Ultra-low nickel-doped copper aerogels as highly efficient and stable electrocatalysts for the formic acid oxidation reaction

Nanoscale 2026

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Authors: Henok Tibebu Weldemichael, Amare Aregahegn Dubale, Mekonnen Abebayehu Desta, Taame Abraha Berhe, Girum Ayalneh Tiruye, Chu-Chen Chueh, Yonas Chebude, Hao-Wei Yu
DOI: 10.1039/d5nr05427c
Cited by: 1
References: 60

Abstract

), suggesting faster and easier charge transfer kinetics for formic acid oxidation compared to undoped Cu and Cu aerogels with higher Ni loading. The outstanding performance of the electrocatalyst in formic acid oxidation is mainly attributed to superior conductivity, effective mass and electron transfer, minimal CO poisoning, and the synergistic effects of its constituents. This study promotes the production of highly stable and efficient electrocatalysts made from non-precious metals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanoscale
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
18
Issue
14
Pages
7623–7634
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN