Unveiling the critical role of the Mn dopant in a NiFe(OH)<sub>2</sub> catalyst for water oxidation
Yan Zhang, Chuanqi Cheng, Chunguang Kuai, Dimosthenis Sokaras, X. R. Zheng, Sami Sainio, Feng Lin, Cunku Dong, Dennis Nordlund, Xi‐Wen Du
Abstract
Mn doping in NiFe layered double hydroxide causes hybridization between Ni 3d and O 2p orbitals which facilitates the formation of active Ni(<sc>iv</sc>) sites and improves OER performance.
Topics & Concepts
DopantHydroxideCatalysisManganeseDopingMaterials scienceWater splittingInorganic chemistryAtomic orbitalChemistryMetallurgyElectronPhysicsOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsPhotocatalysisQuantum mechanicsCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications