Understanding the electrocatalytic mechanism of self-template formation of hierarchical Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ heterojunctions for highly selective electroreduction of nitrobenzene.

ABSTRACT: Aqueous electrochemical nitroarene reduction reaction using H₂O as the sustainable hydrogen source is an emerging technology to produce functionalized anilines. However, the development of low-cost electrocatalysts and the fundamental mechanistic understanding of the selective NO-RR still remain challenging. Herein, self-supporting hierarchical nanosheets consisting of high-density Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ heterojunctions on Ni foam (Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂-NF) are constructed via an in situ self-template strategy. With combined advantages of high-loading, high surface exposure, efficient conductivity and unique electronic structure of the Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ interfac

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9555750 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature