Issue 40, 2024

Strategic cation exchange induced 2D nickel sulphide nanoplates with enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance

Abstract

Nickel sulphides stand out as promising, earth-abundant transition metal chalcogenides with significant potential for the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction. However, the realisation of their full potential is hindered by challenges in controlling the size, morphology and phase of nickel sulphide nanocrystals, limiting their broader application. In this study, we introduce a novel method for synthesising two-dimensional Ni9S8 phase-dominated NixS nanoplates via a precisely controlled cation exchange approach. Through meticulous adjustments in surface ligands and reaction temperature, we effectively fine-tune the reaction kinetics, resulting in the production of NixS nanoplates with well-preserved morphology and high crystallinity. Notably, the resulting NixS nanoplates synthesised at 170 °C exhibit exceptional performance in the oxygen evolution reaction, boasting a low overpotential of 329 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 and a Tafel slope of 52 mV dec−1. These findings not only advance our understanding of nickel sulphide nanomaterials but also hold promise for their practical applications in efficient and sustainable electrocatalytic processes.

Graphical abstract: Strategic cation exchange induced 2D nickel sulphide nanoplates with enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
25 Jul 2024
Accepted
10 Sep 2024
First published
11 Sep 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 27364-27372

Strategic cation exchange induced 2D nickel sulphide nanoplates with enhanced oxygen evolution reaction performance

J. Chen, X. Xu, R. Mao, C. Wang, H. Hsu, Z. Yin, M. A. Buntine, A. Suvorova, M. Saunders, Z. Shao and G. Jia, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 27364 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05191B

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