Fig. 3: OER energy profile and activity plot.
From: Amorphization activated ruthenium-tellurium nanorods for efficient water splitting
a The free energetic pathways for acidic OER at U = 0 V. The corresponding reaction mechanism in the acidic is shown in the plot and calculation setup. b The alkaline OER pathway at U = 0 V. The different reaction mechanisms with the acidic OER based on key adsorbates and co-reactants is supplied in the plot and calculation setup. c The OER pathways of acidic and alkaline conditions at U = 1.23 V. d Local structural configurations of initial reactant, intermediates or final product on the amorphous RuTe2 surface. e Schematic diagram for illustrating the amorphous RuTe2 boosting the OER performance via highly efficient electron-transfer site-independently.
