Orange-peel derived carbon-loaded low content ruthenium nanoparticles as ultra-high performance alkaline water HER electrocatalysts
Yang Teng, Lu Zhou, Yizhi Chen, Jun-Zhe Gan, Xi Ye, Hai-Lang Jia
Abstract
A carbon-supported low content ruthenium nanoparticle HER catalyst derived from discarded orange-peel exhibits excellent catalytic performance in alkaline electrolytes, greatly surpassing commercial Pt/C.
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RutheniumOrange (colour)NanoparticleChemistryChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryEngineeringFood scienceElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies research