- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Ionic liquids properties and applications
- Hydrogen Storage and Materials
- Caching and Content Delivery
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
- Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
- Inorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds
- Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
- Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
- Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
- Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
2019-2025
Sichuan Normal University
2019-2021
Chengdu University
2019-2020
Abstract Titanium‐based catalysts are needed to achieve electrocatalytic N 2 reduction NH 3 with a large yield and high Faradaic efficiency (FE). One of the cheapest most abundant metals on earth, iron, is an effective dopant for greatly improving nitrogen reaction (NRR) performance TiO nanoparticles in ambient ‐to‐NH conversion. In 0.5 m LiClO 4 , Fe‐doped catalyst attains FE 25.6 % 25.47 μg h −1 mg cat at −0.40 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. This compares favorably those all...
In this review, we summarize recent advances in the design and development of electrocatalysts for N<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction. We also discuss strategies to boost catalytic performances, methods reliable NRR experiments, perspectives further research directions.
Electrocatalysis has emerged as an attractive way for artificial CO2 fixation to CH3 OH, but the design and development of metal-free electrocatalyst highly selective OH formation still remains a key challenge. Here, it is demonstrated that boron phosphide nanoparticles perform efficiently nonmetal toward electrochemical reduction with high selectivity. In 0.1 m KHCO3 , this catalyst achieves Faradaic efficiency 92.0% at -0.5 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. Density functional theory...
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR), powered by renewable energy, has great potential in decreasing the concentration of atmosphere, as well producing high value-added fuels or chemicals. The electrode and electrolyte together determine catalytic performance CO2RR. Despite substantial progress been made design preparation high-performance catalysts, role at electrode–electrolyte interface (EEI) which could largely affect local environment not understood thoroughly. To maximize balance...
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 into various chemicals and fuels provides an attractive pathway for environmental energy sustainability. It is now shown that a FeP nanoarray on Ti mesh (FeP NA/TM) acts as efficient 3D catalyst electrode the reaction to convert alcohols with high selectivity. In 0.5 m KHCO3 , such NA/TM capable achieving Faradaic efficiency (FE CH3OH ) up 80.2 %, total FE CH3OH+C2H5OH 94.3 % at -0.20 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode. Density functional theory calculations...
Rational engineering of oxygen vacancies in a metal oxide-based catalyst represents an effective strategy to regulate catalytic performances by influencing both their electrochemical active surface areas and the microelectronic structure. However, precise control modulation concentration uniformity on still remains inadequately explored poorly elucidated. Herein, we develop facile method prepare series In2O3 nanorods with varying vacancy concentrations for efficient electrolytic CO2...
An HCHO oxidation reaction for electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis was developed to replace the sluggish anodic oxygen evolution involving oxidative dehydrogenation and tandem pathways.
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into alcohols provides an attractive path toward achieving a carbon-neutral cycle, while its efficiency is challenged by identifying active electrocatalysts for the reduction reaction (CO2RR). In this work, we report Fe2P2S6 nanosheet acts as efficient CO2RR electrocatalytst highly selective hydrogenation to alcohols. This catalyst capable high total Faradaic (FEmethanol+ethanol) 88.3%, with FEmethanol up 65.2% at −0.20 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode in...
Catalysts for the N2 reduction reaction (NRR) are at heart of key alternative technology to Haber-Bosch process NH3 synthesis, and expected optimize interplay between efficiency, activity selectivity. Here, we report our recent finding that P-doped graphene shows superior NRR performances in aqueous media present, with a remarkably large yield 32.33 μg h-1 mgcat.-1 high faradaic efficiency 20.82% -0.65 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode. The mechanism is clarified by density functional...
Opting for NO as an N source in electrocatalytic NH
Abstract Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, such as urea, are instrumental in augmenting agricultural output and addressing the demands of a growing population. Nevertheless, conventional urea production heavily relies on energy‐intensive processes. In this study, an environmentally friendly photocatalytic method is proposed for directly selectively synthesizing from (N 2 ) methanol (CH 3 OH using Pt cluster‐decorated TiO catalyst (Pt cluster/TiO ). Remarkably, exhibits outstanding synthesis...
The artificial N2 fixation to NH3 is dominated by the traditional Haber-Bosch process, which consumes large amounts of energy and natural gas with low efficiency CO2 emissions. Electrochemical reduction a promising environmentally friendly route for N2-to-NH3 under milder conditions. Herein, we report that dendritic Cu acts as highly active electrocatalyst catalyze ambient When tested in 0.1 M HCl, such an achieves high faradaic 15.12% yield rate 25.63 μg h-1 mgcat.-1 at -0.40 V versus...
Abstract Titanium‐based catalysts are needed to achieve electrocatalytic N 2 reduction NH 3 with a large yield and high Faradaic efficiency (FE). One of the cheapest most abundant metals on earth, iron, is an effective dopant for greatly improving nitrogen reaction (NRR) performance TiO nanoparticles in ambient ‐to‐NH conversion. In 0.5 m LiClO 4 , Fe‐doped catalyst attains FE 25.6 % 25.47 μg h −1 mg cat at −0.40 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. This compares favorably those all...
Promoted by the growing demand for sustainable carbon and nitrogen cycling, electrochemical C─N coupling in urea synthesis has attracted intensive interest. Urea quantification provides basis an in-depth understanding of structure-performance correlations iterative optimization performance. However, current methods have non-negligible drawbacks, largely bringing about false positive or negatives risks. Herein, most accessible commonly used techniques, namely...
Abstract Electrochemical reduction of CO 2 into various chemicals and fuels provides an attractive pathway for environmental energy sustainability. It is now shown that a FeP nanoarray on Ti mesh (FeP NA/TM) acts as efficient 3D catalyst electrode the reaction to convert alcohols with high selectivity. In 0.5 m KHCO 3 , such NA/TM capable achieving Faradaic efficiency (FE ) up 80.2 %, total FE 94.3 % at −0.20 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode. Density functional theory calculations reveal...
Abstract Opting for NO as an N source in electrocatalytic NH 3 synthesis presents intriguing approach to tackle energy and environmental challenges. However, blindly pursuing high rates Faradaic efficiency (FE) while ignoring the conversion ratio could result problems. Herein, Cu nanosheets with exposed (111) surface is fabricated exhibit a NO‐to‐NH yield rate of 371.89 μmol cm −2 h −1 (flow cell) highest FE 93.19±1.99 % (H‐type cell). The increased current value 63.74 combined development...
<title>Abstract</title> Anodic oxidative amidation (EOA) strategies offer a sustainable and potentially promising route for amide synthesis. However, the efficiency activity of catalysts under conditions are highly dependent on noble metals. Herein, we present our experimental findings fundamental understanding that fluorine-doped Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanosheet arrays carbon fiber (F-Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>/CP) serve as an efficient robust non-noble catalyst electrochemical...