Controlled synthesis of highly active bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting using coal-based activated carbons
Xianglong Zhao, Xinghua Yong, Qizhe Ji, Zhenghua Yang, Song Yang, Yiqiang Sun, Zhengyang Cai, Jingcheng Xu, Luyan Li, Shuhua Shi, Feiyong Chen, Cuncheng Li, Ping Wang, Jong‐Beom Baek
Abstract
N doped coal-based activated carbons, which are decorated with Ru and Ni 3 N nanoparticles, exhibit excellent OER/HER bifunctional activities and outstanding performance for water splitting, due to synergies of N, Ru, Ni 3 N and large surface areas.
Topics & Concepts
BifunctionalWater splittingCoalCatalysisNanoparticleActivated carbonChemical engineeringMaterials scienceDopingNanotechnologyChemistryAdsorptionEngineeringOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsPhotocatalysisElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques