Inorganics
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2025
·Vol. 13
·期 7
·211
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Wen Li,Di Yin,Wanxin Liu,Yi Li,Yijin Wu
The electrochemical oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) coupled with water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is a promising strategy to address energy crises and environmental pollution. Despite the suitable adsorption energy for HMF due to their partially filled d-band electronic structures, Ni- or Co-based oxides/hydroxides still face challenges in insufficient activity and stability. In this study, a porous heterogeneous nickel cobalt oxide/hydroxide growth on nickel foam (NF), which is defined as NF@NiCo-H/O, was developed via immersion in concentrated alkali solution. Compared with the single-component NiCo oxides, the NF@NiCo-H/O catalyst exhibits a lower application potential of only 1.317 V, 1.395 V, and 1.443 V to achieve current densities of 20, 50, and 100 mA cm−2, respectively, in an alkaline solution containing HMF. Additionally, it demonstrates rapid reaction kinetics with a Tafel slope of 27.6 mV dec−1and excellent cycling stability. Importantly, the presence of more high-valent Ni3+-O species on the catalyst surface contributes to its exceptional selectivity for 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (86.7%), Faradaic efficiency (93.1%), and conversion rate (94.4%). This catalyst provides some theoretical guidance for the development of biomass electrooxidation catalysts for sustainable energy and chemical production.
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Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
·期 1
·1-12
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Zhang Tianyu,Wang Weibo,Liu Wenxian,Guo Zhengxiao,Liu Junfeng
Reconstruction of metal-organic frameworks often occurs under reaction conditions, thereby impeding true active species identification and hindering mechanism understanding. Herein, we present the mechanistic insight underlying the electrochemical synthesis of deprotonated anion of H 2 O 2 (HO 2 − ) via 2e − oxygen reduction by ultrathin Ni-benzenedicarboxylic acid (NiBDC), guided by its thickness-dependent performance and pH-induced reconstruction behavior. The real active species are identified as alkaline-reconstructed β-Ni(OH) 2 that is chemically coupled with 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid residual ligand. The hybrid catalyst is characterized to exhibit an optimized surface electronic structure, which improves the intrinsic activity and selectivity. Operando characterization and theoretical simulations further reveal that the residual ligand functionalization significantly boosts the formation and facilitates the adequate binding of *OOH intermediates. Thus, the ligand-functionalized Ni(OH) 2 exhibits high HO 2 − selectivity (>90%) in 0.1 M KOH across a broad current density up to 200 mA cm −2 . Moreover, high HO 2 − production rate of 13.7 mol g cat −1 h −1 with significant accumulation of 2.0 wt.% HO 2 − under alkaline conditions is achieved at 200 mA cm −2 over 100 h, suggesting the promising potential for large-scale electrosynthesis of HO 2 − in industrial applications.
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SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
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2020
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PENGHUI CAO,YUHUA YAN,XINLI TIAN,RUIZHUO OUYANG,YUQING MIAO
Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great importance in splitting water. However, the sluggish OER kinetics at the anode severely hinders the H 2 evolution at the cathode which is a crucial procedure for energy storage. Herein, we report the synthesis of a new OER catalyst of Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y via a one-step hydrothermal method, where the incorporation of WO 4 2 − as a condenser greatly enhanced the electrocatalytic activity of Co(OH) 2 toward OER. Moreover, the introduction of mesoporous carbon (MC) further improves the electrocatalytic performance of Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y by forming the nanocomposites of Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y /MC. The synergism between Co(OH) 2 and WO 4 2 − and the synergistic catalytic effect of Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y and MC majorly contributed to the apparently enhanced electrocatalysis of Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y /MC toward OER. This work provides an efficient strategy to improve the electrocatalytic activity of Co(OH) 2 by introducing WO 4 2 − and forming nanocomposites between Co(OH) x (WO 4 ) y and MC for low-cost, convenient and highly efficient water oxidation.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2019
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Runhua Gao,Handing Liu,Bowen Fu,Shuyang Li,Ziyao Long,Dalin Sun,Yun Song
Germanium-based materials possess high theoretical capacity of approximately 1000 mAh·g −1 , nevertheless, the practical electrochemical performance is severely hampered by poor cyclability due to volumetric expansion of Ge upon cycling. Herein, novel hydrangea-like CoGeO 2 (OH) 2 constructed by 2D nanoplates has been facilely synthesized with the assistance of ethylene glycol and further applied to anode materials for lithium ion storage. The hydrangea-like CoGeO 2 (OH) 2 anode exhibits an enhanced specific capacity of 1174 mAh·g −1 at a current density of 0.5 A g −1 after 100 cycles. Such outstanding electrochemical performance could be accredited to the rationally designed hydrangea-like structure, which can relieve the interval stress aroused by lithiation/de-lithiation, shorten the pathway of electron/ion transportation and take advantage of the pseudocapacitive nature of two dimensional nanosheets that could improve the reaction kinetics and endow the material with remarkable rate capability. Moreover, the inherent Co-bonded hydroxyl groups facilitate the pseudocapacitive effect, and Ge-based component contributes to the capacity. These advantages help CoGeO 2 (OH) 2 hydrangeas gain a competitive edge over other candidates of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2013
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Zonghua Pu,Qian Liu,Abdullah H. Qusti,Abdullah M. Asiri,Abdulrahman O. Al-Youbi,Xuping Sun
The present communication reports on the first electrodeposition of Ni(OH) 2 on ZnO array supported on Ni foam. When applied as a binder-free electrode material for pseudocapacitive energy storage, the resulting ZnO@Ni(OH) 2 array exhibits a high specific capacitance of 2028 F g −1 at a current density of 10 A g −1 with good cycling stability. Meanwhile, the array exhibits a superb rate capability. Even at an extremely high current density of 100 A g −1 , the array still shows a very high specific capacitance of 1059 F g −1 .
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Nano-Micro Letters
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2026
·Vol. 18
·期 1
·288
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Hu Shangshu,Yang Jiao,Zhuang Yujuan,Li Xueyao,Xu Han,Hu Fuwang,Yan Zhishuo,Liu Chao,Yu Jianmin,Peng Lishan
The introduced Ce(OH)CO 3 optimizes charge distribution and enhances Lewis acidity of Ni/Fe sites, facilitating OH − adsorption.
The NiFe-layered double hydroxide/Ce(OH)CO 3 enables stable alkaline seawater electrooxidation for over 450 h at a high current density of 1 A cm −2 .
In an anion exchange membrane system, an energy efficiency of 65.21% is attained at 1 A cm −2 , with hydrogen production at a cost of USD 1.03 per gasoline gallon equivalent .
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JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
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2026
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Ying Liu,Zhonghao Li,Lan Ran,Shukai Diao,Liwen Long,Jihong Fan,Zicheng Zuo,Tianrang Yang,Jianguo Liu
Alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) separators face a critical challenge that gas bubble accumulation at electrode-separator interfaces impedes hydroxide-ion (OH − ) transport and limits current density at industrially relevant operating conditions. Conventional sulfonation, while improving hydrophilicity, requires hazardous chemicals. Here, we report a self-assembled polydopamine/polyethyleneimine (PDA/PEI) interface that overcome these limitations through a green, room-temperature process. The co-assembled network achieves ultralow bubble adhesion force (0.005 mN), enabling rapid gas detachment that prevents blocking layer formation, while simultaneously creating amine-rich pathways for enhanced OH − migration. Applied to polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) woven fabric, the modified separator delivers a four-fold increase in current density at 2.0 V with stable operation over 2000 h, and successfully scaling to an industrial 6-cell stack. This bioinspired interfacial engineering strategy provides a sustainable and scalable alternative to conventional chemical modifications for high-performance AWE separators.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2026
·Vol. 14
·期 3
·123143
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Sobia Yaseen,Saddam Hussain,Sabeen Fatima,Nabi Ullah,Lu Zaijun
Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising strategy for antibiotic remediation in wastewater treatment owing to its environmentally benign nature, high efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Herein, a PEDOT- NiCo(OH) 2 hybrid photocatalyst is successfully synthesized and, systematically investigated for visible-light-driven tetracycline (TC) degradation. Structural engineering via optimized incorporation of bimetallic hydroxide (NiCo(OH) 2 ) into the PEDOT markedly enhances the specific surface area (∼188 m 2 g −1 ) and pore size of 5.29 nm, while significantly narrowing the optical band gap to ∼1.79 eV, enabling efficient visible light harvesting. Electrochemical analyses demonstrate a substantially reduced charge-transfer resistance and an enhanced photocurrent response for PEDOT-Ni(OH) 2 2:1 (P-NCH21), indicating accelerated interfacial charge transport and suppressed electron–hole recombination. Consequently, P-NCH21 achieves an exceptional TC removal efficiency of 97.6% within 35 min under visible-light irradiation, far outperforming P-NH and PEDOT-Ni(OH) 2 3:1 (P-NCH31), having degradation efficiencies of 67 and 92%, respectively. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) measurements confirm that the generation of reactive oxygen species, such as superoxide (•O 2 ⁻) and (•OH) are the reactive species that drives the photocatalytic degradation process. Furthermore, the hybrid photocatalyst exhibits excellent stability, retaining ∼96.8% of its initial activity after five consecutive cycles. This study highlights the potential of P-NCH21 as an efficient and robust photocatalyst for antibiotic remediation, providing new insights into the design of conductive polymer–based hybrid materials for environmental applications.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2016
·Vol. 4
·期 29
·11430-11438
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Hua Tian,Lin Wang,Yang Jiang,Lin Zhang,Yan Li,Li Hou,Cunqi Wu,Faming Gao
Graphene has great potential to significantly enhance the electrochemical activity of redox-active materials for supercapacitors. However, the agglomeration of graphene sheets remains a critical challenge to excellent energy storage performance of hybrid composites supported by graphene. Herein, a facile hydrothermal approach for the synthesis of porous Ni2CO3(OH)2/functionalized graphene (NCB/FGN) composites is developed. To improve the dispersion properties of graphene, sulfonated salicylic acid serving as a functionalized composition is covalently anchored to the surface of functionalized graphene. The systematic investigation indicates that the presence of functionalized graphene plays a crucial role in establishing the porous structure of hybrid composites. Compared to reduced graphene oxide (rGO), functionalized graphene is more beneficial to accommodate the expansion of the surface area and the reduction of the pore length in hybrid composites. The detailed electrochemical characterization demonstrates that the unique porous structure of NCB/FGN composites encompasses the great capability of rapid kinetic diffusion of active ions in electrolytes during the electrochemical reaction. The specific capacitance of NCB/FGN composites is 1508 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1, higher than 1258 F g−1 for NCB/rGO composites and 1039 F g−1 for pristine NCB. After 3000 charge–discharge cycles at a current density of 10 A g−1, the specific capacitance of NCB/FGN composites still approaches their initial capacitance.
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WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2020
·Vol. 82
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·2098-2113
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He Jiaojie,Yang Yue,Xu Yuhong,Wang Zichuan,Xu Bing,Huang Yuheng,Yang Liwei
In this study, an excellent phosphate adsorbent was prepared for removing phosphate to an extremely low concentration. The La(OH) 3 nano-rods stabilizing in polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers (PLNFs) were prepared by electrospinning and a subsequent in situ precipitation. PAN nanofibers were employed as the matrix of the composite nanofibers, where the well-dispersed La(OH) 3 nano-rods were encapsulated as the active species for highly efficient phosphate capture owing to the strong binding between phosphate and lanthanum. On account of the nano-structure, the maximum phosphate adsorption capacity was 151.98 mg P/g (La), much higher than the result of La(OH) 3 nano-crystal, produced by precipitation without PAN or any organic surfactants. Moreover, the PLNFs could remove phosphate (2 mg P/L) to an extremely low concentration within 20 min, which could lead to a nutrient deficient condition to protect water quality and ecosystem. The optimization of PLNFs design was implemented through parameter adjustment of electrospinning. Lanthanum salt content, humidity, concentration of solution and applied voltage were chosen to analyze the influences on the composition, diameter and morphology of the nanofibers, giving the result that the most effective adsorbent was the PLNFs with spider-web-like nano-structures. The La(OH) 3 nano-rods stabilizing in polyacrylonitrile nanofibers (PLNFs) were prepared by electrospinning and a subsequent in situ precipitation. The maximum phosphate adsorption capacity by PLNFs was 151.98 mg P/g (La). The PLNFs could remove phosphate (2 mg P/L) to an extremely low concentration within 20 min. The PLNFs with spider-web-like nano-structures showed the highest phosphate removal.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2023
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Hongfang Wang,Leitao Xu,Jingcheng Wu,Peng Zhou,Shasha Tao,Yuxuan Lu,Xianwen Wu,Shuangyin Wang,Yuqin Zou
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) electrooxidation in neutral conditions is a promising strategy to suppress the formation of humins and corrosive effects on electrochemical devices. However, scarce studies have been reported in neutral media due to the deficiency in electrophilic oxygen (eg OH – ) required for the activation of HMF. Herein, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)/Co 3 O 4 was utilized to co-catalyze HMF in neutral media, successfully achieving 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) with yield > 99%. It was found that TEMPO could promote HMF dehydrogenation to 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) and simultaneously activated water via hydrogen-bonding interactions. As a result, the formation of OH* in neutral electrolytes was favored, which was absorbed by electrogenerated active Co species to facilitate subsequent conversion of formyl-group-involved intermediates to FDCA. This work provides a current understanding of the catalytic mechanism for HMFOR in neutral media and guides the design of highly efficient electrocatalysts for biomass upgrading.
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Small
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2023
·Vol. 19
·期 20
·2207569
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Yakun Tian,Ming Wen,Aijian Huang,Qingsheng Wu,Zhiguo Wang,Quanjing Zhu,Tao Zhou,Yongqing Fu
High stability and efficiency of electrocatalysts are crucial for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) toward water splitting in an alkaline media. Herein, a novel nano-Pt/Nb-doped Co(OH) 2 (Pt/Nb Co(OH) 2 ) nanosheet is designed and synthesized using water-bath treatment and solvothermal reduction approaches. With nano-Pt uniformly anchored onto Nb Co(OH) 2 nanosheet, the synthesized Pt/Nb Co(OH) 2 shows outstanding electrocatalytic performances for alkaline HER, achieving a high stability for at least 33 h, a high mass activity of 0.65 mA µg −1 Pt, and a good catalytic activity with a low overpotential of 112 mV at 10 mA cm −2 . Both experimental and theoretical results prove that Nb-doping significantly optimizes the hydrogen adsorption free energy to accelerate the Heyrovsky step for HER, and boosts the adsorption of H 2 O, which further enhances the water activation. This study provides a new design methodology for the Nb-doped electrocatalysts in an alkaline HER field by facile and green way.
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