Material containing passivation layer structure and preparation method and application thereof

By forming a multi-layer passivation layer structure of metal oxides and non-metallic anionic salts on the electrolytic water/seawater electrode, the problems of over-oxidation and corrosion of electrodes under renewable energy are solved, and the stability and efficiency of hydrogen production are improved.

CN120041869AActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27SHENZHEN HINGEAR ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411880489.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-19

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Technical Problem

In the frequent start-stop test of renewable energy coupled electrolytic water/seawater, there is a reverse phenomenon in the cathode, resulting in increased cathode potential, excessive oxidation and corrosion problems, affecting hydrogen production efficiency and electrode stability.

Method used

A multi-layer passivation layer structural material composed of metal oxides and non-metallic anionic salts is used to generate a dense passivation layer through in-situ segregation, which resists excessive oxidation under large anode current and corrosion of the cathode.

Benefits of technology

Effectively terminate oxidative diffusion under oxidation potential, protect the electrode active sites, extend the service life of the electrode, and improve the stability and efficiency of hydrogen production by electrolytic water/seawater coupled renewable energy.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of electrode materials, and particularly relates to a material containing a passivation layer structure and a preparation method and application thereof. The material comprises metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate located inside, a surface passivation layer coating the surface of the material, and an intermediate passivation layer between the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate and a metal oxide, the surface passivation layer is a first metal oxide layer or a composite passivation layer; the middle passivation layer is selected from one or more of a second metal oxide layer and a non-metal anion salt layer; the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate is metal phosphide, metal sulfide or metal silicate. The invention provides an application of a multilayer composite metal oxide and non-metal anion salt passivation layer structure in oxidation prevention and corrosion resistance of an electrolytic water / seawater anode side and coupling fluctuation renewable energy hydrogen evolution of a cathode side for the first time.
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Claims

1. A material containing a passivation layer structure, characterized in that: The material comprises: a metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate located inside, a surface passivation layer coated on the surface of the material, and an intermediate passivation layer between the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate and the metal oxide; The surface passivation layer is a first metal oxide layer or a composite passivation layer; The intermediate passivation layer is selected from: one or more layers of a second metal oxide layer and a non-metal anion salt layer; The composite passivation layer is: a mixed layer containing a first metal oxide and a second metal oxide, a mixed layer containing a first metal oxide and a non-metallic anion salt, or a mixed layer containing a first metal oxide, a non-metallic anion salt and a second metal oxide; The metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate is a metal phosphide, a metal sulfide or a metal silicate.

2. The material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal in the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate is selected from one or more of nickel, cobalt, iron, vanadium, chromium and manganese; The first metal oxide is selected from one or more of chromium oxide, manganese oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, niobium oxide, tantalum oxide, and vanadium oxide; the metal valence state of the first metal oxide is trivalent or higher.

3. The material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first metal oxide is selected from: one or more of chromium trioxide, manganese dioxide, zirconium dioxide, cerium dioxide, niobium pentoxide, tantalum pentoxide, and vanadium pentoxide.

4. The material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The non-metallic anion salt layer is selected from one or more of sulfate, phosphate and silicate layers; The second metal oxide layer is selected from one or more of a vanadium oxide layer, a nickel oxide layer, a cobalt oxide layer, a chromium oxide layer, a manganese oxide layer, and an iron oxide layer.

5. The material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal in the second metal oxide layer is selected from: the metal in the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate; When the material comprises the metal phosphide, the non-metallic anion salt layer comprises a phosphate layer; When the material comprises the metal sulfide, the non-metallic anion salt layer comprises a sulfate layer; When the material comprises the metal silicate, the non-metal anion salt layer comprises a silicate layer.

6. The material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total thickness of the surface passivation layer and the intermediate passivation layer is 5 to 40 nanometers.

7. A method for preparing a material containing a passivation layer structure, characterized in that: The preparation method comprises the following steps: Step A, providing a heterojunction material; The heterojunction material comprises: metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate and metal oxide nanoarray; a heterojunction is formed between the metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate and the metal oxide; The metal phosphide / metal sulfide / metal silicate is a metal phosphide, a metal sulfide or a metal silicate; Step B: using the heterojunction material as the cathode for electrolyzing water / seawater and performing electrolysis under frequent start-stop conditions, or using the heterojunction material as the anode for electrolyzing water / seawater and performing electrolysis under an oxidizing potential, thereby obtaining the material according to claim 1.

8. Use of the material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1 in electrolysis of water / seawater for oxygen evolution.

9. Use of the material containing a passivation layer structure according to claim 1 in hydrogen evolution by electrolysis of water / seawater coupled with fluctuating energy.

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