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Highly Active MnO Catalysts Integrated onto Fe 2 O 3 Nanorods for Efficient Water Splitting
Author(s) -
Jeong Donghyuk,
Jin Kyoungsuk,
Ahn HyoYong,
Boix Pablo P.,
Abdi Fatwa F.,
Mathews Nripan,
Nam Ki Tae,
Wong Lydia Helena
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials interfaces
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.671
H-Index - 65
ISSN - 2196-7350
DOI - 10.1002/admi.201600176
Subject(s) - nanorod , water splitting , materials science , catalysis , hematite , nanotechnology , photocatalysis , chemistry , metallurgy , biochemistry
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a critical area of research since it promises the efficient generation of solar energy within chemical fuels. The biggest technical barrier in realizing efficient PEC water splitting remains the integration of an efficient inexpensive catalyst for water oxidation. Herein, a solution based method to synthesize hematite nanorods treated with cobalt phosphate and MnO nanoparticles overlayers is demonstrated, which significantly improves the water oxidation efficiency for this photoanode material.