Bimetallic Compounds Research Articles

The Localized Active Space Method with Unitary Selective Coupled Cluster.

We introduce a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm, the localized active space unitary selective coupled cluster singles and doubles (LAS-USCCSD) method. Derived from the localized active space unitary coupled cluster (LAS-UCCSD) method, LAS-USCCSD first performs a classical LASSCF calculation, then selectively identifies the most important parameters (cluster amplitudes used to build the multireference UCC ansatz) for restoring interfragment interaction energy using this reduced set of parameters with the variational quantum eigensolver method. We benchmark LAS-USCCSD against LAS-UCCSD by calculating the total energies of (H2)2, (H2)4, and trans-butadiene, and the magnetic coupling constant for a bimetallic compound [Cr2(OH)3(NH3)6]3+. For these systems, we find that LAS-USCCSD reduces the number of required parameters and thus the circuit depth by at least 1 order of magnitude, an aspect which is important for the practical implementation of multireference hybrid quantum-classical algorithms like LAS-UCCSD on near-term quantum computers.

Fabrication of large frame zincophilic bimetallic compounds as protective coatings for highly efficient Zn metal anodes

Abstract The integration of an artificial protective coating into the Zn metal anode is considered as a highly efficient approach to minimize growth of Zn dendrites. The present study involves the design and synthesis of NiCo nanomaterials featuring a three-dimensional (3D) open structure and an abundance of active groups on their surface. Subsequently, NiCo nanomaterials are applied as a protective coating onto Zn foil to safeguard the Zn anode. The NiCo protective coating provides a rich zincophilic site, thus enhancing the stability of the electrode and effectively inhibiting Zn dendrite growth. Hence, the NiCo@Zn\\|NiCo@Zn symmetric cell with a lifespan up to 950 h at a current density of 2 mA cm−2. When paired with NH4V4O10, the full battery exhibits satisfied ultra-long cycle stability, maintaining good capacity retention after 3000 cycles at 10 A g−1. This work provides a new idea for the practical application of zinc ion batteries.

Acetylene Semihydrogenation over Pd-Bi Intermetallic Compounds: A DFT Combined with Microkinetic Modeling Study.

Acetylene semihydrogenation is an important process both theoretically and experimentally. Pure Pd catalysts usually suffer from limited selectivity for ethylene products and poor stability. Pd-Bi bimetallic compounds are synthesized and show not only excellent catalytic performance but also remarkable long-term stability. However, the detailed mechanism is still unclear. In this paper, the acetylene semihydrogenation mechanism on Pd(100), Pd3Bi1(100), and Pd1Bi1(100) is studied by density functional theory (DFT) calculation and microkinetic modeling. Adding Bi causes the surface d-band center (εd) to move to a lower energy, and the adsorption strength of the intermediate becomes weaker. Besides, ethylidyne (CCH3) formation becomes more difficult on the Pd-Bi alloy due to the lack of continuous surface Pd atoms. As a spectator, CCH3 deactivates the Pd and Pd-Bi alloys by a steric effect. However, the selectivity for ethylene on the Pd-Bi alloy is still high because of the weakly bonded ethylene. We found the relationship between εd and the catalysts' activity and selectivity. This study may supply some clues for the design of selective hydrogenation catalysts.

Layered Double Hydroxides As a Method for Decorating Electrodes with Metal Particles for Sensing the Antibiotic Ornidazole

The use of metallic particles and nanoparticles to improve the detection capabilities of sensors has been widely reported in literature and thus, a method of decorating electrodes reliably and easily with metallic particles is of great interest. In this regard, Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) are of particular interest to act as a source of metal particles. LDHs are inorganic two-dimensional compounds with the general formula [M1-x 2+M3+ x(OH)2]x+(An-)x/n.mH2O where M is two different metals and A is the intercalated anion between the stacked layers of divalent and trivalent M2+/M3+ ions to produce a 2 nanosheet structure [1]. In this study LDHs are synthesised hydrothermally, which involves placing metallic salts of the desired metals into an aqueous solution in a sealed autoclave and heating to a high temperature to produce a high vapour pressure environment. From this method various elements can be combined to produce bimetallic and trimetallic LDHs.The obtained LDH powder is then dispersed in ethanol and water using ultrasonication and layered onto the electrode surface by means of drop-casting. It can then be easily reduced using cyclic voltammetry to act as an efficient method of decorating an electrode with metallic particles of the desired elements. In this study, a variety of layered double hydroxides were synthesised using combinations of different elements and then subsequently used to reduce metal particles onto a glassy carbon electrode.A variety of bimetallic and trimetallic LDH compounds containing copper, iron, cobalt, and nickel were investigated. To compare the sensing capabilities of these reduced metal particles, the reduction of the antibiotic ornidazole was used as an analyte. Ornidazole is a member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic family that is heavily employed in the treatment of both human and animal infections [2]. This widespread use has led to the accumulation of the antibiotic in aquatic environments, posing a serious health risk due to its toxicity and the risk of antimicrobial resistance [3]. Thus, a sensor capable of quickly and reliably detecting the antibiotic is of great importance. To enhance the conductivity of the modified sensors, a drop-casted layer of functionalised carbon black was combined with the metallic particles.For the detection of ornidazole, the copper-iron (CuFe) particles were concluded to be optimum, displaying a detection range of 0.2 uM to 600 uM. Characterisation studies were performed on the CuFe particles using SEM, XRD, XPS, FTIR, and EDX. Investigations were carried out into the behaviour of the sensor at varying pH values and to determine the reaction kinetics of detection. To study the selectivity of the sensor interferants were introduced to the antibiotic solution and experiments were performed in real water samples gathered from various locations.[1] A., Karmakar, K., Kannimuthu, S., Sam Sankar, K., Sangeetha, R., Madhu, & S., Kundu. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2020[2] Q. Wang, C. Wang, Q. Wang, & Z. Wang, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry., 2019, 67(41), 11527-11535[3] W. El, N. Tajat, A. Idelahcen, M. Tamimi, S. Qourzal, A. Assabbane, & I. Bakas, Microchemical Journal, 2023, 195, 109397

Nanoparticles for Active and Sustainable Fuel Cell Cathodes

Depletion of fossil fuels and environmental pollution raised interest in new technologies for sustainable energy production, conversion, and storage, among which fuel cell technology is greatly studied, in both academia and industry. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are reputed energy devices, due to their high conversion efficiency and low environmental pollution.1 Nowadays, Pt-based catalysts exhibit the best electrocatalytic activity towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), but enhancing their catalytic efficiency and reducing costs are essential for commercializing fuel cell technology.2 Our interest relies with the development of Pt-based nanoalloys2,4 via solution organometallic chemistry approach.3 This approach allows control over the composition, structure, and morphology of metal nanoparticles, and could lead to increased catalytic activity and long-term stability by revealing more active sites of the catalyst. Additionally, the ability to alloy with a range of metals for producing bimetallic compounds is one of the key advantages of this approach.In this communication, the synthesis of Pt-based nanoparticles and their characterization by state-of-the-art techniques such as ICP, EA, IR, TEM and HR-TEM will be described. The influence of the Pt complexes used as precursors and of the reaction conditions on the morphology of the Pt nanoparticles will be shown. The obtained nanostructures offer interesting starting materials to incorporate other metals, such as transition or rare earth metals, in order to have nanoalloys and study their performance in ORR in comparison to pure Pt catalysts.

Elucidation of synergism in Ce-Zr/SBA-15 mesoporous catalysts and the effects on the activity in selective glycerol to lactic acid reaction

The continued conversion of glycerol to value-added chemicals is essential in ensuring the sustainable development of the biodiesel industry. Selective catalytic oxidation of glycerol to lactic acid provides an alternative approach to valorizing glycerol. A mesoporous SBA-15 supported mixed-metallic oxide catalyst is deemed essential to selectively produce lactic acid in this mixed parallel and multi-step reaction. SBA-15-supported bimetallic Ce and Zr oxides were proved to be highly efficient catalysts for the selective glycerol oxidation into lactic acid in base-free media. The synergism between Ce and Zr in the bimetallic oxide compounds could enhance the creation of oxygen vacancies in the catalyst via the reduction of Ce4+ to Ce3+. The 2:1CeZr/SBA-15 catalyst exhibited prominent catalytic activity in selectively oxidizing glycerol to lactic acid, with a glycerol conversion of 91.8% and a lactic acid yield of 35.1%. This work achieved superior catalytic performance compared to previously conducted studies, primarily due to the significantly higher initial glycerol concentration employed in this study. To ascertain the intrinsic active sites of the catalyst, the physicochemical properties of the catalyst were thoroughly examined using BET, FTIR, XRD, FESEM, TEM, CO2-TPD, O2-TPD, and H2-TPR analysis. This work concluded that the synergistic interaction of the active sites, which led to the formation of active oxygen species, facilitated primary dehydrogenation of the terminal -OH bond in glycerol. Hence, in this work, a plausible glycerol conversion mechanism over the 2:1CeZr/SBA-15 catalyst was also proposed.

Optimized Adsorption-Catalytic Conversion for Lithium Polysulfides by Constructing Bimetallic Compounds for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

Although lithium-sulfur batteries possess the advantage of high theoretical specific capacity, the inevitable shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides is still a difficult problem restricting its application. The design of highly active catalysts to promote the redox reaction during charge-discharge and thus reduce the existence time of lithium polysulfides in the electrolyte is the mainstream solution at present. In particular, bimetallic compounds can provide more active sites and exhibit better catalytic properties than single-component metal compounds by regulating the electronic structure of the catalysts. In this work, bimetallic compounds-nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NiCo)Se2-NCNT and (CuCo)Se2-NCNT are designed by introducing Ni and Cu into CoSe2, respectively. The (CuCo)Se2-NCNT delivers an optimized adsorption-catalytic conversion for lithium polysulfide, benefitting from adjusted electron structure with downshifted d-band center and increased electron fill number of Co in (CuCo)Se2 compared with that of (NiCo)Se2. This endows (CuCo)Se2 moderate adsorption strength for lithium polysulfides and better catalytic properties for their conversion. As a result, the lithium-sulfur batteries with (CuCo)Se2-NCNT achieve a high specific capacity of 1051.06 mAh g-1 at 1C and an enhanced rate property with a specific capacity of 838.27 mAh g-1 at 4C. The work provides meaningful insights into the design of bimetallic compounds as catalysts for lithium-sulfur batteries.

Adsorption of Residual Pesticide Glyphosate Isopropylamine in Surface Water by Modified Biomass Materials

Effective treatment of pesticide residue-induced pollution in the aqueous environment is the key to improving the water quality of rivers and lakes. Modified biomass material (Fe-Al-PS) was successfully prepared by impregnating Fe and Al bimetallic compounds to peanut shell powder for adsorption of glyphosate isopropylamine salt herbicide residues in aqueous environments. Fe-Al-PS reached adsorption equilibrium for 10 mg·L-1 of glyphosate isopropylamine salt at the adsorbent dosage and adsorption time of 0.14 g and 10 min, respectively, and the removal rates were stabilized at 99.9 % and 99.6 %, respectively. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-secondary kinetic and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models and belonged to multi-molecular layer chemisorption. The removal of glyphosate isopropylamine salt by Fe-Al-PS was greater than 95 % in a wide range of pH (2-11). The thermodynamic results indicated that the adsorption was a spontaneous exothermic process. Fe-Al-PS materials were easy to access and involved simple synthesis and low energy consumption, had high anti-interference ability, were reusable, and could be used not only for the effective removal of glyphosate isopropylamine salt herbicide in real water bodies but also for the removal of inorganic phosphorus.

Interface engineering of 2D NiFe LDH/NiFeS heterostructure for highly efficient 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electrooxidation

The electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to valuable chemicals is an efficient way to upgrade biomass molecules and replace traditional catalytic synthesis. It is crucial to develop efficient and low-cost earth-abundant electrocatalysts to enhance catalytic performance of HMF oxidation. Herein, a new type of two-dimensional (2D) hybrid arrays consisting of NiFe layered double hydroxides (LDH) nanosheets and bimetallic sulfide (NiFeS) is constructed via interface engineering for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of HMF to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The preparation process of 2D NiFe LDH/NiFeS with ultrathin heterostructure involves in anchoring a Co-based metal-organic framework (Co MOF) as template onto the carbon cloth (CC) via in-situ growth, formation of NiFe LDH on the surface of Co MOF and subsequent partial sulfidation. The electrocatalyst of NiFe LDH/NiFeS exhibits outstanding performance towards HMF oxidation, about 98.5% yield for FDCA and 97.2% Faraday efficiency (FE) in the alkaline electrolyte with 10 mmol/L HMF, as well as excellent stability retaining 90.1% FE for FDCA after six cycles test. Moreover, even at an HMF concentration of 100 mmol/L, the yield and FE for FDCA remain high at 83.6% and 93.6%, respectively. These findings highlight that 2D heterostructure containing abundant interfaces between NiFe LDH nanosheets and NiFeS can enhance the intrinsic activity of LDH and thus promote the oxidation reaction kinetics. Additionally, the synergistic effect of the bimetallic NiFe compounds also improved the selectivity of HMF conversion to FDCA. Our present work demonstrates that constructing 2D ultrathin heterostructure of NiFe LDH/NiFeS is a facile strategy via interface engineering to enhance the intrinsic activity of LDH electrocatalysts, which would open new avenues toward low-cost and advanced 2D nanocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion and electrochemical valorization of biomass derivatives.

