1. Synthesis of Co–B in porous carbon using a metal–organic framework (MOF) precursor: A highly efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction.
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Li, Yanqiang, Xu, Haibin, Huang, Huiyong, Gao, Liguo, Zhao, Yingyuan, and Ma, Tingli
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POROUS materials , *CHEMICAL precursors , *OXYGEN evolution reactions , *METAL-organic frameworks , *HYDROGEN production , *CATALYTIC activity - Abstract
The sluggish anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) greatly hinders the working efficiency of electrochemical water splitting to produce hydrogen, and it is therefore important to explore high-performance and cost-effective OER catalysts. In this communication, we report the synthesis of cobalt boride incorporated within porous carbon using a metal–organic framework (MOF) as a precursor. The high catalytic activity of Co–B and the high conductivity of carbon both contribute to the OER catalytic activity of Co–B/C. When used as an OER catalyst, this material shows high catalytic activity, delivering a current density of 10 mA cm − 2 at a low overpotential of 320 mV, as well as outstanding long-term electrochemical durability. This finding is of fundamental and practical importance as it not only extends the application of MOFs, but also introduces a new method for synthesizing highly efficient OER electrocatalysts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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