Sustainable Energy & Fuels最新文献

{"title":"Efficiency boost in perovskite solar cells via TiO2 nanodiscs embedded in the MoSe2 electron transport layer revealed by optoelectronic simulations†","authors":"Javad Maleki, Maryam Shahrostami, Siming Huang and Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01414F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01414F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >To improve the performance of inverted perovskite solar cells (IPSCs), we introduce a novel approach to enhance the devices' efficiency notably using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Our novel strategy incorporates a cutting-edge metasurface-based reflector featuring titanium dioxide (TiO<small>₂</small>) nanodiscs within a MoSe<small>₂</small> layer, employed as an electron transport layer (ETL). Demonstrating a substantial improvement in light reflection from the lower part of the structure, the TiO<small>₂</small> nanodiscs as a metasurface-based reflector enhance electron transfer. Notably, the metasurface-based perfect reflector, incorporating TiO<small>₂</small> nanodiscs, outperforms other TiO<small>₂</small> nanocube variations with an impressive light reflectance of 97.95%. Exploring different materials for ETLs and hole transfer layers (HTLs), we identify molybdenum diselenide (MoSe<small>₂</small>) as a potent secondary absorbent material, featuring a smaller bandgap than the primary absorbent CH<small>₃</small>NH<small>₃</small>PbI<small>₃</small> (MAPbI<small>₃</small>), thereby intensifying the electric field within the active layer and improving Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE). In the final evaluation, our inverted metasurface-based device structure (indium tin oxide (ITO)/cuprous oxide (Cu<small>₂</small>O)/MAPbI<small>₃</small>/TiO<small>₂</small> nanodiscs and MoSe<small>₂</small>/aluminum (Al)/silicon dioxide (SiO<small>₂</small>)) significantly enhances the solar cell's electrical characteristics compared to the planar reference structure (ITO/copper(<small>I</small>) thiocyanate (CuSCN)/MAPbI<small>₃</small>/TiO<small>₂</small>/Al), with noteworthy increases in short circuit current density (<em>J</em><small>_sc</small>), open circuit voltage (<em>V</em><small>_oc</small>), and PCE values from 17.98 mA cm<small>⁻²</small> to 21.91 mA cm<small>⁻²</small>, 1.03 V to 1.07 V, and 15.33% to 19.17%, respectively. This comprehensive investigation underscores the promising potential of our proposed inverted metasurface-based device structure for advancing solar cell technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1797-1811"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/se/d4se01414f?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evolving solar cell manufacturing: the promising outlook of open-air perovskite printing","authors":"Naresh-Kumar Pendyala, Ankita Kolay, Yallam Naidu Ponnada, Antonio Guerrero and Lioz Etgar","doi":"10.1039/D5SE00002E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SE00002E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Perovskite-based solar cells stand out as promising candidates due to their remarkable optoelectronic properties and cost-effective processing methods. These advanced materials have garnered considerable research interest owing to their rapidly increasing power conversion efficiencies. Additionally, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be flexible, lightweight, and semi-transparent, expanding their applicability. While conventional spin-coating techniques have achieved record power conversion efficiencies for PSCs, scalability remains a challenge. Furthermore, these materials face two significant hurdles: instability when exposed to open air and concerns regarding chemical toxicity, primarily from lead (Pb) and solvent use. Recent advancements have focused on open-air printing techniques, which offer scalability and adaptability for large-scale production. However, the lack of standardized fabrication protocols and the need to mitigate chemical toxicity remain ongoing challenges. In this comprehensive review, we thoroughly examine the latest developments in perovskite solar cell technology, with a particular emphasis on open-air printing processes. We explore the strategies employed to enhance stability, efficiency, and scalability, highlighting the critical role of open-air printing in achieving these objectives. Furthermore, this review addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with open-air printing, including material synthesis, and device architecture. We analyze recent breakthroughs in materials and interface, and solvent engineering, as well as device fabrication techniques, driving advancements in the field towards simplified, large-area fabrication protocols for PSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1633-1655"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/se/d5se00002e?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-throughput screening of high-activity oxygen carriers for chemical looping argon purification via a machine learning – density functional theory method†","authors":"Shenglong Teng, Yiwen Song, Yu Qiu, Xinyu Li, Yixia Hong, Jian Zuo, Dewang Zeng and Kai Xu","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01575D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01575D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Argon, a protective gas, is susceptible to contamination by impurity gases in the production of monocrystalline silicon for solar cells. Chemical looping combustion (CLC) technology offers a solution for argon recycling by leveraging the cyclic conversion of oxygen carriers. However, the desorption of low-concentration impurity gases requires high-activity oxygen carriers, and current screening methods primarily rely on experimental trial and error, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Herein, we propose machine learning-assisted Density Functional Theory (DFT) for high-throughput screening of oxygen carriers. Quaternary iron-based spinel oxygen carriers A1<small>_<em>x</em></small>A2<small>_{1−<em>x</em>}</small>B<small>_<em>y</em></small>Fe<small>_{2−<em>y</em>}</small> were used as the object of study. DFT calculations were conducted on 756 oxygen carriers, while the remaining 3619 were predicted through machine learning, achieving a prediction accuracy <em>R</em><small>²</small> of 0.87. Based on these predictions and a three-step screening criterion of synthesizability, thermodynamic stability, and reactivity, Cu<small>_0.875</small>Ni<small>_0.125</small>Al<small>_0.5</small>Fe<small>_1.5</small>O<small>₄</small> exhibited the highest reactivity and its desorption of impurity gases is 6 times higher than that of fresh Fe<small>₂</small>O<small>₃</small>. In the stability test, Cu<small>_0.875</small>Ni<small>_0.125</small>Al<small>_0.5</small>Fe<small>_1.5</small>O<small>₄</small> maintained 96% CO removal efficiency after 10 cycles, facilitating the cyclic purification of crude argon. This study provides new guidance for the design and discovery of high-activity materials through high-throughput screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 6","pages":" 1576-1587"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/se/d4se01575d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143594496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High capacity peanut shell-based hard carbon as a negative electrode for sodium-ion batteries†","authors":"Hai-Lang Jia, Ke-Yang Chai, Peng-Cheng Ji and Yu-Jie Lu","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01617C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01617C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Biomass hard carbon, serving as a negative electrode material for sodium-ion batteries, boasts advantages such as abundant sources, low cost, and high sodium storage capacity, thus earning its reputation as a highly promising negative electrode material. We utilized discarded peanut shells as raw materials and prepared high-performance hard carbon through a two-step process involving hydrothermal treatment and high-temperature carbonization. The application of the hydrothermal method significantly enhanced the nanoscale structure of the material, resulting in a highly dispersed sheet-like structure that facilitates the infiltration of the electrolyte and enhances the sodium storage capacity. The prepared hard carbon exhibits a specific surface area of 7.1 m<small>²</small> g<small>⁻¹</small> and an interlayer spacing of 0.406 nm. Serving as a negative electrode material for sodium-ion batteries, it demonstrates a reversible sodium storage capacity of up to 357.55 mA h g<small>⁻¹</small> and a first coulombic efficiency of 63.4% at a current density of 30 mA g<small>⁻¹</small>. PSHC-2 exhibits superior rate performance and good structural stability. The GITT test shows that PSHC-2 has good diffusion kinetics, which is beneficial for the insertion and extraction of sodium ions. The development of this new and efficient hard carbon negative electrode material has certain positive significance for the development of sodium ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1822-1828"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrochemically enhanced oxygen evolution and urea oxidation reactions with advanced high-entropy LDH nanoneedles†","authors":"Chandrasekaran Pitchai and Chih-Ming Chen","doi":"10.1039/D5SE00054H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SE00054H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study describes the synthesis of innovative high-entropy layered double hydroxide (HE-LDH) nanoneedles, achieved through a straightforward hydrothermal method using a combination of cost-effective active non-noble transition elements, Fe, Co, Cr, Mn, and Zn (denoted as FCCMZ), for electrocatalysis. The structure and elemental composition of the synthesised HE-FCCMZ LDH were characterised by FE-SEM, FE-TEM, XRD, XPS, and ICP-OES. The electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and urea oxidation reaction (UOR) was analysed by LSV, CV, chronopotentiometry, and EIS methods. The resulting HE-FCCMZ LDH, exhibited superior performance in the electrocatalytic OER and UOR in alkaline medium. Specifically, the optimized HE-FCCMZ LDH sample demonstrated a low overpotential of 185 mV <em>vs.</em> RHE to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm<small>⁻²</small>, with a minimal Tafel slope of 49.7 mV dec<small>⁻¹</small>. It is superior to other ternary and quaternary LDHs. For the UOR, HE-FCCMZ LDH demonstrated a very low potential of 250 mV <em>vs.