Spin state engineering of spinel oxides by integration of Cr doping and a p-n junction for water oxidation

Yingxin Ma, Yu Zhang, Mengyuan Xing, Sailei Kang, Mengmeng Du, Bocheng Qiu, Yang Chai

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Abstract

Spinel Co3O4 has emerged as a promising electrocatalyst towards alkaline water oxidation, but its activity is restricted by the undesirable electronic configuration of the octahedral Co3+ site. Herein, we simultaneously manipulate Cr doping and p-n junction engineering on Co3O4 nanorods, which contributes to the formation of Co2+ and Ni3+ octahedral sites with optimal eg fillings, thus achieving a superior OER performance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6642-6645
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number46
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 May 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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