Adsorption energy (AE) of reactive intermediate is currently the most important descriptor for
electrochemical reactions (eg, water electrolysis, hydrogen fuel cell, electrochemical …

The electronic metal–support interaction (EMSI), which acts as a bridge between theoretical
electronic study and the design of heterogenous catalysts, has attracted much attention …

The electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is at the heart of modern sustainable
energy technologies. However, the linear scaling relationship of this multistep reaction now …

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells demand efficient electrode–electrolyte interfaces to
catalyse the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), the kinetics of which depends on the …

Heterogeneous catalysis involves solid-state catalysts, among which metal nanoparticles
occupy an important position. Unfortunately, no two nanoparticles from conventional …

Precise control over the size, shape, composition, structure, and crystal phase of random
alloy and intermetallic nanocrystals has been intensively explored in technologically …

The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the key bottleneck in the performance of fuel cells.
So far, the most active and stable electrocatalysts for the reaction are based on Pt group …

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells can use hydrogen and air to power clean electric
vehicles. However, technical barriers including high cost, limited lifetime and insufficient …

The development and application of trimetallic nanoparticles continues to accelerate rapidly
as a result of advances in materials design, synthetic control, and reaction characterization …

Monitoring atomic and electronic structure changes on active sites under realistic working
conditions is crucial for the rational design of efficient electrocatalysts. Identification of the …