Durable Acidic Oxygen Evolution Via Self-Construction of Iridium Oxide/Iridium-Tantalum Oxide Bi-Layer Nanostructure with Dynamic Replenishment of Active Sites
Qi Guo,
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Rui Li,
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Yanan Zhang
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et al.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Proton
exchange
membrane
(PEM)
water
electrolysis
presents
considerable
advantages
in
green
hydrogen
production.
Nevertheless,
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
catalysts
PEM
currently
encounter
several
pressing
challenges,
including
high
noble
metal
loading,
low
mass
activity,
and
inadequate
durability,
which
impede
their
practical
application
commercialization.
Here
we
report
a
self-constructed
layered
catalyst
for
acidic
OER
by
directly
using
an
Ir–Ta-based
metallic
glass
as
the
matrix,
featuring
nanoporous
IrO
2
surface
formed
situ
on
amorphous
IrTaO
x
nanostructure
during
OER.
This
distinctive
architecture
significantly
enhances
accessibility
utilization
of
Ir,
achieving
activity
1.06
A
mg
Ir
−1
at
300
mV
overpotential,
13.6
31.2
times
greater
than
commercial
Ir/C
,
respectively.
The
also
exhibits
superb
stability
under
industrial-relevant
current
densities
acid,
indicating
its
potential
uses.
Our
analyses
reveal
that
coordinated
nature
surface-active
species
is
effectively
modulated
through
electronic
interaction
between
Ta,
preventing
them
from
rapidly
evolving
into
valence
states
suppressing
lattice
participation.
Furthermore,
underlying
dynamically
replenishes
depletion
sites
inward
crystallization
selective
dissolution,
thereby
ensuring
catalyst’s
long-term
durability.
Language: Английский
Mastering the Use of Nanoprobes Beamlines for Electrochemistry: The Importance of Tracking Radiation Damage and Exploring Material Heterogeneity
ACS electrochemistry.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Language: Английский
Emergent Epitaxial Configuration of Pr3IrO7 Domains via YSZ (111) Substrate
Gahee Noh,
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Lu Guo,
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Pratap Pal
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et al.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
The
5
d
rare
Earth
iridate
is
an
intriguing
material
with
exhibiting
exotic
electronic
and
magnetic
phases
due
to
spin‐orbit
coupled
states.
Ternary
iridium
oxides
Ln
3
IrO
7
contain
unusual
Ir
5+
(5
4
)
system,
which
remain
a
subject
of
active
research.
Fabricating
epitaxial
films
challenging
substrate
compatibility,
but
it
offers
valuable
platform
explore
behaviors
under
reduced
dimensionality
interactions,
revealing
novel
phenomena
based
on
).
In
this
regard,
demonstrates
that
Pr
its
highly
anisotropic
orthorhombic
structure
can
be
epitaxially
grown
cubic
(111)‐oriented
yttrium‐stabilized
ZrO
2
(YSZ)
substrate.
film
exhibits
six
domains,
where
the
(220)
(202)
planes
aligning
YSZ
(111)
threefold
symmetry.
This
diverse
domain
configuration
in
leads
unique
properties,
spin‐glass‐like
behavior.
thin
for
exploring
unconventional
states,
their
successful
heteroepitaxy
substrates
opens
new
avenues
discovering
physical
phenomena.
Language: Английский
Metal‐Oxygen Octahedra Regulation of Iridium‐Based Perovskites for Efficient and Durable Acidic Water Oxidation
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Abstract
The
dissolution
and
inactivation
of
anodic
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
electrocatalysts
remain
significant
barriers
to
the
development
acidic
water
electrolysis.
Here,
activity
stability
BaIrO
3
(BIO)
perovskite
are
enhanced
through
controlled
regulation
metal‐oxygen
octahedra
via
B‐site
substitution
with
Co
(BICO).
During
OER
process,
Ba
leads
formation
highly
active
IrCoO
x
nanoparticles
on
amorphous
surface
layers
BICO.
introduction
not
only
increases
concentration
high‐valence
Ir
species
high
but
also
prevents
excessive
oxidation
by
taking
over
its
role
during
reaction.
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
a
substantial
reduction
in
energy
barrier
rate‐determining
step
(RDS)
after
doping.
BICO‐2
electrocatalyst
demonstrates
exceptional
performance,
requiring
an
overpotential
216
mV
achieve
current
density
10
mA
cm
−2
,
while
maintaining
continuous
operation
for
140
h
without
degradation,
boasting
number
(S‐number)
4.3
×
5
.
Additionally,
exhibits
excellent
durability
proton
exchange
membranes
(PEM)
This
work
introduces
novel
approach
designing
fabricating
efficient,
long‐lasting
electrocatalysts,
offering
insights
advancing
electrolysis
technologies.
Language: Английский