Bi2O3/MoS2复合材料的制备及析氧性能研究

二维材料MoS2有良好的催化性能,但由于其原始状态是块状的,平面结构为催化惰性,活性位点高度集中于边缘位置,为了提高二维材料MoS2的催化性能,我们利用水热法成功地制备了阶梯式边缘型花状的二硫化钼基电催化剂(Bi2 O3/MoS2),通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)对其组成、...     

高效草酸镍钴双金属电催化剂的制备及析氧性能研究

开发用于析氧反应(OER)的高性能非贵金属催化剂有望提高电解水制氢的效率,促进氢能的开发利用。本研究采用简便的一步溶剂热法在泡沫镍(NF)上原位生长NiC₂O₄-Co(草酸镍钴)双金属电催化剂,可应用于高效的析氧反应。在1 mol/L KOH溶液中,自支撑NiC₂O₄-Co1双金属催化剂在10 mA/cm²下的析氧过电位仅为278 mV,塔菲尔斜率为65 mV/dec,并显现出优异稳定的OER性能。NiC₂O₄-Co双金属催化剂优异的性能归因于优化的电子结构,增大的比表面积,快速的界面电荷转移能力,以及OER过程中Ni位点和Co位点之间的协同效应。     

高效析氧反应催化剂Fe-MIL-101的制备及性能研究

近年来,金属有机骨架(MOFs)逐渐用于析氧反应(OER)领域.在以往研究中,MOFs通常作为前驱体在高温下热解制备金属氧化物/多孔碳复合材料以提高OER性能.虽然金属氧化物/多孔碳复合材料显示出较高的催化活性,但是它们需要复杂的制备工艺和高温条件.因此,寻找一种不经过热解处理可以直接用作OER的高效能MOFs催化剂是...     

Co3O4/CeO2异质结制备及其在碱性介质中电催化析氧性能

通过简易的两步法制备一系列Co_3O_4/CeO_2异质结。其结构、形貌和微结构分别通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)和高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)表征。在碱性介质中,其电催化析氧性能随着Co_3O_4/CeO_2质量比的变化而变化,并有一最佳值。当Co_3O_4和CeO_2质量比为58.5%时,在1.0 mol·L~(-1)KOH溶液中,10 mA·cm~(-2)的电流密度下,过电位为347 mV,Tafel斜率为72.7mV·dec~(-1),并且稳定性良好。此时的过电位低于Co_3O_4(440 mV)、商用RuO_2(359 mV)和CeO_2(570 mV)。X射线光电子能谱(XPS)显示Co_3O_4的部分电子向CeO_2转移。这导致复合材料的导电性提高,CeO_2表面的氧空位浓度和活性氧物种增加。     

铁镍合金催化剂的结构调控及对电化学析氧反应的催化性能

以碳纤维纸(CFP)为基底材料,通过水热生长铁镍前驱体、多巴胺包覆和焙烧转化的方法制备出FeNi合金纳米颗粒@氮掺杂碳(FeNi alloy@NC)复合催化剂.通过改变反应体系中Fe/Ni前驱体的摩尔比可改变合金组成为Fe_0.64Ni_0.36和FeNi)3,同时催化剂微观结构也由纳米管状变为花状团簇以及片层结构.在碱性介质中进行电化学析氧反应测试,发现FeNi₃@NC(1∶3)催化剂表现出了最优的催化活性和稳定性,合金颗粒与NC层的协同相互作用、NC保护层的构建以及催化剂的三维微观立体结构是催化剂性能优异的主要原因.     

钴铁双金属氧化物多孔纳米棒的制备及其电解水析氧性能

通过简单的钴铁前躯体热分解法制备了系列一维Co_(1-x)Fe_xO_y(0≤x≤1)多孔纳米材料,并在1 mol·L~(-1) KOH溶液中研究了其电解水析氧催化性能。研究发现不同Fe掺杂量对材料的结构与电解水析氧催化性能有较大的影响,其中16%(n/n)Fe掺杂量的Co_(1-x)Fe_xO_y具有最优的析氧催化性能。在10 m A·cm~(-2)电流密度下其析氧过电位为345 mV,塔菲尔斜率为54 mV·dec~(-1),并表现出优异的析氧稳定性能。廉价、高效的Co_(1-x)Fe_xO_y多孔纳米棒材料有望成为优良的析氧催化剂用于电解水制氢。     

Ni-Fe合金泡沫的制备及电解水析氧性能研究

NiFe羟基氧化物及其氢氧化物是一种有效的、含量丰富的且廉价的析氧反应催化剂.然而,这类催化剂有着不可避免的缺陷—易脱落,严重影响了它的长期稳定性,因而阻碍了其工业应用;同时,导电性不高导致了其在析氧反应时较高的过电位.本文采用共电沉积法和模板去除法,利用聚氨酯海绵作为模板,电沉积了不同Fe含量的NiFe合金泡沫用于催...     

