articleJournal of the American Chemical SocietyFeb 29, 2024Closed access

Ir Single Atoms Boost Metal–Oxygen Covalency on Selenide-Derived NiOOH for Direct Intramolecular Oxygen Coupling

Shandong University · State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

This investigation probes the intricate interplay of catalyst dynamics and reaction pathways during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), highlighting the significance of atomic-level and local ligand structure insights in crafting highly active electrocatalysts. Leveraging a tailored ion exchange reaction followed by electrochemical dynamic reconstruction, we engineered a novel catalytic structure featuring single Ir atoms anchored to NiOOH (Ir1@NiOOH). This novel approach involved the strategic replacement of Fe with Ir, facilitating the transition of selenide precatalysts into active (oxy)hydroxides. This elemental substitution promoted an upward shift in the O 2p band and intensified the metal–oxygen…

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