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Preparations of derivatives constructed from bi-metallic CuCo-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for advanced hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions

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In this work, CuCo@C and CuCoS@C derived from an in-situ synthesis bi-metallic MOF HKUST-1/ZIF-67 (CuCo-MOF) were successfully fabricated by calcination and hydrothermal sulfide strategies. Morphology characterization results indicated that ZIF-67 grew uniformly on the surface of HKUST-1 to form CuCo-MOF. And, benefiting from bi-metallic MOFs precursors, the formed derivatives inherited and possessed good textural properties and dispersing well metal sites, which facilitated diffusions of molecules and enhancements of catalytic performances. In addition, carbon matrix produced in the materials further accelerated electron transporting properties, boosting HER and OER activities. Accordingly, in electrolytic water evaluations, CuCo@C and CuCoS@C showed good HER and OER performance, achieving 97 mV and 180 mV of overpotential at 10 mA cm−2 in an alkaline medium, respectively. Additionally, the catalysts exhibit long-term stabilities. Thus, this study provides a rational way for designing and constructing of high-efficient catalysts for H2 and O2 generations from electrolytic water processes.

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This work was supported by Hebei Natural Science Foundation (B2020203025, B2019203384) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21606193).

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Quan Huo and Suyan Liu received support from Hebei Natural Science Foundation (B2020203025, B2019203384) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21606193), respectively.

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  2. Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, People’s Republic of China

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Huo, Q., Zhang, X., Fu, Y. et al. Preparations of derivatives constructed from bi-metallic CuCo-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for advanced hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. Res Chem Intermed 50, 107–125 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-023-05189-y

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