Electrocatalytic Scission of Unactivated C(sp3)–C(sp3) Bonds through Real-Time Manipulation of Surface-Bound Intermediates
This work achieves electrocatalytic scission of the unactivated C(sp3)–C(sp3) bond in ethane at room temperature, using real-time manipulation of surface bound intermediates on nanoporous Pt for unprecedented selectivity control.
Electrochemical decarboxylation of acetic acid on boron-doped diamond and platinum-functionalised electrodes for pyrolysis-oil treatment
On boron-doped diamond electrodes, decarboxylation of acetic acid reaches 90% faradaic efficiency without competing OER; Pt-functionalised BDD shifts selectivity to ethane, with thin Pt layers giving >70% FE — a practical route for pyrolysis-oil acidity reduction.
Impact of impurities on water electrolysis: a review
A comprehensive critical review of impurities on water electrolysis across PEM, alkaline, and anion exchange membrane systems — covering impurity sources, degradation mechanisms, characterisation techniques, and mitigation strategies.
Time and Potential-Resolved Comparison of Copper Disc and Copper Nanoparticles for Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of Furfural
Time- and potential-resolved EC-MS reveals how electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural differs between Cu disc and Cu nanoparticles — nanoparticles favor 2-methylfuran and HER, while the disc favors furfuryl alcohol, tied to distinct surface domains.
Stability challenges of carbon-supported Pt-nanoalloys as fuel cell oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysts
This feature article reviews why carbon supported Pt nanoalloys already meet ORR activity needs for PEM fuel cells, surveying current understanding of the degradation mechanisms that make stability the outstanding challenge.
Carbon-nitrogen bond formation on Cu electrodes during CO2 reduction in NO3- solution
Co-reducing NO₃⁻ and CO₂ on Cu drives carbon nitrogen bond formation into soluble Cu-C≡N-like species that restructure the surface and release NO on oxidation — pointing toward electrochemical routes to urea, amines, and amides.
Quantification of Hydride Coverage on Cu(111) by Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry
Combining EC-MS with chronoamperometry, this study quantifies hydride coverage on Cu111 in H₂SO₄, partitioning reduction current between anion desorption, hydride formation, and HER to reveal a saturated coverage of 0.67.
Rational Catalyst Design for Higher Propene Partial Electro-oxidation Activity by Alloying Pd with Au
Alloying Pd with 10% Au enhances propene partial electro oxidation activity by 2.4× while preserving high allyl selectivity, with EC-MS and statistical modelling pointing to an optimal ~1 Au per 6 Pd surface ratio.
How to Minimise Hydrogen Evolution on Carbon Based Materials?
Screening seven commercial carbons by EC-MS shows metal impurity content drives hydrogen evolution on carbon based materials, with the cleanest carbons giving the lowest HER rates — key for CO₂ reduction, battery, and supercapacitor design.
Local reaction environment for selective electroreduction of carbon monoxide
Studying electroreduction of carbon monoxide on GDEs, local OH⁻ concentration is shown to drive acetate formation via a homogeneous reaction, while CO₂ capture rate offers a simple proxy for local pH linking to C2+ product distribution.