Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by ...Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by single-atom catalysts(SACs),which exhibit unique and intricate interactions between atomically dispersed metal atoms and their supports.Recently,bimetallic SACs(bimSACs)have garnered significant attention for leveraging the synergistic functions of two metal ions coordinated on appropriately designed supports.BimSACs offer an avenue for rich metal–metal and metal–support cooperativity,potentially addressing current limitations of SACs in effectively furnishing transformations which involve synchronous proton–electron exchanges,substrate activation with reversible redox cycles,simultaneous multi-electron transfer,regulation of spin states,tuning of electronic properties,and cyclic transition states with low activation energies.This review aims to encapsulate the growing advancements in bimSACs,with an emphasis on their pivotal role in hydrogen generation via water splitting.We subsequently delve into advanced experimental methodologies for the elaborate characterization of SACs,elucidate their electronic properties,and discuss their local coordination environment.Overall,we present comprehensive discussion on the deployment of bimSACs in both hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,the two half-reactions of the water electrolysis process.展开更多
This paper reports an experimental investigation on the flow of a water entry cavity formed with a water jet cavitator.To investigate the formation characteristics,systematic water entry experiments were conducted in ...This paper reports an experimental investigation on the flow of a water entry cavity formed with a water jet cavitator.To investigate the formation characteristics,systematic water entry experiments were conducted in a water tank under different water jet rates,entry velocities,entry angles,and nozzle diameters.The formation mechanism of the water entry cavity was also analyzed.Results indicate that before the model impacts the water surface for water entry with a water jet cavitator,a gas bubble is created,and its width increases as the model approaches the water surface.Moreover,the length of the water jet gradually reduces to zero due to the increase in the static pressure of the water.The formation of the cavity is directly correlated with the location of the stagnation point moving downstream from the far field of the water jet to the exit of the water jet nozzle with the increasing entry depth.The dominant parameter is the momentum ratio of the water jet and quiescent water.展开更多
This study investigates the hydrodynamic process of a cylinder ejected from the water’s surface through high-speed camera experiments.Using digital image processing methods,the images obtained through experiments are...This study investigates the hydrodynamic process of a cylinder ejected from the water’s surface through high-speed camera experiments.Using digital image processing methods,the images obtained through experiments are processed and analyzed.Although the dynamics of rising buoyant cylinders have been thoroughly investigated,the pop-up height of the cylinders has not been extensively explored.Statistical analysis of the kinematic and dynamic data of cylinders is conducted.Research has shown that after the cylinder rises,it pops out of the water’s surface.Within the experimental range,the pop-up height of the cylinder is related to the release depth.Furthermore,the pop-up height and release depth of the cylinder vary linearly under vertical release conditions.Under horizontal release conditions,the relationship between pop-up height and release depth shows irregular changes mainly because of the unstable shedding of the wake vortex.展开更多
Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree...Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree species,has rarely been quantified in forest systems.Method:In this study,dual stable isotopes and the Li-6400 portable photosynthesis system were used to determine the water sources of a mixed conifer(Pinus massoniana)and broadleaf(Quercus acutissima)forest and changes in hydraulic characteristics during the dry and wet seasons in a southern hilly region of China.Results:Although the hydraulic characteristics of P.massoniana were lower than those of Q.acutissima,it maintained a stable water source from the deep soil layer and a higher stomatal conductance(Gs),leading to a higher transpiration rate(Tr)during the growing seasons.Q.acutissima mainly absorbed water from deeper soil layers in the dry season and took up from shallow soil layers in the wet season.Its Gs values exhibited sensitivity to precipitation,while it maintained a lower Tr value during the growing seasons.The excessive water-use strategy observed in P.massoniana may confer weak drought-tolerance during higher frequency and more intense extreme precipitation events,whereas Q.acutissima may exhibit better ecological adaption to precipitation changes.Conclusions:The overlap of water niches in mixed forests did not appear to affect the coexistence of tree species.The present study provides insights into reforestation and water management in the southern hilly regions of China.展开更多
This study presents a novel method to fabricate metal-decorated,sulfur-doped layered double hydroxides(M/SLDH)through spontaneous redox and sulfurization processes.The developed Ag/SLDH and Pt/SLDH catalysts with abun...This study presents a novel method to fabricate metal-decorated,sulfur-doped layered double hydroxides(M/SLDH)through spontaneous redox and sulfurization processes.The developed Ag/SLDH and Pt/SLDH catalysts with abundant heterogeneous interfaces and hierarchical nanostructures demonstrated outstanding oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance,achieving low overpotentials of 212 and 35 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH,respectively.As both anode and cathode in water splitting,they required only 1.47 V to reach 10 mA cm^(-2)and exhibited high structural robustness,maintaining stability at 1000 mA cm^(-2)for 300 h.In-situ Raman analysis revealed that the synergistic effects of metal nanoparticles and S doping significantly promote the transformation into the S-Co1-xFexOOH layer,which serves as the active phase for water oxidation.Additionally,ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy(UPS)and density functional theory(DFT)analyses indicated that incorporating metal nanoparticles and S doping increase electron density near the Fermi level and reduce reaction energy barriers,thus enhancing intrinsic OER and HER activities.This study provides a scalable strategy for synthesizing high-performance electrocatalysts for water splitting,with promising potential for broader applications.展开更多
The reasonable design of material morphology and eco-friendly electrocatalysts are essential to highly efficient water splitting.It is proposed that a promising strategy effectively regulates the electronic structure ...The reasonable design of material morphology and eco-friendly electrocatalysts are essential to highly efficient water splitting.It is proposed that a promising strategy effectively regulates the electronic structure of the d-orbitals of CoP using cerium doping in this paper,thus significantly improving the intrinsic property and conductivity of CoP for water splitting.As a result,the as-synthesize porous Ce-doped CoP micro-polyhedron composite derived from Ce-ZIF-67 as bifunctional electrocatalytic materials exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance in both the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),overpotentials of about 152 mV for HER at 10 mA cm^(-2)and about 352 mV for OER at 50 mA cm^(-2),and especially it shows outstanding long-term stability.Besides,an alkaline electrolyzer,using Ce0.04Co0.96P electrocatalyst as both the anode and cathode,delivers a cell voltage value of1.55 V at the current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).The calculation results of the density functional theory(DFT)demonstrate that the introduction of an appropriate amount of Ce into CoP can enhance the conductivity,and can induce the electronic modulation to regulate the selective adsorption of reaction intermediates on catalytic surface and the formation of O*intermediates(CoOOH),which exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic performance.This study provides novel insights into the design of an extraordinary performance water-splitting of the multicomponent electrocatalysts.展开更多
The development of flexible zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)faces a threeway trade-off among the ionic conductivity,Zn^(2+)mobility,and the electrochemical stability of hydrogel electrolytes.To address this challenge,we desig...The development of flexible zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)faces a threeway trade-off among the ionic conductivity,Zn^(2+)mobility,and the electrochemical stability of hydrogel electrolytes.To address this challenge,we designed a cationic hydrogel named PAPTMA to holistically improve the reversibility of ZIBs.The long cationic branch chains in the polymeric matrix construct express pathways for rapid Zn^(2+)transport through an ionic repulsion mechanism,achieving simultaneously high Zn^(2+)transference number(0.79)and high ionic conductivity(28.7 mS cm−1).Additionally,the reactivity of water in the PAPTMA hydrogels is significantly inhibited,thus possessing a strong resistance to parasitic reactions.Mechanical characterization further reveals the superior tensile and adhesion strength of PAPTMA.Leveraging these properties,symmetric batteries employing PAPTMA hydrogel deliver exceeding 6000 h of reversible cycling at 1 mA cm^(−2) and maintain stable operation for 1000 h with a discharge of depth of 71%.When applied in 4×4 cm2 pouch cells with MnO_(2) as the cathode material,the device demonstrates remarkable operational stability and mechanical robustness through 150 cycles.This work presents an eclectic strategy for designing advanced hydrogels that combine high ionic conductivity,enhanced Zn^(2+)mobility,and strong resistance to parasitic reactions,paving the way for long-lasting flexible ZIBs.展开更多
Small modular reactors have received widespread attention owing to their inherent safety,low investment,and flexibility.Small pressurized water reactors(SPWRs)have become important candidates for SMRs owing to their h...Small modular reactors have received widespread attention owing to their inherent safety,low investment,and flexibility.Small pressurized water reactors(SPWRs)have become important candidates for SMRs owing to their high technological maturity.Since the Fukushima accident,research on accident-tolerant fuels(ATFs),which are more resistant to serious accidents than conventional fuels,has gradually increased.This study analyzes the neutronics and thermal hydraulics of an SPWR(ACPR50S)for different ATFs,BeO+UO_(2)−SiC,BeO+UO_(2)−FeCrAl,U_(3)Si_(2)−SiC,and U_(3)Si_(2)−FeCrAl,based on a PWR fuel management code,the Bamboo-C deterministic code.In the steady state,the burnup calculations,reactivity coefficients,power and temperature distributions,and control rod reactivity worth were studied.The transients of the control rod ejection accident for the two control rods with the maximum and minimum reactivity worth were analyzed.The results showed that 5%B-10 enrichment in the wet annular burnable absorbers assembly can effectively reduce the initial reactivity and end-of-life reactivity penalty.The BeO+UO2−SiC core exhibited superior neutronic characteristics in terms of burnup and negative temperature reactivity compared with the other three cases owing to the strong moderation ability of BeO+UO_(2)and low neutron absorption of SiC.However,the U_(3)Si_(2)core had a marginally better power-flattening effect than BeO+UO_(2),and the differential worth of each control rod group was similar between different ATFs.During the transient of a control rod ejection,the changes in the fuel temperature,coolant temperature,and coolant density were similar.The maximum difference was less than 10℃ for the fuel temperature and 2℃ for the coolant temperature.展开更多
Combining water electrolysis and rechargeable battery technologies into a single system holds great promise for the co-production of hydrogen (H_(2)) and electricity.However,the design and development of such systems ...Combining water electrolysis and rechargeable battery technologies into a single system holds great promise for the co-production of hydrogen (H_(2)) and electricity.However,the design and development of such systems is still in its infancy.Herein,an integrated hydrogen-oxygen (O_(2))-electricity co-production system featuring a bipolar membrane-assisted decoupled electrolyzer and a Na-Zn ion battery was established with sodium nickelhexacyanoferrate (NaNiHCF) and Zn^(2+)/Zn as dual redox electrodes.The decoupled electrolyzer enables to produce H_(2)and O_(2)in different time and space with almost 100%Faradaic efficiency at 100 mA cm^(-2).Then,the charged NaNiHCF and Zn electrodes after the electrolysis processes formed a Na-Zn ion battery,which can generate electricity with an average cell voltage of 1.75 V at 10 m A cm^(-2).By connecting Si photovoltaics with the modular electrochemical device,a well-matched solar driven system was built to convert the intermittent solar energy into hydrogen and electric energy with a solar to hydrogen-electricity efficiency of 16.7%,demonstrating the flexible storage and conversion of renewables.展开更多
While unitized regenerative fuel cells(URFCs)are promising for renewable energy storage,their efficient operation requires simultaneous water management and gas transport,which is challenging from the standpoint of wa...While unitized regenerative fuel cells(URFCs)are promising for renewable energy storage,their efficient operation requires simultaneous water management and gas transport,which is challenging from the standpoint of water management.Herein,a novel approach is introduced for examining the alignment hydrophilic pattern of a Ti porous transport layer(PTL)with the flow field of a bipolar plate(BP).UV/ozone patterning and is employed to impart amphiphilic characteristics to the hydrophobic silanized Ti PTL,enabling low-cost and scalable fabrication.The hydrophilic pattern and its alignment with the BP are comprehensively analyzed using electrochemical methods and computational simulations.Notably,the serpentine-patterned(SP)Ti PTL,wherein the hydrophilic channel is directly aligned with the serpentine flow field of the BP,effectively enhances oxygen removal in the water electrolyzer(WE)mode and mitigates water flooding in the fuel cell(FC)mode,ensuring uninterrupted water and gas flow.Further,URFCs with SP configuration exhibit remarkable performance in the WE and FC modes,achieving a significantly improved round-trip efficiency of 25.7%at 2 A cm^(−2).展开更多
The stable nanobubbles adhered to mineral surfaces may facilitate their efficient separation via flotation in the mining industry.However,the state of nanobubbles on mineral solid surfaces is still elusive.In this stu...The stable nanobubbles adhered to mineral surfaces may facilitate their efficient separation via flotation in the mining industry.However,the state of nanobubbles on mineral solid surfaces is still elusive.In this study,molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are employed to examine mineral-like model surfaces with varying degrees of hydrophobicity,modulated by surface charges,to elucidate the adsorption behavior of nanobubbles at the interface.Our findings not only contribute to the fundamental understanding of nanobubbles but also have potential applications in the mining industry.We observed that as the surface charge increases,the contact angle of the nanobubbles increases accordingly with shape transformation from a pancake-like gas film to a cap-like shape,and ultimately forming a stable nanobubble upon an ordered water monolayer.When the solid–water interactions are weak with a small partial charge,the hydrophobic gas(N_(2))molecules accumulate near the solid surfaces.However,we have found,for the first time,that gas molecules assemble a nanobubble on the water monolayer adjacent to the solid surfaces with large partial charges.Such phenomena are attributed to the formation of a hydrophobic water monolayer with a hydrogen bond network structure near the surface.展开更多
For the purpose of satisfying high demands for taste,color,flavor,and storage of meat products,water retention agents(WRAs)play an important role.Phosphate has been widely used as an attractive functional material for...For the purpose of satisfying high demands for taste,color,flavor,and storage of meat products,water retention agents(WRAs)play an important role.Phosphate has been widely used as an attractive functional material for water retention in current practical applications.However,excessive phosphate addition and longterm consumption may be harmful impacts on health and the environment.Therefore,it is vital to develop safe and efficient phosphate-free WRAs for further improving water-holding capacity(WHC)efficacy and edible safety,especially in meat products.In particular,sugar water retention agents(SWRAs)are increasingly popular because of their perfect safety,excellent WHC,and superior biological properties.This review discusses the inducements and mechanisms underlying water loss in meat products.In addition,we focused on the research progresses and related mechanisms of SWRAs in the WHC of meat products and its unique biological functions,as well as the extraction technology.Finally,the future application and development of SWRA were prospected.展开更多
Seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production faces inherent challenges, including side reactions, corrosion, and scaling, stemming from the intricate composition of seawater. In response, researchers have turned to c...Seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production faces inherent challenges, including side reactions, corrosion, and scaling, stemming from the intricate composition of seawater. In response, researchers have turned to continuous water splitting using forward osmosis(FO)-driven seawater desalination. However, the necessity of a neutral electrolyte hampers this strategy due to the limited current density and scarcity of precious metals. Herein, this study applies alkali-durable FO membranes to enable self-sustaining seawater splitting, which can selectively withdraw water molecules, from seawater, via concentration gradient. The membranes demonstrates outstanding perm-selectivity of water/ions(~5830 mol mol^(-1)) during month-long alkaline resistance tests, preventing electrolyte leaching(>97% OHàretention) while maintaining ~95%water balance(V_(FO)= V_(electrolysis)) via preserved concentration gradient for consistent forward-osmosis influx of water molecules. With the consistent electrolyte environment protected by the polyamide FO membranes, the Ni Fe-Ar-P catalyst exhibits promising performance: a sustain current density of 360 m A cmà2maintained at the cell voltage of 2.10 V and 2.15 V for 360 h in the offshore seawater, preventing Cl/Br corrosion(98% rejection) and Mg/Ca passivation(99.6% rejection). This research marks a significant advancement towards efficient and durable seawater-based hydrogen production.展开更多
Transition metal-based compounds can serve as pre-catalysts to obtain genuine oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts in the form of oxyhydroxides through electrochemical activation.However,the role and existen...Transition metal-based compounds can serve as pre-catalysts to obtain genuine oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts in the form of oxyhydroxides through electrochemical activation.However,the role and existence form of leached oxygen anions are still controversial.Herein,we selected iron selenite-wrapped hydrated nickel molybdate(denoted as NiMoO/FeSeO)as a pre-catalyst to study the oxyanion effect.It is surprising to find that SeO_(2)-exists in the catalyst in the form of intercalation,which is different from previous studies that suggest that anions are doped with residual elements after electrochemical activation,or adsorbed on the catalyst surface.The experiment and theoretical calculations show that the existence of SeO_(4)^(2-)intercalation effectively adjusts the electronic structure of NiFeOOH,promotes intramolecular electron transfer and O-O release,and thus lowers the reaction energy barrier.As expected,the synthesized NiFeOOH-SeO only needs 202 and 285 mV to attain 100 and 1000 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH.Further,the anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer(AEMWE)consisting of NiFeOOHSeO anode and Pt/C cathode can reach 1 A cm^(-2)at 1.70 V and no significant attenuation within 300 h.Our findings provide insights into the mechanism,by which the intercalated oxyanions enhance the OER performance of NiFeOOH,thereby facilitating large-scale hydrogen production through AEMWE.展开更多
As intelligent sensors for marine applications rapidly advance,there is a growing emphasis on developing efficient,low-cost,and sustainable power sources to enhance their performance.With the continuous development of...As intelligent sensors for marine applications rapidly advance,there is a growing emphasis on developing efficient,low-cost,and sustainable power sources to enhance their performance.With the continuous development of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),known for their simple structure and versatile operational modes,these devices exhibit promising technological potential and have garnered extensive attention from a broad spectrum of researchers.The single-electrode mode of TENGs presents an effective means to harness eco-friendly energy sourced from flowing water.In this study,the factors affecting the output performance were investigated using different structures of single-electrode solid-liquid TENGs placed in a circulating water tank.In addition,the solid‒liquid contact process was numerically simulated using the COMSOL Multiphysics software,and significant potential energy changes were obtained for the solid‒liquid contact and liquid flow processes.Finally,the energy generated is collected and converted to power several light-emitting diodes,demonstrating that solid‒liquid TENGs can generate effective electrical power in a flowing water environment.Through several experimental investigations,we finally determined that the flow rate of the liquid,the thickness of the friction electrode material,and the contact area have the most significant effect on the output efficiency of TENGs in the form of flowing water,which provides a guide for improving their performance in the future.展开更多
The Stokes–Einstein–Debye(SED) relation in TIP5P water is tested with the original formula and its variants within the temperature range 240–390 K. The results indicate that although the variants explicitly break d...The Stokes–Einstein–Debye(SED) relation in TIP5P water is tested with the original formula and its variants within the temperature range 240–390 K. The results indicate that although the variants explicitly break down, the original SED relation is almost valid. Compared with the Stokes–Einstein relation, no explicit decoupling is observed in translational and rotational motion. Variation of the effective hydrodynamic radius is critical to testing the validity of the SED relation.展开更多
The state-of-the-art anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers(AEMWEs)require highly stable electrodes for prolonged operation.The stability of the electrode is closely linked to the effective evacuation of H_(2) or...The state-of-the-art anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers(AEMWEs)require highly stable electrodes for prolonged operation.The stability of the electrode is closely linked to the effective evacuation of H_(2) or O_(2) gas generated from electrode surface during the electrolysis.In this study,we prepared a superhydrophilic electrode by depositing porous nickel–iron nanoparticles on annealed TiO_(2) nanotubes(NiFe/ATNT)for rapid outgassing of such nonpolar gases.The super-hydrophilic NiFe/ATNT electrode exhibited an overpotential of 235 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2) for oxygen evolution reaction in 1.0 M KOH solution,and was utilized as the anode in the AEMWE to achieve a current density of 1.67 A cm^(−2) at 1.80 V.In addition,the AEMWE with NiFe/ATNT electrode,which enables effective outgassing,showed record stability for 1500 h at 0.50 A cm^(−2) under harsh temperature conditions of 80±3℃.展开更多
The maneuverability and stealth of aerial-aquatic vehicles(AAVs)is of significant importance for future integrated air-sea combat missions.To improve the maneuverability and stealth of AAVs near the water surface,this...The maneuverability and stealth of aerial-aquatic vehicles(AAVs)is of significant importance for future integrated air-sea combat missions.To improve the maneuverability and stealth of AAVs near the water surface,this paper proposed a high-maneuverability skipping motion strategy for the tandem twin-rotor AAV,inspired by the motion behavior of the flying fish to avoid aquatic and aerial predators near the water surface.The novel tandem twin-rotor AAV was employed as the research subject and a strategybased ADRC control method for validation,comparing it with a strategy-based PID control method.The results indicate that both control methods enable the designed AAV to achieve high stealth and maneuverability near the water surface with robust control stability.The strategy-based ADRC control method exhibits a certain advantage in controlling height,pitch angle,and reducing impact force.This motion strategy will offer an inspiring approach for the practical application of AAVs to some extent.展开更多
Developing an efficient electrocatalyst for superior electrochemical water splitting(EWS)is crucial for achieving comprehensive hydrogen production.A heterostructured electrocatalyst,free of noble metals,Ti_(3)C_(2)MX...Developing an efficient electrocatalyst for superior electrochemical water splitting(EWS)is crucial for achieving comprehensive hydrogen production.A heterostructured electrocatalyst,free of noble metals,Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene nanosheet-integrated cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide(NHCoMX)composite was synthesized via a hydrothermal method.The abundant pores in the Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene nanosheet(MX)-integrated microarchitecture increased the number of active sites and facilitated charge transfer,thus enhancing electrocatalysis.Specifically,the MXenhanced charge transfer considerably transformed the microelectronic structure of cobalt-doped Ni(OH)2(NHCo),which promoted its hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Hence,as an EWS catalyst,NHCoMX exhibited an exceptional electrocatalytic activity,demonstrating OER and HER overpotentials of 310 mV and 73 mV,respectively,with low Tafel slopes of 65 mV dec^(-1)and 85 mV dec^(-1),respectively;it exhibited a current density of 10 mV cm^(-2)in 1.0 mol L^(-1)KOH,representing the closest efficiency to the noble state-of-the-art RuO2 and Pt/C catalyst.Furthermore,the developed electrocatalyst improved the activities of both HER and OER,leading to an overall EWS current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)at 1.72 V in an alkaline electrolyte with two electrodes.This study describes an efficient heterostructured NHCoMX composite electrocatalyst.It is significantly comparable to the noble state-of-the-art electrocatalysts and can be extended to fabricate resourceful catalysts for large-scale EWS applications.展开更多
Green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis combined with renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuels due to its high energy density with zero-carbon emissions.Among water electrolysis technologies,t...Green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis combined with renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuels due to its high energy density with zero-carbon emissions.Among water electrolysis technologies,the anion exchange membrane(AEM) water electrolysis has gained intensive attention and is considered as the next-generation emerging technology due to its potential advantages,such as the use of low-cost non-noble metal catalysts,the relatively mature stack assembly process,etc.However,the AEM water electrolyzer is still in the early development stage of the kW-level stack,which is mainly attributed to severe performance decay caused by the core component,i.e.,AEM.Here,the review comprehensively presents the recent progress of advanced AEM from the view of the performance of water electrolysis cells.Herein,fundamental principles and critical components of AEM water electrolyzers are introduced,and work conditions of AEM water electrolyzers and AEM performance improvement strategies are discussed.The challenges and perspectives are also analyzed.展开更多
基金support from the Czech Science Foundation,project EXPRO,No 19-27454Xsupport by the European Union under the REFRESH—Research Excellence For Region Sustainability and High-tech Industries project number CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048 via the Operational Programme Just Transition from the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic+1 种基金Horizon Europe project EIC Pathfinder Open 2023,“GlaS-A-Fuels”(No.101130717)supported from ERDF/ESF,project TECHSCALE No.CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004587).
文摘Green hydrogen from water splitting has emerged as a critical energy vector with the potential to spearhead the global transition to a fossil fuel-independent society.The field of catalysis has been revolutionized by single-atom catalysts(SACs),which exhibit unique and intricate interactions between atomically dispersed metal atoms and their supports.Recently,bimetallic SACs(bimSACs)have garnered significant attention for leveraging the synergistic functions of two metal ions coordinated on appropriately designed supports.BimSACs offer an avenue for rich metal–metal and metal–support cooperativity,potentially addressing current limitations of SACs in effectively furnishing transformations which involve synchronous proton–electron exchanges,substrate activation with reversible redox cycles,simultaneous multi-electron transfer,regulation of spin states,tuning of electronic properties,and cyclic transition states with low activation energies.This review aims to encapsulate the growing advancements in bimSACs,with an emphasis on their pivotal role in hydrogen generation via water splitting.We subsequently delve into advanced experimental methodologies for the elaborate characterization of SACs,elucidate their electronic properties,and discuss their local coordination environment.Overall,we present comprehensive discussion on the deployment of bimSACs in both hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction,the two half-reactions of the water electrolysis process.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371344 and U22A2012)Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2024A1515012274 and 2021A1515011917)+1 种基金The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(No.22qntd0601)the start-up funding received by Prof.Yunhua Jiang from Sun Yat-sen University.
文摘This paper reports an experimental investigation on the flow of a water entry cavity formed with a water jet cavitator.To investigate the formation characteristics,systematic water entry experiments were conducted in a water tank under different water jet rates,entry velocities,entry angles,and nozzle diameters.The formation mechanism of the water entry cavity was also analyzed.Results indicate that before the model impacts the water surface for water entry with a water jet cavitator,a gas bubble is created,and its width increases as the model approaches the water surface.Moreover,the length of the water jet gradually reduces to zero due to the increase in the static pressure of the water.The formation of the cavity is directly correlated with the location of the stagnation point moving downstream from the far field of the water jet to the exit of the water jet nozzle with the increasing entry depth.The dominant parameter is the momentum ratio of the water jet and quiescent water.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.41706108the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality Project 20dz1206600+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai under Grant No.20ZR1424800the Oceanic Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University under Grant No.SL2022ZD106the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing under Grant No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0650.
文摘This study investigates the hydrodynamic process of a cylinder ejected from the water’s surface through high-speed camera experiments.Using digital image processing methods,the images obtained through experiments are processed and analyzed.Although the dynamics of rising buoyant cylinders have been thoroughly investigated,the pop-up height of the cylinders has not been extensively explored.Statistical analysis of the kinematic and dynamic data of cylinders is conducted.Research has shown that after the cylinder rises,it pops out of the water’s surface.Within the experimental range,the pop-up height of the cylinder is related to the release depth.Furthermore,the pop-up height and release depth of the cylinder vary linearly under vertical release conditions.Under horizontal release conditions,the relationship between pop-up height and release depth shows irregular changes mainly because of the unstable shedding of the wake vortex.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42377068)Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.BK20231290)Yinshanbeilu Grassland Eco-hydrology National Observation and Research Station(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research,No.YSS2022003)the Qing Lan Project。
文摘Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree species,has rarely been quantified in forest systems.Method:In this study,dual stable isotopes and the Li-6400 portable photosynthesis system were used to determine the water sources of a mixed conifer(Pinus massoniana)and broadleaf(Quercus acutissima)forest and changes in hydraulic characteristics during the dry and wet seasons in a southern hilly region of China.Results:Although the hydraulic characteristics of P.massoniana were lower than those of Q.acutissima,it maintained a stable water source from the deep soil layer and a higher stomatal conductance(Gs),leading to a higher transpiration rate(Tr)during the growing seasons.Q.acutissima mainly absorbed water from deeper soil layers in the dry season and took up from shallow soil layers in the wet season.Its Gs values exhibited sensitivity to precipitation,while it maintained a lower Tr value during the growing seasons.The excessive water-use strategy observed in P.massoniana may confer weak drought-tolerance during higher frequency and more intense extreme precipitation events,whereas Q.acutissima may exhibit better ecological adaption to precipitation changes.Conclusions:The overlap of water niches in mixed forests did not appear to affect the coexistence of tree species.The present study provides insights into reforestation and water management in the southern hilly regions of China.
基金National Programs for NanoKey Project(2022YFA1504002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078233)。
文摘This study presents a novel method to fabricate metal-decorated,sulfur-doped layered double hydroxides(M/SLDH)through spontaneous redox and sulfurization processes.The developed Ag/SLDH and Pt/SLDH catalysts with abundant heterogeneous interfaces and hierarchical nanostructures demonstrated outstanding oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance,achieving low overpotentials of 212 and 35 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH,respectively.As both anode and cathode in water splitting,they required only 1.47 V to reach 10 mA cm^(-2)and exhibited high structural robustness,maintaining stability at 1000 mA cm^(-2)for 300 h.In-situ Raman analysis revealed that the synergistic effects of metal nanoparticles and S doping significantly promote the transformation into the S-Co1-xFexOOH layer,which serves as the active phase for water oxidation.Additionally,ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy(UPS)and density functional theory(DFT)analyses indicated that incorporating metal nanoparticles and S doping increase electron density near the Fermi level and reduce reaction energy barriers,thus enhancing intrinsic OER and HER activities.This study provides a scalable strategy for synthesizing high-performance electrocatalysts for water splitting,with promising potential for broader applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12162023&52268042)Key R&D Program of Gansu Province-International Cooperation Project(No.20YF8WA064)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.22JR5RA253).
文摘The reasonable design of material morphology and eco-friendly electrocatalysts are essential to highly efficient water splitting.It is proposed that a promising strategy effectively regulates the electronic structure of the d-orbitals of CoP using cerium doping in this paper,thus significantly improving the intrinsic property and conductivity of CoP for water splitting.As a result,the as-synthesize porous Ce-doped CoP micro-polyhedron composite derived from Ce-ZIF-67 as bifunctional electrocatalytic materials exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance in both the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),overpotentials of about 152 mV for HER at 10 mA cm^(-2)and about 352 mV for OER at 50 mA cm^(-2),and especially it shows outstanding long-term stability.Besides,an alkaline electrolyzer,using Ce0.04Co0.96P electrocatalyst as both the anode and cathode,delivers a cell voltage value of1.55 V at the current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).The calculation results of the density functional theory(DFT)demonstrate that the introduction of an appropriate amount of Ce into CoP can enhance the conductivity,and can induce the electronic modulation to regulate the selective adsorption of reaction intermediates on catalytic surface and the formation of O*intermediates(CoOOH),which exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic performance.This study provides novel insights into the design of an extraordinary performance water-splitting of the multicomponent electrocatalysts.
基金financially supported by the General Research Fund(CityU 11315622 and CityU 11310123)National Natural Science Foundation(NSFC 52372229 and NSFC 52172241)+3 种基金Green Tech Fund(GTF202220105)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515011008)City University of Hong Kong(No.9020002)the Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong.
文摘The development of flexible zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)faces a threeway trade-off among the ionic conductivity,Zn^(2+)mobility,and the electrochemical stability of hydrogel electrolytes.To address this challenge,we designed a cationic hydrogel named PAPTMA to holistically improve the reversibility of ZIBs.The long cationic branch chains in the polymeric matrix construct express pathways for rapid Zn^(2+)transport through an ionic repulsion mechanism,achieving simultaneously high Zn^(2+)transference number(0.79)and high ionic conductivity(28.7 mS cm−1).Additionally,the reactivity of water in the PAPTMA hydrogels is significantly inhibited,thus possessing a strong resistance to parasitic reactions.Mechanical characterization further reveals the superior tensile and adhesion strength of PAPTMA.Leveraging these properties,symmetric batteries employing PAPTMA hydrogel deliver exceeding 6000 h of reversible cycling at 1 mA cm^(−2) and maintain stable operation for 1000 h with a discharge of depth of 71%.When applied in 4×4 cm2 pouch cells with MnO_(2) as the cathode material,the device demonstrates remarkable operational stability and mechanical robustness through 150 cycles.This work presents an eclectic strategy for designing advanced hydrogels that combine high ionic conductivity,enhanced Zn^(2+)mobility,and strong resistance to parasitic reactions,paving the way for long-lasting flexible ZIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 12205150)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20210304)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos. 2020M681594 and 2019TQ0148)Jiangsu Province Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos. 2020Z231)
文摘Small modular reactors have received widespread attention owing to their inherent safety,low investment,and flexibility.Small pressurized water reactors(SPWRs)have become important candidates for SMRs owing to their high technological maturity.Since the Fukushima accident,research on accident-tolerant fuels(ATFs),which are more resistant to serious accidents than conventional fuels,has gradually increased.This study analyzes the neutronics and thermal hydraulics of an SPWR(ACPR50S)for different ATFs,BeO+UO_(2)−SiC,BeO+UO_(2)−FeCrAl,U_(3)Si_(2)−SiC,and U_(3)Si_(2)−FeCrAl,based on a PWR fuel management code,the Bamboo-C deterministic code.In the steady state,the burnup calculations,reactivity coefficients,power and temperature distributions,and control rod reactivity worth were studied.The transients of the control rod ejection accident for the two control rods with the maximum and minimum reactivity worth were analyzed.The results showed that 5%B-10 enrichment in the wet annular burnable absorbers assembly can effectively reduce the initial reactivity and end-of-life reactivity penalty.The BeO+UO2−SiC core exhibited superior neutronic characteristics in terms of burnup and negative temperature reactivity compared with the other three cases owing to the strong moderation ability of BeO+UO_(2)and low neutron absorption of SiC.However,the U_(3)Si_(2)core had a marginally better power-flattening effect than BeO+UO_(2),and the differential worth of each control rod group was similar between different ATFs.During the transient of a control rod ejection,the changes in the fuel temperature,coolant temperature,and coolant density were similar.The maximum difference was less than 10℃ for the fuel temperature and 2℃ for the coolant temperature.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52488201, 52076177, and 52476222)China National Key Research and Development Plan Project (No. 2021YFF0500503)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi (No. 2024GH-YBXM-02)China Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Combining water electrolysis and rechargeable battery technologies into a single system holds great promise for the co-production of hydrogen (H_(2)) and electricity.However,the design and development of such systems is still in its infancy.Herein,an integrated hydrogen-oxygen (O_(2))-electricity co-production system featuring a bipolar membrane-assisted decoupled electrolyzer and a Na-Zn ion battery was established with sodium nickelhexacyanoferrate (NaNiHCF) and Zn^(2+)/Zn as dual redox electrodes.The decoupled electrolyzer enables to produce H_(2)and O_(2)in different time and space with almost 100%Faradaic efficiency at 100 mA cm^(-2).Then,the charged NaNiHCF and Zn electrodes after the electrolysis processes formed a Na-Zn ion battery,which can generate electricity with an average cell voltage of 1.75 V at 10 m A cm^(-2).By connecting Si photovoltaics with the modular electrochemical device,a well-matched solar driven system was built to convert the intermittent solar energy into hydrogen and electric energy with a solar to hydrogen-electricity efficiency of 16.7%,demonstrating the flexible storage and conversion of renewables.
基金supported by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Core Research Program funded by the Ministry of Science&ICT(MSIT,Republic of Korea)(No.KS2522-20)This work was also supported by the Program of the National Research Foundation(NRF)funded by the MSIT(No.2022M3H4A3A01083536 and RS-2024-00466554).
文摘While unitized regenerative fuel cells(URFCs)are promising for renewable energy storage,their efficient operation requires simultaneous water management and gas transport,which is challenging from the standpoint of water management.Herein,a novel approach is introduced for examining the alignment hydrophilic pattern of a Ti porous transport layer(PTL)with the flow field of a bipolar plate(BP).UV/ozone patterning and is employed to impart amphiphilic characteristics to the hydrophobic silanized Ti PTL,enabling low-cost and scalable fabrication.The hydrophilic pattern and its alignment with the BP are comprehensively analyzed using electrochemical methods and computational simulations.Notably,the serpentine-patterned(SP)Ti PTL,wherein the hydrophilic channel is directly aligned with the serpentine flow field of the BP,effectively enhances oxygen removal in the water electrolyzer(WE)mode and mitigates water flooding in the fuel cell(FC)mode,ensuring uninterrupted water and gas flow.Further,URFCs with SP configuration exhibit remarkable performance in the WE and FC modes,achieving a significantly improved round-trip efficiency of 25.7%at 2 A cm^(−2).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12022508,12074394,and 22125604)Shanghai Supercomputer Center of ChinaShanghai Snowlake Technology Co.Ltd.
文摘The stable nanobubbles adhered to mineral surfaces may facilitate their efficient separation via flotation in the mining industry.However,the state of nanobubbles on mineral solid surfaces is still elusive.In this study,molecular dynamics(MD)simulations are employed to examine mineral-like model surfaces with varying degrees of hydrophobicity,modulated by surface charges,to elucidate the adsorption behavior of nanobubbles at the interface.Our findings not only contribute to the fundamental understanding of nanobubbles but also have potential applications in the mining industry.We observed that as the surface charge increases,the contact angle of the nanobubbles increases accordingly with shape transformation from a pancake-like gas film to a cap-like shape,and ultimately forming a stable nanobubble upon an ordered water monolayer.When the solid–water interactions are weak with a small partial charge,the hydrophobic gas(N_(2))molecules accumulate near the solid surfaces.However,we have found,for the first time,that gas molecules assemble a nanobubble on the water monolayer adjacent to the solid surfaces with large partial charges.Such phenomena are attributed to the formation of a hydrophobic water monolayer with a hydrogen bond network structure near the surface.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51901160)。
文摘For the purpose of satisfying high demands for taste,color,flavor,and storage of meat products,water retention agents(WRAs)play an important role.Phosphate has been widely used as an attractive functional material for water retention in current practical applications.However,excessive phosphate addition and longterm consumption may be harmful impacts on health and the environment.Therefore,it is vital to develop safe and efficient phosphate-free WRAs for further improving water-holding capacity(WHC)efficacy and edible safety,especially in meat products.In particular,sugar water retention agents(SWRAs)are increasingly popular because of their perfect safety,excellent WHC,and superior biological properties.This review discusses the inducements and mechanisms underlying water loss in meat products.In addition,we focused on the research progresses and related mechanisms of SWRAs in the WHC of meat products and its unique biological functions,as well as the extraction technology.Finally,the future application and development of SWRA were prospected.
基金funding provided by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2021YFB3801301)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 22075076, 22208097 and 22378119)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research (22TQ1400100-4)。
文摘Seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production faces inherent challenges, including side reactions, corrosion, and scaling, stemming from the intricate composition of seawater. In response, researchers have turned to continuous water splitting using forward osmosis(FO)-driven seawater desalination. However, the necessity of a neutral electrolyte hampers this strategy due to the limited current density and scarcity of precious metals. Herein, this study applies alkali-durable FO membranes to enable self-sustaining seawater splitting, which can selectively withdraw water molecules, from seawater, via concentration gradient. The membranes demonstrates outstanding perm-selectivity of water/ions(~5830 mol mol^(-1)) during month-long alkaline resistance tests, preventing electrolyte leaching(>97% OHàretention) while maintaining ~95%water balance(V_(FO)= V_(electrolysis)) via preserved concentration gradient for consistent forward-osmosis influx of water molecules. With the consistent electrolyte environment protected by the polyamide FO membranes, the Ni Fe-Ar-P catalyst exhibits promising performance: a sustain current density of 360 m A cmà2maintained at the cell voltage of 2.10 V and 2.15 V for 360 h in the offshore seawater, preventing Cl/Br corrosion(98% rejection) and Mg/Ca passivation(99.6% rejection). This research marks a significant advancement towards efficient and durable seawater-based hydrogen production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075196,U22A20418,21878204)the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2022-050).
文摘Transition metal-based compounds can serve as pre-catalysts to obtain genuine oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts in the form of oxyhydroxides through electrochemical activation.However,the role and existence form of leached oxygen anions are still controversial.Herein,we selected iron selenite-wrapped hydrated nickel molybdate(denoted as NiMoO/FeSeO)as a pre-catalyst to study the oxyanion effect.It is surprising to find that SeO_(2)-exists in the catalyst in the form of intercalation,which is different from previous studies that suggest that anions are doped with residual elements after electrochemical activation,or adsorbed on the catalyst surface.The experiment and theoretical calculations show that the existence of SeO_(4)^(2-)intercalation effectively adjusts the electronic structure of NiFeOOH,promotes intramolecular electron transfer and O-O release,and thus lowers the reaction energy barrier.As expected,the synthesized NiFeOOH-SeO only needs 202 and 285 mV to attain 100 and 1000 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH.Further,the anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer(AEMWE)consisting of NiFeOOHSeO anode and Pt/C cathode can reach 1 A cm^(-2)at 1.70 V and no significant attenuation within 300 h.Our findings provide insights into the mechanism,by which the intercalated oxyanions enhance the OER performance of NiFeOOH,thereby facilitating large-scale hydrogen production through AEMWE.
基金the support from Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.YQ2022A004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12372268,No.12332014).
文摘As intelligent sensors for marine applications rapidly advance,there is a growing emphasis on developing efficient,low-cost,and sustainable power sources to enhance their performance.With the continuous development of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),known for their simple structure and versatile operational modes,these devices exhibit promising technological potential and have garnered extensive attention from a broad spectrum of researchers.The single-electrode mode of TENGs presents an effective means to harness eco-friendly energy sourced from flowing water.In this study,the factors affecting the output performance were investigated using different structures of single-electrode solid-liquid TENGs placed in a circulating water tank.In addition,the solid‒liquid contact process was numerically simulated using the COMSOL Multiphysics software,and significant potential energy changes were obtained for the solid‒liquid contact and liquid flow processes.Finally,the energy generated is collected and converted to power several light-emitting diodes,demonstrating that solid‒liquid TENGs can generate effective electrical power in a flowing water environment.Through several experimental investigations,we finally determined that the flow rate of the liquid,the thickness of the friction electrode material,and the contact area have the most significant effect on the output efficiency of TENGs in the form of flowing water,which provides a guide for improving their performance in the future.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12104502)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province (Grant No. 2023YFG0308)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 24CAFUC03057)。
文摘The Stokes–Einstein–Debye(SED) relation in TIP5P water is tested with the original formula and its variants within the temperature range 240–390 K. The results indicate that although the variants explicitly break down, the original SED relation is almost valid. Compared with the Stokes–Einstein relation, no explicit decoupling is observed in translational and rotational motion. Variation of the effective hydrodynamic radius is critical to testing the validity of the SED relation.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(RS-2023-00207831,RS-2024-00346153).
文摘The state-of-the-art anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzers(AEMWEs)require highly stable electrodes for prolonged operation.The stability of the electrode is closely linked to the effective evacuation of H_(2) or O_(2) gas generated from electrode surface during the electrolysis.In this study,we prepared a superhydrophilic electrode by depositing porous nickel–iron nanoparticles on annealed TiO_(2) nanotubes(NiFe/ATNT)for rapid outgassing of such nonpolar gases.The super-hydrophilic NiFe/ATNT electrode exhibited an overpotential of 235 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2) for oxygen evolution reaction in 1.0 M KOH solution,and was utilized as the anode in the AEMWE to achieve a current density of 1.67 A cm^(−2) at 1.80 V.In addition,the AEMWE with NiFe/ATNT electrode,which enables effective outgassing,showed record stability for 1500 h at 0.50 A cm^(−2) under harsh temperature conditions of 80±3℃.
基金supported by Southern Marine Science and Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(Grant No.SML2023SP229)。
文摘The maneuverability and stealth of aerial-aquatic vehicles(AAVs)is of significant importance for future integrated air-sea combat missions.To improve the maneuverability and stealth of AAVs near the water surface,this paper proposed a high-maneuverability skipping motion strategy for the tandem twin-rotor AAV,inspired by the motion behavior of the flying fish to avoid aquatic and aerial predators near the water surface.The novel tandem twin-rotor AAV was employed as the research subject and a strategybased ADRC control method for validation,comparing it with a strategy-based PID control method.The results indicate that both control methods enable the designed AAV to achieve high stealth and maneuverability near the water surface with robust control stability.The strategy-based ADRC control method exhibits a certain advantage in controlling height,pitch angle,and reducing impact force.This motion strategy will offer an inspiring approach for the practical application of AAVs to some extent.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF),funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-2018R1A6A1A03024962)the Ministry of Science and ICT(NRF-2020R1A2C2100746).
文摘Developing an efficient electrocatalyst for superior electrochemical water splitting(EWS)is crucial for achieving comprehensive hydrogen production.A heterostructured electrocatalyst,free of noble metals,Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene nanosheet-integrated cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide(NHCoMX)composite was synthesized via a hydrothermal method.The abundant pores in the Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene nanosheet(MX)-integrated microarchitecture increased the number of active sites and facilitated charge transfer,thus enhancing electrocatalysis.Specifically,the MXenhanced charge transfer considerably transformed the microelectronic structure of cobalt-doped Ni(OH)2(NHCo),which promoted its hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Hence,as an EWS catalyst,NHCoMX exhibited an exceptional electrocatalytic activity,demonstrating OER and HER overpotentials of 310 mV and 73 mV,respectively,with low Tafel slopes of 65 mV dec^(-1)and 85 mV dec^(-1),respectively;it exhibited a current density of 10 mV cm^(-2)in 1.0 mol L^(-1)KOH,representing the closest efficiency to the noble state-of-the-art RuO2 and Pt/C catalyst.Furthermore,the developed electrocatalyst improved the activities of both HER and OER,leading to an overall EWS current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)at 1.72 V in an alkaline electrolyte with two electrodes.This study describes an efficient heterostructured NHCoMX composite electrocatalyst.It is significantly comparable to the noble state-of-the-art electrocatalysts and can be extended to fabricate resourceful catalysts for large-scale EWS applications.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFB4202200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and sponsored by Shanghai Pujiang Program(22PJ1413100)。
文摘Green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis combined with renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuels due to its high energy density with zero-carbon emissions.Among water electrolysis technologies,the anion exchange membrane(AEM) water electrolysis has gained intensive attention and is considered as the next-generation emerging technology due to its potential advantages,such as the use of low-cost non-noble metal catalysts,the relatively mature stack assembly process,etc.However,the AEM water electrolyzer is still in the early development stage of the kW-level stack,which is mainly attributed to severe performance decay caused by the core component,i.e.,AEM.Here,the review comprehensively presents the recent progress of advanced AEM from the view of the performance of water electrolysis cells.Herein,fundamental principles and critical components of AEM water electrolyzers are introduced,and work conditions of AEM water electrolyzers and AEM performance improvement strategies are discussed.The challenges and perspectives are also analyzed.
