An efficient bi-functional Ir-based catalyst for the acidic overall water splitting reaction
Chunyan Wang, Fulin Yang, Ligang Feng
Abstract
Bi-functional catalytic ability of an Ir-based catalyst for the acidic overall water splitting reaction was realized using tellurium nanorods as a support resulting from the special electronic coupling and synergism of the Ir and Te elements.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisNanorodTelluriumWater splittingCoupling reactionChemistryCoupling (piping)Inorganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryPhotocatalysisMetallurgyEngineeringNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction