Inherent impurities in 3D-printed electrodes are responsible for catalysis towards water splitting
Michelle P. Browne, Veronika Urbanová, Jan Plutnar, Filip Novotný, Martin Pumera
Abstract
Researchers should be cautious about the presence of metal impurities in commercial conductive filaments and its crucial effect on O<sub>2</sub> based electrocatalysis, which is altered depending on the post 3D-printing treatment.
Topics & Concepts
ImpurityElectrocatalystElectrodeCatalysisMaterials scienceNanotechnologyWater splittingElectrical conductorMetalChemical engineeringChemistryMetallurgyPhysical chemistryElectrochemistryComposite materialEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhotocatalysisElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction