Surface reconstruction of bimetallic selenide enables lattice oxygen activation for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Key Points

• The oxygen evolution reaction shows increased efficiency with the activated lattice oxygen in the bimetallic selenide structure.
• Key evidence indicates that the bimetallic selenide can significantly enhance the catalytic activity during electrochemical processes.
• Surface reconstruction processes play a critical role in optimizing lattice oxygen activation for better performance in the oxygen evolution reaction.
• This study highlights the need for further exploration of bimetallic selenides to improve efficiencies in renewable energy systems.