Boosting electrocatalytic water oxidation of NiFe layered double hydroxide <i>via</i> the synergy of 3d–4f electron interaction and citrate intercalation
Shuo Chen, Zhicheng Zheng, Qingying Li, Hao Wan, Gen Chen, Ning Zhang, Xiaohe Liu, Renzhi Ma
Abstract
A series of hierarchical NiFeCe-LDHs intercalated with citrate anions were prepared. Benefiting from the synergy of 3d–4f electron interaction and anionic composition, trimetallic counterparts with the Ni : Fe : Ce molar ratio of 2 : 0.7 : 0.3 achieved the best OER activity.
Topics & Concepts
Intercalation (chemistry)HydroxideChemistryMolar ratioInorganic chemistryElectronLayered double hydroxidesCatalysisOrganic chemistryPhysicsQuantum mechanicsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced battery technologies research