Two-dimensional (2D)Ni(OH)_(2) nanosheets can theoretically expose their active sites of 100%.Whereas,their intrinsic easy accumulation and low conductivity lead to weak and unsustainable reaction kinetics.Herein,we p...Two-dimensional (2D)Ni(OH)_(2) nanosheets can theoretically expose their active sites of 100%.Whereas,their intrinsic easy accumulation and low conductivity lead to weak and unsustainable reaction kinetics.Herein,we propose a novel halogen chlorine-triggered electrochemical etching strategy to controllably manage the reaction kinetics of 2D Ni(OH)_(2) nanosheets(EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2)).It is found that halogen chlorine doping can adjust the interlamellar spacing flexibly and promote the lattice oxygen activation to achieve controlled construction of superficial oxygen defects at the adjustable voltage.The optimal EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2) electrode exhibits a high rate capability and excellent specific capacity of 206.9 mA h g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) in a three-electrode system,which is more than twice as high as the pristine Ni(OH)_(2).Furthermore,EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2) cathode and FeOOH@rGO anode are employed for developing an aqueous Ni-Fe battery with an excellent energy density of 83 W h kg^(-1),a high power density of 17051 W kg^(-1),and robust durability over 20,000 cycles.This strategy exploits a fresh channel for the ingenious fabrication of highefficiency and stable nickel-based deficiency materials for energy storage.展开更多
Structure manipulation of photocatalysts at an atomic scale is a promising way to improve its photocatalytic performance.Herein,we realize the anchoring of single Ni atoms on the ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with rich sul...Structure manipulation of photocatalysts at an atomic scale is a promising way to improve its photocatalytic performance.Herein,we realize the anchoring of single Ni atoms on the ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with rich sulfur vacancies.Experimental results demonstrate that single Ni atoms induce the formation of NiO-M(Zn/In) atomic interface,which can efficiently promote the carriers separation and prolong the carrier life time.In addition,in situ electron spin resonance spectroscopy(ESR) confirms that the single Ni atoms act as an electron trapping center for protons reduction.As a result,the single Ni atoms decorated ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with rich sulfur vacancies(Ni/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-RVs) shows a hydrogen evolution rate up to 89.4 μmol h^(-1), almost 5.7 and 2.3 times higher compared to that of ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with poor sulfur vacancies and rich sulfur vacancies(denoted as ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-PVs and ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-RVs).This work opens up a new perspective manipulating the single-atom cocatalyst and sulfur vacancy on sulfide supports for improving photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.展开更多
基金supported by the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sourcesthe Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects(QKHJC-ZK[2021]YB057)+1 种基金the Growth Project of Young Scientific and Technological Talents in Colleges and Universities of Guizhou Province(QKHJCKYZ[2021]252)the Reward and Subsidy Fund Project of Guizhou Education University(Z20210108)。
文摘Two-dimensional (2D)Ni(OH)_(2) nanosheets can theoretically expose their active sites of 100%.Whereas,their intrinsic easy accumulation and low conductivity lead to weak and unsustainable reaction kinetics.Herein,we propose a novel halogen chlorine-triggered electrochemical etching strategy to controllably manage the reaction kinetics of 2D Ni(OH)_(2) nanosheets(EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2)).It is found that halogen chlorine doping can adjust the interlamellar spacing flexibly and promote the lattice oxygen activation to achieve controlled construction of superficial oxygen defects at the adjustable voltage.The optimal EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2) electrode exhibits a high rate capability and excellent specific capacity of 206.9 mA h g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) in a three-electrode system,which is more than twice as high as the pristine Ni(OH)_(2).Furthermore,EE/Cl-Ni(OH)_(2) cathode and FeOOH@rGO anode are employed for developing an aqueous Ni-Fe battery with an excellent energy density of 83 W h kg^(-1),a high power density of 17051 W kg^(-1),and robust durability over 20,000 cycles.This strategy exploits a fresh channel for the ingenious fabrication of highefficiency and stable nickel-based deficiency materials for energy storage.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51702087,21673066)the Project funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M652516)。
文摘Structure manipulation of photocatalysts at an atomic scale is a promising way to improve its photocatalytic performance.Herein,we realize the anchoring of single Ni atoms on the ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with rich sulfur vacancies.Experimental results demonstrate that single Ni atoms induce the formation of NiO-M(Zn/In) atomic interface,which can efficiently promote the carriers separation and prolong the carrier life time.In addition,in situ electron spin resonance spectroscopy(ESR) confirms that the single Ni atoms act as an electron trapping center for protons reduction.As a result,the single Ni atoms decorated ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with rich sulfur vacancies(Ni/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-RVs) shows a hydrogen evolution rate up to 89.4 μmol h^(-1), almost 5.7 and 2.3 times higher compared to that of ZnIn_(2)S_(4) nanosheets with poor sulfur vacancies and rich sulfur vacancies(denoted as ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-PVs and ZnIn_(2)S_(4)-RVs).This work opens up a new perspective manipulating the single-atom cocatalyst and sulfur vacancy on sulfide supports for improving photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.