Mercury-Group 13 Metal Covalent Bonds: A Systematic Comparison of Aluminyl, Gallyl and Indyl Metallo-ligands.

Bimetallic compounds containing direct metal-group 13 element bonds have been shown to display unprecedented patterns of cooperative reactivity towards small molecules, which can be influenced by the identity of the group 13 element. In this context, we present here a systematic appraisal of group 13 metallo-ligands of the type [(NON)E]- (NON=4,5-bis(2,6-diisopropylanilido)-2,7-di-tert-butyl-9,9-dimethylxanthene) for E=Al, Ga and In, through a comparison of structural and spectroscopic parameters associated with the trans L or X ligands in linear d10 complexes of the types LM{E(NON)} and XM'{E(NON)}. These studies are facilitated by convenient syntheses (from the In(I) precursor, InCp) of the potassium indyl species [{K(NON)In}⋅KCp]n (1) and [(18-crown-6)2K2Cp] [(NON)In] (1'), and lead to the first structural characterisation of Ag-In and Hg-E (E=Al, In) covalent bonds. The resulting structural, spectroscopic and quantum chemical probes of Ag/Hg complexes are consistent with markedly stronger σ-donor capabilities of the aluminyl ligand, [(NON)Al]-, over its gallium and indium counterparts.

Torsion Effects Beyond the δ Bond and the Role of π Metal-Ligand Interactions.

Previous studies on bimetallic paddlewheel compounds have established a direct correlation between metal-metal distance and ligand torsion angles, leading to the rule that higher torsion results in longer metal-metal bond distances. Here, the new discovery based on diarylformamidinateRu₂⁵⁺ paddlewheel compounds [Ru2Cl(DArF)4]that show an opposite behavior is reported: higher torsions lead to shorter metal-metal distances. This discovery challenges the assumption that internal rotation solely impacts the δ bond. By combining experimental and theoretical techniques, it is demostrated that this trend is associated with previously overlooked π metal-ligand interactions. These π metal-ligand interactions are a direct consequence of the paddlewheel structure and the conjugated nature of the bidentate ligands. This findings offer far-reaching insights into the influence of equatorial ligands and their π-conjugation characteristics on the electronic properties of paddlewheel complexes. That this effect is not exclusive of diruthenium compounds but also occurs in other bimetallic cores such as ditungsten or dirhodium is demonstrated, and with other ligands showing allyl type conjugation. These results provide a novel approach for fine-tuning the properties of these compounds with significant implications for materials design.

Synthesis of the bimetallic zirconium compound derived from unsubstituted as-indacene and its catalytic behavior on ethylene polymerization

This contribution describes the synthesis and characterization of bimetallic zirconium metallocene derived from unsubstituted 1,8-dihydro-as-indacene (as-IcH2). The complex [(Cp*ZrCl2)2-as-Ic] was synthesized from the dilithiated salt of as-indacene [as-Ic][Li]2 with two equivalent of [(Cp*ZrCl3)]. This complex here reported was characterized by means of 1H and 13C NMR, elemental analysis, and X-ray diffraction. In order to gain further knowledge about their catalytic behavior, the complex was tested in the catalysis of ethylene polymerization showing a highest activity. Theoretical calculations of zirconium compound were carried out to benefit additional understanding the mechanism of this novel olefin catalyst.

Hydrothermal Hydrolyzation-Driven Topological Transformation of Ni-Co Bimetallic Compounds with Hollow Nanoflower Structure for Optimizing Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis.

