Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs) have received increasing attention because of their high energy densities,instant recharging abilities, simple cell structure, and facile storage and transport. The main challenge for t...Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs) have received increasing attention because of their high energy densities,instant recharging abilities, simple cell structure, and facile storage and transport. The main challenge for the commercialization of DLFCs is the high loading requirement of platinum group metals(PGMs) as catalysts. Atomically dispersed catalysts(ADCs) have been brought into recent focus for DLFCs due to their well-defined active sites, high selectivity, maximal atom-utilization, and anti-poisoning property. In this review, we summarized the structure–property relationship for unveiling the underlying mechanisms of ADCs for DLFCs. More specifically, different types of fuels used in DLFCs such as methanol, formic acid,and ethanol were discussed. At last, we highlighted current challenges, research directions, and future outlooks towards the practical application of DLFCs.展开更多
Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs)are proposed to address the problems of high cost and complex storage and transportation of hydrogen in traditional hydrogen-oxygen proton exchange membrane fuel cells.However,present fu...Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs)are proposed to address the problems of high cost and complex storage and transportation of hydrogen in traditional hydrogen-oxygen proton exchange membrane fuel cells.However,present fuels of organic small molecules used in DLFCs are restricted to problems of sluggish electrochemical kinetics and easily poisoning of precious metal catalysts.Herein,we demonstrate reduced phosphotungstic acid as a liquid fuel for DLFCs based on its advantages of high chemical and electrochemical stability,high electrochemical activity on common carbon material electrodes,and low permeability through proton exchange membranes.The application of phosphotungstic acid fuel effectively solves the problems of high cost of anode catalysts and serious fuel permeation loss in traditional DLFCs.A phosphotungstic acid fuel cell achieves a peak power density of466 mW cm^(-2)at a cell voltage of 0.42 V and good stability at current densities in the range from 20 to 200 mA cm^(-2).展开更多
Surface/interface engineering of a multimetallic nanostructure with diverse electrocatalytic properties for direct liquid fuel cells is desirable yet challenging.Herein,using visible light,a class of quaternary Pt_(1)...Surface/interface engineering of a multimetallic nanostructure with diverse electrocatalytic properties for direct liquid fuel cells is desirable yet challenging.Herein,using visible light,a class of quaternary Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)ultrathin nanosheets is fabricated and used as high-performance anode electrocatalysts for formic acid-/alcohol-air fuel cells.The modified electronic structure of Pt,enhanced hydroxyl adsorption,and abundant exterior defects afford Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C high intrinsic anodic electrocatalytic activity to boost the power densities of direct formic acid-/methanol-/ethanol-/ethylene glycol-/glycerol-air fuel cells,and the corresponding peak power density of Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C is respectively 129.7,142.3,105.4,124.3,and 128.0 mW cm^(-2),considerably outperforming Pt/C.Operando in situ Fourier transform infrared reflection spectroscopy reveals that formic acid oxidation on Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C occurs via a CO_(2)-free direct pathway.Density functional theory calculations show that the presence of Ag,Bi,and Te in Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)suppresses CO^(*)formation while optimizing dehydrogenation steps and synergistic effect and modified Pt effectively enhance H_(2)O dissociation to improve electrocatalytic performance.This synthesis strategy can be extended to 43 other types of ultrathin multimetallic nanosheets(from ternary to octonary nanosheets),and efficiently capture precious metals(i.e.,Pd,Pt,Rh,Ru,Au,and Ag)from different water sources.展开更多
A group of liquid catalysts composed of nicotinic amide functioning on the anode of DMFC were investigated at a Pt eleetrode, which were nicotinic amide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide （ NAD^＋ ） and its phospha...A group of liquid catalysts composed of nicotinic amide functioning on the anode of DMFC were investigated at a Pt eleetrode, which were nicotinic amide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide （ NAD^＋ ） and its phosphate （ NAD （ P ） ^＋ ）. The kinetics of methanol anode oxidation in the three reaction systems was compared by measuring poteatiodynarnic current-potential curves and AC impedances. The experimeatal results show that the dynamic behavior of methanol oxidation at a Pt electrode has been changed with adding the three substances. The influence of temperature on the catalysis of these coenzymes and nicotinic amicle was discussed by comparing the AC impedances spectra of methanol oxidation at differeat temperatures.展开更多
During the operation of alkaline direct liquid fuel cells,the alkaline electrolyte is usually needed in the anode electrode to accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics of the liquid fuel.However,the crossover ...During the operation of alkaline direct liquid fuel cells,the alkaline electrolyte is usually needed in the anode electrode to accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics of the liquid fuel.However,the crossover of the alkaline solution in the anode through the anion exchange membrane to the cathode can increase the transfer resistance of the oxygen in the cathode.In order to reduce the crossover of the alkaline solution,the diffusion process of the alkaline solution in the anion exchange membrane needs to be fully understood.In this work,interface models of anion exchange membrane-alkaline electrolytes are established based on the cell structure of the quaternary ammonium polysulfone(QAPS)membrane to simulate the dynamic process of the alkaline solution in the membrane.The effect of the type and the concentration of the alkaline solution on the transportation of the metal ions and OH^-in the membrane are studied.The results show that the agglomeration of Na+is formed more easily than K^+in the interface model.Because of the strong interaction of Na^+on OH^-,OH^-ions appear to be concentrated,resulting in that the diffusion coefficients of the metal ion and OH^-in the in Na^+solution are lower than those in the K^+solution.In addition,with the raised concentration of electrolyte solution,the aggregation degrees of the metal ions and OH^-can be increased,which means an enlarged mass transfer resistance of the components.Furthermore,by adding a polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)layer on the QAPS membrane,the distribution of metal ions tends to be concentrated,and the number of hydrophilic channels in the QAPS membrane is reduced,which significantly increases the alkali resistance of the anion exchange membrane.展开更多
基金financial supports from the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. CBET-1949840 and CMMI-1851674financial support from the Preeminent Postdoctoral Program (P3) of the University of Central Florida。
文摘Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs) have received increasing attention because of their high energy densities,instant recharging abilities, simple cell structure, and facile storage and transport. The main challenge for the commercialization of DLFCs is the high loading requirement of platinum group metals(PGMs) as catalysts. Atomically dispersed catalysts(ADCs) have been brought into recent focus for DLFCs due to their well-defined active sites, high selectivity, maximal atom-utilization, and anti-poisoning property. In this review, we summarized the structure–property relationship for unveiling the underlying mechanisms of ADCs for DLFCs. More specifically, different types of fuels used in DLFCs such as methanol, formic acid,and ethanol were discussed. At last, we highlighted current challenges, research directions, and future outlooks towards the practical application of DLFCs.
基金financialy supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1502303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21722601,U19A2017)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M660389)。
文摘Direct liquid fuel cells(DLFCs)are proposed to address the problems of high cost and complex storage and transportation of hydrogen in traditional hydrogen-oxygen proton exchange membrane fuel cells.However,present fuels of organic small molecules used in DLFCs are restricted to problems of sluggish electrochemical kinetics and easily poisoning of precious metal catalysts.Herein,we demonstrate reduced phosphotungstic acid as a liquid fuel for DLFCs based on its advantages of high chemical and electrochemical stability,high electrochemical activity on common carbon material electrodes,and low permeability through proton exchange membranes.The application of phosphotungstic acid fuel effectively solves the problems of high cost of anode catalysts and serious fuel permeation loss in traditional DLFCs.A phosphotungstic acid fuel cell achieves a peak power density of466 mW cm^(-2)at a cell voltage of 0.42 V and good stability at current densities in the range from 20 to 200 mA cm^(-2).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21571038,22035004)the Education Department of Guizhou Province(2021312)+2 种基金the Foundation of Guizhou Province(2019-5666)the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0700101)the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces(Xiamen University,202009)。
文摘Surface/interface engineering of a multimetallic nanostructure with diverse electrocatalytic properties for direct liquid fuel cells is desirable yet challenging.Herein,using visible light,a class of quaternary Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)ultrathin nanosheets is fabricated and used as high-performance anode electrocatalysts for formic acid-/alcohol-air fuel cells.The modified electronic structure of Pt,enhanced hydroxyl adsorption,and abundant exterior defects afford Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C high intrinsic anodic electrocatalytic activity to boost the power densities of direct formic acid-/methanol-/ethanol-/ethylene glycol-/glycerol-air fuel cells,and the corresponding peak power density of Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C is respectively 129.7,142.3,105.4,124.3,and 128.0 mW cm^(-2),considerably outperforming Pt/C.Operando in situ Fourier transform infrared reflection spectroscopy reveals that formic acid oxidation on Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)/C occurs via a CO_(2)-free direct pathway.Density functional theory calculations show that the presence of Ag,Bi,and Te in Pt_(1)Ag_(0.1)Bi_(0.16)Te_(0.29)suppresses CO^(*)formation while optimizing dehydrogenation steps and synergistic effect and modified Pt effectively enhance H_(2)O dissociation to improve electrocatalytic performance.This synthesis strategy can be extended to 43 other types of ultrathin multimetallic nanosheets(from ternary to octonary nanosheets),and efficiently capture precious metals(i.e.,Pd,Pt,Rh,Ru,Au,and Ag)from different water sources.
文摘A group of liquid catalysts composed of nicotinic amide functioning on the anode of DMFC were investigated at a Pt eleetrode, which were nicotinic amide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide （ NAD^＋ ） and its phosphate （ NAD （ P ） ^＋ ）. The kinetics of methanol anode oxidation in the three reaction systems was compared by measuring poteatiodynarnic current-potential curves and AC impedances. The experimeatal results show that the dynamic behavior of methanol oxidation at a Pt electrode has been changed with adding the three substances. The influence of temperature on the catalysis of these coenzymes and nicotinic amicle was discussed by comparing the AC impedances spectra of methanol oxidation at differeat temperatures.
基金The work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51806165,51906186).
文摘During the operation of alkaline direct liquid fuel cells,the alkaline electrolyte is usually needed in the anode electrode to accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics of the liquid fuel.However,the crossover of the alkaline solution in the anode through the anion exchange membrane to the cathode can increase the transfer resistance of the oxygen in the cathode.In order to reduce the crossover of the alkaline solution,the diffusion process of the alkaline solution in the anion exchange membrane needs to be fully understood.In this work,interface models of anion exchange membrane-alkaline electrolytes are established based on the cell structure of the quaternary ammonium polysulfone(QAPS)membrane to simulate the dynamic process of the alkaline solution in the membrane.The effect of the type and the concentration of the alkaline solution on the transportation of the metal ions and OH^-in the membrane are studied.The results show that the agglomeration of Na+is formed more easily than K^+in the interface model.Because of the strong interaction of Na^+on OH^-,OH^-ions appear to be concentrated,resulting in that the diffusion coefficients of the metal ion and OH^-in the in Na^+solution are lower than those in the K^+solution.In addition,with the raised concentration of electrolyte solution,the aggregation degrees of the metal ions and OH^-can be increased,which means an enlarged mass transfer resistance of the components.Furthermore,by adding a polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)layer on the QAPS membrane,the distribution of metal ions tends to be concentrated,and the number of hydrophilic channels in the QAPS membrane is reduced,which significantly increases the alkali resistance of the anion exchange membrane.
