CrystEngComm,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(3), С. 302 - 306
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
A
rapid
co-reduction
strategy
was
developed
for
the
synthesis
of
ultrafine
and
composition-tunable
multi-principal
element
alloy
nanoparticles.
The
as-synthesized
RuPtIrSnCu/C
catalyst
showed
improved
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
electrocatalysis
is
a
core
reaction
in
renewable
energy
devices,
greatly
promoting
the
transformation
and
upgrading
of
structure.
Nonetheless,
performance
conversion
devices
hindered
by
large
overpotential
slow
kinetics
oxygen
electrocatalytic
reactions.
Recently,
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
have
emerged
as
promising
contenders
field
because
their
exceptional
metal
atom
utilization,
distinctive
coordination
environment,
adjustable
electronic
properties.
This
review
presents
latest
advancements
design
Co‐based
SACs
for
electrocatalysis.
First,
OER
ORR
mechanisms
are
introduced.
Subsequently,
strategies
regulating
structure
summarized
three
aspects,
including
centers,
support
carriers.
A
particular
emphasis
given
to
relationship
between
properties
catalysts.
Afterward,
applications
explored.
Ultimately,
challenges
prospects
prospected.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Abstract
Hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
as
one
of
the
most
advanced
methods
for
green
production
hydrogen,
is
greatly
impeded
by
inefficient
mass
transfer.
Here
we
present
an
efficiently
reactant
enriched
and
traffic
system
integrating
high‐curvature
Pt
nanocones
with
3D
porous
TiAl
framework
to
enhance
transfer
rate.
Theoretical
simulations,
in
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
potential‐dependent
Fourier
transform
infrared
results
disclose
that
strong
local
electric
field
induced
can
promote
H
3
O
+
supply
rate
during
HER,
resulting
∼1.6
times
higher
concentration
around
nanocone
than
electrolyte.
X‐ray
computed
tomography
molecular
dynamic
simulation
demonstrate
diffusion
coefficient
surpasses
commercial
carbon
support
more
16.7
times.
Consequently,
Pt/TiAl‐nanocone
exhibits
a
high
activity
17.2
mA
cm
−2
at
overpotential
100
mV
ultrahigh
TOF
value
42.9
atom
−1
s
.
In
proton
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzer,
cathode
achieves
industrial‐scale
current
density
1.0
A
cell
voltage
1.88
V
60
°C
operate
stably
least
800
h
sluggish
decay
137
µV
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Abstract
As
a
key
reaction
in
water
electrolysis
and
fuel
cells,
the
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
involves
sluggish
four‐electron
proton
transfer
process.
Understanding
OER
pathways
kinetics
is
critical
for
designing
efficient
electrocatalysts.
In
this
study,
through
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
it
demonstrated
that
incorporation
of
Gd
into
Fe‐doped
NiO
elevates
O
2
p
band
center
generates
more
unoccupied
states.
Furthermore,
promotes
formation
vacancies,
which,
together,
enhance
lattice
oxidation
mechanism
(LOM)
pathway
OER.
The
adsorption‐free
energy
diagrams
confirm
doping
significantly
lowers
theoretical
overpotentials
at
both
Fe
Ni
sites
NiO,
thereby
improving
activity.
Based
on
these
findings,
co‐doped
ultrathin
nanosheets
are
synthesized
via
spray
combustion.
an
catalyst,
material
exhibited
low
overpotential
227
mV,
which
40
mV
lower
than
long‐term
catalytic
stability
over
150
h.
anion
exchange
membrane
system,
stable
performance
120
h
current
20
mA
cm
−2
.
The
advancement
of
water
electrolysis
highlights
the
growing
importance
electrolyzers
capable
operating
at
high
current
densities,
where
mass
transfer
dynamics
plays
a
crucial
role.
In
electrode
reactions,
interfacial
is
key
factor
in
regulating
these
dynamics.
However,
potential
utilizing
interfacial-free
(IFW)
to
modulate
behavior
remains
underexplored.
Herein,
we
investigate
effect
structure
on
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
performance
across
different
density
ranges,
using
designed
platinum-coated
nickel
hydroxide
foam
(Pt@Ni(OH)2-NF)
electrodes.
We
reveal
that
with
increasing
density,
changes
alter
rate-determining
step
HER.
Pt@Ni(OH)2-NF
exhibited
excellent
alkaline
electrolytes,
achieving
1000
mA
cm-2
114
mV
overpotential.
This
study
provides
novel
approach
optimizing
by
enhancing
transfer,
further
paving
way
for
more
efficient
and
energy-saving
production.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Abstract
Alkaline‐based
anion
exchange
membrane
water
electrolysis
(AEMWE)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
sustainable
hydrogen
production.
However,
conventional
electrode
designs
rely
on
expensive
nickel‐based
materials
and
complex
fabrication
processes,
limiting
their
scalability.
This
study
presents
cost‐effective
scalable
approach
that
transforms
ultralow‐cost
steel
wool
into
freestanding
electrodes
for
industrial‐scale
AEMWE.
The
fibrous
structure,
anchoring
an
activated
nickel–iron
layered
double
hydroxide
catalyst,
enables
highly
active
bifunctional
electrode,
achieving
1
A
cm⁻
2
at
1.815
V
with
ultralow
degradation
rate
of
≈0.041
mV
h⁻¹
over
1800
h.
Unlike
electrodes,
the
interwoven
matrix
eliminates
need
porous
transport
layers
forms
interlocking
interface
membrane,
significantly
enhancing
performance
durability.
Under
industrial
conditions,
prototype
AEMWE
single
stack
(≈16
cm
)
delivers
16
1.8
nearly
30
2.0
V,
maintaining
stable
operation
400
h
under
dynamic
conditions.
iron‐rich
system,
based
one‐pot
corrosion
process,
upcycling
mass‐produced
m
scale
cost
4.59
USD
m⁻
,
200
times
cheaper
than
electrodes.
These
findings
establish
new
paradigm
cost‐efficient
durable
design
applications.