Active phase discovery in heterogeneous catalysis via topology-guided sampling and machine learning
Shisheng Zheng,
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Ximing Zhang,
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Heng-Su Liu
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et al.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Understanding
active
phases
across
interfaces,
interphases,
and
even
within
the
bulk
under
varying
external
conditions
environmental
species
is
critical
for
advancing
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Describing
these
through
computational
models
faces
challenges
in
generation
calculation
of
a
vast
array
atomic
configurations.
Here,
we
present
framework
automatic
efficient
exploration
phases.
This
approach
utilizes
topology-based
algorithm
leveraging
persistent
homology
to
systematically
sample
configurations
diverse
coordination
environments
material
morphologies.
Simultaneously,
machine
learning
force
fields
enable
rapid
computations.
We
demonstrate
effectiveness
this
two
systems:
hydrogen
absorption
Pd,
where
penetrates
subsurface
layers
bulk,
inducing
"hex"
reconstruction
CO2
electroreduction,
explored
50,000
sampled
configurations;
oxidation
dynamics
Pt
clusters,
oxygen
incorporation
renders
clusters
less
during
reduction
reactions,
investigated
100,000
In
both
cases,
predicted
their
impacts
on
catalytic
mechanisms
closely
align
with
previous
experimental
observations,
indicating
that
proposed
strategy
can
model
complex
systems
discovery
specific
conditions.
Discovering
heterocatalysis
entails
configuration
sampling
optimization.
authors
developed
based
topology
effectively
explore
structures,
applied
electroreduction
Oxygen
Reduction
Reaction
Language: Английский
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction on SnO: Insights into C1 Product Dynamic Distribution and Reaction Mechanisms
Zhongyuan Guo,
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Tianyi Wang,
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Heng Liu
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et al.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 3173 - 3183
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
The
precise
synthesis
of
desirable
products
from
the
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
remains
challenging,
primarily
due
to
unclear
structure–activity
relationships
under
in
situ
conditions.
Recognized
by
their
cost-effectiveness
and
nontoxic
nature,
Sn-based
materials
are
extensively
utilized
CO2RR
produce
valuable
chemicals.
Notably,
our
large-scale
data
mining
experimental
literature
reveals
a
significant
trend:
SnO2-based
electrocatalysts
generate
HCOOH,
while
SnO-based
counterparts
demonstrate
ability
both
HCOOH
CO
comparable
quantities.
Furthermore,
findings
indicate
that
SnO
underexplored
terms
its
surface
speciation
for
compared
materials.
Addressing
these
issues
is
crucial
field
electrocatalysis,
as
understanding
them
will
not
only
clarify
why
uniquely
influences
distribution
C1
but
also
provide
insights
into
how
precisely
control
electrocatalytic
processes
targeted
product
synthesis.
Herein,
we
employed
constant-potential
method
combined
with
coverage
reconstruction
analyses
simulate
energetics
intermediates
elucidate
dynamic
on
resting
typical
Our
analysis
effectively
identifies
active
involved
CO2RR.
comparative
simulations
between
pristine
reconstructed
surfaces
reveal
electrochemistry-induced
oxygen
vacancies
direct
distribution.
By
addressing
critical
issues,
aim
advance
electrocatalysis
contribute
chemical
production
CO2,
stimulating
future
exploration
conditions
other
systems.
Language: Английский
Advancing electrocatalyst discovery through the lens of data science: State of the art and perspectives☆
Journal of Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 116162 - 116162
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Mechanism-Guided Descriptor for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in 2D Ordered Double Transition-Metal Carbide MXenes
Junmei Du,
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Yifan Yan,
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Xiu‐Mei Li
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et al.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Selecting
effective
catalysts
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
among
MXenes
remains
a
complex
challenge.
While
machine
learning
(ML)
paired
with
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
can
streamline
this
search,
issues
training
data
quality,
model
accuracy,
and
descriptor
selection
limit
its
effectiveness.
These
hurdles
often
arise
from
an
incomplete
understanding
of
catalytic
mechanisms.
Here,
we
introduce
mechanism-guided
(δ)
HER,
designed
to
enhance
catalyst
screening
ordered
transition
metal
carbide
MXenes.
This
integrates
structural
energetic
characteristics,
derived
in-depth
analysis
orbital
interactions
relationship
between
Gibbs
free
energy
adsorption
(ΔG
H)
features.
The
proposed
H
=
-0.49δ
-
2.18)
not
only
clarifies
structure-activity
links
but
also
supports
efficient,
resource-effective
identification
promising
catalysts.
Our
approach
offers
new
framework
developing
descriptors
advancing
screening.
Language: Английский