Construction of a Cu<sup>3+</sup>–OH–Pt interface for enhancing glycerol electrooxidation coupled with hydrogen evolution
Kai Meng, Ziyi Fan, Huiming Wen, Yujie Hu, Wenjun Zhang, Zupeng Chen
Abstract
Pt/CuO NRs catalyze efficient glycerol electrooxidation with ~100% conversion and 97.4% FA selectivity during 100-h stable MEA test. EIS, in situ Raman, and DFT reveal Pt 0 boosts electron transfer, Cu 3+ –OOH formation, and weakens O–H bonds.
Topics & Concepts
GlycerolHydrogenChemistryCombinatorial chemistryChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceBiochemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsElectrochemical sensors and biosensors