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Ni nanoparticles-graphene hybrid film: one-step electrodeposition preparation and application as highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst

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In this communication, we demonstrate the preparation of Ni nanoparticles-graphene hybrid film via simultaneous electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide and Ni2+ on conductive substrate for the first time. We further show the utilization of such hybrid film as an efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst with highly catalytic activity and good durability.

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  1. Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical engineering, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, Sichuan, China

    Zonghua Pu, Qian Liu & Xuping Sun

  2. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia

    Abdullah M. Asiri & Xuping Sun

  3. Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia

    Abdullah M. Asiri & Xuping Sun

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Pu, Z., Liu, Q., Asiri, A.M. et al. Ni nanoparticles-graphene hybrid film: one-step electrodeposition preparation and application as highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst. J Appl Electrochem 44, 1165–1170 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-014-0743-6

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