Article
Electrochemistry
Tongyao Bao, Lifeng Hou, Junli Sun, Xiaoda Liu, Huayun Du, Huan Wei, Yinghui Wei
Summary: Adding indium element can reduce the negative difference effect of magnesium alloy, decreasing the exchange current density for hydrogen evolution reaction.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baojie Dou, Xuejie Li, Junsoo Han, Nick Birbilis, Kevin Ogle
Summary: Hydrogen evolution, magnesium dissolution, and electron exchange were monitored in real time during anodic and cathodic polarization of magnesium in 0.1 M NaCl. The anodic charge correlated with magnesium dissolution, while hydrogen formation was independent and led to insoluble magnesium(II) formation. Increased iron impurity promoted hydrogen evolution but was not necessary for the negative difference effect. Electrochemical dissolution occurred across an intact magnesium(II)-based film, while hydrogen evolution occurred in regions where the film breaks down induced by anodic polarization.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Fuyong Cao, Bo Xiao, Ziming Wang, Tao Ying, Dajiang Zheng, Andrej Atrens, Guang-Ling Song
Summary: This study investigated the corrosion behavior of different alloys in a salt solution and found that Mg 64 Zn 36 alloy has an amorphous microstructure, lower corrosion rate, and no hydrogen evolution during corrosion. This is a new approach to prevent hydrogen evolution during Mg alloy corrosion.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jufeng Huang, Guang-Ling Song, Yixing Zhu, Dajiang Zheng, Ziming Wang
Summary: In order to elucidate the mechanism of anodic dissolution of Mg, the hydrogen evolution from pure Mg in acidic solutions under galvanostatic conditions was measured. The results showed that with increasing anodic current density, the cathodic hydrogen evolution rate decreased, while the anodic hydrogen evolution rate increased and some surface areas on the Mg became darker. Based on surface analysis and electrochemical equations, the evolution kinetics of hydrogen from Mg was deduced, and the most probable surface intermediate species that could facilitate anodic Mg dissolution and anodic hydrogen evolution were proposed. This study further develops the model of incomplete film Mg+ dissolution, explains various experimental phenomena, and clarifies misconceptions about the current mechanism.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jufeng Huang, Guang-Ling Song, Yixing Zhu, Dajiang Zheng, Ziming Wang
Summary: To understand the anodic dissolution of Mg, researchers systematically measured the hydrogen evolution from pure Mg in acidic solutions under galvanostatic conditions. The results showed that as the anodic current density increased, the cathodic hydrogen evolution rate decreased, and the anodic hydrogen evolution rate increased. The study proposed possible surface intermediate active species that could facilitate the anodic Mg dissolution and anodic hydrogen evolution, and clarified misunderstandings of the current mechanism.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qin-Hao Zhang, Pan Liu, Ze-Jie Zhu, Xin-Ran Li, Jian-Qing Zhang, Fa-He Cao
Summary: The study provides direct evidence of the presence of Mg+ in aqueous solution under open circuit and polarization conditions, which helps to understand the negative difference effect (NDE). This was achieved using a modified substrate generation/tip collection mode of scanning electrochemical microscopy to detect Mg+ via its reaction with potassium ferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6]).
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammadreza Izadifar, Neven Ukrainczyk, Eduardus Koenders
Summary: In this study, a method was proposed to compute the activation energies required for the dissolution of metakaolin (MK) at far-from-equilibrium conditions using the improved dimer method and the transition-state theory within density functional theory. The results showed that the activation energy for breaking the oxo-bridging bond between silicate or aluminate units is higher for the former due to the ionic interaction. However, a higher activation energy is required for breaking the oxo-bridging bond to the aluminate neighbor compared to the silicate neighbor for complete silicate tetrahedra dissolution. These findings can provide missing input data for predicting the mesoscopic dissolution rate using the atomistic kinetic Monte Carlo upscaling approach.
Article
Electrochemistry
Hong Ju, Shufa Liu, Wei Zhang, Yuanfeng Yang, Jinzhuo Duan
Summary: The negative difference effect (NDE) in the anode hydrogen evolution process accompanied by pitting corrosion of aluminum was investigated using an electrochemical real-time data acquisition device. The relationship and electrochemical reaction characteristics linking pitting and hydrogen evolution of aluminum and AA2024 alloy in the presence of Cl- were revealed through the collection of electrochemical data and intuitive visualization of hydrogen evolution during the polarization process.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qian Xu, Hui Li, Yu Shi, Zhonglin Bi, Yang Wu
Summary: The study systematically investigated the hydrogen evolution reaction catalytic activities of doped carbon nanotubes with different curvatures, showing that the H-binding capability increases with curvature. By manipulating the number of N atoms and curvature, the doped carbon nanotubes can exhibit optimal HER activity comparable to metal Pt, making them promising catalysts for hydrogen production.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yuqiuhan Zhang, Tycho Zimmermann, Wolf-Dieter Mueller, Frank Witte, Florian Beuer, Andreas Schwitalla
Summary: This study aims to describe the degradation process of magnesium and magnesium alloys through electrochemical measurements, assess its predictability, and investigate the effect of adding silver on the degradation process.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. Kurchavov, U. Rustambek, A. Ottochian, A. Seyeux, I. Ciofini, P. Marcus, V. Lair, P. Volovitch
Summary: The interactions between [mPEGnMPyr]+ and AcO- in waterionic liquids mixtures and their effects on the surface properties of Mg alloys were investigated. It was found that a strong negative difference effect (NDE) occurs when Mg2+ ions expel water initially bonded with AcO-, leading to the formation of a free water phase. However, the NDE is inhibited by the ability of oxygen atoms in [mPEGnMPyr]+ to bond with the released water.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Forkan E. Aman, S. K. Pradhan
Summary: This study utilizes the corrosion of Mg metal in NaCl solution and seawater to produce H2 gas, and the gas production can be controlled by changing the electrode size. Artificial seawater can also be used as a source of hydrogen gas. This method has achieved a high H2 gas production within 12 hours.
Article
Electrochemistry
Isao Nakatsugawa, Yasumasa Chino
Summary: The discharge performance of Mg-6 wt% Al alloy anodes with varying Ca and Zn contents was evaluated in this study, showing that the cell voltage and anode efficiencies changed according to the alloy compositions and discharge currents. The AZX611 alloy with 6 wt%Al-1wt%Zn-1wt%Ca exhibited the highest cell voltage and anode efficiency at a discharge current of 10 mA cm(-2). The discharge products of the alloys were analyzed by X-ray diffraction to locate the metallic Mg species peaks, while electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed a relationship between resistance in the high frequency loop and anode efficiency in the AZX611 alloy.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shatila Sarwar, Ashraf Ali, Yifan Wang, Md. Robayet Ahasan, Ruigang Wang, Andrew J. Adamczyk, Xinyu Zhang
Summary: The study presents a rapid microwave-assisted synthesis approach to develop an efficient molybdenum sulfotelluride electrocatalyst supported on graphene, MoSxTey/Gr, with abundant interfaces for enhanced electrochemical reactivity. Among the synthesized nanocomposites, MoS0.46Te0.58/Gr demonstrates the best hydrogen evolution performance with low overpotential, small Tafel slope, and long-term stability. Density functional theory calculations reveal Mo enrichment as a promising strategy for electrocatalyst engineering, with highperforming active sites primarily consisting of exposed Mo atoms. Additionally, in a volcano plot analysis, MoS0.46Te0.58/Gr exhibits near thermoneutral catalytic activity at the apex.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sajjad Hussain, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Zeesham Abbas, Muhammad Faizan, Sikandar Aftab, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, Hyun-Seok Kim, Kyung-Wan Nam, Jongwan Jung
Summary: In this study, CoNiO2 nanowires (NWs)-embedded MoS2 hybrids were synthesized and found to exhibit superior bifunctional catalytic activity and stability. The strong interfacial contact between CoNiO2 NWs and MoS2 was also observed, contributing to the enhanced electrocatalytic performance. This development of cobalt-based oxide and transition metal dichalcogenide carrier bifunctional electrocatalysts provides a novel approach to enhance overall water splitting.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rafael G. Estrada, Marta Multigner, Marcela Lieblich, Santiago Fajardo, Joaquin Rams
Summary: This paper demonstrates the use of high energy processing and magnesium (Mg) as an alloying element to enhance the degradation rate of iron (Fe) for non-permanent medical implants. The results show that Fe5Mg exhibits a higher degradation rate and its degradation products have good biocompatibility and low toxicity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhipeng Ma, Tao Wan, Ding Zhang, Jodie A. Yuwono, Constantine Tsounis, Junjie Jiang, Yu-Hsiang Chou, Xunyu Lu, Priyank V. Kumar, Yun Hau Ng, Dewei Chu, Cui Ying Toe, Zhaojun Han, Rose Amal
Summary: Copper single-atom catalysts (SACs) interact with the defective silver surface, lowering the energy barrier for CO2 reduction, leading to improved efficiency and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Hsuan Wu, Harshit Mehta, Elena Willinger, Jodie A. Yuwono, Priyank V. Kumar, Paula M. Abdala, Anna Wach, Agnieszka Kierzkowska, Felix Donat, Denis A. Kuznetsov, Christoph R. Mueller
Summary: Establishing generic catalyst design principles by identifying structural features of materials that influence their performance will advance the rational engineering of new catalytic materials. This study investigates the activity of metal-substituted manganese oxide (spinel) nanoparticles for the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and rationalizes it based on the enthalpy of formation of the binary MO oxide, ΔH-f degrees(MO), and the Lewis acidity of the M2+ substituent. The incorporation of elements M with low ΔH-f degrees(MO) enhances the oxygen binding strength in Mn3O4:M, which affects its activity in ORR. Our work provides insights into the design of new compositions for oxygen electrocatalysis using rational substitution/doping by redox-inactive elements.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
William Hadinata Lie, Yang Yuwei, Jodie A. Yuwono, Constantine Tsounis, Muhammad Zubair, Joshua Wright, Lars Thomsen, Priyank Kumar, Nicholas Bedford
Summary: Several transition metal oxides and hydroxides have shown promising electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF), an important biomass-derived compound. However, little is known about the factors influencing the reactivity and selectivity of these materials for HMF electrooxidation (HMFOR). In this study, Co, Ni and Cu-based Prussian blue analogue (PBA) electrocatalysts were investigated to understand their intrinsic electronic contributions to HMFOR activity. Cu-phase PBAs exhibited the highest faradaic efficiency for generating 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) during HMF oxidation. The presence of nucleophilic OH* species on the electrocatalyst's surface was identified as an important factor affecting the activity and selectivity towards FDCA. These findings provide insights into the design of high-performance HMFOR catalysts without relying on catalysts with high oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanqiu Lyu, Jodie A. Yuwono, Pengtang Wang, Yanyan Wang, Fuhua Yang, Sailin Liu, Shilin Zhang, Baofeng Wang, Kenneth Davey, Jianfeng Mao, Zaiping Guo
Summary: A class of N-containing heterocyclic compounds acts as organic pH buffers in aqueous Zn-Iodine (I-2) batteries to mitigate issues such as Zn dendrites, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), corrosion, and polyiodines shuttle. These compounds regulate electrolyte pH, inhibit HER and anode corrosion, and preferentially absorb on Zn metal, achieving non-dendritic Zn plating/stripping. The batteries with these buffers exhibit high Coulombic efficiency, long-term cycling stability, and improved conversion kinetics.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jiao Li, Tianshu Li, Jodie A. Yuwono, Guozhe Meng, Zhiyuan Feng
Summary: The purpose of this study is to develop a sol-gel-based coating for long-lasting corrosion protection on AZ31 Mg alloy. Silane-based sol-gel coatings have been successfully used, but defects formed during solidification can cause coating failure. A modified sol-gel coating with levodopa showed significant corrosion protection performance, lasting over 14 days.
ANTI-CORROSION METHODS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanyan Wang, Zhijie Wang, Wei Kong Pang, Wilford Lie, Jodie A. Yuwono, Gemeng Liang, Sailin Liu, Anita M. D' Angelo, Jiaojiao Deng, Yameng Fan, Kenneth Davey, Baohua Li, Zaiping Guo
Summary: The authors propose a hybrid electrolyte that incorporates strongly polar molecules to strengthen the water O-H bonds, thus reducing water activity and improving the electrochemical performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Zubair, Priyank Kumar, Malte Klingenhof, Bijil Subhash, Jodie A. Yuwono, Soshan Cheong, Yin Yao, Lars Thomsen, Peter Strasser, Richard D. Tilley, Nicholas M. Bedford
Summary: In this study, Ce was added to Co-Ni LDHs as a promoter to enhance the activity for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) revealed that Ce addition increased the number of octahedral Co sites and oxygen vacancies, promoting the transformation of LDH into an oxyhydroxide-reactive phase. The presence of both Ce and oxygen vacancies improved the electrochemical activity of Ce-doped electrocatalysts by reducing the free-energy barrier of the rate-limiting step during OER, as supported by density functional theory calculations.
