Facile preparation of cost-effective and durable porous carbon-supported non-precious-metal/nitrogen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is extremely important for promoting the commercialized applicati...Facile preparation of cost-effective and durable porous carbon-supported non-precious-metal/nitrogen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is extremely important for promoting the commercialized applications of such catalysts.In this work,the FeCl3-containing porphyrinato iron-based covalent porous polymer(FeCl3·FeP or-CPP)was fabricated in-situ onto porous corncob biomass supports via a simple one-pot method.Subsequent thermal-reduction pyrolysis at 700℃-900℃with CO2 gas as an activating agent resulted in Fe2O3-decorated and N-doped graphitic carbon composite Fe2O3@NC&bio-C with a high degree of graphitization of Fe-involved promotion during pyrolysis(Fe2O3=FeCl3·FePor-CPP derived Fe2O3;NC=N-doped graphene analog;bio-C=the corncob-derived hierarchically porous graphitic biomass carbon framework).The derivedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanocrystals(5-10 nm particle diameter)were all immobilized on the N-doped bio-C micro/nanofibers.Notably,the Fe2O3@NC&bio-C obtained at the pyrolysis temperature of 800℃(Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800),exhibited unusual ORR catalytic efficiency via a 4-electron pathway with the onset and half-wave potentials of 0.96 V and 0.85 V vs.RHE,respectively.In addition,Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800 also exhibited a high and stable limiting current density of-6.0 mA cm-2,remarkably stability(larger than 91%retention after 10000 s),and good methanol tolerance.The present work represents one of the best results for iron-based biomass material ORR catalysts reported to date.The high ORR activity is attributed to the uniformly distributedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles on the N-enriched carbon matrix with a large specific surface area of 772.6 m^2 g^-1.This facilitates favor faster electron movement and better adsorption of oxygen molecules on the surface of the catalyst.Nevertheless,comparative studies on the structure and ORR catalytic activity of Fe2O3@NC&bioC-800 with Fe2O3@bio-C-800 and NC&bio-C-800 clearly highlight the synergistic effect of the coexisting Fe2O3 nanocrystals,NC,and bio-C on the ORR performance.展开更多
Reducing the cost and improving the electrocatalytic activity are the key to developing high efficiency electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Here,bimetallic NiFe-based metal-organic framework(MOF)was pr...Reducing the cost and improving the electrocatalytic activity are the key to developing high efficiency electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Here,bimetallic NiFe-based metal-organic framework(MOF)was prepared by solvothermal method,and then used as precursor to prepare NiFe-based MOF-derived materials by pyrolysis.The effects of different metal ratios and pyrolysis temperatures on the sample structure and OER electrocatalytic performance were investigated and compared.The experimental results showed that when the metal molar ratio was Fe:Ni=1:5 and the pyrolysis temperature was 450℃,the sample(FeNi_(5)-MOF-450)exhibits a composite structure of Ni Fe_(2)O_(4)/FeNi_(3)/C and owns the superior electrocatalytic activity in OER.When the current density is 100 mA·cm^(-2),the overpotential of the sample was 377 mV with Tafel slope of 56.2 mV·dec^(-1),which indicates that FeNi_(5)-MOF-450 exhibits superior electrocatalytic performance than the commercial RuO_(2).Moreover,the long-term stability of FeNi_(5)-MOF-450 further promotes its development in OER.This work demonstrated that the regulatory methods such as component optimization can effectively improve the OER catalytic performance of NiFe-based MOF-derived materials.展开更多
Facile design of economic-effective hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts with non-noble materials are promising for the production of renewable chemical fuels.Two-dimensional(2D)ultrathin transition metal dichalc...Facile design of economic-effective hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts with non-noble materials are promising for the production of renewable chemical fuels.Two-dimensional(2D)ultrathin transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)materials with large specific surface area and abundant catalytic active sites can significantly enhance their catalytic activities.Herein,we design and synthesize an atomically thin Ni-Se-S based hybrid nanosheet(NiSe1.2S0.8)via a simple solvothermal method,the thickness of NiSe1.2S0.8 nanosheets is only about 1.1 nm.Benefiting from the ultrathin nanostructure and rich defects,the optimal NiSe1.2S0.8 exhibits good electrocatalytic activity with the overpotential of 144 mV at−10 mA·cm−2,a small Tafel slope of 59 mV·dec−1,and outstanding catalytic stability in acid electrolyte for HER.The theoretical results show that hybrid electrocatalyst by S incorporation possesses the optimal adsorption free energy of hydrogen(ΔGH*).This study provides a simple method to synthesize a highperformance multicomponent electrocatalysts with the ultrathin nanostructures and abundant defects.展开更多
