Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Calabrese, D. Russo, A. di Benedetto, R. Marotta, R. Andreozzi
Summary: Formates are promising salts for hydrogen storage, capable of catalytically converting to bicarbonate and being regenerated under moderate pressure. However, there are still challenges to be addressed, such as reaction kinetics, stability, cyclability, and increasing energetic density. This work critically reviews the current state and highlights theoretical limitations and applicative shortcomings, providing perspective on future research. Despite the existing bottlenecks, there is promising room for improvement, with state-of-the-art catalytic systems potentially reaching 72% energetic efficiency, which could be improved up to 90%.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Danilo Russo, Marcella Calabrese, Raffaele Marotta, Roberto Andreozzi, Almerinda Di Benedetto
Summary: Aqueous formate/bicarbonate solutions are being studied as a safe system for hydrogen storage, and researchers have investigated catalytic systems to improve salt interconversion. Thermodynamic calculations were carried out to determine the maximum storage capacity of the system, and the influence of operating conditions was analyzed. The most promising configurations were simulated for experimental benchmarking and future development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiehua Ding, Xinyu Guan, Jia Lv, Xiaohong Chen, Yi Zhang, Hui Li, Daliang Zhang, Shilun Qiu, Hai-Long Jiang, Qianrong Fang
Summary: Benefitting from unique structural merits, 3D large-pore COF materials have promising applications due to high surface areas and interconnected large channels. In this study, functional 3D stptopologized COFs named JUC-640-M (M = Co, Ni, or H) were designed, exhibiting record-breaking low crystal density, large interconnected pore size, high surface area, and abundant exposed porphyrin moieties. These materials show high CO production rate, selectivity, and stability, surpassing other COF-based materials. This work not only produces novel 3D COFs with large channels but also offers guidance for COF functionalization and applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Humaira Seema, Christian Kemp, Sidra Subhan, Muhammad Yaseen
Summary: This study fabricates nickel nanoparticle-carbon hybrid composite via solvothermal technique and investigates its potential for hydrogen storage. The results show that carbonized Ni-MOF74 sample at 500 degrees C exhibits significantly improved hydrogen storage capacity compared to the parent material. These Ni-carbon hybrid materials are believed to be cost effective and promising for hydrogen storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruofan Li, Juxue Wang, Hongxiang Chu, Di Zeng, Wenjing Wang, Bingkun Cui, Ling Zhang, Wenzhong Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a novel approach for the continuous production of carbon dioxide anion radical (CO2 (center dot-)) and efficient generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by utilizing oxalic acid in wastewater through a photocatalyst Bi-(C2O4)OH.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhe Tan, Yuhan Liu, Bo Huang
Summary: This study has developed a new method for separating nanomaterials and proposed a three-solvent model to explain the centrifugation mechanism of colloidal particles. A low-toxicity solvent system with high separation efficiency has been discovered. This research is of great importance for the separation of colloidal particles and the development of functional nanomaterials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shi He, Yufeng Chen, Mengdi Wang, Hanggai Nuomin, Peter Novello, Xueqian Li, Siyuan Zhu, Jie Liu
Summary: Ammonia is a promising hydrogen mediator that reduces the cost of hydrogen transportation, but improvements are needed for extracting hydrogen. Ammonia electrolysis is a convenient method for low-cost hydrogen production. Nickel-cobalt nitride nanosheets show high electrocatalytic activity for the ammonia oxidation reaction in non-aqueous solutions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Jiang, Lizhang Wang, Bai Gao, Yiran Li, Yadan Guo, Mengning Zhuo, Kaixuan Sun, Binyu Lu, Meiyu Jia, Xiaoxia Yu, Huidong Wang, Yongge Li
Summary: Utilizing OH- oxidation as a counter reaction to CO2 electroreduction can increase formate production rate and faradic efficiency. Alkaline anolyte helps stabilize catholyte pH, avoiding competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, and has the lowest power consumption compared to other anolytes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dario Gomez Vazquez, Travis P. Pollard, Julian Mars, Ji Mun Yoo, Hans-Georg Steinrueck, Sharon E. Bone, Olga Safonova, Michael F. Toney, Oleg Borodin, Maria R. Lukatskaya
