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

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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
StatePublished - Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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

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