Modulation of Ni 3d-band electronic states via Pt–O–Ni bridging toward efficient methanol electrooxidation over atomic Pt-dispersed NiFe LDH

Key Points

• Enhanced methanol electrooxidation efficiency significantly improves when utilizing Ni3d-band electronic state modulation.
• Key evidence indicates that Pt–O–Ni bridging can increase catalytic activity, enhancing methanol conversion rates.
• Observational analysis focused on the electronic states of Ni3d-band and their interaction with Pt within NiFe LDH.
• These findings highlight a potential direction for improving catalysts, showing the importance of electronic interactions in electrochemical processes.