Zikang Li, Ziqi Zhou, Mingzi Sun, Tong Wu, Qiuyang Lu, Lu Lu, Baian Chen, Cheuk Hei Chan, Hon Ho Wong, Bolong Huang
{"title":"Unveiling the Neighboring Screening Effect and Strong p-d Coupling in CO2 Reduction on Graphene-Supported Metal-Free and Iron Phthalocyanine","authors":"Zikang Li, Ziqi Zhou, Mingzi Sun, Tong Wu, Qiuyang Lu, Lu Lu, Baian Chen, Cheuk Hei Chan, Hon Ho Wong, Bolong Huang","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500069","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Phthalocyanine and its metal complex, with the support of graphene as the single atomic catalysts (SACs), have gained significant attention in electroreduction applications. However, the contributions from the neighbor atoms of the reaction site and the graphene support in CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) are not clear due to the complex reaction pathways involved. To explore the catalytic potential in CO<sub>2</sub>RR, a theoretical study on phthalocyanine (H<sub>2</sub>Pc) and iron phthalocyanine (FePc) is conducted to reveal detailed influences of adsorbing sites, reaction energy, and electron behaviors of the C<sub>1</sub> pathway. The screening shielding effect arising from the strong p-d coupling of the Fe<span></span>N binding is observed on the 2nd nearest neighboring site, thus, suppressing the neighboring effect. Meanwhile, two catalysts supported by graphene are fully investigated based on thermodynamic factors and the electron behaviors of graphene are interpreted. A higher CO<sub>2</sub>RR activity facilitated by electrostatic repulsions of graphene is discovered on both catalysts. This work establishes a theoretical framework for metal phthalocyanine SACs integrated with graphene in CO<sub>2</sub>RR catalysis and uncovers the trends of electron activities and catalytic performances.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500069","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144782188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicole Abdou, Achilleas Pipertzis, Richa Chaudhary, Lars Evenäs, Johanna Xu, Leif E. Asp, Jan Swenson, Anna Martinelli
{"title":"Structural Battery Electrolytes Based on a Cross-Linked Methacrylate Polymer and a Protic Ionic Liquid: Is There an Optimal Composition?","authors":"Nicole Abdou, Achilleas Pipertzis, Richa Chaudhary, Lars Evenäs, Johanna Xu, Leif E. Asp, Jan Swenson, Anna Martinelli","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202570041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202570041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Structural Battery</b>\u0000 </p><p>The cover image illustrates the concept of a structural battery integrated into a car's bodywork. The use of a bi-phasic structural electrolyte, based on a porous polymer and a protic ionic liquid, enhances safety and efficiency, a promising advanced energy storage solution. More details can be found in article number 2500013 by Nicole Abdou, Anna Martinelli, and co-workers.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202570041","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143909218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrated Green Biorefinery for the Production of Anthocyanins, Fermentable Sugars, and High Pure Lignin from Miscanthus × giganteus","authors":"Tirath Raj, Vijay Singh","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500034","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Miscanthus x giganteus (Mxg) is a promising perennial crop for producing natural colorants, renewable fuels, and bioproducts. However, natural recalcitrance and high pretreatment cost are major barriers to their complete conversion. In this study, a green processing method has been investigated for efficient recovery of natural pigments (anthocyanins), fermentable sugars, and pure lignin from Mxg genotypes using choline chloride-based natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) systems. Interestingly, choline chloride: lactic acid (ChCl: LA) NADES-processed biomass resulted in 67.8 ± 2.1 μg g<sup>−1</sup> of anthocyanins from dry biomass. A maximum of 87.4%–94.1% glucose yield was achieved after enzymatic saccharification. The effective extraction of lignin with high purity with higher β-aryl ether (β<span></span>O<span></span>4) bonds from advanced crops is crucial for lignin valorization. Notably, highly pure lignin (≈93.4% ± 1.4%) is achieved after low-temperature NADES pretreatment while retaining lignin's native structure. <sup>31</sup>P nuclear magnetic resonance demonstrated that total phenolics for ChCl: LA-lignin resulted in 1.20 mmol g<sup>−1</sup> hydroxyls. The relative monolignol composition of syringyl (S), guaiacyl (G), and p-hydroxyphenyl (H) is 19.0, 65.7, and 14.3%, respectively, as evidenced by heteronuclear single quantum coherence analysis. This study provides a novel approach for obtaining high-purity lignin for catalytic depolymerization for oligomers and bifunctional monoaromatics production and leverages current cellulosic biorefinery technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500034","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hsiang-Chun Yu, Yu-Ru Lin, Chun-Kuo Peng, Yi-Dong Lin, Yu-Chang Lin, Shih-Ching Huang, Hao Ming Chen, Yan-Gu Lin
{"title":"Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques","authors":"Hsiang-Chun Yu, Yu-Ru Lin, Chun-Kuo Peng, Yi-Dong Lin, Yu-Chang Lin, Shih-Ching Huang, Hao Ming Chen, Yan-Gu Lin","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrochemical processes involving electrified solid–liquid interfaces are pivotal in the area of catalysis reaction. Nevertheless, the microscopic characteristics of these catalytic interfaces, particularly the structural transformations they undergo during reactions, have yet to be fully understood—posing considerable implications for practical applications. Exploring the interface between catalysts and electrolytes can provide valuable insights into the development of a concise electrocatalytic mechanism. Advanced synchrotron X-ray methodologies have demonstrated their efficacy in analyzing the structural and electronic characteristics of electrocatalysts. Combined with in situ/operando techniques, these approaches successfully illuminate dynamic transformations and unveil the genuine active sites. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in key in situ/operando techniques, such as scattering and spectroscopy, highlighting their current limitations and challenges, is provided. Building on the core principles of these techniques, their robust characterization capabilities are explored for revealing and understanding electrocatalytic mechanisms. Finally, to address the complexity of catalytic processes, “in situ/operando electrocatalytic mechanism probing map” specifically designed for liquid–solid interfaces, offering a clear guide to systematically uncover the fundamental nature of electrocatalytic mechanisms, is proposed</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partially Oxidized Pd/PdO/CC Catalyst for Hydrogen Production at Anodic and Cathodic in a Formaldehyde & Water Coelectrolysis System","authors":"Yan Zhang, Xinrui Zhu, Jindong Wu, Zexin Jiang, Yaofeng Li, Sanyangzi Liao, Zhipeng Liao, Zhi Ren, Jiean Chen","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500051","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Partial oxidation is a strategic method to optimize catalytic materials, particularly for multifunctional systems. Palladium (Pd), renowned for its dual activity in formaldehyde oxidation (FOR) and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER), is engineered here into a partially oxidized Pd/PdO catalyst. This design integrates metallic Pd's conductivity with PdO's oxidative properties, overcoming PdO's inherent limitations in adsorption and electron transfer. The Pd/PdO catalyst achieves a current density of 50 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at a low FOR potential of 0.63 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode, while HER performance remains robust even in formaldehyde-containing electrolytes, maintaining unaltered onset potentials and kinetics. Hydrogen sources and mapped FOR-driven hydrogen generation pathways through in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry and product analysis are conclusively identified. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that Pd<sup>0</sup>–Pd<sup>2+</sup> interfacial synergy enhances formaldehyde adsorption, while partial density of states (PDOS) analyzes reveal electronic modulation induced by partial oxidation, rationalizing the improved activity. This work not only elucidates the bifunctional mechanism of Pd/PdO but also highlights its potential in formaldehyde–water coelectrolysis systems. By bridging material design with atomic-level mechanistic insights, the study establishes a universal framework for developing efficient, oxidation-engineered catalysts for sustainable hydrogen production.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500051","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter Cameron Sherrell, Fangxi Xie, Alexander Corletto, Anders Barlow, Donghyuck Park, Jizhen Zhang, Ken Aldren S. Usman, Diego Chaparro, Eirini Goudeli, Andris Šutka, Joselito Razal, Joseph D. Berry, Amanda V. Ellis
{"title":"Piezo-Electro-Catalytic Hydrogen Production via Piezoelectric Fluoropolymers","authors":"Peter Cameron Sherrell, Fangxi Xie, Alexander Corletto, Anders Barlow, Donghyuck Park, Jizhen Zhang, Ken Aldren S. Usman, Diego Chaparro, Eirini Goudeli, Andris Šutka, Joselito Razal, Joseph D. Berry, Amanda V. Ellis","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500045","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Producing future fuels, such as green hydrogen, using less external energy input is a key factor in making such fuels truly environmentally friendly. In addition, the requirement of reducing the amount of catalyst used per mass of fuel produced is key for resource stability, particularly for platinum group metals which dominate such catalysis fields. Herein, a proof-of-principle approach is demonstrated to achieve both targets through piezo-electro-catalysis from chemically stable, flexible, fluoropolymers. Highly polarized MXene-poly(vinylidene-difluoride)-co-(trifluoro-ethylene) interfaces, with an embedded platinum mesh electrode, are shown to decrease the onset overpotential of the mesh by 200 mV, thus lowering the overall energy and Pt required to produce a given mass of hydrogen. The simple approach used herein can be applied to other, advanced catalysts, to boost performance and efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500045","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Davide Molino, Federico Raffone, Pietro Zaccagnini, Alessandro Pedico, Simone Martellone, Giuseppe Ferraro, Sergio Bocchini, Giancarlo Cicero, Andrea Lamberti
{"title":"Energy Harvesting from CO2 Emission Exploiting Ionic Liquid-Based Electrochemical Capacitor","authors":"Davide Molino, Federico Raffone, Pietro Zaccagnini, Alessandro Pedico, Simone Martellone, Giuseppe Ferraro, Sergio Bocchini, Giancarlo Cicero, Andrea Lamberti","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500019","url":null,"abstract":"<p>When two solutions with different compositions are mixed, the free mixing energy is released. This principle is exploited in salinity gradient power technologies like capacitive mixing (CapMix), where mixing occurs in a supercapacitor. Since this energy release holds true also for gases, research moves in the direction of harvesting energy from anthropic CO<sub>2</sub>. To do so, it is proposed for the first time to exploit an ionic liquid (IL), both as an electrolyte and CO<sub>2</sub> absorbing medium in a CapMix cell. The mechanism consists in flowing a CO<sub>2</sub>-rich gas stream, alternated to a N<sub>2</sub> stream, during the charging/discharging of two electrodes. The CO<sub>2</sub> strongly affects the electrode/IL interface and the IL physicochemical properties thereby converting the released mixing energy into electrical energy. Unlike water-based systems, where energy harvesting relies on electric double-layer expansion, we propose a new mechanism based on electrochemical potential variations during CO<sub>2</sub> capture/release, supported by molecular dynamics modeling. Key results include maximum voltage rise of 40 mV and energy and power densities of 40 μWh m<sup>−2</sup> and 0.8 mW m<sup>−2</sup>. These findings clarify the mechanism behind the electrochemical phenomena occurring when CO<sub>2</sub> interacts with IL and open the way to a new generation of electrochemical systems to harvest energy from CO<sub>2</sub> emission.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sydney Roth, Daniel Wesolowski, David Schrock, Noah Schorr, Sakineh Chabi
{"title":"Estimating the State of Charge in Lithium Primary Batteries: Recent Advances and Critical Insights","authors":"Sydney Roth, Daniel Wesolowski, David Schrock, Noah Schorr, Sakineh Chabi","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202570031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202570031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Lithium Primary Batteries</b>\u0000 </p><p>The cover displays a periodic table emphasizing key elements in the anode and cathode materials of lithium primary batteries. The article number 2400407 by Sakineh Chabi and co-workers provides a comprehensive review of state-of-charge estimation methods for primary batteries, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, noise measurements, machine learning, and computed tomography, exploring their limitations and potential for improvement while underscoring their critical roles in advancing battery technology.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202570031","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Molla Asmare Alemu, Addisu Alemayehu Assegie, Mustafa Ilbas, Rafat Al Afif, Muluken Zegeye Getie
{"title":"Biomass-Derived Metal-Free Nanostructured Carbon Electrocatalysts for High-Performance Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries","authors":"Molla Asmare Alemu, Addisu Alemayehu Assegie, Mustafa Ilbas, Rafat Al Afif, Muluken Zegeye Getie","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400414","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metal–air batteries, such as zinc–air, are known for their high specific capacity and environmental friendliness. Operational longevity and energy efficiency, however, remain constrained by sluggish reaction kinetics, elevated overpotential, and interfacial instability during charge–discharge cycles. While noble metal catalysts have historically addressed these gaps, strategic resource allocation now prioritizes abundant, commercially reachable, and cost-effective alternatives. Biomass, a sustainable resource, is crucial in the development of metal-free heteroatom-doped biomass carbon nanostructured electrocatalysts and porous air electrodes with excellent performance for such batteries. These novel materials emerge as critical enablers, leveraging inherent heteroatom density, tunable pore architectures, and the potential for transition metal doping and codoping to optimize bifunctional activity. They have also been identified as prospective alternatives for the next generation of bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of metal-free heteroatom-doped biomass carbon nanostructured electrocatalysts for the forthcoming generations of oxygen reduction and evolution processes, as well as bifunctional electrocatalysts and porous electrodes for zinc–air rechargeable batteries. The physicochemical features of these batteries, stabilization techniques for zinc electrodes, reaction processes, and the dynamic evolution of the electrolyte–electrode interface have also been conferred.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400414","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Dehydrogenative Cross-Coupling and Addition Reaction with Metal-Loaded Titanium Oxide Photocatalysts","authors":"Hisao Yoshida","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400439","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Heterogeneous photocatalytic reactions begin with photoexcitation, followed by simultaneous reduction and oxidation processes that generate radical intermediates. These intermediates contribute to unique product selectivity due to distinct reaction mechanisms. This article presents several heterogeneous photocatalytic reactions involving metal-loaded titanium oxide photocatalysts for organic transformations, as elucidated by our recent studies. While their productivity has not yet reached a level sufficient for practical applications, these findings of novel photocatalytic reactions demonstrate the significant potential of heterogeneous photocatalysis. Notably, since photocatalysis utilizes photoenergy to drive chemical reactions, even endergonic reactions can be promoted under mild conditions, where the photoenergy is converted into the chemical potential of the products. Various photocatalytic reactions are introduced, including dehydrogenative cross-coupling reactions and addition reactions, along with their underlying reaction mechanisms: radical addition-elimination, radical–radical coupling, and radical anti-Markovnikov addition to alkene. Additionally, the roles of the metal cocatalysts are highlighted as a crucial factor influencing these unique reaction mechanisms in heterogeneous photocatalytic organic transformations.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400439","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}