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Jiang H, Liang Z, Qiu H, Yi Y, Jiang S, Xu J, Wang W, Su C, Yang T. A High-Performance and Durable Direct-Ammonia Symmetrical Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with Nano La 0.6Sr 0.4Fe 0.7Ni 0.2Mo 0.1O 3-δ-Decorated Doped Ceria Electrode. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:673. [PMID: 38668167 PMCID: PMC11054718 DOI: 10.3390/nano14080673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer a significant advantage over other fuel cells in terms of flexibility in the choice of fuel. Ammonia stands out as an excellent fuel choice for SOFCs due to its easy transportation and storage, carbon-free nature and mature synthesis technology. For direct-ammonia SOFCs (DA-SOFCs), the development of anode catalysts that have efficient catalytic activity for both NH3 decomposition and H2 oxidation reactions is of great significance. Herein, we develop a Mo-doped La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Ni0.2O3-δ (La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.7Ni0.2Mo0.1O3-δ, LSFNM) material, and explore its potential as a symmetrical electrode for DA-SOFCs. After reduction, the main cubic perovskite phase of LSFNM remained unchanged, but some FeNi3 alloy nanoparticles and a small amount of SrLaFeO4 oxide phase were generated. Such reduced LSFNM exhibits excellent catalytic activity for ammonia decomposition due to the presence of FeNi3 alloy nanoparticles, ensuring that it can be used as an anode for DA-SOFCs. In addition, LSFNM shows high oxygen reduction reactivity, indicating that it can also be a cathode for DA-SOFCs. Consequently, a direct-ammonia symmetrical SOFC (DA-SSOFC) with the LSFNM-infiltrated doped ceria (LSFNM-SDCi) electrode delivers a superior peak power density (PPD) of 487 mW cm-2 at 800 °C when NH3 fuel is utilised. More importantly, because Mo doping greatly enhances the reduction stability of the material, the DA-SSOFC with the LSFN-MSDCi electrode exhibits strong operational stability without significant degradation for over 400 h at 700 °C.
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- Hao Jiang
- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (H.J.); (Z.L.); (H.Q.); (S.J.)
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (H.J.); (Z.L.); (H.Q.); (S.J.)
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (H.J.); (Z.L.); (H.Q.); (S.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Y.); (W.W.)
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (H.J.); (Z.L.); (H.Q.); (S.J.)
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Y.); (W.W.)
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (H.J.); (Z.L.); (H.Q.); (S.J.)
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- Future Technology School, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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Morales M, Rezayat M, García-González S, Mateo A, Jiménez-Piqué E. Ru-Ce 0.7Zr 0.3O 2-δ as an Anode Catalyst for the Internal Reforming of Dimethyl Ether in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:603. [PMID: 38607137 PMCID: PMC11013270 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The development of direct dimethyl ether (DME) solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) has several drawbacks, due to the low catalytic activity and carbon deposition of conventional Ni-zirconia-based anodes. In the present study, the insertion of 2.0 wt.% Ru-Ce0.7Zr0.3O2-δ (ruthenium-zirconium-doped ceria, Ru-CZO) as an anode catalyst layer (ACL) is proposed to be a promising solution. For this purpose, the CZO powder was prepared by the sol-gel synthesis method, and subsequently, nanoparticles of Ru (1.0-2.0 wt.%) were synthesized by the impregnation method and calcination. The catalyst powder was characterized by BET-specific surface area, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy with an energy-dispersive spectroscopy detector (FESEM-EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. Afterward, the catalytic activity of Ru-CZO catalyst was studied using DME partial oxidation. Finally, button anode-supported SOFCs with Ru-CZO ACL were prepared, depositing Ru-CZO onto the anode support and using an annealing process. The effect of ACL on the electrochemical performance of cells was investigated under a DME and air mixture at 750 °C. The results showed a high dispersion of Ru in the CZO solid solution, which provided a complete DME conversion and high yields of H2 and CO at 750 °C. As a result, 2.0 wt.% Ru-CZO ACL enhanced the cell performance by more than 20% at 750 °C. The post-test analysis of cells with ACL proved a remarkable resistance of Ru-CZO ACL to carbon deposition compared to the reference cell, evidencing the potential application of Ru-CZO as a catalyst as well as an ACL for direct DME SOFCs.
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- Miguel Morales
- Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (S.G.-G.); (A.M.); (E.J.-P.)
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (S.G.-G.); (A.M.); (E.J.-P.)
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (S.G.-G.); (A.M.); (E.J.-P.)
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (S.G.-G.); (A.M.); (E.J.-P.)
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (S.G.-G.); (A.M.); (E.J.-P.)
