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View article: Probing Strain in Individual Palladium Nanocrystals during Electrochemically Induced Phase Transitions
Probing Strain in Individual Palladium Nanocrystals during Electrochemically Induced Phase Transitions Open
The palladium-hydrogen system plays a crucial role in catalysis, hydrogen production and storage, hydrogen embrittlement, and sensing technologies. Understanding the transition of palladium nanocrystals (NCs) from the hydrogen-poor (α) pha…
View article: Probing Strain in Individual Palladium Nanocrystals during Electrochemically-Induced Phase Transitions
Probing Strain in Individual Palladium Nanocrystals during Electrochemically-Induced Phase Transitions Open
The palladium-hydrogen system is essential for applications in water electrolysis, catalysis, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen sensing technologies. Understanding the transition of Pd nanocrystals from the hydrogen-poor (α) phase to the hydr…
View article: Hydride‐Induced Reconstruction of Pd Electrode Surfaces: A Combined Computational and Experimental Study
Hydride‐Induced Reconstruction of Pd Electrode Surfaces: A Combined Computational and Experimental Study Open
Designing electrocatalysts with optimal activity and selectivity relies on a thorough understanding of the surface structure under reaction conditions. In this study, experimental and computational approaches are combined to elucidate reco…
View article: Enhancing Magnesium-Ion Storage in a Bi–Sn Anode through Dual-Phase Engineering
Enhancing Magnesium-Ion Storage in a Bi–Sn Anode through Dual-Phase Engineering Open
Magnesium-ion batteries (MIBs) are a "beyond Li-ion" technology that are hampered by Mg metal reactivity, which motivates the development of anode materials such as tin (Sn) with high theoretical capacity (903 mAh g-1). However,…
View article: Structure‐Property Correlations in CZTSe Domains within Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Photovoltaic Absorbers
Structure‐Property Correlations in CZTSe Domains within Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Photovoltaic Absorbers Open
Semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) are promising materials for various applications. Two of four recently identified Cu α Zn β Sn γ Se δ (CZTSe) domains demonstrate metallic character, while the other two exhibit semiconductor character. The…
View article: Computational surface Pourbaix diagrams to unravel cathodic hydride formation on defective palladium surfaces
Computational surface Pourbaix diagrams to unravel cathodic hydride formation on defective palladium surfaces Open
View article: Computational unravelling of cathodic hydride formation on palladium surfaces
Computational unravelling of cathodic hydride formation on palladium surfaces Open
Palladium (Pd) is well-known for its role in catalyzing hydrogen-based reduction reactions, owing to its excellent catalytic activity and hydrogen storage ability. Its surface and subsurface structures under electrochemical conditions are …
View article: Elucidation of Structure–Activity Relations in Proton Electroreduction at Pd Surfaces: Theoretical and Experimental Study (Small 30/2022)
Elucidation of Structure–Activity Relations in Proton Electroreduction at Pd Surfaces: Theoretical and Experimental Study (Small 30/2022) Open
Proton Electroreduction In article number 2202410, Elena L. Gubanova, Aliaksandr S. Bandarenka, Matthias Vandichel, and co-workers report the structure–activity relations that govern the complex electrochemical processes for the proton ele…
View article: Elucidation of Structure–Activity Relations in Proton Electroreduction at Pd Surfaces: Theoretical and Experimental Study
Elucidation of Structure–Activity Relations in Proton Electroreduction at Pd Surfaces: Theoretical and Experimental Study Open
The structure–activity relationship is a cornerstone topic in catalysis, which lays the foundation for the design and functionalization of catalytic materials. Of particular interest is the catalysis of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER…