Work Function-Induced Electronic Modulation in NiCo Alloy for Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction
Yan Shen,
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Yingnan Dou,
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Liping Sun
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Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: April 3, 2025
The
rational
design
of
electrocatalysts
is
great
significance
in
the
production
ammonia
(NH3)
through
a
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO3-RR).
This
article
proposes
approach
to
regulate
electron
redistribution
and
intermediate
adsorption
energy
by
adjusting
work
function
alloy
compounds.
As
an
example,
NiCo
successfully
electrodeposited
on
carbon
cloth
(CC)
using
deep
eutectic
solvent
(DES)
as
medium.
results
show
that
rate
high
1.55
mmol
h-1
cm-2
at
-0.38
V
vs
RHE,
with
Faraday
efficiency
be
84.94%,
selectivity
94%.
Experimental
characterizations
combined
density
functional
theory
calculations
confirm
alloying
beneficial
for
reducing
Ni.
turn
adjusts
d-band
center
Fermi
level,
changes
rate-determining
step
during
process,
consequently
improves
performance.
Eventually,
investigation
conducted
Zn-NO3-
battery
fabricated
Ni1Co2/CC.
further
exhibits
potential
Ni1Co2/CC
within
conversion
equipment.
study
brings
fresh
concepts
opportunities
development
novel
NO3-RR.
Language: Английский
High‐Efficiency Electrocatalytic Conversion of Nitrite to Ammonia Using Nickel Phthalocyanine
Amal Gain,
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Parnab Bhabak,
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S. Bhowmick
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et al.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: April 30, 2025
Nitrite
(NO2
-)
is
a
dangerous
pollutant
that
often
found
in
groundwater
sources
and
endangers
human
health.
In
addition
to
nitrite
removal
requirements,
electrocatalytic
reduction
reaction
(eNO2RR)
holds
promise
for
value-added
ammonia
(NH3)
production
at
room
temperature.
this
study,
solvothermal
technique
the
preparation
of
nickel
phthalocyanine
(NiPc)
used
as
highly
active
electrocatalyst
conversion
NO2
-
NH3
under
ambient
conditions.
The
NiPc
catalyst
shows
remarkable
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
90.1%
-0.9
V
versus
RHE
with
maximum
yield
rate
14667
µg
h-1
mgcat.
-1
-1.0
0.1
M
Na2SO4
containing
NaNO2
solution.
Furthermore,
exhibits
exceptional
long-term
stability
during
chronoamperometry
tests.
These
findings
boost
future
from
sustainable
development.
Language: Английский