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Zheng X, Su P, Xu J, Kong Q, Yue J, Su W, Zhang J, Li S, Xiong W, Chen X, Su F, Zhong Q, Huang J, Jiang H, Yuan M, Zhang W. Co(acac) 2-Mediated Regulation of Li 2O 2 Gradient Growth in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2025; 25:7298-7306. [PMID: 40289382 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2025]
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In Li-O2 batteries, Li2O2 serves as the primary cathodic material but its wide band gap imparts insulating properties. Regulating the composition and morphology of Li2O2 enables the construction of a novel cathodic structure with exceptional electrochemical performance. Herein, we introduce an organic salt containing cobalt ions, cobalt acetylacetonate (Co(acac)2), into the cathodic electrolyte. We exploit its cation migration characteristics under an electric field to facilitate the generation and decomposition of Co-doped Li2O2, achieving gradient control and optimized growth of Li2O2. Moreover, the Co(acac)2 molecule stabilizes the properties of LiOx species and mitigates side reaction. In situ UV-vis and XANES spectra reveal direct interactions between Co(acac)2 and O2-/LiO2, highlighting the superior reversibility of Co(acac)2 enhanced Li-O2 batteries. Both experimental and theoretical results indicate that this novel Li-O2 battery system exhibits rapid reaction kinetics, with a reduced overpotential of 520 mV and extended cyclability, surpassing 400 cycles with lower polarization.
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- Xingzi Zheng
- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Synchrotron Soleil, L'Orme des Merisiers, 91190 Saint-Aubin, France
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Center for Advanced Quantum Studies, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Center for Advanced Quantum Studies, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Synchrotron Soleil, L'Orme des Merisiers, 91190 Saint-Aubin, France
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Special Equipment Inspection and Test, Shenzhen, 518029, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing Normal University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Center for Advanced Quantum Studies, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
- Key Laboratory of Multiscale Spin Physics, Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Naik KM, Chourasia AK, Sharma CS. Versatile Spinel Ferrites MFe 2O 4 (M = Co, Zn, Ni, Cu) Enhance Dischargeability and Efficiency in Li-CO 2 Mars Batteries with Mixed Solvent Electrolytes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2025; 21:e2500638. [PMID: 40143769 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202500638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2025] [Revised: 02/26/2025] [Indexed: 03/28/2025]
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Li-CO2 batteries as next-generation electrochemical energy storage devices not only potentially help reducing the greenhouse effect using CO2 for energy storage, but also offer high-energy-density (1876 Wh kg-1) secondary batteries. However, the primary challenges for this technology are the low applied current density and limited rechargeability. In this work, a rechargeable Li-CO2 Mars battery is operated in a simulated Martian atmosphere using [EMIm]+[BF4]- ionic liquid (IL) as an additive in the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-based electrolyte and a spinel MFe2O4 (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) nanocomposite catalysts with conductive multiwalled carbon nanotubes support prepared by a single-step chemical co-precipitation method. The combination of the catalysts and ionic liquids enables the battery to exhibit an ultra-high discharge capacity exceeding 31346.3 mAh g-1, sustaining over 100 cycles with a cutoff capacity of 1000 mAh g-1 at a current density of 500 mA g-1. Furthermore, post-cycling studies and first-principles calculations reveal enhanced CO2 adsorption, favorable reaction toward Li2C2O4 formation, and high reversibility of the catalysts aiding toward significantly high dischargeability and long cycle life. Overall, this work contributes to the design of suitable, inexpensive, durable catalysts and novel electrolytes for Li-CO2 Mars batteries for its practicalization on Earth and beyond for Mars exploration.
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- Keerti M Naik
- Creative & Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative & Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Creative & Advanced Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502285, India
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Maurya PK, Mishra AK. Ni-Fe/Co-Fe Oxide-MoSe 2 Hybrid Nanostructures as Novel Electrocatalysts for High-Performance Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:1246-1253. [PMID: 38277511 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Metal-air batteries can play a crucial role in curbing air pollution due to carbon emission. Here, we report the hydrothermally synthesized bimetal oxides (NiFe2O4 and CoFe2O4) and their hybrid nanostructures with MoSe2 as potential electrocatalysts for electrically rechargeable Zn-air batteries. The NiFe2O4-MoSe2 hybrid nanostructure exhibits the best electrocatalytic activity (overpotential η10 ≈ 218 mV and Tafel slope ≈ 37 mV dec-1) for the OER study among prepared electrocatalysts in 1 M KOH electrolyte. Among the designed rechargeable Zn-air batteries, hybrid nanostructure-based batteries show superior performance, with the NiFe2O4-MoSe2 based device showing the best performance, having a high open-circuit voltage of ∼1.43 V, a peak power density of ∼176 mW cm-2, a specific capacity of ∼1025 mAh gZn-1, and an energy density of ∼1205 Wh kgZn-1. The superior performance of the hybrid nanostructures is due to the synergistic effect between MoSe2 and bimetal oxides, which enhances the conductivity, oxygen mobility, and active sites of the catalysts.
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- Prince Kumar Maurya
- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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Periyasamy T, Asrafali SP, Kim SC, Lee J. Facile Synthesis of Nitrogen-Rich Porous Carbon/NiMn Hybrids Using Efficient Water-Splitting Reaction. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3116. [PMID: 37514504 PMCID: PMC10383136 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143116] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Proper design of multifunctional electrocatalyst that are abundantly available on earth, cost-effective and possess excellent activity and electrochemical stability towards oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are required for effective hydrogen generation from water-splitting reaction. In this context, the work herein reports the fabrication of nitrogen-rich porous carbon (NRPC) along with the inclusion of non-noble metal-based catalyst, adopting a simple and scalable methodology. NRPC containing nitrogen and oxygen atoms were synthesized from polybenzoxazine (Pbz) source, and non-noble metal(s) are inserted into the porous carbon surface using hydrothermal process. The structure formation and electrocatalytic activity of neat NRPC and monometallic and bimetallic inclusions (NRPC/Mn, NRPC/Ni and NRPC/NiMn) were analyzed using XRD, Raman, XPS, BET, SEM, TEM and electrochemical measurements. The formation of hierarchical 3D flower-like morphology for NRPC/NiMn was observed in SEM and TEM analyses. Especially, NRPC/NiMn proves to be an efficient electrocatalyst providing an overpotential of 370 mV towards OER and an overpotential of 136 mV towards HER. Moreover, it also shows a lowest Tafel slope of 64 mV dec-1 and exhibits excellent electrochemical stability up to 20 h. The synergistic effect produced by NRPC and bimetallic compounds increases the number of active sites at the electrode/electrolyte interface and thus speeds up the OER process.
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- Thirukumaran Periyasamy
- Department of Fiber System Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fiber System Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Chang X, Duan Z, Wang D, Wang S, Lin Z, Ma B, Wu K. High-Entropy Spinel Ferrites with Broadband Wave Absorption Synthesized by Simple Solid-Phase Reaction. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083468. [PMID: 37110704 PMCID: PMC10145696 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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In this work, high-entropy (HE) spinel ferrites of (FeCoNiCrM)xOy (M = Zn, Cu, and Mn) (named as HEO-Zn, HEO-Cu, and HEO-Mn, respectively) were synthesized by a simple solid-phase reaction. The as-prepared ferrite powders possess a uniform distribution of chemical components and homogeneous three-dimensional (3D) porous structures, which have a pore size ranging from tens to hundreds of nanometers. All three HE spinel ferrites exhibited ultrahigh structural thermostability at high temperatures even up to 800 °C. What is more, these spinel ferrites showed considerable minimum reflection loss (RLmin) and significantly enhanced effective absorption bandwidth (EAB). The RLmin and EAB values of HEO-Zn and HEO-Mn are about -27.8 dB at 15.7 GHz, 6.8 GHz, and -25.5 dB at 12.9 GHz, 6.9 GHz, with the matched thickness of 8.6 and 9.8 mm, respectively. Especially, the RLmin of HEO-Cu is -27.3 dB at 13.3 GHz with a matched thickness of 9.1 mm, and the EAB reaches about 7.5 GHz (10.5-18.0 GHz), which covers almost the whole X-band range. The superior absorbing properties are mainly attributed to the dielectric energy loss involving interface polarization and dipolar polarization, the magnetic energy loss referring to eddy current and natural resonance loss, and the specific functions of 3D porous structure, indicating a potential application prospect of the HE spinel ferrites as EM absorbing materials.
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- Xiu Chang
- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Refractories and Metallurgy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Steels, International Research Institute for Steel Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process, College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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C S A, Kandasubramanian B. Hydrogel as an advanced energy material for flexible batteries. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2113893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Anju C S
- CIPET, Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), Kochi, India
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Spinel structure of activated carbon supported MFe2O4 composites as an economic and efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in neutral media. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05269-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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AbstractFor more sustainability and marketing of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) in wastewater treatment, the sluggish kinetics of cathode oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and platinum scarcity (with its high cost) should be swept away. So, this work aimed to synthesize metal ferrite (MFe2O4; M = Mn, Cu, and Ni) -based activated carbon composites as inexpensive ORR cathode catalysts. The composites were synthesized using a facile modified co-precipitation approach with low-thermal treatment and labeled as MnFe2O4/AC, CuFe2O4/AC, and NiFe2O4/AC. The as-synthesized catalysts are physicochemically characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared microscopy (FTIR), Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), and electron spin resonance (ESR). The electrochemical catalytic performance toward ORR was studied in a phosphate buffer solution (PBS) at neutral media via cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV). MnFe2O4/AC has the highest onset potential (Eonset) value of − 0.223 V compared to CuFe2O4/AC (− 0.280 V) and NiFe2O4/AC (− 0.270 V). MnFe2O4/AC also has the highest kinetic current density (jK) and lowest Tafel slope (− 5 mA cm−2 and − 330 mV dec−1) compared to CuFe2O4/AC (− 3.05 mA cm−2 and − 577 mV dec−1) and NiFe2O4/AC (− 2.67 mA cm−2 and − 414 mV dec−1). The ORR catalyzed by MnFe2O4/AC at pH = 7 proceeds via a 4e− -kinetic pathway. The ESR is in good agreement with the electrochemical analysis due to the highest ∆Hppvalue for MnFe2O4/AC compared to CuFe2O4/AC and NiFe2O4/AC. Thus, MnFe2O4/AC is suggested as a promising alternative to Pt- electrocatalyst cathode for MFCs at neutral conditions.
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K Lebechi A, Ipadeola AK, Eid K, Abdullah AM, Ozoemena KI. Porous spinel-type transition metal oxide nanostructures as emergent electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:10717-10737. [PMID: 35861592 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02330j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Porous spinel-type transition metal oxide (PS-TMO) nanocatalysts comprising two kinds of metal (denoted as AxB3-xO4, where A, B = Co, Ni, Zn, Mn, Fe, V, Sm, Li, and Zn) have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs) in energy conversion and storage systems (ECSS). This is due to the unique catalytic merits of PS-TMOs (such as p-type conductivity, optical transparency, semiconductivity, multiple valence states of their oxides, and rich active sites) and porous morphologies with great surface area, low density, abundant transportation paths for intermediate species, maximized atom utilization and quick charge mobility. In addition, PS-TMOs nanocatalysts are easily prepared in high yield from Earth-abundant and inexpensive metal precursors that meet sustainability requirements and practical applications. Owing to the continued developments in the rational synthesis of PS-TMOs nanocatalysts for ORRs, it is utterly imperative to provide timely updates and highlight new advances in this research area. This review emphasizes recent research advances in engineering the morphologies and compositions of PS-TMOs nanocatalysts in addition to their mechanisms, to decipher their structure-activity relationships. Also, the ORR mechanisms and fundamentals are discussed, along with the current barriers and future outlook for developing the next generation of PS-TMOs nanocatalysts for large-scale ECSS.
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- Augustus K Lebechi
- Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, PO Wits, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa.
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- Gas Processing Center (GPC), College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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- Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, PO Wits, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa.
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Improving the cyclability of Li-O2 batteries with palladium nanocolloidal electrolytes. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05239-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Study of Thermal, Microstructural, Optical, Dielectric, and Magnetic Characterizations of Ni–Fe Spinel Cobaltite for Various Applications. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02402-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Díaz‒Patiño L, Béjar J, Ortiz‒Ortega E, Trejo G, Guerra‒Balcázar M, Noé Arjona N, Alvarez-Contreras L. A Zn−air battery operated with Modified−Zn electrodes/gel polymer electrolytes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Lucia Díaz‒Patiño
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Posgrado Parque Tecnológico Querétaro S/N, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, C.P. 76 MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados SC: Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados SC Ingeniería y Química de Materiales MEXICO
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- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey: Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Investigación MEXICO
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro Facultad de Ingeniería, División de Investigación y Posgrado MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica SC: Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico en Electroquimica SC Investigación MEXICO
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados SC Departamento de Ingeniería y Química de Materiales Av. Miguel de Cervantes 120Complejo Industrial Chihuahua 31136 Chihuahua MEXICO
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Wei L, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Ye M, Li CC. Manipulating the Electronic Structure of Graphite Intercalation Compounds for Boosting the Bifunctional Oxygen Catalytic Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107667. [PMID: 35098643 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Developing highly efficient bifunctional catalysts for the oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reaction (ORR/OER) can open possibilities for future zinc air batteries (ZABs). Herein, cost-effective and highly conductive few-layer ferric and nickel chloride co-intercalated graphite intercalation compounds (FeCl3 -NiCl2 -GIC) are designed as bifunctional oxygen catalysts for ZAB. The optimized few-layer FeCl3 -NiCl2 -GIC catalyst exhibits a small overpotential of 276 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for the OER and achieves a high onset potential of 0.89 V for the ORR. The theoretical analysis demonstrates the electron-rich state on the carbon layers of FeCl3 -NiCl2 -GIC during the catalytic process favors the kinetics of electron transfer and lowers the absorption energy barriers for intermediates. Impressively, the ZAB assembled with few-layer FeCl3 -NiCl2 -GIC catalyst displays a 160 h cycling stability and a high energy efficiency of 72.6%. This work also suggests the possibility of utilizing layer electronic structure regulation on graphite intercalation compounds as effective bifunctional catalysts for ZABs.
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- Licheng Wei
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Liu JN, Zhao CX, Ren D, Wang J, Zhang R, Wang SH, Zhao C, Li BQ, Zhang Q. Preconstructing Asymmetric Interface in Air Cathodes for High-Performance Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109407. [PMID: 34989032 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rechargeable zinc-air batteries afford great potential toward next-generation sustainable energy storage. Nevertheless, the oxygen redox reactions at the air cathode are highly sluggish in kinetics to induce poor energy efficiency and limited cycling lifespan. Air cathodes with asymmetric configurations significantly promote the electrocatalytic efficiency of the loaded electrocatalysts, whereas rational synthetic methodology to effectively fabricate asymmetric air cathodes remains insufficient. Herein, a strategy of asymmetric interface preconstruction is proposed to fabricate asymmetric air cathodes for high-performance rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Concretely, the asymmetric interface is preconstructed by introducing immiscible organic-water diphases within the air cathode, at which the electrocatalysts are in situ formed to achieve an asymmetric configuration. The as-fabricated asymmetric air cathodes realize high working rates of 50 mA cm-2 , long cycling stability of 3400 cycles at 10 mA cm-2 , and over 100 cycles under harsh conditions of 25 mA cm-2 and 25 mAh cm-2 . Moreover, the asymmetric interface preconstruction strategy is universal to many electrocatalytic systems and can be easily scaled up. This work provides an effective strategy toward advanced asymmetric air cathodes with high electrocatalytic efficiency and significantly promotes the performance of rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
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- Jia-Ning Liu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Zhang W, Yao D, Tian L, Xie Z, Ma Q, Xu Q, Pasupathi S, Xing L, Su H. Enhanced performance of high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell using a novel dual catalyst layer structured cathode. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Qin H, He Y, Xu P, Huang D, Wang Z, Wang H, Wang Z, Zhao Y, Tian Q, Wang C. Spinel ferrites (MFe 2O 4): Synthesis, improvement and catalytic application in environment and energy field. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 294:102486. [PMID: 34274724 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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To develop efficient catalysts is one of the major ways to solve the energy and environmental problems. Spinel ferrites, with the general chemical formula of MFe2O4 (where M = Mg2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Mn2+, etc.), have attracted considerable attention in catalytic research. The flexible position and valence variability of metal cations endow spinel ferrites with diverse physicochemical properties, such as abundant surface active sites, high catalytic activity and easy to be modified. Meanwhile, their unique advantages in regenerating and recycling on account of the magnetic performances facilitate their practical application potential. Herein, the conventional as well as green chemistry synthesis of spinel ferrites is reviewed. Most importantly, the critical pathways to improve the catalytic performance are discussed in detail, mainly covering selective doping, site substitution, structure reversal, defect introduction and coupled composites. Furthermore, the catalytic applications of spinel ferrites and their derivative composites are exclusively reviewed, including Fenton-type catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photoelectro-chemical catalysis. In addition, some vital remarks, including toxicity, recovery and reuse, are also covered. Future applications of spinel ferrites are envisioned focusing on environmental and energy issues, which will be pushed by the development of precise synthesis, skilled modification and advanced characterization along with emerging theoretical calculation.
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- Hong Qin
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China..
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China..
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Kang T, Kim K, Kim J. Developing Iron-Nickel Bimetallic Oxides with Nanocage Structures As High-Performance Bifunctional Catalysts via the Ensemble Effect from Nitrogen Sources. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:7490-7497. [PMID: 33945273 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Metal-air batteries will serve as renewable and ecofriendly energy-storage systems in the future because of their high theoretical energy-density performance and unlimited resources, using oxygen as fuel materials compared with commercial lithium-ion batteries. However, the unsuitable inactive reactions at the air-electrode interface (the oxygen reduction reaction and the oxygen evolution reaction) in the metal-air battery are major challenges. In this study, we report nitrogen (N)-doped iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni) bimetallic catalysts with a hollow structure (Fe-Ni nanocage) as outstanding bifunctional catalysts, which have not been reported previously. The open structure in the catalysts simultaneously has an active inner cavity and an outer shell; catalysts have a high active surface area, resulting in remarkable electrochemical performance. Furthermore, the electron transfer phenomenon due to the "ensemble effect" generates a higher catalyst activation. Nitrogen has a higher electronegativity than the metal cations, so doped nitrogen sources draw the electron into iron and nickel cations, and the deprived oxidation state of the metal cations accelerates the electrocatalytic performance.
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- Taeoh Kang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.,Department of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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Chen D, Wang X, Liang J, Zhang Z, Chen W. A Novel Electrospinning Polyacrylonitrile Separator with Dip-Coating of Zeolite and Phenoxy Resin for Li-ion Batteries. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11040267. [PMID: 33917680 PMCID: PMC8068060 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Commercial separators (polyolefin separators) for lithium-ion batteries still have defects such as low thermostability and inferior interface compatibility, which result in serious potential safety distress and poor electrochemical performance. Zeolite/Polyacrylonitrile (Z/PAN) composite separators have been fabricated by electrospinning a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane and then dip-coating it with zeolite (ZSM-5). Different from commercial separators, the Z/PAN composite separators exhibit high electrolyte uptake, excellent ionic conductivity, and prominent thermal stability. Specifically, the Z/PAN-1.5 separator exhibits the best performance, with a high electrolyte uptake of 308.1% and an excellent ionic conductivity of 2.158 mS·cm-1. The Z/PAN-1.5 separator may mechanically shrink less than 10% when held at 180 °C for 30 min, proving good thermal stability. Compared with the pristine PAN separator, the Li/separator/LiFePO4 cells with the Z/PAN-1.5 composite separator have excellent high-rate discharge capacity (102.2 mAh·g-1 at 7 C) and favorable cycling performance (144.9 mAh·g-1 at 0.5 C after 100 cycles). Obviously, the Z/PAN-1.5 separator holds great promise in furthering the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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- Danxia Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.C.); (Z.Z.); (W.C.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.C.); (Z.Z.); (W.C.)
- Correspondence: (X.W.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, USA
- Correspondence: (X.W.); (J.L.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.C.); (Z.Z.); (W.C.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.C.); (Z.Z.); (W.C.)
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Ilnicka A, Skorupska M, Tyc M, Kowalska K, Kamedulski P, Zielinski W, Lukaszewicz JP. Green algae and gelatine derived nitrogen rich carbon as an outstanding competitor to Pt loaded carbon catalysts. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7084. [PMID: 33782447 PMCID: PMC8007801 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86507-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of effective catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a significant challenge in energy conversion systems, e.g., Zn-air batteries. Herein, green-algae- and gelatine-derived porous, nitrogen-rich carbons were extensively investigated as electrode materials for electrochemical catalytic reactions. These carbon-based catalysts were designed and optimized to create a metal-free catalyst via templating, carbonization, and subsequent removal of the template. The additional incorporation of graphene improved electronic conductivity and enhanced the electrochemical catalytic reaction. Porous carbons with heteroatoms were used as effective platinum-free ORR electrocatalysts for energy conversion; the presence of nitrogen in the carbon provided more active sites for ORR. Our catalyst also displayed notable durability in a rechargeable Zn-air battery energy system. More importantly, the nitrogen-containing porous carbons were found to have comparable ORR performance in alkaline media to commercially available electrocatalysts. The manuscript demonstrates that nitrogen atom insertion is an appropriate approach when aiming to eliminate noble metals from the synthesis route. N-doped carbons are competitive materials compared to reference platinum-based catalysts.
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- Anna Ilnicka
- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100, Torun, Poland
- Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Wilenska 4, 87-100, Torun, Poland
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Kaedi F, Yavari Z, Abbasian AR, Asmaei M, Kerman K, Noroozifar M. Synergistic influence of mesoporous spinel nickel ferrite on the electrocatalytic activity of nano-structured palladium. RSC Adv 2021; 11:11813-11820. [PMID: 35423759 PMCID: PMC8696967 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10944d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Structure and surface area are critical factors for catalysts in fuel cells. Hence, a spinel nickel ferrite mesoporous (SNFM) is prepared via the solution combustion technique, an efficient and one-step synthesis. Dynamic X-ray analysis has clarified the structural properties of SNFM. The grain size of SNFM is determined to be ∼11.6 nm. The specific surface area (87.69 m2. g-1) of SNFM is obtained via the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. The Barrett-Joyner-Halenda pore size distributions revealed that the size of the mesopores in as-synthesized SNFM mainly falls in the size range of 2-16 nm. Scanning electron microscopy studies showed the regularities involved during porous-structure formation. SNFM is employed as the support for nano-structured palladium (PdNS). Field emission scanning electron microscope studies of PdNS-SNFM showed the deposition of PdNS in cavities and on/in the pores of SNFM. The electrochemical surface area obtained for PdNS-SNFM is about 27 times larger than that of PdNS via cyclic voltammetry. The electrochemical studies are utilized to study the features and catalytic performance of PdNS-SNFM in the electro-oxidation of diverse small organic fuels, whereas the electrooxidation of diethylene glycol is reported for first-time.
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- Fariba Kaedi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan and Baluchestan Zahedan P.O. Box 98135-674 Iran +98-54-3341-6888 +98-54-3341-6464
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan and Baluchestan Zahedan P.O. Box 98135-674 Iran +98-54-3341-6888 +98-54-3341-6464
- Renewable Energies Research Institute, University of Sistan and Baluchestan Zahedan Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan Zahedan Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan Zahedan Iran
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Toronto Ontario M1C 1A4 Canada
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Toronto Ontario M1C 1A4 Canada
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Physical Vapor Deposited [Co:Cd-(dtc)2]/SnO2 Dual Semiconductor Systems: Synthesis, Characterization and Photo-Electrochemistry. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-01927-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sathiskumar C, Meesala L, Kumar P, Rao BR, John NS, Matte HSSR. Waste to wealth: spent catalyst as an efficient and stable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for zinc–air batteries. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS 2021; 5:1406-1414. [DOI: 10.1039/d1se00007a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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The spent catalysts obtained from catalytic decomposition of methane are often considered as waste and typically subjected to energy intensive processes such as high-temperature combustion for recycling or chemical treatment for metal reclamation.
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
- Bengaluru-560013
- India
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Naik KM, Higuchi E, Inoue H. Pt nanoparticle-decorated two-dimensional oxygen-deficient TiO 2 nanosheets as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:11055-11062. [PMID: 32400843 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr02092c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Developing novel hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts with high activity, high stability and low cost is of great importance for the ever-broader applications of hydrogen energy. Among the conventionally used platinum-based heterogeneous catalysts, the high consumption and low utilization efficiency of precious platinum are the most crucial issues. Herein we present a facile approach to prepare an effective HER catalyst with platinum nanoparticles dispersed on oxygen-deficient TiO2-x nanosheets (NSs). The fabricated Pt-TiO2-x NS electrocatalyst shows an overpotential of 35 mV at 10 mA cm-2 for the HER in 0.5 M H2SO4, which is highly comparable to that of commercial Pt/C (34 mV). More attractively, the Pt-TiO2-x NS electrocatalyst largely enhanced the mass activity (MA) of Pt and electrochemical stability compared to commercial Pt/C. The excellent HER performance of Pt-TiO2-x NSs is attributed to the synergetic effect between highly dispersed Pt species and TiO2-x NSs with oxygen vacancies, which enhances both electrocatalytic activity and durability over a wide pH range. This strategy can provide insights into constructing highly efficient catalysts and their support for different energy-related applications.
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- Keerti M Naik
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan.
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Rational Design of Spinel Oxide Nanocomposites with Tailored Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Reactions for ZincAir Batteries. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10093165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The unique physical and chemical properties of spinels have made them highly suitable electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction (OER & ORR). Zinc–air batteries (ZABs), which are safer and more cost-effective power sources than commercial lithium-ion batteries, hinge on ORR and OER. The slow kinetics of the air electrode reduce its high theoretical energy density and specific capacity, which limits its practical applications. Thus, tuning the performance of the electrocatalyst and cathode architecture is vital for improving the performance of ZABs, which calls for exploring spinel, a material that delivers improved performance. However, the structure–activity relationship of spinel is still unclear because there is a lack of extensive information about it. This study was performed to address the promising potential of spinel as the bifunctional electrocatalyst in ZABs based on an in-depth understanding of spinel structure and active sites at the atomic level.
