The invention relates to the technical field of electrocatalytic materials, and mainly discloses a NiO / Cu2Se heterostructure catalyst rich in
selenium vacancies and a preparation method and application thereof, the catalyst is of a
heterojunction structure formed by a NiO phase and a CuSe phase, the
selenium vacancies are introduced into Cu2Se
crystal lattices, and the chemical general formula is shown as NiO / CuSe-VSe. In an
electrolyte system of 0.5 M KOH and 50 mM NH3.H2O, the initial potential is as low as 1.35 V, the initial potential is obviously superior to that of a NiO / CuO
control sample without
selenium vacancy and is also superior to that of most reported non-
noble metal-based AOR catalysts, in addition, the catalyst can efficiently and highly selectively convert
ammonia into
nitrite in an oriented manner, and the application prospect is wide. The catalyst can still keep excellent catalytic performance after
continuous operation for 96 hours, firstly,
selenate radical species formed on the surface stabilize
nickel active sites in a proper
oxidation state, excessive generation of NiOOH and structural
dissolution caused by the excessive generation of NiOOH are effectively inhibited, meanwhile, a stable heterostructure serves as a firm framework, and the catalytic performance of the catalyst is improved. And agglomeration and loss of
active components in long-term operation are prevented.