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Single-Site, Single-Metal-Atom, Heterogeneous Electrocatalyst: Metal–Organic-Framework Supported Molybdenum Sulfide for Redox Mediator-Assisted Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Noh H., Yang Y., Zhang X. et al. · ChemElectroChem · 2020 · 509-516

6materials
11samples
6synthesis routes
23measurements
47results
6claims and caveats

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Author interpretations and caveats

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Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

The crystalline MOF framework is retained through postsynthetic modification, electrode fabrication and bulk electrolysis.

Caveat: PXRD and porosity establish retained crystallinity/porosity at the measured level, not necessarily absence of all local defects.

513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure S6 · Linked to 2 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

MoSx-SIM-NDC-SALI contains monometallic node-grafted Mo(SH)2 units allocated exclusively to the mesopore after NDC blocks the c-pore.

Caveat: SC-XRD model includes partial occupancies and low loading; full CIF is not locally available in this extraction batch.

511 · Results and Discussion · Figure 3 · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

NDC remains at approximately one ligand per Zr6 node after MoOx deposition and sulfidation, maintaining c-pore blocking during catalyst installation.

Caveat: Based on digested-sample 1H NMR integration rather than direct local imaging of every pore.

511 · Results and Discussion · Figure S2/Table S2 · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Mo(SH)2 units in the c-pore are inferred to be roughly four times more active than otherwise identical units sited in the mesopore.

Caveat: The four-fold factor is an inference from factor-of-two differences and the fraction of c-pore sites, not a direct isolated-site measurement.

515 · Pore Environment Effects · Linked to 6 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

MoSx-SIM-NDC-SALI and NDC-free MoSx-SIM behave mechanistically similarly under sufficiently reducing mediator-assisted conditions; RM-assisted electron transfer and proton-dependent steps jointly control the overall rate.

Caveat: Mechanistic assignment is based on electrochemical trends and comparison with prior work; authors note computational modelling would be useful for hydrogen-bonding hypotheses.

515 · Conclusions · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Redox mediators are required because the MOF support is electrically insulating at potentials relevant for hydrogen evolution and cannot directly address most catalyst sites.

Caveat: The paper does not report a standalone conductivity measurement; this is an electrochemical/inference statement supported by mediator-enabled activity.

510 · Introduction · Linked to 3 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO)FTO conductive glassunknown · UnknownConductive substrate/control, not a MOF.513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure 4
MoOx-SIM-NDC-SALIMo(VI) oxide species on NDC-SALI/NU-1000Zr6 oxozirconium node bearing Mo(VI) oxide species · TBAPy plus NDC3D · PristineOxide precursor/control generated by Mo(VI) oxide deposition on NDC-SALI; XANES pre-edge suggests tetrahedral local symmetry.511 · Results and Discussion · Figure S3
MoSx-SIM-NDC-SALIC50H22Mo0.16O16S0.32Zr3 (SC-XRD model)Zr6 oxozirconium node grafted with monometallic Mo(SH)2 units · TBAPy plus NDC site-directing ligand3D · PristinePorous MOF-supported array of single-site, single-metal-atom Mo(SH)2 catalysts allocated exclusively to the hexagonal mesopore.512 · Results and Discussion · Figure 3
MoSx-SIMNU-1000 bearing Mo(SH)2 units without NDCZr6 oxozirconium node grafted with monometallic Mo(SH)2 units · TBAPy3D · PristineNDC-free comparator in which Mo(SH)2 units occupy both hexagonal mesopores and c-pores.510 · Introduction · Figure 1
NDC-SALINU-1000 with ca. one naphthalene dicarboxylate per Zr6 nodeZr6 oxozirconium node modified by NDC · TBAPy plus naphthalene dicarboxylate site-directing ligand3D · PristineNDC incorporated by SALI occupies the c-pore and converts NU-1000 from eight-connected to ten-connected Zr-MOF.511 · Introduction
NU-1000Zr6 oxozirconium node with TBAPy linkerhexanuclear oxozirconium-based Zr6 node · 1,3,5,8-(p-benzoate)pyrene linker (TBAPy4-)3D · PristineHierarchical microporous and mesoporous Zr-MOF support with labile hydroxo/aqua groups on nodes.510 · Introduction · Figure 1

Sample register

Sample form, processing state and composition status define the context for measurements.

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
bare FTO substrateresearch_0714__mat__mat_ftoThin Film · Pristine Control · Unknownbare conductive substrate controlFTO conductive glass513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure 4
MoOx-SIM-NDC-SALI/FTO electroderesearch_0714__mat__mat_moox_ndc_saliElectrode · Pristine Control · Compositedrop-cast oxide-control working electrodeFTO conductive glass · 3 uL of 10 mg mL-1 MOF suspension drop-cast over 0.25 cm2 electroactive area513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure 4
MoOx-SIM-NDC-SALI powderresearch_0714__mat__mat_moox_ndc_saliPowder · Pristine Control · Guest LoadedMo(VI) oxide deposited on NDC-SALI prior to sulfidation511 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2
MoSx-SIM-NDC-SALI/FTO electroderesearch_0714__mat__mat_mosx_ndc_saliElectrode · Target Sample · Compositedrop-cast film on FTO used as working electrode; sulfide electrode prepared in argon gloveboxFTO conductive glass · 3 uL of 10 mg mL-1 MOF suspension drop-cast over 0.25 cm2 electroactive area515 · Experimental Section
MoSx-SIM-NDC-SALI powder/single crystalsresearch_0714__mat__mat_mosx_ndc_saliSingle Crystal · Target Sample · Guest LoadedNDC-SALI framework after Mo(VI) deposition, reduction and H2S sulfidation512 · Results and Discussion · Figure 3
MoSx-SIM without NDC/FTO electroderesearch_0714__mat__mat_mosx_simElectrode · Pristine Control · Compositedrop-cast comparator electrodeFTO conductive glass · same electrode fabrication as NDC-SALI derivative514 · Foot-of-the-wave Analysis · Table 1
MoSx-SIM without NDC powderresearch_0714__mat__mat_mosx_simPowder · Pristine Control · Guest LoadedNDC-free MoSx-SIM comparator prepared as reported previously and measured here with identical electrode fabrication514 · Foot-of-the-wave Analysis · Table 1
NDC-SALI/FTO electroderesearch_0714__mat__mat_ndc_saliElectrode · Pristine Control · Compositedrop-cast framework-control working electrodeFTO conductive glass · 3 uL of 10 mg mL-1 MOF suspension drop-cast over 0.25 cm2 electroactive area513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure 4
NDC-SALI powderresearch_0714__mat__mat_ndc_saliPowder · Pristine Control · Guest LoadedNDC incorporated by SALI before Mo deposition511 · Introduction
NU-1000/FTO electroderesearch_0714__mat__mat_nu1000Electrode · Pristine Control · Compositedrop-cast parent-framework working electrodeFTO conductive glass · 3 uL of 10 mg mL-1 MOF suspension drop-cast over 0.25 cm2 electroactive area513 · Redox Mediator-Assisted Electrocatalysis · Figure 4
NU-1000 powderresearch_0714__mat__mat_nu1000Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine Frameworkas-synthesised MOF powder used for sorption/control measurementsS5 · Characterization · Table S1