Dual Electronic and Structural Engineering of Ni–Fe Alloys via Molten Salt Electrodeposition for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction (Adv. Funct. Mater. 8/2026)
Abstract
Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction This cover artwork vividly illustrates the defect-engineered Ni-Fe alloy catalyst fabricated through innovative molten salt electrodeposition. The 3D porous structure symbolizes efficient mass transport channels, while the dynamic electrical arcs depict ultrafast electron transfer facilitated by artificially designed dislocations and twins. Surrounding water molecules and evolving oxygen bubbles depict the efficient electrocatalytic environment. The imagery encapsulates how simultaneous electronic and structural engineering endows the electrode with exceptional OER activity, providing a unified approach for designing advanced self-supporting electrodes. More information can be found in the Research Article by Huan Liu, Zhongde Du, Zhongsheng Hua, and co-workers (10.1002/adfm.202512333).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 8
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN