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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bo-Qiang Miao, Ya-Chong Liu, Yu Ding, Pu-Jun Jin, Pei Chen, Yu Chen
Summary: In this study, high-quality chlorine-free Rh nanodendrites (Rh-NDs) were successfully synthesized by a simple one-step chemical-reduction method. Rh-NDs exhibited high electroactivity for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells. Under optimal experimental conditions, Rh-NDs showed a significant enhancement in electroactivity and durability for MOR compared to irregular Rh nanocrystals, thanks to their dendritic morphology that provides a large specific surface area, rich corner/edge atoms, and efficient aggregation inhibition.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ewelina Ksepko, Rafal Lysowski
Summary: The research focuses on preparing Mn-based materials as oxygen carriers and evaluating their reactivity in energy systems, particularly in chemical looping combustion (CLC) technology. The Fe-Mn oxides oxygen carriers were synthesized and thoroughly characterized using various techniques, with the F50M35 sample identified as the most promising for gaseous fuel combustion via CLC.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Akaljot Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur, Prit Pal Singh, Sandeep Kaushal
Summary: This article reviews the advancements in the field of supported bimetallic nanoparticles in direct methanol fuel cells, discussing the performance of BMNPs with varied structures, compositions, and morphologies on different support materials, and evaluating the pros and cons of various support materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zixu Yang, Zhengpai Zhang, Yitao Liu, Xiaoxu Ding, Jun Zhang, Jing Xu, Yifan Han
Summary: Highly dispersed FeMn bimetallic nanoparticles prepared by a low-temperature co-precipitation method were used for direct CO hydrogenation to produce light olefins. The strong interaction between Fe and Mn stabilized the Fe1-xMnxO phase during activation, while Mn decreased the surface energy of nanocrystals and reduced agglomeration, resulting in smaller particle sizes of Mn-promoted catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Weixuan Xu, Dasol Yoon, Yao Yang, Yin Xiong, Huiqi Li, Rui Zeng, David A. Muller, Hector D. Abruna
Summary: Developing highly active, durable, and low-cost electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for advancing and commercializing fuel cell technologies. This study reports a novel family of Pd-Co binary alloys embedded in bimetallic organic framework-derived polyhedral carbon supports. Among the materials studied, annealed BMOF-derived Pd3Co exhibits the most promising ORR activity and stability. The strategies developed in this research provide promising insights into the rational design and synthesis of ORR electrocatalysts for alkaline fuel cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fawen Liang, Zhang Liu, Xueding Jiang, Jiesen Li, Kaibang Xiao, Weicheng Xu, Xin Chen, Jinzhi Liang, Zhifeng Lin, Meng Li, Xiaolian Wu, Hailong Wang
Summary: In this study, a NaOH-modified biochar supported Fe/Mn bimetallic composite (Fe-Mn/AW-BC) was prepared to remove tetracycline (TC) through activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS). The results showed that Fe-Mn/AW-BC + PMS system had a rate constant 37 times higher than the BC + PMS system, with about 97.9% of TC degraded. The Fe-Mn/AW-BC system exhibited wide pH usability and broad-spectrum adaptability towards various organic pollutants and water environments.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongli Guo, Yi Wang, Ping Lu, Jie Liu, Yanbiao Liu
Summary: In this study, a flow-through electro-Fenton system was developed for efficient and selective degradation of organic contaminants. The key element of the system was a functional nanohybrid filter cathode made of carbon nanotubes (CNT) functionalized with Fe/Mn oxide nanoparticles under nanoconfinement. The results showed that the nanoconfined Fe/Mn-in-CNT filter had significantly higher organic degradation kinetics compared to the unconfinement counterpart. Singlet oxygen was the primary reactive oxygen species in the nanoconfined system, while the hydroxyl radical-mediated pathway was dominant in the unconfinement system. The superior performance of the nanoconfined system was attributed to the synergistic effects among Fe, Mn, CNT, and electric field, as revealed by experimental and theoretical analysis.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Mehdi Abdolmaleki, Javad Hosseini, Gholam Reza Allahgholipour, Younes Hanifehpour
Summary: This work developed nanostructured and porous Fe/Pd-Fe bimetallic catalysts by sequentially depositing iron, iron-zinc alloy, and palladium coatings. X-ray diffraction was used for characterization, while cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to study the electrocatalytic activity of the catalysts. The results showed that the Fe/Pd-Fe catalysts exhibited higher activity and stability than pure Pd and Fe electrodes, making them potential anode materials for alkaline ethanol fuel cells.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lijun Liu, Boxiong Shen, Fengju Lu, Xinyu Peng
Summary: A series of PEG modified Mn-Fe bimetallic oxides with various Mn/Fe molar ratios were synthesized and investigated for the simultaneous oxidation of NO and toluene. The Mn2Fe1 catalyst with a Mn/Fe molar ratio of 2:1 exhibited excellent catalytic performance, attributed to the synergistic interaction between Mn and Fe, which increased specific surface area, dispersion, and low-temperature reducibility. The presence of NO and toluene had different effects on their respective removal, with toluene inhibiting NO removal at lower temperatures but not at higher temperatures. The presence of O2 and the formation of strong oxidizing NO2 played positive roles in the deep oxidation of both NO and toluene.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xinlong Xu, Xiaoming Zhang, Zhangxun Xia, Ruili Sun, Junhu Wang, Qike Jiang, Shansheng Yu, Suli Wang, Gongquan Sun
Summary: Fe-N-C catalysts show improved activity and stability through surface modification strategy, leading to increased active site density and enhanced performance in electrochemical measurements and direct methanol fuel cells. Additionally, engineering drainage channels around active sites can improve stability of assembled DMFC, maintaining high voltage after 24 h at 100 mA cm(-2).
