George E. P. O'Connell , Richard F. Webster , Elise Elkington , Rose Amal , Jason Scott , Emma C. Lovell
{"title":"Shining a light on methane dry reforming – exploring the impact of visible light on carbon formation over Co/xCeO2–Al2O3†","authors":"George E. P. O'Connell , Richard F. Webster , Elise Elkington , Rose Amal , Jason Scott , Emma C. Lovell","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00925h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00925h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Introducing light to thermal DRM may be an effective strategy to improve catalyst stability, but light's role in the stability mechanism is not well understood. This study systematically moderated the support's basicity and oxygen release capacity by synthesising several cobalt-impregnated (10 wt% Co) <em>x</em>CeO<sub>2</sub>–Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> supports (<em>x</em>Ce–Al, <em>x</em> = 0, 5, 10 and 20 mol%) to investigate light's impact on carbon formation and the CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> oxidation and dehydrogenation rates (<em>x</em> = 0–3). The support's reducibility and CO<sub>2</sub> uptake increased with Ce content, arising from oxygen vacancies created upon surface reduction. Co/Al was the most active (29% CO<sub>2</sub> and 18% CH<sub>4</sub> conversion at 650 °C), and the activity and selectivity (H<sub>2</sub>/CO) decreased with Ce concentration due to ceria's propensity for RWGS and/or the Co size increase upon Ce incorporation (after reduction, from 13 nm for Co/Al to 36 nm for Co/20Ce–Al). Co/Al deactivated the most by carbon accumulation (4.6 wt%, 7 h stability test, 650 °C), as the support provided no O for CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> oxidation (<em>x</em> = 0–3). Introducing Ce improved the carbon content and stability under thermal conditions due to ceria's oxygen release capacity from oxygen vacancies (0.78 wt% for Co/5Ce–Al). Visible light (2.0 W cm<sup>−2</sup>) improved CH<sub>4</sub> conversion of Co/<em>x</em>Ce–Al, but the increased CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> dehydrogenation rate accelerated carbon deposition for all catalysts, harming the stability. <em>In situ</em> DRIFTS identified no CH<sub><em>x</em></sub>O intermediate, suggesting poor CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> oxidation rates relative to CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> dehydrogenation. These findings highlight that sufficient support oxygen release is necessary to facilitate CH<sub><em>x</em></sub> oxidation, achieving light-facilitated stability improvements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6790-6807"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694686","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}
Robert O. Gembo, Rudzani Ratshiedana, Lawrence M. Madikizela, Ilunga Kamika, Cecil K. King'ondu, Alex T. Kuvarega and Titus A. M. Msagati
{"title":"Enhancing light-driven photocatalytic reactions through solid solutions of bismuth oxyhalide/bismuth rich photocatalysts: a systematic review","authors":"Robert O. Gembo, Rudzani Ratshiedana, Lawrence M. Madikizela, Ilunga Kamika, Cecil K. King'ondu, Alex T. Kuvarega and Titus A. M. Msagati","doi":"10.1039/D4CY00820K","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00820K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The pursuit of sustainable environmental remediation strategies has led to intensive research in photocatalysis. Photocatalysts are a class of compounds with exceptional properties, making them suitable for various applications in environmental remediation. They are effective against multiple organic and inorganic pollutants and are also used as semiconductors for green energy production. Among the various photocatalytic semiconductor materials explored, bismuth oxyhalide (BiOY, Y = F, Cl, Br, or I) and bismuth-rich (Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small>, Y = F, Cl, Br, or I) are particularly notable. However, unmodified/pristine BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> exhibit inherent limitations of low photocatalytic performance owing to unsuitable band gaps and low efficiency in separating carriers. Hence, this review outlines the BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> structures, wherein modifiable halogen layers may offer favorable conditions for creating solid solutions with improved intrinsic properties and catalytic performance. This systematic review also explores the unique attributes and challenges associated with tuning the photocatalytic performance of BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> solid solutions to enhance solar-driven reactions. The distinctive feature of this review lies in the versatile nature of the BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> solid solution materials. These materials offer the advantage of harnessing a broad light spectrum, including solar and UV radiation. This review further explores the strategies and techniques employed to optimize BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> photocatalysts by forming solid solution and their application in water treatment processes. Furthermore, it highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities in developing high-performance BiOY and Bi<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>O<small><sub><em>y</em></sub></small>Y<small><sub><em>z</em></sub></small> solid solution photocatalysts, illustrating their potential to drive a more sustainable and energy-efficient future through enhanced light-driven reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":" 22","pages":" 6466-6495"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/cy/d4cy00820k?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142598703","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":"Mechanistic insights into the oxidative coupling of methane over a Li/MgO catalyst: an experimental and microkinetic modeling study†","authors":"Zaili Xiong , Jijun Guo , Yuwen Deng , Meirong Zeng , Zhandong Wang , Zhongyue Zhou , Wenhao Yuan , Fei Qi","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01132e","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01132e","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) using a Li/MgO catalyst in a packed bed reactor. Experiments were conducted at a pressure of 110 Torr over a temperature range of 873–1173 K. Stable products, including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and C<sub>3</sub> hydrocarbons, were quantified using synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry (SVUV-PIMS). Methyl and ethyl radicals were definitively identified, emphasizing their critical role in the formation of C<sub>2</sub>–C<sub>3</sub> hydrocarbons. Based on these speciation results, a microkinetic model for the OCM reaction over Li/MgO was developed. The reaction network analysis revealed that the main pathway for CO<sub><em>x</em></sub> generation involves the conversion of CH<sub>3</sub> to CH<sub>3</sub>O(s)/CH<sub>3</sub>O through surface and gas-phase reactions. Gas-phase reactions also promote the deep oxidation of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>. Sensitivity analysis indicated that methane activation is primarily governed by surface reactions, while the coupling of CH<sub>3</sub> to form C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> is mainly driven by gas-phase reactions. Both surface and gas-phase reactions contribute equally to the formation of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>. Additionally, the pressure dependence analysis demonstrated that the high-pressure limit of the CH<sub>3</sub> coupling reaction restricts the increase in C<sub>2</sub> yield as pressure rises. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive investigation into the OCM speciation pool, develops a microkinetic model aligned with experimental findings, and elucidates the reaction network driven by free radicals. These insights offer valuable guidance for optimization reaction conditions and catalyst performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6882-6892"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694695","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}
Anna Vidal-López , Estefanía Díaz López , Aleix Comas-Vives
{"title":"Enhanced catalytic performance of single-atom Cu on Mo2C toward CO2/CO hydrogenation to methanol: a first-principles study†","authors":"Anna Vidal-López , Estefanía Díaz López , Aleix Comas-Vives","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00703d","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00703d","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>CO<sub>2</sub> emissions harm the environment due to their pivotal role in fostering climate change and ocean acidification. One way to take advantage of CO<sub>2</sub> is to use it as a precursor to chemical materials to enable energy transition. The CO<sub>2</sub> to methanol conversion from green H<sub>2</sub> is a promising option. The silica-supported Cu/Mo<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><em>x</em></sub> (MXene) catalyst displayed higher activity than the industrial reference system Cu/ZnO/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. To better understand CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation in Cu/Mo<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><em>x</em></sub> and related processes under reaction conditions (CO hydrogenation and reverse water gas shift reaction), we performed periodic DFT calculations to evaluate the methanol synthesis reaction mechanism using our previously calibrated theoretical model against experiment characterization. Our results show the crucial role played by the Cu/Mo<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><em>x</em></sub> interface in providing low-energy pathways to facilitate the hydrogenation of CO<sub>2</sub> to methanol, where both the Cu atom and the Mo<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><em>x</em></sub> support participate in the reaction mechanism. The findings showcase the unique pathways provided by this supported single-atom catalyst, allowing the successive heterolytic cleavages of molecular hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) to form HCOO*, HCOOH*, and H<sub>2</sub>COOH* species with co-adsorbed hydrogen in contrast with classical heterogeneous catalysts based on Cu NPs supported on oxides. Thus, CH<sub>3</sub>OH is readily formed under reaction conditions. CO also forms <em>via</em> the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction, which can be hydrogenated to methanol. These findings open new avenues to understanding CO<sub>2</sub> and CO hydrogenation by exploiting single-atom catalysts and metal–support interfaces.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6904-6916"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/cy/d4cy00703d?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694697","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}
Toyese Oyegoke , Franck Dumeignil , Baba E.-Yakubu Jibril , Carine Michel , Robert Wojcieszak
{"title":"Exploring catalytic oxidation pathways of furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural into carboxylic acids using Au, Pt, and Pd catalysts: a comprehensive review","authors":"Toyese Oyegoke , Franck Dumeignil , Baba E.-Yakubu Jibril , Carine Michel , Robert Wojcieszak","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00821a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00821a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural into valuable products such as carboxylic (furanic) acids has garnered significant attention in catalysis. This review presents the current state of research in the catalytic oxidation of HMF and furfural, aiming to elucidate the intricate mechanisms involved in these transformations. The review highlights how the choice of catalyst support plays a crucial role in influencing the catalytic performance of gold (Au), platinum (Pt), and palladium (Pd) but also the corresponding bimetallic catalysts on catalytic activities and selectivities to various products. It also provides a deeper rationale thanks to a detailed review of the theoretical approaches related to the catalytic oxidation of HMF and furfural. Additionally, it highlights the need to give further insights into the factors and pathways promoting the degradation of intermediates during the oxidation of furfural and HMF to achieve superior catalytic performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6761-6774"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694684","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}
Haiting Ye , Takuma Sato , Taishi Nakanishi , Shigetomo Ito , Shigenobu Umemiya , Masahiro Terada
{"title":"DFT calculation-aided optimisation of a chiral phosphoric acid catalyst: case study of kinetic resolution of racemic secondary alcohols through lactonisation†","authors":"Haiting Ye , Takuma Sato , Taishi Nakanishi , Shigetomo Ito , Shigenobu Umemiya , Masahiro Terada","doi":"10.1039/d4cy01029a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy01029a","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chiral phosphoric acids (CPAs) with a pseudo <em>C</em><sub>2</sub> symmetric structure are privileged chiral Brønsted acid catalysts that have been used to accomplish challenging organic transformations in an enantioselective manner. However, it is sometimes difficult to improve enantioselectivity by exploring CPA catalysts experimentally. In order to demonstrate a case study to overcome this issue, we attempted to screen chiral backbones and substituents of CPAs by quantum chemical calculations for the kinetic resolution of racemic γ-hydroxy esters with a stereogenic centre at the <em>γ</em>-position through a lactonisation reaction. In constructing the theoretical prediction model, representative reaction pathways based on the two-step reaction mechanism of lactonisation were considered, and CPA candidates were screened rationally and efficiently without having to perform an exhaustive search for plausible reaction pathways by DFT (density functional theory) calculations. As a result, the selectivity factor (<em>s</em>-factor) was increased by using the predicted CPA with reduced computational load and experimental effort. This prediction model has a downside to be considered because some energetically unfavourable reaction pathways were ignored to simplify the model. However, the prediction model constructed on the basis of representative reaction pathways offers an efficient way to rapidly screen for catalysts and has been employed for rational catalyst optimisation while saving time and effort.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6869-6881"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694694","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}
Hanggara Sudrajat , Dmytro Lisovytskiy , Juan Carlos Colmenares
{"title":"Improved charge carrier mobility in a copper oxide heterostructure enhances the photocatalytic partial oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde†","authors":"Hanggara Sudrajat , Dmytro Lisovytskiy , Juan Carlos Colmenares","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00889h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00889h","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Copper oxides have been studied over the past decade for their potential in heterogeneous photocatalysis. However, fundamental issues regarding charge carrier behavior remain largely unexplored. In this study, we investigate the charge carrier mobility of CuO, CuO/Cu<sub>2</sub>O, and Cu<sub>2</sub>O using time-resolved microwave conductivity in relation to their photocatalytic performance in the partial oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde under visible light at 455 nm. The photoconductivity-lifetime product shows a good correlation with the conversion of benzyl alcohol and the yield of benzaldehyde, with CuO/Cu<sub>2</sub>O exhibiting the highest performance. The favorable behavior of charge carriers in CuO/Cu<sub>2</sub>O for photocatalysis is attributed to the presence of CuO impurity, which enables more efficient separation of photoexcited electrons and holes <em>via</em> the S-scheme heterojunction. The charge carrier mobility and photocatalytic performance are strongly influenced by the optoelectronic properties rather than by physical properties. By introducing a small amount of CuO (5.3 mol% based on X-ray absorption near edge structure), the charge carrier mobility of Cu<sub>2</sub>O is improved, enhancing performance even when the specific surface area decreases. Based on the photoconductivity-lifetime product, we reveal how a heterostructured photocatalyst exhibits enhanced performance. This photophysical parameter is a promising indicator for evaluating and designing future photocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6893-6903"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694696","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}
Ray Miyazaki , Somayeh Faraji , Sergey V. Levchenko , Lucas Foppa , Matthias Scheffler
{"title":"Vibrational frequencies utilized for the assessment of exchange–correlation functionals in the description of metal–adsorbate systems: C2H2 and C2H4 on transition-metal surfaces†","authors":"Ray Miyazaki , Somayeh Faraji , Sergey V. Levchenko , Lucas Foppa , Matthias Scheffler","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00685b","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00685b","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Describing the interaction between reactive species and surfaces is crucial for designing catalyst materials. Density-functional approximation is able to quantitatively model such interaction, but its accuracy strongly depends on the choice of exchange–correlation (XC) functional approximation. In this work, we assess the performance of XC functionals for describing the interaction of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> and C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> with the (111) surfaces of Cu, Pt, Pd, and Rh by particularly focusing on RPBE and mBEEF functionals. We study the geometry and the vibrational frequencies associated with the adsorbed molecules as well as the adsorption energies and the reaction enthalpy of semi-hydrogenation of C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> in the gas phase. Crucially, experimental values for vibrational frequencies of molecules adsorbed on metal surfaces are available for more systems compared to physical quantities typically used to benchmark XC functionals, such as adsorption energies. Thus, vibrational frequencies can be utilized as a reference to assess the reliability of the exchange–correlation functionals. We find that the mean percentage errors (MPEs) of RPBE and mBEEF with respect to reported experimental values of vibrational frequencies are 0.64% and −3.88%, respectively (36 data points). For adsorption enthalpy, RPBE and mBEEF provide MPEs of 27.61% and −59.81%, respectively, with respect to reported experimental values (7 data points). Therefore, the performance of RPBE is superior to that of mBEEF for the considered systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6924-6933"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694699","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}
Xihui Yang , Zekun Li , Zikun Yang , Dapeng Meng , Zhao Wang
{"title":"MOF-derived N-doped CoNi@C as bifunctional catalysts for efficient water splitting†","authors":"Xihui Yang , Zekun Li , Zikun Yang , Dapeng Meng , Zhao Wang","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00924j","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00924j","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of efficient and stable bifunctional non-noble metal catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is essential for electrochemical water splitting. In this study, CoNi@C core–shell structure catalysts derived from ZIF-67 were synthesized through high-temperature calcination. The hydrophilic carbon shell inhibits the oxidation of Co and Ni and enhances the activity and stability of the water splitting reaction. CoNi serves as the active site of the reaction, while the doped nitrogen further promotes the electrocatalytic reaction. The synthesized Ni<sub>1</sub>Co<sub>10</sub>/C catalyst exhibits high bifunctional performance, with low overpotentials at 100 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> for the OER (380 mV) and HER (357 mV), and a high double-layer capacitance (54 mF cm<sup>−2</sup>). Moreover, the Ni<sub>1</sub>Co<sub>10</sub>/C catalyst serves as an effective cathode for water splitting in a two-electrode system, demonstrating a stable cell voltage of 2.05 V and maintaining a constant catalytic current of 100 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> over 24 hours. DFT calculation showed that the active site of the OER and HER was Co.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6814-6823"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694688","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":"Exploring anodic oxidation reactions in hybrid water electrolysis: special emphasis on substrate choice","authors":"Baghendra Singh , Neetu Verma","doi":"10.1039/d4cy00907j","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d4cy00907j","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hybrid water electrolysis (HWE) stands out as a promising avenue for simultaneously producing high-value-added chemicals and clean H<sub>2</sub> fuel. In HWE, instead of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) typical in electrochemical water splitting, the anodic oxidation reaction (AOR) takes place, leading to the conversion of organic/inorganic compounds at the anode into valuable chemicals, while the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) generates H<sub>2</sub> at the cathode. The recent literature has seen a surge in papers exploring various AORs utilizing organic and inorganic substrates to supplant the OER, yielding both high-value chemicals and H<sub>2</sub>. These studies highlight catalyst properties, conversion rates, chemical production, and H<sub>2</sub> generation. Additionally, numerous reviews delve into the fundamentals, catalytic design, progress, and applications of catalysts in hybrid water electrolysis. However, a gap remains in identifying the most suitable organic/inorganic substrates for the AOR to replace the OER, considering factors such as potential enhancement, maximum current density achieved, substrate conversion, selectivity, interference from the OER, improved H<sub>2</sub> production, energy efficiency, industrial scalability, and high-value chemical formation. This review aims to address this gap by systematically discussing the fundamentals of hybrid water electrolysis and key parameters of the AOR, crucial for replacing the OER. It examines suitable AORs in terms of value-added chemical production, conversion rates, selectivity, H<sub>2</sub> generation, potential improvement, and industrial applicability through pioneering examples. Furthermore, it comprehensively explores the merits and drawbacks of hybrid water electrolysis, along with associated challenges and prospects in this domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":66,"journal":{"name":"Catalysis Science & Technology","volume":"14 23","pages":"Pages 6732-6760"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142694683","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}