LiCl as Phase-Transfer Catalysts to Synthesize Thin Co2P Nanosheets for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Inorganic salts have been widely studied as templates for the synthesis of 2D layer structures. However, these salts normally can only serve as templates without any catalytic activity. Here, we report that LiCl used for the synthesis of ultrathin nanosheets not only serves as template for the synthesis of ultrathin Co2P nanosheets with a thickness of 0.7nm but also acts as a catalyst that induces the phase-transfer from CoP to Co2P. The Co2P nanosheets have a high electrochemical performance for oxygen evolution reaction.