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Title: Tuning the oxygen evolution reaction on a nickel–iron alloy via active straining
We report that one can gain active control of the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on Ni 3 Fe thin films via externally applied strains. The combination of theory and experiments shows that an elastic strain on the surface can tune the OER activity in a predictable way that is consistent with the d-band model. The OER overpotential can be lowered by uniaxial tensions and increased by compressions in a linear manner.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1828019
PAR ID:
10104157
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Nanoscale
Volume:
11
Issue:
2
ISSN:
2040-3364
Page Range / eLocation ID:
426 to 430
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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