Composition screening and structure optimization are two critical factors in improving the electrocatalytic performance of hybrid materials. Herein, we present a straightforward hydrothermal hydrolyzation-topological transformation strategy for the synthesis of a range of Ni-Co bimetallic compounds with a hollow nanoflower structure. Among these Ni-Co compounds, Ni2P/Co2P hollow nanoflowers (HNFs) exhibit the most impressive electrocatalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), necessitating only an 153 mV overpotential to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm-2 under alkaline conditions. Importantly, this performance remains stable for over 48 h, indicating exceptional durability. The exceptional catalytic performance of Ni2P/Co2P HNFs arises from the synergy between the hybrid Ni2P/Co2P components and the hollow nanoflower structure. The former provides abundant catalytic sites, while electron rearrangement at the heterointerfaces enhances the adsorption/desorption of active species and facilitates electron transfer. The latter contributes to the exposure of catalytic sites, shortening mass and charge transfer routes, and bolstering structural stability during prolonged electrocatalysis. This research offers valuable insights into the screening and optimization of advanced hybrid electrocatalysts, holding significant promise for applications in the emerging field of new energy technologies.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ПРИМЕСЕЙ НА ДЕГРАДАЦИЮ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ В СИСТЕМЕ Al – Au

Typical reasons for degradation of micro–welded bimetallic compounds of the aluminum-gold binary system are considered. These types of compounds are often used in the manufacture of semiconductor products (SCPs) and integrated circuits (ICs). Degradation of compounds, revealed during screen tests or during products operating, leads to failures, which dramatically reduces the reliability of electronic equipment (EE). The majority of degradation processes are based on diffusion phenomena, which are mainly determined by temperature, chemical composition and microstructure of metals and alloys. Impurity elements included in the gold coating have a significant effect on the degradation of the wire connections such as crystal contact pads – traverses of package terminals of SCPs. In this regard, it is worth analyzing the effect of various impurities on the diffusion processes and changes in the microstructure of the coating in order to find out the most dangerous chemical elements and determine their role in the degradation of compounds. The paper presents a review of references on the research subject. In the conclusion, the results of analysis in the field of the influence of impurity elements on the degradation of compounds in Al – Au system are summarized, conclusions are drawn about the key role of grain-boundary diffusion on the degradation of micro-welded bimetallic compounds.

Nanoconfined zero-valent iron effectively enhances the catalytic degradation of phenolic pollutants by Fe-Mn bimetallic peroxidase-like compound

Peroxidase mimics can activate H2O2 to degrade organic pollutants in water. A novel bimetallic active center of MOF-based peroxidase-like (POD-like) (Fe@PCN-222(Mn)) was synthesized, with Fe0 uniformly doped within the channels of PCN-222(Mn). This nano-constrained strategy greatly improves the catalytic stability and anti-interference performance of Fe@PCN-222(Mn). Enzymatic reaction kinetics studies showed that Fe0 doping significantly increased the reaction rate. Compared to externally exposed Fe/PCN-222(Mn), pure PCN-222 and PCN-222(Mn), Fe@PCN-222(Mn) exhibited a more stable and efficient performance in the 4-NP-catalyzed degradation process, assisted by both bimetallic synergism and nanoconfinement. Within 60 min, the removal of 4-NP was as high as 100%, while the removal of TOC was 56.74%. The large amount of 1O2 produced in the Fe@PCN-222(Mn)/H2O2 system is the main reason for the rapid degradation of 4-NP. This is because the distance between the pollutant molecules and the ROS is greatly shortened under the nanoconfined conditions, and the electron transfer efficiency between Fe/Mn is also effectively improved. Furthermore, the electronegativity difference between Fe/Mn drives the reaction. This work expands the application of POD-like and offers a new approach to designing and developing Fenton-like catalysts.

High-performance stretchable flexible supercapacitor based on lignosulfonate/Prussian blue analogous nanohybrids reinforced rubber by direct laser writing

With the advent of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) era, flexible supercapacitors (F-SC) have emerged as one of the most promising power sources for wearable devices. However, the rapid fabrication of F-SC with high energy density and stretchability remains a challenge. In this study, an intrinsically stretchable rubber-based supercapacitor, for the first time, was fabricated from Co-Fe Prussian blue analogous (Co-Fe PBA)/sodium lignosulfonate (LS) nanohybrids (PBA-LS) reinforced carboxylated nitrile rubber (XNBR) by direct laser writing (DLW) technology. Under the transient photothermal action of programable high-energy laser irradiation, biomass-derived LS among PBA-LS nanohybrids was directly transformed into patterned porous graphitized carbon on the surface of PBA-LS/XNBR substrates (PLX), while Co-Fe PBA was pyrolyzed into bimetallic compound nanoparticles as pseudocapacitive materials embedded into the carbon framework. Benefiting from the in-situ doping of the bimetallic compounds within the LS-derived carbon framework on flexible PLX substrates, the rubber-based electrode showed an excellent electrochemical activity, reversibility and stability. Accordingly, symmetric interdigitated F-SCs could be rapidly fabricated by DLW, showing high areal capacitance of 479.08 mF cm−2 and energy density of up to 80.07 μWh cm−2. To achieve their stretchability, “island-bridge” structured stretchable F-SCs (SF-SC) were fabricated through Kirigami technology and liquid metal linkage. The rubber-based SF-SC demonstrated high voltage window and energy density as well as excellent electromechanical stability for powering small devices. This work provided new insights into the scalable fabrication of flexible energy storage devices by DLW, and it was of significant importance for the development of rubber-based flexible electronics and the valorization of biomass LS.

Rational design of crystalline/amorphous nickel manganese phosphate octahydrate heterostructure for high-performance aqueous and all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors

Designing a rational architecture and combining diverse metal cations are of vital importance to obtain high-performance bimetallic compounds for energy storage purposes. Herein, a novel crystalline/amorphous nickel manganese phosphate octahydrate heterostructure grown in-situ on nickel foam was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method followed by annealing in argon. The composite exhibits exceptional performance by adjusting the atomic ratio of redox metals (nickel and manganese) with multiple oxidation states. Specifically, the composite shows an excellent specific capacitance of 2351.6 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1 and 67.3 % capacity retention after 3000 cycles at 10 A g−1. This remarkable performance can be attributed to the unique heterogeneous structure of the composite and the synergistic effect between two metals, improving the electronic conductivity. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further confirm the reduction of band gap and conductivity enhancement. Furthermore, the crystalline portions offer not only active sites but also good mechanical support, while the amorphous components effectively promote ion diffusion and reaction. An aqueous asymmetric supercapacitor was assembled employing nickel manganese phosphate octahydrate as cathode and active carbon as anode, displaying a high energy density of 66.22 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 400 W kg−1 and outstanding cycling performance at 60 mA cm−2 (81.03 % capacitance retention after 15,000 cycles). Additionally, the fabricated all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor also displays a remarkable electrochemical performance.

Metal ratio and bimetal nanoarchitectonics of ammonia-based fluoride complex induced nickel hydroxide and manganese oxide composites as active materials of an energy storage device

Nickel and manganese compounds are widely applied as efficient battery-type active materials for energy storage devices, due to high theoretical capacities and abundant redox states for generating redox reactions to store charges. Morphology plays significant roles on energy storage ability. Structure directing agent (SDA) is widely reported to have ability for modulating configurations of active materials and to achieve excellent surface properties. In this work, it is the first time to use NH4BF4 and NH4HF2 as structure directing agents for synthesizing nickel manganese compounds derived from ZIF67 as active materials of energy storage devices. Bimetallic compounds are composed of nickel hydroxide and manganese oxide, which presents the favorable two-dimensional flower-like structure with high surface area and abundant redox states. The largest specific capacitance (CF) of 1358.2 F/g corresponding to the capacity of 226.4 mAh/g are achieved for the bimetallic compound synthesized using the Ni to Mn precursor ratio of 1 to 1 (NiMn11). The energy storage device assembled using NiMn11 and reduced graphene oxide on Ni foams presents a maximum energy density of 11.45 Wh/kg at the power density of 0.35 kW/kg, and excellent long-term stability with the CF retention of 85.6% and Coulombic efficiency of 87.5% after 10,000 cycles.

Boosting photocatalytic efficiency of iridium polypyridyl complex in coupling reaction through the induction of ferrocene: insights into bimetallic catalysis

A bimetallic compound [Ir(ppy)2(fcbpy)]PF6 (2, ppy = 2-phenylpyridine; fcbpy = 4-ferrocenyl-2,2′-bipyridine) is synthesized, and its molecular structure is established by single crystal XRD.

Применение селективного лазерного сплавления для получения биметаллического соединения из сталей различных классов

The structure and mechanical properties of a bimetallic compound of two 12X18H10T steels made by selective laser melting (SLM) have been studied. Due to the proposed technological method, the transition in a bimetallic sample between two steels is realized with a clear boundary without a smooth gradient change in chemical composition. The resulting connection shows the high quality of the formation of the interface. The type and number of structural defects inherent in the synthesized material, in the compound do not differ from the samples of each of the steels produced by the SLM separately. The mechanical properties of the bimetallic compound show that the values are not worse than ones of less durable steel 12Х18Н10Т as compared to steel 09Х17Н. The tested approaches to the creation of bimetallic compounds can be used to make products with functional gradient characteristics, using the additive technology methods.