@article{Li2026, 
author = {Wenjing Li and Xiaohong Cheng and Xiaoman Xiong and Qi Wu},
title = {FeCo-LDH@Ni3S2 heterostructure with engineered d-band center for efficient oxygen evolution in alkaline electrolysis of freshwater and seawater},
year = {2026},
journal = {Nano Research},
volume = {19},
number = {7},
pages = {94908636},
keywords = {electrocatalyst, oxygen evolution reaction, interface engineering, heterointerface, d-band center},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/NR.2026.94908636},
doi = {10.26599/NR.2026.94908636},
abstract = {The search for efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts capable of high-current-density water electrolysis is critical for scalable hydrogen production. Herein, we present a rationally designed FeCo-LDH@Ni3S2 heterostructure on nickel foam (NF), synthesized through a controlled approach. This electrode delivers ultralow overpotentials of 220, 235, and 245 mV at 10 mA·cm−2 in alkaline freshwater, simulated seawater, and natural seawater, respectively, alongside remarkable 100 h stability at industrial-level conditions (100 mA·cm−2 in seawater). Furthermore, a symmetric electrolyzer utilizing FeCo-LDH@Ni3S2 as both cathode and anode achieves low voltages of 1.60, 1.64, and 1.69 V at 10 mA·cm−2 in the corresponding electrolytes and exhibits over 100 h stability at 50 mA·cm−2. Density-functional theory (DFT) analysis confirms that the FeCo-LDH@Ni3S2 heterointerface enables charge redistribution, optimizes the d-band center, and reduces the energy barrier for OER rate-determining steps. This study demonstrates an effective interface engineering strategy for d-band center reduction via heterostructure design, offering a durable electrocatalyst for marine hydrogen production.}
}