Review
Physics, Applied
Sailin Liu, Ruizhi Zhang, Jianfeng Mao, Jodie Yuwono, Cheng Wang, Kenneth Davey, Zaiping Guo
Summary: Aqueous alkali and multivalent metal-ion batteries have advantages in large-scale energy storage due to safety and environmental friendliness. However, they suffer from low energy density and short life due to limited electrochemical stability windows and rapid degradation of electrode materials. This review provides a systematic analysis of electrolyte design strategies, interfacial stability, and electrode/electrolyte interphases for boosted aqueous rechargeable batteries. The findings suggest that high-concentration electrolytes and hybrid solvent design show promise for high energy density ARBs, but there is a need for longer cycling life improvement and boosting electrolyte stability.
APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwei Yang, William Hadinata Lie, Raymond R. Unocic, Jodie A. Yuwono, Malte Klingenhof, Thomas Merzdorf, Paul Wolfgang Buchheister, Matthias Kroschel, Anne Walker, Leighanne C. Gallington, Lars Thomsen, Priyank Kumar, Peter Strasser, Jason A. Scott, Nicholas M. Bedford
Summary: This study reveals the proportional relationship between the deprotonation propensity of catalysts and the Faradic efficiency of biomass oxidation reactions. Through engineering the deprotonation capability, it is possible to achieve high selectivity for anodic reactions and suppress the oxygen evolution reaction.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Denny Gunawan, Jodie A. Yuwono, Priyank V. Kumar, Akasha Kaleem, Michael P. Nielsen, Murad J. Y. Tayebjee, Louis Oppong-Antwi, Haotian Wen, Inga Kuschnerus, Shery L. Y. Chang, Yu Wang, Rosalie K. Hocking, Tian-Shan Chan, Cui Ying Toe, Jason Scott, Rose Amal
Summary: ZnxIn2S3+x has been found to be a promising catalyst for alcohol photoreforming, but the structure-activity-selectivity relationships of this material are not well understood. By investigating the Zn:In:S ratios and varying the x value in ZnxIn2S3+x, it was discovered that S-• radicals are responsible for C-H activation and selectivity towards H2 and hydrofuroin. Optimum catalytic activity is achieved through a balance between improved carrier dynamics and reduced visible light absorption as the x value increases. Additionally, a higher Zn-S:In-S layer ratio prolongs the lifetime of S-• in the Zn-S layer, leading to enhanced C-H activation and higher selectivity for C-C coupling products. These findings contribute to the development of sulfide-based photocatalysts for sustainable H2 production via organic photoreforming.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Alishba T. John, Shiyu Wei, Jodie A. Yuwono, Priyank Kumar, David R. Nisbet, Buddini I. Karawdeniya, Lan Fu, Krishnan Murugappan, Antonio Tricoli
Summary: In this study, a low-temperature sensing platform was developed using nanostructured metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and semiconductor nanowire (NW) arrays, which showed improved sensitivity and selectivity for gas sensing.
APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Wang, Xiaohui Zeng, Haiji Huang, Dongmei Xie, Jianyang Sun, Jiachang Zhao, Yichuan Rui, Jinguo Wang, Jodie A. Yuwono, Jianfeng Mao
Summary: This study proposes the use of a biodegradable electrolyte additive, γ-Valerolactone (GVL), to stabilize the zinc metal anode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). The GVL additive competes with water molecules to engage the solvated structure of Zn2+, reducing water reactivity and inhibiting side reactions. Additionally, GVL molecules adsorb on the surface of zinc to regulate its deposition and suppress dendrite growth. The use of GVL enables a highly stable and reversible zinc anode with improved performance in AZIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Song, Mingjie Jiang, Jodie A. Yuwono, Sailin Liu, Jingxiu Wang, Qi Zhang, Yuhui Chen, Jun Zhang, Juanfang Liu, Xuehong Wu
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effects of germanium (Ge) doping and its concentration on the structure and electrochemical performance of two-dimensional SixGey using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Low concentration Ge doping improves the diffusion ability of lithium atoms, while excessive Ge reduces the theoretical capacity and diffusion energy barrier. Increasing Ge concentration seems to improve the electrical conductivity of the material.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuhua Yang, Jun Long, Jodie A. Yuwono, Huifang Fei, Yameng Fan, Peng Li, Jinshuo Zou, Junnan Hao, Sailin Liu, Gemeng Liang, Yanqiu Lyu, Xiaobo Zheng, Shiyong Zhao, Kenneth Davey, Zaiping Guo
Summary: The 'shuttle effect' in Zinc-iodine batteries can be suppressed by using single atom catalyst (SAC) cathodes, which enhance the catalytic activity and adsorption abilities. This study provides insights into how the catalytic and adsorption role of metallic catalysts improves the performance of Zinc-iodine batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)