Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishang Zhang, Zhe Shi, Yanping Lin, Fali Chong, Yunhui Qi
Summary: Hydrogen energy is considered a promising alternative to fossil fuel due to its clean combustion product. Developing water splitting electrocatalysts with Earth abundance, cost-efficiency, and high performance for industrial applications is crucial. This review summarizes the latest advancements in non-noble electrocatalysts for high current density hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and discusses design strategies and architecture design.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Yu, Zhenglin Wang, Kexin Tan, Haixiang He, Shibin Yin
Summary: The development of efficient bifunctional catalysts for water electrolysis, especially at large current density, is of great significance. In this study, a heterostructure catalyst composed of FeNi3 nanoparticles and FeWO4 nanosheets was prepared. It showed good activity for both oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction, requiring only 1.43 V and -43 mV to achieve & PLUSMN;10 mA cm-2, respectively. Moreover, the catalyst demonstrated robust stability, working for 100 hours at 1000 mA cm-2 under simulated industrial conditions. The excellent performance can be attributed to the heterostructure facilitating electron transfer at the interface and the hierarchical array structure exposing more active areas and accelerating ion and charge transport.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhanwu Lei, Peng Liu, Xin Yang, Peichao Zou, Adeela Nairan, Shuhong Jiao, Ruiguo Cao, Wenlong Wang, Feiyu Kang, Cheng Yang
Summary: This study fabricates pure nickel nanopyramid arrays as a catalytic electrode for electrochemical water splitting, utilizing screw dislocation-dominated growth kinetics. This method enables long-term durable and large current density hydrogen evolution reaction with minimum environmental harm, offering potential solutions to the energy crisis in a sustainable way.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qin Xu, Peican Wang, Lei Wan, Ziang Xu, Mst Zakia Sultana, Baoguo Wang
Summary: In this study, a hierarchical core-shell electrode with superhydrophilic/superaerophobic properties was successfully fabricated for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction. The formation mechanism of the core-shell structure was systematically investigated, revealing a unique phosphating process and rearrangement reaction. The electrocatalyst exhibited superior HER activity and long-term stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengtian Jin, Xian Zhang, Run Shi, Qing Lian, Shuzhang Niu, Ouwen Peng, Qun Wang, Chun Cheng
Summary: The research team successfully synthesized a hierarchical bimetal phosphide electrocatalyst on nickel foam using a simple method. The catalyst exhibits excellent performance at high current densities and durability, providing a new approach for large-scale hydrogen production in various pH ranges.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Suchada Sirisomboonchai, Nutthaphak Kitiphatpiboon, Meng Chen, Shasha Li, Xiumin Li, Suwadee Kongparakul, Chanatip Samart, Lei Zhang, Abuliti Abudula, Guoqing Guan
Summary: The rational design of an electrocatalyst microstructure allows for the exposure of rich active sites and optimization of reaction kinetics, leading to efficient electrode performance. The manganese-modified cobalt phosphide electrode showed ultra-low overpotential and small Tafel slope, maintained constant performance over 1000 cycles, and demonstrated long-term durability for at least 100 hours even at high current densities.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Duraisamy Senthil Raja, Chih-Chieh Cheng, Yu-Chieh Ting, Shih-Yuan Lu
Summary: This study successfully developed a highly efficient and stable non-precious metal catalyst for pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction at high current densities, which is of great importance for green hydrogen production based on water electrolysis.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingjun Ma, Jinhao Xu, Haiqing Wang, Xiaowei Zhang, Shuxian Hu, Weijia Zhou, Hong Liu
Summary: The multi-interfacial engineering in hierarchical CoNi2S4/WS2/Co9S8 (NiCoWS) hybrid frameworks can enhance the performance of hydrogen evolution reaction, with NiCoWS showing excellent HER efficiency in different pH conditions. The unique morphological, electronic, and interfacial structures of NiCoWS contribute to its robust performance in electrocatalysis.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liming Yang, Tao Yang, Enhui Wang, Xiangtao Yu, Kang Wang, Zhentao Du, Sheng Cao, Kuo-Chih Chou, Xinmei Hou
Summary: In this study, hierarchical nanosheets of NiCoP@FeNi LDH were prepared on nickel foam using a hydrothermal-phosphorization-electrodeposition process as non-noble metal electrocatalysts for hydrogen production at high current density (HCD). The NiCoP@FeNi LDH/NF showed overpotentials of only 195 and 230 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), respectively, reaching 10 0 0 mA cm-2. For overall water splitting, only 1.70 V was required at 10 0 0 mA cm-2. This work provides valuable insight for industrial-scale hydrogen production at HCD.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Huan Zhou, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Zhiliang Guo, Jie Hu, Shuai Ji, Lixu Lei
Summary: The study focuses on the use of non-noble metals for catalysts in hydrogen synthesis using water electrolysis, which reduces cost and energy consumption. By electrodepositing a porous Ni layer on the surface of a Ni mesh and utilizing CV oxidation and a hydrothermal approach, the researchers prepared electrodes with excellent electrocatalytic performance for the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yao Chen, Huan He, Shuyang Xu, Zhengxi Zou, Weiming Hua, Zhenfeng Bian, Hexing Li, Yinghong Yue
Summary: A novel recycling method for precious metal catalysts using an eco-friendly photocatalytic dissolution technique has been developed. The method effectively recovers precious metals from deactivated catalysts by utilizing itself as the photocatalyst and re-deposits them on the carrier. This integrated dissolution-deposition technique can also be applied to other precious metal catalysts.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shen Zhang, Xing Zhang, Yuan Rui, Ruihu Wang, Xiaoju Li
Summary: This review summarizes recent progress in understanding the mechanism of non-precious metal electrocatalysts for pH-universal HER, and demonstrates general approaches to overcome the limitations of electrocatalysts in a broad pH range. It also proposes perspectives and challenges for the development of pH-universal HER electrocatalysts.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhong Li, Xinglin Zhang, Changjin Ou, Yizhou Zhang, Wenjun Wang, Shengyang Dong, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: Hydrogen produced from water electrolysis is a promising alternative to fossil fuels. Transition metal-based catalysts offer a cost-effective solution to overcome the energy barrier of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode. Anode reactions with lower thermodynamic potential have been explored to reduce power consumption in electrohydrolysis hydrogen production.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meysam Maleki, Alireza Sabour Rouhaghdam, Ghasem Barati Darband, Dabin Han, Sangaraju Shanmugam
Summary: This study successfully prepared a NiCoSeP nanostructured electrocatalyst, which can efficiently promote the hydrogen evolution reaction at high current densities with a low overpotential. The catalyst showed excellent HER performance under both basic and acidic conditions, suggesting its potential in large-scale hydrogen production via electrochemical water splitting.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fang Shen, Zhenglin Wang, Yamei Wang, Guangfu Qian, Miaojing Pan, Lin Luo, Guoning Chen, Hailang Wei, Shibin Yin
Summary: The study successfully synthesized FeWO4-WO3/NF catalyst, which exhibited good catalytic activity and stability in OER and HzOR reactions, possibly due to the effects of its wolframite structure and heterostructure on enhancing electronic transfer and stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobing Bao, Yuzhuo Chen, Shanjun Mao, Yong Wang, Yong Yang, Yutong Gong
Summary: The modification of Ru/C catalyst with atomically dispersed cobalt atoms via thermal doping method significantly improves the hydrogen evolution reaction activity and stability. The obtained Co1Ru@Ru/CNx catalyst shows an impressively low overpotential and outstanding long-term durability. Theoretical calculations indicate that the Ru-Co coordination acts as a more active site for water dissociation. This doping strategy offers prospects for scalable preparation of highly active electrocatalysts.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yutong Gong, Lei Xie, Chunhong Chen, Jinrong Liu, Markus Antonietti, Yong Wang
