Electrocatalytic and Enhanced Photocatalytic Applications of Sodium Niobate Nanoparticles Developed by Citrate Precursor Route.

ABSTRACT: Development of cost effective and efficient electrocatalysts is crucial to generate H₂ as an alternative source of energy. However, expensive noble metal based electrocatalysts show best electrocatalytic performances which acts as main bottle-neck for commercial application. Therefore, non-precious electrocatalysts have become important for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. Herein, we report the synthesis of high surface area (35 m²/g) sodium niobate nanoparticles by citrate precursor method. These nanoparticles were characterized by different techniques like X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electrocatalytic properties of cost-effective sodium niobate nanoparticles were investigated for HER and OER in 0.5

SUBMITTER: Farooq U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6418189 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature