Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia(NRA) can realize the green synthesis of ammonia(NH3) at ambient conditions, and also remove nitrate contamination in water. However, the current catalysts for NRA still fac...Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia(NRA) can realize the green synthesis of ammonia(NH3) at ambient conditions, and also remove nitrate contamination in water. However, the current catalysts for NRA still face relatively low NH3yield rate and poor stability. We present here a core-shell heterostructure comprising cobalt oxide anchored on copper oxide nanowire arrays(CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)) for efficient NRA. The CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)demonstrates significantly enhanced NRA performance in alkaline media in comparison with plain CuO NWAs and Co_(3)O_(4)flocs. Especially, at-0.23 V vs. RHE, NH_(3) yield rate of the CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)reaches 1.915 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2),much higher than those of CuO NWAs(1.472 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)), Co_(3)O_(4)flocs(1.222 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)) and recent reported Cu-based catalysts.It is proposed that the synergetic effects of the heterostructure combing atom hydrogen adsorption and nitrate reduction lead to the enhanced NRA performance.展开更多
For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a l...For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.展开更多
Herein, combining solverthermal route and electrodeposition, we grew unique hybrid nanosheet arrays consisting of Co_3O_4 nanosheet as a core, PPy as a shell. Benefiting from the PPy as conducting polymer improving an...Herein, combining solverthermal route and electrodeposition, we grew unique hybrid nanosheet arrays consisting of Co_3O_4 nanosheet as a core, PPy as a shell. Benefiting from the PPy as conducting polymer improving an electron transport rate as well as synergistic effects from such a core/shell structure, a hybrid electrode made of the Co_3O_4@PPy core/shell nanosheet arrays exhibits a large areal capacitance of 2.11 F cm-2at the current density of 2 m A cm^(-2), a *4-fold enhancement compared with the pristine Co_3O_4electrode; furthermore, this hybrid electrode also displays good rate capability(*65 % retention of the initial capacitance from 2 to 20 m A cm^(-2)) and superior cycling performance(*85.5 % capacitance retention after 5000 cycles). In addition, the equivalent series resistance value of the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid electrode(0.238 X) is significantly lower than that of the pristine Co_3O_4electrode(0.319 X). These results imply that the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid composites have a potential for fabricating next-generation energy storage and conversion devices.展开更多
Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced...Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced electrodeposition-sulfurization method.Interestingly,cross-linked Cu2S nanoflake branch is strongly anchored on the TiO2 backbone forming high-quality Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays.The branch formation mechanism is also proposed.As compared to the pure Cu2S nanowire arrays,the asprepared Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays show much better alkaline OER performance with lower overpotential(284 mV at 10 mA cm^-2)and smaller Tafel slope(72 dec-1)as well as enhanced longterm durability mainly due to larger exposed area and more active electrocatalytic sites.Our work provides a new way for construction of advanced metal sulphide electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.展开更多
Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional (2D) square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 14...Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional (2D) square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 1450], the field-cooled superconducting phase transition is further investigated by analysing the free energy of the arrays with a simplified symmetrical model. Our analytical result is exactly the same as that obtained in Li's paper by means of numerical calculations. It is shown that the phase transition splits into two branches with either ferromagnetic or anti-ferromagnetic flux ordering, which depends periodically on the strength of external magnetic flux φe through each loop and monotonically on the screen parameter β of the loops in the arrays. In principle, the diagram of the phase branches is similar to that of its one-dimensional counterpart. The influence of thermal fluctuation on the flux ordering during the transition from normal to superconducting states of the π-loop arrays is also discussed.展开更多
Rational design of advanced cost-effective electrocatalysts is vital for the development of water electrolysis. Herein, we report a novel binder-free efficient CoS@CoOcore/shell electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution r...Rational design of advanced cost-effective electrocatalysts is vital for the development of water electrolysis. Herein, we report a novel binder-free efficient CoS@CoOcore/shell electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER) via a combined hydrothermal-sulfurization method. The sulfurized net-like CoSnanoflakes are strongly anchored on the CoOnanowire core forming self-supported binder-free core/shell electrocatalysts. Positive advantages including larger active surface area of CoSnanoflakes,and reinforced structural stability are achieved in the CoS@CoOcore/shell arrays. The OER performances of the CoS@CoOcore/shell arrays are thoroughly tested and enhanced electrocatalytic performance with lower over-potential(260 m V at 20 m A cm) and smaller Tafel slopes(56 mV dec-1) as well as long-term durability are demonstrated in alkaline medium. Our proposed core/shell smart design may provide a new way to construct other advanced binder-free electrocatalysts for applications in electrochemical catalysis.展开更多
基金the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21972102)National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFA0910400)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20200991)Suzhou Science and Technology Planning Project (SS202016)the USTS starting fund (No.332012104)the Natural Science Foundation of Suzhou University of Science and Technology (No.342134401)。
文摘Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia(NRA) can realize the green synthesis of ammonia(NH3) at ambient conditions, and also remove nitrate contamination in water. However, the current catalysts for NRA still face relatively low NH3yield rate and poor stability. We present here a core-shell heterostructure comprising cobalt oxide anchored on copper oxide nanowire arrays(CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)) for efficient NRA. The CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)demonstrates significantly enhanced NRA performance in alkaline media in comparison with plain CuO NWAs and Co_(3)O_(4)flocs. Especially, at-0.23 V vs. RHE, NH_(3) yield rate of the CuO NWAs@Co_(3)O_(4)reaches 1.915 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2),much higher than those of CuO NWAs(1.472 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)), Co_(3)O_(4)flocs(1.222 mmol h^(-1)cm^(-2)) and recent reported Cu-based catalysts.It is proposed that the synergetic effects of the heterostructure combing atom hydrogen adsorption and nitrate reduction lead to the enhanced NRA performance.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51728204 and 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2018QNA4011)+2 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D (QJD1602029)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2015XZZX010-02)
文摘For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2117103551472049 and 51302035)+7 种基金the Key Grant Project of Chinese Ministry of Education(Grant No.313015)the PhD Programs Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.20110075110008 and20130075120001)the National 863 Program of China(Grant No.2013AA031903)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.13ZR1451200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Program Innovative Research Team in University(IRT1221)the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(Grant No.B603)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(No.111-2-04)
文摘Herein, combining solverthermal route and electrodeposition, we grew unique hybrid nanosheet arrays consisting of Co_3O_4 nanosheet as a core, PPy as a shell. Benefiting from the PPy as conducting polymer improving an electron transport rate as well as synergistic effects from such a core/shell structure, a hybrid electrode made of the Co_3O_4@PPy core/shell nanosheet arrays exhibits a large areal capacitance of 2.11 F cm-2at the current density of 2 m A cm^(-2), a *4-fold enhancement compared with the pristine Co_3O_4electrode; furthermore, this hybrid electrode also displays good rate capability(*65 % retention of the initial capacitance from 2 to 20 m A cm^(-2)) and superior cycling performance(*85.5 % capacitance retention after 5000 cycles). In addition, the equivalent series resistance value of the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid electrode(0.238 X) is significantly lower than that of the pristine Co_3O_4electrode(0.319 X). These results imply that the Co_3O_4@PPy hybrid composites have a potential for fabricating next-generation energy storage and conversion devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51728204 and 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2018QNA4011)+1 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D(QJD1602029)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang University
文摘Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced electrodeposition-sulfurization method.Interestingly,cross-linked Cu2S nanoflake branch is strongly anchored on the TiO2 backbone forming high-quality Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays.The branch formation mechanism is also proposed.As compared to the pure Cu2S nanowire arrays,the asprepared Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays show much better alkaline OER performance with lower overpotential(284 mV at 10 mA cm^-2)and smaller Tafel slope(72 dec-1)as well as enhanced longterm durability mainly due to larger exposed area and more active electrocatalytic sites.Our work provides a new way for construction of advanced metal sulphide electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.
基金Project supported by the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China (Grant No 2006CB601007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos 10474129 and 10534060)
文摘Based on the results of explicit forms of free energy density for each possible arrangement of magnetization fluxes in large-scale two-dimensional (2D) square π-loop arrays given by Li et al [2007 Chin. Phys. 16 1450], the field-cooled superconducting phase transition is further investigated by analysing the free energy of the arrays with a simplified symmetrical model. Our analytical result is exactly the same as that obtained in Li's paper by means of numerical calculations. It is shown that the phase transition splits into two branches with either ferromagnetic or anti-ferromagnetic flux ordering, which depends periodically on the strength of external magnetic flux φe through each loop and monotonically on the screen parameter β of the loops in the arrays. In principle, the diagram of the phase branches is similar to that of its one-dimensional counterpart. The influence of thermal fluctuation on the flux ordering during the transition from normal to superconducting states of the π-loop arrays is also discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 51728204, 51772272 and 51502263)Qianjiang Talents Plan D (grant. no. QJD1602029)+2 种基金the Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang Universitysupport by the Program for Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China (IRT13037)the Key Science and Technology Innovation Team of Zhejiang Province (2010R50013)
文摘Rational design of advanced cost-effective electrocatalysts is vital for the development of water electrolysis. Herein, we report a novel binder-free efficient CoS@CoOcore/shell electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction(OER) via a combined hydrothermal-sulfurization method. The sulfurized net-like CoSnanoflakes are strongly anchored on the CoOnanowire core forming self-supported binder-free core/shell electrocatalysts. Positive advantages including larger active surface area of CoSnanoflakes,and reinforced structural stability are achieved in the CoS@CoOcore/shell arrays. The OER performances of the CoS@CoOcore/shell arrays are thoroughly tested and enhanced electrocatalytic performance with lower over-potential(260 m V at 20 m A cm) and smaller Tafel slopes(56 mV dec-1) as well as long-term durability are demonstrated in alkaline medium. Our proposed core/shell smart design may provide a new way to construct other advanced binder-free electrocatalysts for applications in electrochemical catalysis.