LiCl as Phase-Transfer Catalysts to Synthesize Thin Co P Nanosheets for Oxygen Evolution Reaction.

Inorganic salts have been widely studied as templates for the synthesis of 2D layer structures. However, these salts normally can only serve as templates without any catalytic activity. Here, we report that LiCl used for the synthesis of ultrathin nanosheets not only serves as template for the synthesis of ultrathin Co P nanosheets with a thickness of 0.7 nm but also acts as a catalyst that induces the phase-transfer from CoP to Co P. The Co P nanosheets have a high electrochemical performance for oxygen evolution reaction.