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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) offers potential for enhancing solar energy conversion, particularly in oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
  • The application of LSPR in electrocatalysis remains underexplored, with challenges in material stability and efficiency.
  • Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) exhibit LSPR properties but require functionalization for improved catalytic performance and durability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the precise regulation of commercial Au nanoparticles as plasmonic nanomaterials for OER electrocatalysis.
  • To enhance the catalytic activity and stability of Au nanoparticles by integrating them with a NiCoOx electrocatalytic layer.
  • To explore the combined effects of LSPR and photothermal properties for improved solar energy conversion via OER.

Main Methods:

  • Photoelectrodeposition of a NiCoOx electrocatalytic layer onto the surface of commercial Au nanoparticles.
  • Characterization of the NiCoOx/Au anode for OER performance under illumination and in the dark.
  • Evaluation of hole transport, photothermal effect, and nanoparticle stability during long-term OER.

Main Results:

  • The NiCoOx/Au anode demonstrated a significantly enhanced current density of 16.58 mA cm-2 at 2.0 V versus RHE, approximately 6.5 times that of pristine NiCoOx and 47 times that of pristine Au.
  • The integrated anode exhibited an additional current density of 7.01 mA cm-2 under illumination due to LSPR and photothermal effects, maintaining stability for over 2000 seconds.
  • The NiCoOx layer effectively increased hole transmission distance and mitigated Au nanoparticle agglomeration during prolonged OER.

Conclusions:

  • Precise regulation of Au nanoparticles with a NiCoOx layer via photoelectrodeposition effectively boosts OER performance.
  • The synergistic effects of LSPR and photothermal properties, coupled with improved hole transport and nanoparticle stability, are crucial for enhanced solar energy conversion.
  • This design provides a promising strategy for applying plasmonic materials in electrocatalysis and renewable energy applications.