Ultrathin hollow hemisphere-carbon-anchored Ni<sub>3</sub>FeN nanoparticles as nanoreactors facilitating the formation of NiC<sub><i>x</i></sub> with long-term durability for the oxygen evolution reaction
Liang Yu, Gaowei Zhang, Huanhui Chen, Junrong Zeng, Ya Liu, Qixin Yang, Liubiao Zhong, Yejun Qiu
Abstract
An OER electrode with unique structure was prepared via anchoring Ni 3 FeN nanoparticles onto ultrathin hollow hemisphere-carbon. During OER process, NiC x was electrochemically reconstructed on the Ni 3 FeN nanoparticle surface as a protective layer.
Topics & Concepts
NanoreactorNanoparticleMaterials scienceOxygen evolutionCarbon fibersLayer (electronics)Chemical engineeringNanotechnologyElectrodeChemistryElectrochemistryComposite materialPhysical chemistryEngineeringComposite numberElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsAdvanced battery technologies research