A robust CuNiCoIrRu high-entropy alloy aerogel as a superior electrocatalyst for alkaline water oxidation
摘要
The anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) poses a formidable kinetic bottleneck in electrochemical energy conversion. Here, we present three-dimensional porous CuNiCoIrRu high-entropy alloy aerogel synthesized via a facile one-pot co-reduction route. By synergizing compositional complexity with an interconnected conductive network, the catalyst achieves an ultralow overpotential of 203 mV at 10 mA cm−2 in alkaline environment, along with a mass activity 176 and 16.1 times higher than IrO2 and RuO2, respectively. In a full water-splitting cell paired with Pt/C, it requires a lower cell voltage than IrO2- or RuO2-based counterparts. The as-synthesized catalyst also demonstrates outstanding stability over 80000 s, offering a promising high-performance, durable OER electrocatalyst for sustainable energy conversion systems.