Heteroatom-tuned σ–π orbital reorganization enables efficient oxygen reduction and evolution of electrocatalysis beyond noble-metal catalysts

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: K. M. Mithra, Prakash Govindaraj, S. Susanna Victoria Backiyaleela, Hern Kim, S. Sinthika, Anand Rajkamal
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta08866f
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References: 48

Abstract

Heteroatom tuning of σ–π orbital interactions at TM–N 4 sites modulates adsorption chemistry, breaks ORR/OER scaling relations, and enables efficient bifunctional electrocatalysis using earth-abundant metals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Catalytic Processes in Materials Science

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume
14
Issue
12
Pages
7121–7134
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN