Articles tagged with Water Oxidation
FAU engineering researcher Masoud Jahandar Lashaki has been awarded a prestigious NSF CAREER award to study the oxidative degradation of amine-functionalized sorbents. The project aims to design longer-lasting technologies for capturing pollutants from air and water, improving indoor and outdoor air quality.
Researchers at Tohoku University have made significant progress in precise nanoscale construction of g-C₃N₄ catalysts, which enables efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂ evolution. The study highlights the importance of nanoarchitectonics in scaling up industrial production.
Researchers from Tohoku University examined the role of materials databases in supporting modern artificial intelligence tools used in materials science. They found that database architecture can directly affect AI model performance and reliability. The study aims to improve database quality, connectivity, and develop new AI systems th...
The study reveals a temperature-dependent mechanism evolution effect on RhRu3Ox catalysts, leading to more stable oxygen evolution reactions. The researchers demonstrate that the catalyst remains stable for over 1000 hours at room temperature, paving the way for efficient and durable electrochemical devices.
Experimental tests demonstrate that interactions between magma oceans and primitive atmospheres during early years can produce significant amounts of water. This process has major implications for the physical and chemical properties of planets' interiors, with potential effects on core development and atmospheric composition.
A research team developed a novel strategy to balance high catalytic activity and durability under industrial-level conditions. They constructed a MOF@POM superstructure that undergoes an in-situ transformation into a single-layer CoFe hydroxide catalyst, exhibiting exceptional performance in alkaline electrolytes.
Researchers developed an in-situ EPR setup to accurately identify radicals generated by PAA activation under different UV wavelengths, revealing distinct radical generation pathways. The study provides new insights into the mechanisms of radical formation and transformation using density functional theory calculations.
Researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo developed a pentanuclear iron complex that achieves up to 99% Faradaic efficiency and exceptional stability in water oxidation, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.
Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo have identified key factors driving photochemical water oxidation. By fine-tuning reaction potential and pH conditions, they enhance the efficiency of this process, paving the way for more sustainable energy solutions.
Researchers developed a nano-patterned copper oxide sensor to detect hydrogen at low concentrations, outperforming previous CuO-based sensors. The sensor detects hydrogen concentrations as low as 5 parts per billion and responds quickly, making it suitable for leak detection and ensuring safe adoption of hydrogen technologies.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology created a novel catalyst that enhances the efficiency of reactions using contaminated municipal sewage to produce hydrogen. The catalyst, called nickel-iron-oxalate (O-NFF), successfully lowers the voltage required for hydrogen generation and promotes the urea oxidation reaction.
Researchers utilized femtosecond X-ray crystallography to track structural alterations in PSII after laser flash illumination. The findings revealed intricate dynamics of electron transfer, proton release, and substrate water delivery, providing insights into the mechanisms underlying oxygenic photosynthesis.
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a material to selectively oxidize urea in water, producing hydrogen gas. The material, made of nickel and cobalt atoms with tailored electronic structures, enables the efficient conversion of urea into hydrogen through an electrochemical reaction.
Researchers have successfully observed the operating principle of promoters in a catalytic reaction in real-time. Using high-tech microscopy methods, they visualized individual La atoms' role in hydrogen oxidation. The study revealed that two surface areas of the catalyst act as pacemakers, controlled by promoter lanthanum.
A study led by Prof. ZHANG Fuxiang found that vanadium leaching kinetics and tetragonal phase impurities are key restrictions in BiVO4 photoanodes prepared by one-step pyrolysis method. Optimized methods achieved comparable performance to two-step methods, paving the way for scalable PEC water splitting.
A new strategy has been developed to enhance photocatalytic water oxidation by introducing a charge-transfer mediator. The mediator, partially oxidized graphene, reduces charge recombination and prolongs the lifetime of photogenerated charges.
Study in Florida Bay reveals that turtlegrass can successfully recruit into open bare sediment following die-off events due to biomass partitioning and efficient oxidation. However, recovery of seagrass meadows takes time, with full recovery taking at least a decade.
Researchers have visualized the crucial final step of oxygen formation in Photosystem II, a protein complex that powers photosynthesis. The study provides new insights into the interaction between the protein environment and the Mn/Ca cluster, shedding light on the mechanism behind water-splitting and oxygen production.
Researchers boosted multi-hole water oxidation catalysis on hematite photoanodes using UV excitation, increasing surface holes and improving PEC activity by one order of magnitude.
Researchers synthesized a new orthorhombic Sn3O4 polymorph with a narrower bandgap, indicating higher efficiency for visible light absorption. The discovery is significant for photocatalytic reactions such as water splitting and CO2 reduction.
Researchers at UCF have developed single-atom platinum catalysts that reduce the amount of precious metals needed in catalytic converters. These improvements can enhance catalytic performance while minimizing environmental harm.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy are utilizing X-ray absorption spectroscopy to investigate oxygen evolution in electrocatalysis. This study aims to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production by developing more stable and cost-effective catalysts.
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed an artificial enzyme that can split water into oxygen and hydrogen with high efficiency. The enzyme-like catalyst was designed to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis, and its development is a significant step towards sustainable hydrogen production.
Researchers have discovered a way to create devices that mimic natural photosynthesis, producing fuels like hydrogen instead of sugars. The breakthrough uses bismuth oxyiodide, a non-toxic semiconductor material that can produce clean hydrogen from water over weeks.
Researchers found that maintaining hard water reduces zinc accumulation and oxidative stress in goldfish, mitigating toxic effects. This study provides an eco-friendly approach to address aquatic ecosystem pollution caused by heavy metal contamination.
A new chemoenzymatic cascade reaction has been proposed for sustainable and cost-effective membrane cleaning. The reaction, which combines glucose oxidase and Fe3O4 catalysis, shows improved degradation efficiency compared to traditional Fenton reactions.
A study led by Florida Atlantic University reveals a vast amount of microplastics in the entire water column of an offshore plastic accumulation zone, with small microplastics being critical and underexplored. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the impact of these tiny plastics on marine ecosystems.
Researchers from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics developed a highly efficient Z-scheme OWS system, achieving benchmarked apparent quantum efficiency and solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion efficiency over particulate inorganic semiconductor photocatalysts driven by visible light. The system utilizes Ir as reduction cocatalyst and ...
A recent study suggests that a chemical compound called magnesium hydrosilicate, stable at high pressures and temperatures, could have stored water deep within the Earth's mantle during its violent early days. This finding has significant implications for understanding the origin of water on Earth and potentially habitable exoplanets.
A new device has been developed that converts sunlight into two promising sources of renewable fuels – ethylene and hydrogen. The researchers found that by optimizing the working conditions for cuprous oxide, a promising artificial photosynthesis material, they can create a more stable system.
Researchers at TU Wien discovered that a rhodium catalyst can be highly chemically active in some regions while completely inactive in others. The team found that the arrangement of atoms on the surface differs from grain to grain, leading to varying catalytic properties.
Researchers discovered that certain catalyst materials, such as erythrite, improve in performance over time due to restructuring. This process increases the surface area of the material, allowing for more reactions to occur, resulting in higher oxygen yields and doubled electrical current generation.
Researchers from ICIQ's Lloret-Fillol group have isolated and fully characterised an elusive intermediate in the Water Oxidation Reaction (WOR), a key reaction for producing atmospheric oxygen. The breakthrough provides direct evidence of the oxygen-oxygen bond formation mechanism, opening doors for efficient catalyst design.
Researchers have developed CuCo oxy- and thio-spinels as advanced oxygen evolution electrocatalysts, achieving low overpotentials of 267 mV for OER. The non-metallic electronic regulation in these spinel structures enhances Co active sites' valence states, accelerating electron exchange with oxygen adsorbates.
Research finds that ferropericlase transforms into superoxide when exposed to water at deep lower mantle conditions. The discovery suggests the lower mantle is locally oxidized where water is present, contrary to previous theories.
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology have created a visible-light photoelectrochemical system using cobalt-enhanced TiO2. The process enables efficient water oxidation, producing hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel. Cobalt domains on the surface enhance light absorption and catalytic sites facilitate water oxidation.
Researchers have developed a wide-spectrum responsive Bi8(CrO4)O11 nanorod photocatalyst with exceptional performance in water oxidation and pollutant degradation. The new material enables efficient conversion of sunlight into chemical energy, facilitating the simultaneous degradation and mineralization of pollutants.
Researchers discovered a two-atom catalyst that enables efficient oxygen production from water under low-light conditions. The study's findings mimic the activation of photosystem II during photosynthesis, suggesting that similar two-atom catalytic cores might be suitable for achieving efficient water splitting.
Scientists have discovered a new method to generate electricity using water flowing over thin metal layers. The oxide layer atop the nanometal layer results in an electron shuttle, allowing for efficient energy conversion.
Researchers have developed a soft and moldable graphene oxide material called GO dough that solves several challenges in the graphene manufacturing industry. This innovative material can be shaped and reshaped into free-standing structures without combustion risks or heavy packaging issues.
Scientists have found magnetic evidence of oxygenation in a paleolake, suggesting that most water column and history contained oxygen. The study analyzed drill cores from the Nonesuch Formation, revealing a gradient of oxygenation according to water depth.
Researchers from the US and China developed a dispersed iridium catalyst with two active metal centers for artificial photosynthesis. The catalyst demonstrates high stability and activity in water oxidation, a crucial process in natural and artificial photosynthesis.
Researchers found that estrogens from treated wastewater persist in vernal pools for weeks, transforming into more potent compounds and impacting sensitive aquatic habitats. The study suggests inadequate water treatment practices may be contributing to this issue.
Researchers at Kobe University have clarified part of the photosynthetic reaction center mechanism, unlocking a crucial step towards artificial photosynthesis. The findings reveal the initial electric charge separation structure and its stabilization through electrostatic interaction between charges.
Researchers successfully separate graphene from metal growth substrates using a novel transfer method. The study reveals the role of graphene nanoribbon edges in weakening the pre-elongated O-O bond at the graphene-Cu interface.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have created a new approach to purify water using graphene oxide and bacteria-produced cellulose. The bi-layered biofoam is light, strong, and flexible, allowing for efficient evaporation of contaminated water.
Scientists have developed two new molecular catalysts that can drive the key oxygen-oxygen bond-formation step in water oxidation, a crucial process for artificial photosynthesis. These ruthenium complexes enable faster and more efficient water oxidation, potentially leading to the creation of clean fuels from solar energy.
Scientists at Binghamton University used state-of-the-art microscopy techniques to study copper oxidation, revealing new insights into its atomic-level mechanisms. Their findings aim to develop alloys with improved resistance to corrosion in water systems, a critical step towards preventing future public health crises.
Researchers create lattice-shaped cubes and truss structures using frozen water, ensuring retention of shape at room temperature. This breakthrough could make graphene commercially viable for electronics, medical devices, and more.
A team of researchers led by Catherine Housecroft and Edwin Constable developed a water oxidation model that simulates fuel cells powered by light radiation. The model uses compounds of ruthenium as a catalyst, enabling the self-assembly of individual components in a hierarchical structure.
Researchers developed a low-voltage, single-catalyst water splitter that produces hydrogen and oxygen continuously for over 200 hours. The device uses a single, inexpensive nickel-iron oxide catalyst, reducing cost and increasing efficiency.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab and SLAC have taken detailed snapshots of the four photon-step cycle of photosynthetic water oxidation in photosystem II. The study provides information that should be useful for designing artificial solar-energy based devices to split water, a crucial step towards clean energy.
Researchers have uncovered the microscopic atomic structure of water at high temperatures and pressures, revealing a homogeneous molecular arrangement throughout. The findings provide insights into the unique properties of supercritical water, which may play a key role in geological processes such as ore deposits and volcanic activity.
A new study suggests that raisins can provide the same workout boost as sports chews, promoting higher carbohydrate oxidation and faster running times. Raisins offer an added benefit of providing fiber and micronutrients like potassium and iron.
Researchers have found that even tiny amounts of water can accelerate hydrogen diffusion on metal oxides by 16 orders of magnitude at room temperature. This process, known as proton transfer, enables rapid hydrogen atom movement and has significant implications for industries such as petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Researchers found two new sanitizers to be more effective at removing bacteria from restaurant dishes than traditional methods, containing fewer toxic chemicals. The sanitizers, PROSAN and neutral electrolyzed oxidizing water, were tested on various types of dishware and showed a significant reduction in bacterial load.
Graphene oxide exhibits surfactant behavior like soap and shampoo chemicals, dispersing in water and filtering by size. This property has potential applications for carbon nanotube dispersion and graphene device fabrication.
Increased frequency and intensity of oxygen-deprived 'dead zones' along the world's coasts contribute to climate change by emitting nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming. The production of nitrous oxide in these waters can lead to ozone holes and increased UV radiation exposure.
Emory chemists develop most potent homogeneous catalyst for water oxidation, a crucial component for clean hydrogen fuel. The cobalt-based catalyst surpasses previous WOCs in selectivity, stability, and speed.
Researchers have created a nano-sized cobalt oxide photocatalyst that can effectively split water molecules, a critical step towards producing liquid fuels from carbon dioxide and water. The clusters are sufficiently efficient and fast, making them suitable for artificial photosynthesis.