Nickel nitride–black phosphorus heterostructure nanosheets for boosting the electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (38) ◽  
pp. 22063-22069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Wu ◽  
Shaoning Zhang ◽  
Kejun Bu ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Qingyuan Bi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Oxygen Evolution ◽  
Oxygen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
High Electron ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Alkaline Fuel Cells ◽  
Nickel Nitride

The extraordinary oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline fuel cells and water-splitting systems demands a high electron transfer rate and catalysts with numerous active sites and massive hydroxyl groups.

scholarly journals 3D atomic-scale imaging of mixed Co-Fe spinel oxide nanoparticles during oxygen evolution reaction

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weikai Xiang ◽  
Nating Yang ◽  
Xiaopeng Li ◽  
Julia Linnemann ◽  
Ulrich Hagemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Evolution ◽  
Oxygen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Atom Probe ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Compositional Distribution

AbstractThe three-dimensional (3D) distribution of individual atoms on the surface of catalyst nanoparticles plays a vital role in their activity and stability. Optimising the performance of electrocatalysts requires atomic-scale information, but it is difficult to obtain. Here, we use atom probe tomography to elucidate the 3D structure of 10 nm sized Co2FeO4 and CoFe2O4 nanoparticles during oxygen evolution reaction (OER). We reveal nanoscale spinodal decomposition in pristine Co2FeO4. The interfaces of Co-rich and Fe-rich nanodomains of Co2FeO4 become trapping sites for hydroxyl groups, contributing to a higher OER activity compared to that of CoFe2O4. However, the activity of Co2FeO4 drops considerably due to concurrent irreversible transformation towards CoIVO2 and pronounced Fe dissolution. In contrast, there is negligible elemental redistribution for CoFe2O4 after OER, except for surface structural transformation towards (FeIII, CoIII)2O3. Overall, our study provides a unique 3D compositional distribution of mixed Co-Fe spinel oxides, which gives atomic-scale insights into active sites and the deactivation of electrocatalysts during OER.

Tuning the Photocatalytic Performance of Plasmonic Nanocomposites (ZnO/Aux) Driven in Visible Light

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Aneeya K. Samantara ◽  
Debasrita Dash ◽  
Dipti L. Bhuyan ◽  
Namita Dalai ◽  
Bijayalaxmi Jena
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Zno Nanostructure

: In this article, we explored the possibility of controlling the reactivity of ZnO nanostructures by modifying its surface with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). By varying the concentration of Au with different wt% (x = 0.01, 0.05, 0.08, 1 and 2), we have synthesized a series of (ZnO/Aux) nanocomposites (NCs). A thorough investigation of the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface has been carried out. It was observed that ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity among all concentrations of Au on the ZnO surface, which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. It was further revealed that with an increase in the size of plasmonic nanoparticles beyond 0.08%, the accessible surface area of the Au nanoparticle decreases. The photon absorption capacity of Au nanoparticle decreases beyond 0.08% resulting in a decrease in electron transfer rate from Au to ZnO and a decrease of photocatalytic activity. Background: Due to the industrialization process, most of the toxic materials go into the water bodies, affecting the water and our ecological system. The conventional techniques to remove dyes are expensive and inefficient. Recently, heterogeneous semiconductor materials like TiO2 and ZnO have been regarded as potential candidates for the removal of dye from the water system. Objective: To investigate the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface and the effect of the size of Au NPs for photocatalytic performance in the degradation process. Methods: A facile microwave method has been adopted for the synthesis of ZnO nanostructure followed by a reduction of gold salt in the presence of ZnO nanostructure to form the composite. Results: ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. The schematic mechanism of electron transfer rate was discussed. Conclusion: Raspberry shaped ZnO nanoparticles modified with different percentages of Au NPs showed good photocatalytic behavior in the degradation of dye molecules. The synergetic effect of unique morphology of ZnO and well anchored Au nanostructures plays a crucial role.

The electron-transfer intermediates of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) as polarons by in situ spectroscopy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Lyle ◽  
Suryansh Singh ◽  
Michael Paolino ◽  
Ilya Vinogradov ◽  
Tanja Cuk
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Oxygen Evolution ◽  
Oxygen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Catalytic Reactions ◽  
In Situ Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Bonds

The conversion of diffusive forms of energy (electrical and light) into short, compact chemical bonds by catalytic reactions regularly involves moving a carrier from an environment that favors delocalization to one that favors localization.

scholarly journals The Effect of Iron Impurities on Transition Metal Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Environment: Activity Mediators or Active Sites?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Spanos ◽  
Justus Masa ◽  
Aleksandar Zeradjanin ◽  
Robert Schlögl
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Oxygen Evolution ◽  
Oxygen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Water Electrolysis ◽  
Metal Catalysts ◽  
Transition Metal Catalysts ◽  
Alkaline Water Electrolysis ◽  
Co Catalysts ◽  
Model Transition

AbstractThere is an ongoing debate on elucidating the actual role of Fe impurities in alkaline water electrolysis, acting either as reactivity mediators or as co-catalysts through synergistic interaction with the main catalyst material. This perspective summarizes the most prominent oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms mostly for Ni-based oxides as model transition metal catalysts and highlights the effect of Fe incorporation on the catalyst surface in the form of impurities originating from the electrolyte or co-precipitated in the catalyst lattice, in modulating the OER reaction kinetics, mechanism and stability. Graphic Abstract

Oriental and robust anchoring of Fe via anodic interfacial coordination assembly on ultrathin Co hydroxides for efficient water oxidation

Nanoscale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Nan Zhou ◽  
Ruo-Yao Fan ◽  
Yu-Ning Cao ◽  
Hui-Ying Wang ◽  
Bin Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Evolution ◽  
Oxygen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Active Sites

The oriental distribution and strong conjunction of Fe active sites in multiple metals hydroxides are very crucial to modulate the activity and stability for efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Whereas,...

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