Cover Feature: Fundamental Insights into the Covalent Silane Functionalization of NiFe Layered Double Hydroxides (Chem. Eur. J. 29/2020). Issue 29 (23rd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carrasco, Jose A.; Seijas‐Da Silva, Alvaro; Oestreicher, Víctor; Romero, Jorge; Márkus, Bence G.; Simon, Ferenc; Vieira, Bruno J. C.; Waerenborgh, João C.; Abellán, Gonzalo; Coronado, Eugenio
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 26:Issue 29(2020)
• Page Start: 6286
• Page End: 6286
• Publication Date: 2020-04-23
• Subjects: 2D materials -- covalent functionalization -- electrocatalysis -- layered compounds -- oxygen evolution reaction; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.202001489
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

Abstract : Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have attracted enormous attention due to their outstanding energy applications. Although these materials have been intensively investigated, some fundamental aspects of their chemistry remain elusive for the scientific community. This work explores the covalent functionalization with (3‐aminopropyl)trietoxysilanes of a NiFe‐LDH, widely known for its excellent electrochemical properties. The influence of the covalent grafting on its structure, morphology, magnetism, adsorptive properties, and electrochemical behavior is fully addressed, paving the way to the synthesis of new hybrid materials and architectures. More information can be found in the Full Paper by G. Abellán, E. Coronado, et al. on page 6504 .