ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-27DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401667
Dr. Jiang Qu, Dr. Xiao Hu, Marielle Deconinck, Dr. Lixiang Liu, Yapeng Cheng, Dr. Ruyan Zhao, Dr. Mingchao Wang, Prof. Haining Zhang, Prof. Yana Vaynzof, Dr. Jörg Schuster, Prof. Andreu Cabot, Prof. Karin Leistner, Dr. Fei Li
{"title":"Trisodium Citrate-Assisted Synthesis of Edge-Abundant Nickel-Iron Layered Double Hydroxides for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction","authors":"Dr. Jiang Qu, Dr. Xiao Hu, Marielle Deconinck, Dr. Lixiang Liu, Yapeng Cheng, Dr. Ruyan Zhao, Dr. Mingchao Wang, Prof. Haining Zhang, Prof. Yana Vaynzof, Dr. Jörg Schuster, Prof. Andreu Cabot, Prof. Karin Leistner, Dr. Fei Li","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401667","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The edges of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) display an exceptionally more efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity than the (001) basal plane as demonstrated by both theoretical calculations and experimental studies. However, a controllable synthesis method of LDHs with abundant edges has yet to be described. Herein, we report a strategy enabling the synthesis of nickel-iron LDHs with abundant edges (NiFe LDHs-E) based on the use of citrate anions as the structure-directing agent. The edge density is characterized using spectroscopy techniques and its OER performance is compared with that of nickel-iron LDHs with abundant basal planes (NiFe LDHs-B). In alkaline electrolyte (1 M KOH), NiFe LDHs-E exhibits excellent OER activity with very low overpotential (235 mV at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>) and current densities (at <i>η</i> = 320 mV) up to sixfold higher than those of NiFe LDHs-B. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm the high OER activities ascribed to the abundant side-plane edges with optimal strength of binding of OER intermediates. Overall, a comprehensive investigation, employing both experimental and computational methodologies, yields new insights to fabricate superior catalysts meticulously designed with specific crystal planes and unveils the crucial structural attributes, thus unleashing the limitless potential of the catalytic domain.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401667","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-26DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401467
Ali Alizadeh Eslami, François Devred, Damien P. Debecker
{"title":"Ketonization of Valeric Acid to 5-Nonanone Over Metal Oxides Catalysts","authors":"Ali Alizadeh Eslami, François Devred, Damien P. Debecker","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401467","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Valeric acid (VA), readily obtainable in the biorefinery from sugary biomass streams, can be upgraded to 5-nonanone, a versatile chemical building block with numerous applications. This study investigates the performance of nine metal oxide catalysts (SnO<sub>2</sub>, SiO<sub>2</sub>, Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, CeO<sub>2</sub>, ZrO<sub>2</sub>, TiO<sub>2</sub>, La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) in the gas-phase ketonization of VA to 5-nonanone in the 350–450 °C range. The screening reveals a correlation between the metal oxides lattice energy and their catalytic activity for valeric acid ketonization. ZrO<sub>2</sub>, TiO<sub>2</sub>, and La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, characterized by high lattice energy, demonstrate the highest catalytic activity, whereas Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, SnO<sub>2</sub>, and SiO<sub>2</sub>, showing low lattice energy, are barely active. However, exceptions to this trend were observed: Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> displayed poor catalytic performance despite their elevated lattice energy. The comprehensive characterization of the catalysts, encompassing XRD, N<sub>2</sub>-physisorption, NH<sub>3</sub>-TPD, and CO<sub>2</sub>-TPD analyses, has unveiled the crucial role of important parameters including acid–base properties in addition to lattice energy. Only oxides showing amphoteric properties can catalyze the reaction effectively. Interestingly, low-lattice energy and amphoteric oxides such as SnO<sub>2</sub> (showing poor performance) become significantly active at higher temperature (500 °C). Analysis of by-products by online GCMS and spent catalyst characterization indicated that in this case the ketonization mechanism changed from the so-called surface mechanism to the so-called bulk mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of Nonmetal F-doped Co3O4 as Catalyst for N2O Catalytic Decomposition","authors":"Ruifang Wu, Qian Wang, Ruirui Wang, Xiangqian Lin, Hui Dang, Linmao Li, Shize Hu, Minxia Yang, Ke Zheng, Liangliang