Improving the electrocatalytic activity of Pd nanoparticles through electronic coupling interaction with a Ni<sub>2</sub>P–MoS<sub>2</sub> hybrid support for ethanol electro-oxidation in an alkaline medium
Thabo Matthews, Makhaokane Paulina Chabalala, Siyabonga Patrick Mbokazi, Memory Zikhali, Tarekegn Heliso Dolla, Anatolijs Šarakovskis, G. Vaivars, Tunde L. Yusuf, Rhiyaad Mohamed, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato
Abstract
Pd/Ni 2 P–MoS 2 hybrid shows improved electrocatalytic activity for ethanol electrooxidation. The interaction between Pd and the support enhances reaction kinetics and stability in alkaline environments, leading to better overall performance.
Topics & Concepts
Coupling (piping)NanoparticleEthanolElectrocatalystChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyElectrochemistryElectrodeMetallurgyPhysical chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrochemical Analysis and Applications