International Journal of Electrochemistry · 2011 · 54 citations · 28 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceInorganic ChemistryNanomaterialsSurface ScienceIron OxidesMetal Oxide NanomaterialsNanocompositesNanoenergy MaterialsNanomaterial CharacterizationNanostructured Energy MaterialsCobalt Oxide NanomaterialsElectrostatic Spray DepositionFerrite NanoparticlesHydrogen GenerationHydrogen ProductionNanocrystalline Thin FilmsNanoparticle FormationX-ray Diffraction Analysis
Cobalt ferrite, CoFe 2 O 4 , nanocrystalline films were deposited using electrostatic spray method and explored in sustainable hydrogen production application. Reflection planes in X-ray diffraction pattern confirm CoFe 2 O 4 phase. The surface scanning microscopy photoimages reveal an agglomeration of closely-packed CoFe 2 O 4 nanoflakes. Concentrated solar-panel, a two-step water splitting process, measurement technique was preferred for measuring the hydrogen generation rate. For about 5 hr sustainable, 440 mL/hr, hydrogen production activity was achieved, confirming the efficient use of cobalt ferrite nanocrystallites film in hydrogen production application.
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