Boosting the electrocatalytic activity towards OER via a composite comprising of NiS@SnAl2O4
摘要
This research attempts to design a stable, proficient and innovative electrocatalytic material for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), this advancement shows a promising potential for green energy, as it could lead to more effective, durable and economical solutions in the energy sector. In this work, NiS@SnAl2O4 composite is synthesized using a hydrothermal technique and then coated on a nickel foam to boost the OER catalysis. The NiS@SnAl2O4 nanocomposite exhibits remarkable OER performance, exhibiting a small overpotential of 228 mV with a lower Tafel slope (36 mV/dec) at 10 mA/cm2, in contrast to pristine NiS and SnAl2O4. The composite maintains exceptional stability over 50 h in the chronoamperometric test. This study demonstrates that the NiS/SnAl₂O₄ composite achieves enhanced OER activity, as confirmed by its lower overpotential, smaller Tafel slope, higher current density and reduced charge-transfer resistance, confirming the electrochemical enhancement achieved by combining both components. The introduced modified framework of SnAl2O4 imparts exceptional electrical characteristics and strength to NiS. As a result, this study gives a broader prospective on the combined catalytic interaction of distinct nanomaterials in composite catalysts. It presents innovative ideas for future study and production of nanocatalysts in durable energy conversion methods.