Recent Advances in Metallic Glass Nanostructures: Synthesis Strategies and Electrocatalytic Applications

Author(s)

Li, Jinyang ^[1] ; Doubek, Gustavo ^[2] ; McMillon-Brown, Lyndsey ^[3] ; Taylor, Andre D. ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] Southwest Jiaotong Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Minist Educ, Key Lab Adv Technol Mat, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan - Peoples R China

^[2] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Sch Chem Engn, CINE, BR-13083852 Campinas, SP - Brazil

^[3] Yale Univ, Ctr Res Interface Struct & Phenomena, New Haven, CT 06520 - USA

^[4] NYU, Tandon Sch Engn, Dept Chem & Biomol Engn, MetroTech Ctr 6, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - USA

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Advanced Materials; v. 31, n. 7 FEB 15 2019.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

Recent advances in metallic glass nanostructures (MGNs) are reported, covering a wide array of synthesis strategies, computational discovery, and design solutions that provide insight into distinct electrocatalytic applications. A brief introduction to the development and unique features of MGNs with an overview of top-down and bottom-up synthesis strategies is presented. Specifically, the morphology and structural analysis of several examples applying MGNs as electrodes are highlighted. Subsequently, a comprehensive discussion of commonly employed kinetic parameters and their connection with the unique material structures of MGNs on individual electrocatalytic reactions is made, including the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and alcohol (methanol or ethanol) oxidation reaction. Finally, a summary of the challenges and perspective on the future research and development relevant to MGNs as electrocatalysts is provided. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/11958-1 - Advanced energy storage division
• Grantee: Rubens Maciel Filho
• Support type: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program