Issue 3, 2024

Exploring the potential of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives as a cost-effective and abundant alternative to noble metal electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reactions: a review

Abstract

This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives as catalysts in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which is a crucial step in the water-splitting process for hydrogen production. The article covers the various synthetic methods used to prepare cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives, as well as their characterization techniques. The article also discusses the effect of different synthesis parameters on the performance of these materials as OER catalysts. The article goes on to evaluate the performance of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives under various OER conditions, such as pH, temperature, and applied potential. The article also discusses the advantages and limitations of using these materials as OER catalysts, such as their stability, activity, and cost-effectiveness. The article compares the performance of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives to other commonly used OER catalysts, such as iridium and ruthenium oxides.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the potential of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives as a cost-effective and abundant alternative to noble metal electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reactions: a review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
23 Jul 2023
Accepted
06 Dec 2023
First published
07 Dec 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 422-459

Exploring the potential of cobalt hydroxide and its derivatives as a cost-effective and abundant alternative to noble metal electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reactions: a review

U. Shamraiz, A. Majeed, B. Raza, N. U. Ain and A. Badshah, Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024, 8, 422 DOI: 10.1039/D3SE00942D

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