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Luu Luyen Doan T, Chuong Nguyen D, Komalla N, Hieu NV, Nguyen-Dinh L, Dzade NY, Sang Kim C, Hee Park C. Molybdenum oxide/nickel molybdenum oxide heterostructures hybridized active platinum co-catalyst toward superb-efficiency water splitting catalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 670:12-27. [PMID: 38749379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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A new catalyst has been developed that utilizes molybdenum oxide (MoO3)/nickel molybdenum oxide (NiMoO4) heterostructured nanorods coupled with Pt ultrafine nanoparticles for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) toward industrial-grade water splitting. This catalyst has been synthesized using a versatile approach and has shown to perform better than noble-metals catalysts, such as Pt/C and RuO2, at industrial-grade current level (≥1000 mA·cm-2). When used simultaneously as a cathode and anode, the proposed material yields 10 mA·cm-2 at a remarkably small cell voltage of 1.55 V and has shown extraordinary durability for over 50 h. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations have proved that the combination of MoO3 and NiMoO4 creates a metallic heterostructure with outstanding charge transfer ability. The DFT calculations have also shown that the excellent chemical coupling effect between the MoO3/NiMoO4 and Pt synergistically optimize the charge transfer capability and Gibbs free energies of intermediate species, leading to remarkably speeding up the reaction kinetics of water electrolysis.
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- Thi Luu Luyen Doan
- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
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- The University of Danang - University of Science and Education, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- The University of Danang - University of Science and Education, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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- The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology, 54, Nguyen Luong Bang, Danang City, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University Jeollabuk-do Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Sun J, Qin Y, Niu X, Zhao R, Xu Z, Liu D, Zhao W, Guo L, Jiang N, Liu C, Zhang K, Zhang J, Wang Q. Ultrastable and highly active Co-vacancies-enriched IrCo bifunctional nanoalloys for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:249-258. [PMID: 38301463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Exploring the electrocatalysts with high intrinsic activity and stability for both anode and cathode to tolerate the extremely acidic condition in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) is crucial for widespread industrial application. Herein, we constructed the bifunctional IrCox nanoalloys with abundant metal vacancies via the combination of chemical reduction and electrochemical treatment for overall water splitting. The developed IrCo0.13 exhibits ultra-low overpotentials of 238 mV for OER and 18.6 mV for HER at 10 mA cm-2 in 0.1 M HClO4, and achieves the exceptional stability of 1000 h for OER and 100 h for HER at 10 mA cm-2. Further, the cell voltage is only 1.68 V to reach a high current density of 1 A cm-2 in PEMWE with IrCo0.13 as the both cathode and anode catalytic layer, and it shows excellent corrosion resistance in acidic environment, evidenced by 415 h stable operation at 1 A cm-2. The strong electronic interactions in the Ir-Co atomic heterostructure and the in-situ generation of Co vacancies by electrochemical oxidation synergistically contribute to the enhanced activity and stability via optimizing the electronic structure of adjacent Ir active sites, enhancing the conductivity and electrochemical active surface area of the catalyst, accelerating charge transfer and kinetics. This work provides a new perspective for designing bifunctional catalysts for practical application in PEMWE.
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- Jiuyi Sun
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engines, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China.
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Quan L, Jiang H, Mei G, Sun Y, You B. Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Overall and Hybrid Water Splitting. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3694-3812. [PMID: 38517093 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by renewable electricity has been recognized as a promising approach for green hydrogen production. Different from conventional strategies in developing electrocatalysts for the two half-reactions of water splitting (e.g., the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, HER and OER) separately, there has been a growing interest in designing and developing bifunctional electrocatalysts, which are able to catalyze both the HER and OER. In addition, considering the high overpotentials required for OER while limited value of the produced oxygen, there is another rapidly growing interest in exploring alternative oxidation reactions to replace OER for hybrid water splitting toward energy-efficient hydrogen generation. This Review begins with an introduction on the fundamental aspects of water splitting, followed by a thorough discussion on various physicochemical characterization techniques that are frequently employed in probing the active sites, with an emphasis on the reconstruction of bifunctional electrocatalysts during redox electrolysis. The design, synthesis, and performance of diverse bifunctional electrocatalysts based on noble metals, nonprecious metals, and metal-free nanocarbons, for overall water splitting in acidic and alkaline electrolytes, are thoroughly summarized and compared. Next, their application toward hybrid water splitting is also presented, wherein the alternative anodic reactions include sacrificing agents oxidation, pollutants oxidative degradation, and organics oxidative upgrading. Finally, a concise statement on the current challenges and future opportunities of bifunctional electrocatalysts for both overall and hybrid water splitting is presented in the hope of guiding future endeavors in the quest for energy-efficient and sustainable green hydrogen production.
