Reaction site exchange in hierarchical bimetallic Mn/Ni catalysts triggered by the electron pump effect to boost urea electrocatalytic oxidation
Yajun Song, Zhijiao Ji, Shenghao Zhao, Tianqi Wang, Jia Liu, Wenping Hu
Abstract
Hierarchical bimetallic Mn/Ni catalysts were synthesized. Based on the electron pump effect of Ni, the real reaction sites in the composite were successfully changed from Ni to Mn, which exhibited outstanding electrocatalytic performance for the UOR.
Topics & Concepts
Bimetallic stripCatalysisComposite numberUreaInorganic chemistryElectrocatalystMaterials scienceChemistryElectrochemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryComposite materialElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchCatalytic Processes in Materials Science