ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024
Electrochemical
CO2
reduction
(ECR)
to
high
value-added
feedstocks
is
a
sustainable
way
address
energy
and
environmental
issues.
However,
there
still
exists
bottleneck
in
comprehending
the
structure–activity
relationship
of
catalysts
for
ECR.
Herein,
we
demonstrated
that
simultaneous
tuning
surface-adsorbed
hydroxyl
group
(OHad)
coverage
oxygen
vacancy
(OV)
amount
on
In2O3
surface
was
an
effective
approach
derive
excellent
formate
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
above
80%
at
wide
potential
range
from
−1.0
−1.5
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(vs
RHE)
with
promising
durability.
experiments
theoretical
analyses
revealed
synergistic
effect
OHad
OV
could
smartly
optimize
adsorption
sites,
accelerate
electron
transfer,
stabilize
*CO2•–
*OCHO
intermediates,
thus
facilitate
ECR
activity.
This
result
will
contribute
understanding
critical
role
these
species
ECR,
which
can
offer
valuable
insights
into
rational
catalyst
design
comprehensive
utilization
efficiency.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
Multi-proton-coupled
electron
transfer,
multitudinous
intermediates,
and
unavoidable
competing
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
during
CO2
electroreduction
make
it
tricky
to
control
high
selectivity
for
specific
products.
Here,
we
present
spatial
confinement
of
Fe
single
atoms
(FeN2S2)
by
adjacent
FeS
clusters
(Fe4S4)
orientate
the
transition
adsorption
configuration
from
C,O-side
O-end,
which
triggers
a
shift
activated
first-step
protonation
C–C
coupling,
thus
switching
target
product
HCOOH
in
Faraday
efficiency
(FE:
90.6%)
on
FeN2S2
CH3COOH
82.3%)
Fe4S4/FeN2S2.
The
strength
*OCHO
upon
solitary
site
is
linearly
related
coordination
number
Fe–S,
with
predominantly
produced
over
single-atom
(ortho-substituted
S
atoms).
Fe4S4
cluster
functions
as
switch
reduction
product,
can
not
only
optimize
electronic
structure
neighboring
but
also
impel
complete
hydrocarbon
intermediate
*CH3,
followed
coupling
CO2*
*CH3
via
synergistic
catalysis
This
strategy
provides
new
avenue
modulate
reactant
model
desirable
pathways,
potential
applications
diverse
multistep
electrochemical
processes
controlled
selectivity.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Abstract
Acidic
electrochemical
CO
2
conversion
is
a
promising
alternative
to
overcome
the
low
utilization.
However,
over-reliance
on
highly
concentrated
K
+
inhibit
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
also
causes
(bi)carbonate
precipitation
interfere
with
catalytic
performance.
In
this
work,
under
screening
and
guidance
of
computational
simulations,
we
present
carbon
coated
tip-like
O
3
electrocatalyst
for
stable
efficient
acidic
synthesize
formic
acid
(HCOOH)
concentration.
The
layer
protects
oxidized
species
higher
intrinsic
activity
from
reductive
corrosion,
peripherally
formulates
tip-induced
electric
field
regulate
adverse
H
attraction
desirable
enrichment.
an
electrolyte
at
pH
0.94,
only
0.1
M
required
achieve
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
98.9%
300
mA
cm
−2
HCOOH
long-time
stability
over100
h.
By
up-scaling
electrode
into
25
electrolyzer
setup,
total
current
7
A
recorded
sustain
durable
production
291.6
mmol
L
−1
h
.
Diatomic
catalysts
are
promising
for
the
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
due
to
their
maximum
atom
utilization
and
presence
of
multiple
active
sites.
However,
atomic-scale
design
diatomic
elucidation
synergistic
catalytic
mechanisms
between
centers
remain
challenging.
In
this
study,
heteronuclear
Fe─In
sites
anchored
on
nitrogen-doped
carbon
(FeIn
DA/NC)
constructed.
The
FeIn
DA/NC
electrocatalyst
achieves
a
CO
Faradaic
efficiency
exceeding
90%
across
wide
range
applied
potentials
from
-0.4
-0.7
V,
with
peak
99.1%
at
-0.5
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode.
situ,
attenuated
total
reflection
surface-enhanced
infrared
absorption
spectroscopy
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
interaction
Fe
induce
an
asymmetric
charge
distribution,
which
promote
adsorption
site
lowered
energy
barrier
formation
*COOH.
Moreover,
unique
structure
increase
*OH
through
bridging
interaction,
decrease
water
dissociation
further
promoted
CO2RR
activity.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
Abstract
Single
site
catalysts
(SSCs),
characterized
by
high
atomic
utilization
and
well‐defined
active
sites,
exhibit
significant
potential
in
the
field
of
CO
2
electroreduction
(CO
RR).
