Constructing Ru‐O‐TM Bridge in NiFeLDH‐P Enables Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Start year: 2025

Summary: Electrochemical water splitting provides a promising environmentally friendly route to hydrogen production. However, the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is limited by the sluggish kinetics of the four-electron transfer process, which requires high overpotential and reduces the overall water splitting efficiency. The proposed research aims to understand the coordination environment and electronic structure of Ru species in Ru-NiFeLDH-P@NF and their dynamic change during the electrocatalytic process, which will help to explore the catalytic pathway and catalytic mechanism. The expected results will establish the relationship between catalytic performance and atomic structure, thereby advancing the understanding of the design of OER electrocatalysts. This development will substantially enhance the growth of hydrogen production. As a result, it will draw an increased number of researchers and industry stakeholders, thereby fostering a sustainable future.

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