Transition metal catalysts M-N-C（M = Co,Fe,Mn） were synthesized by a template-free method by heating meso-tetraphenyl porphyrins（i.e.CoTPP,FeTPPCl,MnTPPCl） precursors.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorpt...Transition metal catalysts M-N-C（M = Co,Fe,Mn） were synthesized by a template-free method by heating meso-tetraphenyl porphyrins（i.e.CoTPP,FeTPPCl,MnTPPCl） precursors.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption,thermogravimetry,high-resolution transmission electron microscopy,and Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The selective oxidation of ethylbenzene with molecular oxygen under a solvent-free condition was carried out to explore the catalytic performance of the M-N-Cs,which exhibited different catalytic performance.That was ascribed to the difference in M（Co,Fe,Mn） and different graphitization degree forming during the heating process,in which M（Co,Fe,Mn） might have different catalytic activity on the formation of the M-N-C catalyst.All the M-N-C composites had remarkable recyclability in the selective oxidation of ethylbenzene.展开更多
Two-dimensional materials(2D)with unique physicochemical properties have been widely studied for their use in many applications,including as hydrogen evolution catalysts to improve the efficiency of water splitting.Re...Two-dimensional materials(2D)with unique physicochemical properties have been widely studied for their use in many applications,including as hydrogen evolution catalysts to improve the efficiency of water splitting.Recently,typical 2D materials MoS2,graphene,MXenes,and black phosphorus have been widely investigated for their application in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).In this review,we summarize three efficient strategies—defect engineering,heterostructure formation,and heteroatom doping—for improving the HER performance of 2D catalysts.The d-band theory,density of states,and Fermi energy level are discussed to provide guidance for the design and construction of novel 2D materials.The challenges and prospects of 2D materials in the HER are also considered.展开更多
Two-dimensional carbides,nitrides,and carbonitrides(MXenes)play important roles in promoting the development of sustainable energy because they have abundant reactive sites on their surfaces.An increasing number of MX...Two-dimensional carbides,nitrides,and carbonitrides(MXenes)play important roles in promoting the development of sustainable energy because they have abundant reactive sites on their surfaces.An increasing number of MXenes with diverse elements and composites have been predicted and synthesized for electrocatalysis applications since the first report of a Ti-Mo-based MXene for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,we summarize the progress of MXene-based electrocatalysts for the HER,the oxygen evolution reaction,and the oxygen reduction reaction,including regulated pristine MXenes and modified hybrid MXenes,from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.A brief overview on MXene synthesis is presented first,accompanied by a discussion on the relationship between electrocatalytic properties and M,X,T,vacancies,and morphologies.After reviewing strategies in terms of atom substitution,functional modification,defect engineering,and morphology control,we emphasize the construction of heterojunctions between MXenes and other nanostructures,such as metal nanoparticles,oxides,hydroxides,sulfides,and phosphides.We finally discuss prospects for the future development of MXene-based electrocatalysts.展开更多
A series of transition metal nitrides(MxNy,M=Fe,Co,Ni)nanoparticle(NP)composites caged in N-doped hollow porous carbon sphere(NHPCS)were prepared by impregnation and heat treatment methods.These composites combine the...A series of transition metal nitrides(MxNy,M=Fe,Co,Ni)nanoparticle(NP)composites caged in N-doped hollow porous carbon sphere(NHPCS)were prepared by impregnation and heat treatment methods.These composites combine the high catalytic activity of nitrides and the high-efficiency mass transfer characteristics of NHPCS.The oxygen reduction reaction results indicate that Fe2N/NHPCS has the synergistic catalytic performance of higher onset potential(0.96 V),higher electron transfer number(~4)and higher limited current density(1.4 times as high as that of commercial Pt/C).In addition,this material is implemented as the air catalyst for zinc−air battery that exhibits considerable specific capacity(795.1 mA·h/g)comparable to that of Pt/C,higher durability and maximum power density(173.1 mW/cm2).展开更多
Electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis under mild conditions is an attractive and challenging process in the earth’s nitrogen cycle,which requires efficient and stable catalysts to reduce the overpotential.The N2 activat...Electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis under mild conditions is an attractive and challenging process in the earth’s nitrogen cycle,which requires efficient and stable catalysts to reduce the overpotential.The N2 activation and reduction overpotential of different Ti3C2O2-supported transition metal(TM)(Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,Mo,Ru,Rh,Pd,Ag,Cd,and Au)single-atom catalysts have been analyzed in terms of the Gibbs free energies calculated using the density functional theory(DFT).The end-on N2 adsorption was more energetically favorable,and the negative free energies represented good N2 activation performance,especially in the presence Fe/Ti3C2O2(﹣0.75 eV).The overpotentials of Fe/Ti3C2O2,Co/Ti3C2O2,Ru/Ti3C2O2,and Rh/Ti3C2O2 were 0.92,0.89,1.16,and 0.84 eV,respectively.The potential required for ammonia synthesis was different for different TMs and ranged from 0.68 to 2.33 eV.Two possible potential-limiting steps may be involved in the process:(i)hydrogenation of N2 to*NNH and(ii)hydrogenation of*NH2 to ammonia.These catalysts can change the reaction pathway and avoid the traditional N–N bond-breaking barrier.It also simplifies the understanding of the relationship between the Gibbs free energy and overpotential,which is a significant factor in the rational designing and large-scale screening of catalysts for the electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.展开更多
Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like...Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like hollow carbon sphere is well designed on octahedral and tetrahedral sites.The robust FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V with iron replacing at the octahedron possesses prolonged metal sulfur bond and exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic performance towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR,E_(1/2)=0.80 V vs.RHE)and excellent oxygen evolution reaction(OER,E_(j=10)=1.53 V vs.RHE)in 0.1 mol/L KOH.Accordingly,a rechargeable Zn‐air battery of Fe_(x)Co_(9−x)S_(8)‐NHCS‐V cathode endows high energy efficiency(102 mW cm^(−2)),and a microbial fuel cell achieves a high‐power density(791±42 mW m^(−2)),outperforming the benchmark Pt/C catalyst.展开更多
在电化学氮还原(NRR)合成氨过程中,为了认识真实水环境对过渡金属掺杂氮碳材料催化NRR活性的影响,并筛选出实际催化性能最佳的构型,本研究通过密度泛函理论(DFT)和从头算分子动力学(AIMD)相结合的方法,对一系列不同配位形式的过渡金属...在电化学氮还原(NRR)合成氨过程中,为了认识真实水环境对过渡金属掺杂氮碳材料催化NRR活性的影响,并筛选出实际催化性能最佳的构型,本研究通过密度泛函理论(DFT)和从头算分子动力学(AIMD)相结合的方法,对一系列不同配位形式的过渡金属掺杂氮碳催化剂(TMN_(x)C_(y), TM=Sc、Ti、V、Cr、Mn、Fe、Co、Ni、Cu、Zn;x=1~4;y=4-x,总共40种构型)催化NRR的热力学稳定性和实际氮还原催化活性进行了系统研究.计算结果表明,本工作所研究的40种催化剂结构均具有较高的热力学稳定性,可作为实际的NRR候选催化剂.其中,利用隐性+显性水溶剂模拟真实水环境时,过渡金属V掺杂形成的VN3C1结构催化NRR酶机制过程的最大吉布斯自由能变值仅为0.35eV(在U=0 V vs. RHE时),表现出最佳的NRR催化性能.总体而言,本研究采用DFT与AIMD相结合的方法,深入地阐述了TMN_(x)C_(y)催化剂的实际NRR催化过程,为实验过程做出了更为贴切的理论预测.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21103045, 1210040, 1103312)State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil at China University of Petroleum (SKCHOP201504)Key Laboratory of Mineralogy and Metallogeny of the Chinese Academy of Sciences at Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry(KLMM20150103)~~
文摘Transition metal catalysts M-N-C（M = Co,Fe,Mn） were synthesized by a template-free method by heating meso-tetraphenyl porphyrins（i.e.CoTPP,FeTPPCl,MnTPPCl） precursors.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption,thermogravimetry,high-resolution transmission electron microscopy,and Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The selective oxidation of ethylbenzene with molecular oxygen under a solvent-free condition was carried out to explore the catalytic performance of the M-N-Cs,which exhibited different catalytic performance.That was ascribed to the difference in M（Co,Fe,Mn） and different graphitization degree forming during the heating process,in which M（Co,Fe,Mn） might have different catalytic activity on the formation of the M-N-C catalyst.All the M-N-C composites had remarkable recyclability in the selective oxidation of ethylbenzene.
文摘Two-dimensional materials(2D)with unique physicochemical properties have been widely studied for their use in many applications,including as hydrogen evolution catalysts to improve the efficiency of water splitting.Recently,typical 2D materials MoS2,graphene,MXenes,and black phosphorus have been widely investigated for their application in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).In this review,we summarize three efficient strategies—defect engineering,heterostructure formation,and heteroatom doping—for improving the HER performance of 2D catalysts.The d-band theory,density of states,and Fermi energy level are discussed to provide guidance for the design and construction of novel 2D materials.The challenges and prospects of 2D materials in the HER are also considered.
