This future article discusses the new prospects and directions of CO_(2)conversion via the photo-electrocatalytic(PEC)route.The second(2nd)generation solar fuels and chemicals(SFs)are generated directly in PEC systems...This future article discusses the new prospects and directions of CO_(2)conversion via the photo-electrocatalytic(PEC)route.The second(2nd)generation solar fuels and chemicals(SFs)are generated directly in PEC systems via electrons/protons reactions without forming molecular H_(2)as an intermediate,overcoming the thermodynamics limitations and practical issues encountered for electro-fuels produced by multistep thermocatalytic processes(i.e.CO_(2)conversion with H_(2)coming from water electrolysis).A distributed and decentralized production of SFs requires very compact,highly integrated,and intensified technologies.Among the existing reactors of advanced design(based on artificial leaves or photosynthesis),the integrated photovoltaic plus electrocatalytic(PV-EC)device is the only system(demonstrated at large scale)to produce SFs with high solar-to-fuel(STF)efficiency.However,while the literature indicates STF efficiency as the main(and only)measure of process performance,we remark here the need to refer to productivity(in terms of current density)and make tests with reliable flow PEC systems(with electrodes of at least 5–10 cm^(2))to accelerate the scaling-up process.Using approaches that minimize downstream separation costs is also mandatory.Many limitations exist in PEC systems,but most can be overcome by proper electrode and cell engineering,thus going beyond the properties of the electrocatalysts.As examples of current developments,we present the progress of(i)artificial leaf/tree devices for green H_(2)distributed production and(ii)a PEC device producing the same chemicals at both cathode and anode parts without downstream operations for green solvent distributed production.Based on these developments,future directions,such as producing fertilizers and food components from the air,are outlined.The aim is to provide new ideas and research directions from a personal perspective.展开更多
氮化硅是一种良好的载体,具有较高的水热稳定性和机械稳定性,其表面的氨基基团能够较好地锚定金属,显著提高金属分散度。但是,商品氮化硅比表面积较低,对金属分散作用仍然有限。因此,以自制的高比表面积氮化硅(Si_(3)N_(4))为载体,通过...氮化硅是一种良好的载体,具有较高的水热稳定性和机械稳定性,其表面的氨基基团能够较好地锚定金属,显著提高金属分散度。但是,商品氮化硅比表面积较低,对金属分散作用仍然有限。因此,以自制的高比表面积氮化硅(Si_(3)N_(4))为载体,通过浸渍法制备了不同Ru负载量(质量分数分别为0.5%、1.0%和2.0%)的催化剂(分别为0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)、1.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)和2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)),并以商品氮化硅(Si_(3)N_(4)-C)为载体制备了2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C催化剂作为对照组。表征了催化剂的理化性质,测试了其在300℃、0.1 MPa下的CO_(2)加氢反应活性。结果显示,与Si_(3)N_(4)-C相比,Si_(3)N_(4)的比表面积较高(502 m^(2)/g),Si_(3)N_(4)作为载体显著提高了金属分散度,降低了金属粒径,催化剂暴露出更多的活性位点。0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的金属粒径较小,展现出强的H_(2)吸附能力,H难以解吸,抑制了中间物种CO加氢生成CH_(4)。随着Ru负载量增加,金属粒径增大,催化剂的CH_(4)选择性更好。Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)系列催化剂中,2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的CH_(4)选择性较高(98.8%)。空速为10000 m L/(g·h)时,0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的CO选择性为88.2%。与2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)相比,2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C的金属粒径更大,活性位点较少,活性更低。2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)和2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C的CO_(2)转化率分别为53.1%和9.2%。Si_(3)N_(4)有效提高了金属分散度,提高了催化剂的CO_(2)加氢反应活性;通过调控Ru负载量控制催化剂金属粒径,可实现对产物CO或CH_(4)选择性的调控。展开更多
Renewable electrocatalytic upgrading of biomass feedstocks into valuable chemicals is one of the promising strategies to relieve the pressure of traditional energy-based systems.Through electrocatalytic carbon–carbon...Renewable electrocatalytic upgrading of biomass feedstocks into valuable chemicals is one of the promising strategies to relieve the pressure of traditional energy-based systems.Through electrocatalytic carbon–carbon bond cleavage of high selectivity,various functionalized molecules,such as organic acids,amides,esters,and nitriles,have great potential to be accessed from biomass.However,it has merely received finite concerns and interests in the biorefinery.This review first showcases the research progress on the electrocatalytic conversion of lipid/sugar-and lignin-derived molecules(e.g.,glycerol,mesoerythritol,xylose,glucose,1-phenylethanol,and cyclohexanol)into organic acids via specific carbon–carbon bond scission processes,with focus on disclosing reaction mechanisms,recognizing actual active species,and collecting feasible modification strategies.For the guidance of further extensive studies on biomass valorization,organic transformations via a variety of reactions,including decarboxylation,ring-opening,rearrangement,reductive hydrogenation,and carboxylation,are also disclosed for the construction of similar carbon skeletons/scaffolds.The remaining challenges,prospective applications,and future objectives in terms of biomass conversion are also proposed.This review is expected to provide references to develop renewed electrocatalytic carbon–carbon bond cleavage transformation paths/strategies for biomass upgrading.展开更多
基金the EU for providing support to these activities through the EU projects DECADE(862030),EPOCH(101070976)and SCOPE(810182)。
文摘This future article discusses the new prospects and directions of CO_(2)conversion via the photo-electrocatalytic(PEC)route.The second(2nd)generation solar fuels and chemicals(SFs)are generated directly in PEC systems via electrons/protons reactions without forming molecular H_(2)as an intermediate,overcoming the thermodynamics limitations and practical issues encountered for electro-fuels produced by multistep thermocatalytic processes(i.e.CO_(2)conversion with H_(2)coming from water electrolysis).A distributed and decentralized production of SFs requires very compact,highly integrated,and intensified technologies.Among the existing reactors of advanced design(based on artificial leaves or photosynthesis),the integrated photovoltaic plus electrocatalytic(PV-EC)device is the only system(demonstrated at large scale)to produce SFs with high solar-to-fuel(STF)efficiency.However,while the literature indicates STF efficiency as the main(and only)measure of process performance,we remark here the need to refer to productivity(in terms of current density)and make tests with reliable flow PEC systems(with electrodes of at least 5–10 cm^(2))to accelerate the scaling-up process.Using approaches that minimize downstream separation costs is also mandatory.Many limitations exist in PEC systems,but most can be overcome by proper electrode and cell engineering,thus going beyond the properties of the electrocatalysts.As examples of current developments,we present the progress of(i)artificial leaf/tree devices for green H_(2)distributed production and(ii)a PEC device producing the same chemicals at both cathode and anode parts without downstream operations for green solvent distributed production.Based on these developments,future directions,such as producing fertilizers and food components from the air,are outlined.The aim is to provide new ideas and research directions from a personal perspective.
文摘氮化硅是一种良好的载体,具有较高的水热稳定性和机械稳定性,其表面的氨基基团能够较好地锚定金属,显著提高金属分散度。但是,商品氮化硅比表面积较低,对金属分散作用仍然有限。因此,以自制的高比表面积氮化硅(Si_(3)N_(4))为载体,通过浸渍法制备了不同Ru负载量(质量分数分别为0.5%、1.0%和2.0%)的催化剂(分别为0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)、1.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)和2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)),并以商品氮化硅(Si_(3)N_(4)-C)为载体制备了2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C催化剂作为对照组。表征了催化剂的理化性质,测试了其在300℃、0.1 MPa下的CO_(2)加氢反应活性。结果显示,与Si_(3)N_(4)-C相比,Si_(3)N_(4)的比表面积较高(502 m^(2)/g),Si_(3)N_(4)作为载体显著提高了金属分散度,降低了金属粒径,催化剂暴露出更多的活性位点。0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的金属粒径较小,展现出强的H_(2)吸附能力,H难以解吸,抑制了中间物种CO加氢生成CH_(4)。随着Ru负载量增加,金属粒径增大,催化剂的CH_(4)选择性更好。Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)系列催化剂中,2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的CH_(4)选择性较高(98.8%)。空速为10000 m L/(g·h)时,0.5%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)的CO选择性为88.2%。与2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)相比,2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C的金属粒径更大,活性位点较少,活性更低。2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)和2.0%Ru/Si_(3)N_(4)-C的CO_(2)转化率分别为53.1%和9.2%。Si_(3)N_(4)有效提高了金属分散度,提高了催化剂的CO_(2)加氢反应活性;通过调控Ru负载量控制催化剂金属粒径,可实现对产物CO或CH_(4)选择性的调控。
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22368014)the Guizhou Provincial S&T Project(ZK[2022]011,GCC[2023]011)+1 种基金the Guizhou Provincial Higher Education Institution Program(Qianjiaoji[2023]082)supported by RUDN University Strategic Academic Leadership Program。
文摘Renewable electrocatalytic upgrading of biomass feedstocks into valuable chemicals is one of the promising strategies to relieve the pressure of traditional energy-based systems.Through electrocatalytic carbon–carbon bond cleavage of high selectivity,various functionalized molecules,such as organic acids,amides,esters,and nitriles,have great potential to be accessed from biomass.However,it has merely received finite concerns and interests in the biorefinery.This review first showcases the research progress on the electrocatalytic conversion of lipid/sugar-and lignin-derived molecules(e.g.,glycerol,mesoerythritol,xylose,glucose,1-phenylethanol,and cyclohexanol)into organic acids via specific carbon–carbon bond scission processes,with focus on disclosing reaction mechanisms,recognizing actual active species,and collecting feasible modification strategies.For the guidance of further extensive studies on biomass valorization,organic transformations via a variety of reactions,including decarboxylation,ring-opening,rearrangement,reductive hydrogenation,and carboxylation,are also disclosed for the construction of similar carbon skeletons/scaffolds.The remaining challenges,prospective applications,and future objectives in terms of biomass conversion are also proposed.This review is expected to provide references to develop renewed electrocatalytic carbon–carbon bond cleavage transformation paths/strategies for biomass upgrading.
