Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiuhui Li, Shuhuan Han, Zelong Qiao, Xiaofei Zeng, Dapeng Cao, Jianfeng Chen
Summary: Developing highly efficient catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is essential for hydrogen generation through water splitting. This study successfully synthesized Ru monolayer islands (MIs) doped MoS2 catalysts using high-gravity technology. The Ru MIs were anchored onto the MoS2 nanosheets, providing high-density active centers for boosting HER activity and exhibiting maximum atomic utilization. The prepared Ru MIs-doped MoS2 catalysts showed remarkably low overpotential in alkaline conditions. Density functional theory (DFT) results indicated that multi-Ru monolayer doping effectively tailored the electronic structure and improved the adsorption of hydrogen, thus enhancing the catalytic activity of HER. This work presented a Ru MIs doping approach to enhance the density of active sites in electrocatalysts and design highly efficient electrocatalysts with maximum atomic utilization.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Minghao Dou, Mengjie Yao, Kai Ding, Yuye Cheng, Hongyu Shao, Shenjie Li, Yanyan Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced electrocatalytic performance of MoS2/Fe-Ni3S2 heterojunction material, achieved by electronic modification and increased active site exposure.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinchen Dai, Wubing Chen, Baochun Guo, Xiao Li, Jibiao Guan, Lina Wang, Ming Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of a heterogeneous electrocatalyst, Ni2P @ MoS2/CC, which exhibits enhanced catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction. The catalyst shows excellent electrochemical stability and promising performance in alkaline electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiang Qu, Yang Li, Fei Li, Tianming Li, Xiaoyu Wang, Yin Yin, Libo Ma, Oliver G. Schmidt, Feng Zhu
Summary: This study designed and fabricated an on-chip MoS2 ML HER reactor, revealing the direct thermal enhancement of MoS2 ML for HER activity. The experimental results showed that the MoS2 ML measured at a higher temperature has higher activity and lower overpotential.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seokhoon Choi, Changyeon Kim, Jae Yoon Lee, Tae Hyung Lee, Ki Chang Kwon, Sungwoo Kang, Sol A. Lee, Kyoung Soon Choi, Jun Min Suh, Kootak Hong, Sang Eon Jun, Woo Kyoung Kim, Sang Hyun Ahn, Seungwu Han, Soo Young Kim, Chul-Ho Lee, Ho Won Jang
Summary: By introducing iron-doped Ni3S2 nanoparticles on vertically aligned MoS2/p-Si heterostructure photocathode, an electrochemically-benign band bending is achieved, leading to a significant improvement in PEC performance and long-term stability. The 3D/2D transition metal sulfide heterostructure thin film catalyst shows a significant enhancement in photocurrent.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huanran Li, Xiaobo Han, Suyu Jiang, Lili Zhang, Wei Ma, Renzhi Ma, Zhen Zhou
Summary: Layered 1T/2H-MoS2 with sodium ion insertion was successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method. The content of the 1T-phase can be controlled by hydrothermal temperatures. Modified 1T/2H-MoS2 nanospheres with sodium ion insertion showed excellent electrocatalytic performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Menghe Jiang, Yongjin Zou, Fen Xu, Lixian Sun, Zhicong Hu, Sensen Yu, Jian Zhang, Cuili Xiang
Summary: As a typical two-dimensional layered material, MoS2 has attracted extensive attention due to its adjustable electronic structure, abundant reserves, and excellent chemical stability. This study synthesized g-C3N4/Fe3O4/MoS2 composite electrocatalysts by growing MoS2 nanosheets on Fe3O4 sites supported on g-C3N4 substrates. The results showed that Fe3O4 sites facilitated the dispersion of MoS2 nanosheets, leading to high exposure of catalyst active sites, redistribution of surface charge, and optimization of hydrogen adsorption kinetics and stability. Additionally, the electrocatalytic performance of MoS2 for hydrogen evolution reaction was improved.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianming Liao, Zhenhong Xue, Hai Sun, Fengjuan Xue, Zhenxin Zhao, Xiaoxue Wang, Wei Dong, Daxiang Yang, Ming Nie
Summary: The Er-MOF/MoS2 composite material was synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized for its morphology and electrocatalytic performance. The results show that Er-MOF/MoS2 exhibits improved conductivity and more exposed active sites, demonstrating excellent hydrogen evolution activity in acidic media.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guan-Jie Lai, Lian-Ming Lyu, Yu-Sheng Huang, Guan-Chi Lee, Ming-Pei Lu, Tsong-Pyng Perng, Ming-Yen Lu, Lih-Juann Chen
Summary: This study reports on WS2-MoS2 in-plane few-layer heterostructures as efficient photocatalysts, with built-in potential at the interface leading to rapid separation of electron-hole carriers and high H-2 generation rates. The improved photocatalytic H-2 evolution from these structures has the potential to serve as outstanding catalysts for solar energy conversion and chemical fuels production.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanmeng Dong, Hui Liu, Xiaoxu Liu, Haoyu Wang, Xinru Li, Lejie Tian
Summary: This study presents research on preparing defective-MoS2/rGO heterostructures material and evaluating its performance in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The experimental results demonstrate that the prepared catalyst shows outstanding HER performance due to the presence of 1T phase MoS2 and defects in the catalyst structure. Additionally, the interaction between MoS2 and rGO heterostructures plays a significant role in accelerating electron transfer kinetics, ensuring excellent conductivity and structural stability of the obtained catalyst.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashish Soni, Dushyant Kushavah, Li-Syuan Lu, Wen-Hao Chang, Suman Kalyan Pal
Summary: Utilizing the excess energy from photoexcitation to improve the efficiency of next-generation light-harvesting devices is possible. Multiple exciton generation (MEG) in semiconducting materials can break the conversion efficiency limit of photovoltaic devices. Monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have high absorption coefficients and show efficient MEGs with low threshold energy and high (86%) efficiency in MoS2. The results suggest that van der Waals layered materials could be a potential candidate for flexible and efficient next-generation solar cells and photodetectors.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kang Jiang, Min Luo, Zhixiao Liu, Ming Peng, Dechao Chen, Ying-Rui Lu, Ting-Shan Chan, Frank M. F. de Groot, Yongwen Tan
Summary: This study utilizes strain engineering to amplify the synergistic effect between MoS2's sulfur vacancies and single-atom Ru sites, leading to accelerated H-2 evolution electrocatalysis.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyeong-U. Kim, Mansu Kim, Hyunho Seok, Kyu-Young Park, Ji-Yun Moon, Jonghwan Park, Byeong-Seon An, Hee Joon Jung, Vinayak P. Dravid, Dongmok Whang, Jae-Hyun Lee, Taesung Kim
Summary: A uniform wafer-scale synthesis of 1T-MoS2 film was achieved using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system, showing enhanced catalytic activity. The plasma-containing highly reactive ions and radicals of the sulfurization precursor enabled the low-temperature synthesis of 1T-MoS2 catalyst.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhaoan Hong, Wengting Hong, Bicheng Wang, Qian Cai, Xu He, Wei Liu
Summary: By introducing an appropriate amount of antimony oxide, MoS2 nanosheets with high 1T content (61.5%) were successfully synthesized using a chemical vapor deposition method. The 1T-2H hybrid structures grown in this way are thermodynamically stable and exhibit enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cheng-Bo Li, Yilong Chu, Pengfei Xie, Lunqiao Xiong, Ning Wang, Hongyan Wang, Junwang Tang
Summary: In this study, a conjugated microporous polymer was in situ electropolymerized onto a glassy carbon electrode, serving as a platform for grafting a cost-effective molecular catalyst. The prepared cathode exhibited high activity towards hydrogen evolution, with an approximate 100% faradaic efficiency and excellent stability. Overall, this work presents a simple approach to design and prepare a hydrogen generation cathode using readily available and inexpensive materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qing He, Bounxome Viengkeo, Xuan Zhao, Zhengyuan Qin, Jie Zhang, Xiaohan Yu, Yongpan Hu, Wei Huang, Yanguang Li
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful engineering of carbon nitride at a multiscale level to enhance its optoelectronic properties and significantly improve photocatalytic efficiency. The resulting catalyst shows a remarkable H2O2 production rate, surpassing that of bulk C3N4 and most other C3N4-based photocatalysts. The catalyst also exhibits excellent stability under visible light irradiation, making it a valuable candidate for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Wang, Jianing Gui, Binbin Pan, Mengxuan Li, Yun Kuang, Chenchen Zhang, Junjun Mao, Yang Lou, Chengsi Pan, Fengwang Li, Yanguang Li, Yuhang Wang, Yongfa Zhu, Ying Zhang
