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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Anions in raw materials are underexplored for their role in regulating interfacial microenvironments for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
  • Optimizing the interfacial microenvironment is crucial for enhancing catalytic activity in electrochemical reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the promotion of OER by anion adsorption through interfacial microenvironment regulation.
  • To develop a novel catalyst (CoOOH-NO3-) via a one-step electrochemical reconstruction method.

Main Methods:

  • One-step electrochemical reconstruction to synthesize CoOOH-NO3- catalyst.
  • Experimental validation of interfacial microenvironment tuning via anion adsorption.
  • Analysis of electrode surface properties, cobalt oxidation states, and reaction onset potentials.

Main Results:

  • Anion adsorption ameliorates excessive hydroxide adsorption, facilitating active site interaction and optimizing the interfacial microenvironment.
  • Tuning the microenvironment reduced contact angle, promoted O2 release, facilitated Co(IV) formation, and lowered OER onset potential.
  • The method is applicable to various metal salts, demonstrating versatility.

Conclusions:

  • Anion adsorption is an effective strategy for regulating interfacial microenvironments to enhance OER catalytic activity.
  • The one-step electrochemical reconstruction offers a non-chemical synthesis route for direct use of metal salts.
  • This research provides insights into anion-driven interfacial regulation for improved catalyst performance.