Elucidating the inherent origins of the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)kinetics in alkaline media and developing high-performance electrocatalysts are fundamental for the advances of conventional alkaline wa...Elucidating the inherent origins of the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)kinetics in alkaline media and developing high-performance electrocatalysts are fundamental for the advances of conventional alkaline water electrolyzers and emerging anion exchange membrane(AEM)electrolyzers.Here we present a facile electrochemical modification strategy for the synthesis of bi-component Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)catalyst toward efficient HER catalysis in alkaline media.Porous Co–Mo alloys with adjustable Mo/Co atomic ratio are first prepared by H2-assisted cathodic electrodeposition.By virtue of the appropriate electronic structure and hydrogen binding energy,Co–Mo_((18%))is the most HER active among the alloys and is further activated by a constant-current electrochemical modification process.Physical characterizations reveal the formation of amorphous Co(OH)_(2)nanoparticles on the surface.Electrokinetic analysis combined with theoretical calculations reveal that the in-situ formed Co(OH)_(2)can efficiently promote the water dissociation,resulting in accelerated Volmer-step kinetics.As a result,the Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)simultaneously achieves the optimization of the two factors dominating alkaline HER activity,i.e.,water dissociation and hydrogen adsorption/desorption via the bifunctional synergy of the bi-components.The high HER activity(η10 of 47 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2))of Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)is close to benchmark Pt/C catalyst and comparable or superior to the most active non-noble metal catalysts.展开更多
Exploring a novel strategy for large-scale production of battery-type Ni(OH)_(2)-based composites,with excellent capacitive performance,is still greatly challenging.Herein,we developed a facile and cost-effective stra...Exploring a novel strategy for large-scale production of battery-type Ni(OH)_(2)-based composites,with excellent capacitive performance,is still greatly challenging.Herein,we developed a facile and cost-effective strategy to in situ grow a layer of Ni(OH)_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)composite on the nickel foam(NF)collector,where Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)is not only a conductive component,but also a catalyst that accelerates the oxidation of NF to Ni(OH)_(2).Detailed analysis reveals that the crystallinity,morphology,and electronic structure of the integrated electrode can be tuned via the electrochemical activation,which is beneficial for improving electrical conductivity and redox activity.As expected,the integrated electrode shows a specific capacity of 1.09 C cm^(-2)at 1 mA cm^(-2)after three custom activation cycles and maintains 92.4%of the initial capacity after 1500 cycles.Moreover,a hybrid supercapacitor composed of Ni(OH)_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)/NF cathode and activated carbon anode provides an energy density of 0.1 mWh cm^(-2)at a power density of 0.97 mW cm^(-2),and excellent cycling stability with about 110%capacity retention rate after 5000 cycles.This work would afford an economical and convenient method to steer commercial Ni foam into advanced Ni(OH)_(2)-based composite materials as binder-free electrodes for hybrid supercapacitors.展开更多
直接焚烧核燃料后处理过程中产生的磷酸三丁酯(TBP)和煤油(OK)有机废液会产生磷酸,会对设备造成一定程度的腐蚀,因此在采用热解焚烧工艺处理该废液时,需掺入合适比例的中和剂和表面活性剂等添加剂,将废液配制成均匀稳定的悬浮液。中和...直接焚烧核燃料后处理过程中产生的磷酸三丁酯(TBP)和煤油(OK)有机废液会产生磷酸,会对设备造成一定程度的腐蚀,因此在采用热解焚烧工艺处理该废液时,需掺入合适比例的中和剂和表面活性剂等添加剂,将废液配制成均匀稳定的悬浮液。中和剂在热解过程中可以固定P2O5,避免磷酸生成后对设备的腐蚀。本文通过不同单因素实验研究以Ca(OH)_(2)和Mg(OH)_(2)为中和剂对配制成的TBP/OK悬浮液性能的影响,为后处理厂热解焚烧系统提供新的悬浮液配方思路。试验结果显示:当TBP含量为30%和60%时,Mg(OH)_(2)在相同TBP含量下配制成的悬浮液的最终表面黏度远大于Ca(OH)_(2),Mg(OH)_(2)和Ca(OH)_(2)在30%TBP时的最终表面黏度分别为90.36 m Pa·s和43.42 mPa·s,在60%TBP时的最终表面黏度分别为95.24 m Pa·s和75.09 m Pa·s,同时Mg(OH)_(2)的乳化速度明显优于Ca(OH)_(2),并具有更好的流动性。以Mg(OH)_(2)为中和剂的悬浮液在不同核素和DBP含量下整体稳定性更好。展开更多
通过电化学剥离协同制备了3D Ni(OH)_(2)/石墨烯复合电极薄膜材料,高品质石墨烯均匀地生长在三维Ni(OH)_(2)表面,电化学性能测试表明,在2 m A/cm^(2)电流密度条件下,该电极薄膜具有优异的比电容(266 m F/cm^(2)),经过1万次的连续充放电...通过电化学剥离协同制备了3D Ni(OH)_(2)/石墨烯复合电极薄膜材料,高品质石墨烯均匀地生长在三维Ni(OH)_(2)表面,电化学性能测试表明,在2 m A/cm^(2)电流密度条件下,该电极薄膜具有优异的比电容(266 m F/cm^(2)),经过1万次的连续充放电循环测试仍然保留94.1%的容量性能。该方法为大规模生产新型高性能电极薄膜材料提供了一个简单的制备策略。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51771037)Low Carbon Energy Research Funding Initiative(No.SC22/22-71151E).
