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Wenfeng Peng1,2, Zhengxing Lv3, Wenbo Cheng2
1College of Energy Engineering, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China. pengwenfeng@huanghuai.edu.cn.
Abstract:
High-entropy sulfides (HESs) with multiple metals are one of the most promising electrocatalysts, but the ambiguous self-reconstruction mechanism greatly hinders their further practical applications in water electrolysis. Here, an Ru-bearing high-entropy sulfide (FeCoNiCuRu)S2 was prepared by employing a facile high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) method. The obtained high-entropy sulfide (FeCoNiCuRu)S2 exhibited excellent OER performance and robust stability in a 1 M KOH solution. By employing operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and Raman spectroscopy, along with ex situ TEM and XPS characterization, we determine the specific self-reconstruction path (MS2 was directly converted into MOOH) and real active species. This research offers great opportunities for the development of highly efficient catalysts.
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