High-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are crucial for water splitting and metal-air batteries.Twodimensional(2D)metal-organic framework(MOF)has become a new class of efficient OER electro...High-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are crucial for water splitting and metal-air batteries.Twodimensional(2D)metal-organic framework(MOF)has become a new class of efficient OER electrocatalysts due to the rich coordination unsaturated metal nodes,large specific surface area,and adjustable structures.In addition,because inheriting the original microstructure of MOFs and having stronger chemical and mechanical stability,metal/alloy/oxide,metal sulfide/selenide/phosphide,and other compounds derived from 2D MOFs have also shown their unique OER catalytic ability.Here,we briefly introduced the existing reaction mechanism and evaluation parameters of catalyst performance of OER,introduced the synthesis methods and corresponding characterization techniques of 2D MOFs and their derivatives,and summarized the latest progress of 2D MOFs and their derivatives as OER catalysts.Finally,we put forward some views and suggestions on the existing problems hindering the development of 2D MOFs as OER for advancing the field.展开更多
Three cadmium(II) metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) based on tetracarboxylate ligands, namely[Cd_2(TTTA)(DMF)_3]·2 DMF(1),[Cd_2(TB)(H_2O)_4]·3DMF·H_2O(2)and [Cd(TEB)_(0.5)].2 DMF.4 H_2O(3) have been design...Three cadmium(II) metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) based on tetracarboxylate ligands, namely[Cd_2(TTTA)(DMF)_3]·2 DMF(1),[Cd_2(TB)(H_2O)_4]·3DMF·H_2O(2)and [Cd(TEB)_(0.5)].2 DMF.4 H_2O(3) have been designed and synthesized. Complex 1 is a 2-dimensional(2 D) 3,4-connected network with 3,4 L13 topology, complex 2 features a 3-dimensional(3D) 3,4-connected tfa topology with a 2-fold interpenetrating structure and complex 3 has a 3D 4-connected dia topology with a 4-fold interpenetrating structure. Interestingly, 2 exhibits permanent pores and selective adsorption of CO_2 over CH_4. In addition, 2 shows fluorescence sensing of Fe^(3+) ion and rapid detection of nitroaromatic compounds(NACs) through fluorescence quenching.展开更多
An unexpected in-situ hydrolysis reaction occurred during the solvothermal reaction of N,N’-bis(4-carboxy-2-methylphenyl)pyromellitic di-imide)and Ba(NO3)2,and a novel porous Ba-MOF,[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(0.5)[Ba_(1.5...An unexpected in-situ hydrolysis reaction occurred during the solvothermal reaction of N,N’-bis(4-carboxy-2-methylphenyl)pyromellitic di-imide)and Ba(NO3)2,and a novel porous Ba-MOF,[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(0.5)[Ba_(1.5)(L)(DMA)]·1.5 DMA·1.5 H_(2)O(UPC-70,H_(3)L=2-(4-ca rboxy-2-methylphenyl)-1,3-dioxoisoindoline-5,6-dicarboxylic acid,DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide),was obtained on the basis of the partial hydrolysate.The as-synthesized 3 D network with 1 D open channels of different sizes(24 A and 10 A)contains abundant open metal sites after removal of solvents,which is conducive to the preferential adsorption of CO_(2).The subsequent gas sorption measurement reveals the high separation selectivity of UPC-70 for CO_(2)/CH_(4)(15)and CO_(2)/N_(2)(32)at ambient conditions,and GCMC theoretical simulation provides good verification of the experimental results,indicating that UPC-70 is a potential candidate for CO_(2)capture from flue gas and natural gas.展开更多
A Co-based two-dimensional(2 D) microporous metal-organic frameworks, [Co2(TMTA)(DMF)2(H2O)2]·NO3-·DMF(UPC-32) has been synthesized based on 4,4’,4’’-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-triyl)triben...A Co-based two-dimensional(2 D) microporous metal-organic frameworks, [Co2(TMTA)(DMF)2(H2O)2]·NO3-·DMF(UPC-32) has been synthesized based on 4,4’,4’’-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-triyl)tribenzoic acid(H3TMTA). UPC-32 features a 2 D microporous framework exhibits high adsorption of H2(118.2 cm3/g, 1.05 wt%, at 77 K), and adsorption heat(Qst) of CO2(34–46 k J/mol). UPC-32 with narrow distance between layers(3.8 ?) exhibits high selectivity of C3H6/CH4(31.46) and C3H8/CH4(28.04) at298 K and 1 bar. It is the first 2 D Co-MOF that showed selective separation of C3 hydrocarbon from CH4.展开更多
Two Co(II)-MOFs with different structures were successfully synthesized under the premise of designing two ligands containing alkynyl functional groups. Complexes 1 ([Co(TEPA)(TPT)2/3]·2DMF·H2O) and 2 ([Co(E...Two Co(II)-MOFs with different structures were successfully synthesized under the premise of designing two ligands containing alkynyl functional groups. Complexes 1 ([Co(TEPA)(TPT)2/3]·2DMF·H2O) and 2 ([Co(EPA)(TPT)]·1.5DMF·1.5H2O) show excellent luminescence properties. Meanwhile, as fluorescent sensors, complexes 1 and 2 exhibit selectivity and sensitivity for Fe3+ with the Ksv of 1.520 ×104 L/mol and 3.543 ×104 L/mol, which can rapidly detect nitroaromatic compounds in methanol and ethanol, especially for 2,4-NPH through fluorescence quenching with high quenching efficiency. In particular, the Ksv value of complexes 1 and 2 towards 2,4-NPH can reach up to 1.627 ×105 L/mol and 9.600 ×104 L/mol, demonstrating that complexes 1 and 2 are good candidates for the identification and detection of Fe3+and nitroaromatic compounds.展开更多
Single-atomic Fe-N4 is the well-acknowledged active site in iron-nitrogen-carbon(Fe-N-C)material for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).The adjusting of the electronic distribution of Fe-N4 is promising for further enhanc...Single-atomic Fe-N4 is the well-acknowledged active site in iron-nitrogen-carbon(Fe-N-C)material for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).The adjusting of the electronic distribution of Fe-N4 is promising for further enhancing the performance of the Fe-N-C catalyst.Herein,a phosphorus(P)-doped Fe-N-C catalyst with penta-coordinated single atom sites(FeNPC)is reported for efficient oxygen reduction.Fe K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS)verifies the coordination environment of single Fe atom,while density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the penta-coordination and neighboring doped P atoms can simultaneously change the electronic distribution of Fe-N_(4)and its adsorption strength of key intermediates,reducing the reactionfree energy of the potential-limiting step.Electrochemical tests validate the remarkable intrinsic ORR activity of FeNPC in alkaline media(a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.904 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and limited current density(JL)of 6.23 mA·cm^(−2))and an enhanced ORR performance in neutral(E_(1/2)=0.751 V,J_(L)=5.27 mA·cm^(−2))and acidic media(E_(1/2)=0.735 V,JL=5.82 mA·cm^(−2))with excellent stability,highlighting the benefits of optimizing the local environment of singleatomic Fe-N4.展开更多
As a highly promising candidate for hydrogen storage,crucial to vehicles powered by fuel cells,metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)have attracted the attention of chemists in recent decades.H_(2) uptake in an MOF is influe...As a highly promising candidate for hydrogen storage,crucial to vehicles powered by fuel cells,metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)have attracted the attention of chemists in recent decades.H_(2) uptake in an MOF is influenced by many factors such as pore size,ligand functionalization,and open metal sites.The synergistic effect of these factors can significantly enhance the H_(2) uptake in an MOF.Herein,we report a twofold interpenetrated MOF(UPC-501)based on a Zn_(4)O(COO)_(6)secondary building unit with the H_(2) uptake of 14.8 mmol g^(−1)(2.96 wt%)at 77 K and 0.1 MPa.This uptake is the highest among all the reported porous Zn-based MOF materials.Both experimental and theoretical results confirm that the reduced pore size derived from twofold interpenetration and the imidazole-functionalized ligand are responsible for the extremely high H_(2) uptake of UPC-501.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21771192,21631003,21871024)the Major Program of Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation(No.ZR2017ZB0315)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.18CX06001A,19CX05001A)Research Foundation from China University of Petroleum(East China)(No.Y1510051)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(ts201712019,ts201511019).
文摘Facile preparation of cost-effective and durable porous carbon-supported non-precious-metal/nitrogen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is extremely important for promoting the commercialized applications of such catalysts.In this work,the FeCl3-containing porphyrinato iron-based covalent porous polymer(FeCl3·FeP or-CPP)was fabricated in-situ onto porous corncob biomass supports via a simple one-pot method.Subsequent thermal-reduction pyrolysis at 700℃-900℃with CO2 gas as an activating agent resulted in Fe2O3-decorated and N-doped graphitic carbon composite Fe2O3@NC&bio-C with a high degree of graphitization of Fe-involved promotion during pyrolysis(Fe2O3=FeCl3·FePor-CPP derived Fe2O3;NC=N-doped graphene analog;bio-C=the corncob-derived hierarchically porous graphitic biomass carbon framework).The derivedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanocrystals(5-10 nm particle diameter)were all immobilized on the N-doped bio-C micro/nanofibers.Notably,the Fe2O3@NC&bio-C obtained at the pyrolysis temperature of 800℃(Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800),exhibited unusual ORR catalytic efficiency via a 4-electron pathway with the onset and half-wave potentials of 0.96 V and 0.85 V vs.RHE,respectively.In addition,Fe2O3@NC&bio-C-800 also exhibited a high and stable limiting current density of-6.0 mA cm-2,remarkably stability(larger than 91%retention after 10000 s),and good methanol tolerance.The present work represents one of the best results for iron-based biomass material ORR catalysts reported to date.The high ORR activity is attributed to the uniformly distributedα-Fe2O3 andγ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles on the N-enriched carbon matrix with a large specific surface area of 772.6 m^2 g^-1.This facilitates favor faster electron movement and better adsorption of oxygen molecules on the surface of the catalyst.Nevertheless,comparative studies on the structure and ORR catalytic activity of Fe2O3@NC&bioC-800 with Fe2O3@bio-C-800 and NC&bio-C-800 clearly highlight the synergistic effect of the coexisting Fe2O3 nanocrystals,NC,and bio-C on the ORR performance.
基金supported by the Shandong Natural Science Fund (No.ZR2020KB010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.22CX 07010A)。
文摘Reducing the cost and improving the electrocatalytic activity are the key to developing high efficiency electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Here,bimetallic NiFe-based metal-organic framework(MOF)was prepared by solvothermal method,and then used as precursor to prepare NiFe-based MOF-derived materials by pyrolysis.The effects of different metal ratios and pyrolysis temperatures on the sample structure and OER electrocatalytic performance were investigated and compared.The experimental results showed that when the metal molar ratio was Fe:Ni=1:5 and the pyrolysis temperature was 450℃,the sample(FeNi_(5)-MOF-450)exhibits a composite structure of Ni Fe_(2)O_(4)/FeNi_(3)/C and owns the superior electrocatalytic activity in OER.When the current density is 100 mA·cm^(-2),the overpotential of the sample was 377 mV with Tafel slope of 56.2 mV·dec^(-1),which indicates that FeNi_(5)-MOF-450 exhibits superior electrocatalytic performance than the commercial RuO_(2).Moreover,the long-term stability of FeNi_(5)-MOF-450 further promotes its development in OER.This work demonstrated that the regulatory methods such as component optimization can effectively improve the OER catalytic performance of NiFe-based MOF-derived materials.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21771191 and 21875285)Taishan Scholar Foundation(No.ts201511019)+1 种基金the Shandong Natural Science Fund(No.ZR2017QB012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.19CX05001A).
文摘Facile design of economic-effective hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts with non-noble materials are promising for the production of renewable chemical fuels.Two-dimensional(2D)ultrathin transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)materials with large specific surface area and abundant catalytic active sites can significantly enhance their catalytic activities.Herein,we design and synthesize an atomically thin Ni-Se-S based hybrid nanosheet(NiSe1.2S0.8)via a simple solvothermal method,the thickness of NiSe1.2S0.8 nanosheets is only about 1.1 nm.Benefiting from the ultrathin nanostructure and rich defects,the optimal NiSe1.2S0.8 exhibits good electrocatalytic activity with the overpotential of 144 mV at−10 mA·cm−2,a small Tafel slope of 59 mV·dec−1,and outstanding catalytic stability in acid electrolyte for HER.The theoretical results show that hybrid electrocatalyst by S incorporation possesses the optimal adsorption free energy of hydrogen(ΔGH*).This study provides a simple method to synthesize a highperformance multicomponent electrocatalysts with the ultrathin nanostructures and abundant defects.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21771191)Shandong Natural Science Fund(No.ZR2020KB010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.22CX07010A).
文摘High-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are crucial for water splitting and metal-air batteries.Twodimensional(2D)metal-organic framework(MOF)has become a new class of efficient OER electrocatalysts due to the rich coordination unsaturated metal nodes,large specific surface area,and adjustable structures.In addition,because inheriting the original microstructure of MOFs and having stronger chemical and mechanical stability,metal/alloy/oxide,metal sulfide/selenide/phosphide,and other compounds derived from 2D MOFs have also shown their unique OER catalytic ability.Here,we briefly introduced the existing reaction mechanism and evaluation parameters of catalyst performance of OER,introduced the synthesis methods and corresponding characterization techniques of 2D MOFs and their derivatives,and summarized the latest progress of 2D MOFs and their derivatives as OER catalysts.Finally,we put forward some views and suggestions on the existing problems hindering the development of 2D MOFs as OER for advancing the field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC, No. 21771191)the Shandong Natural Science Fund (No. ZR2017QB012)+2 种基金the Applied Basic Research Projects of Qingdao (No.16-5-1-95-jch)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos.16CX05015A,18CX06003A, YCX2018071)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry (No. 20160006)
文摘Three cadmium(II) metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) based on tetracarboxylate ligands, namely[Cd_2(TTTA)(DMF)_3]·2 DMF(1),[Cd_2(TB)(H_2O)_4]·3DMF·H_2O(2)and [Cd(TEB)_(0.5)].2 DMF.4 H_2O(3) have been designed and synthesized. Complex 1 is a 2-dimensional(2 D) 3,4-connected network with 3,4 L13 topology, complex 2 features a 3-dimensional(3D) 3,4-connected tfa topology with a 2-fold interpenetrating structure and complex 3 has a 3D 4-connected dia topology with a 4-fold interpenetrating structure. Interestingly, 2 exhibits permanent pores and selective adsorption of CO_2 over CH_4. In addition, 2 shows fluorescence sensing of Fe^(3+) ion and rapid detection of nitroaromatic compounds(NACs) through fluorescence quenching.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.21771191)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.19CX05001A)。
文摘An unexpected in-situ hydrolysis reaction occurred during the solvothermal reaction of N,N’-bis(4-carboxy-2-methylphenyl)pyromellitic di-imide)and Ba(NO3)2,and a novel porous Ba-MOF,[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(0.5)[Ba_(1.5)(L)(DMA)]·1.5 DMA·1.5 H_(2)O(UPC-70,H_(3)L=2-(4-ca rboxy-2-methylphenyl)-1,3-dioxoisoindoline-5,6-dicarboxylic acid,DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide),was obtained on the basis of the partial hydrolysate.The as-synthesized 3 D network with 1 D open channels of different sizes(24 A and 10 A)contains abundant open metal sites after removal of solvents,which is conducive to the preferential adsorption of CO_(2).The subsequent gas sorption measurement reveals the high separation selectivity of UPC-70 for CO_(2)/CH_(4)(15)and CO_(2)/N_(2)(32)at ambient conditions,and GCMC theoretical simulation provides good verification of the experimental results,indicating that UPC-70 is a potential candidate for CO_(2)capture from flue gas and natural gas.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21771191, 21571187)Taishan Scholar Foundation (No. ts201511019), the Applied Basic Research Projects of Qingdao (No. 16-5-1-95-jch)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos. 16CX05015A, 14CX02213A)
文摘A Co-based two-dimensional(2 D) microporous metal-organic frameworks, [Co2(TMTA)(DMF)2(H2O)2]·NO3-·DMF(UPC-32) has been synthesized based on 4,4’,4’’-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-triyl)tribenzoic acid(H3TMTA). UPC-32 features a 2 D microporous framework exhibits high adsorption of H2(118.2 cm3/g, 1.05 wt%, at 77 K), and adsorption heat(Qst) of CO2(34–46 k J/mol). UPC-32 with narrow distance between layers(3.8 ?) exhibits high selectivity of C3H6/CH4(31.46) and C3H8/CH4(28.04) at298 K and 1 bar. It is the first 2 D Co-MOF that showed selective separation of C3 hydrocarbon from CH4.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC, No. 21771191)the Taishan Scholar Foundation(No. ts201511019)+1 种基金the Shandong Natural Science Fund (No.ZR2017QB012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.16CX05015A,18CX06003A,YCX2018071)
文摘Two Co(II)-MOFs with different structures were successfully synthesized under the premise of designing two ligands containing alkynyl functional groups. Complexes 1 ([Co(TEPA)(TPT)2/3]·2DMF·H2O) and 2 ([Co(EPA)(TPT)]·1.5DMF·1.5H2O) show excellent luminescence properties. Meanwhile, as fluorescent sensors, complexes 1 and 2 exhibit selectivity and sensitivity for Fe3+ with the Ksv of 1.520 ×104 L/mol and 3.543 ×104 L/mol, which can rapidly detect nitroaromatic compounds in methanol and ethanol, especially for 2,4-NPH through fluorescence quenching with high quenching efficiency. In particular, the Ksv value of complexes 1 and 2 towards 2,4-NPH can reach up to 1.627 ×105 L/mol and 9.600 ×104 L/mol, demonstrating that complexes 1 and 2 are good candidates for the identification and detection of Fe3+and nitroaromatic compounds.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21875285,22171288,and 22005340)the Key Research and Development Projects of Shandong Province(No.2019JZZY010331)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2020MB017).
文摘Single-atomic Fe-N4 is the well-acknowledged active site in iron-nitrogen-carbon(Fe-N-C)material for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).The adjusting of the electronic distribution of Fe-N4 is promising for further enhancing the performance of the Fe-N-C catalyst.Herein,a phosphorus(P)-doped Fe-N-C catalyst with penta-coordinated single atom sites(FeNPC)is reported for efficient oxygen reduction.Fe K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS)verifies the coordination environment of single Fe atom,while density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the penta-coordination and neighboring doped P atoms can simultaneously change the electronic distribution of Fe-N_(4)and its adsorption strength of key intermediates,reducing the reactionfree energy of the potential-limiting step.Electrochemical tests validate the remarkable intrinsic ORR activity of FeNPC in alkaline media(a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.904 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)and limited current density(JL)of 6.23 mA·cm^(−2))and an enhanced ORR performance in neutral(E_(1/2)=0.751 V,J_(L)=5.27 mA·cm^(−2))and acidic media(E_(1/2)=0.735 V,JL=5.82 mA·cm^(−2))with excellent stability,highlighting the benefits of optimizing the local environment of singleatomic Fe-N4.
基金supported by the NSFC(grant no.21875285)Taishan Scholar Foundation(grant no.ts201511019)+3 种基金Key Research and Development Projects of Shandong Province(grant no.2019JZZY010331)the Strategic Priority Research Program of CAS(grant no.XDB20000000)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(grant no.QYZDB-SSW-SLH019)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant no.18CX02047A).
文摘As a highly promising candidate for hydrogen storage,crucial to vehicles powered by fuel cells,metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)have attracted the attention of chemists in recent decades.H_(2) uptake in an MOF is influenced by many factors such as pore size,ligand functionalization,and open metal sites.The synergistic effect of these factors can significantly enhance the H_(2) uptake in an MOF.Herein,we report a twofold interpenetrated MOF(UPC-501)based on a Zn_(4)O(COO)_(6)secondary building unit with the H_(2) uptake of 14.8 mmol g^(−1)(2.96 wt%)at 77 K and 0.1 MPa.This uptake is the highest among all the reported porous Zn-based MOF materials.Both experimental and theoretical results confirm that the reduced pore size derived from twofold interpenetration and the imidazole-functionalized ligand are responsible for the extremely high H_(2) uptake of UPC-501.