Summary: Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a sustainable and green technique for producing novel carbon materials. The advances in precise engineering of carbonaceous materials through modified HTC processes are summarized in this review. The control of HTC set screws for shaping and/or pore-creation within targeted nanostructured carbonaceous materials is elucidated, along with the discussed benefits for applications. This review could inspire further insight into the HTC process and broader application of carbon nanostructures made from renewable resources.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shanjun Mao, Zhe Wang, Qian Luo, Bing Lu, Yong Wang
Summary: Selective hydrogenation is an important reaction process for producing high-value chemicals. This Review focuses on the geometric and electronic structures of catalysts, as well as the adsorption and activation modes of reactants, reaction kinetics, structural sensitivity, and methods for geometric and electronic regulation. It also discusses distinctive concepts for catalyst design, aiming to contribute to the development of high-efficiency hydrogenation catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yali Liu, Bing Lu, Honghui Ning, Liwei Zhang, Qian Luo, Heng Ban, Shanjun Mao
Summary: By regulating the concentration of oxygen vacancies, the catalytic activity of mesoporous Ni-Co mixed oxide catalysts can be improved, resulting in an enhanced oxidation rate of ethylbenzene.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bing Lu, Shuangxiu Ma, Shipan Liang, Zhe Wang, Yali Liu, Shanjun Mao, Heng Ban, Lihua Wang, Yong Wang
Summary: We have developed a composite catalyst with an acid and base interface that efficiently converts ethanol to butanol. The catalyst exhibits a significant increase in dehydrogenation and condensation rates per site compared to a physical mixture of acid and base, showing a remarkable acid-base synergistic effect. Through isotope experiments, we have uncovered the chemical origin of the strong activation of the C-H bond under cooperative catalysis, providing valuable insights into catalyst design for C-H activation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shanjun Mao, Zhe Wang, Zhirong Chen, Kejun Wu, Kaichao Zhang, Qichuan Li, Huihuan Yan, Guofeng Lue, Guodong Huang, Yong Wang
Summary: Selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone is studied to understand the catalytic mechanism and selectivity discrepancy on noble metal catalysts. Results show that different reaction pathways converge to the formation of cyclohexanone under mild conditions. The selectivity discrepancy depends on the activity for cyclohexanone sequential hydrogenation, which is influenced by hydrogenation energy barrier and competitive chemisorption between phenol and cyclohexanone.
NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Honghui Ning, Xiaozhong Zheng, Jinqi Xiong, Bing Lu, Yong Wang, Kaichao Zhang, Shanjun Mao
Summary: Balancing the reaction rate of each step is crucial in reactions with multielementary steps. However, the switch of rate-determining step induced by reaction conditions has been overlooked. This study demonstrates a relay catalysis system that achieves a significantly higher turnover frequency in the hydrodeoxygenation process by balancing hydrogenation and dehydration performances.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaozhong Zheng, Xiaoyun Shi, Honghui Ning, Rui Yang, Bing Lu, Qian Luo, Shanjun Mao, Lingling Xi, Yong Wang
Summary: The authors developed a new type of neutral hydrogen evolution catalyst using HxWO3 as a support material, which creates an acid-like microenvironment around Ir metal sites to achieve acid-like hydrogen evolution rate in neutral media. This work offers possibilities for regulating catalytic activity and reaction pathway by tailoring the local reaction microenvironment.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lihua Wang, Shuangxiu Ma, Chunhong Chen, Bing Lu, Zhe Wang, Yong Wang, Shanjun Mao
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to achieve the in situ anchoring of high-loading ammonium phosphomolybdate (APMo) on alumina without deformation of the Keggin structures. The strong interaction between Al-penta(3+) and APMo promotes the dispersion and stability of APMo, resulting in superior catalytic performances compared to impregnation methods. This work offers a green and recyclable catalyst for the efficient conversion of biomass-derived feedstocks into value-added chemicals.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
