Bi0
active
sites
through
partial
in
situ
method.
results
demonstrate
following:
(I)
Tetragonal
can
better
adsorb
cleave
N≡N
bond,
thereby
obtaining
a
lower
NRR
rate-limiting
energy
barrier
(*N≡N
→
*N≡N–H,
0.51
eV).
Meanwhile,
effectively
suppress
HER
limiting
proton
adsorption
(H+
+
e–
*H,
0.54
Therefore,
exhibit
higher
NH3
yield
FE
than
αBi2O3-x.
FTIR
further
confirms
that
could
adsorb/activate
N2,
distal
mechanism
occurs
surface.
(II)
introduction
NaBH4
promotes
conversion
part
Bi3+
into
releases
OVs.
additional
(OVs
Bi0)
enhance
overall
catalyst's
capacity
increasing
FE.
semimetal
limit
electron
accessibility,
inhibiting
combination
charges
adsorbed
protons,
reducing
improving
NRR.
improved
catalysts.
After
optimization,
βBi2O3-0.6
catalyst
has
best
performance
(NH3
yield:
51.36
μg
h–1
mg–1cat.;
FE:
38.67%),
which
superior
to
majority
bismuth-based
This
work
not
only
studies
but
also
regulates
components
surface,
realizing
efficient
reaction,
provide
valuable
insights
rational
design
Bi-based
electrocatalysts.
Catalysis Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 6102 - 6125
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
this
paper,
the
common
reaction
mechanism
of
OER
is
reviewed
systematically,
crystal
structure
and
preparation
methods
CoFe
2
O
4
are
introduced.
Strategies
to
improve
catalytic
performance
were
summarized,
optimal
modification
strategy
suitable
for
was
found.