Anodic deposition of NiOx water oxidation catalysts from macrocyclic nickel(II) complexes

Singh, Archana, Chang, Shery L.Y., Hocking, Rosalie K., Bach, Udo, and Spiccia, Leone (2013) Anodic deposition of NiOx water oxidation catalysts from macrocyclic nickel(II) complexes. Catalysis Science & Technology, 3. pp. 1725-1732.

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Abstract

Molecular complexes have been found to be excellent precursors for the deposition of catalytically active metal oxide films. Here, three macrocyclic Ni(II) amine complexes have been used for the electrochemical deposition of NiOx films from either a borate buffer solution (pH 9.2) or more basic conditions (pH = 12.9). The cyclic voltammetry of the complexes in both electrolytes shows very similar features and indicates the deposition of a catalytically active nickel oxide film. The NiOx films have been characterised using infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy complemented by scanning electron microscopy. Testing of the water oxidation activity at pH 9.2 and 12.9 showed that the films deposited from macrocyclic Ni(II) complexes exhibit similar catalytic activity to those derived from Ni2+ salts. The macrocyclic complexes offer the advantage of greater solubility and solution stability over a wider range of deposition conditions. At pH 9.2, the catalytic activity of the NiOx films was significantly higher when using a borate buffer and, in addition, the films were more active at pH 12.9 than at pH 9.2. The NiOx films deposited from molecular complexes were also found to show electrochromic properties. The oxidation of water by these films was enhanced by visible light. Water oxidation currents were observed to increase by [similar]20% under simulated solar radiation.

Item ID: 33309
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 2044-4761
Funders: Australian Research Council (ARC)
Date Deposited: 23 May 2014 06:42
FoR Codes: 03 CHEMICAL SCIENCES > 0302 Inorganic Chemistry > 030207 Transition Metal Chemistry @ 100%
SEO Codes: 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970103 Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences @ 100%
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