Alkaline-earth-metal regulated metal carbides with bioinspired gradient OH spillover for efficient and long-lasting direct seawater electrolysis
Huijuan Wu, Zhenyang Zhao, Mao Wang, Weiqiong Zheng, Yiming Zhang, Yinghan Wang, Tian Ma, Zhiyuan Zeng, Chong Cheng, Shuang Li
Abstract
Alkaline-earth-metal and Ru atom co-engineered catalysts with a gradient OH spillover pathway on metal carbide have been realized with retard formation of precipitates and efficient proton supply for efficient and long-lasting seawater electrolysis.
Topics & Concepts
SeawaterAlkaline earth metalCarbideElectrolysisMetalSpillover effectMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemistryMetallurgyElectrodeGeologyOceanographyPhysical chemistryEconomicsElectrolyteMicroeconomicsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques