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Polyaniline Induced Trivalent Ni in Laser-Fabricated Nickel Oxides for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Jingyu Zhang1, Youwei Cao2, Haoting Xu2
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, 410083 Changsha, P. R. China.
Abstract:
Although it is generally acknowledged that transition metals at high oxidation states represent superior oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity, the preparation and stability of such a high-valence state are still a challenge, which requires relatively harsh reaction conditions and is unstable under ambient conditions. Herein, we report the formation of trivalent nickel (Ni3+) in laser-fabricated nickel oxides induced by polyaniline (PANI) under electrochemical activation via a significant charge transfer between Ni and N, as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations. Thereafter, the presence of Ni3+ and the improved conductivity by PANI effectively increase the electrochemical OER activity of the samples together with excellent long-term stability. This work provides new insights for the rational manufacture of high-valence metal for electrochemical reactions.
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