Surface evolution of Zn doped-RuO<sub>2</sub> under different etching methods towards acidic oxygen evolution
Yanan Zhou, Ning Yu, Qian‐Xi Lv, Bin Liu, Bin Dong, Yong‐Ming Chai
Abstract
Compared to pure pickling, in situ electrochemical etching enables RuO 2 a more thorough surface evolution of the Ru center, ensuring superior OER activity through well-dispersed nanocrystals, more defects and an appropriate electronic structure.
Topics & Concepts
Oxygen evolutionPicklingEtching (microfabrication)ElectrochemistryMaterials scienceNanocrystalDopingNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOxygenSurface (topology)ChemistryMetallurgyElectrodeOptoelectronicsPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryMathematicsEngineeringLayer (electronics)GeometryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesSemiconductor materials and devices