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Lin F, Li M, Zeng L, Luo M, Guo S. Intermetallic Nanocrystals for Fuel-Cells-Based Electrocatalysis. Chem Rev 2023; 123:12507-12593. [PMID: 37910391 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Electrocatalysis underpins the renewable electrochemical conversions for sustainability, which further replies on metallic nanocrystals as vital electrocatalysts. Intermetallic nanocrystals have been known to show distinct properties compared to their disordered counterparts, and been long explored for functional improvements. Tremendous progresses have been made in the past few years, with notable trend of more precise engineering down to an atomic level and the investigation transferring into more practical membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which motivates this timely review. After addressing the basic thermodynamic and kinetic fundamentals, we discuss classic and latest synthetic strategies that enable not only the formation of intermetallic phase but also the rational control of other catalysis-determinant structural parameters, such as size and morphology. We also demonstrate the emerging intermetallic nanomaterials for potentially further advancement in energy electrocatalysis. Then, we discuss the state-of-the-art characterizations and representative intermetallic electrocatalysts with emphasis on oxygen reduction reaction evaluated in a MEA setup. We summarize this review by laying out existing challenges and offering perspective on future research directions toward practicing intermetallic electrocatalysts for energy conversions.
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- Fangxu Lin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Guo J, Liu W, Fu X, Jiao S. Wet-chemistry synthesis of two-dimensional Pt- and Pd-based intermetallic electrocatalysts for fuel cells. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:8508-8531. [PMID: 37114369 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00955f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) noble-metal-based nanomaterials have attracted tremendous attention and have widespread promising applications as a result of their unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties. Especially, 2D Pt- and Pd-based intermetallic nanoplates (IMNPs) and nanosheets (IMNSs) are widely studied for fuel cell (FC)-related reactions, including the cathodic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and anodic formic acid, methanol and ethanol oxidation reactions (FAOR, MOR and EOR). Wet-chemistry synthesis is a powerful strategy to prepare metallic nanocrystals with well-controlled dispersity, size, and composition. In this review, a fundamental understanding of the FC-related reactions is firstly elaborated. Subsequently, the current wet-chemistry synthesis pathways for 2D Pt- and Pd-based IMNPs and IMNSs are briefly summarized, as well as their electrocatalytic applications including in the ORR, FAOR, MOR, and EOR. Finally, we provide an overview of the opportunities and current challenges and give our perspectives on the development of high-performance 2D Pt- and Pd-based intermetallic electrocatalysts towards FCs. We hope this review offers timely information on the synthesis of 2D Pt- and Pd-based IMNPs and IMNSs and provides guidance for the efficient synthesis and application of them.
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- Jingchun Guo
- Department of Experimental and Practical Teaching Management, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China.
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- Department of Experimental and Practical Teaching Management, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China.
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- Department of Experimental and Practical Teaching Management, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China.
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- School of Materials, Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Henan University, Jinming Avenue, Kaifeng 475001, China.
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Ji L, Luo S, Li L, Qian N, Li X, Li J, Huang J, Wu X, Zhang H, Yang D. Facile synthesis of defect-rich RuCu nanoflowers for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:861-868. [PMID: 36756518 PMCID: PMC9890511 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00840h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Developing high-performance electrocatalysts toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline media is highly desirable for industrial applications in the field of water splitting but is still challenging. Herein, we successfully synthesized RuCu nanoflowers (NFs) with tunable atomic ratios using a facile wet chemistry method. The Ru3Cu NFs need only 55 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm-2, which shows ideal durability with only 4 mV decay after 2000 cycles, largely outperforming the catalytic properties of commercial Pt/C. The Ru3Cu NFs comprise many nanosheets that can provide more active sites for HER. In addition, the introduction of Cu can modulate the electronic structure of Ru, facilitate water dissociation, and optimize H adsorption/desorption ability. Thus, the flower-like structure together with the proper incorporation of Cu boosts HER performance.
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- Liang Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
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- Sunrise Power Co., Ltd Dalian Liaoning 116024 People's Republic of China
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian Liaoning 116023 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
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- Sunrise Power Co., Ltd Dalian Liaoning 116024 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Power Semiconductor Materials and Devices, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center Hangzhou Zhejiang 311200 People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310027 People's Republic of China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Power Semiconductor Materials and Devices, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center Hangzhou Zhejiang 311200 People's Republic of China
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Xiao F, Wang YC, Wu ZP, Chen G, Yang F, Zhu S, Siddharth K, Kong Z, Lu A, Li JC, Zhong CJ, Zhou ZY, Shao M. Recent Advances in Electrocatalysts for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2006292. [PMID: 33749011 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The rapid progress of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells (AMFCs) has boosted the hydrogen economy concept via diverse energy applications in the past decades. For a holistic understanding of the development status of PEMFCs and AMFCs, recent advancements in electrocatalyst design and catalyst layer optimization, along with cell performance in terms of activity and durability in PEMFCs and AMFCs, are summarized here. The activity, stability, and fuel cell performance of different types of electrocatalysts for both oxygen reduction reaction and hydrogen oxidation reaction are discussed and compared. Research directions on the further development of active, stable, and low-cost electrocatalysts to meet the ultimate commercialization of PEMFCs and AMFCs are also discussed.
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- Fei Xiao
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, 511458, China
- Energy Institute, and Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- HKUST-Shenzhen Research Institute, No. 9 Yuexing 1st RD, South Area, Hi-tech Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Zhou M, Li C, Fang J. Noble-Metal Based Random Alloy and Intermetallic Nanocrystals: Syntheses and Applications. Chem Rev 2020; 121:736-795. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Ming Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13902, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13902, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13902, United States
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Luo S, Xu D, Li J, Huang Y, Li L, Li X, Wu X, Gao M, Yang D, Zhang H. Au-Doped intermetallic Pd3Pb wavy nanowires as highly efficient electrocatalysts toward the oxygen reduction reaction. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0ce00944j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Au-Doped intermetallic Pd3Pb wavy nanowires were synthesized and exhibited substantially enhanced properties for the oxygen reduction reaction relative to commercial Pt/C.
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- Sai Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- P. R. China
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