The paradox of thermal vs. non-thermal effects in plasmonic photocatalysis

R Verma, G Sharma, V Polshettiwar - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
The debate surrounding the roles of thermal and non-thermal pathways in plasmonic
catalysis has captured the attention of researchers and sparked vibrant discussions within …

Develo** Practical Catalysts for High‐Current‐Density Water Electrolysis

X Zhang, C Cao, T Ling, C Ye, J Lu… - Advanced Energy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High‐current‐density water electrolysis is considered a promising technology for industrial‐
scale green hydrogen production, which is of significant value to energy decarbonization …

In situ Spectroscopy: Delineating the mechanistic understanding of electrochemical energy reactions

J Theerthagiri, K Karuppasamy, CJ Raj… - Progress in Materials …, 2025 - Elsevier
The development of in situ spectroscopy methods has enabled detailed studies of the
surface chemistry and structures of electrodes and/or electrocatalysts under active …

Non-metallic plasmonic effect and step-like charge transport channel synergistically accelerate surface reaction kinetics and charge separation of TiN/CdS-sensitized …

T Jiang, M Lin, S He, T Xu, J Fu, J Sun, S Zhang… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2025 - Elsevier
This work demonstrates the first application to employ TiN/CdS to sensitize ZnO nanotube
arrays (NTAs) photoanode for drastically enhanced solar-driven hydrogen evolution through …

Revolutionizing CO2‐to‐C2 Conversion: Unleashing the Potential of CeO2 Nanocores for Self‐ Supported Electrocatalysts with Cu2O Nanoflakes on 3D Graphene …

FM Yap, JY Loh, S Yuan, X Zeng… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Cu serves as a promising electrocatalyst for converting CO2 into valuable C2 products in
CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR). However, instability in CO* formation is crucial for CO2 …

Non-completely selenized Cu-OSe nanowires as potassium-philic host for anode-free potassium metal batteries

Z Cui, J Song, M Chen, W Wang, W Zhang… - Energy Storage …, 2024 - Elsevier
In contrast to conventional potassium-metal batteries (PMBs), anode-free configurations can
greatly enhance the gravimetric/volumetric energy densities and provide maximum safety …

Regulation of Co3O4 morphology via ionic liquid for efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts

M **ao, H Sun, F Zhu, Y Meng - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024 - Elsevier
In the context of energy scarcity, the development of bifunctional electrocatalysts with both
high efficiency and activity is crucial. Extensive research has focused on Co 3 O 4, showing …

Coordination structure engineering of Cu-based electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic water splitting

C Luo, X Liu, K Yang, J Xu, Z Zhu, Z Tang… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Electrocatalytic water splitting represents a prospective technology with significant potential
in the field of clean energy conversion. However, it faces several challenges, including the …

Selenium‐Based Catalysts for Efficient Electrocatalysis

Y Wei, M Huang, Y Wu, X Tang… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Electrocatalytic technology is essential to develop environmentally friendly energy
technologies and to reduce dependence on non‐renewable resources. The construction of …

3D‐Porous Electrocatalyst with Tip‐Enhanced Electric Field Effect Enables High‐Performance Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer

T Chen, J Ma, C Liang, Y Luo, X Xu, J Hu… - Advanced …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), as one of the most advanced methods for the green
production of hydrogen, is greatly impeded by inefficient mass transfer. Here we present an …