Understanding the stabilization effect of the hydrous IrO<sub><i>x</i></sub> layer formed on the iridium oxide surface during the oxygen evolution reaction in acid
Jun Qi, Muzi Yang, Huiyan Zeng, Yabin Jiang, Long Gu, Wenguang Zhao, Zhongfei Liu, Tianhui Liu, Chunzhen Yang, Rui Si
Abstract
The amorphous IrO x layer as formed by a dynamic dissolution–reprecipitation process is probed to serve as a protective layer for the catalyst during the OER.
Topics & Concepts
IridiumDissolutionAmorphous solidLayer (electronics)OxideCatalysisOxygenOxygen evolutionSurface layerChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryChemistryMaterials scienceCrystallographyNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryElectrodeElectrochemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSemiconductor materials and devicesCatalytic Processes in Materials Science