Understanding the high performance of PdSn–TaN(tantalum nitride)/C electrocatalysts for the methanol oxidation reaction: coupling nitrides and oxophilic elements
Na Ye, Pengcheng Zhao, Xiaoying Qi, Wenchao Sheng, Zhao Jiang, Tao Fang
Abstract
Palladium-modified transition metal nitrides (TaN) are investigated as electrochemical methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) catalysts. Combined in situ ATR-SEIRAS and DFT results demonstrate PdSn–TaN/C as an effective material to enhance MOR activity.
Topics & Concepts
TantalumNitrideTantalum nitrideMethanolElectrochemistryTransition metalMaterials scienceCatalysisPalladiumChemistryInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyMetallurgyElectrodePhysical chemistryLayer (electronics)Organic chemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSemiconductor materials and devicesCatalytic Processes in Materials Science