The catalytic activity of ACo2O4 samples follows the catalytic activity order NiCo2O4 > CuCo2O4 > ZnCo2O4.
The catalytic activity was investigated under photochemical, chemical, and electrochemical conditions.
The oxidation peak of the NiCo2O4 sample was detected, which may be assigned to oxidation from Ni2+ to Ni3+.
For the activity order, the doping metal ions of ACo2O4 oxides take part in the reaction.
Different charge and electron transport rates lead to different catalytic activity.