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Sathiskumar C, Alex C, John NS. Nickel Cobalt Phosphite Nanorods Decorated with Carbon Nanotubes as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts in Alkaline Medium with a High Yield of Hydrogen Peroxide. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences Jalahalli Bengaluru 560013 India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences Jalahalli Bengaluru 560013 India
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Chen J, Ling Y, Lu Z, Huai X, Qin F, Zhang Z. Sandwich-like NiOx/NiCo2O4/Co3O4 nanoflakes enable efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysis. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.134753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Majee R, Islam QA, Bhattacharyya S. Surface Charge Modulation of Perovskite Oxides at the Crystalline Junction with Layered Double Hydroxide for a Durable Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:35853-35862. [PMID: 31490056 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b09299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Perovskite oxides have emerged as promising oxygen electrocatalysts for fuel cells and batteries, yet their catalytic activity and long-term stability are under debate because of local surface alterations and instabilities under sustained oxidative potential. Interconnected particles (40 nm) of Ba0.6Sr0.4Co0.79Fe0.21O2.67 (BSCF) are decorated by 10-50 wt % Ni0.6Fe0.4(OH)x [NiFe] layered double hydroxide (LDH) sheets via polyethylenimine linkage. This composite renders modulation of surface charges through Coulombic interaction and provides a leeway for electron mobility between the two components, which bestows relief to the BSCF surface from oxidative degradation. NiFe-LDH (25 wt %) bound to BSCF (BSCF/NiFe-25) is found to be the optimized bifunctional composite after considering the total overpotential of oxygen evolution and reduction reactions. With BSCF/NiFe-25 at the air electrode of a prototype-rechargeable Zn-air battery, a low discharge-charge voltage gap (1.16 V at 10 mA cm-2), unaltered cyclic stability over 100 h, and an energy density of 776.3 mW·h·gZn-1 are achieved. BSCF/NiFe-25 outperforms BSCF and is comparable to 20% Pt/C-RuO2 cathodes in all the standard figures of merit. Our work presents a general strategy to circumvent the reconstructions of perovskite oxide surface under oxidative potentials, by creating highly active, stable, and inexpensive bifunctional composite electrocatalysts for future electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices.
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- Rahul Majee
- Department of Chemical Sciences, and Centre for Advanced Functional Materials , Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata , Mohanpur 741246 , India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and Centre for Advanced Functional Materials , Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata , Mohanpur 741246 , India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, and Centre for Advanced Functional Materials , Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata , Mohanpur 741246 , India
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Kim EB, Abdullah, Ameen S, Akhtar MS, Shin HS. Environment-friendly and highly sensitive dichloromethane chemical sensor fabricated with ZnO nanopyramids-modified electrode. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2019.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Li M, Zhong K, Zhang L, Wang S, Zhang H, Huang Y, Chen S, Mai H, Zhang N. Cobalt‐based Catalysts Modified Cathode for Enhancing Bioelectricity Generation and Wastewater Treatment in Air‐breathing Cathode Microbial Fuel Cells. ELECTROANAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201900161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Meng Li
- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
- School of Environment and EnergySouth China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Civil EngineeringGuangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
- Guangzhou University-Linköping University Research Center on Urban Sustainable DevelopmentGuangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringGuangzhou University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Guangzhou 510006 PR China
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Yu C, Lu J, Luo L, Xu F, Shen PK, Tsiakaras P, Yin S. Bifunctional catalysts for overall water splitting: CoNi oxyhydroxide nanosheets electrodeposited on titanium sheets. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.01.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Qin Q, Chen L, Wei T, Wang Y, Liu X. Ni/NiM2O4 (M = Mn or Fe) supported on N-doped carbon nanotubes as trifunctional electrocatalysts for ORR, OER and HER. Catal Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cy02504e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The NCNT/Ni–NiM2O4 (M = Mn or Fe) exhibit excellent trifunctional electrocatalytic performance for ORR, OER and HER.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qing Qin
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao 266042
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao 266042
- P. R. China
| | - Tao Wei
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao 266042
- P. R. China
| | - Yimeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao 266042
- P. R. China
| | - Xien Liu
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
- Qingdao 266042
- P. R. China
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