This matched their density functional theory (DFT) predictions and was clearly shown in free energy diagrams and 2D volcano plots that link binding strength to catalytic performance. However ...

Figure 2: DFT-calculated free-energy diagram for ORR on alloy catalyst surfaces. Figure 3: Synthesis scheme and electrochemical oxygen-reduction performance of Ag–Co surface alloy materials.

A team of leading chemical engineers have synthesized a cost-efficient and easily manufactured catalyst designed to lower the amount of energy required for the electrolysis of water, which splits ...