A Chlorine‐Resistant Self‐Doped Nanocarbon Catalyst for Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis in Seawater

Abstract Developing seawater‐compatible hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) electroproduction technologies is crucial for advancing marine resource utilization in coastal regions. However, designing efficient and highly stable non‐noble metal catalysts for two‐electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR) in seawater environment remains a challenging task due to the corrosive and toxic nature of chloride ions (Cl − ). Herein, we present, for the first time, a novel nitrogen and oxygen self‐doped defect‐rich nanocarbon (NO‐DC 700 ) catalyst, derived from silk fiber, which addresses these challenges with low toxicity, cost‐effectiveness, and high adaptability. The obtained NO‐DC 700 catalyst demonstrates an impressive H 2 O 2 production rate of up to 4997 mg L −1 h −1 , a high Faradaic efficiency of 96.5 %, and produces 4.3 wt % H 2 O 2 after 20 hours of stable operation, placing it among the highest‐performing catalysts reported in neutral electrolytes. Theoretical calculations reveal that NO‐DC 700 ′s superior 2e − ORR performance is due to the synergistic effect of graphitic nitrogen and C‐OH, which inhibits Cl − adsorption and promotes *OOH adsorption. Additionally, integrating 2e − ORR with Fenton‐like technology enables rapid degradation of organic pollutants and effective inactivation of seawater algae, offering significant potential for mitigating coastal eutrophication and red tide pollution. This work provides valuable insights into H 2 O 2 electrosynthesis in seawater solution and promises advancements in ocean‐energy applications.

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Angewandte Chemie
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2024-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202419049
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Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
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A Chlorine‐Resistant Self‐Doped Nanocarbon Catalyst for Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis in Seawater

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A Chlorine‐Resistant Self‐Doped Nanocarbon Catalyst for Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis in Seawater

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Abstract Developing seawater‐compatible hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) electroproduction technologies is crucial for advancing marine resource utilization in coastal regions. However, designing efficient and highly stable non‐noble metal catalysts for two‐electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR) in seawater environment remains a challenging task due to the corrosive and toxic nature of chloride ions (Cl − ). Herein, we present, for the first time, a novel nitrogen and oxygen self‐doped defect‐rich nanocarbon (NO‐DC 700 ) catalyst, derived from silk fiber, which addresses these challenges with low toxicity, cost‐effectiveness, and high adaptability. The obtained NO‐DC 700 catalyst demonstrates an impressive H 2 O 2 production rate of up to 4997 mg L −1 h −1 , a high Faradaic efficiency of 96.5 %, and produces 4.3 wt % H 2 O 2 after 20 hours of stable operation, placing it among the highest‐performing catalysts reported in neutral electrolytes. Theoretical calculations reveal that NO‐DC 700 ′s superior 2e − ORR performance is due to the synergistic effect of graphitic nitrogen and C‐OH, which inhibits Cl − adsorption and promotes *OOH adsorption. Additionally, integrating 2e − ORR with Fenton‐like technology enables rapid degradation of organic pollutants and effective inactivation of seawater algae, offering significant potential for mitigating coastal eutrophication and red tide pollution. This work provides valuable insights into H 2 O 2 electrosynthesis in seawater solution and promises advancements in ocean‐energy applications.

Angewandte ChemieVol. 137(7)
Hefei University of Technology (CN), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Hainan University (CN), Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (CN), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hefei University, Hefei University of Technology
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Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
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