</em> Hg/HgO. The HE-FCCMZ LDH demonstrated remarkable electrocatalytic OER performance, as evidenced by its high intrinsic activity, including the turnover frequency (TOF). Moreover, HE-FCCMZ LDH electrocatalysts showcased exceptional stability for 60 hours and hold potential for practical industrial use as OER catalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1829-1838"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells with performance tuning via trifluoroacetamide†","authors":"Xing Li, Pengyu Wang, Rongrong Guo, Yiwen Chen, Changqing Chen, Weihuang Yang, Qin Zeng, Chao Ye, Yu Huang and Jian Zhang","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01801J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01801J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Mesoporous TiO<small>₂</small> (mp-TiO<small>₂</small>), mesoporous ZrO<small>₂</small> (mp-ZrO<small>₂</small>), and mesoporous carbon (mp-C) without a hole transport layer make up the triple-layer structure of printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells (p-MPSCs), which have become an extremely promising next-generation photovoltaic technology given their low cost, simplicity of fabrication, and outstanding stability. However, the unique device structure of p-MPSCs requires perovskites to crystallize within a mesoscopic scaffold over ten micrometers thick, resulting in a more complex crystallization process than that in conventional perovskite solar cells, with greater challenges in crystallization control, smaller crystal grains and an increased number of grain boundaries. In this study, trifluoroacetamide (TFAA), containing amide groups, was introduced as an active layer additive to passivate perovskite defects and thus enhanced the performance and stability of p-MPSCs. The C<img>O and –NH<small>₂</small> groups in TFAA effectively passivate uncoordinated Pb<small>²⁺</small> and I<small>⁻</small> ions in the perovskite, enhancing film quality and significantly boosting light absorption. Additionally, TFAA incorporation reduced defect density, improved carrier extraction and transport, and strengthened the built-in electric field, resulting in a PCE of 18.67%. The presence of F<small>⁻</small> also increased the hydrophobicity of the perovskite film, further improving air stability. Under dark conditions, unencapsulated p-MPSCs with TFAA retained 90% of their initial PCE after 62 days of storage in air (25 ± 5 °C, 40 ± 5% humidity), compared to 76% for untreated p-MPSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1765-1772"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design of thick electrodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries: a comprehensive perspective under coupled kinetics and thermodynamics","authors":"Kang Fu, Kai Sun, Xueyan Li, Haosong Yang, Xingmin He, Shoubao Zhai, Lili Gong and Peng Tan","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01825G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01825G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Further enhancement of the energy density of lithium-ion batteries is a goal pursued in state-of-the-art batteries, and the use of thick electrodes is an effective and direct means. However, thick electrodes often suffer from severe electrochemical performance degradation, which severely hinders their practical application. We comprehensively review the latest progress in the field of thick electrodes to overcome the bottleneck of thick electrode development. First, we systematically analyzed the factors that cause the capacity failure of thick electrodes. The reaction heterogeneity caused by slow kinetics accelerates the deterioration of mechanical stability and interface. Next, we introduce mainstream strategies to enhance the performance of thick electrodes, including multi-scale structural designs from the particle to the electrode level aimed at improving the kinetic performance. However, these studies mainly focus on improving kinetic performance. By analyzing the real electrode reaction processes, we emphasize the critical role of thermodynamics in electrode reactions, suggesting that optimizing the thermodynamic properties can also enhance the performance of thick electrodes. Finally, we propose a development path for thick electrodes under the coupled design of kinetics and thermodynamics. This work offers a more comprehensive perspective to guide electrode design efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 7","pages":" 1656-1671"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S–X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe3O4/BiVO4 composite","authors":"Nitish Saini, Sandhya Saini, Santanu Majumder, Kyra Sedransk Campbell and Suman L. Jain","doi":"10.1039/D5SE90017D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SE90017D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Correction for ‘Photocatalytic CO<small>₂</small> reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S–X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe<small>₃</small>O<small>₄</small>/BiVO<small>₄</small> composite’ by Nitish Saini <em>et al.</em>, <em>Sustainable Energy Fuels</em>, 2024, <strong>8</strong>, 1750–1760, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01651J.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 5","pages":" 1387-1387"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/se/d5se90017d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143489344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Layered ammonium metal phosphate based heterostructure with phosphate–sulfide interfacial synergy for efficient oxygen evolution and urea oxidation reactions†","authors":"Deepak Rajaram Patil, Santosh Patil, Harish S. Chavan, Ah-yeong Lee and Kiyoung Lee","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01754D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01754D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study unveils a highly efficient electrocatalyst based on hydrated ammonium metal phosphates (NH<small>₄</small>MPO<small>₄</small>·H<small>₂</small>O) with a layered crystal structure and expanded interlayer spacing, facilitating rapid electron and ion transport for advanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) applications. Addressing inherent limitations in conductivity and electroactive surface area, we engineered a heterostructured electrocatalyst by combining NH<small>₄</small>NiPO<small>₄</small>·H<small>₂</small>O with CdIn<small>₂</small>S<small>₄</small> and <em>in situ</em> formed Ni<small>₃</small>S<small>₂</small> on nickel foam (NF) through a two-step hydrothermal process. The resulting NH<small>₄</small>NiPO<small>₄</small>·H<small>₂</small>O/CdIn<small>₂</small>S<small>₄</small>/Ni<small>₃</small>S<small>₂</small> (NPO/CINS) system leverages phosphate–sulfide interfacial interactions, significantly enhancing catalytic performance. Electrochemical tests reveal impressive OER and urea oxidation reaction (UOR) activities, achieving low overpotentials of 245 mV and 1.26 V at 10 mA cm<small>⁻²</small>, respectively. The obtained exceptional UOR efficiency exceeds that of previously reported oxide and sulfide-based heterostructure electrocatalysts. The NPO/CINS heterostructure demonstrates remarkable stability towards OER, with only 2% degradation over 65 hours of continuous operation, affirming its durability for high-performance applications. This work emphasizes the power of synergistic interfacial bonding, optimized electron transfer, and strategic structural design, positioning the NPO/CINS heterostructure as a pioneering catalyst for scalable energy solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 6","pages":" 1588-1595"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/se/d4se01754d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143594497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Amorphous cobalt–copper oxide for upgrading anodic electro-oxidation of glycerol to formate in a basic medium†","authors":"Biplab Kumar Manna, Rajib Samanta, Manjunatha Kempasiddaiah and Sudip Barman","doi":"10.1039/D4SE01317D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01317D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The electrochemical glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) offers a dynamically favourable pathway to transform biomass byproducts into value-added chemicals such as formic acid, glycolic acid, glyceraldehyde, and glyceric acid. This approach offers a more efficient utilization of glycerol and might fulfil the anticipated future demands for formic acid, and which serves as a potential fuel for both direct and indirect formic acid fuel cells. However, the current challenge lies in the low oxidation activity and conversion ratio exhibited by existing catalysts. Herein, an amorphous Co<small>₃</small>O<small>₄</small>–CuO/CN<small>_<em>x</em></small>-300 composite on a carbon cloth was fabricated, which shows high activity toward electrochemical glycerol oxidation with a very low potential of 1.25 V (RHE) at 10 mA cm<small>⁻²</small> and a very high faradaic efficiency of about 91% (formic acid = 81% and glycolic acid = 10%) at 1.5 V (RHE) potential for oxidative product formation with a high selectivity of 89% for formic acid production. Furthermore, the as-prepared Pt/C‖Co<small>₃</small>O<small>₄</small>–CuO/CN<small>_<em>x</em></small>-300 electrolyzer required 260 mV less potential compared with conventional water splitting to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm<small>⁻²</small>. In addition, the electrolyzer was stable at a cell potential of 1.7 V for up to 60 hours, reducing the energy consumption of traditional water splitting by ∼15.48%. The high GOR performance of Co<small>₃</small>O<small>₄</small>–CuO/CN<small>_<em>x</em></small>-300 is attributed to the synergistic interaction between its components, its amorphous structure, and its high surface area. This study offers fascinating insights for designing cost-effective transition metal-based electrocatalysts, aiming to facilitate glycerol oxidation for the production of value-added chemicals while boosting efficient cathodic hydrogen evolution with minimal energy depletion.</p>","PeriodicalId":104,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy & Fuels","volume":" 6","pages":" 1565-1575"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143594495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}