MICROWAVE SYNTHESIS OF COBALT TUNGSTATE FOR USE AS STABLE OXYGEN EVOLUTION CATALYST

摘要

A process of forming an oxygen evolution catalyst includes the steps of: providing Co(NO₃)₄; providing Na₂WO₄; combining the Co(NO₃)₄ and Na₂WO₄ forming a solution; exposing the solution to a source of microwave energy and initiating a hydrothermal reaction forming hydrated CoWO₄. The oxygen evolution catalyst including hydrated CoWO₄ may be used to split water into oxygen and hydrogen ions.