Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis

1st Edition - January 18, 2022
Editors: Thandavarayan Maiyalagan, Mahima Khandelwal, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Ghulam Yasin
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 1 0 - 9
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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 5 5 7 - 7

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Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis provides an overview of the different types of nanomaterials, design principles and synthesis protocols used for electrocatalytic reactions. The book is divided into four parts that thoroughly describe basic principles and fundamental of electrocatalysis, different types of nanomaterials used, and their electrocatalytic applications, limitations and future perspectives. As electrochemical systems containing nanomaterials, with relevance to experimental situation, yield better results, this book highlights new information and findings.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
Part 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Nanoelectrocatalysis: An introduction
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Construction and characterization of nanostructures
1.3 Efficient electrocatalysis enabled by nanostructures
1.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 2D hybrid nanoarchitecture electrocatalysts
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Graphene-based electrocatalysts
2.3 Graphene nonmetallic composites
2.4 Graphene-metallic composites
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 MXene-based nanomaterials for electrocatalysis
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Structural and electronic properties
3.3 Engineering of MXene-based nanomaterial
3.4 Applications in electrocatalysis
3.5 Summary and outlook
References
Part 2 Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic reactions such as ORR, OER and HER
Chapter 4 Transition metal nanoparticles as electrocatalysts for ORR, OER, and HER
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Synthesis methods of the TM nanoparticle-based catalysts
4.3 Structure and properties of TM nanoparticle-based catalysts
4.4 Applications of TM nanoparticle-based catalysts toward the ORR, HER, and OER
4.5 Summary
References
Chapter 5 Transition metal chalcogenides-based electrocatalysts for ORR, OER, and HER
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Synthesis of metal chalcogenides
5.3 Transition metal chalcogenides-based electrocatalysts for OER
5.4 Transition metal chalcogenides-based electrocatalysts for ORR
5.5 Transition metal chalcogenides-based electrocatalysts for HER
5.6 Transition metal chalcogenides-based multifunctional electrocatalysts
5.7 Conclusion and outlook
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6 Metal-organic framework-based electrocatalysts for ORR, OER, and HER
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 MOF-based electrocatalysts for ORR
6.3 MOF-based electrocatalysts for OER
6.4 MOF-based electrocatalysts for HER
6.5 MOF-based multifunctional electrocatalysts
6.6 Summary
References
Chapter 7 Heteroatom-doped graphene-based electrocatalysts for ORR, OER, and HER
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of graphene and heteroatom-doped graphene-based materials
7.3 Heteroatom-doped graphene-based materials as electrocatalysts for ORR, OER, and HER
7.4 Summary and perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8 Metal-containing heteroatom doped carbon nanomaterials for ORR, OER, and HER
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 M/N/C catalysts for the ORR
8.3 Synthesis of highly active M/N/C catalyst for the ORR
8.4 Assessment of ORR performance of M/N/C catalysts
8.5 Physicochemical characterization of pyrolyzed M/N/C catalysts
8.6 Metal-containing heteroatom-doped carbon nanomaterials for OER and HER reactions
References
Chapter 9 Metal-organic frameworks for the electrocatalytic ORR and HER
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Engineering and effective strategies for modification of MOFs
9.3 Applications of MOFs-based materials in fuel cells
9.4 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 10 LDH-based nanostructured electrocatalysts for hydrogen production
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Construction of TM-LDH nanostructures
10.3 Carbon nanomaterial-based TM-LDH nanohybrids
10.4 Electrocatalytic application for hydrogen production
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 MOFs-derived hollow structure as a versatile platform for highly-efficient multifunctional electrocatalyst toward overall water-splitting and Zn-air battery
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Brief classification of hollow structures based on their geometrical configuration
11.3 Active regulation strategy
11.4 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Part 3 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR)
Chapter 12 Noble-metals-free catalysts for electrochemical NRR
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Non-noble metal-based metal catalysts
12.3 Non-metal-based catalysts
Competing interests
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13 Noble metals-based nanocatalysts for electrochemical NNR
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Ru-based NRR catalysts
13.3 Au-based NRR catalysts
13.4 Other noble metal-based NRR catalysts
13.5 Conclusions and prospects
References
Chapter 14 Electrochemical NRR with noble metals-based nanocatalysts
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 NRR mechanism
14.3 Types of the electrochemical cell for NRR
14.4 Electrolytes for NRR
14.5 NRR based on noble metals
14.6 NRR based on Au nanocatalysts
14.7 NRR based on Ru nanocatalysts
14.8 NRR based on Pd nanocatalysts
14.9 Conclusions and outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15 Electrochemical NRR with noble metals-free catalysts
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Transition metal oxides-based electrocatalysts
15.3 Transition metal sulfides-based electrocatalysts
15.4 Transition metal nitride-based electrocatalysts
15.5 Transition metal phosphides-based electrocatalysts
15.6 Transition metal carbides-based electrocatalysts
15.7 Metal-free electrocatalysts
15.8 Conclusion
References
Part 4 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction
Chapter 16 Nanomaterials for electrochemical reduction of CO2: An introduction
Abstract
References
Index

Thandavarayan Maiyalagan

Thandavarayan Maiyalagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India. His area of research is in the development and characterization of functional nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage applications, particularly fuel cells and Li−air batteries.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India

Mahima Khandelwal

Mahima Khandelwal is a Research Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea. Her research area is mainly focused on the carbon nanomaterials and their modification via heteroatom doping, functionalization and by making composites for energy storage and conversion applications

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

Ashok Kumar Nadda

Ashok Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bionformatics, at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, India. His research areas are microbial biotechnology, biocatalysis, biopolymers, enzyme immobilization, bioenergy, and CO2 conversion

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Jaypee University of Information Technology

Tuan Anh Nguyen

Tuan Anh Nguyen is Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. His research focuses on advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnology for corrosion and materials integrity in transportation systems. His research activities include smart coatings, conducting polymers, corrosion and protection of metals/concrete, antibacterial materials, and advanced nanomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ghulam Yasin

Ghulam Yasin is a researcher in the School of Environment and Civil Engineering at Dongguan University of Technology, Guangdong, China. His expertise covers the design and development of hybrid devices and technologies of carbon nanostructures and advanced nanomaterials for for real-world impact in energy-related and other functional applications.

Affiliations and expertise

Researcher, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Guangdong, China