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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xianzhi Yin, Meiling Hou, Kai Zhu, Ke Ye, Jun Yan, Dianxue Cao, Dongming Zhang, Jiaxin Yao, Guiling Wang
Summary: A novel electrode of PdCu nanoparticles modified rGO framework was fabricated and exhibited excellent catalytic performance for DBHPFC. The superior performance of the optimized electrode can be attributed to its unique structure and the strong adsorption and bond-breaking ability of Pd nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tae Hoon Lee, Su Sang Yu, Taek Hyun Oh
Summary: Direct borohydride-hydrogen peroxide fuel cells (DBHPFCs) are considered as attractive power sources for space applications. This study investigated the effects of various anode conditions, such as electrocatalyst, fuel concentration, and stabilizer concentration, on the performance of a DBHPFC system. The results showed that the anode electrocatalyst had a significant impact on the mass and electrochemical reaction rate of the system, while the fuel concentration mainly affected the mass and decomposition reaction rate. The NaOH concentration influenced the electrochemical reaction rate, decomposition reaction rate, and mass of the fuel cell system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Taek Hyun Oh
Summary: The type of cathode electrocatalyst significantly affects the performance and mass of the fuel cell system, with Ni being the most suitable material. Hydrogen peroxide concentration has minimal effect on performance but considerable effect on mass. Phosphoric acid concentration and operating temperature have negligible effects on system performance and mass.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arife Uzundurukan, Elif Seda Akca, Yagmur Budak, Yilser Devrim
Summary: In this study, carbon nanotube-graphene supported PtAu, Au and Pt catalysts were prepared and tested in a liquid-fed NaBH4/H2O2 fuel cell. The PtAu/CNT-G catalyst showed enhanced performance with a maximum power density of 139 mW/cm(2) at 50 degrees Celsius.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Taek Hyun Oh
Summary: Au-based bimetallic electrocatalysts supported on MWCNTs were investigated to improve the selectivity and activity of catalysts for DBPFCs. The study found that Au49Pd51/MWCNTs was the most suitable for the anode and Au74Ni26/MWCNTs was the most suitable for the cathode, showing good performance and stability for 70 minutes, with a maximum power density of 279.5 mW/cm(2) obtained at 52.0 +/- 2.0 degrees C. The Au-based bimetallic catalysts have potential for wide application in DBPFCs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Su Sang Yu, Tae Hoon Lee, Taek Hyun Oh
Summary: In this study, an Ag-Ni electrocatalyst supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes was investigated for direct borohydride-hydrogen peroxide fuel cells. The Ag41Ni59/MWCNTs catalyst exhibited the highest catalytic activity and selectivity among the investigated catalysts. The prepared Ag-Ni bimetallic electrocatalyst has moderate catalytic activity and selectivity and is cost effective.
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Chemistry, Physical
Jadranka Milikic, Raisa C. P. Oliveira, Andres Tapia, Diogo M. F. Santos, Nikola Zdolsek, Tatjana Trtic-Petrovic, Milan Vranes, Biljana Sljukic
Summary: Three different carbon-supported metal nanoparticle electrocatalysts were prepared and characterized, showing different behavior in the electrochemical investigation. In direct borohydride-peroxide fuel cell tests, the Pt/c-IL anode achieved approximately four times higher power density compared to the Au/c-IL anode.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianzhi Yin, Kai Zhu, Ke Ye, Jun Yan, Dianxue Cao, Dongming Zhang, Jiaxin Yao, Guiling Wang
Summary: A bi-functional electrode material of self-supporting N-doped C foam grown Pd nanoparticles (Pd@N/C-8 foam) for NaBH4 electrooxidation and H2O2 reduction reaction is successfully prepared and exhibits extraordinary catalytic performance and kinetic parameters. Its application in a direct sodium borohydride-hydrogen peroxide fuel cell (DBHPFC) demonstrates excellent stability and maximum power density.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Damien Alligier, Eddy Petit, Umit B. Demirci
Summary: This study investigates the instability of alkaline aqueous solution of sodium borohydride (SB-fuel), finding that it can be relatively stable under cold conditions (-15 and 4 degrees C) when the NaOH concentration is >= 8M, mitigating the spontaneous hydrolysis of NaBH4.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fabrice Asonkeng, Gael Maranzana, Julien Proust, Manuel Francois, Lea Le Joncour, Jerome Dillet, Sophie Didierjean, Guillaume Braesch, Marian Chatenet, Thomas Maurer
Summary: The fabrication of electrocatalysts for fuel cells with long life and low noble metal consumption continues to be a major challenge. This study presents a chemical synthesis process for single-step synthesis and direct deposition of gold, palladium, and platinum nanoparticles onto a carbon-fibers-based porous transport layer (PTL). The methodology was validated through SEM and XRD characterization, and demonstrated that an optimum loading of platinum below 0.16 mg Pt / cm2 achieved the best compromise between power density and faradic efficiency for the borohydride oxidation reaction (BOR). These Pt-coated PTL materials combine high performance with very low metal loading, promising cost reduction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Alexandr Oshchepkov, Antoine Bonnefont, Gael Maranzana, Elena R. Savinova, Marian Chatenet
Summary: Direct borohydride fuel cells face challenges in achieving high efficiency, including the selection of suitable catalysts, optimization of reaction conditions, and the choice of appropriate membrane materials.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bihao Hu, Chuanlan Xu, Peng Chen, Jingjing Yu, Bingbing Hu, Qin Xiang, Yuan Cen, Yuping Liu, Danmei Yu, Changguo Chen
Summary: In this study, Ni catalysts with preferred orientation and microsphere structure were fabricated using a simple one-step pulsed voltage electrodeposition method, and their crystal plane orientation and catalytic activity towards borohydride oxidation reaction (BOR) were systematically investigated. The results showed that adjusting the pulse anode potential can effectively control the morphology and crystal plane orientation of Ni catalysts. The optimal NiPVE0.15 catalyst exhibited the highest catalytic activity and fuel efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu-e Duan, Sai Li, Qiang Tan, Yuanzhen Chen, Kunyang Zou, Xin Dai, Maryam Bayati, Ben B. Xu, Laurent Dala, Terence Xiaoteng Liu
Summary: The article introduces a unique cobalt nickel boride nanocomposite with outstanding catalytic activity and long-term durability for borohydride electrooxidation reaction.
