Clarifying the controversial catalytic active sites of Co3O4 for the oxygen evolution reaction

• DOI: 10.1039/c9ta08379k
• Publication Date: 2019-09-23T02:03:37Z
• Authors: Yong Xu; Fengchu Zhang; Tian Sheng; Tao Ye; Ding Yi; Yijun Yang; Shoujie Liu; Xi Wang; Jiannian Yao
• Keywords: Oxygen evolution; Tetrahedron

Controversial results still exist about the activities of tetrahedral (Co²⁺) and octahedral (Co³⁺) sites in Co₃O₄ toward OER. Theoretical experimental data confirm that are responsible for OER, using model catalysts.