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Herreros-Lucas C, Vila-Fungueiriño JM, Giménez-López MDC. Electrochemically Versatile Graphite Nanoplatelets Prepared by a Straightforward, Highly Efficient, and Scalable Route. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:21375-21383. [PMID: 37015345 PMCID: PMC10165606 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
Nanostructured carbon materials with tailor-made structures (e.g., morphology, topological defect, dopant, and surface area) are of significant interest for a variety of applications. However, the preparation method selected for obtaining these tailor-made structures determines the area of application, precluding their use in other technological areas of interest. Currently, there is a lack of simple and low-cost methodologies versatile enough for obtaining freestanding carbon nanostructures that can be used in either energy storage or chemical detection. Here, a novel methodology for the development of a versatile electrochemically active platform based on freestanding graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) has been developed by exploiting the interiors of hollow carbon nanofibers (CNF) comprising nanographene stacks using dry ball-milling. Even though ball-milling could be considered as a universal method for any carbonaceous material, often, it is not as simple (one step, no purification, and no solvents), efficient (just GNP without tubular structures), and quick (just 20 min) as the sustainable method developed in this work, free of surfactants and stabilizer agents. We demonstrate that the freestanding GNP developed in this work (with an average thickness of 3.2 nm), due to the selective edge functionalization with the minimal disruption of the basal plane, can act either as a supercapacitor or as a chemical sensor, showing both a dramatic improvement in the charge storage ability of more than 30 times and an enhanced detection of electrochemically active molecules such as ascorbic acid with a 236 mV potential shift with respect to CNF in both cases. As shown here, GNP stand as an excellent versatile alternative compared to the standard commercially available carbon-based materials. Overall, our approach paves the way for the discovery of new nanocarbon-based electrochemical active platforms with a wide electrochemical applicability.
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- Carlos Herreros-Lucas
- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CiQUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CiQUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CiQUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K
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Yusuf BA, Yaseen W, Xie M, Zayyan RS, Muhammad AI, Nankya R, Xie J, Xu Y. Recent advances in understanding and design of efficient hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water splitting: A comprehensive review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 311:102811. [PMID: 36436436 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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An unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels is the primary cause of the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn lead to climate change. Green hydrogen (H2), which may be generated by electrolyzing water with renewable power sources, is a possible substitute for fossil fuels. On the other hand, the increasing intricacy of hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts that are presently being explored makes it more challenging to integrate catalytic theories, catalytic fabrication procedures, and characterization techniques. This review will initially present the thermodynamics, kinetics, and associated electrical and structural characteristics for HER electrocatalysts before highlighting design approaches for the electrocatalysts. Secondly, an in-depth discussion regarding the rational design, synthesis, mechanistic insight, and performance improvement of electrocatalysts is centered on both the intrinsic and extrinsic influences. Thirdly, the most recent technological advances in electrocatalytic water-splitting approaches are described. Finally, the difficulties and possibilities associated with generating extremely effective HER electrocatalysts for water-splitting applications are discussed.
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Le AQH, Nguyen NNT, Tran HD, Nguyen VH, Tran LH. A TiO 2@MWCNTs nanocomposite photoanode for solar-driven water splitting. Beilstein J Nanotechnol 2022; 13:1520-1530. [PMID: 36605608 PMCID: PMC9764854 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A TiO2@MWCNTs (multi-wall carbon nanotubes) nanocomposite photoanode is prepared for photoelectrochemical water splitting in this study. The physical and photoelectrochemical properties of the photoanode are characterized using field emission-scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and linear sweep voltammetry. The results show that the TiO2@MWCNTs nanocomposite has an optical bandgap of 2.5 eV, which is a significant improvement in visible-light absorption capability compared to TiO2 (3.14 eV). The cyclic voltammograms show that incorporating TiO2 with the MWCNTs leads to a decrease in the electrical double layer, thereby facilitating the electron transfer rate in the TiO2@MWCNTs electrode. Moreover, the current density of the photoelectrochemical electrode formed by TiO2@MWCNTs under solar irradiation is significantly higher than that prepared by TiO2 (vs Ag/AgCl). The low charge capacity of the TiO2@MWCNTs electrode-electrolyte interface hinders the recombination of the photogenerated electrons and holes, which contributes to the enhancement of the solar-to-hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency. The average STH conversion efficiency of the TiO2@MWCNTs electrode under solar exposure from 6 AM to 5 PM is 11.1%, 8.88 times higher than that of a TiO2 electrode. The findings suggested TiO2@MWCNTs is a feasible nanomaterial to fabricate the photoanode using photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar irradiation.
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- Anh Quynh Huu Le
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resource and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resource and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Aati S, Chauhan A, Shrestha B, Rajan SM, Aati H, Fawzy A. Development of 3D printed dental resin nanocomposite with graphene nanoplatelets enhanced mechanical properties and induced drug-free antimicrobial activity. Dent Mater 2022; 38:1921-1933. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Liu F, Shi C, Guo X, He Z, Pan L, Huang Z, Zhang X, Zou J. Rational Design of Better Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting: A Review. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2022; 9:e2200307. [PMID: 35435329 PMCID: PMC9218766 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The excessive dependence on fossil fuels contributes to the majority of CO2 emissions, influencing on the climate change. One promising alternative to fossil fuels is green hydrogen, which can be produced through water electrolysis from renewable electricity. However, the variety and complexity of hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts currently studied increases the difficulty in the integration of catalytic theory, catalyst design and preparation, and characterization methods. Herein, this review first highlights design principles for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts, presenting the thermodynamics, kinetics, and related electronic and structural descriptors for HER. Second, the reasonable design, preparation, mechanistic understanding, and performance enhancement of electrocatalysts are deeply discussed based on intrinsic and extrinsic effects. Third, recent advancements in the electrocatalytic water splitting technology are further discussed briefly. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of the development of highly efficient hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water splitting are proposed.
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- Fan Liu
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of the Ministry of EducationSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
- Collaborative Innovative Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)Tianjin300072China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin UniversityNingboZhejiang315201China
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Ramos Ramón JA, Álvarez Gallegos A, Silva Martínez S, Agarwal V. Enhanced photocatalytic performance and reusability of N-doped carbon dots/zinc oxide hybrid nanostructures. Nanotechnology 2021; 32:385703. [PMID: 34010824 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac02e9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We report the fabrication of nitrogen-doped carbon dots-zinc oxide hybrid (NCDs-ZnO) nanostructures utilizing simple chemical procedures. The role of NCDs in ZnO nanostructured matrix has been analyzed through XRD, SEM, FTIR and PL characterization techniques. The introduction of NCDs was found to modify not only their aspect ratio, observed by a reduction in the preferredc-axis growth compared to thea- andb-axis, but also induced an additional emission around 441 nm, which is typical of NCDs. The hybrid nanostructures were utilized as catalyst for methylene blue dye degradation showing a 95% degradation after 2 h of UV irradiation in comparison to the ∼70% degradation obtained by utilizing pristine ZnO, while the dye half-life (t1/2) was reduced by ∼65% by utilizing NCDs-ZnO hybrid nanostructures when compared to the pristine ZnO. The reusability of the fabricated hybrid structures was tested up to eight times with no significant loss in their photocatalytic performance (>90%). The stability of the hybrid structures was verified through Z-potential measurements prior and after reutilization. Excellent reusability and simple processing presented by NCDs-ZnO hybrid nanostructures makes them promising for industrial level photocatalyst for the waste water treatment.
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- J A Ramos Ramón
- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62207, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62207, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62207, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62207, Mexico
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Yang L, Yang X, Yu L, Lv R. Defect Engineering of van der Waals Solids for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Chem Asian J 2020; 15:3682-3695. [PMID: 33052025 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202000869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Van der Waals solids with tunable band gaps and interfacial properties have been regarded as a class of promising active materials for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, due to the anisotropic features, their basal planes are usually electrochemically inert, only a few unsaturated edge atoms could serve as active centers to actuate H2 generation. Hence, material utilization and productivity efficiency are insufficient for practical applications. Recently, diverse defects have been confirmed to enable tailoring atomic configurations and electronic properties of van der Waals solids, thus triggering their superior catalytic activity of in-plane atoms while introducing high amount of new active sites. In this minireview, we summarize the state-of-the-art progress of defect engineering in van der Waals solids for HER, focusing in particular on their advantages in material modification and corresponding catalytic mechanisms. We also propose the challenges and perspectives of these catalytic materials in terms of both experimental synthesis and fundamental understanding of the defect structures.
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- Leping Yang
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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