Facile synthesis of FeCo alloys encapsulated in nitrogen-doped graphite/carbon nanotube hybrids: efficient bi-functional electrocatalysts for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions. (2nd February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Du, Bing; Meng, Qing-Ting; Sha, Jing-Quan; Li, Ji-Sen
• Is Part Of: New journal of chemistry. Volume 42:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 3409
• Page End: 3414
• Publication Date: 2018-02-02
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chimie -- Périodiques; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c7nj04555g
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1144-0546

Abstract

Abstract : Novel FeCo alloys encapsulated in nitrogen-doped graphite/carbon nanotube composite based on MOFs was firstly obtained. Impressively, the hybrid demonstrates the outstanding electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen and hydrogen evolution reaction. Abstract : The development of highly efficient and durable non-noble metal catalysts for full water splitting has attracted tremendous attention in recent years. Herein, for the first time, we present a facile synthesis of FeCo alloys encapsulated in a nitrogen-doped graphite/carbon nanotube (FeCo@NG/NCNT) hybrid using MOFs as precursors. Impressively, due to the synergistic interplay between FeCo alloys and NG/NCNTs, the resultant hybrid as a bi-functional electrocatalyst demonstrates an outstanding electrocatalytic performance for both oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in alkaline electrolytes. Most importantly, this work paves a new route in rationally designing and developing high-efficienct and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.