钴铁双金属氧化物多孔纳米棒的制备及其电解水析氧性能

通过简单的钴铁前躯体热分解法制备了系列一维Co_1-xFe_xO_y（0≤x≤1）多孔纳米材料,并在1 mol·L^-1 KOH溶液中研究了其电解水析氧催化性能。研究发现不同Fe掺杂量对材料的结构与电解水析氧催化性能有较大的影响,其中16%（n/n）Fe掺杂量的Co_1-xFe_xO_y具有最优的析氧催化性能。在10 mA·cm^-2电流密度下其析氧过电位为345 mV,塔菲尔斜率为54 mV·dec^-1,并表现出优异的析氧稳定性能。廉价、高效的Co_1-xFe_xO_y多孔纳米棒材料有望成为优良的析氧催化剂用于电解水制氢。     

铁镍合金纳米颗粒镶嵌的多级孔氮掺杂碳催化剂的制备及析氧性能研究

非贵金属铁镍合金催化剂在析氧反应（OER）中性能优异，表现出取代贵金属RuO₂催化剂的巨大潜力.以SiO₂为大孔模板，多巴胺为氮碳源，Fe³⁺，Ni²⁺为金属源，通过原位吸附、聚合、焙烧、刻蚀等步骤制备得到铁镍合金纳米颗粒镶嵌的多级孔氮掺杂碳催化剂.碱性介质中的析氧反应测试表明，合金催化剂达到电流密度10 mA·cm^-2时过电位仅为286 mV，显著低于以RuO₂为催化剂的380 mV过电位；同时经过2000圈循环伏安老化后活性几乎无衰减，稳定性高.所制备的合金催化剂具有两方面结构优势：（1）铁镍合金以及单质铁纳米颗粒镶嵌于大孔碳的薄层孔壁中，有利于暴露活性位点；（2）石墨化氮碳层对合金纳米颗粒的保护提高了材料抗腐蚀性，进而提升其稳定性.     

纳米WO3的制备及其光解水析氧性能研究

用溶胶凝胶法,灼烧法合成了纳米级WO3,采用X-射线衍射、紫外可见漫反射光谱对WO3进行表征.在Fe3 为电子受体、溶液酸度pH为2.0情况下,研究了纳米级WO3在365nm紫外辐射下光解水析氧的光催化活性,并讨论了不同方法制备的催化剂活性差异的原因.结果表明,结晶程度越高、尺寸越小、比表面积越大的纳米级WO3具有更高的光分解水析氧活性,电子受体的浓度、溶液的酸度对析氧活性有明显的影响.     

Evaluation of Perovskites as Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is an enabling process for technologies in the area of energy conversion and storage, but its slow kinetics limits its efficiency. We performed an electrochemical evaluation of 14 different perovskites of variable composition and stoichiometry as OER electrocatalysts in alkaline media. We particularly focused on improved methods for a reliable comparison of catalyst activity. From initial electrochemical results we selected the most active samples for further optimization of electrode preparation and testing. An inverted cell configuration facilitated gas bubble detachment and thus minimized blockage of the active surface area. We describe parameters, such as the presence of specific cations, stoichiometry, and conductivity, that are important for obtaining electroactive perovskites for OER. Conductive additives enhanced the current and decreased the apparent overpotential of OER for one of the most active samples (La_0.58Sr_0.4Fe_0.8Co_0.2O₃).     

Recent Progress on Nickel-Based Oxide/(Oxy)Hydroxide Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Developing clean and sustainable energies as alternatives to fossil fuels is in strong demand within modern society. The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the efficiency-limiting process in plenty of key renewable energy systems, such as electrochemical water splitting and rechargeable metal–air batteries. In this regard, ongoing efforts have been devoted to seeking high-performance electrocatalysts for enhanced energy conversion efficiency. Apart from traditional precious-metal-based catalysts, nickel-based compounds are the most promising earth-abundant OER catalysts, attracting ever-increasing interest due to high activity and stability. In this review, the recent progress on nickel-based oxide and (oxy)hydroxide composites for water oxidation catalysis in terms of materials design/synthesis and electrochemical performance is summarized. Some underlying mechanisms to profoundly understand the catalytic active sites are also highlighted. In addition, the future research trends and perspectives on the development of Ni-based OER electrocatalysts are discussed.     

Bio-inspired Design of Bidirectional Oxygen Reduction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction Molecular Electrocatalysts

The proper utilization of renewable energy sources has emerged as a major challenge in our pursuit of a sustainable and carbon-neutral energy landscape. Small molecule activation is a key component for proper utilization of renewable energy resources, where O₂/H₂O redox couple is reckoned to be a potential game changer. In this regard, electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have become the prime interest of catalyst designers. Typically, these ORR and OER electrocatalysts are developed distinctly; however, very soon, the requirement of a bidirectional ORR/OER electrocatalyst becomes obvious for practical applicability and rapid energy transduction purposes. A bidirectional catalyst is defined as a catalyst capable of driving a redox reaction in opposing directions. This review has portrayed the development of enzyme structure-inspired design of molecular bidirectional ORR/OER catalysts. The strategic incorporation of secondary and outer coordination sphere features has significantly enhanced the performance of these catalysts, which can be monitored via the key catalytic parameters. These bifunctional OER/ORR catalysts are vital for metal-air battery and fuel cell applications and appropriately poised to lay the foundation for an efficient, economical, and eco-friendly pathway for sustainable energy usage with the rational assembly of energy converting and storage devices.     

Impact of Surface Defects on LaNiO3 Perovskite Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Perovskite oxides are regarded as promising electrocatalysts for water splitting due to their cost-effectiveness, high efficiency and durability in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Despite these advantages, a fundamental understanding of how critical structural parameters of perovskite electrocatalysts influence their activity and stability is lacking. Here, we investigate the impact of structural defects on OER performance for representative LaNiO₃ perovskite electrocatalysts. Hydrogen reduction of 700 °C calcined LaNiO₃ induces a high density of surface oxygen vacancies, and confers significantly enhanced OER activity and stability compared to unreduced LaNiO₃; the former exhibit a low onset overpotential of 380 mV at 10 mA cm⁻² and a small Tafel slope of 70.8 mV dec⁻¹. Oxygen vacancy formation is accompanied by mixed Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ valence states, which quantum-chemical DFT calculations reveal modify the perovskite electronic structure. Further, it reveals that the formation of oxygen vacancies is thermodynamically more favourable on the surface than in the bulk; it increases the electronic conductivity of reduced LaNiO₃ in accordance with the enhanced OER activity that is observed.     

PBA@POM Hybrids as Efficient Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

To realize the effective conversion of renewable energy through water decomposition, efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are essential. In this article, PBA@POM was successfully prepared with a Prussian blue analogue (PBA) as the initial structure. A facile hydrothermal process is reported for obtaining PBA@POM by etching the cubic PBA with a strong Brønsted acid, H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ (HPMo). The hollow cube structure not only exposes more active sites but also promotes electron transport, which results in excellent electrocatalytic activity for the OER. Compared with the PBA, which initially simply adhered to POM, the optimum PBA@POM hybrids display remarkably enhanced OER catalytic activity, with an almost constant overpotential of 440 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^?2 and a small Tafel slope (23.45 mV dec^?1). The facilely prepared PBA@POM with good electrochemical activity and stability promises great potential for the OER.     

Optimal Geometrical Configuration of Cobalt Cations in Spinel Oxides to Promote Oxygen Evolution Reaction

MgCo₂O₄, CoCr₂O₄, and Co₂TiO₄ were selected, where only Co³⁺ in the center of octahedron (Oh), Co²⁺ in the center of tetrahedron (Td), and Co²⁺ in the center of Oh, can be active sites for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Co³⁺(Oh) sites are the best geometrical configuration for OER. Co²⁺(Oh) sites exhibit better activity than Co²⁺(Td). Calculations demonstrate the conversion of O* into OOH* is the rate‐determining step for Co³⁺(Oh) and Co²⁺(Td). For Co²⁺(Oh), it is thermodynamically favorable for the formation of OOH* but difficult for the desorption of O₂. Co³⁺(Oh) needs to increase the lowest Gibbs free energy over Co²⁺(Oh) and Co²⁺(Td), which contributes to the best activity. The coexistence of Co³⁺(Oh) and Co²⁺(Td) in Co₃O₄ can promote the formation of OOH* and decrease the free‐energy barrier. This work screens out the optimal geometrical configuration of cobalt cations for OER and gives a valuable principle to design efficient electrocatalysts.     

高性能析氧电催化剂的设计策略

电催化水分解反应是可以实现规模化制取氢气的一种重要绿色无污染的手段,但是其效率极大地受制于阳极析氧反应. 因此,发展廉价、高效的析氧反应催化剂是当下的研究热点. 通过分析决定析氧反应催化活性的因素,本综述总结了低成本、高效、稳定的析氧电催化剂的一些通用设计与制备策略,包括：1）通过电子结构调控、结晶度调控、相调控、缺陷位调控以及自旋态调控提升单个催化活性位点的本征催化活性;2）设计与构筑先进电极结构,以实现活性位点数量最大化,获得大电流下稳定的电极材料. 进而,选取了一些具有代表性的高效析氧催化剂作为例子来阐述这些策略的实用性. 最后,对高效、可在大电流密度下稳定工作的析氧催化剂的理性设计、可控制备和发展方向提出了展望,以期为新型高性能析氧催化剂的设计提供指导.     

高结晶度硼酸镍纳米棒的制备及其电催化析氧性能研究

氢能被视为21世纪最具发展潜力的能源. 电解水制氢具有诸多优点,如原料来源广泛、操作简便、产品纯度高、无污染,已成为最具有应用前景的方法之一,但其阳极氧析出反应动力学缓慢,严重制约电解水制氢的效率. 因此,发展氧析出电催化剂尤为重要. 本文利用高温煅烧法制备了硼酸镍纳米棒,长度约为2 μm,直径约为200 nm. 与文献报道的低结晶度或无定型硼酸盐析氧催化剂不同,硼酸镍纳米棒的结晶度较高,并且具有较好的OER催化活性和稳定性. 其催化活性可以通过与其他导电材料复合或进一步减小其尺寸等方式提升.     

Electrocatalysts Based on Transition Metal Borides and Borates for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Electrochemical water splitting is a clean and sustainable process for hydrogen production on a large scale as the electrical power required can be obtained from various renewable energy resources. The key challenge in electrochemical water splitting process is to develop low-cost electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) on the cathode and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on the anode. OER is the most important half-reaction involved in water splitting, which has been extensively studied since the last century and a large amount of electrocatalysts including noble and non-noble metal-based materials have been developed. Among them, transition metal borides and borates (TMBs)-based compounds with various structures have attracted increasing attention owing to their excellent OER performance. In recent years, many efforts have been devoted to exploring the OER mechanism of TMBs and to improving the OER activity and stability of TMBs. In this review, recent research progress made in TMBs as efficient electrocatalysts for OER is summarized. The chemical properties, synthetic methodologies, catalytic performance evaluation, and improvement strategy of TMBs as OER electrocatalysts are discussed. The electrochemistry fundamentals of OER are first introduced in brief, followed by a summary of the preparation and performance of TMBs-based OER electrocatalysts. Finally, current challenges and future directions for TMBs-based OER electrocatalysts are discussed.     

Using Surface Segregation To Design Stable Ru‐Ir Oxides for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Environments

The methods used to improve catalytic activity are well‐established, however elucidating the factors that simultaneously control activity and stability is still lacking, especially for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. Here, by studying fundamental links between the activity and stability of well‐characterized monometallic and bimetallic oxides, we found that there is generally an inverse relationship between activity and stability. To overcome this limitation, we developed a new synthesis strategy that is based on tuning the near‐surface composition of Ru and Ir elements by surface segregation, thereby resulting in the formation of a nanosegregated domain that balances the stability and activity of surface atoms. We demonstrate that a Ru_0.5Ir_0.5 alloy synthesized by using this method exhibits four‐times higher stability than the best Ru‐Ir oxygen evolution reaction materials, while still preserving the same activity.