Abstract:The formation of solid solutions represents a robust strategy for modulating the electronic properties and improving the electrochemical performance of spinel ferrites.
“…Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have long been used in electrochemical applications, such as electrochemical sensors, energy conversion and energy storage, as a consequence of their superior electrochemical characteristics. Because of their redox characteristics and ease of large‐scale manufacturing, transition metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered a lot of interest 22‐28 . Furthermore, the structural features of these NPs, such as size, morphology and crystallinity, are relatively straightforward to adjust, enabling systematic analysis of the structure–electrochemical property relation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because of their redox characteristics and ease of large-scale manufacturing, transition metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered a lot of interest. [22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Furthermore, the structural features of these NPs, such as size, morphology and crystallinity, are relatively straightforward to adjust, enabling systematic analysis of the structure-electrochemical property relation.…”
Background: Earth's abundant natural materials can be exploited for their potential in producing economically viable and sustainable electrocatalysts for clean energy generation. Herein, we employed a low cost and environmentally benign synthesis approach using plant extract as capping agent to synthesize bimetallic NiO/ZrO 2 (nickel/Zirconiu mixed oxides; NZMO), and then studied their electrocatalytic properties.Results: The synthesized material was characterized for its elemental, compositional and morphological feature elucidation. The phytocapping agents were probed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) which confirmed the active contribution of phytocompounds in synthesis as capping and stabilizing agents. Elemental and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) analysis manifested the presence of Ni, Zr and O content with morphological elucidations representing well-defined structures. The synthesized material was systematically investigated for electrocatalytic performance towards an oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Electrochemical testing showed that the NZMO exhibits remarkable enhanced catalytic activity with 0.39 V overpotential value and 72 mV dec −1 Tafel value at an existing density of 10 mA cm −2 , which is comparable to that of precious metal catalysts. Conclusion: Experimental investigation demonstrates that the remarkable OER performance of NZMO could be attributed to intrinsic catalytic properties originating as a result of binary materials. Moreover, the organic compounds involved in the synthesis mechanism also could be the major contributors in terms of provision of active sites due to protons. Thus, the present work presents a promising electrocatalytic material using mixed metal oxides and paves a novel path toward the green synthesis of binary oxides with improved electrocatalytic performance.
“…Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have long been used in electrochemical applications, such as electrochemical sensors, energy conversion and energy storage, as a consequence of their superior electrochemical characteristics. Because of their redox characteristics and ease of large‐scale manufacturing, transition metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered a lot of interest 22‐28 . Furthermore, the structural features of these NPs, such as size, morphology and crystallinity, are relatively straightforward to adjust, enabling systematic analysis of the structure–electrochemical property relation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because of their redox characteristics and ease of large-scale manufacturing, transition metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered a lot of interest. [22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Furthermore, the structural features of these NPs, such as size, morphology and crystallinity, are relatively straightforward to adjust, enabling systematic analysis of the structure-electrochemical property relation.…”
Background: Earth's abundant natural materials can be exploited for their potential in producing economically viable and sustainable electrocatalysts for clean energy generation. Herein, we employed a low cost and environmentally benign synthesis approach using plant extract as capping agent to synthesize bimetallic NiO/ZrO 2 (nickel/Zirconiu mixed oxides; NZMO), and then studied their electrocatalytic properties.Results: The synthesized material was characterized for its elemental, compositional and morphological feature elucidation. The phytocapping agents were probed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) which confirmed the active contribution of phytocompounds in synthesis as capping and stabilizing agents. Elemental and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) analysis manifested the presence of Ni, Zr and O content with morphological elucidations representing well-defined structures. The synthesized material was systematically investigated for electrocatalytic performance towards an oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Electrochemical testing showed that the NZMO exhibits remarkable enhanced catalytic activity with 0.39 V overpotential value and 72 mV dec −1 Tafel value at an existing density of 10 mA cm −2 , which is comparable to that of precious metal catalysts. Conclusion: Experimental investigation demonstrates that the remarkable OER performance of NZMO could be attributed to intrinsic catalytic properties originating as a result of binary materials. Moreover, the organic compounds involved in the synthesis mechanism also could be the major contributors in terms of provision of active sites due to protons. Thus, the present work presents a promising electrocatalytic material using mixed metal oxides and paves a novel path toward the green synthesis of binary oxides with improved electrocatalytic performance.
“…In Fig. 10a, a pair of reversible redox or faradaic redox reaction peaks can be observed in every curve, indicating a pseudocapacitive behavior of these electrodes 1,5,15,19,42 . For the ZnFe 2 O 4 (x = 0) electrode, anodic and cathodic peaks appear at around 0.341 V and 0.184 V, respectively, which can be ascribed to stepwise oxidation and reduction of Zn 2+ and Fe 3+ /Fe 2+ in a KOH electrolyte, similar to earlier litera- The GCD results measured over a potential window 0-0.45 V at 1 A/g and various current densities of 1-10 A/g were used to determine the capacitive performance of Co x Zn 1−x Fe 2 O 4 (x = 0.0-0.4) NPs electrodes, as shown in Fig.…”
“…The chemical reactions between charges/ions in the electrolyte and electrodes materials are key functions that directly impact the performance of a SC cell. Practically, two important types of SCs are pseudo-capacitors (PCs) and electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) 4,5 . Principally, each type of SC has similar cell structure, but a different charge storage mechanism and electrode material.…”
In this work, CoxZn1−xFe2O4 (x = 0.0–0.4) nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method at 200 °C for 12 h. X-ray diffraction revealed a pure cubic spinel phase of all samples with space group Fd-3m. Fourier transform infrared spectrometry disclosed the vibrational modes of metal oxides in the spinel structure. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy disclosed a uniform distribution of cuboidal shape NPs with a decreased average NPs size from 22.72 ± 0.62 to 20.85 ± 0.47 nm as the Co content increased. X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy results confirmed the presence of Zn2+, Co2+ and Fe2+/Fe3+ in Co-doped samples. The pore volume, pore size and specific surface area were determined using N2 gas adsorption/desorption isotherms by the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and Barrett–Joyner–Halenda (BJH) techniques. Electrochemical properties of supercapacitors, having active CoxZn1−xFe2O4 (x = 0.0–0.4) NPs as working electrodes, indicated pseudo-capacitor performance related to the Faradaic redox reaction. Interestingly, the highest specific capacitance (Csc), 855.33 F/g at 1 A/g, with a capacity retention of 90.41% after 1000 GCD cycle testing was achieved in the Co0.3Zn0.7Fe2O4 electrode.
“…Significant findings in this category of ceramics generally reveal excellent physicochemical properties, such as environmental benignity, 6 chemical stability, 7 high electrical resistivity, 8 and availability at low cost. 9 It is noteworthy to mention that a promising path has been paved for spinel ferrites to be useful for potential technological applications.…”
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