Modulating built-in electric field <i>via</i> Br induced partial phase transition for robust alkaline freshwater and seawater electrolysis
Lei Jin, Hui Xu, Kun Wang, Yang Liu, Xingyue Qian, Haiqun Chen, Guangyu He
Abstract
The Br induces a partial phase transition, which exhibits the strongest BEF. The negatively charged PO 4 3− layer can protect NiOOH from corrosion by repelling Cl − .
Topics & Concepts
SeawaterPhase transitionElectrolysisElectric fieldMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceChemistryPhysicsOceanographyCondensed matter physicsGeologyPhysical chemistryElectrodeQuantum mechanicsElectrolyteElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsHybrid Renewable Energy Systems