- CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
- Ionic liquids properties and applications
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
- Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides
- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications
- Plant-derived Lignans Synthesis and Bioactivity
- Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
- Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
- Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
- Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Fuel Cells and Related Materials
- Advanced Algorithms and Applications
- Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
- Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
2025
State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry
2025
Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy
2020-2024
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
2020-2024
Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials
2023-2024
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2021-2024
Shanxi Medical University
2005-2022
Integrated Chinese Medicine (China)
2013-2022
Dalian University
2020
Abstract Electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (CO RR) to multicarbon hydrocarbon and oxygenate (C 2+ ) products with high energy density wide availability is of great importance, as it provides a promising way achieve the renewable storage close carbon cycle. Herein we design Cu‐CuI composite catalyst abundant Cu 0 /Cu + interfaces by physically mixing nanoparticles CuI powders. The achieves remarkable C partial current 591 mA cm −2 at −1.0 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode in flow...
Developing copper-free catalysts for CO2 conversion into hydrocarbons and oxygenates is highly desirable electrochemical reduction reaction (CO2 RR). Herein, we report a cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc) zinc-nitrogen-carbon (Zn-N-C) tandem catalyst RR to CH4 . This shows more than 100 times enhancement of the /CO production rate ratio compared with CoPc or Zn-N-C alone. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations CO results suggest that first reduced over then diffuses onto further Zn-N4 site,...
Owing to unique electronic structure and high atom utilization, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have displayed unprecedented activity selectivity toward a wide range of catalytic reactions, including electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), which holds great promise in reducing carbon emission storing renewable energy. The CO2RR is closely related structural characteristics specific SACs. Here we discuss the fundamental understanding sensitivity catalysis using selected examples....
A NiS@Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub>/NiMoO<sub>4</sub> heterostructure serves as a bifunctional catalyst for highly efficient and durable overall urea electrolysis.
Electrochemical conversion of nitrate (NO3- ) into ammonia (NH3 represents a potential way for achieving carbon-free NH3 production while balancing the nitrogen cycle. Herein we report high-performance Cu nanosheets catalyst which delivers partial current density 665 mA cm-2 and yield rate 1.41 mmol h-1 in flow cell at -0.59 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode. The showed high stability 700 h with Faradaic efficiency ≈88 % 365 . In situ spectroscopy results verify that are derived from...
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) over Cu-based catalysts shows great potential for converting into multicarbon (C2+ ) fuels and chemicals. Herein, we introduce an A2 M2 O7 structure a catalyst through solid-state synthesis method. Cu2 P2 is electrochemically reduced to metallic Cu with significant evolution from grain aggregates highly porous under RR conditions. reconstructed achieves Faradaic efficiency of 73.6 % C2+ products at applied current density 350 mA cm-2 ,...
The design of efficient copper(Cu)-based catalysts is critical for CO2 electroreduction into multiple carbon products. However, most Cu-based are favorable ethylene production while selective ethanol with high Faradaic efficiency and current density still remains a great challenge. Herein, we carbon-coated CuOx (CuOx @C) catalyst through one-pot pyrolysis metal-organic framework (MOF), which exhibits selectivity to 46 %. Impressively, the partial reaches 166 mA cm-2 , higher than that...
In situ exsolution of metal nanoparticles in perovskite under reducing atmosphere is employed to generate a highly active metal-oxide interface for CO2 electrolysis solid oxide cell. Atomic-scale insight provided into the CoFe alloy La0.4 Sr0.6 Co0.2 Fe0.7 Mo0.1 O3-δ (LSCFM) by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and DFT calculations. The doped Mo atoms occupy B sites LSCFM, which increases segregation energy Co Fe ions at improves...
As the commercial catalyst in propane direct dehydrogenation (PDH) reaction, one of biggest challenges Pt catalysts is coke formation, which severely reduces activity and stability. In this work, a first-principles DFT-based kinetic Monte Carlo simulation (kMC) performed to understand origin an effective method proposed curb coke. The conventional DFT calculations give complete description reaction pathway propylene, deep dehydrogenation, C–C bond cracking. rate-limiting step identified as...
Graphdiyne exhibits high activity for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction reaction and the unique sp–sp<sup>2</sup> hybridization is crucial.
The aprotic Li–CO2 battery represents a sustainable technology by virtue of energy storage capability and CO2 recyclability. However, the reduction reaction (CO2RR) mechanism underpinning operation batteries is not yet completely understood. Herein, using in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy coupled with density functional theory calculations, we obtain direct spectroscopic evidence CO2RR (i.e., CO2–, CO, Li2CO3) propose surface-mediated discharge pathway 2Li+ + 2CO2 2e– → CO...
Solid oxide electrolysis cells provide a practical solution for the direct conversion of CO2 to other chemicals (i.e. CO), however, an in-depth mechanistic understanding dynamic reconstruction active sites perovskite cathodes during remains great challenge. Herein, we identify that iridium-doped Sr2Fe1.45Ir0.05Mo0.5O6-δ (SFIrM) displays electrochemical feature with abundant exsolution highly dispersed IrFe alloy nanoparticles on SFIrM surface. The in situ reconstructed IrFe@SFIrM interfaces...
Cathodic CO
Abstract Producing valuable chemicals like ethylene via catalytic carbon monoxide conversion is an important nonpetroleum route. Here we demonstrate electrochemical route for highly efficient synthesis of multicarbon (C 2+ ) from CO. We achieve a C partial current density as high 4.35 ± 0.07 A cm −2 at low cell voltage 2.78 0.01 V over grain boundary-rich Cu nanoparticle catalyst in alkaline membrane electrode assembly (MEA) electrolyzer, with Faradaic efficiency 87 1% and CO 85 3%. Operando...
The sluggish kinetics for anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and insufficient catalytic performance over the corresponding Ir-based catalysts are still enormous challenges in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). Herein, it is reported that KIr
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While the effects of Sr segregation on performance and stability perovskite electrodes in solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) have been widely studied, most attention has focused on...
This highlight summarizes the recent developments of heteroatom-doped carbon cathode catalysts for CERR.
Phosphorus-doped carbon shows superior performance for the CO<sub>2</sub> electrochemical reduction reaction, revealing crucial role of phosphorus bonding configuration.
In the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), single atom catalysts (SACs) supported on carbon materials have exhibited high activity and selectivity. However, supports are mainly graphene nanotubes, which composed of sp2-hybridized carbon. Graphdiyne with sp-hybridization has been investigated as a promising material for various catalytic reactions. this study, effect graphdiyne was using density functional theoretical (DFT) calculations CO2RR reactivity Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn SACs...
Abstract Electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (CO RR) to multicarbon hydrocarbon and oxygenate (C 2+ ) products with high energy density wide availability is of great importance, as it provides a promising way achieve the renewable storage close carbon cycle. Herein we design Cu‐CuI composite catalyst abundant Cu 0 /Cu + interfaces by physically mixing nanoparticles CuI powders. The achieves remarkable C partial current 591 mA cm −2 at −1.0 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode in flow...
Doping bilayer graphene: a new strategy for FLP catalysts.
Abstract CO 2 electrolysis is a promising route for achieving net‐zero emission through decarbonization. To realize toward practical application, beyond catalyst structures, it also critical to rationally manipulate microenvironments such as the water at electrode/electrolyte interface. Here, role of interfacial in over Ni‐N‐C modified with different polymers investigated. Benefiting from hydrophilic interface, quaternary ammonia poly( N ‐methyl‐piperidine‐ co ‐ p ‐terphenyl) shows Faradaic...