Activating Multimetallic Phosphides via Plasma-Induced Phosphorus Vacancies for Efficient Water Electrolysis

Key Points

• To fabricate and assess a phosphorus-vacancy-rich catalyst for improved water electrolysis performance.
• Fabrication of a multi-metal phosphide catalyst via transition-metal doping
• Utilization of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition
• Evaluation of catalytic performance in alkaline media
• Achieved 144 mV for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at 10 mA cm-2
• Demonstrated improved catalytic activity compared to traditional catalysts.

Abstract