ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400559
Gege Su, Jiayi Yang, Jie Yin
{"title":"Advancements in Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction: A Review of Catalysts in Acidic Media","authors":"Gege Su, Jiayi Yang, Jie Yin","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400559","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Facing the increasingly severe challenges of energy and environment, green hydrogen production technology has attracted widespread attention. The efficient catalysis of the acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has always been a technological bottleneck that needs to be overcome. This article reviews the latest research progress in this field in recent years. Firstly, the article analyzes the two classic OER reaction mechanisms, adsorbate evolution mechanism (AEM) and lattice oxygen mechanism (LOM), finds that the latter may have a lower reaction energy barrier but is less stable. This provides a theoretical basis for designing catalysts with both high activity and stability. Subsequently, the article reviews recent advancements in noble, non-noble metals, and carbides catalysts, highlighting that optimizing composition and electronic structures is crucial for enhancing catalytic performance. The article also illustrates the implementation pathways of these strategies with specific examples. These innovative designs not only significantly enhance catalytic performance but also greatly improve stability, injecting new momentum into the commercial application of green hydrogen production. In summary, this article comprehensively discusses the innovative pathways of acidic OER catalysts from mechanism exploration to case analysis, and will undoubtedly provide an important reference for further breakthroughs in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400559","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400696
Zheng Dai, Yihan Zhang, Huashuai Hu, Prof. Minghui Yang
{"title":"Advancements in Seawater Electrocatalysis for Renewable Energy Conversion and Resource Extraction","authors":"Zheng Dai, Yihan Zhang, Huashuai Hu, Prof. Minghui Yang","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400696","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Given the rising global energy demand and increasing emphasis on environmental protection, the development of renewable energy conversion technologies to replace fossil fuels has emerged as a critical research priority. Among these technologies, seawater electrocatalysis has garnered increasing attention as a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly energy conversion approach. This review summarizes recent advancements in seawater electrocatalysis for energy and resource extraction, covering the reaction mechanisms for hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis and progress in electrocatalytic materials. Specifically, we discuss the development of materials based on non-precious metals, precious metals, nonmetals, and bifunctional electrocatalysts. Additionally, the electrocatalytic conversion of inorganic pollutants (e. g., hydrazine, sulfides) and organic compounds (e. g., urea, microplastics) in seawater is reviewed, emphasizing its significance for marine resource utilization and environmental remediation. We also explore electrochemical strategies for extracting valuable metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, uranium, and lithium, abundant in seawater. Although seawater electrocatalysis faces challenges in terms of cost and technical scalability, advancements in technology and interdisciplinary collaboration offer promising prospects for its commercialization in energy and resource extraction, with the potential to make substantial contributions to sustainable development.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400696","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400640
Dr. Jonathan Ralph Adsetts, Maddison Eisnor, Anjana R. Raju, Stephanie Bazylevych, J. Michael Sieffert, Dr. Ye Hui, Prof. Eric McCalla, Prof. Steen Brian Schougaard, Prof. Janine Mauzeroll
{"title":"Associating Mechano-electrochemical Phenomena to Stochastic Current Events in Micro-Electrochemical Cells Containing TiNb2O7 Particles","authors":"Dr. Jonathan Ralph Adsetts, Maddison Eisnor, Anjana R. Raju, Stephanie Bazylevych, J. Michael Sieffert, Dr. Ye Hui, Prof. Eric McCalla, Prof. Steen Brian Schougaard, Prof. Janine Mauzeroll","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400640","url":null,"abstract":"<p>While searching for ultra-safe high-power anodes for Li-ion batteries, TiNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> (TNO) emerged as a promising material for higher energy density compared to the current state-of-the-art Li<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (LTO). Here, the electrochemistry of isolated carbon coated particles of both anode materials were for the first time studied using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM). Interestingly, stochastic current event observations were made possible because of the small electrochemical cell created by SECCM and were designated as potential-driven stochastic events (PDSEs). The PDSEs were especially prominent in TNO compared to LTO. Metrics for judging the frequency and intensity of PDSEs were developed to compare the impact of different C-rates, particle masses and sizes of SECCM landings. The frequency and/or intensity of PDSEs increases with higher C-rates and larger overpotentials. Possible theories for the PDSEs were explored, including droplet electrowetting/spreading, gas evolution, (de)lithiation mechanisms, mass transfer limitations and inter-/intra- particle cracking. We speculate that the propensity of TNO to undergo PDSEs as compared to LTO is mainly related to the fact that TNO is known to crack extensively during cycling.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400640","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400699
Iosif Mangoufis-Giasin, Attila Kormányos, Mária Minichová, Andreas Körner, Birk Fritsch, Karl J. J. Mayrhofer, Serhiy Cherevko, Ioannis Katsounaros
{"title":"Electrooxidation of 2-Propanol on Mono- and Bi-Metallic Noble Metal Nanoparticles in Alkaline Studied with Real-Time Product and Dissolution Characterization","authors":"Iosif Mangoufis-Giasin, Attila Kormányos, Mária Minichová, Andreas Körner, Birk Fritsch, Karl J. J. Mayrhofer, Serhiy Cherevko, Ioannis Katsounaros","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400699","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The selective electrochemical oxidation of 2-propanol to acetone can be used in fuel cells to deliver low-carbon electricity and efficiently utilize hydrogen that is stored in liquid organic hydrogen carrier molecules. Here we study the electrooxidation of 2-propanol in alkaline electrolyte, on various commercially available carbon-supported mono- and bi-metallic noble metal nanoparticles. We use voltammetry to compare the activity of different catalysts, and we combine a flow cell with real-time analytics to monitor the products of the reaction and the dissolution of metal atoms in the presence and absence of 2-propanol. While acetone if formed on all catalysts, our results show that the onset potential is the lowest for PtRu/C, Rh/C and PdRh/C, but the oxidation current for the latter reaches a much higher value before the surface is passivated, suggesting that PdRh/C would be preferred in an alkaline fuel cell that is fed with 2-propanol. Online dissolution monitoring suggests that the anode in a 2-propanol fuel cell should not be exposed to potentials above ca. +0.8 V during transient operation, i. e., during startup/shutdown conditions, to prevent dissolution of palladium and rhodium from the catalyst surface.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400699","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1002/celc.202580601
Marian Cristian Stan, Peng Yan, Gerrit Michael Overhoff, Nick Fehlings, Hyung-Tae Kim, Robert Tobias Hinz, Tjark Thorben Klaus Ingber, Rayan Guerdelli, Christian Wölke, Martin Winter, Gunther Brunklaus, Isidora Cekic-Laskovic
{"title":"Front Cover: Unraveling Influential Factors of Stainless-Steel Dissolution in High-Energy Lithium Ion Batteries with LiFSI-Based Electrolytes (ChemElectroChem 6/2025)","authors":"Marian Cristian Stan, Peng Yan, Gerrit Michael Overhoff, Nick Fehlings, Hyung-Tae Kim, Robert Tobias Hinz, Tjark Thorben Klaus Ingber, Rayan Guerdelli, Christian Wölke, Martin Winter, Gunther Brunklaus, Isidora Cekic-Laskovic","doi":"10.1002/celc.202580601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202580601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The front cover illustration depicts</b> the electrochemical behavior of various stainless-steel (SUS) grades in coin cells using electrolyte formulations containing lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) salts. The presence of chlorine ions (Cl-) as impurities in the LiFSI salt promotes localized corrosion, leading to pitting and dissolution of SUS when the cell voltage approaches 4.2 V. Such dissolution behavior is influenced by multiple factors, with the specific SUS grade and the presence of surface coatings playing critical roles in determining corrosion resistance. More details can be found in the Research Article by Marian Cristian Stan, Isidora Cekic-Laskovic, and co-workers (DOI:10.1002/celc.202400632.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202580601","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143638873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-07DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400666
Dongtang Zhang, Shuang Jia, Zhao Jin, Jiahui Bu, Guangsheng Guo, Jiguang Deng, Xiayan Wang
{"title":"Microfluidic Technology: A New Strategy for Controllable Synthesis of Metal Nanomaterials","authors":"Dongtang Zhang, Shuang Jia, Zhao Jin, Jiahui Bu, Guangsheng Guo, Jiguang Deng, Xiayan Wang","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400666","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microfluidic technology has exhibited remarkable potential and significance in the precise preparation of multifunctional nanomaterials. Thanks to its small reaction volume and superior hydrodynamic control, this technology has emerged as an essential tool for synthesizing multifunctional nanomaterials with precisely tunable microstructures and morphologies. This paper reviews the latest advancements in the controllable synthesis of metal nano-electrocatalysts utilizing microfluidic technology. Firstly, it systematically elucidates the fundamental principles of microfluidic synthesis technology and its distinctive parameter control strategies. Subsequently, it delves deeply into the mechanism of reaction enhancement in the synthesis process of metal nanoparticles in the microfluidic environment. Through the analysis of specific cases, the extensive application prospects and distinctive advantages of the microfluidic system in the preparation of nano-electrocatalysts have been further elucidated. Finally, it summarizes and looks forward to the challenges and future development directions that microfluidic technology faces in the synthesis of nano-electrocatalysts. This review aims to provide valuable insights into the application of microfluidic synthesis technology in the morphology design and technological innovation of electrocatalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400666","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergetic Interlayer in Li-S Batteries: Polysulfide-Impeding Effect of Conductive Carbon Cloth Supporting Topological-Phase Bi2Se3","authors":"Heng Wang, Huichao Dong, Ting Kan, Hewei Luo, Ji Yan, Hirofumi Yoshikawa","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400578","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The shuttle effect and sluggish sulfur conversion kinetics hamper the development of lithium–sulfur batteries. In this study, Bi<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> nanosheets were grown in-situ directly on a carbon cloth and adopted as an interlayer in lithium–sulfur batteries to accelerate sulfur chemistry kinetics. The topological phase of Bi<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> can effectively anchor soluble sulfur species, whereas the conductive carbon cloth provides electron transport pathways for the adsorbed polysulfides. Such a synergetic effect between the topological phase and conductive network impedes the severe shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides and accelerates the sulfur electrochemical redox reaction. Benefiting from such merits, a significantly improved specific capacity of 505 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 4 C and cycling stability beyond 100 cycles with an average capacity decay rate of 0.16 % per cycle at 0.2 C was achieved when the interlayer was adopted in lithium–sulfur batteries. This study demonstrates the potential implementation of topological materials in advanced lithium–sulfur batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400578","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-05DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400591
Zhong Zheng, Siqi Liu, Andrea Balducci
{"title":"Protic and Aprotic Acetate-Based Ionic Liquids as Electrolytes for Electrical Double Layer Capacitors","authors":"Zhong Zheng, Siqi Liu, Andrea Balducci","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400591","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work presents the synthesis, characterization, and application of a series of aprotic and protic acetate-based ionic liquids (AcILs). These cost-effective ILs can be obtained through a simple synthesis and display good transport and thermal properties. When used as electrolytes in electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLC) they enable the fabrication of devices with an operating voltage as high as 1.8 V, which display very good cycling and float stability. The performance of these devices can be tuned by adjusting the water content of the ILs. Notably, EDLCs containing AcILs can also be realized using aluminum current collectors.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400591","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-04DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400661
Gyözö G. Láng, Mária Ujvári, Noémi Kovács, Soma Vesztergom
{"title":"The Theory and Applications of Dual Dynamic Voltammetry with Rotating Ring−Disk Electrodes","authors":"Gyözö G. Láng, Mária Ujvári, Noémi Kovács, Soma Vesztergom","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400661","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE) is a common example of generator-collector assemblies made up of two electron conducting components: the ring (collector) surrounding the centrally located disk (generator). The operating principle of RRDEs is that products of the disk electrode reaction – the rate of which may be influenced by rotation – move to the ring by forced convection, where they participate in an additional electrochemical reaction and will thus be detected. In contrast to classical RRDE experiments, where potentiostatic control is applied to at least one of the electrodes, new techniques were developed in the past decade that utilized dynamic potential control of both electrodes at the same time. The method of “dual dynamic voltammetry” (DDV) has since been applied to study the mechanism of electrochemical processes from electrocatalytic reactions involving dissolved species (such as oxygen reduction) to the study of metal corrosion and polymer degradation phenomena. This paper reviews the basics of the DDV method and some of its possible applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400661","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1002/celc.202580501
Titus Masese, Godwill Mbiti Kanyolo
{"title":"Front Cover: Inorganic Solid-State Electrolytes in Potassium Batteries: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects (ChemElectroChem 5/2025)","authors":"Titus Masese, Godwill Mbiti Kanyolo","doi":"10.1002/celc.202580501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202580501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Front Cover image</b> showcases various inorganic materials suitable for use as solid-state electrolytes in all-solid-state potassium-ion batteries. The upper-left figure highlights potassium-ion conductivity plots, offering insights into potential high-performance inorganic solid-state electrolytes. The cover image was designed by Kanon Tanaka. Further details are available in the Perspective authored by Titus Masese and Godwill Mbiti Kanyolo (DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400598).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202580501","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}