Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2023, Vol. 55: 116-136.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(23)64557-7

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Defects engineering of layered double hydroxide-based electrocatalyst for water splitting

Junhao Yanga, Lulu Ana, Shuang Wanga, Chenhao Zhanga, Guanyu Luoa, Yingquan Chenb, Huiying Yangc, Deli Wanga,b,*()   

  1. aKey Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
    bState Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
    cPillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
  • Received:2023-09-28 Accepted:2023-11-01 Online:2023-12-18 Published:2023-12-07
  • Contact: *E-mail: wangdl81125@hust.edu.cn (D. Wang).
  • About author:Deli Wang (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology) received her PhD degree at Wuhan University (under the supervision of Prof. Lin Zhuang) in 2008. From 2008 to 2012, she worked as a postdoctoral associate at the Fuel Cell Research Center of Nanyang Technological University and then in Prof. Héctor D. Abruña’s group at Cornell University. At the beginning of 2013, she joined the Huazhong University of Science and Technology as a professor in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Her research interests mainly focused on developing high-performance nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage.
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation(22279036)

Abstract:

Layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based materials are considered as promising electrocatalysts for water splitting due to the advantages of unique layered structure, flexible tunability, high specific surface area and distinct electron distribution. However, the low conductivity and limited active sites hinder the industrial applications of LDH-based electrocatalysts. On the other hand, defect engineering is an effective strategy to tune the local surface microstructure and electronic structure, which can efficiently address the drawbacks of LDH. Unfortunately, a comprehensive overview of defect engineering in LDH-based materials is still rarely reported. Herein, this paper reviews the research progress of LDH with various types of defects and its regulation strategies in recent years. Furthermore, the relationship between the catalytic activity, stability, morphology, structure, composition, and defect types of LDH are systematically discussed, aiming to deepen the understanding of the mechanism of defect-mediated LDH. Finally, the main challenges and opportunities for defect design in LDH are emphasized to shed light on the future applications.

Key words: Water splitting, Electrocatalysis, Layered double hydroxide, Defect engineering, Oxygen evolution reaction, Hydrogen evolution reaction