W exsolution promotes the <i>in situ</i> reconstruction of a NiW electrode with rich active sites for the electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
Gang Xu, Chenyu Chen, Mengxia Li, Xinyi Ren, Lianggao Hu, Chengrong Wu, Yu Zhuang, Fanan Wang
Abstract
W exsolution induces surface defects, promoting the in situ self-reconstruction and formation of high-valance Ni with superior activity towards HMFOR.
Topics & Concepts
In situCatalysisElectrode5-hydroxymethylfurfuralChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced battery technologies research