Pd Intercalation in BiOCl Nanosheets Promotes Ambient Electrosynthesis of Urea: Operando Study by Synchrotron X-ray Spectroscopies

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate how Pd intercalation affects the electrosynthesis of urea in BiOCl nanosheets.
• Operando study utilizing synchrotron x-ray spectroscopies
• Analysis of charge-transfer resistance in BiOCl interlayers
• Evaluation of anion exchange capacity for urea production
• Pd intercalation significantly lowers charge-transfer resistance, improving efficiency
• Enhanced anion exchange facilitates urea production within BiOCl nanosheets
• Findings indicate potential advancements in green urea synthesis techniques