Proton selective adsorption on Pt–Ni nano-thorn array electrodes for superior hydrogen evolution activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1594-1601
Author(s):  
Adeela Nairan ◽  
Caiwu Liang ◽  
Sum-Wai Chiang ◽  
Yi Wu ◽  
Peichao Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Selective Adsorption

A superior HER activity was achieved by strong localized electric field induced selected H+ accumulation on the cathode.

Field Effect Modulation of Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution at Back-Gated Two-Dimensional MoS2 Electrodes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Sagar Udyavara ◽  
Matthew Neurock ◽  
C. Daniel Frisbie
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Electronic Charge ◽  
Back Side ◽  
Gate Electrode ◽  
Conventional Manner

<div> <div> <div> <p> </p><div> <div> <div> <p>Electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution at monolayer MoS2 electrodes can be enhanced by the application of an electric field normal to the electrode plane. The electric field is produced by a gate electrode lying underneath the MoS2 and separated from it by a dielectric. Application of a voltage to the back-side gate electrode while sweeping the MoS2 electrochemical potential in a conventional manner in 0.5 M H2SO4 results in up to a 140-mV reduction in overpotential for hydrogen evolution at current densities of 50 mA/cm2. Tafel analysis indicates that the exchange current density is correspondingly improved by a factor of 4 to 0.1 mA/cm2 as gate voltage is increased. Density functional theory calculations support a mechanism in which the higher hydrogen evolution activity is caused by gate-induced electronic charge on Mo metal centers adjacent the S vacancies (the active sites), leading to enhanced Mo-H bond strengths. Overall, our findings indicate that the back-gated working electrode architecture is a convenient and versatile platform for investigating the connection between tunable electronic charge at active sites and overpotential for electrocatalytic processes on ultrathin electrode materials.</p></div></div></div><br><p></p></div></div></div>

scholarly journals Interfacial chemical bond and internal electric field modulated Z-scheme Sv-ZnIn2S4/MoSe2 photocatalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuehua Wang ◽  
Xianghu Wang ◽  
Jianfeng Huang ◽  
Shaoxiang Li ◽  
Alan Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Monochromatic Light ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Internal Electric Field ◽  
Apparent Quantum Yield ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
High Hydrogen

AbstractConstruction of Z-scheme heterostructure is of great significance for realizing efficient photocatalytic water splitting. However, the conscious modulation of Z-scheme charge transfer is still a great challenge. Herein, interfacial Mo-S bond and internal electric field modulated Z-scheme heterostructure composed by sulfur vacancies-rich ZnIn2S4 and MoSe2 was rationally fabricated for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Systematic investigations reveal that Mo-S bond and internal electric field induce the Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism as confirmed by the surface photovoltage spectra, DMPO spin-trapping electron paramagnetic resonance spectra and density functional theory calculations. Under the intense synergy among the Mo-S bond, internal electric field and S-vacancies, the optimized photocatalyst exhibits high hydrogen evolution rate of 63.21 mmol∙g−1·h−1 with an apparent quantum yield of 76.48% at 420 nm monochromatic light, which is about 18.8-fold of the pristine ZIS. This work affords a useful inspiration on consciously modulating Z-scheme charge transfer by atomic-level interface control and internal electric field to signally promote the photocatalytic performance.

scholarly journals Turbulence Enhanced Ferroelectric-Nanocrystal-Based Photocatalysis in Urchin-like TiO2/BaTiO3 Microspheres for Hydrogen Evolution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haidong Li ◽  
Yanyan Song ◽  
Jiyun Zhang ◽  
Jiating He
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Charge Transport ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Piezoelectric Potential ◽  
Induced Charge

The application of built-in electric field due to piezoelectric potential is one of the most efficient approaches for photo-induced charge transport and separation. However, the efficiency of converting mechanical energy...

Electric Field Controlled Separation and Capture of CO2 over S-Doped Graphene: A First-Principles Calculation

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 623-623
Author(s):  
Jingyi Shan Jingyi Shan ◽  
Xiangling Wang Xiangling Wang ◽  
Junkai Wang Junkai Wang ◽  
Shixuan Zhang Shixuan Zhang ◽  
Qianku Hu and Aiguo Zhou Qianku Hu and Aiguo Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Effect ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Applied Electric Field ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Selective Adsorption ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Combustion Gases ◽  
Doped Graphene

The selective adsorption and capture of CO2 from post-combustion gases carries huge significance for the reduction of greenhouse effect. In this research, the computations of density functional are performed to investigate the CO2 selective adsorption of S-doped graphene in thrall to applied electric field (E-F). Introducing the applied E-F, the adsorption between S-doped graphene and CO2 is strong chemisorption, and CO2 can be effectively captured. Removing the applied E-F, the adsorption restores to physisorption and CO2 is easily desorbed. Therefore, the CO2 seize and clearing can be realized merely by controlling the E-F. Besides, the adsorption energy of N2 (H2O) on S-decorated graphene is positive when introduce the applied E-F. The results demonstrated that S-doped graphene can selectively adsorb CO2 from the post-combustion gases by controlling the E-F.

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