Abstract
It is a great challenge to develop highly active oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts with superior durability. In this study, a NiFe layered double hydroxide-decorated phosphide (NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3) was constructed to display satisfactory OER activity and good stability for water splitting in alkaline media. At an overpotential of 300 mV, NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3 achieved a current density of 82 mA cm−2 for the OER, which was 9.1 and 2.3 times that of CoP/NiP3 and NiFe LDH, respectively. Moreover, the reconstruction behavior, during which oxyhydroxides formed, was studied by a combination of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. A synergistic effect between NiFe LDH and CoP/NiP3 was also observed for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Furthermore, when NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3 acted as both the cathode and anode for overall water splitting, a high current density of 100 mA cm−2 was maintained for more than 275 h. In addition, under Xe light irradiation, a solar to hydrogen efficiency of 9.89% was achieved for solar-driven water splitting. This work presents the coupling of different active compositions, and can provide a reference for designing bifunctional electrocatalysts.
摘要
研制具有优良稳定性的高活性析氧反应(OER)电催化剂是 一个巨大的挑战. 这项工作构建了层状镍铁双氢氧化物修饰的磷 化物(NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3), 其在碱性介质中呈现出了令人满意 的OER活性和良好的全解水稳定性. 在300 mV的过电位下, NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3 的电流密度为82 mA cm−2, 分别是CoP/NiP3 和 NiFe LDH的9.1倍和2.3倍. 通过X射线光电子能谱、拉曼和扫描电 镜表征, 研究了OER过程中的重构行为. 氢析出性能测试也论证了 NiFe LDH与CoP/NiP3 之间的协同效应. 此外, NiFe LDH@CoP/NiP3 同时作为阴极和阳极进行全解水时, 可以维持100 mA cm−2 的 高电流密度超过275小时. 此外, 在氙灯的照射下, 太阳能驱动的水 分解可以实现9.89%的光产氢效率. 这项工作实现了不同活性成分 间的耦合, 为双功能电催化剂的设计提供了参考.
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This work was financially supported by Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project (2017TP1001 and 2020JJ4710), the National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFB0704100) and the State Key Laboratory Fund.
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Song C and Liu Y performed the experiments and sample preparation; Song C and Wang Y wrote the paper with support from Lei Y; Tang S was responsible for the data processing; Li W and Zeng J contributed to the theoretical analysis; Li Q, Chen L and Peng H provided constructive suggestions. All authors contributed to the general discussion.
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Chengye Song received his Bachelor degree from Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University in 2016. He is currently pursuing his Master degree under the supervision of Prof. Yongpeng Lei and Prof. Wenkui Li.
Wenkui Li received his BS degree (1998) in Hebei University and Master degree (2001) in Hunan University, and his PhD degree (2004) in Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences with Prof. Hanrui Zhuang. He joined the faculty of Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Surface Engineering, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University in 2004 as a full professor.
Yongpeng Lei received his BS degree (2003) and Master degree (2006) in National University of Defense Technology, and his PhD degree (2011) in National University of Defense Technology with Prof. Yingde Wang. He started the study of functional nanomaterials at the Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University in 2011, under the guidance of Prof. Yadong Li. He joined the faculty of the State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University in 2017 as a full professor.
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Song, C., Liu, Y., Wang, Y. et al. Highly efficient oxygen evolution and stable water splitting by coupling NiFe LDH with metal phosphides. Sci. China Mater. 64, 1662–1670 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-020-1566-6
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