Modulation of d–d orbital hybridization via creating asymmetrical paired iron sites for the oxygen reduction reaction

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: zhijun Li, Hongxue Liu, Yunlu Chen, Siqi Ji, Xue Lu, Wenkai Yang, Yu Wang, J. Hugh Horton, Yujia Tang, Xinlong Tian
DOI: 10.1039/d6ee01866a
Cited by: 19
References: 54

Abstract

A coordination manipulation strategy creates paired Fe sites bonded with P heteroatoms, inducing electron spin-state modulation and electronic delocalization to boost ORR activity and stability in both alkaline and acidic media.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
12
Pages
3891–3909
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN