Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Oxygen
vacant
BiVO
4
was
proposed
for
robust
dihydroxyacetone
production
via
photoelectrochemical
glycerol
oxidation
and
furthermore,
the
fundamental
origin
advance
systematically
elucidated.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Electrocatalytic
glycerol
oxidation
reaction
(GOR)
to
produce
high-value
formic
acid
(FA)
is
hindered
by
high
formation
potential
of
active
species
and
sluggish
C-C
bond
cleavage
kinetics.
Herein,
Ni
single-atom
(NiSA)
Co
(CoSA)
dual
sites
anchored
on
nitrogen-doped
carbon
nanotubes
embedded
with
Ni0.1Co0.9
alloy
(Ni0.1Co0.9@NiSACoSA-NCNTs)
are
constructed
for
electrochemical
GOR.
Remarkably,
it
can
reach
10
mA
cm-2
at
a
low
1.15
V
versus
the
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(vs.
RHE)
realize
formate
selectivity
93.27
%
even
conversion
98.81
1.45
vs.
RHE.
The
GOR
mechanism
pathway
systematically
elucidated
via
experimental
analyses
theoretical
calculations.
It
revealed
that
hydroxyl
(*OH)
be
produced
during
NiSA,
CoSA,
synergistically
optimizes
electronic
structure
CoSA
sites,
reducing
energy
barriers
*OH-mediated
bonds
dehydrogenation
C1
intermediates.
This
decreases
number
intermediates
steps
GOR-to-FA,
thus
increasing
production
efficiency.
After
coupling
evolution
in
membrane
assembly
cell,
14.26
g
23.10
L
H2
100
108
h.
Energy Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 927 - 944
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
With
the
ever-increasing
demand
for
efficient
and
sustainable
energy
solutions,
rechargeable
Fe-ion
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
viable
alternative
to
conventional
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
oxidation
of
glycerol,
an
oversupplied
byproduct
the
biodiesel
industry,
into
high‐valued
chemicals
is
alluring
to
diminishing
current
dependence
on
fossil
energy.
Formic
acid
important
glycerol
product
that
serves
as
a
high‐energy‐density
fuel
and
crucial
precursor
for
fine
chemical
industry
while
developing
electrocatalyst
efficiently
convert
formic
remains
challenge.
Herein,
Cu‐doped
nickel
phosphide
(Cu
x
Ni
2–
P)
electrocatalyst,
achieving
formate
productivity
≈11
mol
m
−2
h
−1
at
1.54
V
versus
RHE
over
broad
concentration
range
(10–100
)
reported,
which
greater
than
threefolds
2
P.
Furthermore,
Cu
P
can
enhance
cleavage
C─C
bond
in
reducing
production
intermediates
thus
attaining
high
selectivity
formate.
In
situ
experiments
integrated
with
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculation
revealed
doping
promote
generation
III
─OOH
species
enrich
substrates
local
environments
surface,
facilitating
reaction
efficiency.
Finally,
study
designed
membrane‐free
flow
electrolyzer
continuous
upgrading
formate,
16.4
mmol
coupled
0.68
L
H
1.75
8
h.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 7459 - 7511
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
on
the
mechanism
of
photoelectrochemical
biomass
conversion
and
highlights
extension
dual-function
cells
for
valorization
paired
with
more
valuable
half-reactions.
Sustainable Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(19), P. 4617 - 4627
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rechargeable
iron-ion
batteries
(RIIBs)
are
considered
one
of
the
alternatives
to
lithium-ion
(LIBs)
owing
their
high
volumetric
energy
density
and
low-cost
fabrication
under
ambient
conditions.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
glycerol
oxidation
reaction
(GOR)
to
produce
high‐value
formic
acid
(FA)
is
hindered
by
high
formation
potential
of
active
species
and
sluggish
C−C
bond
cleavage
kinetics.
Herein,
Ni
single‐atom
(Ni
SA
)
Co
(Co
dual
sites
anchored
on
nitrogen‐doped
carbon
nanotubes
embedded
with
0.1
0.9
alloy
@Ni
‐NCNTs)
are
constructed
for
electrochemical
GOR.
Remarkably,
it
can
reach
10
mA
cm
−2
at
a
low
1.15
V
versus
the
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(vs.
RHE)
realize
formate
selectivity
93.27
%
even
conversion
98.81
1.45
vs.
RHE.
The
GOR
mechanism
pathway
systematically
elucidated
via
experimental
analyses
theoretical
calculations.
It
revealed
that
hydroxyl
(*OH)
be
produced
during
,
synergistically
optimizes
electronic
structure
sites,
reducing
energy
barriers
*OH‐mediated
bonds
dehydrogenation
C
1
intermediates.
This
decreases
number
intermediates
steps
GOR‐to‐FA,
thus
increasing
production
efficiency.
After
coupling
evolution
in
membrane
assembly
cell,
14.26
g
23.10
L
H
2
100
108
h.
Industrial Chemistry and Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Chemical-assisted
water
electrolysis
is
gaining
attraction
as
an
alternative
to
conventional
produce
hydrogen,
but
high
overpotential
a
major
challenge.
This
review
covers
advanced
strategies
reduce
the
operation
voltage.