Zhang, Yongzhao Wang, Yongxiang Zhao","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401659","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An effective nonmetal F-doped Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (F-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) catalyst was prepared using co-precipitation method, and its catalytic performance was investigated for N<sub>2</sub>O decomposition comparing with pure Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst. The catalytic activity test indicates that F-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst exhibits better activity with 100% N<sub>2</sub>O conversion at a reaction temperature of 380 °C, which is 80 °C lower than that of pure Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. The characterization results show that F is successfully doped into the lattice of Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and replaces part of O sites, which enlarges the surface area, enhances the surface basicity, and leads to higher basic sites density on the surface of Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. Moreover, F doping promotes the electron donation capacity of Co<sup>2+</sup>, weakening of Co─O bond and generation of more oxygen vacancies. The synergy of the above factors results in reduction of activation energy over F-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst, thus F-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst exhibits better catalytic performance than pure Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> for N<sub>2</sub>O decomposition, even in the existence of O<sub>2</sub> or H<sub>2</sub>O as impurity gas. Meanwhile, F-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst also exhibits better stability than pure Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. This work will provide practical reference for constructing efficient nonmetal-doped Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalysts for N<sub>2</sub>O decomposition.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanostructured Ceria–Niobia Catalyst for Selective Synthesis of N-Benzylideneanilines","authors":"Suresh Babu Putla, Bhattu Swapna, Mudavath Arun Kumar, Putla Sudarsanam, Pavuluri Srinivasu","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401694","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The shape and structure engineering of metal oxide nanomaterials are the potential strategies to optimize surface-active sites with tunable selectivity for heterogeneous catalysis. This work reports the synthesis of two types of nanostructured CeO<sub>2</sub>–Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> catalysts: (i) one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of CeO<sub>2</sub>–Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> (CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-HTS, HTS stands for hydrothermal synthesis) and (ii) CeO<sub>2</sub> impregnation on hydrothermally synthesized Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanorods (CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-WI, WI stands for wet-impregnation) to elucidate the role of particle shape and CeO<sub>2</sub> addition in the structure–activity efficacy of Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanocatalyst for the selective oxidative C–N coupling of benzyl alcohol with aniline to produce <i>N</i>-benzylideneaniline (NBA). The characterization studies showed nanorod morphology of Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> and high dispersion of CeO<sub>2</sub> on Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanorods in the CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-WI catalyst with strong acidic sites and more oxygen vacancies. Consequently, a significantly enhanced catalytic activity was achieved with CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-WI nanocatalyst in the coupling of benzyl alcohol and aniline with 96% yield to NBA, whereas 62% conversion of aniline with 92% selectivity to NBA was obtained with pure Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanorods. In contrast, the CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-HTS catalyst gave 37% conversion of aniline only. The versatile efficiency of the CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-WI nanocatalyst is showcased by synthesizing various functional NBA products. The CeNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-WI catalyst can be recycled 4 times without much variation in NBA selectivity by achieving reasonably good conversion of aniline.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202482202
Magdalena Jabłońska, Adrián Osorio Hernández
{"title":"Cover Feature: Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides with Hydrogen (H2-SCR-DeNOx) over Platinum-Based Catalysts (ChemCatChem 22/2024)","authors":"Magdalena Jabłońska, Adrián Osorio Hernández","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202482202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202482202","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Cover Feature refers to an in-depth discussion about Pt-containing catalysts or the corresponding reaction mechanism over these catalysts, presented in their Review article by Magdalena Jabłońska and Adrián Osorio Hernández. The authors address the dispersion of Pt particles, as the main point including the catalytic properties of catalysts in H<sub>2</sub>-SCR-DeNO<sub><i>x</i></sub> over exclusively recent relevant literature reports on the subject. Additionally, as solar and wind energy sources continue to advance, the availability of green hydrogen is expected to increase in the future, making this review even more timely. More information can be found in the Review by Magdalena Jabłońska and Adrián Osorio Hernández (DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400977).<figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"16 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202482202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142737431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Front Cover: Promoting Effect of Pd Nanoparticles on SrTi0.8Mn0.2O3 in the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction via the Mars–Van Krevelen Mechanism (ChemCatChem 22/2024)","authors":"Minori Kobayashi, Shimpei Naniwa, Keita Goto, Hiroki Matsuo, Shoji Iguchi, Tsunehiro Tanaka, Kentaro Teramura","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202482201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202482201","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Front Cover highlights Pd nanoparticles enhancing the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) activity of Mn-substituted SrTiO<sub>3</sub> (SrTi<sub>0.8</sub>Mn<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) as a co-catalyst in the Mars-van Krevelen (MvK)-type mechanism with a partial contribution from the Langmuir–Hinshelwood (L–H) mechanism. The MvK mechanism, which leverages lattice oxygen as the oxidant and oxygen vacancies as reductants, offers an alternative catalytic strategy for the selective RWGS reaction. The study by Shimpei Naniwa, Kentaro Teramura, and co-workers underscores the effectiveness of combining metal and MvK-type catalysts to enhance the efficiency of the RWGS reaction. More information can be found in the Research Article by Shimpei Naniwa, Kentaro Teramura, and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202400871).<figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"16 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202482201","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142737430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401689
Dr. Luisa Baudino, Dr. Pietro Zaccagnini, Prof. Stefano Bianco, Dr. Micaela Castellino, Prof. Andrea Lamberti, Prof. C. Fabrizio Pirri, Dr. Mara Serrapede
{"title":"Unveiling the Power of Titanium Dioxide for Energy Storage and Electrochemical Technologies","authors":"Dr. Luisa Baudino, Dr. Pietro Zaccagnini, Prof. Stefano Bianco, Dr. Micaela Castellino, Prof. Andrea Lamberti, Prof. C. Fabrizio Pirri, Dr. Mara Serrapede","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401689","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO<sub>2</sub> NTs) have been widely investigated in the past 20 years due to a variety of possible applications of this material. Indeed, their high surface area and tunable morphology can easily implement key features of TiO<sub>2</sub>, such as its biocompatibility and photo- and electrocatalytic properties. This combination makes TiO<sub>2</sub> NTs perfect candidates for multifunctional applications ranging from biomedical application to sensing and energy devices. Herein, we present TiO<sub>2</sub> NTs grown by anodic oxidation on top of a titanium foil in an ethylene glycol-based electrolyte with NH<sub>4</sub>F. The as-grown amorphous nanotubes were then subjected to annealing in a reducing atmosphere at different temperatures while maintaining their amorphicity. The morphological, physicochemical, and electronic properties were then thoroughly evaluated to assess their use in different fields, from energy storage devices to photo-catalytical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401689","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rational Design of Supported Metal Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenation of Sulfur-Containing Compounds","authors":"Haitao Chen, Zongpeng Ling, Yueyang Wang, Huicong Dai, Zhenchao Zhao, Qihua Yang","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401506","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hydrogenation of nitro, carbonyl groups, and unsaturated bonds of sulfur-containing compounds over supported metal catalysts is a green process in the production of building blocks of bioactive natural compounds, drugs, pesticides, and so forth, but it is a challenging task due to the strong coordination and complexation of the lone pair electrons in sulfur atom with active sites in catalyst, leading to dramatically reduced activity. Previous studies emphasize the sulfur-resistant properties of catalysts in the hydrogenation of industrial feedstocks, but the direct hydrogenation of sulfur-containing compounds has received limited attention. In this concept, recent advances in the hydrogenation of sulfur-containing compounds were reviewed, including the strategies to improve the resistance of supported metal catalysts to sulfur poisoning. Finally, we give future perspectives on the development of efficient catalysts for the hydrogenation of sulfur-containing compounds, and key factors influencing the hydrogen dissociation and migration in the presence of sulfur atoms are highlighted.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-24DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401617
Max Gäßler, Simon Hermann, Dr. Jens Friedland, Jakob Stahl, Prof. Lutz Mädler, Prof. Robert Güttel
{"title":"Transient Kinetic Investigation of Chain Growth and the Accumulation of Surface Carbon During CO Hydrogenation on Cobalt Catalysts","authors":"Max Gäßler, Simon Hermann, Dr. Jens Friedland, Jakob Stahl, Prof. Lutz Mädler, Prof. Robert Güttel","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401617","url":null,"abstract":"<p>CO hydrogenation is a promising approach for the storage of renewable energy in the form of hydrocarbons via the Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS). Since transient operation of FTS reactors might be necessary and even be beneficial, transient kinetics for a rational catalyst and reactor design are essential. In order to advance the development of such transient kinetics, the periodic transient kinetics (PTK) method was applied to the CO hydrogenation on a Co/TiO<sub>2</sub> catalyst under FT-like conditions. It was revealed that there are two carbon species of different reactivity, C<sub>α</sub> and C<sub>β</sub>, present on the catalyst surface during the reaction. C<sub>α</sub> forms fast, within a few seconds, and is highly reactive. Whereas C<sub>β</sub> forms slowly, is accumulating on the surface over a longer time, and imposes an inhibiting effect. The results indicate an important role of the C<sub>β</sub> species to chain growth and the formation of C<sub>2+</sub> products. Finally, the transient experimental results were evaluated based on a material balance and the amounts of C<sub>α</sub> and C<sub>β</sub> present on the catalyst surface during the reaction were determined.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cctc.202401617","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemCatChemPub Date : 2024-11-24DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401628
Dongyue Xin, Dr. Xuerui Liu, Dr. Chengjin Chen, Dr. Haiyong Wang, Bowen Chen, Shuxin Zhang, Dr. Jinjie Fang, Chen Deng, Prof. Wei Zhu, Prof. Zhongbin Zhuang
{"title":"MnO2 Nanowire Thin Mesh With Enhanced Mass Transfer as Hydroxide Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Cathode","authors":"Dongyue Xin, Dr. Xuerui Liu, Dr. Chengjin Chen, Dr. Haiyong Wang, Bowen Chen, Shuxin Zhang, Dr. Jinjie Fang, Chen Deng, Prof. Wei Zhu, Prof. Zhongbin Zhuang","doi":"10.1002/cctc.202401628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401628","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells (HEMFCs) are promising due to the potential use of nonprecious metal catalysts. However, the performance of HEMFCs based on nonprecious catalysts is still unsatisfactory, and one reason for this is hindered mass transfer in the catalyst layer. In this study, we employ a hydrothermal method to grow in situ a MnO<sub>2</sub> nanowire thin mesh (NTM) catalytic layer on the gas diffusion electrode. The HEMFC prepared with MnO<sub>2</sub> NTM cathode achieves a peak power density of 425 mW cm<sup>−2</sup>, surpassing the performance of the HEMFC prepared using the traditional powder catalyst spraying method by four times. High-frequency resistance and limiting current tests indicate that the MnO<sub>2</sub> NTM reduces ohmic resistance and improves mass transfer, thereby enhancing the HEMFC performance. Furthermore, the peak power density of the HEMFC is increased to 626 mW cm<sup>−2</sup> by depositing additional active Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles on the MnO<sub>2</sub> NTM. These findings demonstrate that an interconnected and porous catalyst layer structure is beneficial for improving mass transfer properties, which in turn enhances HEMFC performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":141,"journal":{"name":"ChemCatChem","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143439077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}