LiCl as Phase-Transfer Catalysts to Synthesize Thin Co₂ P Nanosheets for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Inorganic salts have been widely studied as templates for the synthesis of 2D layer structures. However, these salts normally can only serve as templates without any catalytic activity. Here, we report that LiCl used for the synthesis of ultrathin nanosheets not only serves as template for the synthesis of ultrathin Co₂ P nanosheets with a thickness of 0.7 nm but also acts as a catalyst that induces the phase-transfer from CoP to Co₂ P. The Co₂ P nanosheets have a high electrochemical performance for oxygen evolution reaction.