Accurate synergy effect of Ni–Sn dual active sites enhances electrocatalytic oxidation of urea for hydrogen evolution in alkaline medium
Zhijiao Ji, Jia Liu, Yang Deng, Shouting Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Peiyao Du, Yanli Zhao, Xiaoquan Lu
Abstract
A nickel–tin sulfide catalyst with dual active sites was designed based on the orbital symmetry matching principle. On account of this ingenious synergy, the C–N bond in urea was effectively activated, promoting the hydrogen evolution.
Topics & Concepts
UreaCatalysisNickel sulfideDual (grammatical number)NickelTinChemistryMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringMetallurgyOrganic chemistryEngineeringLiteratureArtElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchCatalytic Processes in Materials Science