Synthesis of Ni-zeolitic imidazolate framework embedded with graphitic carbon as multifunctional composite catalyst for electrochemical water splitting and photocatalytic clofibric acid degradation performance

• Main Authors: Vijayakumar P., Natesan K., Athikesavan V., Kumaravel S., Raja A., Kang M., Krishnan P.S., Yusuf K.
• Other Authors: 56742208000
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
• Subjects: Alkalinity; Bioremediation; Carbon carbon composites; Coated wire electrodes; Electrolysis; Electrolytes; Graphitic Carbon Nitride; Hydrogen evolution reaction; Hydrothermal synthesis; Oxygen evolution reaction; Photocatalytic activity; Photodegradation; Positive temperature coefficient; Rate constants; Clofibric acid; Evolution reactions; High stability; Hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction; Hydrogen evolution reactions; Imidazolate; Nickel-zeolite; Nickel-zeolite imidazolate framework; Oxygen evolution; Water splitting; Potassium hydroxide
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Hydrogen possesses the capacity to function as an alternative energy source for fuel, and electrochemical water splitting is a very efficient method of hydrogen generation by electrolyzing water. The efficient and stable electrocatalysts consisting of elements common in the Earth's crust are ne...