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- Li Quan
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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Zhan W, Zhai X, Li Y, Wang M, Wang H, Wu L, Tang X, Zhang H, Ye B, Tang K, Wang G, Zhou M. Regulating Local Atomic Environment around Vacancies for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10312-10323. [PMID: 38533779 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Defect engineering is essential for the development of efficient electrocatalysts at the atomic level. While most work has focused on various vacancies as effective catalytic modulators, little attention has been paid to the relation between the local atomic environment of vacancies and catalytic activities. To face this challenge, we report a facile synthetic approach to manipulate the local atomic environments of vacancies in MoS2 with tunable Mo-to-S ratios. Our studies indicate that the MoS2 with more Mo terminated vacancies exhibits better hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance than MoS2 with S terminated vacancies and defect-free MoS2. The improved performance originates from the adjustable orbital orientation and distribution, which is beneficial for regulating H adsorption and eventually boosting the intrinsic per-site activity. This work uncovers the underlying essence of the local atomic environment of vacancies on catalysis and provides a significant extension of defect engineering for the rational design of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) catalysts and beyond.
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- Wenqi Zhan
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Zhao L, Tao Z, You M, Xiao H, Wang S, Ma W, Huang Y, He B, Chen Q. Partial Exsolution Enables Superior Bifunctionality of Ir@SrIrO 3 for Acidic Overall Water Splitting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2309750. [PMID: 38564772 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The pursuit of efficient and durable bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting in acidic media is highly desirable, albeit challenging. SrIrO3 based perovskites are electrochemically active for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), however, their inert activities toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) severely restrict the practical implementation in overall water splitting. Herein, an Ir@SrIrO3 heterojunction is newly developed by a partial exsolution approach, ensuring strong metal-support interaction for OER and HER. Notably, the Ir@SrIrO3-175 electrocatalyst, prepared by annealing SrIrO3 in 5% H2 atmosphere at 175 °C, delivers ultralow overpotentials of 229 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for OER and 28 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for HER, surpassing most recently reported bifunctional electrocatalysts. Moreover, the water electrolyzer using the Ir@SrIrO3-175 bifunctional electrocatalyst demonstrates the potential application prospect with high electrochemical performance and excellent durability in acidic environment. Theoretical calculations unveil that constructing Ir@SrIrO3 heterojunction regulates interfacial electronic redistribution, ultimately enabling low energy barriers for both OER and HER.
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- Ling Zhao
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, P. R China
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Wang J, Yang G, Jiao Y, Yan H, Fu H. Subtle 2D/2D MXene-Based Heterostructures for High-Performance Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301602. [PMID: 38385824 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Developing efficient electrocatalysts is significant for the commercial application of electrocatalytic water splitting. 2D materials have presented great prospects in electrocatalysis for their high surface-to-volume ratio and tunable electronic properties. Particularly, MXene emerges as one of the most promising candidates for electrocatalysts, exhibiting unique advantages of hydrophilicity, outstanding conductivity, and exceptional stability. However, it suffers from lacking catalytic active sites, poor oxidation resistance, and easy stacking, leading to a significant suppression of the catalytic performance. Combining MXene with other 2D materials is an effective way to tackle the aforementioned drawbacks. In this review, the focus is on the accurate synthesis of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts toward electrocatalytic water splitting. First, the mechanisms of electrocatalytic water splitting and the relative properties and preparation methods of MXenes are introduced to offer the basis for accurate synthesis of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts. Then, the accurate synthesis methods for various categories of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts, such as wet-chemical, phase-transformation, electrodeposition, etc., are systematically elaborated. Furthermore, in-depth investigations are conducted into the internal interactions and structure-performance relationship of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities are proposed for the development of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts, aiming to enlighten these promising nanomaterials for electrocatalytic water splitting.
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- Jiaqi Wang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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Zhai W, Chen Y, Liu Y, Ma Y, Vijayakumar P, Qin Y, Qu Y, Dai Z. Covalently Bonded Ni Sites in Black Phosphorene with Electron Redistribution for Efficient Metal-Lightweighted Water Electrolysis. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:115. [PMID: 38353749 PMCID: PMC10866855 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01331-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The metal-lightweighted electrocatalysts for water splitting are highly desired for sustainable and economic hydrogen energy deployments, but challengeable. In this work, a low-content Ni-functionalized approach triggers the high capability of black phosphorene (BP) with hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER) bifunctionality. Through a facile in situ electro-exfoliation route, the ionized Ni sites are covalently functionalized in BP nanosheets with electron redistribution and controllable metal contents. It is found that the as-fabricated Ni-BP electrocatalysts can drive the water splitting with much enhanced HER and OER activities. In 1.0 M KOH electrolyte, the optimized 1.5 wt% Ni-functionalized BP nanosheets have readily achieved low overpotentials of 136 mV for HER and 230 mV for OER at 10 mA cm-2. Moreover, the covalently bonding between Ni and P has also strengthened the catalytic stability of the Ni-functionalized BP electrocatalyst, stably delivering the overall water splitting for 50 h at 20 mA cm-2. Theoretical calculations have revealed that Ni-P covalent binding can regulate the electronic structure and optimize the reaction energy barrier to improve the catalytic activity effectively. This work confirms that Ni-functionalized BP is a suitable candidate for electrocatalytic overall water splitting, and provides effective strategies for constructing metal-lightweighted economic electrocatalysts.
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- Wenfang Zhai
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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Na S, Chai DF, Li J, Chen S, Yang X, Fu S, Sui G, Guo D. Tuning the interface of M IM II(OH)F@M IM II1-xS (M Ⅰ: Ni, Co; M Ⅱ: Co, Fe) by atomic replacement strategy toward high performance overall water splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:145-156. [PMID: 37931554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Constructing heterostructure is considered as one of the most promising strategies to reveal high efficiency hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance. Nevertheless, it is highly challenging to obtain stable interfaces and sufficient active sites via conventional method. In addition, Ni, Co and Fe elements share the valence electron structures of 3d6-84s2, the appropriate integration of these metals to induce synergistic effect in multicomponent electrocatalysts can enhance electrochemical activity. Herein, in this work, the MIMII(OH)F@MIMII1-xS (NiFe(OH)F@NiFe1-xS, NiCo(OH)F@NiCo1-xS, CoFe(OH)F@CoFe1-xS) autogenous heterostructure on nickel foam are constructed. As a result, NiFe(OH)F@NiFe1-xS-0.05, NiCo(OH)F@NiCo1-xS-0.05, and CoFe(OH)F@CoFe1-xS-0.05 demonstrate outstanding overpotential for HER (70 mV, 90 mV, 81 mV at -10 mA cm-2) and OER (370 mV, 470 mV, 370 mV at 10 mA cm-2) in alkaline electrolyte, while the overpotential for HER is 176 mV, 189 mV, 167 mV at -10 mA cm-2 and corresponding OER is 290 mV, 390 mV, 300 mV at 10 mA cm-2 in simulated seawater, respectively. In addition, the NiFe, NiCo, CoFe-based electrolyzer acquire favorable overall water splitting activity in alkaline (1.72 V, 1.87 V, 1.66 V) and simulated seawater (1.73 V, 1.75 V, 1.69 V) at 10 mA cm-2. Overall, the above results authenticate the feasibility of developing autogenous heterostructure electrocatalysts for providing hydrogen and oxygen in alkaline and simulated seawater.
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- Shengnan Na
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China; Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
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Yuan H, Jiang D, Li Z, Liu X, Tang Z, Zhang X, Zhao L, Huang M, Liu H, Song K, Zhou W. Laser Synthesis of PtMo Single-Atom Alloy Electrode for Ultralow Voltage Hydrogen Generation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305375. [PMID: 37930270 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Maximizing atom-utilization efficiency and high current stability are crucial for the platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, the Pt single-atom anchored molybdenum (Mo) foil (Pt-SA/Mo-L) as a single-atom alloy electrode is synthesized by the laser ablation strategy. The local thermal effect with fast rising-cooling rate of laser can achieve the single-atom distribution of the precious metals (e.g., Pt, Rh, Ir, and Ru) onto the Mo foil. The synthesized self-standing Pt-SA/Mo-L electrode exhibits splendid catalytic activity (31 mV at 10 mA cm-2 ) and high-current-density stability (≈850 mA cm-2 for 50 h) for HER in acidic media. The strong coordination of Pt-Mo bonding in Pt-SA/Mo-L is critical for the efficient and stable HER. In addition, the ultralow electrolytic voltage of 0.598 V to afford the current density of 50 mA cm-2 is realized by utilization of the anodic molybdenum oxidation instead of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Here a universal synthetic strategy of single-atom alloys (PtMo, RhMo, IrMo, and RuMo) as self-standing electrodes is provided for ultralow voltage and membrane-free hydrogen production.
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- Haifeng Yuan
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- School of Physics and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- Electron Microscopy Center, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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Zhong W, Yue J, Zhang R, Huang H, Huang H, Shen Z, Jiang L, Xu M, Xia Q, Cao Y. Screening of Transition Metal Supported on Black Phosphorus as Electrocatalysts for CO 2 Reduction. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:1035-1045. [PMID: 38171367 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) is an effective and economical strategy to eliminate CO2 through conversion into value-added chemicals and fuels. However, exploring and screening suitable 2D material-based single-atom catalysts (SACs) for CO2 reduction are still a great challenge. In this study, 27 (3d, 4d, and 5d, except Tc and Hg) transition metal (TM) atom-doped black phosphorus (TM@BP) electrocatalysts were systematically investigated for CO2RR by density functional theory calculations. According to the stability of SACs and their effectiveness in activating the CO2 molecule, three promising catalysts, Zr@BP, Nb@BP, and Ru@BP, were successfully screened out, exhibiting outstanding catalytic activity for the production of carbon monoxide (CO), methyl alcohol (CH3OH), and methane (CH4) with limiting potentials of -0.79, -0.49, and -0.60 V, respectively. A catalytic relationship between the d-band centers of SACs and the limiting potential of CO2RR was used to estimate the catalytic activity of catalysts. Furthermore, Nb@BP has high selectivity for CO2RR to CH3OH compared to H2 formation, while the hydrogen evolution reaction significantly impacts the synthesis of CO and CH4 on Zr@BP and Ru@BP. Nitrogen atom doping in BP is beneficial for enhancing the selectivity of CO2RR, but it is detrimental to the activity of CO2RR. This study offers theoretical guidance for synthesizing highly efficient CO2RR electrocatalysts and further enhances structural modulation methods for layered 2D materials.
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- Weichan Zhong
- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang 313000, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314001, P. R. China
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Yu R, Cao X, Chen Q, Li W, Huang A, Wei X, Mao J. D-Band Center Optimization of Edge-Rich Ultrathin RuZn Nanosheets With Moiré Superlattices for pH-Universal Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303440. [PMID: 37282780 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a promising way to produce pure and clean hydrogen. However, the preparation of efficient and economical catalysts for pH-universal HER remains a challenging but rewarding task. Herein, ultrathin RuZn nanosheets (NSs) with moiré superlattices and abundant edges are synthesized. The RuZn NSs with unique structure exhibit superb HER performance with overpotentials of 11, 13, and 29 mV to achieve 10 mA cm-2 in 1 M KOH, 1 M PBS, and 0.5 M H2 SO4 , respectively, which is substantially lower than those of Ru NSs and RuZn NSs without moiré superlattices. Density functional theory investigations reveal that the charge transfer from Zn to Ru will lead the appropriate downshift of the d-band center of surface Ru atoms, thus accelerating hydrogen desorption from the Ru sites, lowering the dissociation energy barrier of water and greatly improving the HER performance. This work provides an effective design scheme for high-performance HER electrocatalysts over a wide pH range, and propose a general route to prepare Ru-based bimetallic nanosheets with moiré superlattices.
