Operando-spectroscopy revealing interfacial two-coordinated ordered water in electrochemical activation of Ni(OH)₂

Key Points

• Interfacial two-coordinated water facilitates the electrochemical activation of Ni(OH)₂, improving reaction efficiency.
• Key evidence includes spectroscopic analysis showing a significant 30% increase in electrochemical activity with proper water coordination.
• The observational analysis utilizes operando-spectroscopy to investigate the interaction between water and Ni(OH)₂ during activation.
• Findings highlight the importance of optimized water coordination, indicating potential improvements in energy storage applications.