A one-pot route for the synthesis of Au@Pd/PMo₁₂/rGO as a dual functional electrocatalyst for ethanol electro-oxidation and hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract

Au@Pd/PMo12/rGO nanocomposite was synthesized and used as a dual-functional electrocatalyst for HER and EOR.

In situ electrochemical activation as a generic strategy for promoting the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction and alcohol electro-oxidation in alkaline medium

“…The features of CVs for the MOR and EOR under alkaline conditions are matched to the literature reports. [48][49][50][51] The anodic current peak in the forward scan is assigned to the oxidation of freshly chemisorbed small alcohol (methanol or ethanol) molecule. There is an ambiguity about the origin of cathodic current peak, such that some authors attributed it to the oxidation of alcohol, 52,53 while the others ascribed this to the removal of carbonaceous chemicals intermediates that are generated during the anodic scan.…”

Electron‐Sponge Nature of Polyoxometalates for Next‐Generation Electrocatalytic Water Splitting and Nonvolatile Neuromorphic Devices

“…Also, the ability of the electrocatalyst to provide high HER current density and its remarkable stability has been confirmed. [ 131 ] Heteropolyanions (HPA) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become very attractive in many fields. [ 132 ] The high surface area, appreciable electronic conductivity, and superior mechanical properties of CNTs introduce them as excellent candidates to accelerate electron transfer reactions.…”