The template synthesis of ultrathin metallic Ir nanosheets as a robust electrocatalyst for acidic water splitting
Yuhua Xie, Xue Long, Xianwei Li, Chaofeng Chang, Konggang Qu, Zehui Yang
Abstract
Ultrathin metallic iridium nanosheets (∼4 nm) were synthesized using MIL-88A as the sacrificing template at room temperature. Ir-NS shows superior and stable water splitting performance in an acidic medium.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystIridiumMetalMaterials scienceWater splittingNanotechnologyChemical engineeringCatalysisCombinatorial chemistryInorganic chemistryElectrochemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyPhotocatalysisElectrodeEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications