研究目的
To develop a bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting over a wide pH range by leveraging interfacial electrical effects in metallic NiCo-nitrides/NiCo2O4 heterostructures on graphite fibers.
研究成果
The NiCo-nitrides/NiCo2O4/GF catalyst exhibits excellent bifunctional activity for HER and OER over a wide pH range, with low overpotentials and high stability, attributed to metallic character, interfacial electric field effects, and a 3D nanostructure. DFT calculations confirm enhanced electron transfer. This work provides a new approach for pH-universal water splitting electrocatalysts.
研究不足
The electrocatalytic performance in acid and neutral media, while responsive, has higher overpotentials compared to noble metal catalysts. Stability in harsh acidic conditions may require further optimization, and the scalability of the synthesis method for industrial applications is not addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A facile method involving electrochemical deposition followed by in situ nitridation was used to fabricate 3D NiCo-nitrides nanoparticles/NiCo2O4 nanoflakes/graphite fibers. The design rationale was to create a hybrid structure with metallic components to enhance electron transfer and catalytic activity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Graphite fibers were used as the conductive substrate. Samples were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, XAFS, and electrochemical measurements.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, XAFS, electrochemical workstation, gas chromatography system (Labsolar-6A). Materials included nickel nitrate, cobalt nitrate, graphite fibers, NH3 for nitridation, electrolytes (1 M KOH, 0.5 M H2SO4, 1 M PBS).
4:5 M H2SO4, 1 M PBS).
Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Co-electrodeposition of nickel-cobalt hydroxides on graphite fibers, pyrolysis to form NiCo2O4, thermal ammonolysis for partial conversion to NiCo-nitrides. Electrochemical tests (LSV, Tafel, EIS) were conducted in a three-electrode system for HER and OER in various pH media.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using equivalent circuits for EIS, Tafel slopes from polarization curves, and DFT calculations for electronic structure analysis.
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