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Summary: Complex hollow electrocatalysts are considered promising solutions to accelerate the kinetics of hydrogen/oxygen evolution reaction, due to their advantageous features like abundant active sites, increased contact area, and shortened transport length.

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Summary: This study reports on a three-component heterostructured hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyst with ultra-high Pt mass activity. The catalyst consists of hollow PtCu alloy nanospheres supported on an array of WO3 on Cu foam. By utilizing the contamination from the Pt counter electrode, the authors were able to activate low-HER-activity materials, maximizing the utilization of Pt. The resulting catalyst exhibits ultrahigh Pt mass activity, outperforming commercial Pt/C catalysts and some state-of-the-art Pt-single-atom catalysts.

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Supports promote single-atom catalysts toward advanced electrocatalysis

Hui Xu et al.

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Synergistic improvement in electron transport and active sites exposure over RGO supported NiP/Fe4P for oxygen evolution reaction

Wenchang Zhuang et al.

Summary: Constructing 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) supported NiP/Fe4P nanosheets significantly improves the efficiency of electrocatalytic water splitting, showcasing excellent electrochemical stability.

IONICS (2022)

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Atomic Metal-Support Interaction Enables Reconstruction-Free Dual-Site Electrocatalyst

Huachuan Sun et al.

Summary: Real bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting should exhibit steady configuration without irreversible structural transformation or surface reconstruction. Through strong metal-support interaction, single-atom dispersed Ru catalysts decorating onto nickel-vanadium LDH scaffold show excellent HER and OER activities without the need for reconstruction. The proposed Ru/Ni3V-LDH is a stable bifunctional electrocatalyst with strong metal-support interaction, suitable for catalyzing water splitting reactions effectively.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

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Surface Phase Engineering Modulated Iron-Nickel Nitrides/Alloy Nanospheres with Tailored d-Band Center for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Qiming Chen et al.

Summary: The study presents a surface phase engineering strategy to enhance the OER performance of transition metal nitrides, with the synthesized FeNi3-N catalyst showing excellent OER performance in alkaline media. The dual-phase nitrides induced by atom migration on the surface of the catalyst are favorable for decreasing the energy barrier, balancing the absorption and desorption of intermediates, and promoting the OER electrochemical performance.
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Structural, electronic, and electrocatalytic evaluation of spinel transition metal sulfide supported reduced graphene oxide

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Summary: The study synthesized a hierarchical nanostructured ZnCo2S4 on reduced graphene oxide (ZCS@rGO) sheet using a cost-effective hydrothermal synthesis method. The prepared ZCS@rGO showed lower HER overpotential and superior durability compared to the benchmark catalyst of Pt-C. This work provides a new pathway for the rational design of highly active and durable non-precious STMS-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen production.

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Design and Synthesis of Hollow Nanostructures for Electrochemical Water Splitting

Min Yang et al.

Summary: This article summarizes recent progress in the structural design of micro/nanostructured hollow materials as advanced electrocatalysts for water splitting. Design principles and strategies for highly effective hollow electrocatalysts for oxygen/hydrogen evolution reactions are highlighted, and an overview of current reports about hollow electrocatalysts with diverse architectural designs and functionalities is given. The future research directions of hollow electrocatalysts for water splitting are also discussed based on personal perspectives.

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Underfocus Laser Induced Ni Nanoparticles Embedded Metallic MoN Microrods as Patterned Electrode for Efficient Overall Water Splitting

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Summary: Transition metal nitrides have shown great potential in industrial applications for water splitting. In this study, a novel electrocatalyst consisting of Ni nanoparticles embedded in metallic MoN microrods was synthesized using laser heating. The designed Ni/MoN/rNS exhibited excellent catalytic performance for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Furthermore, theoretical calculations and experimental results confirmed the high catalytic activity of the Ni/MoN interface. The constructed two-electrode system also outperformed the commercial nickel electrode in industrial water-splitting electrolysis.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2022)

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Libo Wu et al.

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

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Self-supported bimetallic phosphides with artificial heterointerfaces for enhanced electrochemical water splitting

Shuang Yang et al.

Summary: In this study, a new catalyst Ni2P-Ru2P/NF was reported, which showed excellent electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in alkaline media. Additionally, it demonstrated fast catalytic performance for full water splitting with a low cell voltage.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2022)

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Self-supported cobalt oxide electrocatalysts with hierarchical chestnut burr-like nanostructure for efficient overall water splitting

Hailin Liu et al.

Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy for constructing self-supported cobalt oxide electrocatalysts with hierarchical nanostructures on a copper substrate using spatially shaped femtosecond laser ablation pretreatment. The self-supported electrocatalysts demonstrated favorable electrocatalytic properties in alkaline solutions, showcasing high activity and stability for water electrolysis.

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Yuexi Zheng et al.

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Hui Xu et al.

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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2022)

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Race on engineering noble metal single-atom electrocatalysts for water splitting

Hui Xu et al.

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2022)

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Structure engineering of amorphous P-CoS hollow electrocatalysts for promoted oxygen evolution reaction

Zhao Li et al.

Summary: By utilizing an ion-exchange approach with ZIF-67 nanocubes as precursors, the structure engineering of amorphous P-CoS hollow nanomaterials was achieved, resulting in an electrocatalyst with rich active sites and optimized binding strength with oxygen-containing intermediates.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2022)

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Synergistic coupling of FeNi3 alloy with graphene carbon dots for advanced oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysis

Zhao Li et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the tuning of morphology and conductivity of non-noble metal nanocatalysts FeNi3 alloy via the introduction of graphene carbon dots (GCDs), leading to enhanced electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The active sites dominated by Fe and the synergistic effect of GCDs contribute to the improved OER activity.

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Interface construction of NiCo LDH/NiCoS based on the 2D ultrathin nanosheet towards oxygen evolution reaction

Jiahui Li et al.

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Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Hollow CoSx Nanoarray Coupled with NiFe Layered Double Hydroxides as Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting

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Local photothermal and photoelectric effect synergistically boost hollow CeO2/CoS2 heterostructure electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction

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Shirong Tang et al.

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Electronic and architecture engineering of hammer-shaped Ir-NiMoO4-ZIF for effective oxygen evolution

Ming Song et al.

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Delicate Control on the Shell Structure of Hollow Spheres Enables Tunable Mass Transport in Water Splitting

Ping Hou et al.

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Fluorination of ZIF-67 framework templated Prussian blue analogue nanobox for efficient electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction

Xiaocong Gu et al.

Summary: Efficient oxygen evolution nano-catalyst is achieved by fluorination of ZIF-67 Framework templated Prussian blue analogue hollow nano-box, showing high catalytic performance for OER. The structural transformation and morphology are influenced by fluorination temperature, correlating with the catalytic ability. The product obtained at 250 degrees C exhibits the highest catalytic performance, surpassing commercial IrO2 catalysts, with high stability and intrinsic activity.

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Nitrogen-doped carbon-decorated yolk-shell CoP@FeCoP micro-polyhedra derived from MOF for efficient overall water splitting

Jinghui Shi et al.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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Exploring the intrinsic active sites and multi oxygen evolution reaction step via unique hollow structures of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped amorphous cobalt and nickel oxides

Kwanwoo Kim et al.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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Metal organic frameworks as electrocatalysts: Hydrogen evolution reactions and overall water splitting

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ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

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CoFeP hierarchical nanoarrays supported on nitrogen-doped carbon nanofiber as efficient electrocatalyst for water splitting

Bei Wei et al.

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

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1D NiHPO4 nanotubes prepared using dissolution equilibrium as bifunctional electrocatalyst for high-efficiency water splitting

Zining Wang et al.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineering Bimetallic NiFe-Based Hydroxides/Selenides Heterostructure Nanosheet Arrays for Highly-Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Caichi Liu et al.

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Review Chemistry, Physical

Essentials of High Performance Water Electrolyzers - From Catalyst Layer Materials to Electrode Engineering

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

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Nitrogen-Doped Cobalt Diselenide with Cubic Phase Maintained for Enhanced Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution

Yiqiang Sun et al.

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Templated fabrication of perfectly aligned metal-organic framework-supported iron-doped copper-cobalt selenide nanostructure on hollow carbon nanofibers for an efficient trifunctional electrode material

Su-Hyeong Chae et al.

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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Interface engineered NiFe2O4-x/NiMoO4 nanowire arrays for electrochemical oxygen evolution

Juhyung Choi et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that designing integrated nanostructures with optimized interfaces can enhance catalytic activity by promoting the formation of active phases.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

1D Core-Shell MOFs derived CoP Nanoparticles-Embedded N-doped porous carbon nanotubes anchored with MoS2 nanosheets as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts

Chuan-Ling Zhang et al.

Summary: Developing high-performance non-noble electrocatalysts for OER and HER is crucial. The constructed 1D bifunctional electrocatalyst showed superior electrocatalytic activity in 1 M KOH and achieved high overall water splitting performance with ultralow cell voltage, demonstrating ultra-stability for overall water splitting.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ultralow Ru doping induced interface engineering in MOF derived ruthenium-cobalt oxide hollow nanobox for efficient water oxidation electrocatalysis

Cheng Wang et al.

Summary: The development of heterostructured ruthenium-cobalt oxide hollow nanoboxes enables highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysis, with extremely low overpotential and a small Tafel slope, conducive to electrolysis reactions.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

In-situ transformation obtained defect-rich porous hollow CuO@CoZn-LDH nanoarrays as self-supported electrode for highly efficient overall water splitting

Leilei Yin et al.

Summary: A novel strategy was proposed to fabricate dual-metal zeolitic imidazolate framework (CoZn-ZIF) nanocrystals on Cu(OH)(2) nanowires, leading to the formation of highly ordered CuO@CoZn-LDH nanoarrays with defect-rich porous surface for efficient water splitting. The catalyst showed excellent activity with low overpotentials for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in alkaline media, and demonstrated a low cell voltage for overall water splitting, comparable to commercial catalysts. This work provides a new perspective for designing and fabricating advanced multifunctional electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy devices.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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Hollow Hydrangea-Like CoRu/Co Architecture as an Excellent Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution

Qian Chen et al.

Summary: This study developed a hierarchical hollow hydrangea-like CoRu/Co superstructure with excellent catalytic performances in the oxygen evolution reaction, outperforming benchmark RuO2 and most reported electrocatalysts. The unique morphology and structure of CoRu/Co-M-350 provide abundant accessible surface sites and fast mass and electron transfer, promoting OER catalysis. This study offers a new synthetic route for preparing highly active OER electrocatalysts.

CHEMSUSCHEM (2021)

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Template-free synthesis of 1D hollow Fe doped CoP nanoneedles as highly activity electrocatalysts for overall water splitting

Yuying Yang et al.

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

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Encapsulating Cobalt Nanoparticles in Interconnected N-Doped Hollow Carbon Nanofibers with Enriched Co-N-C Moiety for Enhanced Oxygen Electrocatalysis in Zn-Air Batteries

Qi Lu et al.

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ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

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Recent Advances in 1D Electrospun Nanocatalysts for Electrochemical Water Splitting

Longcheng Zhang et al.

Summary: This review discusses recent progress in electrocatalytic water splitting using advanced electrospun nanomaterials, covering fundamentals, structure design, and electrocatalytic properties. The review highlights the importance of designing 1D nanocatalysts with large surface area, high electronic conductivity, and tunable composition to improve the efficiency of electrochemical water splitting. The future perspectives and challenges in designing next-generation 1D electrospun nanocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting are also outlined.

SMALL STRUCTURES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ni3S2/Cu-NiCo LDH heterostructure nanosheet arrays on Ni foam for electrocatalytic overall water splitting

Lina Jia et al.

Summary: This study reports a novel 3D Ni3S2/Cu-NiCo LDH heterostructure nanosheet arrays as a promising bifunctional electrocatalyst for the OER and HER. The design enhances activity through introducing copper ions and metallic Ni3S2 to tune the electronic structure, accelerate electrolyte diffusion, and promote gas bubble release, resulting in superior overall water splitting ability.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Construction of hierarchical IrTe nanotubes with assembled nanosheets for overall water splitting electrocatalysis

Ziqiang Wang et al.

Summary: Hierarchical IrTe nanotubes (NTs) with assembled nanosheets were prepared through a replacement reaction between Te nanowires and metal precursors in the presence of formic acid, serving as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for effective oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in acidic media. The IrTe NTs exhibited high-efficiency performance towards electrocatalytic overall water splitting in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution, reaching 10 mA cm(-2) at a cell voltage of only 1.53 V, showcasing a powerful approach to fabricate active bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Advances in noble metal (Ru, Rh, and Ir) doping for boosting water splitting electrocatalysis

Lin Tian et al.

Summary: Electrochemical water splitting holds promise for producing high-density and green hydrogen, but the slow H2O dissociation process hinders industrial scale applications due to low H2O adsorption on catalyst surfaces. Efforts in exploring efficient approaches to fabricate electrocatalysts with appropriate H2O adsorption include defect engineering, interface engineering, and morphology design. Noble metal doping, particularly with metals like Ru, Rh, and Ir, plays a crucial role in optimizing the adsorption of reaction intermediates on catalyst surfaces, and has attracted significant research interest. This review highlights recent examples and mechanisms of noble metal doping in boosting water splitting electrocatalysis, along with challenges and future outlooks for practical applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Design of hollow carbon-based materials derived from metal-organic frameworks for electrocatalysis and electrochemical energy storage

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