Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for ca...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for catalyst design and performance improvement in these applications.In this work,we systematically investigate the HPOR/HPRR mechanisms on low-index Pt surfaces,specifically Pt(111),Pt(100)and Pt(110),through density functional theory(DFT)calculations combined with the computational hydrogen electrode(CHE)model.For HPOR,all the low-index Pt surfaces exhibit a unified potential-determining step(PDS)involving the electrochemical oxidation of hydroperoxyl intermediates(HOO*).The binding free energy of HOO*(Δ_(GHOO*))emerges as an activity descriptor,with Pt(110)exhibiting the highest HPOR activity.The HPRR mechanism follows a chem-electrochemical(C-EC)pathway.The rate-determining step(RDS)of HPRR is either the cleavage of the HO-OH bond(chemical)or the reduction of HO(electrochemical),depending on their respective activation energies.These activation energies are functions of the HO*binding free energy,Δ_(GHO*),establishingΔ_(GHO*)as the descriptor for HPRR activity prediction.Pt(111)and Pt(100)are identified as the most active HPRR catalysts among the studied metal surfaces,although they still experience a significant overpotential.The scaling relationship betweenΔ_(GHOO*)andΔ_(GHO*)reveals a thermodynamic coupling of HPOR and HPRR,explaining their occurrence on Pt surfaces.These findings provide important insights and activity descriptors for both HPOR and HPRR,providing valuable guidance for the design of electrocatalysts in H_(2)O_(2)-related energy applications and fuel cells.展开更多
We report on the growth of CoFe_(2)O_(4)/Pt heterostructure and their magnetotransport properties.The magnetoresistance under high magnetic fields exhibits a sign change when the temperature increases from 5 K to 10 K...We report on the growth of CoFe_(2)O_(4)/Pt heterostructure and their magnetotransport properties.The magnetoresistance under high magnetic fields exhibits a sign change when the temperature increases from 5 K to 10 K.The anomalous Hall resistance decreases as the temperature increases.Furthermore,angle-dependent magnetoresistance indicates that the observed magnetotransport behaviors originate from the competition between the spin Hall magnetoresistance and magnetic proximity effect.展开更多
Preferential oxidation of CO(CO-PROX)in H_(2)-rich streams is highly important for purifying the industrial grade H_(2)used in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells(PEMFC),but it is still limited to a relatively narrow ...Preferential oxidation of CO(CO-PROX)in H_(2)-rich streams is highly important for purifying the industrial grade H_(2)used in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells(PEMFC),but it is still limited to a relatively narrow operation temperature window.In this study,the trace amounts of Cu are used to modify a Pt/Al_(2)O_(3)catalyst.The introduced Cu_(2+)species are atomically anchored on Pt nanoparticles through strong electrostatic adsorption.展开更多
Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious ...Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious metal ions,V_(2)O_(3)spiny hollow nanospheres(pV_(2)O_(3)SHN),was synthe sized through a one-step hydrothermal-as sis ted methodology for the adsorption of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) from the leaching solution of electronic waste.The results reveal that the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy was successfully constructed with a hollow structure and dense spiny morphology.The prepared p-V2O3SHN can effectively remove precious metal ions such as Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ),with the selective capture order being Au(Ⅲ)> Ag(Ⅰ)> Pt(Ⅳ)> Pd(Ⅱ)> other metal ions.This superior adsorption capability can be attributed to the multi-diffusible,intermingled composition,and numerous active sites decorating the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy,facilitating the uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) ions from electronic waste.The Langmuir model provided a better fit for the uptake process,revealing maximum uptake capacities of 833.33 mg/g for Au(Ⅲ),370.37 mg/g for Ag(Ⅰ),42.01 mg/g for Pd(Ⅱ),and 77.51 mg/g for Pt(Ⅳ) on p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN.Remarkably,p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN exhibited a robust affinity for the adsorbate due to the presence of surface defects and reduction reactions.The new p-V2O3SHN also demonstrated good reusability for three sorption cycles,highlighting its potential for electronic waste treatment.Due to its facile synthesis and excellent efficiency,hierarchical p-V2O3SHN presents itself as a promising candidate for the selective uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pt(Ⅳ),and Pd(Ⅱ) from electronic waste.展开更多
基金Supported by the Shanxi Province Grant(202203021212007,2023SHB003).
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))oxidation and reduction reactions(HPOR/HPRR)are pivotal in various innovative electrochemical energy conversion devices.A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is critical for catalyst design and performance improvement in these applications.In this work,we systematically investigate the HPOR/HPRR mechanisms on low-index Pt surfaces,specifically Pt(111),Pt(100)and Pt(110),through density functional theory(DFT)calculations combined with the computational hydrogen electrode(CHE)model.For HPOR,all the low-index Pt surfaces exhibit a unified potential-determining step(PDS)involving the electrochemical oxidation of hydroperoxyl intermediates(HOO*).The binding free energy of HOO*(Δ_(GHOO*))emerges as an activity descriptor,with Pt(110)exhibiting the highest HPOR activity.The HPRR mechanism follows a chem-electrochemical(C-EC)pathway.The rate-determining step(RDS)of HPRR is either the cleavage of the HO-OH bond(chemical)or the reduction of HO(electrochemical),depending on their respective activation energies.These activation energies are functions of the HO*binding free energy,Δ_(GHO*),establishingΔ_(GHO*)as the descriptor for HPRR activity prediction.Pt(111)and Pt(100)are identified as the most active HPRR catalysts among the studied metal surfaces,although they still experience a significant overpotential.The scaling relationship betweenΔ_(GHOO*)andΔ_(GHO*)reveals a thermodynamic coupling of HPOR and HPRR,explaining their occurrence on Pt surfaces.These findings provide important insights and activity descriptors for both HPOR and HPRR,providing valuable guidance for the design of electrocatalysts in H_(2)O_(2)-related energy applications and fuel cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62525406,T2394473,624B2070,and 62274085)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1402404)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2024ZD0301300)。
文摘We report on the growth of CoFe_(2)O_(4)/Pt heterostructure and their magnetotransport properties.The magnetoresistance under high magnetic fields exhibits a sign change when the temperature increases from 5 K to 10 K.The anomalous Hall resistance decreases as the temperature increases.Furthermore,angle-dependent magnetoresistance indicates that the observed magnetotransport behaviors originate from the competition between the spin Hall magnetoresistance and magnetic proximity effect.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3504200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20326 and 22376063)+4 种基金the fund of the National Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology(No.NELMS2020A05)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe funding received from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 897197.Y.L.(CSC No.202006740085)is grateful for thegrant from the China Scholarship Councilthe ICREA Academia program and grants MICINN/FEDER PID2021124572OB-C31 and GC 2021 SGR 01061part of Maria de Maeztu Units of Excellence Programme CEX2023-001300-M/funded by MCIN/AEI/https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033
文摘Preferential oxidation of CO(CO-PROX)in H_(2)-rich streams is highly important for purifying the industrial grade H_(2)used in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells(PEMFC),but it is still limited to a relatively narrow operation temperature window.In this study,the trace amounts of Cu are used to modify a Pt/Al_(2)O_(3)catalyst.The introduced Cu_(2+)species are atomically anchored on Pt nanoparticles through strong electrostatic adsorption.
基金supported by the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment,Harbin Institute of Technology(No.ES202306).
文摘Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious metal ions,V_(2)O_(3)spiny hollow nanospheres(pV_(2)O_(3)SHN),was synthe sized through a one-step hydrothermal-as sis ted methodology for the adsorption of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) from the leaching solution of electronic waste.The results reveal that the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy was successfully constructed with a hollow structure and dense spiny morphology.The prepared p-V2O3SHN can effectively remove precious metal ions such as Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ),with the selective capture order being Au(Ⅲ)> Ag(Ⅰ)> Pt(Ⅳ)> Pd(Ⅱ)> other metal ions.This superior adsorption capability can be attributed to the multi-diffusible,intermingled composition,and numerous active sites decorating the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy,facilitating the uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) ions from electronic waste.The Langmuir model provided a better fit for the uptake process,revealing maximum uptake capacities of 833.33 mg/g for Au(Ⅲ),370.37 mg/g for Ag(Ⅰ),42.01 mg/g for Pd(Ⅱ),and 77.51 mg/g for Pt(Ⅳ) on p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN.Remarkably,p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN exhibited a robust affinity for the adsorbate due to the presence of surface defects and reduction reactions.The new p-V2O3SHN also demonstrated good reusability for three sorption cycles,highlighting its potential for electronic waste treatment.Due to its facile synthesis and excellent efficiency,hierarchical p-V2O3SHN presents itself as a promising candidate for the selective uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pt(Ⅳ),and Pd(Ⅱ) from electronic waste.
