Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-26DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02919-y
Na Qiu, Wei Lu, Hai-Qing Wang
{"title":"Manipulating local CO2/H2O ratio in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction toward multi-carbon product","authors":"Na Qiu, Wei Lu, Hai-Qing Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02919-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02919-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) has been developed as a promising and attractive strategy to close the anthropogenic carbon cycle. Among various reduction products, multi-carbon (C<sub>2+</sub>) oxygenate and hydrocarbon compounds are desirable value-added fuels or chemicals. Extensive researches have revealed the crucial role of local CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O concentrations (or the adsorption of *CO and *H) close to the electrode/catalyst surface in manipulating multi-carbon generation pathways. In this mini reviews, we mainly summarized the recent progress of this field over the past five years. The modulating strategies for the hydrogen and carbon species ratio can be divided into three categories, i.e., catalyst morphology, electrolyte composition and mass transfer. The effectiveness of the aforementioned strategies in promoting multi-carbon product selectivity was discussed in detail from the perspectives of tuning the local CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O concentrations and the subsequent thermodynamic- and kinetic-controlled *CO and *H ratios. Finally, the critical challenges remaining in balancing the ratio of CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O as well as potential upgrading directions for future research are addressed.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modulated FeWO4 electronic structure via P doping on nitrogen-doped porous carbon for improved oxygen reduction activity in zinc–air batteries","authors":"Yue Gong, Dai-Jie Deng, Huan Wang, Jian-Chun Wu, Lin-Hua Zhu, Cheng Yan, He-Nan Li, Li Xu","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02960-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02960-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As a catalyst of the air cathode in zinc–air batteries, tungstic acid ferrous (FeWO<sub>4</sub>), a nanoscale transition metal tungstate, shows a broad application prospect in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). While FeWO<sub>4</sub> possesses favorable electrochemical properties and thermodynamic stability, its intrinsic semiconductor characteristics result in a relatively slow electron transfer rate, limiting the ORR catalytic activity. In this work, the electronic structure of FeWO<sub>4</sub> is significantly modulated by introducing phosphorus (P) atoms with abundant valence electrons. The P doping can adjust the electronic structure of FeWO<sub>4</sub> and then optimize oxygen-containing intermediates' absorption/desorption efficiency to achieve improved ORR activity. Furthermore, the sodium chloride template is utilized to construct a porous carbon framework for anchoring phosphorus-doped iron tungstate (P–FeWO<sub>4</sub>/PNC). The porous carbon skeleton provides numerous active sites for the absorption/desorption and redox reactions on the P–FeWO<sub>4</sub>/PNC surface and serves as mass transport channels for reactants and intermediates. The P–FeWO<sub>4</sub>/PNC demonstrates ORR performance (<i>E</i><sub>1/2</sub> = 0.86 V vs. RHE). Furthermore, the zinc–air batteries incorporating the P–FeWO<sub>4</sub>/PNC composite demonstrate an increased peak power density (172.2 mW·cm<sup>−2</sup>), high specific capacity (810.1 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup>), and sustained long-term cycling stability lasting up to 240 h. This research not only contributes to the advancement of cost-effective tungsten-based non-precious metallic ORR catalysts, but also guides their utilization in zinc–air batteries.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02958-5
Yi-Yang Li, Hui Liu, Bo Jin, Nan Gao, Xing-You Lang, Qing Jiang
{"title":"Selenide in 3D structure of polyhedra branching out nanotubes for collaborative facilitated conversion and capturing of polysulfide in Li–S batteries","authors":"Yi-Yang Li, Hui Liu, Bo Jin, Nan Gao, Xing-You Lang, Qing Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02958-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02958-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are considered as the promising solution to replace conventional lithium–ion batteries due to satisfactory energy density. In recent times, the LSBs field has been found to face some difficulties in exploring practical applications in which cycling stability and cycle life are awful owing to the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and low sulfur utilization. In this work, by synthesizing Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles onto N-doped carbon (NC) polyhedra interconnected with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), NC@Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub>/CNTs is proposed as a multifunctional sulfur carrier. The Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles fleetly catalyze the conversion of LiPSs and availably immobilize LiPSs. Meanwhile, the NC polyhedral skeleton enhances the electronic conductivity of active sulfur, while the CNTs