文摘Two-dimensional carbides,nitrides,and carbonitrides(MXenes)play important roles in promoting the development of sustainable energy because they have abundant reactive sites on their surfaces.An increasing number of MXenes with diverse elements and composites have been predicted and synthesized for electrocatalysis applications since the first report of a Ti-Mo-based MXene for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,we summarize the progress of MXene-based electrocatalysts for the HER,the oxygen evolution reaction,and the oxygen reduction reaction,including regulated pristine MXenes and modified hybrid MXenes,from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.A brief overview on MXene synthesis is presented first,accompanied by a discussion on the relationship between electrocatalytic properties and M,X,T,vacancies,and morphologies.After reviewing strategies in terms of atom substitution,functional modification,defect engineering,and morphology control,we emphasize the construction of heterojunctions between MXenes and other nanostructures,such as metal nanoparticles,oxides,hydroxides,sulfides,and phosphides.We finally discuss prospects for the future development of MXene-based electrocatalysts.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51702137,51802128)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20181013)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(No.18KJB430013)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering,China(No.2020-KF-20).
文摘A series of transition metal nitrides(MxNy,M=Fe,Co,Ni)nanoparticle(NP)composites caged in N-doped hollow porous carbon sphere(NHPCS)were prepared by impregnation and heat treatment methods.These composites combine the high catalytic activity of nitrides and the high-efficiency mass transfer characteristics of NHPCS.The oxygen reduction reaction results indicate that Fe2N/NHPCS has the synergistic catalytic performance of higher onset potential(0.96 V),higher electron transfer number(~4)and higher limited current density(1.4 times as high as that of commercial Pt/C).In addition,this material is implemented as the air catalyst for zinc−air battery that exhibits considerable specific capacity(795.1 mA·h/g)comparable to that of Pt/C,higher durability and maximum power density(173.1 mW/cm2).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21625604,21776251,21671172,21706229,21878272)~~
文摘Electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis under mild conditions is an attractive and challenging process in the earth’s nitrogen cycle,which requires efficient and stable catalysts to reduce the overpotential.The N2 activation and reduction overpotential of different Ti3C2O2-supported transition metal(TM)(Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,Mo,Ru,Rh,Pd,Ag,Cd,and Au)single-atom catalysts have been analyzed in terms of the Gibbs free energies calculated using the density functional theory(DFT).The end-on N2 adsorption was more energetically favorable,and the negative free energies represented good N2 activation performance,especially in the presence Fe/Ti3C2O2(﹣0.75 eV).The overpotentials of Fe/Ti3C2O2,Co/Ti3C2O2,Ru/Ti3C2O2,and Rh/Ti3C2O2 were 0.92,0.89,1.16,and 0.84 eV,respectively.The potential required for ammonia synthesis was different for different TMs and ranged from 0.68 to 2.33 eV.Two possible potential-limiting steps may be involved in the process:(i)hydrogenation of N2 to*NNH and(ii)hydrogenation of*NH2 to ammonia.These catalysts can change the reaction pathway and avoid the traditional N–N bond-breaking barrier.It also simplifies the understanding of the relationship between the Gibbs free energy and overpotential,which is a significant factor in the rational designing and large-scale screening of catalysts for the electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.
文摘Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like hollow carbon sphere is well designed on octahedral and tetrahedral sites.The robust FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V with iron replacing at the octahedron possesses prolonged metal sulfur bond and exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic performance towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR,E_(1/2)=0.80 V vs.RHE)and excellent oxygen evolution reaction(OER,E_(j=10)=1.53 V vs.RHE)in 0.1 mol/L KOH.Accordingly,a rechargeable Zn‐air battery of Fe_(x)Co_(9−x)S_(8)‐NHCS‐V cathode endows high energy efficiency(102 mW cm^(−2)),and a microbial fuel cell achieves a high‐power density(791±42 mW m^(−2)),outperforming the benchmark Pt/C catalyst.
文摘在电化学氮还原(NRR)合成氨过程中,为了认识真实水环境对过渡金属掺杂氮碳材料催化NRR活性的影响,并筛选出实际催化性能最佳的构型,本研究通过密度泛函理论(DFT)和从头算分子动力学(AIMD)相结合的方法,对一系列不同配位形式的过渡金属掺杂氮碳催化剂(TMN_(x)C_(y), TM=Sc、Ti、V、Cr、Mn、Fe、Co、Ni、Cu、Zn;x=1~4;y=4-x,总共40种构型)催化NRR的热力学稳定性和实际氮还原催化活性进行了系统研究.计算结果表明,本工作所研究的40种催化剂结构均具有较高的热力学稳定性,可作为实际的NRR候选催化剂.其中,利用隐性+显性水溶剂模拟真实水环境时,过渡金属V掺杂形成的VN3C1结构催化NRR酶机制过程的最大吉布斯自由能变值仅为0.35eV(在U=0 V vs. RHE时),表现出最佳的NRR催化性能.总体而言,本研究采用DFT与AIMD相结合的方法,深入地阐述了TMN_(x)C_(y)催化剂的实际NRR催化过程,为实验过程做出了更为贴切的理论预测.