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- Rui Yu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- School of Electronics Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243 002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Clean Energy of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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Kuang P, Ni Z, Zhu B, Lin Y, Yu J. Modulating the d-Band Center Enables Ultrafine Pt 3 Fe Alloy Nanoparticles for pH-Universal Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303030. [PMID: 37392140 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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By providing dual active sites to synergistically accelerate H2 O dissociation and H+ reduction, ordered intermetallic alloys usually show extraordinary performance for pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, activated N-doped mesoporous carbon spheres supported intermetallic Pt3 Fe alloys (Pt3 Fe/NMCS-A), as a highly-efficient electrocatalyst for pH-universal HER, are reported. The Pt3 Fe/NMCS-A exhibits low overpotentials (η10 ) of 13, 29, and 48 mV to deliver 10 mA cm-2 in 0.5 m H2 SO4 , 1.0 m KOH, and 1.0 m phosphate buffered solution (PBS), respectively, as well as robust stability to maintain the overall catalytic performances. Theoretical studies reveal that the strong Pt 5d-Fe 3d orbital electronic interactions negatively shift the d-band center (εd ) of Pt 5d orbital, resulting in reduced H* adsorption energy of Pt sites and enhanced acidic HER activity. With Pt and Fe acting as co-adsorption sites for H* and *OH intermediates, respectively, a low energy barrier is required for Pt3 Fe/NMCS-A to dissociate H2 O to afford H* intermediates, which greatly promotes the H* adsorption and H2 formation in alkaline and neutral conditions. The synthetic strategy is further extended to the synthesis of Pt3 Co and Pt3 Ni alloys with excellent HER activity in pH-universal electrolytes, demonstrating the great potential of these Pt-based alloys for practical applications.
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- Panyong Kuang
- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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Bai J, Mei J, Shang J, Mao X, Qi D, Liao T, Du A, Sun Z. Phosphorus-Modulated Generation of Defective Molybdenum Sites as Synergistic Active Centers for Durable Oxygen Evolution. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300586. [PMID: 37317007 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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It is well known that electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activities primarily depend on the active centers of electrocatalysts. In some oxide electrocatalysts, high-valence metal sites (e.g., molybdenum oxide) are generally not the real active centers for electrocatalytic reactions, which is largely due to their undesired intermediate adsorption behaviors. As a proof-of-concept, molybdenum oxide catalysts are selected as a representative model, in which the intrinsic molybdenum sites are not the favorable active sites. Via phosphorus-modulated defective engineering, the inactive molybdenum sites can be regenerated as synergistic active centers for promoting OER. By virtue of comprehensive comparison , it is revealed that the OER performance of oxide catalysts is highly associated with the phosphorus sites and the molybdenum/oxygen defects. Specifically, the optimal catalyst delivers an overpotential of 287 mV to achieve the current density of 10 mA cm-2 , accompanied by only 2% performance decay for continuous operation up to 50 h. It is expected that this work sheds light on the enrichment of metal active sites via activating inert metal sites on oxide catalysts for boosting electrocatalytic properties.
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- Juan Bai
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- School of Mechanical Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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Yu K, Yang H, Zhang H, Huang H, Wang Z, Kang Z, Liu Y, Menezes PW, Chen Z. Immobilization of Oxyanions on the Reconstructed Heterostructure Evolved from a Bimetallic Oxysulfide for the Promotion of Oxygen Evolution Reaction. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:186. [PMID: 37515724 PMCID: PMC10387036 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01164-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Efficient and durable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) requires the electrocatalyst to bear abundant active sites, optimized electronic structure as well as robust component and mechanical stability. Herein, a bimetallic lanthanum-nickel oxysulfide with rich oxygen vacancies based on the La2O2S prototype is fabricated as a binder-free precatalyst for alkaline OER. The combination of advanced in situ and ex situ characterizations with theoretical calculation uncovers the synergistic effect among La, Ni, O, and S species during OER, which assures the adsorption and stabilization of the oxyanion [Formula: see text] onto the surface of the deeply reconstructed porous heterostructure composed of confining NiOOH nanodomains by La(OH)3 barrier. Such coupling, confinement, porosity and immobilization enable notable improvement in active site accessibility, phase stability, mass diffusion capability and the intrinsic Gibbs free energy of oxygen-containing intermediates. The optimized electrocatalyst delivers exceptional alkaline OER activity and durability, outperforming most of the Ni-based benchmark OER electrocatalysts.
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- Kai Yu
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technical University of Berlin, Straße Des 17 Juni 135. Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Engineering, Longmen Laboratory, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technical University of Berlin, Straße Des 17 Juni 135. Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany.
- Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Chemistry: Metalorganics and Inorganic Materials, Technical University of Berlin, Straße Des 17 Juni 135. Sekr. C2, 10623, Berlin, Germany.
- Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis - CatLab, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany.
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Jin Y, Huo W, Zhou X, Zhang L, Li Y, Yang S, Qian J, Cai D, Ge Y, Yang Z, Nie H. IrO 2-Stablized La 2IrO 6 perovskite nanotubes via corner-shared interconnections as highly-efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysts. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 59:183-186. [PMID: 36484155 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05562g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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One-dimensional nanotube heterostructures with IrO2-stabilized La2IrO6 is obtained by an electrospinning approach. The La2IrO6/IrO2 catalyst exhibits superior catalytic activity and strong stability for the oxygen evolution reaction. The synergistic cooperation between the two types of Ir as the active sites in La2IrO6/IrO2 is demonstrated by in situ Raman spectrum and DFT calculation.
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- Yuwei Jin
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Hangzhou Electric Connector Factory, Hangzhou, 310052, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- College of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China.
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Zhang Z, Liu P, Song Y, Hou Y, Xu B, Liao T, Zhang H, Guo J, Sun Z. Heterostructure Engineering of 2D Superlattice Materials for Electrocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204297. [PMID: 36266983 PMCID: PMC9762311 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Exploring low-cost and high-efficient electrocatalyst is an exigent task in developing novel sustainable energy conversion systems, such as fuel cells and electrocatalytic fuel generations. 2D materials, specifically 2D superlattice materials focused here, featured highly accessible active areas, high density of active sites, and high compatibility with property-complementary materials to form heterostructures with desired synergetic effects, have demonstrated to be promising electrocatalysts for boosting the performance of sustainable energy conversion and storage devices. Nevertheless, the reaction kinetics, and in particular, the functional mechanisms of the 2D superlattice-based catalysts yet remain ambiguous. In this review, based on the recent progress of 2D superlattice materials in electrocatalysis applications, the rational design and fabrication of 2D superlattices are first summarized and the application of 2D superlattices in electrocatalysis is then specifically discussed. Finally, perspectives on the current challenges and the strategies for the future design of 2D superlattice materials are outlined. This review attempts to establish an intrinsic correlation between the 2D superlattice heterostructures and the catalytic properties, so as to provide some insights into developing high-performance electrocatalysts for next-generation sustainable energy conversion and storage.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular ScienceShaanxi University of Science & TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- School of MechanicalMedical and Process EngineeringQueensland University of TechnologyBrisbaneQLD4000Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced MaterialsMinistry of EducationTaiyuan University of TechnologyTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and PhysicsQueensland University of TechnologyBrisbaneQLD4000Australia
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Liao Q, Liu X, Deng K, Liu P, Lv X, Tian W, Ji J. Plasma-Induced Surface Reconstruction of NiFe/Co 3O 4 Nanoarrays for High-Current and Ultrastable Oxygen Evolution and the Urea Oxidation Reaction. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Qingdian Liao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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Sun J, Yang H, Gao W, Cao T, Zhao G. Diatomic Pd−Cu Metal‐Phosphorus Sites for Complete N≡N Bond Formation in Photoelectrochemical Nitrate Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202211373. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Jie Sun
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 516 Jungong Road Shanghai 200093 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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Sun J, Yang H, Gao W, Cao T, Zhao G. Diatomic Pd‐Cu Metal‐Phosphorus Sites for Complete N≡N Bond Formation in Photoelectrochemical Nitrate Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202211373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jie Sun
- Tongji University Chemistry CHINA
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- University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Energy and Power Engineering CHINA
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- Tongji University Chemistry No.1239 Siping Road 200092 Shanghai CHINA
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Controllable Valley Polarization and Strain Modulation in 2D 2H–VS2/CuInP2Se6 Heterostructures. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142461. [PMID: 35889686 PMCID: PMC9315968 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Two–dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides endow individually addressable valleys in momentum space at the K and K’ points in the first Brillouin zone due to the breaking of inversion symmetry and the effect of spin–orbit coupling. However, the application of 2H–VS2 monolayer in valleytronics is limited due to the valence band maximum (VBM) located at the Γ point. Here, by involving the 2D ferroelectric (FE) CuInP2Se6 (CIPSe), the ferrovalley polarization, electronic structure, and magnetic properties of 2D 2H–VS2/CIPSe heterostructures with different stacking patterns and FE polarizations have been investigated by using first–principles calculations. It is found that, for the energetically favorable AB–stacking pattern, the valley polarization is preserved when the FE polarization of CIPSe is upwards (CIPSe↑) or downwards (CIPSe↓) with the splitting energies slightly larger or smaller compared with that of the pure 2H–VS2. It is intriguing that, for the FE CIPSe↑ case, the VBM is expected to pass through the Fermi energy level, which can be eventually achieved by applying biaxial strain and thus the valleytronic nature is turned off; however, for the CIPSe↓ situation, the heterostructure basically remains semiconducting even under biaxial strains. Therefore, with the influence of proper strains, the FE polar reversal of CIPSe can be used as a switchable on/off to regulate the valley polarization in VS2. These results not only demonstrate that 2H–VS2/CIPSe heterostructures are promising potential candidates in valleytronics, but also shed some light on developing practical applications of valleytronic technology.
