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Su Jiang1,2, Dongping Xue1,2, Jia-Nan Zhang1,2
1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China.
Atomically dispersed metal carbon-based catalysts (ADMCs) show promise for green hydrogen production via electrochemical water splitting. This review details strategies for optimizing ADMC structure and active sites to enhance catalytic performance and reduce costs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
- Renewable Energy
Background:
- Hydrogen is a key sustainable fuel for future global energy demands.
- Electrochemical water splitting offers a carbon-emission-free method for high-purity hydrogen production, especially when powered by renewables.
- Commercialization hinges on cost reduction through efficient, economical, and stable electrocatalysts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in synthesizing atomically dispersed metal carbon-based catalysts (ADMCs) for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
- To systematically discuss strategies for microenvironment regulation of ADMC active sites.
- To explore catalytic mechanisms and structure-activity relationships to understand the active origins of ADMCs in HER.
Main Methods:
- Review of recently developed synthesis strategies for ADMCs.
- Systematic summary and discussion of microenvironment regulation techniques, including atomically metal doping and ADMCs supported on nanocrystals.
- Analysis of catalytic mechanisms and structure-activity relationships, focusing on chemical coordination and electronic metal-support interactions.
Main Results:
- ADMCs exhibit high atom utilization, abundant active sites, and fast mass transfer, making them ideal for hydrogen production.
- Strategies like atomic doping and synergistic doping enhance ADMC performance for HER.
- Understanding the electronic and coordination effects is crucial for optimizing ADMC activity.
Conclusions:
- ADMCs are highly promising for efficient and cost-effective hydrogen production.
- Further research is needed on long service life, scalable preparation, and performance in challenging conditions like seawater electrolysis and high current densities.
- Bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial application is essential for realizing the potential of ADMCs in hydrogen energy.
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