4.7 Article

Corrosive-coordinate engineering to construct 2D-3D nanostructure with trace Pt as efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Chemistry, Applied

Au core-PtAu alloy shell nanowires for formic acid electrolysis

Qi Xue et al.

Summary: Efficient electrochemical hydrogen production and formic acid oxidation have been achieved through the precise synthesis of ultrafine Au core-PtAu alloy shell nanowires. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the Au-riched PtAu alloy structure can enhance the catalytic activity. This work provides new insights into electrochemical hydrogen production.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Theory-oriented screening and discovery of advanced energy transformation materials in electrocatalysis

Hongyu Jing et al.

Summary: This review comprehensively outlines the latest progress of theory-guided design of advanced energy transformation materials, with a focus on the study of single atoms in various power devices and electrocatalytic conversion reactions related to energy. The electronic structure, interaction mechanism, and reaction activation path are discussed, and experimental synthesis strategies, structural recognition, and electrocatalytic performance are determined. Some viewpoints into the current issues and future design concept are also provided.

ADVANCED POWDER MATERIALS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Surface carbon layer controllable Ni3Fe particles confined in hierarchical N-doped carbon framework boosting oxygen evolution reaction

Zhijuan Li et al.

Summary: In this study, a promising strategy utilizing organometallic coordination polymers is proposed to construct highly active and stable catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). By controlling the thickness of the carbon layer, the optimized Ni3Fe@N-C catalyst exhibits low overpotentials, improved kinetics, and long-term stability. This research provides a new approach for developing efficient and cost-effective catalysts.

ADVANCED POWDER MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Water Dissociation Kinetic-Oriented Design of Nickel Sulfides via Tailored Dual Sites for Efficient Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution

Jinsong Wang et al.

Summary: The study investigates the modulation of adsorption energy and electronic structure of a catalyst surface using nonmetal elements, showing a correlation between adsorption energy and metal and nonmetal centers to enhance current density and activity. Experimental evidence demonstrates that F-doping can accelerate reaction kinetics, providing new insights for the design of alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Lattice Matching Growth of Conductive Hierarchical Porous MOF/LDH Heteronanotube Arrays for Highly Efficient Water Oxidation

Ying Wang et al.

Summary: A lattice-matching growth strategy is demonstrated for conductive MOF/LDH heteronanotube arrays, enabling ultraefficient oxygen evolution reaction. The optimized heteronanotube arrays exhibit extraordinary electrocatalytic activity and show promise as practical materials for water electrolysis.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Corrosion Engineering on Iron Foam toward Efficiently Electrocatalytic Overall Water Splitting Powered by Sustainable Energy

Zexing Wu et al.

Summary: This work presents a facile and industrially compatible corrosion strategy for the rapid synthesis of amorphous RuO2-decorated FeOOH nanosheets. The FF-Na-Ru electrode is superhydrophilic and aerophobic, ensuring intimate contact with the electrolyte and facilitating the escape of gas bubbles during the electrocatalytic process. Strong electronic interactions between RuO2 and FeOOH dramatically improve the electrochemical interfacial properties, leading to excellent catalytic activity towards the hydrogen evolution reaction and overall water-splitting.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Kinetically Controlled, Scalable Synthesis of γ-FeOOH Nanosheet Arrays on Nickel Foam toward Efficient Oxygen Evolution: The Key Role of In-Situ-Generated γ-NiOOH

Ke Wang et al.

Summary: A kinetically controlled hydrolysis strategy was proposed for the scalable synthesis of gamma-FeOOH nanosheets arrays with enhanced structural stability on diverse substrates. The systematic elucidation of the underlying mechanisms for the growth of gamma-FeOOH NAs associated with their structural evolution was achieved through alkalinity-controlled synthesis and time-dependent experiments.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Boosting interfacial charge transfer for alkaline hydrogen evolution via rational interior Se modification

Yi Liu et al.

Summary: By using Se-doped phosphides inside nitrogen-doped carbon as catalysts, this study successfully improved the performance of electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media. Experimental and theoretical calculations showed that the CoSe phase generated by Se modification facilitated faster charge transfer and optimized the rate-determining step, enhancing the reaction kinetics of the catalyst.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Holey platinum nanotubes for ethanol electrochemical reforming in aqueous solution

Tian-Jiao Wang et al.

Summary: The study presents a facile self-template pyrolysis strategy at high temperature to synthesize one-dimensionally holey Pt nanotubes (Pt-hNTs), which exhibit superior electroactivity and durability for catalyzing ethanol electrooxidation and hydrogen evolution reaction. The hollow and holey structure of Pt-hNTs contribute to their clean surface and energy-saving strategy for electrochemical hydrogen production, presenting a new approach for efficient and sustainable catalysis.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Short-Range Ordered Iridium Single Atoms Integrated into Cobalt Oxide Spinel Structure for Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation

Jieqiong Shan et al.

Summary: This study proposes a method to integrate noble metal atoms into the lattice of transition metal oxides to create a new type of hybrid structure, showing that iridium single atoms can be effectively accommodated into cobalt spinel oxide. The resultant catalyst exhibits significantly higher electrocatalytic activity under acidic conditions, with improved corrosion resistance and oxidative potentials. This work eliminates the close-packing limitation of noble metals and offers promising opportunities for creating analogues with desired topologies for various catalytic applications.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

In Situ Anchoring Polymetallic Phosphide Nanoparticles within Porous Prussian Blue Analogue Nanocages for Boosting Oxygen Evolution Catalysis

Guangxun Zhang et al.

Summary: By designing NiCoFe-P-NP@ NiCoFe-PBA nanocages with porous surfaces and synergistic effects between pMP-NPs and PBA cyano groups, significantly enhanced catalytic activity for OER was achieved. This study not only offers a strategy for in situ anchoring pMP-NPs on PBA nanocages but also provides a new insight into optimizing Gibbs free energy of OER by regulating electron transfer from metallic phosphides to PBA substrate.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Corrosion formation and phase transformation of nickel-iron hydroxide nanosheets array for efficient water oxidation

Lanqian Gong et al.

Summary: Designing earth-abundant electrocatalysts with high performance towards water oxidation is crucial for sustainable energy technologies. This study develops a facile natural corrosion approach to fabricate nickel-iron hydroxides for water oxidation, demonstrating outstanding activity and stability. Experimental and theoretical results suggest that the corrosion-induced formation and transformation of hydroxides would account for the excellent performance of the electrode. This work not only provides an interesting corrosion approach for the fabrication of excellent water oxidation electrode, but also bridges traditional corrosion engineering and novel materials fabrication, offering insights into innovative principles for nanomaterials and energy technologies.

NANO RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sub-2 nm Ultrathin and Robust 2D FeNi Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets Packed with 1D FeNi-MOFs for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis

Fuqin Zheng et al.

Summary: A facile strategy was proposed to fabricate 2D FeNi layered double hydroxide nanosheets packed with 1D sword-like FeNi-MOFs using FeNi-LDH as a semi-sacrificial template. The composite exhibited enhanced OER electrocatalytic performance due to its unique 2D/1D combined structure, with low overpotential, small Tafel slope, and high long-term durability, providing a new way to fabricate advanced catalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Corrosion-Engineered Mo-Containing FeCo-(oxy)hydroxide Electrocatalysts for Superior Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Juan Luo et al.

Summary: 3D metal oxide/hydroxides have shown great promise as catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction. By using a corrosion engineering method, FeCo-(oxy)hydroxide nanosheet arrays containing Mo were successfully synthesized on Fe foam, demonstrating superior catalytic performance with an ultralow overpotential of 212 mV to reach a current density of 100 mA cm(-2). This method is universal and can be easily extended to other metal oxide composites, making it a favorable direction for the development of high-activity and cost-effective electrocatalysts.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Materials Science, Composites

Nanocarbon encapsulating Ni-doped MoP/graphene composites for highly improved electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction

Lin Zhang et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel hybrid nanostructure electrocatalyst, which significantly enhances the activity and stability of hydrogen evolution reaction through regulating composition and interfacial interactions. The optimal hybrid electrocatalyst exhibits outstanding performance in alkaline electrolyte, contributing to the exploration of a new family of non-precious metal-based electrocatalysts.

COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Strategies on improving the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution performances of metal phosphides

Wenli Yu et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the recent advances in the development of metal phosphides as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts, focusing on their synthesis and methods to enhance their electrocatalytic activity, while also highlighting the crucial issues and challenges for future development.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Fe/Co and Ni/Co-pentlandite type electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Mathias Smialkowski et al.

Summary: Metal-rich transition metal sulfides have gained attention as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction due to their ability to overcome challenges faced by sulfide-rich metal catalysts. This study demonstrates the synthesis, characterization, and electrocatalytic investigation of ternary metal-rich sulfide composites with pentlandite-type structures. Stoichiometric variation in these composites significantly influences their electrochemical activation/deactivation behavior, with Co-deficient composites showing improved performance in HER compared to Co9S8. Additionally, Ni/Co compounds generally exhibit higher catalytic activities towards HER than Fe/Co compounds.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

3D ordered mesoporous cobalt ferrite phosphides for overall water splitting

Yarong Huang et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Spontaneous Synthesis of Silver-Nanoparticle-Decorated Transition-Metal Hydroxides for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Zhao Zhang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Puffing quaternary FexCoyNi1-x-yP nanoarray via kinetically controlled alkaline etching for robust overall water splitting

Haiqing Wang et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Progress on Two-dimensional Electrocatalysis

Wensheng Fang et al.

CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES (2020)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Sustainable synthesis of supported metal nanocatalysts for electrochemical hydrogen evolution

Qian Chen et al.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electronic Metal-Support Interaction of Single-Atom Catalysts and Applications in Electrocatalysis

Jiarui Yang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Interface Engineering of MoS2 for Electrocatalytic Performance Optimization for Hydrogen Generation via Urea Electrolysis

Zexing Wu et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Green synthesis of NiFe LDH/Ni foam at room temperature for highly efficient electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction

Hongchao Yang et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ni-foam supported Co(OH)F and Co-P nanoarrays for energy-efficient hydrogen production via urea electrolysis

Min Song et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

An efficient and pH-universal ruthenium-based catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Javeed Mahmood et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Active Electrocatalysis of the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Cobalt Phosphide Nanoparticles**

Eric J. Popczun et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Catalyzing the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) with Molybdenum Sulfide Nanomaterials

Jesse D. Benck et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2014)