In situ X-ray diffraction study of urea electrolysis on nickel catalysts

Dan Wang; Gerardine G. Botte

doi:10.1149/2.0031409eel

In situ X-ray diffraction study of urea electrolysis on nickel catalysts

Dan Wang, Gerardine G. Botte

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In situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique combined with electrochemical analysiswas used for investigating the structural changes of nickel hydroxide catalysts in alkaline media and to provide a better understanding of the reaction mechanism of urea electrooxidation for applications in hydrogen production, fuel cells, and sensors. The evolution of XRD patterns reveals Ni(OH)₂ is electrochemically oxidized to NiOOH at cell voltages from 1.2 to 1.6 V. The generated NiOOH reacts with urea and thus is reduced back to Ni(OH)₂, while urea is concurrently oxidized. The technique can be extended to other electrochemical systems (alkaline rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	H29-H32
Journal	ECS Electrochemistry Letters
Volume	3
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0031409eel
State	Published - 2014

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