This nanocomposite achieved high power density in a miniature direct borohydride fuel cell and has the potential for cost reduction and scale-up production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Danting He, Jia Yang, Jiahui Zhang, Chengguo Hu
Summary: A simple filtration method is reported for the fabrication of salt-induced nanoporous gold electrodes (SINPGEs) from gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). This method utilizes sodium chloride (NaCl) to trigger the aggregation, sintering, and deposition of AuNPs on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, resulting in the scalable fabrication of flexible SINPGEs with high conductivity, good mechanical property, large surface area, and low cost. The nanoporous structure of SINPGEs improves the electrochemical responses of various species, and the passivation effect of chloride ions on the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide can be repressed by electrochemical activation.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jucai Wei, Du Yuan, Xu Wu
Summary: The direct electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide from the air is a promising alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone process. However, current methods suffer from low productivity and high energy consumption. In this study, a continuous flow sulfite/air fuel cell with a sulfite depolarized anode is proposed as a direct synthesis strategy. By optimizing catalysts and cell parameters, the prototype cell achieved high selectivity and productivity, with low energy consumption. The desulfurization solution from the flue gas desulfurization process is applied as the anolyte, further enhancing hydrogen peroxide synthesis and recovering sulfur as fertilizer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang Xin, Jia Yi, Mao Xin, Liu Daobin, He Wenxiang, Li Jia, Liu Jianguo, Yan Xuecheng, Chen Jun, Song Li, Du Aijun, Yao Xiangdong
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yixian Pei, Yuxin Wang, Yusuf Darraf, An-Yi Chang, Hao Zhao, Xuan Liu, Jianguo Liu, Yuri Lvov, Shengnian Wang
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Feng Wang, Qi Zhang, Zhiyan Rui, Jia Li, Jianguo Liu
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ding Rui, Liu Yide, Rui Zhiyan, Li Jia, Liu Jianguo, Zou Zhigang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Ding, Ran Wang, Yiqin Ding, Wenjuan Yin, Yide Liu, Jia Li, Jianguo Liu
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuxin Li, Xiang Zhu, Yawen Chen, Shiqiao Zhang, Jia Li, Jianguo Liu
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyan Rui, Jianguo Liu
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Editorial Material
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianguo Liu
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuo Zhang, Qingwen Zhou, Zihan Shen, Xin Jin, Yuchen Zhang, Man Shi, Jian Zhou, Jianguo Liu, Zhenda Lu, Yong-Ning Zhou, Huigang Zhang
Summary: The research reports a sulfophobic phenomenon of electrocatalysts weakly interacting with sulfur species, developing a self-cleaning NiS2 electrode to avoid passivation issues, and engineering sulfur vacancies to synthesize v-NiS2 for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qian Liu, Xiaoke Li, Shouhai Zhang, Zhaoqi Wang, Yuning Chen, Shengyang Zhou, Chenghao Wang, Kaiwen Wu, Jianguo Liu, Qing Mao, Xigao Jian
Summary: Novel sulfonated poly(bis-phthalazinone ether ketone ketone)s containing pendant phenyl moieties (SP-BNPs) exhibit excellent properties, including high proton conductivity, tensile strength, and superior oxidation stability compared to other sulfonated membranes. The introduction of phthalazinone units and sulfonated pendant phenyl groups effectively improves membrane performance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Zhao, Takao Gunji, Fan Lv, Bolong Huang, Rui Ding, Jianguo Liu, Mingchuan Luo, Zhigang Zou, Shaojun Guo
Summary: Direct observation of catalytic roles of surface defects and their in situ restructuring through storing catalytic trajectories and collectively presenting reactivity profiles on solid surfaces using in situ transmission electron microscopy reveals promising catalytic surface defects with a fine balance between reactivity and stability. DFT calculations result in a novel rhombohedral Volcano-type Zebra-crossing plot for the structure-activity relation regarding the improved reactivity by strained defect sites, different from a conventional Volcano-type plot in catalysis studies. The current in situ method is expected to assist the design and synthesis of more nanocatalysts in the future.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhicheng Lin, Yuan Sheng, Jia Li, Zhiyan Rui, Yide Liu, Jianguo Liu, Zhigang Zou
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jia Li, Xiang Zhu, Jianyu Wang, Zhiyan Rui, Shiqiao Zhang, Yuxin Li, Rui Ding, Wenxiang He, Jianguo Liu, Zhigang Zou
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kui Sun, Jia Li, Feng Wang, Wenxiang He, Minfei Fei, Zhenda Lu, Huigang Zhang, Jianguo Liu, Zhigang Zou
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhiyan Rui, Jianyu Wang, Jia Li, Yingfang Yao, Youxiu Huo, Jianguo Liu, Zhigang Zou
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)