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Abstract
Nanoparticles comprising of transition metals encapsulated in an ultrathin graphene layer (NiFe@UTG) are utilized to anchor very low amount of finely dispersed pseudo-atomic Pt to function as a durable and active electrocatalyst (Pt/NiFe@UTG) for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic media. Our experiments show the vital role of the carbon shell thickness for efficient utilization of Pt. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations suggest that the metal-core has a crucial role in achieving promising electrocatalytic properties. The thin carbon shell allows the desired access of Pt atoms to the vicinity of the NiFe core while protecting the metallic core from oxidation in the harsh acidic media. In acidic media, the performance of this Pt/NiFe@UTG catalyst with 0.02 at% Pt is the same as that of commercial Pt/C (10 and 200 mV overpotential to reach 10 and 200 mA cm−2, respectively) with promising durability (5000 HER cycles). Our electrochemical characterization (cyclic voltammetry) shows no Pt specific peaks, indicating the existence of a very low Pt loading on the surface of the catalyst. Hence, this conductive core-shell catalyst support enables efficient utilization of Pt for electrocatalysis.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 115076 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry |
Volume | 896 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2021 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Catalyst support interaction
- Core shell nanoparticle
- Hydrogen evolution reaction
- Subnanometer platinum
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CREATE: Critical Raw materials Elimination by a top-down Approach To hydrogen and Electricity generation
Kallio, T. (Principal investigator), Ali, F. (Project Member), Sorsa, O. (Project Member), Buan, M. E. M. (Project Member), Davodi, F. (Project Member), Revitzer, H. (Project Member), Rajala, T. (Project Member) & Han, N. (Project Member)
01/01/2017 → 31/12/2020
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
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Rational design of non-noble metal (electro)catalyst materials for energy conversion applications
Laasonen, K. (Principal investigator), Kronberg, R. (Project Member), Pakkanen, O. (Project Member) & Ali, F. (Project Member)
01/01/2015 → 31/12/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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Rational design of non-noble metal (electro)catalyst materials for energy conversion applications
Lahtinen, K. (Project Member), Kallio, T. (Principal investigator), Davodi, F. (Project Member) & Mehrabimatin, B. (Project Member)
01/01/2015 → 31/12/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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OtaNano - Nanomicroscopy Center
Seitsonen, J. (Manager) & Rissanen, A. (Other)
OtaNanoFacility/equipment: Facility