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Title: Targeted synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical analysis of transition-metal-oxide catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction

Journal Article · · Chem Catalysis
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  1. Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (United States); National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
  2. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Hydrogen fuel can be produced through the electrochemical splitting of water, an energy-intensive process that requires the use of electrocatalysts to be more efficient. Whereas current precious-metal-based electrocatalysts might be costly on a larger scale, transition-metal-oxide catalysts are more earth abundant and have shown promising activity. Here, the development and improvement of highly active transition-metal-oxide electrocatalysts is thus an important area of study where different catalyst enhancement strategies are used to drive the field forward. Additionally, transition-metal-oxide catalysts come in various different structures with their own advantages; thus, this review is focused on investigating the continuing field of transition-metal-oxide electrocatalysts of different structures and innovative methods of improving activity. By the end, new and promising paths forward in this field will be highlighted, particularly in the development of rock-salt oxides for the water-splitting system.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; National Science Foundation (NSF); German Research Foundation (DFG)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2329443
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA--5900-89355; MainId:90134; UUID:60e5a1e9-85b0-40d6-b269-1bf90f8754dd; MainAdminId:72213
Journal Information:
Chem Catalysis, Journal Name: Chem Catalysis Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 4; ISSN 2667-1093
Publisher:
Cell PressCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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