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE—Campus Diagonal Besòs, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, C/Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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Zhu S, Fan J, Li Z, Wu J, Xiao M, Du P, Wang X, Jia L. Metal exsolution from perovskite-based anodes in solid oxide fuel cells. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1062-1071. [PMID: 38167745 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05688k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are highly efficient and environmentally friendly devices for converting fuel into electrical energy. In this regard, metal nanoparticles (NPs) loaded onto the anode oxide play a crucial role due to their exceptional catalytic activity. NPs synthesized through exsolution exhibit excellent dispersion and stability, garnering significant attention for comprehending the exsolution process mechanism and consequently improving synthesis effectiveness. This review presents recent advancements in the exsolution process, focusing on the influence of oxygen vacancies, A-site defects, lattice strain, and phase transformation on the variation of the octahedral crystal field in perovskites. Moreover, we offer insights into future research directions to further enhance our understanding of the mechanism and achieve significant exsolution of NPs on perovskites.
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- Shasha Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- Yueyang Yumeikang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yueyang, 414100, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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Zamudio-García J, Porras-Vázquez JM, Losilla ER, Marrero-López D. Enhancing the Electrochemical Performance in Symmetrical Solid Oxide Cells through Nanoengineered Redox-Stable Electrodes with Exsolved Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:555-568. [PMID: 38145419 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Symmetrical solid oxide cells (SSOCs) have recently gained significant attention for their potential in energy conversion due to their simplified cell configuration, cost-effectiveness, and excellent reversibility. However, previous research efforts have mainly focused on improving the electrode performance of perovskite-type electrodes through different doping strategies, neglecting microstructural optimization. This work presents novel approaches for the nanostructural tailoring of (La0.8Sr0.2)0.95Fe1-xTixO3-δ (LSFTx, x = 0.2 and 0.4) electrodes using a single-step spray-pyrolysis deposition process. By incorporating these electrodes into a Ce0.9Gd0.1O1.95 (CGO) porous backbone or employing a nanocomposite architecture with nanoscale particle size, we achieved significant improvements in the polarization resistance (Rp) compared with traditional screen-printed electrodes. To further boost the fuel oxidation performance, a Ni-doping strategy, coupled with meticulous microstructural optimization, was implemented. The exsolution of Ni nanoparticles under reducing conditions resulted in remarkable Rp values as low as 0.34 and 0.11 Ω cm2 in air and wet H2 at 700 °C, respectively. Moreover, an electrolyte-supported cell with symmetrical electrodes demonstrated a stable maximum power density of 617 mW cm-2 at 800 °C. These findings highlight the importance of combining electrode composition optimization with advanced morphology control in the design of highly efficient and durable SSOCs.
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- Javier Zamudio-García
- Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Fysikvej, Building 310, 2800 Kongens, Lyngby, Denmark
- Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Cristalografía y Mineralogía, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Cristalografía y Mineralogía, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Cristalografía y Mineralogía, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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López-García A, Domínguez-Saldaña A, Carrillo AJ, Navarrete L, Valls MI, García-Baños B, Plaza-Gonzalez PJ, Catala-Civera JM, Serra JM. Microwave-Driven Exsolution of Ni Nanoparticles in A-Site Deficient Perovskites. ACS NANO 2023; 17:23955-23964. [PMID: 37974412 PMCID: PMC10722607 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Exsolution has emerged as a promising method for generating metallic nanoparticles, whose robustness and stability outperform those of more conventional deposition methods, such as impregnation. In general, exsolution involves the migration of transition metal cations, typically perovskites, under reducing conditions, leading to the nucleation of well-anchored metallic nanoparticles on the oxide surface with particular properties. There is growing interest in exploring alternative methods for exsolution that do not rely on high-temperature reduction via hydrogen. For example, utilizing electrochemical potentials or plasma technologies has shown promising results in terms of faster exsolution, leading to better dispersion of nanoparticles under milder conditions. To avoid limitations in scaling up exhibited by electrochemical cells and plasma-generation devices, we proposed a method based on pulsed microwave (MW) radiation to drive the exsolution of metallic nanoparticles. Here, we demonstrate the H2-free MW-driven exsolution of Ni nanoparticles from lanthanum strontium titanates, characterizing the mechanism that provides control over nanoparticle size and dispersion and enhanced catalytic activity and stability for CO2 hydrogenation. The presented method will enable the production of metallic nanoparticles with a high potential for scalability, requiring short exposure times and low temperatures.
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- Andrés López-García
- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
ITACA, Universitat Politècnica de
València, Camí de Vera, 46022 València, Spain
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- Instituto
de Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València, Spain
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Kim YH, Jeong H, Won BR, Jeon H, Park CH, Park D, Kim Y, Lee S, Myung JH. Nanoparticle Exsolution on Perovskite Oxides: Insights into Mechanism, Characteristics and Novel Strategies. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:33. [PMID: 38015283 PMCID: PMC10684483 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01258-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Supported nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention as a promising catalyst for achieving unique properties in numerous applications, including fuel cells, chemical conversion, and batteries. Nanocatalysts demonstrate high activity by expanding the number of active sites, but they also intensify deactivation issues, such as agglomeration and poisoning, simultaneously. Exsolution for bottom-up synthesis of supported nanoparticles has emerged as a breakthrough technique to overcome limitations associated with conventional nanomaterials. Nanoparticles are uniformly exsolved from perovskite oxide supports and socketed into the oxide support by a one-step reduction process. Their uniformity and stability, resulting from the socketed structure, play a crucial role in the development of novel nanocatalysts. Recently, tremendous research efforts have been dedicated to further controlling exsolution particles. To effectively address exsolution at a more precise level, understanding the underlying mechanism is essential. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the exsolution mechanism, with a focus on its driving force, processes, properties, and synergetic strategies, as well as new pathways for optimizing nanocatalysts in diverse applications.
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- Yo Han Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea.
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Mamun A, Kiari M, Sabantina L. A Recent Review of Electrospun Porous Carbon Nanofiber Mats for Energy Storage and Generation Applications. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:830. [PMID: 37888002 PMCID: PMC10608773 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13100830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Electrospun porous carbon nanofiber mats have excellent properties, such as a large surface area, tunable porosity, and excellent electrical conductivity, and have attracted great attention in energy storage and power generation applications. Moreover, due to their exceptional properties, they can be used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), membrane electrodes for fuel cells, catalytic applications such as oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs), hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs), and oxygen evolution reactions (OERs), and sensing applications such as biosensors, electrochemical sensors, and chemical sensors, providing a comprehensive insight into energy storage development and applications. This study focuses on the role of electrospun porous carbon nanofiber mats in improving energy storage and generation and contributes to a better understanding of the fabrication process of electrospun porous carbon nanofiber mats. In addition, a comprehensive review of various alternative preparation methods covering a wide range from natural polymers to synthetic carbon-rich materials is provided, along with insights into the current literature.
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- Al Mamun
- Junior Research Group “Nanomaterials”, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts, 33619 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Materials, University of Alicante, 03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Faculty of Apparel Engineering and Textile Processing, Berlin University of Applied Sciences—HTW Berlin, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, 12459 Berlin, Germany
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Wang Q, Ricote S, Chen M. Oxygen Electrodes for Protonic Ceramic Cells. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Xu M, Liu C, Naden AB, Früchtl H, Bühl M, Irvine JTS. Electrochemical Activation Applied to Perovskite Titanate Fibers to Yield Supported Alloy Nanoparticles for Electrocatalytic Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2204682. [PMID: 36372544 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Active bi-metallic nanoparticles are of key importance in catalysis and renewable energy. Here, the in situ formation of bi-metallic nanoparticles is investigated by exsolution on 200 nm diameter perovskite fibers. The B-site co-doped perovskite fibers display a high degree of exsolution, decorated with NiCo or Ni3 Fe bi-metallic nanoparticles with average diameter about 29 and 35 nm, respectively. The perovskite fibers are utilized as cathode materials in pure CO2 electrolysis cells due to their redox stability in the CO/CO2 atmosphere. After in situ electrochemical switching, the nanoparticles exsolved from the perovskite fiber demonstrate an enhanced performance in pure CO2 electrolysis. At 900 °C, the current density of solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) with 200 µm YSZ electrolyte supported NiFe doped perovskite fiber anode reaches 0.75 Acm-2 at 1.6 V superior to the NiCo doped perovskite fiber anode (about 1.5 times) in pure CO2 . According to DFT calculations (PBE-D3 level) the superior CO2 conversion on NiFe compared to NiCo bi-metallic species is related to an enhanced driving force for C-O cleavage under formation of CO chemisorbed on the nanoparticle and a reduced binding energy of CO required to release this product.
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- Min Xu
- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK
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Kim JK, Kim S, Kim S, Kim HJ, Kim K, Jung W, Han JW. Dynamic Surface Evolution of Metal Oxides for Autonomous Adaptation to Catalytic Reaction Environments. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2203370. [PMID: 35738568 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal oxides possessing distinctive physical/chemical properties due to different crystal structures and stoichiometries play a pivotal role in numerous current technologies, especially heterogeneous catalysis for production/conversion of high-valued chemicals and energy. To date, many researchers have investigated the effect of the structure and composition of these materials on their reactivity to various chemical and electrochemical reactions. However, metal oxide surfaces evolve from their initial form under dynamic reaction conditions due to the autonomous behaviors of the constituent atoms to adapt to the surrounding environment. Such nanoscale surface phenomena complicate reaction mechanisms and material properties, interrupting the clarification of the origin of functionality variations in reaction environments. In this review, the current findings on the spontaneous surface reorganization of metal oxides during reactions are categorized into three types: 1) the appearance of nano-sized second phase from oxides, 2) the (partial) encapsulation of oxide atoms toward supported metal surfaces, and 3) the oxide surface reconstruction with selective cation leaching in aqueous solution. Then their effects on each reaction are summarized in terms of activity and stability, providing novel insight for those who design metal-oxide-based catalytic materials.
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- Jun Kyu Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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Enhanced Electrolysis of CO2 with Metal–Oxide Interfaces in Perovskite Cathode in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The application of solid oxide electrolysis cell in CO2 electroreduction is a hot research topic at present, but the development of low−cost catalysts with high catalytic activity has always been a challenge for this work. Herein, we use NiCu alloy nanoparticles to modify the perovskite LSCM electrode to build a metal–oxide active interface to obtain high catalytic performance. At 850 °C, 4.66 mL min−1 cm−2 CO productivity and 97.7% Faraday current efficiency were obtained. In addition, the current remained stable during the 100 h long−term test, indicating that the active interface has the dual effect of improving catalytic performance and maintaining cell durability.
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Efficient and stable symmetrical solid oxide fuel cell via A-site non-stoichiometry. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yu W, Qi J, Hu X, Qiao S, Shang J, Liu L, Wang B, Tang L, Zhang W, Cheng Y. A-site deficient La 0.52Sr 0.28Ti 0.94Ni 0.06O 3by low-pulsed electric current treatment: achieved exsolution of B-site Ni nanoparticles and significant improvement of electrocatalytic properties. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:285703. [PMID: 35385834 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac64ac] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Perovskite materials with exsolved nanoparticles have a wide range of applications in energy conversion systems owing to their unique basal plane active sites and excellent catalytic properties. The introduction of A-site deficiency can help the formation of highly mobile oxygen vacancies and remarkably enhance the reducibility of Ni nanoparticles, thus significantly increasing electronic conductivity and catalytic activity simultaneously. Herein, we adopt pulsed electric current (PEC) treatment, a novel approach instead of the long-time high-temperature reduction technique, and for the first time review that the exsolution of minuscule Ni nanoparticles (8-20 nm) could be facilitated on Ni-doped La0.52Sr0.28Ti0.94Ni0.06O3(LSTN) anodes with A-site deficiency. Encouragingly, finding that low PEC can successfully lead to nanoparticle exsolution and show a significantly improved oxygen evolution reaction performance of LSTN-PEC (LSTN after PEC treatment) possessing A-site deficiency, the onset potential of LSTN-PEC (500 V) (LSTN after PEC treatment with 500 V-4 Hz-90 s) was advanced by 0.173 V, theRctvalue was reduced by 82.38 Ω·cm2, and the overpotential was also reduced by 73 mV.
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- Wenwen Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- Electron Microscopy Center, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun Jilin 130012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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- Electron Microscopy Center, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun Jilin 130012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou Liaoning 121001, People's Republic of China
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Seo J, Kim S, Jeon S, Kim S, Kim JH, Jung W. Nanoscale interface engineering for solid oxide fuel cells using atomic layer deposition. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1060-1073. [PMID: 36131774 PMCID: PMC9417260 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00852h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Atomic layer deposition (ALD), which is already actively used in the semiconductor industry, has been in the spotlight in various energy fields, such as batteries and fuel cells, given its unique ability to enable the nanoscale deposition of diverse materials with a variety of compositions onto complex 3D structures. In particular, with regard to ceramic fuel cells, ALD has attracted attention because it facilitates the manufacturing of thin and dense electrolytes. Furthermore, recently, electrode surfaces and electrode/electrolyte interface modification are arising as new research strategies to fabricate robust fuel cells. In this mini-review, we present a brief overview of ALD and recent studies that utilize ALD in ceramic fuel cells, such as manufacturing thin film electrolytes, stabilizing electrodes, functionalizing electrodes, and modifying the chemistry of electrode surfaces. We also propose research directions to expand the utility and functionality of the ALD techniques.
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- Jongsu Seo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Daejeon Republic of Korea
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