Supporting IrO on stable La, Nb-TiO2 with enhanced electron transport for efficient acidic water oxidation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In the evolution of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis, the development of durable electrocatalysts for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial. This work introduces an electrocatalyst with a core–shell architecture, consisting of amorphous iridium oxide (IrO x ) supported on lanthanum (La) and niobium (Nb) co-doped titanium dioxide (denoted as La, Nb-TiO 2 @IrO x ). The resultant La, Nb-TiO 2 @IrO x , synthesized via a hydrothermal method, exhibits enhanced OER activity and remarkable durability in acidic media. The theoretical calculations provide insight into the enhanced performance of La, Nb-TiO 2 @IrO x , revealing a narrowed bandgap and improved conductivity due to co-doping. Additionally, there is an increase in charge transfer and binding energy at the heterointerface. As a result, electrochemical evaluations show a significant reduction in overpotential and enhancement in long-term stability, achieving an overpotential of 234 mV at 10 mA cm −2 and maintaining impressive stability for 150 h. These findings underscore the potential of La, Nb-TiO 2 as a robust platform for acidic OER electrocatalysts, offering valuable insights into the design of durable and efficient systems for energy conversion applications and advancing the development of next-generation technologies.
Source: Fuel
Institution: Taiyuan University of Technology
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,200
OpenAlex ID: W4403527628