文摘Elucidating the inherent origins of the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)kinetics in alkaline media and developing high-performance electrocatalysts are fundamental for the advances of conventional alkaline water electrolyzers and emerging anion exchange membrane(AEM)electrolyzers.Here we present a facile electrochemical modification strategy for the synthesis of bi-component Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)catalyst toward efficient HER catalysis in alkaline media.Porous Co–Mo alloys with adjustable Mo/Co atomic ratio are first prepared by H2-assisted cathodic electrodeposition.By virtue of the appropriate electronic structure and hydrogen binding energy,Co–Mo_((18%))is the most HER active among the alloys and is further activated by a constant-current electrochemical modification process.Physical characterizations reveal the formation of amorphous Co(OH)_(2)nanoparticles on the surface.Electrokinetic analysis combined with theoretical calculations reveal that the in-situ formed Co(OH)_(2)can efficiently promote the water dissociation,resulting in accelerated Volmer-step kinetics.As a result,the Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)simultaneously achieves the optimization of the two factors dominating alkaline HER activity,i.e.,water dissociation and hydrogen adsorption/desorption via the bifunctional synergy of the bi-components.The high HER activity(η10 of 47 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2))of Co–Mo_((18%))/A-Co(OH)_(2)is close to benchmark Pt/C catalyst and comparable or superior to the most active non-noble metal catalysts.
基金supported by the NSF of China(Nos.21971143,21805165,22209098)the 111 Project(D20015)+1 种基金the major research and development project of Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory(2022-3)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2022CFB326)
文摘Exploring a novel strategy for large-scale production of battery-type Ni(OH)_(2)-based composites,with excellent capacitive performance,is still greatly challenging.Herein,we developed a facile and cost-effective strategy to in situ grow a layer of Ni(OH)_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)composite on the nickel foam(NF)collector,where Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)is not only a conductive component,but also a catalyst that accelerates the oxidation of NF to Ni(OH)_(2).Detailed analysis reveals that the crystallinity,morphology,and electronic structure of the integrated electrode can be tuned via the electrochemical activation,which is beneficial for improving electrical conductivity and redox activity.As expected,the integrated electrode shows a specific capacity of 1.09 C cm^(-2)at 1 mA cm^(-2)after three custom activation cycles and maintains 92.4%of the initial capacity after 1500 cycles.Moreover,a hybrid supercapacitor composed of Ni(OH)_(2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)/NF cathode and activated carbon anode provides an energy density of 0.1 mWh cm^(-2)at a power density of 0.97 mW cm^(-2),and excellent cycling stability with about 110%capacity retention rate after 5000 cycles.This work would afford an economical and convenient method to steer commercial Ni foam into advanced Ni(OH)_(2)-based composite materials as binder-free electrodes for hybrid supercapacitors.
文摘直接焚烧核燃料后处理过程中产生的磷酸三丁酯(TBP)和煤油(OK)有机废液会产生磷酸,会对设备造成一定程度的腐蚀,因此在采用热解焚烧工艺处理该废液时,需掺入合适比例的中和剂和表面活性剂等添加剂,将废液配制成均匀稳定的悬浮液。中和剂在热解过程中可以固定P2O5,避免磷酸生成后对设备的腐蚀。本文通过不同单因素实验研究以Ca(OH)_(2)和Mg(OH)_(2)为中和剂对配制成的TBP/OK悬浮液性能的影响,为后处理厂热解焚烧系统提供新的悬浮液配方思路。试验结果显示:当TBP含量为30%和60%时,Mg(OH)_(2)在相同TBP含量下配制成的悬浮液的最终表面黏度远大于Ca(OH)_(2),Mg(OH)_(2)和Ca(OH)_(2)在30%TBP时的最终表面黏度分别为90.36 m Pa·s和43.42 mPa·s,在60%TBP时的最终表面黏度分别为95.24 m Pa·s和75.09 m Pa·s,同时Mg(OH)_(2)的乳化速度明显优于Ca(OH)_(2),并具有更好的流动性。以Mg(OH)_(2)为中和剂的悬浮液在不同核素和DBP含量下整体稳定性更好。
文摘通过电化学剥离协同制备了3D Ni(OH)_(2)/石墨烯复合电极薄膜材料,高品质石墨烯均匀地生长在三维Ni(OH)_(2)表面,电化学性能测试表明,在2 m A/cm^(2)电流密度条件下,该电极薄膜具有优异的比电容(266 m F/cm^(2)),经过1万次的连续充放电循环测试仍然保留94.1%的容量性能。该方法为大规模生产新型高性能电极薄膜材料提供了一个简单的制备策略。
