The
development
of
water
splitting
electrocatalysts
with
earth-abundant
materials
capable
delivering
high
current
density
is
crucial
for
sustainable
H2
production.
However,
the
mass
transfer
including
reactants
and
bubbles
usually
suffered
from
shielding
effect
gas
adhesion
under
such
circumstance.
Here,
we
report
a
surface
engineering
strategy
over
amorphous
molybdenum
sulfide
(a-MoSx)
to
synergistically
boost
its
generation
departure
bubbles.
To
begin
with,
hydrophilic
featuring
hydroxy
groups
was
constructed
via
palladium−doping
induced
sulfur
vacancies
on
a-MoSx,
which
could
enhance
local
access
aqueous
reactant.
Furthermore,
be
accelerated
by
regulating
roughness
synthesized
Pd-MoSx(OH)y
nanoarrays.
For
demonstration
practical
applications,
bifunctional
nanoarrays
deliver
1000
mA
cm−2
at
1.99
V
overall
100
hours,
outperformed
state-of-the-art
Pt/C||IrO2
electrolyzer.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(2)
Опубликована: Май 7, 2024
Directional
liquid
dynamics
show
significant
interest
across
various
fields,
including
energy,
environmental
remediation,
water
harvesting,
microfluidics,
and
heat
transfer.
Nature
creatures
have
developed
remarkable
abilities
to
manipulate
through
their
distinct
surface
structures
chemical
compositions,
offering
valuable
insights
for
human
endeavors.
Understanding
the
fundamental
principles
governing
at
interfaces
of
liquids,
air,
solids
is
crucial
developing
novel
technologies
solutions
in
diverse
domains.
By
elucidating
underlying
mechanisms
directional
natural
organisms,
we
can
inspire
innovative
approaches
practical
applications.
This
review
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
understanding
by
(1)
exploring
interfaces,
(2)
introducing
representative
(3)
presenting
range
innovations
applications
inspired
phenomena,
(4)
our
into
current
unresolved
questions
persistent
challenges
within
realm
on
superwetting
interfaces.
delineating
these
objectives,
aim
contribute
advancement
knowledge
this
critical
area
pave
way
future
research
technological
developments.
The
interfacial
wettability
between
electrodes
and
electrolytes
could
ensure
sufficient
physical
contact
fast
mass
transfer
at
the
gas-solid-liquid,
solid-liquid,
solid-solid
interfaces,
which
improve
reaction
kinetics
cycle
stability
of
rechargeable
metal-based
batteries
(RMBs).
Herein,
engineering
multiphase
interfaces
is
summarized
from
electrolyte
electrode
aspects
to
promote
interface
rate
durability
RMBs,
illustrates
revolution
that
taking
place
in
this
field
thus
provides
inspiration
for
future
developments
RMBs.
Specifically,
review
presents
principle
macro-
microscale
summarizes
emerging
applications
concerning
effect
on
Moreover,
deep
insight
into
development
provided
outlook.
Therefore,
not
only
insights
but
also
offers
strategic
guidance
modification
optimization
toward
stable
electrode-electrolyte