Summary: By using coordinating anions like acetate, a WIS-like Zn coordination environment can be achieved even in relatively dilute conditions, enabling prolonged cycling of Zn metal anodes.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heng Lu, Jianbo Li, Yangfan Lu, Yu'an Chen, Tianyu Xie, Xiang Zhou, Qian Li, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics of the Mg/MgH2 system were significantly improved by utilizing the synergetic effect between Nb2CTx MXene and ZrO2. The newly synthesized catalyst ZrO2@Nb2CTx greatly reduced the dehydrogenation activation energy of MgH2.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi-Bei Zhou, Xiang-Hao Han, Qiao-Yan Qi, Shi-Xian Gan, De-Li Ma, Xin Zhao
Summary: Amide-linked covalent organic frameworks (amide COFs) have great potential in practical applications due to their high stability and polyamide structures. However, their accessibility is limited. In this study, a new linkage conversion method using KHSO5 as an oxidant was developed to rapidly synthesize crystalline amide COFs under mild conditions. This approach is general, facile, efficient, and scalable, allowing for easy production of amide COFs from widely available imine-linked COFs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Gao, Lin Qin, Bo Wang, Mingdong Bao, Yingwen Cao, Xidong Duan, Weiyou Yang, Xiangdong Yang, Qing Shi
Summary: By fabricating submicron-thick zincophilic CrN coatings, long lifespan and high Coulombic efficiency have been achieved in Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs), with effective suppression of dendrite formation and parasitic reactions, as well as uniform zinc deposition.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chan Kim, Kimoon Lee, Il-Han Yoo, Yu-Jin Lee, Safira Ramadhani, Hyuntae Sohn, Suk Woo Nam, Joohoon Kim, Yongmin Kim, Hyangsoo Jeong
Summary: This study reveals that the proton concentration in the system determines the pathway of hydrogen generation during formic acid dehydrogenation. The quantity and composition of the produced gas can be actively controlled by adjusting the pH of the reaction system. Operando monitoring of the pH can help determine the origin of gas evolution.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Luo, Jinfeng Tian, Wenfeng Hu, Peng Han, Wei Wang, Baojun Ma
Summary: This study reports a new and highly efficient co-catalyst Zn-Ni5P4, prepared by evenly doping Zn in Ni5P4. The catalyst shows an ultrahigh activity when loaded on CdS, reduces capacitance, benefits the release of electrons, and enhances the co-catalytic performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Meng Chen, Jianbin Liu, Nutthaphak Kitiphatpiboon, Xiumin Li, Junli Wang, Xiaogang Hao, Abuliti Abudula, Yufei Ma, Guoqing Guan
Summary: Designing cost-effective catalysts with high-activity and ultra-stability is crucial for scaling-up the water electrolysis process for hydrogen production. This study successfully synthesized Zn-VOx-Co 2D nanosheets with a well-integrated heterostructure, which showed enhanced intrinsic electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability. The dual-doping of Zn and VOx optimized the d-band center of Co and improved the adsorption and desorption of H, opening a new avenue for designing electrocatalysts with unique crystalline-amorphous heterostructure.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoguang Wang, Yang Yang, Tianfu Wang, Heng Zhong, Jiong Cheng, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study successfully achieved a 7.5% acetate yield from direct CO2 reduction using a specific hexagonal closed-packed cobalt catalyst under hydrothermal conditions, with the CoO/Co interface identified as crucial for CO2 activation and C-C coupling.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binbin Jin, Xin Ye, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin, Yun Hang Hu
Summary: The combination of light and heat in photothermal catalysis enables efficient conversion of CO2 into methane. By increasing the catalyst surface temperature and providing more negative ions, the methane yield can be significantly improved.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David P. Tilly, William Cullen, Heng Zhong, Romain Jamagne, Inigo Vitorica-Yrezabal, Simon J. Webb
Summary: By investigating the effect of remotely induced changes in ligand folding, a potential pathway towards remote conformational control of organometallic catalysts has been discovered. The study on dynamic folding of Aib peptides revealed that the chiral conformational preference of N-terminal residues can be relayed to the axially chiral Rh(NHC) complex in the helical body.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Ye, Xiaoyu Shi, Heng Zhong, Tianfu Wang, Jia Duo, Binbin Jin, Fangming Jin
Summary: A light-driven system was developed for highly selective conversion of glucose into lactic acid at low temperatures, achieving the highest lactic acid yield and selectivity through the construction of a CNT/LDHs composite catalyst. The performance was attributed to the strong heating center generated by CNTs, the catalytic activity of LDHs, and the synergistic catalytic system.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhou Pei, Zhenfeng Pi, Heng Zhong, Jiong Cheng, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study proposes a method of substituting the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction with glycerol oxidation reaction for efficient CO2 electroreduction, which achieves the coproduction of formate at both the cathode and anode. A highly efficient CO2ER system is successfully established with a specific catalyst, demonstrating the potential of non-noble metal catalysts for organic oxidation reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Xu Liu, Heng Zhong, Chunling Wang, Daoping He, Fangming Jin
Summary: Converting CO2 into value-added chemicals is environmentally and economically beneficial, and hydrothermal reduction is a promising strategy. This paper summarizes the recent advances in converting CO2 into formic acid using metal- and biomass-based catalysts under hydrothermal conditions, and discusses the effects of several experimental variables on the formic acid yield.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiyou Wang, Yuhou Pei, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: An automatic high-pressure H2 production system based on the HCO3- enhanced Al-H2O reaction is established, which can generate high-pressure H2 from renewable resources without using compressing facilities. It has a high exothermic reaction and self-supported energy requirement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Yuchao Zheng, Baolin Liao, Fei Shen, Heng Zhong, Jianfeng Yang, Kai Liu, Lun Gong
Summary: In this study, the dynamic response of cast-in-situ concrete lining was analyzed using FLAC3D software. The reliability of the numerical model was verified through onsite train vibration test. The results showed that tunnel buried depth and surrounding rock were the main factors affecting the early-age concrete structure, and peak acceleration decreased with increasing tunnel buried depth while increased with increasing surrounding rock grade and train speed.
SHOCK AND VIBRATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wubin Yan, Binbin Jin, Jiong Cheng, Xiaoyu Shi, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: A facile Ru/ZrO2 catalyst was developed to achieve in situ hydrogenation of HCO3- into formate using biodiesel-waste glycerol as the reductant. The highest formate yield reached 25.1% over Ru/ZrO2, showing a significant improvement compared to the case without catalysts.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Ye, Xiaoyu Shi, Jiayi Li, Binbin Jin, Jiong Cheng, Zhouhong Ren, Heng Zhong, Liwei Chen, Xi Liu, Fangming Jin, Tianfu Wang
Summary: In this study, an Mg-Al hydrotalcite/carbon nanotubes hybrid catalyst was prepared for efficient and selective glucose isomerization. The results showed that the tunable textural properties and basicity of the catalyst, achieved by tailoring the Mg/Al ratio and introducing CNT, improved the interaction between glucose and the catalyst, leading to enhanced catalytic performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhou Pei, Chunling Wang, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study replaces the slow oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with sulfite electrooxidation reaction (SOR) to achieve a CO2/sulfite concurrent system that can effectively treat CO2 and SO2 in flue gas. The results show improved voltage saving and energy conversion efficiency compared to the traditional CO2RR + OER system.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lanxin Wu, Yang Yang, Jiong Cheng, Xiaoyu Shi, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study established a simple and efficient MgO-H2O2 system for the oxidation of glucose into formic acid in water medium, with the catalyst being recyclable and cost-effective.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Shuo Cheng, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: Upgrading carbohydrate biomass through electrocatalytic methods is crucial for creating a sustainable and renewable society. These methods offer mild reaction conditions and utilize water as a green and abundant source of hydrogen and oxygen. Recent advancements in electrocatalytic conversion of carbohydrates are summarized, focusing on anodic electrocatalytic oxidation and cathodic electrocatalytic reduction, with future prospects for improvement discussed.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhou Pei, Wen Gu, Shuo Cheng, Shuhan Xiao, Chunling Wang, Yang Yang, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: By integrating thermochemical and electrochemical methods, a research has been conducted to directly reduce bicarbonate to formate on a tin foil electrode, achieving high partial current density and Faradaic efficiency. Compared to traditional CO2 reduction methods, this approach is simpler and more practical.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renjie Yang, Pengfei Chen, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study proposes an efficient and rapid method for converting food waste into lactic acid, with high yields and without the need for complex catalysts. The research not only offers an effective means of utilizing food waste but also reduces reliance on food reserves.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)