Enhancing electrochemical nitrogen reduction with Ru nanowires<i>via</i>the atomic decoration of Pt
Weiqing Zhang, Liting Yang, Changhua An, Jichao Zhang, Junfa Zhu, Peng Chen
Abstract
Atomic-Pt-decorated Ru nanowires improve electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction owing to the tensile strain-induced enhancement of N<sub>2</sub>adsorption and N<sub>2</sub>H* stabilization.
Topics & Concepts
NanowireElectrochemistryMaterials scienceNitrogenAdsorptionReduction (mathematics)Strain (injury)NanotechnologyChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryElectrodeChemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryMathematicsEngineeringGeometryInternal medicineMedicineAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesHydrogen Storage and Materials