The adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of gold from thiosulfate solution on strong-base anion exchange resin were systematically investigated.The comparison experiment of adsorption ability and selectivity for gold s...The adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of gold from thiosulfate solution on strong-base anion exchange resin were systematically investigated.The comparison experiment of adsorption ability and selectivity for gold showed that gel Amberlite IRA-400 resin with Type Ⅰ quaternary ammonium functional group had better adsorption performance.The increases of resin dosage,ammonia concentration and solution pH were favorable to gold adsorption,whereas the rises of cupric and thiosulfate concentrations were disadvantageous to gold loading.Microscopic characterization results indicated that gold was adsorbed in the form of [Au(S_(2)O_(3))_(2)]^(3–) complex anion by exchanging with the counter ion Cl^(–) in the functional group of the resin.Density functional theory calculation result manifested that gold adsorption was mainly depended on the hydrogen bond and van der Waals force generated between O atom in [Au(S_(2)O_(3))_(2)]^(3–) and H atom in the quaternary ammonium functional group of the resin.展开更多
Converting CO_(2)into valuable chemicals has become a widely used research method for CO_(2)conversion.In this work,the catalytic performance of pyramidal-4Ni catalysts supported on rare earth metal-doped CeO_(2)towar...Converting CO_(2)into valuable chemicals has become a widely used research method for CO_(2)conversion.In this work,the catalytic performance of pyramidal-4Ni catalysts supported on rare earth metal-doped CeO_(2)towardCO_(2)reductionreaction(CO_(2)RR)was investigated by using density-functional theorycalculations.For rare earth metal-doped CeO_(2),2Ce is substituted by 2 trivalent cations and at the same time one oxygen vacancy is created to make charge compensation.We investigated the oxygen vacancy nearest(Vo,N)and next-nearest(Vo,NN)to 4Ni,and found releasing CO and CO_(2)dissociation are the rate-determining steps,respectively,via the path of Vo,N and Vo,NN.Among the studied dopants(Ga,Sb,Lu,Gd,Pr,La,Bi),Gd is identified as the best dopant for catalyzing the reduction of CO_(2)at 823 K,with the turn-over frequency(TOF)of 104 times as large as that over 4Ni supported on pure CeO_(2).This exploration provides theoretical support and guidance for the research and application of rare earth metaldoped CeO_(2)-loaded Ni catalysts in the field of CO_(2)reduction.展开更多
Dissociative adsorption of HCl on Au(111)has become one of unsolved puzzles in surface chemistry.Despite tremendous efforts in the past years,varioustheoretical models still greatly overestimate the zero-coverage init...Dissociative adsorption of HCl on Au(111)has become one of unsolved puzzles in surface chemistry.Despite tremendous efforts in the past years,varioustheoretical models still greatly overestimate the zero-coverage initial sticking probabilities(So).To find the origin of the large experiment-theory discrepancy,we have revisited the dissociative adsorption of HCl on Au(111)with a newly designed molecular beam-surface apparatus.The zero-coverage So derived from Cl-coverage measurements with varying HCl doses agree well with previous ones.However,we notice a sharp change of the coverage/dose slope with the HCl dosage at the low coverage regime,which may result in some uncertainties to the fitted So value.This seems consistent with a coverage-dependence of the dissociation barrier predicted by density functional theory at low Cl-coverages.Our results reveal the potential inconsistency of utilizing simulations with finite coverage to compare against experimental data with zero coverage in this system,and provide guidance for improving both experiment and theory in this regard.展开更多
Polarons are widely considered to play a crucial role in the charge transport and photocatalytic performance of materials,but the mechanisms of their formation and the underlying driving factors remain a matter of con...Polarons are widely considered to play a crucial role in the charge transport and photocatalytic performance of materials,but the mechanisms of their formation and the underlying driving factors remain a matter of controversy.This study delves into the formation of polarons in different crystalline forms of TiO_(2) and their connection with the materials'structure.By employing density functional theory calculations with on-site Coulomb interaction correction(DFT+U),we provide a detailed analysis of the electronic polarization behavior in the anatase and rutile forms of TiO_(2).We focus on the polarization properties of defect-induced and photoexcited excess electrons on various TiO_(2) surfaces.The results reveal that the defect electrons can form small polarons on the anatase TiO_(2)(101)surface,while on the rutile TiO_(2)(110)surface,both small and large polarons(hybrid-state polarons)are formed.Photoexcited electrons are capable of forming both small and large polarons on the surfaces of both crystal types.The analysis indicates that the differences in polaron distribution are primarily determined by the intrinsic properties of the crystals;the structural and symmetry differences between anatase and rutile TiO_(2) lead to the distinct polaron behaviors.Further investigation suggests that the polarization behavior of defect electrons is also related to the arrangement of electron orbitals around the Ti atoms,while the polarization of photoexcited electrons is mainly facilitated by the lattice distortions.These findings elucidate the formation mechanisms of different types of polarons and may contribute to understanding the performance of TiO_(2)in different fields.展开更多
There is an ideal desire to develop the high-performance anodes materials for Liion batteries(LIBs),which requires not onlyhigh stability and reversibility,but also rapidcharging/discharging rate.In this work,webuilta...There is an ideal desire to develop the high-performance anodes materials for Liion batteries(LIBs),which requires not onlyhigh stability and reversibility,but also rapidcharging/discharging rate.In this work,webuiltablue phosphorene-graphene(BlueP-G)intralayer heterostructure by connecting BlueP and graphene monolayers at zigzag edges with covalent bonds.Based on the density functional theory simulation,the electronic structure of the heterostructure,Li adsorption and Li diffusion on heterostructure were systematically investigated.Compared with the pristine BlueP,the existence of graphene layer increases the overall conductivity of BlueP-G intralayer heterostructure.The significantly enhanced adsorption energy indicates the Li deposition on anode surface is energetically favored.The fast diffusion of Li with energy barrier as low as 0.02-0.09 eV indicates the growth of Li dendrite could be suppressed and the stability and reversibility of the battery will be increased.With a combination of increased conductivity of electronic charge,excellent Li adsorption and Li mobility on surface,BlueP-G intralayer heterostructure with zigzag interface is quite promising in the application of anode material for Li-ion batteries.展开更多
The dynamic adsorption of possible intermediates on single-atom catalysts(SACs)under working condition plays a key role in the electrocatalytic performance by the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),and therefore the perfo...The dynamic adsorption of possible intermediates on single-atom catalysts(SACs)under working condition plays a key role in the electrocatalytic performance by the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),and therefore the performance of the dynamic adsorption should be fully considered in the theoretical screening of potential SACs.Based on density functional theory calculations,the OER performance of 27 types of C_(2)N-supported single transition metal atoms(TM@C_(2)N)is systematically investigated without and with considering the dynamic adsorption of possible intermediates.Without considering dynamic adsorption,only Rh@C_(2)N and Ni@C_(2)N are screened out as good catalysts.However,by further considering the dynamic adsorption configurations of possible intermediates,more promising TM@C_(2)N SACs including Fe(Co,Ni,Ru,Rh,Ir)@C_(2)N toward the OER are screened out.The presence of the intermediates(*HO,*O)on SACs could shift their d band center toward lower energy level,which makes the interaction between the adsorbate and SACs moderate and thus enhances their OER performance.The present work is instructive for further screening and designing of efficient single-atom catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction.展开更多
To enhance the separation selectivity of Mg-MOF-74 towards CO_(2) in a CO_(2)/N_(2) mixture,a series of Mg-MOF-74 and Ni_(x)/Mg_(1-x)-MOF-74 adsorbents were prepared by solvothermal synthesis in this paper.It was foun...To enhance the separation selectivity of Mg-MOF-74 towards CO_(2) in a CO_(2)/N_(2) mixture,a series of Mg-MOF-74 and Ni_(x)/Mg_(1-x)-MOF-74 adsorbents were prepared by solvothermal synthesis in this paper.It was found that the adsorption capacity of Mg-MOF-74 for CO_(2) could be effectively increased by optimizing the amount of acetic acid.On this basis,the bimetal MOF-74 adsorbent was prepared by metal modification.The multi-component dynamic adsorption penetration analysis was utilized to examine the CO_(2) adsorption capacity and CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity of the diverse adsorbent materials.The results showed that Ni0.11/Mg0.89-MOF-74 showed a CO_(2) adsorption capacity of 7.02 mmol/g under pure CO_(2) atmosphere and had a selectivity of 20.50 for CO_(2)/N_(2) under 15% CO_(2)/85%N_(2) conditions,which was 10.2% and 18.02% higher than that of Mg-MOF-74 respectively.Combining XPS,SEM and N_(2) adsorption-desorption characterization analysis,it was attributed to the effect of the more stable unsaturated metal sites Ni into the Mg-MOF-74 on the pore structure and the synergistic interaction between the two metals.Density Functional Theory(DFT)simulations revealed that the synergistic interaction between modulated the electrostatic potential strength and gradient of the material,which was more favorable for the adsorption of CO_(2) molecules with small diameters and large quadrupole moment.In addition,the Ni0.11/Mg0.89-MOF-74 showed commendable cyclic stability,underscoring its promising potential for practical applications.展开更多
Platinum(Pt)-based noble metal catalysts(PGMs)are the most widely used commercial catalysts,but they have the problems of high cost,low reserves,and susceptibility to small-molecule toxicity.Transition metal oxides(TM...Platinum(Pt)-based noble metal catalysts(PGMs)are the most widely used commercial catalysts,but they have the problems of high cost,low reserves,and susceptibility to small-molecule toxicity.Transition metal oxides(TMOs)are regarded as potential substitutes for PGMs because of their stability in oxidizing environments and excellent catalytic performance.In this study,comprehensive investigation into the influence of elastic strains on the adsorption energies of carbon(C),hydrogen(H)and oxygen(O)on TMOs was conducted.Based on density functional theory(DFT)calculations,these effects in both tetragonal structures(PtO_(2),PdO_(2))and hexagonal structures(ZnO,CdO),along with their respective transition metals were systematically explored.It was identified that the optimal adsorption sites on metal oxides pinpointed the top of oxygen or the top of metal atom,while face-centered cubic(FCC)and hexagonal close-packed(HCP)holes were preferred for the transition metals.Furthermore,under the influence of elastic strains,the results demonstrated significant disparities in the adsorption energies of H and O between oxides and transition metals.Despite these differences,the effect of elastic strains on the adsorption energies of C,H and O on TMOs mirrored those on transition metals:adsorption energies increased under compressive strains,indicating weaker adsorption,and decreased under tension strains,indicating stronger adsorption.This behavior was rationalized based on the d-band model for adsorption atop a metallic atom or the p-band model for adsorption atop an oxygen atom.Consequently,elastic strains present a promising avenue for tailoring the catalytic properties of TMOs.展开更多
The performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells depends heavily on the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)at the cathode,for which platinum-based catalysts are currently the standard.The high cost and limited availa...The performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells depends heavily on the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)at the cathode,for which platinum-based catalysts are currently the standard.The high cost and limited availability of platinum have driven the search for alternative catalysts.While FeN4 single-atom catalysts have shown promising potential,their ORR activity needs to be further enhanced.In contrast,dual-atom catalysts(DACs)offer not only higher metal loading but also the ability to break the ORR scaling relations.However,the diverse local structures and tunable coordination environments of DACs create a vast chemical space,making large-scale computational screening challenging.In this study,we developed a graph neural network(GNN)-based framework to predict the ORR activity of Fe-based DACs,effectively addressing the challenges posed by variations in local catalyst structures.Our model,trained on a dataset of 180 catalysts,accurately predicted the Gibbs free energy of ORR intermediates and overpotentials,and identified 32 DACs with superior catalytic activity compared to FeN4 SAC.This approach not only advances the design of high-performance DACs,but also offers a powerful computational tool that can significantly reduce the time and cost of catalyst development,thereby accelerating the commercialization of fuel cell technologies.展开更多
Developing highly active alloy catalysts that surpass the performance of platinum group metals in the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is critical in electrocatalysis.Gold-based single-atom alloy(AuSAA)clusters are gaini...Developing highly active alloy catalysts that surpass the performance of platinum group metals in the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is critical in electrocatalysis.Gold-based single-atom alloy(AuSAA)clusters are gaining recognition as promising alternatives due to their potential for high activity.However,enhancing its activity of AuSAA clusters remains challenging due to limited insights into its actual active site in alkaline environments.Herein,we studied a variety of Au_(54)M_(1) SAA cluster catalysts and revealed the operando formed MO_(x)(OH)_(y) complex acts as the crucial active site for catalyzing the ORR under the basic solution condition.The observed volcano plot indicates that Au_(54)Co_(1),Au_(54)M_(1),and Au_(54)Ru_(1) clusters can be the optimal Au_(54)M_(1) SAA cluster catalysts for the ORR.Our findings offer new insights into the actual active sites of AuSAA cluster catalysts,which will inform rational catalyst design in experimental settings.展开更多
The conversion of inert N_(2)and CO_(2)into urea by electrocatalytic technology not only reduces the cost of urea synthesis in future,but also alleviatesthe environmental pollution problem caused by carbon emission in...The conversion of inert N_(2)and CO_(2)into urea by electrocatalytic technology not only reduces the cost of urea synthesis in future,but also alleviatesthe environmental pollution problem caused by carbon emission in traditional industrial production.However,facing downside factors such as strong competitive reactions and unclear reaction mechanism,the design of high-performance urea catalysts is imminent.This study demonstrates that W_(18)O_(49)system doped heteronuclear metals(TM=Fe,Co,Ni)can effectively solve the problem of competitive adsorption between N_(2)and CO_(2)and realize the co-adsorption of N_(2)and CO_(2)at diverse sites.Their theoretical limiting voltages for urea production on TM-W_(18)O_(49)(TM=Fe,Co,Ni)systems are-0.46 V,-0.42 V and-0.52 V,respectively.The results are all lower than that of the contrastive voltage in pristine W_(18)O_(49)system(-0.91 V),further indicating the rationality and necessity of single-atom doped strategy for the co-reduction of two molecules.Specially,Co-W_(18)O_(49)can theoretically inhibit the side reactions of NRR,CO_(2)RR,and HER,which deserve future experimental exploration in future.The study suggests that doping heteronuclear metal into transition metal oxides is a feasible scheme to solve competitive adsorption and improve catalytic performance.展开更多
基金the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, China (No. 2023JJ40723)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2022M723549)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52174271, 51504293)。
文摘The adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of gold from thiosulfate solution on strong-base anion exchange resin were systematically investigated.The comparison experiment of adsorption ability and selectivity for gold showed that gel Amberlite IRA-400 resin with Type Ⅰ quaternary ammonium functional group had better adsorption performance.The increases of resin dosage,ammonia concentration and solution pH were favorable to gold adsorption,whereas the rises of cupric and thiosulfate concentrations were disadvantageous to gold loading.Microscopic characterization results indicated that gold was adsorbed in the form of [Au(S_(2)O_(3))_(2)]^(3–) complex anion by exchanging with the counter ion Cl^(–) in the functional group of the resin.Density functional theory calculation result manifested that gold adsorption was mainly depended on the hydrogen bond and van der Waals force generated between O atom in [Au(S_(2)O_(3))_(2)]^(3–) and H atom in the quaternary ammonium functional group of the resin.
基金This work is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22403073 and No.22103059)the Natural Science Program on Basic Research Project of Shaanxi Province(2023-JC-QN-0155)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(xzy012024052)Yaqiong Su also acknowledges the"Young Talent Support Plan"of Xi`an Jiaotong University.Supercomputing facilities were provided by Hefei Advanced Computing Center and Computing Center in Xi'an.
文摘Converting CO_(2)into valuable chemicals has become a widely used research method for CO_(2)conversion.In this work,the catalytic performance of pyramidal-4Ni catalysts supported on rare earth metal-doped CeO_(2)towardCO_(2)reductionreaction(CO_(2)RR)was investigated by using density-functional theorycalculations.For rare earth metal-doped CeO_(2),2Ce is substituted by 2 trivalent cations and at the same time one oxygen vacancy is created to make charge compensation.We investigated the oxygen vacancy nearest(Vo,N)and next-nearest(Vo,NN)to 4Ni,and found releasing CO and CO_(2)dissociation are the rate-determining steps,respectively,via the path of Vo,N and Vo,NN.Among the studied dopants(Ga,Sb,Lu,Gd,Pr,La,Bi),Gd is identified as the best dopant for catalyzing the reduction of CO_(2)at 823 K,with the turn-over frequency(TOF)of 104 times as large as that over 4Ni supported on pure CeO_(2).This exploration provides theoretical support and guidance for the research and application of rare earth metaldoped CeO_(2)-loaded Ni catalysts in the field of CO_(2)reduction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22173042,No.21973037,No.22073089,and No.22327801)the In-novation program for Quantum Science and Technolo-gy(No.2021ZD0303304)+2 种基金the Guangdong Science and Technology Program(No.2019ZT08L455 and No.2019JC01X091)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.ZDSYS2020421111001787)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0450101).
文摘Dissociative adsorption of HCl on Au(111)has become one of unsolved puzzles in surface chemistry.Despite tremendous efforts in the past years,varioustheoretical models still greatly overestimate the zero-coverage initial sticking probabilities(So).To find the origin of the large experiment-theory discrepancy,we have revisited the dissociative adsorption of HCl on Au(111)with a newly designed molecular beam-surface apparatus.The zero-coverage So derived from Cl-coverage measurements with varying HCl doses agree well with previous ones.However,we notice a sharp change of the coverage/dose slope with the HCl dosage at the low coverage regime,which may result in some uncertainties to the fitted So value.This seems consistent with a coverage-dependence of the dissociation barrier predicted by density functional theory at low Cl-coverages.Our results reveal the potential inconsistency of utilizing simulations with finite coverage to compare against experimental data with zero coverage in this system,and provide guidance for improving both experiment and theory in this regard.
文摘Polarons are widely considered to play a crucial role in the charge transport and photocatalytic performance of materials,but the mechanisms of their formation and the underlying driving factors remain a matter of controversy.This study delves into the formation of polarons in different crystalline forms of TiO_(2) and their connection with the materials'structure.By employing density functional theory calculations with on-site Coulomb interaction correction(DFT+U),we provide a detailed analysis of the electronic polarization behavior in the anatase and rutile forms of TiO_(2).We focus on the polarization properties of defect-induced and photoexcited excess electrons on various TiO_(2) surfaces.The results reveal that the defect electrons can form small polarons on the anatase TiO_(2)(101)surface,while on the rutile TiO_(2)(110)surface,both small and large polarons(hybrid-state polarons)are formed.Photoexcited electrons are capable of forming both small and large polarons on the surfaces of both crystal types.The analysis indicates that the differences in polaron distribution are primarily determined by the intrinsic properties of the crystals;the structural and symmetry differences between anatase and rutile TiO_(2) lead to the distinct polaron behaviors.Further investigation suggests that the polarization behavior of defect electrons is also related to the arrangement of electron orbitals around the Ti atoms,while the polarization of photoexcited electrons is mainly facilitated by the lattice distortions.These findings elucidate the formation mechanisms of different types of polarons and may contribute to understanding the performance of TiO_(2)in different fields.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21825302 and No.21903076)the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province of China(tsqn201909122)We also thank Supercomputing Center of USTC(USTC-SCC),Supercomputing Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(SCCAS),Tianjin Supercomputer Center,Guangzhou Supercomputer Center,and the Shanghai Supercomputer Center.
文摘There is an ideal desire to develop the high-performance anodes materials for Liion batteries(LIBs),which requires not onlyhigh stability and reversibility,but also rapidcharging/discharging rate.In this work,webuiltablue phosphorene-graphene(BlueP-G)intralayer heterostructure by connecting BlueP and graphene monolayers at zigzag edges with covalent bonds.Based on the density functional theory simulation,the electronic structure of the heterostructure,Li adsorption and Li diffusion on heterostructure were systematically investigated.Compared with the pristine BlueP,the existence of graphene layer increases the overall conductivity of BlueP-G intralayer heterostructure.The significantly enhanced adsorption energy indicates the Li deposition on anode surface is energetically favored.The fast diffusion of Li with energy barrier as low as 0.02-0.09 eV indicates the growth of Li dendrite could be suppressed and the stability and reversibility of the battery will be increased.With a combination of increased conductivity of electronic charge,excellent Li adsorption and Li mobility on surface,BlueP-G intralayer heterostructure with zigzag interface is quite promising in the application of anode material for Li-ion batteries.
基金This work is supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2018YFA0208600)the National Natural Science Foundation of Chi-na(No.U19A2015,No.22102167)+2 种基金CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-051)Wenhua Zhang is supported by USTC Tang Scholarship and State Scholarship Fund(202206345005)The calculations were performed at the Super-computing Center of University of Science and Technology of China(USTCSCC).
文摘The dynamic adsorption of possible intermediates on single-atom catalysts(SACs)under working condition plays a key role in the electrocatalytic performance by the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),and therefore the performance of the dynamic adsorption should be fully considered in the theoretical screening of potential SACs.Based on density functional theory calculations,the OER performance of 27 types of C_(2)N-supported single transition metal atoms(TM@C_(2)N)is systematically investigated without and with considering the dynamic adsorption of possible intermediates.Without considering dynamic adsorption,only Rh@C_(2)N and Ni@C_(2)N are screened out as good catalysts.However,by further considering the dynamic adsorption configurations of possible intermediates,more promising TM@C_(2)N SACs including Fe(Co,Ni,Ru,Rh,Ir)@C_(2)N toward the OER are screened out.The presence of the intermediates(*HO,*O)on SACs could shift their d band center toward lower energy level,which makes the interaction between the adsorbate and SACs moderate and thus enhances their OER performance.The present work is instructive for further screening and designing of efficient single-atom catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20100)the Strategic Priority Research Program(A)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA0390404)+5 种基金ICC CAS SCJC-DT-2023-03,the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion(J24-25-619)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2018209,2020179)Key R&D Program of Shanxi Province(202102090301008,202202090301013)the special fund for S&T Innovation Team of Shanxi Province(202204051001012)Project of International Cooperation and Exchange NSFC-RFBR(22011530069)Tianjin Science and Technology Plan Project(22YFYSHZ00290)。
文摘To enhance the separation selectivity of Mg-MOF-74 towards CO_(2) in a CO_(2)/N_(2) mixture,a series of Mg-MOF-74 and Ni_(x)/Mg_(1-x)-MOF-74 adsorbents were prepared by solvothermal synthesis in this paper.It was found that the adsorption capacity of Mg-MOF-74 for CO_(2) could be effectively increased by optimizing the amount of acetic acid.On this basis,the bimetal MOF-74 adsorbent was prepared by metal modification.The multi-component dynamic adsorption penetration analysis was utilized to examine the CO_(2) adsorption capacity and CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity of the diverse adsorbent materials.The results showed that Ni0.11/Mg0.89-MOF-74 showed a CO_(2) adsorption capacity of 7.02 mmol/g under pure CO_(2) atmosphere and had a selectivity of 20.50 for CO_(2)/N_(2) under 15% CO_(2)/85%N_(2) conditions,which was 10.2% and 18.02% higher than that of Mg-MOF-74 respectively.Combining XPS,SEM and N_(2) adsorption-desorption characterization analysis,it was attributed to the effect of the more stable unsaturated metal sites Ni into the Mg-MOF-74 on the pore structure and the synergistic interaction between the two metals.Density Functional Theory(DFT)simulations revealed that the synergistic interaction between modulated the electrostatic potential strength and gradient of the material,which was more favorable for the adsorption of CO_(2) molecules with small diameters and large quadrupole moment.In addition,the Ni0.11/Mg0.89-MOF-74 showed commendable cyclic stability,underscoring its promising potential for practical applications.
基金Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(21ZR1472900,22ZR1471600)。
文摘Platinum(Pt)-based noble metal catalysts(PGMs)are the most widely used commercial catalysts,but they have the problems of high cost,low reserves,and susceptibility to small-molecule toxicity.Transition metal oxides(TMOs)are regarded as potential substitutes for PGMs because of their stability in oxidizing environments and excellent catalytic performance.In this study,comprehensive investigation into the influence of elastic strains on the adsorption energies of carbon(C),hydrogen(H)and oxygen(O)on TMOs was conducted.Based on density functional theory(DFT)calculations,these effects in both tetragonal structures(PtO_(2),PdO_(2))and hexagonal structures(ZnO,CdO),along with their respective transition metals were systematically explored.It was identified that the optimal adsorption sites on metal oxides pinpointed the top of oxygen or the top of metal atom,while face-centered cubic(FCC)and hexagonal close-packed(HCP)holes were preferred for the transition metals.Furthermore,under the influence of elastic strains,the results demonstrated significant disparities in the adsorption energies of H and O between oxides and transition metals.Despite these differences,the effect of elastic strains on the adsorption energies of C,H and O on TMOs mirrored those on transition metals:adsorption energies increased under compressive strains,indicating weaker adsorption,and decreased under tension strains,indicating stronger adsorption.This behavior was rationalized based on the d-band model for adsorption atop a metallic atom or the p-band model for adsorption atop an oxygen atom.Consequently,elastic strains present a promising avenue for tailoring the catalytic properties of TMOs.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22473001)the Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar of Anhui Province(1908085J08)the University An-nual Scientific Research Plan of Anhui Province(2022AH010013).
文摘The performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells depends heavily on the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)at the cathode,for which platinum-based catalysts are currently the standard.The high cost and limited availability of platinum have driven the search for alternative catalysts.While FeN4 single-atom catalysts have shown promising potential,their ORR activity needs to be further enhanced.In contrast,dual-atom catalysts(DACs)offer not only higher metal loading but also the ability to break the ORR scaling relations.However,the diverse local structures and tunable coordination environments of DACs create a vast chemical space,making large-scale computational screening challenging.In this study,we developed a graph neural network(GNN)-based framework to predict the ORR activity of Fe-based DACs,effectively addressing the challenges posed by variations in local catalyst structures.Our model,trained on a dataset of 180 catalysts,accurately predicted the Gibbs free energy of ORR intermediates and overpotentials,and identified 32 DACs with superior catalytic activity compared to FeN4 SAC.This approach not only advances the design of high-performance DACs,but also offers a powerful computational tool that can significantly reduce the time and cost of catalyst development,thereby accelerating the commercialization of fuel cell technologies.
文摘Developing highly active alloy catalysts that surpass the performance of platinum group metals in the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is critical in electrocatalysis.Gold-based single-atom alloy(AuSAA)clusters are gaining recognition as promising alternatives due to their potential for high activity.However,enhancing its activity of AuSAA clusters remains challenging due to limited insights into its actual active site in alkaline environments.Herein,we studied a variety of Au_(54)M_(1) SAA cluster catalysts and revealed the operando formed MO_(x)(OH)_(y) complex acts as the crucial active site for catalyzing the ORR under the basic solution condition.The observed volcano plot indicates that Au_(54)Co_(1),Au_(54)M_(1),and Au_(54)Ru_(1) clusters can be the optimal Au_(54)M_(1) SAA cluster catalysts for the ORR.Our findings offer new insights into the actual active sites of AuSAA cluster catalysts,which will inform rational catalyst design in experimental settings.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Youth Development Foundation of Jilin Province(No.20230508183RC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22403014,No.21673036)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M730539,No.2024T170121)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2412022ZD050,No.2412023QD012)Some computations were carried out on TianHe-2 at LvLiang Cloud Computing Center of China.
文摘The conversion of inert N_(2)and CO_(2)into urea by electrocatalytic technology not only reduces the cost of urea synthesis in future,but also alleviatesthe environmental pollution problem caused by carbon emission in traditional industrial production.However,facing downside factors such as strong competitive reactions and unclear reaction mechanism,the design of high-performance urea catalysts is imminent.This study demonstrates that W_(18)O_(49)system doped heteronuclear metals(TM=Fe,Co,Ni)can effectively solve the problem of competitive adsorption between N_(2)and CO_(2)and realize the co-adsorption of N_(2)and CO_(2)at diverse sites.Their theoretical limiting voltages for urea production on TM-W_(18)O_(49)(TM=Fe,Co,Ni)systems are-0.46 V,-0.42 V and-0.52 V,respectively.The results are all lower than that of the contrastive voltage in pristine W_(18)O_(49)system(-0.91 V),further indicating the rationality and necessity of single-atom doped strategy for the co-reduction of two molecules.Specially,Co-W_(18)O_(49)can theoretically inhibit the side reactions of NRR,CO_(2)RR,and HER,which deserve future experimental exploration in future.The study suggests that doping heteronuclear metal into transition metal oxides is a feasible scheme to solve competitive adsorption and improve catalytic performance.