carrier with an extremely high energy density (approximately 142 MJ kg −1 ) and zero-carbon content, has been regarded as a promising clean fuel. [1,2] In this context, electrochemical water splitting, which converts electricity into storable hydrogen, is a viable and efficient solution to mitigate severe energy shortages and greenhouse gas emissions. [3] Among these strategies, hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, which occur on the cathode and anode, respectively, in a water electrolyzer, are considered as two critical half-reactions of the water-splitting process. [4] Theoretically, water splitting requires a thermodynamic Gibbs free energy (ΔG) of approximately 237.2 kJ mol −1 , corresponding to a standard potential (ΔE) of 1.23 V versus a reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), which allows the thermodynamically uphill reaction to occur in the electrolyzer. [5] However, the unfavorable thermodynamics and resulting large overpotential are the main barriers to the scalable implementation of water electrolysis for hydrogen generation. [6,7] Currently, noble metal-based electrocatalysts exhibit the most efficient activity for water splitting, particularly Pt-based hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts and Ir/Ru-based oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. [8,9] Nevertheless, the scarcity and high price of precious metals severely impede their widespread use in commercial water-splitting applications. Taking these limitations into Electrochemical water splitting has attracted significant attention as a key pathway for the development of renewable energy systems. Fabricating efficient electrocatalysts for these processes is intensely desired to reduce their overpotentials and facilitate practical applications. Recently, metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoarchitectures featuring ultrahigh surface areas, tunable nanostructures, and excellent porosities have emerged as promising materials for the development of highly active catalysts for electrochemical water splitting. Herein, the most pivotal advances in recent research on engineering MOF nanoarchitectures for efficient electrochemical water splitting are presented. First, the design of catalytic centers for MOF-based/derived electrocatalysts is summarized and compared from the aspects of chemical composition optimization and structural functionalization at the atomic and molecular levels. Subsequently, the fast-growing breakthroughs in catalytic activities, identification of highly active sites, and fundamental mechanisms are thoroughly discussed. Finally, a comprehensive commentary on the current primary challenges and future perspectives in water splitting and its commercialization for hydrogen production is provided. Hereby, new insights into the synthetic principles and electrocatalysis for designing MOF nanoarchitectures for the practical utilization of water splitting are offered, thus further promoting their future prosperity for a wide range of applications.
No flame, no gain: A hypergolic mixture is composed of stable species that readily react/ignite on molecular contact. Both the anion and the cation in an ionic liquid play prominent roles in determining hypergolic properties as well as ignition delay times. With the 2,2-dialkyltriazanium cation, salts with nitrate, chloride, nitrocyanamide, and dicyanamide anions are hypergolic.
No flame, no gain: A hypergolic mixture is composed of stable species that readily react/ignite on molecular contact. Both the anion and the cation in an ionic liquid play prominent roles in determining hypergolic properties as well as ignition delay times. With the 2,2‐dialkyltriazanium cation, salts with nitrate, chloride, nitrocyanamide, and dicyanamide anions are hypergolic.
A number of bridge infrastructures are rising significantly due to economic expansion and growing numbers of railway and road infrastructures. Owing to the complexity of bridge design, traditional design methods always create tedious and time-consuming construction processes. In recent years, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been developed rapidly to provide a faster solution to generate and process the integration of information in a shared environment. This paper aims to highlight an innovative 6D BIM approach for the lifecycle asset management of a bridge infrastructure by using Donggou Bridge as a case study. This paper adopts 6D modelling, incorporating 3D model information with time schedule, cost estimation, and carbon footprint analysis across the lifecycle of the bridge project. The results of this paper reveal that raw materials contribute the most embodied carbon emissions, and as the 6D BIM model was developed in the early stage of the lifecycle, stakeholders can collaborate within the BIM environment to enhance a more sustainable and cost-effective outcome in advance. This study also demonstrates the possibility of BIM applications to bridge infrastructure projects throughout the whole lifecycle. The 6D BIM can save time by transforming 2D information to 3D information and reducing errors during the pre-construction and construction stages through better visualisation for staff training. Moreover, 6D BIM can promote efficient asset and project management since it can be applied for various purposes simultaneously, such as sustainability, lifecycle asset management and maintenance, condition monitoring and real-time structural simulations. In addition, BIM can promote cooperation among working parties and improve visualisation of the project for various stakeholders.
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