The development of electrocatalysts with high activity, selectivity and stability for seawater electrolysis remains a challenge. Through engineering of the host layer, interlayer gallery and surface, CoFe-based layered double hydroxides are shown to achieve stable seawater electrolysis for more than 2,800 h at a high current density.
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This is a summary of Fan, R. et al. Ultrastable electrocatalytic seawater splitting at ampere-level current density. Nat. Sustain. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01263-w (2024).
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Durable electrocatalysts for seawater splitting at the ampere level. Nat Sustain 7, 106–107 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01280-3
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