Summary: Adjusting the microstructure of Cu/Cu-based catalysts is a common method to improve ECO2RR performance, but the relationship between microstructure and the induced multi-microenvironment variations is still unclear. In this study, a controllable approach of introducing nanoporous structures on Cu nanosheets (Cu NSs) is proposed to modulate the surface and reaction microenvironment, synergistically enhancing ECO2RR activity.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Zhang, Xinnan Mao, Binbin Pan, Jie Xu, Xue Ding, Na Han, Lu Wang, Yuhang Wang, Yanguang Li
Summary: The surface promotion of copper with alumina clusters enhances its electrocatalytic performance in CO2 reduction, leading to higher selectivity and stability in the production of ethylene and multicarbon products.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingsheng Yang, Qian Zhao, Huige Ma, Rui Li, Yan Wang, Rongkun Zhou, Jieyuan Liu, Xinyu Wang, Yuxin Hao, Jiayi Ren, Zilong Zheng, Naibo Zhang, Mingjun Hu, Jun Luo, Jun Yang
Summary: Due to the small size and high mobility of protons in water, aqueous proton batteries are considered as attractive candidates for high-power and ultralow-temperature energy storage devices. In this study, a new C4N polymer with uniform micropores and large specific surface area is prepared and used as the electrode for proton batteries. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) are introduced to enhance porosity and conductivity, leading to better performance at both room and low temperatures. The battery shows unprecedented cycle stability and capacity retention, and a novel anti-freezing electrolyte is developed to improve ionic conductivity at low temperatures. The study aims to provide a comprehensive solution for constructing high-performance ultralow-temperature aqueous proton batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Zhang, Tianran Wei, Yuan Qiu, Shusheng Zhang, Qian Liu, Guangzhi Hu, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: Since the discovery of graphene, research on the family of 2D materials has flourished. Metal phosphorous chalcogenides (MPX3) have gained renewed attention due to their unique physical and chemical properties, making them excellent candidates for electrocatalysis. This review summarizes the recent applications of MPX3 electrocatalysts in reactions such as hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and oxygen reduction. It also discusses effective research methods such as structural regulation, chemical doping, and multi-material composites to optimize the catalytic properties of these materials. The challenges and opportunities for electrocatalytic applications of MPX3 materials are also addressed, aiming to advance the development of MPX3 and related materials for electrocatalysis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengmeng Jin, Shuai Liu, Ge Meng, Shusheng Zhang, Qian Liu, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: The study presents the design of a highly selective and stable Mo clusters catalyst for direct H2O2 electrosynthesis through a 2e(-) pathway. The catalyst shows high H2O2 selectivity, excellent catalytic activity and stability. This research provides new insights into the development of catalysts for 2e(-) ORR to H2O2 powered by renewable energy.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiqing Zhang, Xuhui Qin, Tianran Wei, Qian Liu, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: A high-performance catalyst made of single atomic Ce sites anchored on nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres has been developed. It can efficiently electrocatalyze the reduction of NO to NH3 in an acidic solution, achieving a maximal Faradaic efficiency of 91% and a yield rate of 1023 lg h-1 mgcat.-1. The catalyst outperforms Ce nanoclusters and shows good structural and electrochemical stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Busheng Zhang, Jingru Liu, Qiuquan Guo, Dongxing Zhang, Jun Luo, Huihui Zhu, Xianglin Zhou, Jian Lu, Jun Yang
Summary: A 3-axis room-temperature impact with intermediate annealing treatment can significantly increase the strength of bulk 316L stainless steel without causing fracturing. The impacts from multiple directions result in the smallest nanograins and a high volume of thin twins, while inhibiting the formation of martensite phase. The annealing treatment induces element segregation and recovers the capability of the steel in storing dislocations, leading to excellent ductility and low hardness anisotropy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Liu, Haoqiang Li, Pengfei Ou, Jing Mao, Lili Han, Jun Song, Jun Luo, Huolin L. Xin
