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Interfacial electron modulation in NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA nanohybrids enables high-performance water and urea electrolysis.

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Title: Interfacial electron modulation in NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA nanohybrids enables high-performance water and urea electrolysis.
Authors: Wang, Li-Wen1 (AUTHOR), Jing, Xuan1 (AUTHOR), Tang, Si-Fu1 (AUTHOR) tangsf@qau.edu.cn
Source: Fuel (0016-2361). Feb2026:Part B, Vol. 405, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subjects: Water electrolysis, Heterostructures, Charge transfer, Layered double hydroxides, Electrocatalysts, Electrocatalysis, Electrolysis
Abstract: [Display omitted] • Novel NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA heterostructure boosts OER & UOR. • Ultrathin NiCo-LDH enable efficient charge transfer via heterointerfaces. • Optimized Ni/Co ratio achieves high bifunctional activity and stability. • Strategy guides design of heterointerface-rich electrocatalysts. The development of efficient and durable non-precious electrocatalysts for water splitting is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production. Herein, we report a novel NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA heterostructure synthesized via a hydrothermal-electrodeposition method, which demonstrates exceptional catalytic performance for both oxygen evolution reaction and urea oxidation reaction. The ultrathin NiCo-LDH nanosheets (∼15 nm) grown on conductive CoFcDCA/NF substrate create abundant heterointerfaces that facilitate electron transfer and optimize reaction energetics. Through systematic optimization of the Ni/Co ratio, the catalyst achieves outstanding activity, while maintaining excellent long-term stability. This work not only presents a high-performance bifunctional electrocatalyst but also provides a general strategy for constructing advanced heterointerface-rich materials for energy conversion applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:[Display omitted] • Novel NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA heterostructure boosts OER & UOR. • Ultrathin NiCo-LDH enable efficient charge transfer via heterointerfaces. • Optimized Ni/Co ratio achieves high bifunctional activity and stability. • Strategy guides design of heterointerface-rich electrocatalysts. The development of efficient and durable non-precious electrocatalysts for water splitting is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production. Herein, we report a novel NiCo-LDH/CoFcDCA heterostructure synthesized via a hydrothermal-electrodeposition method, which demonstrates exceptional catalytic performance for both oxygen evolution reaction and urea oxidation reaction. The ultrathin NiCo-LDH nanosheets (∼15 nm) grown on conductive CoFcDCA/NF substrate create abundant heterointerfaces that facilitate electron transfer and optimize reaction energetics. Through systematic optimization of the Ni/Co ratio, the catalyst achieves outstanding activity, while maintaining excellent long-term stability. This work not only presents a high-performance bifunctional electrocatalyst but also provides a general strategy for constructing advanced heterointerface-rich materials for energy conversion applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00162361
DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136602