Facile synthesis of Co<sub>3</sub>Te<sub>4</sub>–Fe<sub>3</sub>C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium
Muhammad Abdul, Miao Zhang, Tianjun Ma, Nouf H. Alotaibi, Saikh Mohammad, Yin-Sheng Luo
Abstract
, indicating that a large surface area offered numerous reactive sites for electron transfer in the promotion of the electrochemical activity. The enhancement in catalytic performance was also checked using chronoamperometry analysis, reflecting long-term stability. Our results provide a novel idea for designing a composite of carbide with chalcogenide with robust catalytic mechanisms, which is useful for various applications in environmental and energy conversion fields.
Topics & Concepts
BusinessNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCopper-based nanomaterials and applications