Topochemical Transformation of Two-Dimensional VSe<sub>2</sub> into Metallic Nonlayered VO<sub>2</sub> for Water Splitting Reactions in Acidic and Alkaline Media
Leyla Najafi, Reinier Oropesa‐Nuñez, Sebastiano Bellani, Beatriz Martín‐García, Lea Pasquale, Michele Serri, Filippo Drago, Jan Luxa, Zdeněk Sofer, David Sedmidubský, Rosaria Brescia, Simone Lauciello, Marilena Isabella Zappia, Dipak V. Shinde, Liberato Manna, Francesco Bonaccorso
Abstract
= 0.209 V). By demonstrating proof-of-concept electrolyzers, our results show the possibility to synthesize special material phases through topochemical conversion of 2D materials for advanced energy-related applications.
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