Ultrathin Fe-MOFs modified by FeS for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction

• Published in: Dalton transactions : an international journal of inorganic chemistry Vol. 53; no. 5; pp. 239 - 247
• Main Authors: Shang, Wenjing, Wang, Binghao, Deng, Xin, Tian, Yiqin, Lou, Yongbing, Chen, Jinxi
• Format: Journal Article
• Published: 30.01.2024
• ISSN: 1477-9226; 1477-9234
• DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03494a

Developing efficient and economical catalysts is essential for water splitting. The application of MOF catalysts in water splitting is limited by poor conductivity; however, the introduction of conductive TMS could enhance their activity. Herein, novel composite Fe 9 S 10 /Fe-MOF/NF-2 was constructed by introducing dendritic Fe 9 S 10 onto the surface of a 2D ultrathin Fe-MOF. Composite catalysts elaborately utilize the structural and chemical advantages of MOF and TMS while improving the deficiencies of monomers through the combination. Owing to the optimal structure, the hybrid catalyst Fe 9 S 10 /Fe-MOF/NF-2 displayed better catalytic performance than bare Fe-MOFs and Fe 9 S 10 , with low overpotentials of 202 and 216 mV at 10 mA cm −2 in alkaline solution and simulated seawater, respectively. This work provides an innovative approach to modify MOFs as electrocatalysts for OER. Fe 9 S 10 /Fe-MOF/NF-2 could inherit the characteristics and improve the deficiencies of monomers. Owing to its optimal structure, the catalyst displayed low overpotentials in alkaline solution and simulated seawater.