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Kogularasu S, Lee YY, Sriram B, Wang SF, George M, Chang-Chien GP, Sheu JK. Unlocking Catalytic Potential: Exploring the Impact of Thermal Treatment on Enhanced Electrocatalysis of Nanomaterials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202311806. [PMID: 37773568 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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In the evolving field of electrocatalysis, thermal treatment of nano-electrocatalysts has become an essential strategy for performance enhancement. This review systematically investigates the impact of various thermal treatments on the catalytic potential of nano-electrocatalysts. The focus encompasses an in-depth analysis of the changes induced in structural, morphological, and compositional properties, as well as alterations in electro-active surface area, surface chemistry, and crystal defects. By providing a comprehensive comparison of commonly used thermal techniques, such as annealing, calcination, sintering, pyrolysis, hydrothermal, and solvothermal methods, this review serves as a scientific guide for selecting the right thermal technique and favorable temperature to tailor the nano-electrocatalysts for optimal electrocatalysis. The resultant modifications in catalytic activity are explored across key electrochemical reactions such as electrochemical (bio)sensing, catalytic degradation, oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, overall water splitting, fuel cells, and carbon dioxide reduction reaction. Through a detailed examination of the underlying mechanisms and synergistic effects, this review contributes to a fundamental understanding of the role of thermal treatments in enhancing electrocatalytic properties. The insights provided offer a roadmap for future research aimed at optimizing the electrocatalytic performance of nanomaterials, fostering the development of next-generation sensors and energy conversion technologies.
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- Sakthivel Kogularasu
- Super Micro Mass Research and Technology Center, Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, 833301, Taiwan
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- Super Micro Mass Research and Technology Center, Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, 833301, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Stella Maris College, Affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai 600086, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Super Micro Mass Research and Technology Center, Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Institute of Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, 833301, Taiwan
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- Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan)
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Ruan J, Chen Y, Zhao G, Li P, Zhang B, Jiang Y, Ma T, Pan H, Dou SX, Sun W. Cobalt Single Atoms Enabling Efficient Methanol Oxidation Reaction on Platinum Anchored on Nitrogen-Doped Carbon. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107067. [PMID: 35491508 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Developing efficient platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts with high tolerance to CO poisoning for the methanol oxidation reaction is critical for the development of direct methanol fuel cells. In this work, cobalt single atoms are introduced to enhance the electrocatalytic performance of N-doped carbon supported Pt (N-C/Pt) for the methanol oxidation reaction. The cobalt single atoms are believed to play a critical role in accelerating the prompt oxidation of CO to CO2 and minimizing the CO blocking of the adjacent Pt active sites. Benefitting from the synergistic effects among the Co single atoms, the Pt nanoparticles, and the N-doped carbon support, the Co-modified N-C/Pt (Co-N-C/Pt) electrocatalyst simultaneously delivers impressive electrocatalytic activity and durability with lower onset potential and superb CO poisoning resistance as compared to the N-C/Pt and the commercial Pt/C electrocatalysts.
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- Jiufeng Ruan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Centre for Translational Atomaterials, Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Centre for Translational Atomaterials, Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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Li M, Zheng H, Han G, Xiao Y, Li Y. Facile synthesis of binary PtRu nanoflowers for advanced electrocatalysts toward methanol oxidation. CATAL COMMUN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Lu Q, Wang H, Eid K, Alothman ZA, Malgras V, Yamauchi Y, Wang L. Synthesis of Hollow Platinum-Palladium Nanospheres with a Dendritic Shell as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Methanol Oxidation. Chem Asian J 2016; 11:1939-44. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201600480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Qingqing Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun Jilin 130022 P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing; 100039 P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Zhejiang University of Technology; Hangzhou Zhejiang 310014 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun Jilin 130022 P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing; 100039 P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry; College of Science; King Saud University; Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS); 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS); 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM); University of Wollongong; North Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Changchun Jilin 130022 P.R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering; Zhejiang University of Technology; Hangzhou Zhejiang 310014 P.R. China
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Su W, Fu Y, Wang T, Yu Y, Hu J. A cobalt nanoparticle ion-implantation-modified indium tin oxide electrode for direct electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol in alkaline media. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra14313f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SEM images of the CoNPs/ITO electrode (A), and the CoNPs/ITO electrode exhibits a good electrocatalytic ability and stability towards direct methanol oxidation in alkaline medium (B, C and D).
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- Wen Su
- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- PR China
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- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- PR China
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- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- PR China
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- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- PR China
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- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- PR China
- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology and Material Modification of Ministry of Education
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