Efficient Ternary Mn‐Based Spinel Oxide with Multiple Active Sites for Oxygen Evolution Reaction Discovered via High‐Throughput Screening Methods. Issue 2 (10th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmed, Mahmoud Gamal; Tay, Ying Fan; Chi, Xiao; Zhang, Mengyuan; Tan, Joel Ming Rui; Chiam, Sing Yang; Rusydi, Andrivo; Wong, Lydia Helena
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 19:Issue 2(2023)
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• Publication Date: 2022-11-10
• Subjects: FeCoMnO -- high‐throughput methods -- Mn‐based oxides -- oxygen evolution reactions -- spinel oxides -- water oxidation; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204520
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

Abstract: The discovery of more efficient and stable catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is vital in improving the efficiency of renewable energy generation devices. Given the large numbers of possible binary and ternary metal oxide OER catalysts, high‐throughput methods are necessary to accelerate the rate of discovery. Herein, Mn‐based spinel oxide, Fe10 Co40 Mn50 O, is identified for the first time using high‐throughput methods demonstrating remarkable catalytic activity (overpotential of 310 mV on fluorine‐doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate and 237 mV on Ni foam at 10 mA cm −2 ). Using a combination of soft X‐ray absorption spectroscopy and electrochemical measurements, the high catalytic activity is attributed to 1) the formation of multiple active sites in different geometric sites, tetrahedral and octahedral sites; and 2) the formation of active oxyhydroxide phase due to the strong interaction of Co 2+ and Fe 3+ . Structural and surface characterizations after OER show preservation of Fe10 Co40 Mn50 O surface structure highlighting its durability against irreversible redox damage on the catalytic surface. This work demonstrates the use of a high‐throughput approach for the rapid identification of a new catalyst, provides a deeper understanding of catalyst design, and addresses the urgent need for a better and stable catalyst to target greener fuel. Abstract : High‐throughput screening methods accelerate the discovery of efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. The optimal composition, Fe10 Co40 Mn50 O, with spinel crystal structure is identified. In‐depth spectroscopic studies show that Fe 3+ ions modulate the cation distribution in geometric sites and optimize the electronic structure of Mn‐based spinel oxide. As a result, two different geometric sites efficiently contribute to high OER catalytic activity.