Wet-chemical synthesis of two-dimensional metal nanomaterials for electrocatalysis

Zijian Li; Li Zhai; Yiyao Ge; Zhiqi Huang; Zhenyu Shi; Jiawei Liu; Wei Zhai; Jinzhe Liang; Hua Zhang

doi:10.1093/nsr/nwab142

Wet-chemical synthesis of two-dimensional metal nanomaterials for electrocatalysis

Natl Sci Rev. 2021 Aug 11;9(5):nwab142. doi: 10.1093/nsr/nwab142. eCollection 2022 May.

Authors

Zijian Li¹, Li Zhai¹, Yiyao Ge¹, Zhiqi Huang¹, Zhenyu Shi¹, Jiawei Liu², Wei Zhai¹, Jinzhe Liang¹, Hua Zhang¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
² School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639665, Singapore.

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) metal nanomaterials have gained ever-growing research interest owing to their fascinating physicochemical properties and promising application, especially in the field of electrocatalysis. In this review, we briefly introduce the recent advances in wet-chemical synthesis of 2D metal nanomaterials. Subsequently, the catalytic performances of 2D metal nanomaterials in a variety of electrochemical reactions are illustrated. Finally, we summarize current challenges and highlight our perspectives on preparing high-performance 2D metal electrocatalysts.

Keywords: electrocatalysis; heterophase; metal nanomaterials; phase; two-dimensional; wet-chemical synthesis.

Publication types

Review