Zn-doped nickel iron (oxy)hydroxide nanocubes passivated by polyanions with high catalytic activity and corrosion resistance for seawater oxidation

So Jung Kim, Heechae Choi, Jeong Ho Ryu, Kang Min Kim, Sungwook Mhin, Arpan Kumar Nayak, Junghwan Bang, Minyeong Je, Ghulam Ali, Kyung Yoon Chung, Kyeong Han Na, Won Youl Choi, Sunghwan Yeo, Jin Uk Jang, Hyuk Su Han*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Electrochemical water splitting to produce hydrogen fuel is a promising renewable energy-conversion technique. Large-scale electrolysis of freshwater may deplete water resources and cause water scarcity worldwide. Thus, seawater electrolysis is a potential solution to the future energy and water crisis. In seawater electrolysis, it is critical to develop cost-effective electrocatalysts to split seawater without chloride corrosion. Herein, we present zinc-doped nickel iron (oxy)hydroxide nanocubes passivated by negatively charged polyanions (NFZ-PBA-S) that exhibits outstanding catalytic activity, stability, and selectivity for seawater oxidation. Zn dopants and polyanion-rich passivated surface layers in NFZ-PBA-S could effectively repel chlorine ions and enhance corrosion resistance, enabling its excellent catalytic activity and stability for seawater oxidation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82-92
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry
Volume81
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrocatalyst
  • Layered double hydroxide
  • Oxygen evolution reaction
  • Seawater splitting
  • Sulfidation

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