Abstract
Abstract
The electronic structure of active sites is of importance for catalysts to achieve an optimized interaction with the intermediates. In this study, a unique organic–inorganic hybrid oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst composed of electrochemically inactive conducting polyaniline (PANI) and non-precious Fe-based oxide Fe3O4 is presented. PANI molecules were in situ loaded on Fe3O4 nanoparticles through an efficient and simple process under mild conditions. The electronic structure of Fe3O4 was modulated by creating a strong interaction with PANI molecules, leading to enhanced activity and stability of the catalyst to achieve 10 mA cm−2 geometrical current density at overpotential of 265 mV in 1 M aqueous KOH solution. This work demonstrates that a highly efficient electrocatalyst can be achieved by molecular modification and provides a novel strategy for the optimization of the inactive non-precious catalysts.
Funder
Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program
QiLu Young Scientist Program of Shandong University
Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,General Materials Science,General Chemistry,Bioengineering
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