Constructing nanoneedle arrays of heterostructured RuO<sub>2</sub>–Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> with tip-effect-induced enrichment of reactants for enhanced water oxidation
Xu Zhang, Junnan Song, Tongming Sun, Minmin Wang, Jinli Zhu, Yang Yu, Jiacheng Wang
Abstract
The nanoneedle array of heterostructured RuO 2 –Co 3 O 4 promotes the oxidation activity of water through the synergy of tip-effect-induced OH − enrichment, superior hydrophilicity and heterojunction-enhanced electron transfer.
Topics & Concepts
NanoneedleChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryNanostructureEngineeringCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSemiconductor materials and devices