过电位
双功能
电催化剂
分解水
纳米片
材料科学
催化作用
化学工程
纳米颗粒
析氧
双功能催化剂
纳米技术
电化学
化学
光催化
电极
物理化学
有机化学
工程类
作者
Raji Vadakkekara,Rajith Illathvalappil,Sreekumar Kurungot
标识
DOI:10.1002/celc.201801107
摘要
Abstract Exploring the generation of efficient and long‐lasting bifunctional electrocatalysts obtained from low‐cost transition metal oxides is crucial to the optimal production of hydrogen and oxygen by electrocatalytic water splitting. This study aims to demonstrate the applicability of layered TiO 2 nanosheets as support for designing electrocatalysts. We have demonstrated the performance by decorating the TiO 2 support with NiCo 2 O 4 nanoparticles (NiCo 2 O 4 /TiO 2 ) as catalysts for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. Moreover, the corrosion effect of usually used carbon‐based supporting materials can decrease the working efficiency and, thus, the overall performance of the catalysts. In this aspect, TiO 2 can be a better alternative to carbon‐based systems. Layered TiO 2 was synthesized at room temperature, and a simple heat treatment protocol was employed for the large‐scale synthesis of NiCo 2 O 4 /TiO 2 . TiO 2 facilitated the formation of smaller NiCo 2 O 4 nanoparticles, also improving the dispersion. This bifunctional electrocatalyst exhibits high OER and HER performance with a low overpotential of 309 mV and 185 mV respectively, at a current density of 10 mA cm −2 . TiO 2 supported catalyst also exhibits other advantages like remarkable durability in the alkaline medium along with high turnover frequency (TOF) values. This inexpensive catalyst can deliver a current density of 10 mA cm −2 at only 1.64 V with a steady performance for more than 12 h for overall water splitting. Thus, this homemade system provides a proficient and low‐cost alternative to the more expensive systems such as RuO 2 , IrO 2 or Pt for the electrochemical water splitting applications.
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