In situ -generated metallic nickel from hydrothermal-nitridation as an efficient platform for small-molecule electrooxidation
Transition-metal hydroxides are promising electrocatalysts for small-molecule oxidation, yet their poor conductivity severely limits charge-transfer kinetics. Herein, we report the nitridation-induced metallization of semi-insulating NiNi3(OH)x into highly conductive metallic nickel (Ni0) via a hydrothermal ammonia tre...