Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
Abstract
The
electrochemical
splitting
of
water
for
hydrogen
production
faces
a
major
challenge
due
to
its
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER),
necessitating
research
on
the
rational
design
and
facile
synthesis
OER
catalysts
enhance
catalytic
activity
stability.
This
study
proposes
ligand‐induced
MOF‐on‐MOF
approach
fabricate
various
trimetallic
MnFeCo‐based
Prussian
blue
analog
(PBA)
nanostructures.
addition
[Fe(CN)
6
]
3−
transforms
them
from
cuboids
with
protruding
corners
(MnFeCoPBA‐I)
core–shell
configurations
(MnFeCoPBA‐II),
finally
hollow
structures
(MnFeCoPBA‐III).
After
pyrolysis
at
800
°C,
they
are
converted
into
corresponding
PBA‐derived
carbon
nanomaterials,
featuring
uniformly
dispersed
Mn
2
Co
C
nanoparticles.
A
comparative
analysis
demonstrates
that
Fe
enhances
activity,
while
Mn‐doped
materials
exhibit
excellent
Specifically,
optimized
MnFeCoNC‐I‐800
outstanding
performance
in
1.0
m
KOH
solution,
an
overpotential
318
mV
10
mA
cm
−2
,
maintaining
stability
up
150
h.
Theoretical
calculations
elucidate
synergistic
interactions
between
dopants
matrix,
reducing
barriers
intermediates
improving
intrinsic
activity.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
structure‐morphology
relationships
MOF
precursors,
advancing
development
highly
active
stable
MOF‐derived
practical
applications.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
The
complexity
of
the
intrinsic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
mechanism,
particularly
precise
relationships
between
local
coordination
geometry
active
metal
centers
and
resulting
OER
kinetics,
remains
to
be
fully
understood.
Herein,
we
construct
a
series
3
d
transition
metal-incorporated
cobalt
hydroxide-based
nanobox
architectures
for
which
contain
tetrahedrally
coordinated
Co(II)
centers.
Combination
bulk-
surface-sensitive
operando
spectroelectrochemical
approaches
reveals
that
tetrahedral
undergo
dynamic
transformation
into
highly
Co(IV)
intermediates
acting
as
true
species
activate
lattice
during
OER.
Such
change
in
Co
can
further
facilitated
by
partial
Fe
incorporation.
In
comparison,
formation
such
is
found
hindered
CoOOH
Co-FeOOH,
are
predominantly
containing
[CoIIIO6]
[CoII/FeIIIO6]
octahedra,
respectively,
but
no
mono-μ-oxo-bridged
[CoIIO4]
moieties.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
view
role
kinetics.
its
relationship
with
center
remain
unclear.
Here,
authors
report
optimization
plays
crucial
facilitating
O-O
bond
atop
high-valent
(IV)
sites.
National Science Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(11)
Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
An
in-depth
understanding
of
electrocatalytic
mechanisms
is
essential
for
advancing
electrocatalysts
the
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER).
The
emerging
oxide
pathway
mechanism
(OPM)
streamlines
direct
O–O
radical
coupling,
circumventing
formation
vacancy
defects
featured
in
lattice
(LOM)
and
bypassing
additional
intermediates
(*OOH)
inherent
to
adsorbate
(AEM).
With
only
*O
*OH
as
intermediates,
OPM-driven
stand
out
their
ability
disrupt
traditional
scaling
relationships
while
ensuring
stability.
This
review
compiles
latest
significant
advances
OPM-based
electrocatalysis,
detailing
design
principles,
synthetic
methods,
sophisticated
techniques
identify
active
sites
pathways.
We
conclude
with
prospective
challenges
opportunities
electrocatalysts,
aiming
advance
field
into
a
new
era
by
overcoming
constraints.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2024
Abstract
The
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
of
the
anodic
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
and
inadequate
catalytic
performance
non‐noble
metal‐based
electrocatalysts
represent
substantial
barriers
to
development
anion
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzer
(AEMWE).
This
study
performed
synthesis
a
three‐dimensional
(3D)
nanoflower‐like
electrocatalyst
(CFMO)
via
simple
one‐step
method.
substitution
Co
with
Fe
in
structure
induces
localized
oxide
path
mechanism
(LOPM),
facilitating
direct
O−O
radical
coupling
for
enhanced
O
2
evolution.
optimized
CFMO‐2
demonstrates
superior
OER
performance,
achieving
an
overpotential
217
mV
at
10
mA
cm
−2
,
alongside
exceptional
long‐term
stability
minimal
degradation
after
1000
h
operation
1.0
M
KOH.
These
properties
surpass
most
conventional
noble
electrocatalysts.
Furthermore,
assembled
AEMWE
system,
utilizing
CFMO‐2,
operates
cell
voltage
1.65
V
deliver
A
.
In
situ
characterizations
reveal
that,
addition
traditional
adsorbate
(AEM)
isolated
sites,
new
LOPM
occurred
around
bimetallic
sites.
First‐principles
calculations
confirm
greatly
reduced
energy
barriers.
work
highlights
potential
improving
design
AEMWE.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024
Abstract
Developing
high‐efficiency
alkaline
water
splitting
technology
holds
great
promise
in
potentially
revolutionizing
the
traditional
petrochemical
industry
to
a
more
sustainable
hydrogen
economy.
Importantly,
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
accompanied
at
anode
is
considered
as
critical
bottleneck
terms
of
both
complicated
mechanism
and
sluggish
kinetics,
requiring
rational
design
OER
electrocatalysts
elucidate
structure‐performance
relationship
reduce
applied
overpotential.
As
benchmarked
non‐precious
metal
candidate,
NiFe‐based
have
gained
enormous
attention
due
low‐cost,
earth‐abundance,
remarkable
intrinsic
activity,
which
are
expected
be
implemented
industrial
splitting.
In
this
contribution,
comprehensive
overview
provided,
starting
with
fundamental
mechanisms,
evaluation
metrics,
synthetic
protocols.
Subsequently,
basic
principles
corresponding
regulatory
strategies
summarized
following
sequence
substrate‐catalyst‐electrolyte
efficient
robust
toward
industrial‐scale
deployment.
Perspectives
on
remaining
challenges
instructive
opportunities
booming
field
finally
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Abstract
Seawater
electrolysis
under
alkaline
conditions
is
a
crucial
technology
for
sustainable
hydrogen
production.
However,
achieving
the
long‐term
stability
of
electrocatalyst
remains
significant
challenge.
In
this
study,
it
demonstrated
that
surface
reconstruction
transition
metal
nitride
(TMN)
can
be
used
to
develop
highly
stable
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalyst.
Rapid
introduction
phosphate
groups
(PO
4
3−
)
accelerates
in
situ
Ni
3
FeN,
generating
catalyst,
with
conductive
core
and
Cl
−
‐resistant
hydroxide
shell
demonstrates
outstanding
performance,
maintaining
over
2500
h
at
1
A
cm
−2
current
density
seawater.
characterization
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
reveal
dynamic
active
sites,
providing
insights
into
mechanisms
driving
stability.
This
work
not
only
introduces
an
efficient
approach
TMN‐based
catalyst
design
but
also
advances
development
durable
electrocatalysts
industrial‐scale
seawater
Catalysis Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(15), С. 4166 - 4173
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
promotion
effects
of
Mo
doping
into
NiFe
layered
double
hydroxide
were
revealed
as
facilitated
NiOOH
generation,
tailored
*OH
adsorption,
and
improved
dehydrogenation,
which
enabled
enhanced
activity
durability
towards
water
oxidation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(46)
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2024
Abstract
Heterogeneous
dual‐site
electrocatalysts
are
emerging
cutting‐edge
materials
for
efficient
electrochemical
water
splitting.
However,
the
corresponding
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
mechanism
on
these
is
still
unclear.
Herein,
based
a
series
of
in
situ
spectroscopy
experiments
and
density
function
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
new
heterogeneous
O−O
bridging
(DSBM)
proposed.
This
to
elucidate
sequential
appearance
dual
active
sites
through
construction
(hybrid
ions
undergo
reconstruction
initially),
determine
crucial
role
hybrid
this
(with
Ni
preferentially
adsorbing
hydroxyls
catalysis
followed
by
proton
removal
at
Fe
sites),
assess
impact
bond
formation
activation
state
(inducing
orderliness
activated
water),
investigate
universality
Co
doping
Ni(P
4
O
11
)).
Under
guidance
mechanism,
with
Fe−Ni(P
)
as
pre‐catalyst,
formed
Fe−Ni(OH)
2
electrocatalyst
has
reached
record‐low
overpotential
156.4
mV
current
18.0
mA
cm
−2
.
Successfully
constructed
)/Ti
uplifting
overall
efficacy
phosphate
from
moderate
superior,
positioning
it
an
innovative
highly
proficient
OER.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2024
Abstract
Photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
water
splitting
for
hydrogen
generation
holds
immense
potential
addressing
environmental
and
energy
crises.
Tailoring
non‐covalent
interaction
via
a
single
atom
is
anticipated
to
realize
prominent
hole
extracting
facilitating
PEC
performance,
but
it
has
never
been
reported.
In
this
study,
Co‐N
4
coordinated
with
5‐fluoroanthranilic
acid
(FAA)
molecules,
then
used
as
hole‐extracting
layer
on
BiVO
substrate.
Experiments
including
X‐ray
absorption
fine
spectra,
Kelvin
probe
force
microscopy,
transient
absorption,
theoretical
calculation
demonstrate
the
FAA
coordination
alters
local
configuration
of
central
Co
atom,
adjusting
interfacial
interaction,
thereby
reducing
barrier
charge
transfer
between
layer.
Consequently,
photogenerated
carriers
are
more
effectively
separated,
oxidation
performance
significantly
enhanced
photocurrent
density
5.47
mA
cm
−2
at
1.23
V
versus
RHE,
much
higher
than
those
previously
reported
photoanodes
composited
porphyrin‐based
compounds.
simulation
confirm
that
boosted
originates
from
exceptional
rather
surface
catalysis
dynamic.
This
study
provides
an
efficient
strategy
tailoring
by
regulating
single‐atom
promoting
extract
boost
activity.