Optimizing the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics requires precise control of intermediate adsorption at active sites,which can be achieved through orbital engineering by regulating the electronic structure.This s...Optimizing the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics requires precise control of intermediate adsorption at active sites,which can be achieved through orbital engineering by regulating the electronic structure.This study addresses the challenge by exploring how modulation of the 3d-orbital electronic structure of FeN_(4) active sites influences ORR electrocatalysis.To realize this,a catalyst composed of Fe_(3)C nanoparticles and FeN_(4) single atoms anchored on carbon black(Fe_(3)C-FeN_(4)/CB)was synthesized via a synergistic strategy of spatial confinement and atmosphere control.This unique heterostructure creates interfaces between Fe_(3)C and FeN_(4) that modulate the electronic configuration of the FeN_(4) center,transforming its geometry from square-planar to quasi-octahedral.Spectroscopic characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal that this orbital modulation results in a downward shift of the Fe dband center,altering the reaction pathway and lowering the energy barrier for ORR.Consequently,the Fe_(3)C-FeN_(4)/CB catalyst exhibits outstanding ORR activity,four-electron selectivity,excellent methanol tolerance,and remarkable electrochemical stability.When applied in a zinc-air battery,it achieves a peak power density of 178.4 mW cm^(-2)and superior cycling stability compared to commercial Pt/C catalysts.This work provides valuable insights into heterointerface-induced orbital modulation as a promising design principle for high-performance ORR electrocatalysts.展开更多
The development of high-performance non-precious metal-based robust bifunctional electrocatalyst for both hydrogen evolution reaction(HER) and oxygen evolution reactions(OER) in alkaline media is essential for the ele...The development of high-performance non-precious metal-based robust bifunctional electrocatalyst for both hydrogen evolution reaction(HER) and oxygen evolution reactions(OER) in alkaline media is essential for the electrochemical overall water splitting technologies. Herein, we demonstrate that the HER/OER performance of Co Se_(2)can be significantly enhanced by tuning the 3d-orbital electron filling degree through Mo doping. Both density functional theory(DFT) calculations and experimental results imply that the doping of Mo with higher proportion of the unoccupied d-orbital(P_(un)) could not only serve as the active center for water adsorption to enhance the water molecule activation, but also modulate the electronic structures of Co metal center leading to the optimized adsorption strength of*H. As expected, the obtained Mo-Co Se_(2)exhibits a remarkable bifunctional performance with overpotential of only 85 m V for HER and 245 m V for OER to achieve the current density of 10 m A/cm^(2)in alkaline media.This work will provide a valuable insight to design highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst towards HER and OER.展开更多
Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large vol...Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large volume expansion,and high ion-diffusion energy barriers.Herein,the nitrogen-doped carbon confined ZnTe polyhedron heterostructure(ZnTe/NC)is proposed,exploiting its orbital rehybridization and the realignment of energy level to improve storage performance.Systematic ex situ/in situ characterizations and simulations demonstrated that the elaborate ZnTe/NC offers abundant electron/ion transport pathways,accelerates Na^(+)diffusion kinetics,and alleviates huge volume expansion.Notably,the nitrogen-doped carbon-support interaction induced via electron transfer between ZnTe sites and support elevates the energy level of Zn 3d orbital,greatly enhancing ion adsorption capability and reducing the ion diffusion barrier.As a result,the ZnTe/NC anode delivers a high discharge capacity of 470.5 mAh g^(−1)and long cycling durability over 1000 cycles.This work uncovers that optimizing sodium ion adsorption and diffusion via d-orbital energy level modulation enabled by nitrogen-doped support interaction is an effective method for developing high-performance transition metal telluride anodes for alkali ion storage.展开更多
Practical application of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is hindered by the migration of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs),sluggish conversion kinetics,and anode instability.In these regards,with a novel strategy focusing on ...Practical application of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is hindered by the migration of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs),sluggish conversion kinetics,and anode instability.In these regards,with a novel strategy focusing on the selective elevation of d-orbitals,Mn/Fe dual-atom catalysts(MnFe DACs)embedded in Ndoped carbon frameworks are designed.Theoretical calculations reveal that energy levels of d_(z2),d_(zx),and d_(yz)orbitals participating in d-p hybridization are elevated closer to the Fermi level at both Mn and Fe sites,thereby reducing orbital occupancy in antibonding states.Consequently,these electronic features via the selective d-orbital elevation enable enhanced adsorption strength toward intermediate LiPSs and accelerate redox reaction during cell operation.Also,the MnFe DAC improves anode stability by regulating Li-ion flux with its lithiophilic active sites.Specifically,the cell equipped with MnFe DAC-modified separator maintains a capacity of 758.4 mAh g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C.Notably,the cell demonstrates a high initial capacity of 822.7 mAh g^(-1)with only 0.047%decay rate over 1000 cycles at 1 C.Even under high sulfur-loading(5.0 mg cm^(-2))and low electrolyte-to-sulfur(E/S)ratio(6μL mg^(-1)),a high initial areal capacity of 4.94 m Ah cm^(-2)with 92.5%retention after 50 cycles at 0.1 C is achieved.This study provides guidelines on selective modulation of d-orbitals in DACs for high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22272105 and 22572118)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.23ZR1423900)。
文摘Optimizing the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics requires precise control of intermediate adsorption at active sites,which can be achieved through orbital engineering by regulating the electronic structure.This study addresses the challenge by exploring how modulation of the 3d-orbital electronic structure of FeN_(4) active sites influences ORR electrocatalysis.To realize this,a catalyst composed of Fe_(3)C nanoparticles and FeN_(4) single atoms anchored on carbon black(Fe_(3)C-FeN_(4)/CB)was synthesized via a synergistic strategy of spatial confinement and atmosphere control.This unique heterostructure creates interfaces between Fe_(3)C and FeN_(4) that modulate the electronic configuration of the FeN_(4) center,transforming its geometry from square-planar to quasi-octahedral.Spectroscopic characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal that this orbital modulation results in a downward shift of the Fe dband center,altering the reaction pathway and lowering the energy barrier for ORR.Consequently,the Fe_(3)C-FeN_(4)/CB catalyst exhibits outstanding ORR activity,four-electron selectivity,excellent methanol tolerance,and remarkable electrochemical stability.When applied in a zinc-air battery,it achieves a peak power density of 178.4 mW cm^(-2)and superior cycling stability compared to commercial Pt/C catalysts.This work provides valuable insights into heterointerface-induced orbital modulation as a promising design principle for high-performance ORR electrocatalysts.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21972107)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20191186)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (No. 2020CFA095)。
文摘The development of high-performance non-precious metal-based robust bifunctional electrocatalyst for both hydrogen evolution reaction(HER) and oxygen evolution reactions(OER) in alkaline media is essential for the electrochemical overall water splitting technologies. Herein, we demonstrate that the HER/OER performance of Co Se_(2)can be significantly enhanced by tuning the 3d-orbital electron filling degree through Mo doping. Both density functional theory(DFT) calculations and experimental results imply that the doping of Mo with higher proportion of the unoccupied d-orbital(P_(un)) could not only serve as the active center for water adsorption to enhance the water molecule activation, but also modulate the electronic structures of Co metal center leading to the optimized adsorption strength of*H. As expected, the obtained Mo-Co Se_(2)exhibits a remarkable bifunctional performance with overpotential of only 85 m V for HER and 245 m V for OER to achieve the current density of 10 m A/cm^(2)in alkaline media.This work will provide a valuable insight to design highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst towards HER and OER.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402298,52172224,52302240)Science and Technology Correspondent Project of Tianjin(24YDTPJC00240)+1 种基金the Macao Young Scholars Program(AM2023011)the Yuanguang Scholars Program,Hebei University of Technology(282022554).
文摘Zinc telluride(ZnTe)with high density and low cost is considered as promising anode for sodium-ion batteries.However,ZnTe suffers from continuous capacity degradation owing to the low electronic conductivity,large volume expansion,and high ion-diffusion energy barriers.Herein,the nitrogen-doped carbon confined ZnTe polyhedron heterostructure(ZnTe/NC)is proposed,exploiting its orbital rehybridization and the realignment of energy level to improve storage performance.Systematic ex situ/in situ characterizations and simulations demonstrated that the elaborate ZnTe/NC offers abundant electron/ion transport pathways,accelerates Na^(+)diffusion kinetics,and alleviates huge volume expansion.Notably,the nitrogen-doped carbon-support interaction induced via electron transfer between ZnTe sites and support elevates the energy level of Zn 3d orbital,greatly enhancing ion adsorption capability and reducing the ion diffusion barrier.As a result,the ZnTe/NC anode delivers a high discharge capacity of 470.5 mAh g^(−1)and long cycling durability over 1000 cycles.This work uncovers that optimizing sodium ion adsorption and diffusion via d-orbital energy level modulation enabled by nitrogen-doped support interaction is an effective method for developing high-performance transition metal telluride anodes for alkali ion storage.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(RS-2024-00355916)by the NRF grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(RS-2021-NR060090)by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(RS-2024-00419413,HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)。
文摘Practical application of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is hindered by the migration of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs),sluggish conversion kinetics,and anode instability.In these regards,with a novel strategy focusing on the selective elevation of d-orbitals,Mn/Fe dual-atom catalysts(MnFe DACs)embedded in Ndoped carbon frameworks are designed.Theoretical calculations reveal that energy levels of d_(z2),d_(zx),and d_(yz)orbitals participating in d-p hybridization are elevated closer to the Fermi level at both Mn and Fe sites,thereby reducing orbital occupancy in antibonding states.Consequently,these electronic features via the selective d-orbital elevation enable enhanced adsorption strength toward intermediate LiPSs and accelerate redox reaction during cell operation.Also,the MnFe DAC improves anode stability by regulating Li-ion flux with its lithiophilic active sites.Specifically,the cell equipped with MnFe DAC-modified separator maintains a capacity of 758.4 mAh g^(-1)after 400 cycles at 0.5 C.Notably,the cell demonstrates a high initial capacity of 822.7 mAh g^(-1)with only 0.047%decay rate over 1000 cycles at 1 C.Even under high sulfur-loading(5.0 mg cm^(-2))and low electrolyte-to-sulfur(E/S)ratio(6μL mg^(-1)),a high initial areal capacity of 4.94 m Ah cm^(-2)with 92.5%retention after 50 cycles at 0.1 C is achieved.This study provides guidelines on selective modulation of d-orbitals in DACs for high-performance Li-S batteries.
