Ni–NiCr nanoparticles incorporated carbon nanofibers as robust electrocatalysts for efficient glycerol oxidation
Nasser A.M. Barakat, Shimaa Hamda, Ibrahim Mustafa, Hesham Alhumade
Abstract
Ni–NiCr alloy nanoparticles in carbon nanofibers exhibit high activity and stability for glycerol oxidation, valorizing biomass-derived glycerol into valuable products, outperforming precious-metal catalysts in alkaline media.
Topics & Concepts
NichromeMaterials scienceCarbon nanofiberGlycerolNanoparticleNanofiberChemical engineeringCarbon fibersComposite materialNanotechnologyChemistryCarbon nanotubeComposite numberOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMolecular Junctions and Nanostructures