Journal
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
Volume 15, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01159-6
Keywords
Glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR); Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); CuO; Oxidative reconstruction; Electronic modification
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A highly efficient and selective non-noble metal-based catalyst S-CuO/CF has been developed for glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) at low potentials, with promising comprehensive performance in an asymmetric coupled electrolytic cell. The research also proposes a detailed reaction pathway of S-doped CuO surface promoting GOR to produce formic acid and glycolic acid, providing valuable insights for the development of transition metal-based electrocatalysts for GOR.
Glycerol (electrochemical) oxidation reaction (GOR) producing organic small molecule acid and coupling with hydrogen evolution reaction is a critical aspect of ensuring balanced glycerol capacity and promoting hydrogen generation on a large scale. However, the development of highly efficient and selective non-noble metal-based GOR electrocatalysts is still a key problem. Here, an S-doped CuO nanorod array catalyst (S-CuO/CF) constructed by sulfur leaching and oxidative remodeling is used to drive GOR at low potentials: It requires potentials of only 1.23 and 1.33 V versus RHE to provide currents of 100 and 500 mA cm(-2), respectively. Moreover, it shows satisfactory comprehensive performance (at 100 mA cm(-2), V-cell = 1.37 V) when assembled as the anode in asymmetric coupled electrolytic cell. Furthermore, we propose a detailed cycle reaction pathway (in alkaline environment) of S-doped CuO surface promoting GOR to produce formic acid and glycolic acid. Among them, the C-C bond breaking and lattice oxygen deintercalation steps frequently involved in the reaction pathway are the key factors to determine the catalytic performance and product selectivity. This research provides valuable guidance for the development of transition metal-based electrocatalysts for GOR and valuable insights into the glycerol oxidation cycle reaction pathway.
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