Typically,
SSCs
tend
to
a
2‐electron
transfer
reaction
RR,
there
remain
challenges
achieving
efficient
conversion
above
2‐electrons
(methane
(CH
4
)
multicarbon
products(C
2+
).
Therefore,
systematic
review
is
crucial
summarize
recent
advancements
single
electrocatalysts
their
structure‐activity
relationship.
The
discussion
begins
with
state‐of‐the‐art
characterization
techniques
SSCs.
Then
influence
central
atoms,
coordination
environments,
support
metal‐support
interactions
on
catalytic
performance
discussed
detail.
Subsequently,
regulation
strategies
improve
activity
selectivity
CH
C
products
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
dynamic
evolution
metal
sites
true
nature
during
RR
also
addressed.
Finally,
associated
for
product
formation
analyzed.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Bismuth-based
materials
in
electrocatalytic
CO2
reduction
(CO2RR)
usually
face
the
problem
of
high
overpotential.
We
first
show
a
covalently
modified
electrode
with
Bi
nanoparticles
encapsulated
ultrathin
porous
organic
polymer
nanosheets
(POPs)
amine
linkages
to
effectively
reduce
overpotential
for
CO2-to-formate
conversion,
which
exhibits
formate
Faradaic
efficiency
(FEHCOO-)
98.5%
and
partial
current
density
up
148.7
mA
cm-2
at
-0.85
V
comparison
that
bare
bismuth
FEHCOO-
85%
-1.15
(versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode).
Different
from
reaction
mechanism
*CO2•-
radicals
as
intermediate
over
sites,
situ
spectroscopic
studies
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
abundant
POPs
backbone
provide
chemisorption
sites
interact
enriched
molecules
form
carbamates
(*[-NCOO-])
intermediates
low
barrier
0.064
eV,
significantly
reduces
free
energy
conversion
process
formate.
Moreover,
promote
water
dissociation
subsequent
protonation
on
surface
reduced
-0.31
eV
than
0.11
eV.
This
work
not
only
delivers
new
but
also
offers
clean
platform
investigate
influence
modification.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
The
electrocatalytic
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
to
ethylene
(C2H4)
holds
great
promise
for
sustainable
chemical
synthesis,
yet
achieving
industrially
relevant
production
rates
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Through
computational
screening,
we
have
identified
praseodymium
(Pr)
single-atom
alloy
embedded
in
copper
(Cu)
catalyst
(Pr@Cu)
that
exhibits
superior
CO2
activation
and
remarkably
low
energy
barrier
asymmetric
*CO-*CHO
coupling,
primarily
by
facilitating
the
*CHO
intermediate
formation.
Our
optimized
catalyst,
Pr@Cu-2
(6
wt
%
Pr),
achieves
C2H4
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
64.2%
at
-1.6
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(RHE)
under
high
current
density
1200
mA
cm-2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR).
Furthermore,
when
integrated
into
100
cm2
membrane
assembly
(MEA)
electrolyzer,
demonstrates
robust
performance,
maintaining
continuous
rate
21.3
mL
min-1
20
A
over
200
h.
This
work
provides
fundamental
insights
role
Pr
alloys
CO2RR
highlights
their
potential
scalable
electrosynthesis.
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Abstract
Hemostatic
materials
play
a
crucial
role
in
wound
healing
by
promoting
blood
concentration
or
releasing
procoagulant
factors.
While
hydrophilic
hemostatic
are
effective,
they
may
cause
excessive
loss
and
difficulty
removing
from
the
wound.
Conversely,
hydrophobic
avoid
these
issues
but
hinder
release
of
factors
due
to
their
water‐repellent
nature.
This
study
investigates
properties
underlying
mechanism
puffball
(
Bovistella
sp.)
spores,
traditional
material.
The
unique
hollow
ball‐rod
morphology
strong
water
affinity
spores
enable
efficient
removal,
leading
improved
clotting
without
drawbacks
typically
associated
with
materials.
Further
analysis
reveals
that
nano‐protrusions
on
spore
surface
create
textured
pinning
effect,
which
prevents
adhesion
after
clotting.
Overall,
exhibit
efficacy
comparable
commercial
agent
QuikClot,
enhanced
safety
reduced
side
effects.
Their
characteristic
morphology,
physicochemical
properties,
chemical
compositions
offer
inspiration
for
advancing
addressing
current
challenges
healing.
Additionally,
this
work
provides
new
perspectives
insight
into
pharmacological
substance
basis
medicine,
expanding
beyond
conventional
component‐focused
mentality
material‐based
insight.