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Amin RS, Fetohi AE, Khater DZ, Lin J, Wang Y, Wang C, El-Khatib KM. Selenium-transition metal supported on a mixture of reduced graphene oxide and silica template for water splitting. RSC Adv 2023; 13:15856-15871. [PMID: 37250226 PMCID: PMC10209667 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01945d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Exploration of economical, highly efficient, and environment friendly non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts is necessary for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER and OER) but challenging for cost-effective water splitting. Herein, metal selenium nanoparticles (M = Ni, Co & Fe) are anchored on the surface of reduced graphene oxide and a silica template (rGO-ST) through a simple one-pot solvothermal method. The resulting electrocatalyst composite can enhance mass/charge transfer and promote interaction between water molecules and electrocatalyst reactive sites. NiSe2/rGO-ST shows a remarkable overpotential (52.5 mV) at 10 mA cm-2 for the HER compared to the benchmark Pt/C E-TEK (29 mV), while the overpotential values of CoSeO3/rGO-ST and FeSe2/rGO-ST are 246 and 347 mV, respectively. The FeSe2/rGO-ST/NF shows a low overpotential (297 mV) at 50 mA cm-2 for the OER compared to RuO2/NF (325 mV), while the overpotentials of CoSeO3-rGO-ST/NF and NiSe2-rGO-ST/NF are 400 and 475 mV, respectively. Furthermore, all catalysts indicate negligible deterioration, indicating better stability during the process of HER and OER after a stability test of 60 h. The water splitting system composed of NiSe2-rGO-ST/NF||FeSe2-rGO-ST/NF electrodes requires only ∼1.75 V at 10 mA cm-2. Its performance is nearly close to that of a noble metal-based Pt/C/NF||RuO2/NF water splitting system.
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- R S Amin
- Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering Research and Renewable Energy Institute, National Research Centre 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki Cairo 12622 Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering Research and Renewable Energy Institute, National Research Centre 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki Cairo 12622 Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering Research and Renewable Energy Institute, National Research Centre 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki Cairo 12622 Egypt
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China Taiyuan 030051 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China Taiyuan 030051 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China Taiyuan 030051 China
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering Research and Renewable Energy Institute, National Research Centre 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki Cairo 12622 Egypt
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Knuth RD, Knuth FA, Maron GK, Balboni RDC, Moreira ML, Raubach CW, Jardim PLG, Carreno NLV, Avellaneda CO, Moreira EC, Cava SS. Development of xanthan gum‐based solid polymer electrolytes with addition of expanded graphite nanosheets. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Rogerio Daltro Knuth
- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Technology Development Center Federal University of Pelotas Capão do Leão Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Department of Physics Federal University of Pampa Bagé Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- CCAF, CDTEC‐PPGCEM Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technological Development Center – CDTEC Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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ERSOZOGLU MG, Gursu H, Gumrukcu S, Sarac A, Sahin Y. SINGLE STEP ELECTROCHEMICAL SEMI‐EXFOLIATIATED S‐DOPED GRAPHENE‐LIKE STRUCTURES FROM COMMERCIAL CARBON FIBER AS EFFICIENT METAL‐FREE CATALYST FOR HYDROGEN EVOLUTION REACTION. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Mehmet Giray ERSOZOGLU
- Istanbul Technical University: Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Polymer Science and Technology Maslak, Istanbul Istanbul TURKEY
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- Yildiz Technical University: Yildiz Teknik Universitesi Science and Technology Application and Research Center TURKEY
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- Istanbul Technical University: Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Chemistry TURKEY
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- Istanbul Technical University: Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Polymer Science and Technology TURKEY
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- Yildiz Teknik Universitesi Chemistry Yildiz Technical UniversityFaculty of Art and SciencesDepartment of Chemistry 34210 İstanbul TURKEY
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Van Nguyen T, Do HH, Tekalgne M, Van Le Q, Nguyen TP, Hong SH, Cho JH, Van Dao D, Ahn SH, Kim SY. WS 2-WC-WO 3 nano-hollow spheres as an efficient and durable catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction. NANO CONVERGENCE 2021; 8:28. [PMID: 34542727 PMCID: PMC8452812 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-021-00278-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), transition metal carbides (TMCs), and transition metal oxides (TMOs) have been widely investigated for electrocatalytic applications owing to their abundant active sites, high stability, good conductivity, and various other fascinating properties. Therefore, the synthesis of composites of TMDs, TMCs, and TMOs is a new avenue for the preparation of efficient electrocatalysts. Herein, we propose a novel low-cost and facile method to prepare TMD-TMC-TMO nano-hollow spheres (WS2-WC-WO3 NH) as an efficient catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The crystallinity, morphology, chemical bonding, and composition of the composite material were comprehensively investigated using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results confirmed the successful synthesis of the WS2-WC-WO3 NH spheres. Interestingly, the presence of nitrogen significantly enhanced the electrical conductivity of the hybrid material, facilitating electron transfer during the catalytic process. As a result, the WS2-WC-WO3 NH hybrid exhibited better HER performance than the pure WS2 nanoflowers, which can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the W-S, W-C, and W-O bonding in the composite. Remarkably, the Tafel slope of the WS2-WC-WO3 NH spheres was 59 mV dec-1, which is significantly lower than that of the pure WS2 NFs (82 mV dec-1). The results also confirmed the unprecedented stability and superior electrocatalytic performance of the WS2-WC-WO3 NH spheres toward the HER, which opens new avenues for the preparation of low-cost and highly effective materials for energy conversion and storage applications.
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- Tuan Van Nguyen
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Sabokkhiz M, Fathirad F, Afzali D. PdZrO 2/rGO-FTO as an effective modified anode and cathode toward methanol electro-oxidation and hydrogen evolution reactions. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:485402. [PMID: 34399412 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac1dd7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In the present work, Pd/rGO and PdZrO2/rGO nanostructures were synthesized in a single step by hydrothermal method. Synthesized nanostructures containing 20 wt% Pd nanoparticles were characterized and approved using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy techniques. The performance of Pd and PdZrO2hybridized with rGO as catalysts were investigated and compared in the process of hydrogen production by water electrolysis and also in the process of electricity generation by methanol oxidation in the fuel cell. The activity and stability of synthetic nanocatalysts were evaluated using cyclic voltammetry, LSV, and chronoamperometry. The results showed that the presence of ZrO2in the nanostructure increases the current density and reduces the overvoltage of the catalytic process. For methanol oxidation reaction, PdZrO2/rGO catalyst displays 92 mA cm-2current density in alkaline media. For hydrogen evolution reaction, the Tafel slope of 52 mV dec-1and overpotential of -0.198 V at the current density of 10 mA cm-2were obtained in alkaline media. Also, due to high stability, this catalyst can be recommended as an optimal catalyst for industrial processes.
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- Mina Sabokkhiz
- Department of Nanotechnology, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
- Environment Department, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity of Stainless Steel Substrate by Nickel Sulfides for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10111274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Water splitting is one of the efficient ways to produce hydrogen with zero carbon dioxide emission. Thus far, Pt has been regarded as a highly reactive catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); however, the high cost and rarity of Pt significantly hinder its commercial use. Herein, we successfully developed an HER catalyst composed of NiSx (x = 1 or 2) on stainless steel (NiSx/SUS) using electrodeposition and sulfurization techniques. Notably, the electrochemical active surface area(ECSA) of NiSx/SUS was improved more than two orders of magnitude, resulting in a considerable improvement in the electrochemical charge transfer and HER activity in comparison with stainless steel (SUS). The long-term HER examination by linear scan voltammetry (LSV) confirmed that NiSx/SUS was stable up to 2000 cycles.
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Cardoso J, Šljukić B, Kayhan E, Sequeira C, Santos D. Palladium-nickel on tin oxide-carbon composite supports for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.05.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kumar R. NiCo 2O 4 Nano-/Microstructures as High-Performance Biosensors: A Review. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:122. [PMID: 34138118 PMCID: PMC7770908 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00462-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Non-enzymatic biosensors based on mixed transition metal oxides are deemed as the most promising devices due to their high sensitivity, selectivity, wide concentration range, low detection limits, and excellent recyclability. Spinel NiCo2O4 mixed oxides have drawn considerable attention recently due to their outstanding advantages including large specific surface area, high permeability, short electron, and ion diffusion pathways. Because of the rapid development of non-enzyme biosensors, the current state of methods for synthesis of pure and composite/hybrid NiCo2O4 materials and their subsequent electrochemical biosensing applications are systematically and comprehensively reviewed herein. Comparative analysis reveals better electrochemical sensing of bioanalytes by one-dimensional and two-dimensional NiCo2O4 nano-/microstructures than other morphologies. Better biosensing efficiency of NiCo2O4 as compared to corresponding individual metal oxides, viz. NiO and Co3O4, is attributed to the close intrinsic-state redox couples of Ni3+/Ni2+ (0.58 V/0.49 V) and Co3+/Co2+ (0.53 V/0.51 V). Biosensing performance of NiCo2O4 is also significantly improved by making the composites of NiCo2O4 with conducting carbonaceous materials like graphene, reduced graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes (single and multi-walled), carbon nanofibers; conducting polymers like polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANI); metal oxides NiO, Co3O4, SnO2, MnO2; and metals like Au, Pd, etc. Various factors affecting the morphologies and biosensing parameters of the nano-/micro-structured NiCo2O4 are also highlighted. Finally, some drawbacks and future perspectives related to this promising field are outlined.
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- Rajesh Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Jagdish Chandra DAV College, Dasuya, Distt. Hoshiarpur, 144205, Punjab, India.
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Kim D, Park J, Lee J, Zhang Z, Yong K. Ni(OH) 2 -WP Hybrid Nanorod Arrays for Highly Efficient and Durable Hydrogen Evolution Reactions in Alkaline Media. CHEMSUSCHEM 2018; 11:3618-3624. [PMID: 30137693 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The development of efficient non-noble-metal hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts in alkaline media is crucial for sustainable, ecofriendly production of H2 through water electrolysis. An alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyst composed of Ni(OH)2 -decorated thungsten phosphide (WP) nanorod arrays on carbon paper was synthesized by thermal evaporation and electrodeposition. This hybrid catalyst displayed outstanding HER activity and required a low overpotential of only 77 mV to obtain a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and a Tafel slope of 71 mV dec-1 . The hybrid catalyst also showed long-term electrochemical stability, maintaining its activity for 18 h. This improved HER efficiency was attributed to the synergetic effect of WP and Ni(OH)2 : Ni(OH)2 effectively lowers the energy barrier during water dissociation and also provides active sites for hydroxyl adsorption, whereas WP adsorbs hydrogen intermediates and efficiently produces H2 gas. This interfacial cooperation offers not only excellent HER catalytic activity but also new strategies for the fabrication of effective non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts in alkaline media.
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- Dokyoung Kim
- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 790-784, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Functional Nanomaterial Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KASIT), Daejeon, 34051, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Functional Nanomaterial Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KASIT), Daejeon, 34051, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro (373-1 Guseong-dong), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-338, Republic of Korea
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 790-784, Republic of Korea
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 790-784, Republic of Korea
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Self-supported transition metal phosphide based electrodes as high-efficient water splitting cathodes. Front Chem Sci Eng 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-018-1732-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Vine Shoots and Grape Stalks as Carbon Sources for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalyst Supports. Catalysts 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/catal8020050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Xing Z, Han C, Wang D, Li Q, Yang X. Ultrafine Pt Nanoparticle-Decorated Co(OH)2 Nanosheet Arrays with Enhanced Catalytic Activity toward Hydrogen Evolution. ACS Catal 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.7b01994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Zhicai Xing
- State
Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin China
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Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin China
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