Controlling the Co–S coordination environment in Co-doped WS 2 nanosheets for electrochemical oxygen reduction

Hong, Wei; Meza, Erika; Li, Christina W.

doi:10.1039/D1TA02468J

Title: Controlling the Co–S coordination environment in Co-doped WS ₂ nanosheets for electrochemical oxygen reduction

Journal Article · 14 September 2021 · Journal of Materials Chemistry. A

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA02468J · OSTI ID:1785583

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Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

The impact of Co–S coordination environment in pH 7 ORR catalysis is evaluated using dilute Co atoms adsorbed on WS ₂ nanosheets. Optimal reactivity is achieved when Co is coordinated to both sulfur atoms on WS ₂ and labile solvent ligands.

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Journal Information:: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A Journal Issue: 35 Vol. 9; ISSN JMCAET; ISSN 2050-7488

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