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Boron-doped cobalt-iron bimetal phosphides nanosheets for enhanced oxygen evolution

Liu X., He G., Liu H. et al. · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · 2022 · 162208

8materials
16samples
8synthesis routes
27measurements
115results
7claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Among this paper's catalyst matrix, Co1Fe1-B-P gives the lowest eta10 and low Rct with durable OER performance in alkaline electrolyte.

Caveat: Best eta10 within Table S2; other literature catalysts in Table S4 are comparison-only and not extracted as first-hand results.

16 · Supporting Information · Table S2 · Linked to 4 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

No direct electrical conductivity, Hall mobility, Seebeck coefficient, or thermoelectric measurement is reported for the MOF precursors or derived catalysts.

Caveat: The paper uses charge-transfer resistance from EIS and qualitative mass/charge transport language only.

5 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4d

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

The target Co1Fe1-B-P is a boron-containing Co/Fe bimetal phosphide with CoP and FeP phases and nanosheet morphology.

Caveat: B incorporation is supported by EDX mapping/XPS rather than crystallographic site refinement.

3 · Results and discussion · Fig. 2, Fig. 3 · Linked to 5 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

Co/Fe bimetal MOF precursors retain a ZIF-67-like framework while incorporating both Co and Fe.

Caveat: Co/Fe atomic ratios in EDX differ from precursor solution ratios, attributed by authors to different coordination ability of Co2+ and Fe3+.

3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S2, Table S1 · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The authors attribute improved OER kinetics to electronic interaction among B, P, Co, and Fe, which changes local electronic configuration and promotes high-oxidation-state active sites.

Caveat: Mechanistic inference is based on XPS shifts and electrochemical trends; no operando spectroscopy is reported.

5 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3 · Linked to 6 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Nanosheet morphology and larger electrochemically active area are claimed to expose active sites and facilitate mass/charge transport.

Caveat: The paper reports EIS Rct and Cdl, not direct electrical conductivity or carrier transport measurements.

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Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

After OER, P and B decrease strongly while O increases, supporting formation of surface oxyhydroxide species as active OER sites.

Caveat: Post-mortem evidence; exact active phase during operation is inferred.

6 · Results and discussion · Table S3, Fig. S20 · Linked to 5 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Boronised Co derived borateCo-BCo · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial templateunknown · DerivedBoronised unary Co-MOF derivative2 · 2.3. Synthesis of Co-Fe-B and Co-B
Boronised/phosphidised Co derivativeCo-B-PCo · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial templateunknown · DerivedUnary Co-B-P derivative; morphology transformed into nanoparticles3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S6
Co-MOF precursorBrowse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂Co 2-methylimidazolate framework, ZIF-67-likeCo · 2-methylimidazole3D · PristineXRD peaks match simulated ZIF-67 pattern3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S2
Co phosphideCo-PCo · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial templateunknown · DerivedDirect phosphidation unary Co-MOF derivative2 · 2.5. Synthesis of Co-Fe-P and Co-P
Boronised Co-Fe derived borateCo-Fe-B; CoB2O4 and Fe(BO2)2 phases reported for Co1Fe1-BCo and Fe · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial template2D · DerivedTransition-metal borate phase with low crystallinity; nanosheet morphology for selected ratios3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S4-S5
Boron-doped cobalt-iron bimetal phosphide nanosheetsCo-Fe-B-P; CoP/FeP with B incorporatedCo and Fe · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial template2D · DerivedBoron-doped bimetallic phosphide nanosheets; CoP and FeP phases by XRD/SAED3 · Results and discussion · Fig. 2, Fig. 3a
Co-Fe bimetal MOF precursorCo1Fe1-MOF, Co1Fe2-MOF, Co2Fe1-MOFCo and Fe · 2-methylimidazole3D · PristineZIF-67-like bimetallic MOF; Fe ions replace Co ion sites2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Co-Fe bimetal MOFs
Co-Fe bimetal phosphideCo-Fe-P; CoP and FePCo and Fe · MOF-derived; original 2-methylimidazole sacrificial templateunknown · DerivedCoP and FeP phases after direct phosphidation3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S9-S10

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Co1Fe1-Bresearch_0494__mat__cofe_bNanosheet · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalHydrothermal boronation product of Co1Fe1-MOF3 · Results and discussion · Fig. 2 and Fig. S5
Co1Fe1-B-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_b_pNanosheet · Target Sample · DopedHydrothermal boronation of Co1Fe1-MOF followed by low-temperature phosphidation2 · Introduction
Co1Fe1-MOFresearch_0494__mat__cofe_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised bimetal MOF precursor2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Co-Fe bimetal MOFs
Co1Fe1-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_pPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalLow-temperature phosphidation product of Co1Fe1-MOF3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S5
Co1Fe2-Bresearch_0494__mat__cofe_bUnknown · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalHydrothermal boronation product of Co1Fe2-MOF2 · 2.3. Synthesis of Co-Fe-B and Co-B
Co1Fe2-B-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_b_pUnknown · Pristine Control · DopedHydrothermal boronation of Co1Fe2-MOF followed by low-temperature phosphidation2 · 2.4. Synthesis of Co-Fe-B-P and Co-B-P
Co1Fe2-MOFresearch_0494__mat__cofe_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised bimetal MOF precursor2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Co-Fe bimetal MOFs
Co1Fe2-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_pPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalLow-temperature phosphidation product of Co1Fe2-MOF5 · Results and discussion · Fig. S14
Co2Fe1-Bresearch_0494__mat__cofe_bNanosheet · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalHydrothermal boronation product of Co2Fe1-MOF5 · Results and discussion · Fig. S12
Co2Fe1-B-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_b_pNanosheet · Pristine Control · DopedHydrothermal boronation of Co2Fe1-MOF followed by low-temperature phosphidation3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S6
Co2Fe1-MOFresearch_0494__mat__cofe_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised bimetal MOF precursor2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Co-Fe bimetal MOFs
Co2Fe1-Presearch_0494__mat__cofe_pPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalLow-temperature phosphidation product of Co2Fe1-MOF2 · 2.5. Synthesis of Co-Fe-P and Co-P
Co-Bresearch_0494__mat__co_bUnknown · Pristine Control · DopedHydrothermal boronation product of Co-MOF2 · 2.3. Synthesis of Co-Fe-B and Co-B
Co-B-Presearch_0494__mat__co_b_pPowder · Pristine Control · DopedBoronised Co-MOF derivative followed by low-temperature phosphidation3 · Results and discussion · Fig. S6
Co-MOFresearch_0494__mat__co_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised MOF precursor, dried at 70 deg C overnight2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Co-Fe bimetal MOFs
Co-Presearch_0494__mat__co_pPowder · Pristine Control · DopedLow-temperature phosphidation product of Co-MOF2 · 2.5. Synthesis of Co-Fe-P and Co-P