journal article·2025-09

Multi‐Heterogeneous Interfaces Modulation of NiO/MoO3/Fe2O3 for Enhanced Water/Seawater Splitting

Liqiang Hou, Jianpeng Sun, Chaoyue Sun, Yanan Zhang, Zijian Li, Shangguo Liu, Xien Liu

Advanced Sustainable Systems· Volume 9· Issue 9
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Abstract

Abstract The rational design of multi‐component heterostructures represents a promising strategy to overcome the intrinsic limitations of single‐phase Mo‐based electrocatalysts for water splitting. Herein, a ternary NiO/MoO3/Fe2O3 heterostructure catalyst synthesized is reported via a facile chemical corrosion and annealing approach. The synergistic interplay between multiple heterogeneous interfaces induces significant electronic redistribution, optimizing adsorption energetics for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) intermediates. The catalyst achieves exceptional bifunctional performance, requiring ultralow overpotentials of 395 mV (HER) and 370 mV (OER) at industrial‐grade current density (1 A cm−2) in alkaline media, surpassing benchmark Pt/C and RuO2. Notably, the ternary interface configuration mitigates metal dissolution, ensuring long‐term stability in both freshwater and simulated seawater electrolytes. Through comprehensive experimental characterization and theoretical calculations, the dual‐channel electron transfer mechanism is elucidated, and complementary active‐site interactions are responsible for the enhanced kinetics. This work provides a blueprint for engineering high‐efficiency ternary electrocatalysts through interfacial modulation, advancing the development of practical water‐splitting systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors · Advanced Memory and Neural Computing

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Polymer and Manufacturing Technology College of Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 China

Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ministry of Education) College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Ocean University of China Qingdao 266100 China

Department of Chemistry City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong 999077 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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