Summary: Chinese researchers reported a non-precious Cu-Sn diatomic sites catalyst anchored on nitrogen-doped porous carbon (CuSn/NPC) for efficient CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to CO. The catalyst showed outstanding selectivity with CO Faradaic efficiency up to 99.1%, much higher than that of individual Cu and Sn single-atom catalysts. The high stability and selectivity of CuSn/NPC were confirmed through consecutive 24-hour electrolysis. Theoretical calculations revealed the activation of CO2 and weakened C-O bonds upon chemisorption on the CuSn/NPC catalyst.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Quan Zhang, Kang Lian, Gaocan Qi, Shusheng Zhang, Qian Liu, Yang Luo, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: As a clean energy carrier, hydrogen energy has become an integral part of the global clean energy strategy and a necessary pathway towards achieving global carbon neutrality. Water electrolysis, driven by renewable electricity, holds promise as a long-term hydrogen production method that can achieve net zero carbon emissions. High-entropy alloys (HEAs) offer numerous catalytic active sites due to their unique structural features, making them ideal candidates for hydrolysis catalysts. This review summarizes the mechanisms of water electrolysis, catalytic principles of HEAs in hydrolysis processes, and the latest research progress of HEAs as water electrolysis catalysts. It also provides insights into the challenges and potential of novel HEA design approaches in this field, focusing on the relationship between surface morphology and catalytic activity. The compositions and potential applications of HEAs in water electrolysis and other emerging fields are outlined.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Wang, Qi Feng, Weikang Dong, Denan Kong, Yang Yang, Lin Jia, Jijian Liu, Chunyu Zhao, Dan Guo, Ruifeng Tian, Shoujun Zheng, Junxi Duan, Jiadong Zhou
Summary: A controllable synthesis of intercalated 2D V1+XS2 - V3S5 single crystal has been achieved through a novel growth mechanism. The single crystal exhibits metallic properties and interesting phenomena, which can be studied for their properties and potential applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaomin Peng, Zhuoying Yang, Ming Sun, Lin Yu, Yanguang Li
Summary: Metal halide perovskites are promising photocatalyst materials for solar fuel production due to their excellent photophysical properties. However, their structural instability poses a challenge for their practical applications. This review discusses the origin of the instability issue, analyzes design rules for robust structures, and presents different material design strategies for stability enhancement. Future research directions for stable and efficient metal halide perovskite photocatalysts are also outlined.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Quan Zhang, Kang Lian, Qian Liu, Gaocan Qi, Shusheng Zhang, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: High entropy alloys (HEAs), consisting of five or more elements, have unique structural characteristics that endow them with promising applications in hydrolysis catalysts. In this study, FeNiCoMnRu@CNT HEAs were successfully loaded onto carbon nanotubes using hydrothermal means. The HEAs exhibited excellent HER and OER properties in alkaline seawater, and showed a steady current density of 10 mA cm(-2) during constant electrolysis for over 30 hours. These findings suggest the potentially broad application prospect of HEAs for Zn air battery.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qiuping Wang, Kui Chen, Hui Jiang, Cai Chen, Can Xiong, Min Chen, Jie Xu, Xiaoping Gao, Suowen Xu, Huang Zhou, Yuen Wu
Summary: This study presents a design of biomimetic cascade catalysis system, where metal sites are immobilized on the inner and outer layers of nanocapsules to enable efficient enzymatic cascade reactions. The biomimetic catalysis system exhibits higher activity enhancement compared to conventional systems and is successfully applied in glucose detection.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gonglei Shao, Jie Xu, Shasha Gao, Zhang Zhang, Song Liu, Xu Zhang, Zhen Zhou
Summary: The valence states and coordination structures of doped heterometal atoms in two-dimensional nanomaterials lack predictable regulation strategies. This study proposes a robust method to form unsaturated heteroatom clusters via the metal-vacancy restraint mechanism, which can precisely regulate the bonding and valence state of heterometal atoms doped in 2D molybdenum disulfide. The improved electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance is attributed to the ensemble effect of unsaturated heterometal atoms.