facilitate Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion and supply a mass of conductive channels. Density-functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate the relevant mechanisms. That is to say, the NC@Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub>/CNTs benefit from the synergistic effect of Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles (highly catalytic ability and strong adsorbability for LiPSs) and the special carbonaceous structure, rapidly converting LiPSs and inhibiting the shuttle of LiPSs. Therefore, lithium–sulfur battery assembled with S/NC@Co<sub>3</sub>Se<sub>4</sub>/CNTs cathode as well as nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon-coated polypropylene (N,S-C/PP) separator possesses a high initial discharge capacity of 1413 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.12C and persistently circulates for 1000 cycles at 1C with a capacity attenuation rate per cycle of 0.034%. This work provides a realistic idea for the use of transition metal selenide in the field of high-performance LSBs.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02956-7
Li-Jun Xu, Xue-Jie Wang, Guo-Yu Tang, Bi-Cheng Zhu, Jia-Guo Yu, Liu-Yang Zhang, Tao Liu
{"title":"NiSe nanoparticles anchored on hollow carbon nanofibers with enhanced rate capability and prolonged cycling durability for sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Li-Jun Xu, Xue-Jie Wang, Guo-Yu Tang, Bi-Cheng Zhu, Jia-Guo Yu, Liu-Yang Zhang, Tao Liu","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02956-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02956-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Abstract</h3><p>Nickel selenides have been studied as potential anode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity. However, the low electrical conductivity and the large volumetric variation during the charging/discharging process greatly reduce the specific capacity and cycling lifespan of the batteries. In this paper, a simple strategy to fabricate NiSe nanoparticles enclosed in carbon hollow nanofibers (NiSe/C@CNF) is proposed, involving the preparation of Ni-precursor nanofibers by electrospinning, the coating of polydopamine and the formation of NiSe/C@CNF by calcination and selenization. The combination of NiSe nanoparticles and porous carbon hollow nanofibers creates a strong conductive environment, which enhances the dynamic ability of sodium-ion transport and improves charge storage capacity. The fabricated NiSe/C@CNF material exhibits excellent performance. It demonstrates a high rate capability, with specific capacities of 406.8 and 300.1 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.1 and 5.0 A·g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. These results highlight the potential of NiSe/C@CNF as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, offering a large capacity and long life.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-22DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02948-7
Meng-Yun Zhang, Yun-Feng Tian, Lu Zou, Jian Pu, Bo Chi
{"title":"Synergistic enhancement of electrochemical performance in reversible solid oxide cells via deficiency-induced oxygen vacancy and nanoparticle generation","authors":"Meng-Yun Zhang, Yun-Feng Tian, Lu Zou, Jian Pu, Bo Chi","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02948-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02948-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To enhance the electrochemical performance of the reversible solid oxide cell (RSOC), a facile way through adopting A-site deficient Pr<sub>0.94</sub>BaCo<sub>1.5</sub>Fe<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>5+<i>δ</i></sub> (PBCF94) as an air electrode for RSOC is reported. The designed A-site Pr-deficient air electrode is expected to provide abundant oxygen vacancies, macroscopic nanoparticle generation, excellent redox properties and oxygen mobility, which ultimately contribute to the enhanced electrocatalytic activity. The results confirm that the RSOC with an A-site deficient air electrode exhibits considerable peak power density up to 1.53 W·cm<sup>−2</sup>, and the desirable electrolysis current density reaches 2.29 A·cm<sup>−2</sup> at 1.5 V and 800 °C. Correspondingly, the RSOC exhibits remarkable long-term reversible stability of 200 h. Thus, the A-site deficient Pr<sub>0.94</sub>BaCo<sub>1.5</sub>Fe<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>5+<i>δ</i></sub> air electrode could be the potential one for RSOC application.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fe doping 1T phase MoS2 with enhanced zinc-ion storage ability and durability for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Jing-Yi Liu, Rong-Jie Zhe, Zhan-Hong Peng, Yi-Hui Song, Lin-Xuan Yang, Chen Qing, Jun-Ling Guo, Jin-Ping Liu","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02963-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02963-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, 1T-MoS<sub>2</sub> has been extensively investigated because of its facile two-dimensional ion-diffusion channels and high electrical conductivity. However, the limited number of available Zn storage sites, i.e., limited capacity, hinders its application because the inserted Zn<sup>2+</sup>, which form strong electrostatic interactions with 1T-MoS<sub>2</sub>, preventing subsequent Zn<sup>2+</sup> insertion. Currently, the approach of enlarging the interlayer distance to reduce electrostatic interactions has been commonly used to enhance the capacity and reduce Zn<sup>2+</sup> migration barriers. However, an enlarged interlayer spacing can weaken the van der Waals force between 1T-MoS<sub>2</sub> monolayers, easily disrupting the structural stability. Herein, to address this issue, an effective strategy based on Fe doping is proposed for 1T-MoS<sub>2</sub> (Fe-1T-MoS<sub>2</sub>). The theoretical calculations reveal that Fe doping can simultaneously moderate the rate of decrease in the adsorption energy after gradually increasing the number of stored atoms, and enhance the electron delocalization on metal-O bonds. Therefore, the experiment results show that Fe doping can simultaneously activate more Zn storage sites, thus enhancing the capacity, and stabilize the structural stability for improved cycling performance. Consequently, Fe-1T-MoS<sub>2</sub> exhibits a larger capacity (189 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.1 A·g<sup>−1</sup>) and superior cycling stability (78% capacity retention after 400 cycles at 2 A·g<sup>−1</sup>) than pure 1T-MoS<sub>2</sub>. This work may open up a new avenue for constructing high-performance MoS<sub>2</sub>-based cathodes.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-20DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02946-9
Ling Qin, Ye Zhou
{"title":"In-depth insights into critical role of aromatic C(sp2)–H on Li+ storage","authors":"Ling Qin, Ye Zhou","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02946-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02946-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of high-sloping-capacity carbons enables the creation of high-power lithium-ion batteries and capacitors (LIBs/LICs). Among the various heteroatom-doped carbon materials, hydrogen-rich carbon appears to be a promising candidate due to its facile synthesis and high capacity for Li<sup>+</sup> storage. Nevertheless, conclusive data are still lacking to elucidate the fundamental function of the hydrogen-terminated groups (C–H configuration) in Li<sup>+</sup> storage. Prof. Lian and his co-workers have utilized an ion-catalyzed self-template method to synthesize the hydrogen-rich carbon nanoribbon (HCNR) with high specific and rate capacity. The HCNR’s Li<sup>+</sup> storage mechanism is clarified by the use of in situ spectroscopy methods, which reveals that the sp<sup>2</sup>-hybridization of the protonated carbon atoms undergoes a highly reversible transition to sp<sup>3</sup>-hybridization for efficient Li<sup>+</sup> ions uptake (<span>({text{C}}left( {{text{sp}}^{2} } right){-}{text{H}} + {text{Li}}^{ + } + {text{e}}^{ - } leftrightarrow {text{C}}left( {{text{sp}}^{3} } right) <_{{{text{Li}}}}^{{text{H}}})</span>), contributing to the dominant high sloping capacity. This sloping characteristic points to a highly capacitance-dominated storage process with fast kinetics, enabling better rate performance. This discovery provides mechanistic insights into the critical function of aromatic C(sp<sup>2</sup>)–H in enhancing Li<sup>+</sup> storage and creates new opportunities for the development of such sloping-type carbons for high-performance rechargeable batteries and capacitors.</p>","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"2020 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-20DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02949-6
You-Xiang Shao, Yuan-Zhong Li, Xue-Qi Lian, Xiao-Ting Che, Qian-Yi Li, Yu-Fa Feng, Hui-Ze Wang, Jin-Yun Liao, Quan-Bing Liu, Hao Li
{"title":"Methanolysis of ammonia borane catalyzed by NiO–CuO heterostructured nanosheets: cooperation of visible light and oxygen vacancy","authors":"You-Xiang Shao, Yuan-Zhong Li, Xue-Qi Lian, Xiao-Ting Che, Qian-Yi Li, Yu-Fa Feng, Hui-Ze Wang, Jin-Yun Liao, Quan-Bing Liu, Hao Li","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02949-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02949-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Developing cost-effective and high-activity catalysts for the methanolysis of ammonia borane (AB) has attracted great attention in the field of hydrogen energy recently. Besides the modification of the electronic structure of the catalysts, external factors such as visible light irradiation can improve the efficiency of hydrogen production as well. In the present study, a <i>Z</i>-scheme heterostructured V<sub>O</sub>–Cu<sub>0.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O catalysts were constructed by introducing a plenteous phase interface and oxygen vacancy (Vo). The catalytic activity of as-prepared V<sub>O</sub>–Cu<sub>0.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O toward AB methanolysis has been improved dramatically with the assistance of visible light irradiation. The turnover frequency (TOF) under visible light irradiation was measured to be 29 mol<sub>H2</sub>·mol<sub>cat.</sub><sup>−1</sup>·min<sup>−1</sup>, which is 1.4 times larger than the TOF in the absence of visible light. Systematic characterization experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations were conducted to unveil the causation of enhanced catalytic activity. The results demonstrated that the enhancement of the catalytic activity of V<sub>O</sub>–Cu<sub>0.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O originated from the electronic structure modification induced by the formation of heterojunctions, the introduction of oxygen vacancies, and the assistance of visible light cooperatively. The formation of heterojunction and the introduction of oxygen vacancies provoked the upshift of the d-band center; while the visible light irradiation induced the photogenerated electrons to transfer from Cu to Ni sites at the interface. Such electron structure modulation is beneficial for the construction of abundant active sites, thereby enhancing the adsorption of methanol on the Ni sites, which is considered as the rate-determine step for the methanolysis of AB. The strong interaction between Ni and O weakened the O–H bond of methanol, accelerating the methanolysis of AB. These results demonstrate the utilization of combined heterojunction, oxygen vacancy, and visible light to explore highly active AB methanolysis catalysts, which should shed light on the exploration of more effective catalysts for AB methanolysis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"270 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-17DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02950-z
Liang Yan, Yong-Hang Chen, Jia-Chun Xie, Hao Li
{"title":"Optimizing heterointerface of NiCoP–Co/MXene with regulated charge distribution via built-in electric field for efficient overall water-splitting","authors":"Liang Yan, Yong-Hang Chen, Jia-Chun Xie, Hao Li","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02950-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02950-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The quest for sustainable energy solutions has intensified the need for efficient water electrolysis techniques, pivotal for hydrogen production. However, developing effective bifunctional electrocatalysts capable of driving the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a formidable challenge. Addressing this, we introduce a novel built-in electric field (BEF) strategy to synthesize NiCoP–Co nanoarrays directly on Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> MXene substrates (NiCoP–Co/MXene). This approach leverages a significant work function difference (Δ<i>Φ</i>), propelling these nanoarrays as adept bifunctional electrocatalysts for comprehensive water splitting. MXene, in this process, plays a dual role. It acts as a conductive support, enhancing the catalyst’s overall conductivity, and facilitates an effective charge transport pathway, ensuring efficient charge transfer. Our study reveals that the BEF induces an electric field at the interface, prompting charge transfer from Co to NiCoP. This transfer modulates asymmetric charge distributions, which intricately control intermediates’ adsorption and desorption dynamics. Such regulation is crucial for enhancing the reaction kinetics of both HER and OER. Furthermore, under oxidative conditions, the NiCoP–Co/MXene catalyst undergoes a structural metamorphosis into Ni(Co) oxides/hydroxides/MXene, increasing OER performance. This research demonstrates the BEF’s role in fine-tuning interfacial charge redistribution and underscores its potential in crafting more sophisticated electrocatalytic designs. The insights gained here could pave the way for the next generation of electrocatalysis, with far-reaching implications for energy conversion and storage technologies.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rare MetalsPub Date : 2024-08-16DOI: 10.1007/s12598-024-02955-8
Zi-Bo Zhao, Nai-Teng Wu, Xi-Ting Wang, Jin Li, Gui-Long Liu, Dong-Lei Guo, Guang Sun, Xian-Ming Liu
{"title":"A general approach to construct alien metal atoms (Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) doped in tin-phthalic acid complex for superior lithium storage","authors":"Zi-Bo Zhao, Nai-Teng Wu, Xi-Ting Wang, Jin Li, Gui-Long Liu, Dong-Lei Guo, Guang Sun, Xian-Ming Liu","doi":"10.1007/s12598-024-02955-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-02955-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tin-based metal organic complexes with breakable coordination bonds, multiple active sites, and high theoretical capacity have attracted wide attentiorials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the inferior electrical conductivity and significant volume changes have limited their electrochemical stability and practical application performance. This work proposes a universal doping strategy for the preparation of tin-phthalic acid complexes (Sn-MOF) doped with metal atoms (Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn). Metal atoms are uniformly dispersed within Sn-MOF for enhancing electrical conductivity and accommodating appropriate volume expansion, resulting in improved rate capability and cycling stability. Additionally, compared to a series of doped Sn-MOF, Zn-doped Sn-MOF exhibits the most exceptional electrochemical performance with a high reversible capacity of 1131 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup> and stable cycling performance at a current density of 0.5 A·g<sup>−1</sup>, delivering a capacity of 1065 mAh·g<sup>−1</sup> after 500 cycles. Zn-doping catalyzes the lithiation reaction between Sn-MOF and Li<sup>+</sup>, promoting their reaction kinetics during the first cycle. Furthermore, the Zn-doped Sn-MOF is inclined to form a thin and stable solid electrolyte interface film to maintain cyclic stability.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":749,"journal":{"name":"Rare Metals","volume":"384 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}