Multiphase interface coupling of Ni-based sulfide composites for high-current-density oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in alkaline freshwater/simulated seawater/seawater

Abstract

Constructing highly efficient electrocatalysts is vital to enhance oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance at industrially relevant current densities. Herein, three-phase coupled Ni₃S₂/r-NiS/h-NiS composites are grown in situ on Ni foam (NNSN/NF) via a one-step solvothermal approach. The as-prepared composites need overpotentials of only 377 mV, 451 mV and 476 mV at 1000 mA cm⁻² for the OER in alkaline freshwater, simulated seawater and seawater, respectively. In addition, the optimized catalyst exhibited long-term durability at 300 mA cm⁻². Our work clarifies designing and preparing cost-effective Ni-based sulfide electrocatalysts for the OER in alkaline freshwater/simulated seawater/seawater under industrially relevant current densities.