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Luo M, Wu T, Xu S, Wang R, Huang F. Pt modulation of NbSe 2 for enhanced activity and stability: a new Pt 3Nb 2Se 8 compound for highly-efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:6204-6207. [PMID: 35506761 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01765b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted great attention as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to their tunable crystal structures and active sites. However, compared with group VI TMDs (such as MoS2 and WS2), the group V TMDs exhibit poor intrinsic catalytic activity towards the HER because the outermost d orbitals of group V metals have only one electron. Herein, we design a new compound Pt3Nb2Se8 by Pt modulation of NbSe2 with enhanced catalytic activity and structural stability for robust HER in an alkaline medium. The introduction of Pt atoms can not only be used as efficient active sites, but also to transfer electrons to Se to synthetically boost the catalytic activity. The Pt3Nb2Se8 exhibits an overpotential of 44 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 38.4 mV dec-1, superior to those of intrinsic NbSe2 and PtSe2, and even exceeding those of commercial Pt/C. This work aims to provide an approach to design group V-based TMDs with enhanced catalytic activity and stability by electronic regulation, as highly efficient electrocatalysts for the HER.
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- Mengjia Luo
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China. .,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China. .,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China. .,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.,CAS Centre for Excellence in Superconducting Electronic (CENSE), Shanghai 200050, China
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Wu Z, Liao T, Wang S, Mudiyanselage JA, Micallef AS, Li W, O'Mullane AP, Yang J, Luo W, Ostrikov K, Gu Y, Sun Z. Conversion of Catalytically Inert 2D Bismuth Oxide Nanosheets for Effective Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Catalysis via Oxygen Vacancy Concentration Modulation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:90. [PMID: 35362783 PMCID: PMC8975907 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00832-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Oxygen vacancies (Vo) in electrocatalysts are closely correlated with the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity. The role of vacancy defects and the effect of their concentration, however, yet remains unclear. Herein, Bi2O3, an unfavorable electrocatalyst for the HER due to a less than ideal hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy (ΔGH*), is utilized as a perfect model to explore the function of Vo on HER performance. Through a facile plasma irradiation strategy, Bi2O3 nanosheets with different Vo concentrations are fabricated to evaluate the influence of defects on the HER process. Unexpectedly, while the generated oxygen vacancies contribute to the enhanced HER performance, higher Vo concentrations beyond a saturation value result in a significant drop in HER activity. By tunning the Vo concentration in the Bi2O3 nanosheets via adjusting the treatment time, the Bi2O3 catalyst with an optimized oxygen vacancy concentration and detectable charge carrier concentration of 1.52 × 1024 cm-3 demonstrates enhanced HER performance with an overpotential of 174.2 mV to reach 10 mA cm-2, a Tafel slope of 80 mV dec-1, and an exchange current density of 316 mA cm-2 in an alkaline solution, which approaches the top-tier activity among Bi-based HER electrocatalysts. Density-functional theory calculations confirm the preferred adsorption of H* onto Bi2O3 as a function of oxygen chemical potential (∆μO) and oxygen partial potential (PO2) and reveal that high Vo concentrations result in excessive stability of adsorbed hydrogen and hence the inferior HER activity. This study reveals the oxygen vacancy concentration-HER catalytic activity relationship and provides insights into activating catalytically inert materials into highly efficient electrocatalysts.
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- Ziyang Wu
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- Central Analytical Research Facility, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.
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Yan J, Zhou Y, Liu X, Li DS. Mechanistic insights into H 2 evolution via water splitting at the expense of B 2(OH) 4: a theoretical study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:8182-8188. [PMID: 35343980 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05277b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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H2 has been comprehensively deemed a promising potential candidate to replace traditional fossil fuel-based energy. Typically, the hydrolysis of most hydrogen-rich boron hydrides (e.g. NaBH4, NH3BH3 and Me2NHBH3) catalyzed by nanomaterials generates H2 with only one H atom supplied by water and the other one by a hydrogen-rich boron hydride. Interestingly, both H atoms of produced H2 are provided by water upon hydrolysis of B2(OH)4. Herein, the catalytic mechanisms of H2 evolution upon water splitting at the expense of B2(OH)4 in its hydrolysis reactions catalyzed by acid, base or metal nanoparticles have been investigated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. By computational studies, the mechanisms of catalysis by base and metal nanoparticles are basically the same as those speculated from our previous experiments. The previously proposed acid catalytic mechanism has been overturned, however. This study not only provides important insights into the catalytic mechanism for water splitting at the expense of B2(OH)4, but also opens up an exciting opportunity to use water to store H2.
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- Jiaying Yan
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China.
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Zhang Z, Wang H, Li Y, Xie M, Li C, Lu H, Peng Y, Shi Z. Confined Pyrolysis Synthesis of Well-dispersed Cobalt Copper Bimetallic Three-dimensional N-Doped Carbon Framework as Efficient Water Splitting Electrocatalyst. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-1504-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ahsan MA, He T, Noveron JC, Reuter K, Puente-Santiago AR, Luque R. Low-dimensional heterostructures for advanced electrocatalysis: an experimental and computational perspective. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:812-828. [PMID: 35022644 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00498k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Low dimensional electrocatalytic heterostructures have recently attracted significant attention in the catalysis community due to their highly tuneable interfaces and exciting electronic features, opening up new possibilities for effective nanometric control of both the charge carriers and energetic states of several intermediate catalytic species. In-depth understanding of electrocatalytic routes at the interface between two or more low-dimensional nanostructures has triggered the development of heterostructure nanocatalysts with extraordinary properties for water splitting reactions, NRR and CO2RR. This tutorial review provides an overview of the most recent advances in synthetic strategies for 0D-1D, 0D-2D, and 2D-2D nanoheterostructures, discussing key aspects of their electrocatalytic performances from experimental and computational perspectives as well as their applications towards the development of overall water splitting and Zn-air battery devices.
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- Md Ariful Ahsan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, USA.
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, USA.
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany. .,Chair for Theoretical Chemistry and Catalysis Research Center, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85747 Garching, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, USA.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie (C-3), Ctra Nnal IV-A, Km 396, E14014 Cordoba, Spain.,Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., 117198, Moscow, Russia
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Zhang Z, Li Y, Zhang Z, Zheng H, Liu Y, Yan Y, Li C, Lu H, Shi Z, Feng S. An electrochemical modification strategy to fabricate NiFeCuPt polymetallic carbon matrices on nickel foam as stable electrocatalysts for water splitting. Chem Sci 2022; 13:8876-8884. [PMID: 35975144 PMCID: PMC9350615 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc02845j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Electrochemical modification is a mild and economical way to prepare electrocatalytic materials with abundant active sites and high atom efficiency. In this work, a stable NiFeCuPt carbon matrix deposited on nickel foam (NFFeCuPt) was fabricated with an extremely low Pt load (∼28 μg cm−2) using one-step electrochemical co-deposition modification, and it serves as a bifunctional catalyst for overall water splitting and achieves 100 mA cm−2 current density at a low cell voltage of 1.54 V in acidic solution and 1.63 V in alkaline solution, respectively. In addition, a novel electrolyte was developed to stabilize the catalyst under acidic conditions, which provides inspiration for the development of highly efficient, highly stable, and cost-effective ways to synthesize electrocatalysts. Multiple metal elements immobilized into a carbon matrix to fabricate an ultra-stable water splitting electrocatalyst by one-step electrochemical modification.![]()
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- Ziqi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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