Analysing a Pd metallosurfactant derived single atom catalyst for biofouling mitigation and the oxygen reduction reaction in microbial fuel cells

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Pooja Devi, Greesh Kumar, Uma Batra, Ramendra Sundar Dey, Gurpreet Kaur
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta09022a
Cited by: 1
References: 74

Abstract

Pd NC @Pd-SAC having Pd single atoms/nanoclusters on N-doped mesoporous carbon made via metallosurfactant-assisted pyrolysis show 4e − ORR pathway, reduce biofouling, and boost SCMFC power by 1700% due to synergistic electronic/spillover effects.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
32
Pages
20835–20848
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN