Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
combined
effects
of
the
hetero-interface
NiSe
2
–Ni
3
Se
4
and
Fe
doping
markedly
boost
electrocatalytic
overall
water
splitting
performance
Fe–NiSe
/NF-2
electrode.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(11)
Published: March 1, 2025
Realizing
fast
electron
transfer
and
rapid
mass
transport
in
high
current
density
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
pivotal
imperative
for
water
electrolysis.
Here,
we
developed
Ni/NiMoN
Mott-Schottky
heterostructures
with
unique
superwettability
that
can
enhance
both
transfer,
greatly
reducing
the
energy
demand
splitting.
Experimental
functional
theory
demonstrate
situ
grown
Ni
nanoparticles
optimize
dissociation
of
molecules
from
surface
adsorption
H*,
facilitating
spillover
process
on
Ni/NiMoN.
The
optimized
electrode
delivers
outstanding
HER
performance
an
ultralow
overpotential
−231.3
mV
at
−1000
mA
cm−2
maintains
stable
operation
1000
h
alkaline
media.
An
anion-exchange
membrane
electrolyzer
using
as
cathode
achieve
a
low
voltage
1.93
V
superstability.
Our
work
paves
efficient
way
constructing
active
robust
catalysts
toward
industrial-level
production.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Electrocatalytic
water
splitting
for
hydrogen
production
represents
a
crucial
pathway
toward
establishing
sustainable
energy
infrastructure
and
addressing
environmental
concerns,
with
the
development
of
high-performance
nonprecious
metal
catalysts
being
central
focus.
While
Ni3S2
demonstrates
potential
as
an
electrocatalyst,
its
limited
functionality
suboptimal
performance
necessitate
further
enhancement.
In
this
study,
drawing
inspiration
from
natural
hydrogenases,
we
engineered
novel
NiFeSe/Ni3S2
composite
electrocatalyst
through
integration
NiFeSe
Ni3S2.
The
synthesized
catalyst
displayed
outstanding
overall
water-splitting
in
alkaline
media,
realizing
current
densities
100
10
mA
cm-2
at
remarkably
low
overpotentials
267.4
mV
(vs
RHE)
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
105.6
(HER),
respectively.
Remarkably,
two-electrode
electrolyzer
incorporating
achieved
density
20
substantially
reduced
cell
voltage
1.586
V.
Comprehensive
analysis
revealed
that
strategic
construction
biomimetic
active
centers
heterogeneous
interfaces
significantly
modulates
electronic
structure,
improved
charge
transfer,
redistribution
electron
catalytic
sites.
This
investigation
provides
valuable
insights
promising
framework
rational
design
bifunctional
electrocatalysts
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 15, 2025
Abstract
The
oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
is
integral
to
the
production
of
green
hydrogen
via
seawater
electrolysis.
However,
it
faces
significant
challenges,
including
suboptimal
catalytic
activity,
pronounced
corrosion
induced
by
Cl
−
ions,
and
restricted
operational
lifetimes.
In
this
study,
a
heterostructured
hybrid
catalyst
composed
an
amorphous
NiFe‐layered
double
hydroxide
(LDH)
crystalline
NiMoO₄
presented.
Leveraging
synergistic
coupling
interactions,
NiFe‐LDH/NiMoO₄
demonstrates
remarkable
OER
performance
in
electrolysis,
requiring
minimal
overpotential
merely
339
mV
attain
industrial‐level
current
density
500
mA
cm
2
.
Experimental
findings
reveal
that
constructed
architecture
significantly
enhances
electron
transfer
between
Ni
Fe
sites,
resulting
formation
high‐valent
species
are
beneficial
for
catalysis.
A
mechanistic
analysis
elucidates
phenomenon
whereby
integration
NiFe‐LDH
mitigates
ions
optimizes
adsorption
vital
oxygen‐containing
intermediates,
accelerating
kinetics
alkaline
improving
during
electrolysis
process.