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  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis
  • Nanotechnology

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  • High entropy alloys and metallic glasses are metastable nanomaterials with high reactivity.
  • Their nonequilibrium states are of interest for energy conversion catalysis.
  • Layered high entropy metallic glass (HEMG) represents a novel material in a higher energy state.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel layered high entropy metallic glass (HEMG).
  • To investigate the photothermal catalytic activity and stability of HEMG for CO2 methanation.
  • To elucidate the catalytic mechanism behind HEMG's performance.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of MnNiZrRuCe HEMG.
  • Photothermal catalytic testing for CO2 methanation.
  • Analysis of catalytic activity, rate, and long-term stability.
  • Investigation of the material's internal energy state and free volume.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized MnNiZrRuCe HEMG demonstrated highly enhanced photothermal catalytic activity.
  • An unprecedented CO2 methanation rate of 489 mmol g-1 h-1 at 330 °C was achieved.
  • The HEMG exhibited excellent long-term stability for up to 450 hours.
  • Remarkable activity is attributed to abundant free volume and high internal energy.

Conclusions:

  • HEMG exhibits extraordinary heterolytic H2 dissociation capacity, driving high catalytic activity.
  • The high-entropy effect contributes to the exceptional stability of HEMG.
  • This research offers new insights into HEMG catalytic mechanisms and potential for carbon-negative industries.