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaohang Li, Xiaoxuan Yang, Liting Liu, He Zhao, Yawei Li, Haiyan Zhu, Yuanzhen Chen, Shengwu Guo, Yongning Liu, Qiang Tan, Gang Wu
Summary: A nitrogen/sulfur codoped single iron site catalyst (Fe-N/S-C) prepared through chemical vapor deposition (CVD) showed superior catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. The tuning of optimal charge distribution of Fe sites by N and S codoping and the suppression of iron-carbide-containing iron clusters formation contributed to the high performance of the catalyst. Further studies demonstrated its promising performance as a cathode catalyst in direct methanol fuel cells.
Article
Polymer Science
Somia Awad, F. U. Y. AL-sheqefi, Ameenah N. Al-Ahmadi, Mohamed Ibrahim, Esam E. Abdel-Hady
Summary: The electrospinning method was used to prepare nickel/palladium (NP) nanofiber catalysts with different percentages as an alternative to platinum in DMFC. The morphology and structure of the catalysts were analyzed using SEM and TEM, which revealed the presence of nanofiber and crystalline spheres of nickel and palladium. The results of EC testing showed that methanol had the best electrocatalytic properties among methanol, urea, and isopropanol-methanol mixture.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luiz Felipe Placa, Pedro-Lucas S. Vital, Luiz Eduardo Gomes, Antonio Carlos Roveda Jr, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Caue Alves Martins, Heberton Wender
Summary: This study investigates the performance of black TiO2 nanoparticles as photoanodes in photocatalytic fuel cells (PFCs). By controlling the illumination conditions and self-doping of the material, the black TiO2 photoanode exhibits superior methanol oxidation and O-2 reduction performance, with a higher power density compared to traditional TiO2. Additionally, the black TiO2 photoanode shows good stability under light irradiation and efficient energy conversion under flow conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiping Su, Yangke Long, Shiyin Zhao, Pengju Wang, Feng Xie, Junyi Huang, Bing Han, Zuotai Zhang, Bo-Ping Zhang
Summary: A novel porous ferromanganese oxides (FeMnOx) nanocubes were prepared through a successive codeposition-calcination method and further synthesized by a hydrogenation process. The FeMnOx showed outstanding catalytic activity in the Fenton-like degradation of Rhodamine B and other dyes in the presence of peroxymonosulfate (PMS). The optimized sample exhibited high degradation efficiency and strong stability, suggesting its potential in the field of decolorization.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hau Quoc Pham, Tai Thien Huynh
Summary: This study demonstrates the superior performance of bimetallic Pt3Cu nanodendrites prepared through a microwave-assisted process on a W-modified TiO2 nanosupport for methanol oxidation reaction compared to traditional Pt nanoparticles. The unique properties of the nanodendritic-like structure and the synergic and electronic effects of Pt3Cu nanoalloy and mesoporous W-modified TiO2 nanosupport contribute to the enhancement of electrocatalytic performance.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Shaokun Chong, Yifang Wu, Yuanzhen Chen, Shengwu Guo, Zige Tai, Chengyong Shu, Qiang Tan, Junjie Sun, Yongning Liu
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yan Liu, Yuanzhen Chen, Jun Ming, Li Chen, Chengyong Shu, Ting Qu, Qiang Tan, Yongning Liu, Tewodros Asefa
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Tan, Chengyong Shu, Janel Abbott, Qinfu Zhao, Liting Liu, Ting Qu, Yuanzhen Chen, Haiyan Zhu, Yongning Liu, Gang Wu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zige Tai, Ming Shi, Shaokun Chong, Yuanzhen Chen, Chenyong Shu, Xin Dai, Qiang Tan, Yongning Liu
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shaokun Chong, Lan Sun, Chengyong Shu, Shengwu Guo, Yongning Liu, Wei (Alex) Wang, Hua Kun Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Tan, Ting Qu, Cheng-yong Shu, Yan Liu, Yuting He, Wenfang Zhai, Sheng-wu Guo, Liting Liu, Yong-ning Liu
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fen Wang, Yonghui Wang, Yuan Fang, Jianfeng Zhu, Xuelin Li, Ji Qi, Wenling Wu
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolu Tian, Pu Yang, Yikun Yi, Pei Liu, Te Wang, Chengyong Shu, Long Qu, Wei Tang, Yanfeng Zhang, Mingtao Li, Bolun Yang
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Long Qu, Pei Liu, Xiaolu Tian, Chengyong Shu, Yikun Yi, Pu Yang, Te Wang, Binren Fang, Mingtao Li, Bolun Yang
Article
Electrochemistry
Yuan Fang, Ji Qi, Fen Wang, Yaorui Hao, Jianfeng Zhu, Pei Zhang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Fang, Tingting Zhang, Yuhang Zhang, Jianfeng Zhu
Summary: This study synthesized CeO2-QDs@MnO2 and MnO2@CeO2-QDs composites to investigate the role of CeO2 in ORR. CeO2-QDs@MnO2 showed superior ORR activity and stability, with a mechanism of temporary storage and timely replenishment of oxygen in CeO2 catalyzing greater efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Liu, Yawei Li, Yuanzhen Chen, Ting Qu, Chengyong Shu, Xiaodong Yang, Haiyan Zhu, Shengwu Guo, Shengdun Zhao, Tewodros Asefa, Yongning Liu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Zhu, Zige Tai, Chengyong Shu, Shaokun Chong, Shengwu Guo, Lijie Ji, Yuanzhen Chen, Yongning Liu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zige Tai, Ming Shi, Shaokun Chong, Yuanzhen Chen, Qiang Tan, Chenyong Shu, Yongning Liu
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuan Fang, Yonghui Wang, Fen Wang, Jianfeng Zhu