Ultra-thin carbon layer encapsulated NiCoP coralline-like catalysts for efficient overall water electrolysis
Haobo Liu, Yuqi Zhang, Jiancheng Li, Riyue Ge, Julie M. Cairney, Rongkun Zheng, Sean Li, Bin Liu, Liming Dai, Ting Liao, Wenxian Li
Abstract
Carbon encapsulation and coralline-like structures improve the electronic structures and number of active sites, respectively. Surface activation promotes the synergy between NiCoP and M–OH to optimize adsorption/desorption abilities for intermediates.
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AdsorptionCatalysisDesorptionMaterials scienceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts