Precisely constructing asymmetric triple atoms for highly efficient electrocatalysis

IF 19.1 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Chem Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI:10.1016/j.chempr.2025.102498

Jingyan Zhang, Zhongxin Song, Xiaozhang Yao, Yi Guan, Ziwei Huo, Ning Chen, Lei Zhang, Xueliang Sun

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Abstract

Triple-atom catalysts (TACs) are promising for surpassing the activity of normal single-atom and dual-atom catalysts. However, the rational design and construction of TACs remain challenging. Herein, we developed asymmetric Pt-Ru-Co triple atoms (TAs) by using selective atomic layer deposition technology. Compared with the corresponding single-atom and dual-atom counterparts, they demonstrate superior electrocatalytic performance in both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR). Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) revealed that the heterogeneous atoms within Pt-Ru-Co TAs have strong interactions and serve as active centers, synergistically accelerating reaction kinetics. Additionally, theoretical calculations indicate that introducing Co atoms effectively optimizes the d orbital electronic structure of Pt and Ru, endowing enhanced catalytic activity of the Pt-Ru-Co TAs. This work presents asymmetric Pt-Ru-Co TAs with excellent electrocatalytic activity and provides new insights into the catalytic mechanism of TACs.

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三原子催化剂（TAC）有望超越普通单原子和双原子催化剂的活性。然而，三原子催化剂的合理设计和构建仍具有挑战性。在此，我们利用选择性原子层沉积技术开发了不对称铂-铜-钴三原子（TAs）。与相应的单原子和双原子相比，它们在氢气进化反应（HER）和氢气氧化反应（HOR）中都表现出卓越的电催化性能。操作性 X 射线吸收光谱（XAS）显示，铂-铜-钴 TAs 中的异质原子具有很强的相互作用，可作为活性中心，协同加速反应动力学。此外，理论计算表明，引入 Co 原子可有效优化铂和钌的 d 轨道电子结构，从而增强 Pt-Ru-Co TAs 的催化活性。这项工作提出了具有优异电催化活性的不对称铂-钌-钴 TAs，并为 TACs 的催化机理提供了新的见解。

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Chem Environmental Science-Environmental Chemistry

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32.40

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1.30%

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281

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