Construction, computation, and characterisation of spin-control powered catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ernst Heznz Hechter, Augustus K. Lebechi, Desalegn Nigatu Gemechu, Fitsum Hailu, Dean H. Barrett, Lesego Gaolatlhe, Thapelo P. Mofokeng, Kenneth I. Ozoemena
DOI: 10.1039/d5cc07243c
Cited by: 9
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Abstract

characterisation. Collectively, these studies reveal that manipulating spin polarisation at active sites can accelerate multi-electron transfer pathways, alter intermediate binding, and enhance overall catalytic performance beyond classical design limits. Finally, we highlight remaining mechanistic ambiguities, emerging diagnostic tools, and future opportunities for integrating spin physics into scalable electrocatalyst development.

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Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Machine Learning in Materials Science

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
28
Pages
7248–7279
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN