Cobalt and iron phosphates with modulated compositions and phases as efficient electrocatalysts for alkaline seawater oxidation

An electrocatalyst which is suitable for use in both fresh water and real seawater electrolysis is very uncommon. In this work, we have developed a series of iron-tuned cobalt phosphates and cobalt-tuned iron phosphate solid solutions as electrocatalysts exhibiting excellent OER activities not only in freshwater but also in alkaline real seawater with a faradaic efficiency of 95%.

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An electrocatalyst that can be used in both freshwater and real seawater electrolysis is rare. This study developed a series of iron-tuned cobalt phosphates and cobalt-tuned iron phosphate solid solutions as electrocatalysts, showing excellent OER activities in both freshwater and alkaline real seawater with a faradaic efficiency of 95%.