Sb2S3 nanoparticles anchored on SnO2 nanofibers: a high-performance hybrid electrocatalyst toward ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (92) ◽  
pp. 13892-13895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Li Di Li ◽  
Xingxing Chen ◽  
Yi-Tao Liu ◽  
Jianyong Yu ◽  
Bin Ding
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Ammonia Synthesis ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
High Ammonia

We report on a high-performance hybrid electrocatalyst, consisting of Sb2S3 nanoparticles anchored on SnO2 nanofibers, which exhibits high ammonia yield and faradaic efficiency.

Highly efficient electrochemical ammonia synthesis via nitrogen reduction reactions on a VN nanowire array under ambient conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (42) ◽  
pp. 5323-5325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoping Zhang ◽  
Rong-Mei Kong ◽  
Huitong Du ◽  
Lian Xia ◽  
Fengli Qu
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Ammonia Synthesis ◽  
Nanowire Array ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Nitrogen Reduction ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
High Ammonia

A VN nanowire array on carbon cloth (VN/CC) as a high-performance catalyst for the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) affords high ammonia yield (2.48 × 10−10 mol−1 s−1 cm−2) and faradaic efficiency (3.58%) at −0.3 V versus RHE in 0.1 M HCl.

scholarly journals A Pd/MnO2 Electrocatalyst for Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia under Ambient Conditions

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 802
Author(s):  
Chang Sun ◽  
Yingxin Mu ◽  
Yuxin Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Pd Nanoparticles ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrogen Electrode ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Supported Pd

Electrochemical ammonia synthesis, which is an alternative approach to the Haber–Bosch process, has attracted the attention of researchers because of its advantages including mild working conditions, environmental protection, and simple process. However, the biggest problem in this field is the lack of high-performance catalysts. Here, we report high-efficiency electroreduction of N2 to NH3 on γ-MnO2-supported Pd nanoparticles (Pd/γ-MnO2) under ambient conditions, which exhibits excellent catalytic activity with an NH3 yield rate of 19.72 μg·mg−1Pd h−1 and a Faradaic efficiency of 8.4% at −0.05 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE). X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization shows that Pd nanoparticles are homogeneously dispersed on the γ-MnO2. Pd/γ-MnO2 outperforms other catalysts including Pd/C and γ-MnO2 because of its synergistic catalytic effect between Pd and Mn.

In situ nano Au triggered by a metal boron organic polymer: efficient electrochemical N2 fixation to NH3 under ambient conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (36) ◽  
pp. 20945-20951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Zhao ◽  
Chen Yao ◽  
Hao Chen ◽  
Yunfan Fu ◽  
Changjun Xiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
N2 Fixation ◽  
Organic Polymer ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
High Ammonia

Utilizing supported Au as a NRR catalyst to achieve both high ammonia yield and ideal faradaic efficiency under ambient conditions.

Bimetallic metal–organic framework-derived MoFe-PC microspheres for electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2099-2104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silong Chen ◽  
Haeseong Jang ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Qing Qin ◽  
Xien Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Porous Structure ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Ammonia Synthesis ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Yield Rate ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

MoFe-PC exhibits a high yield rate and faradaic efficiency for NH3 electrosynthesis in acidic electrolytes due to the multicomponent active sites and inherent porous structure.

scholarly journals Altering the rate-determining step over cobalt single clusters leading to highly efficient ammonia synthesis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sisi Liu ◽  
Mengfan Wang ◽  
Haoqing Ji ◽  
Xiaowei Shen ◽  
Chenglin Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Sites ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Ammonia Synthesis ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Property A ◽  
Strong Electron ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Rate Determining Step

Abstract Activation of high-energy triple-bonds of N2 is the most significant bottleneck of ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions. Here, by importing cobalt single clusters as strong electron-donating promoter into the catalyst, the rate-determining step of ammonia synthesis is altered to the subsequent proton addition so that the barrier of N2 dissociation can be successfully overcome. As revealed by density functional theory calculations, the N2 dissociation becomes exothermic over the cobalt single cluster upon the strong electron backdonation from metal to the N2 antibonding orbitals. The energy barrier of the positively shifted rate-determining step is also greatly reduced. At the same time, advanced sampling molecular dynamics simulations indicate a barrier-less process of the N2 approaching the active sites that greatly facilitates the mass transfer. With suitable thermodynamic and dynamic property, a high ammonia yield rate of 76.2 μg h–1 mg$^{-1 }_{\rm cat.}$ and superior Faradaic efficiency of 52.9% were simultaneously achieved.

Efficient dinitrogen fixation on porous covalent organic framework/carbon nanotubes hybrid at low overpotential

2021 ◽  
pp. 2151027
Author(s):  
Qiming Yu ◽  
Hongming Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Ammonia Synthesis ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Hydrogen Electrode ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Covalent Organic Framework ◽  
Organic Framework

Electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction under ambient conditions is a promising approach for ammonia synthesis, but it is challenging to develop highly efficient electrocatalysts. In this work, a hybrid of covalent organic framework (COF) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are developed for efficient nitrogen electroreduction with a high faradaic efficiency (FE) of 12.7% at 0.0 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and a remarkable production rate of ammonia up to 8.56 [Formula: see text]g h[Formula: see text] mg[Formula: see text] at –0.2 V versus RHE. Experiments and theoretical calculations reveal that Ni centers are active sites for NH3 synthesis, while the [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text] stacking between COF-366-Ni and conductive CNTs scaffold results in the rapid interfacial charge transfer. This investigation provides new insights on the rational design of organic–inorganic porous hybrids for efficient nitrogen conversion and ammonia synthesis at ambient conditions.

scholarly journals Crystal Engineering Approach for Fabrication of Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell in Ambient Conditions

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1751
Author(s):  
Inga Ermanova ◽  
Narges Yaghoobi Nia ◽  
Enrico Lamanna ◽  
Elisabetta Di Bartolomeo ◽  
Evgeny Kolesnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Crystal Engineering ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Sequential Method ◽  
Engineering Approach ◽  
Hole Transporting

In this paper, we demonstrate the high potentialities of pristine single-cation and mixed cation/anion perovskite solar cells (PSC) fabricated by sequential method deposition in p-i-n planar architecture (ITO/NiOX/Perovskite/PCBM/BCP/Ag) in ambient conditions. We applied the crystal engineering approach for perovskite deposition to control the quality and crystallinity of the light-harvesting film. The formation of a full converted and uniform perovskite absorber layer from poriferous pre-film on a planar hole transporting layer (HTL) is one of the crucial factors for the fabrication of high-performance PSCs. We show that the in-air sequential deposited MAPbI3-based PSCs on planar nickel oxide (NiOX) permitted to obtain a Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) exceeding 14% while the (FA,MA,Cs)Pb(I,Br)3-based PSC achieved 15.6%. In this paper we also compared the influence of transporting layers on the cell performance by testing material depositions quantity and thickness (for hole transporting layer), and conditions of deposition processes (for electron transporting layer). Moreover, we optimized second step of perovskite deposition by varying the dipping time of substrates into the MA(I,Br) solution. We have shown that the layer by layer deposition of the NiOx is the key point to improve the efficiency for inverted perovskite solar cell out of glove-box using sequential deposition method, increasing the relative efficiency of +26% with respect to reference cells.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Valeric Acid by Selective Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of Biomass-Derived Levulinic Acid

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Yan Du ◽  
Xiao Chen ◽  
Ji Qi ◽  
Pan Wang ◽  
Changhai Liang
Keyword(s):  
Levulinic Acid ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Valeric Acid ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adsorbed Hydrogen ◽  
Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Metallic Lead ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
Lead Electrode

The electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) of biomass-derived levulinic acid (LA) is a promising strategy to synthetize fine chemicals under ambient conditions by replacing the thermocatalytic hydrogenation at high temperature and high pressure. Herein, various metallic electrodes were investigated in the ECH of LA in a H-type divided cell. The effects of potential, electrolyte concentration, reactant concentration, and temperature on catalytic performance and Faradaic efficiency were systematically explored. The high conversion of LA (93%) and excellent “apparent” selectivity to valeric acid (VA) (94%) with a Faradaic efficiency of 46% can be achieved over a metallic lead electrode in 0.5 M H2SO4 electrolyte containing 0.2 M LA at an applied voltage of −1.8 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) for 4 h. The combination of adsorbed LA and adsorbed hydrogen (Hads) on the surface of the metallic lead electrode is key to the formation of VA. Interestingly, the reaction performance did not change significantly after eight cycles, while the surface of the metallic lead cathode became rough, which may expose more active sites for the ECH of LA to VA. However, there was some degree of corrosion for the metallic lead cathode in this strong acid environment. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the leaching-resistance of the cathode for the ECH of LA in future research.

Polyimide-Silica Hybrid Aerogels with High Mechanical Strength for Thermal Insulation Applications

2011 ◽  
Vol 1306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenting Dong ◽  
Wendell Rhine ◽  
Shannon White
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Separation Membranes ◽  
Low Dielectric ◽  
Aging Conditions ◽  
Hybrid Aerogels ◽  
Mechanical Strengths ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Silica Hybrid

ABSTRACTHigh performance polyimides have been widely investigated as materials with excellent thermal, mechanical, and electronic properties due to their highly rigid structures. Aspen has developed an approach to prepare polyimide aerogels which have applications as low dielectric constant materials, separation membranes, catalyst supports and insulation materials. In this paper, we will discuss the preparation of polyimide-silica hybrid aerogel materials with good mechanical strengths and low thermal conductivities. The polyimide-silica hybrid aerogels were made by a two-step process and the materials were characterized to determine thermal conductivity and compressive strength. Results show that compressive moduli of the polyimide-silica hybrid aerogels increase dramatically with density (power law relationship). Thermal conductivity of the aerogels is dependent on the aging conditions and density, with the lowest value achieved so far being ~12 mW/m-K at ambient conditions. The relationship between aerogel density and surface area, thermal stability, porosity and morphology of the nanostructure of the polyimide-silica hybrid aerogels are also described in this paper.

High-performance inverted planar perovskite solar cells without a hole transport layer via a solution process under ambient conditions

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (38) ◽  
pp. 19294-19298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xichang Bao ◽  
Qianqian Zhu ◽  
Meng Qiu ◽  
Ailing Yang ◽  
Yujin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Hole Transport Layer ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Ito Glass

High-quality CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite films were directly prepared on simple treated ITO glass in air under a relative humidity of lower than 30%.

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