Bismuth incorporation in NiFe hydroxide ultrathin nanosheets boosts methanol electro-upgrading for formate production

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effects of bismuth incorporation in NiFe hydroxide on methanol upgrading efficiency.
• Synthesis of bismuth-incorporated NiFe hydroxide ultrathin nanoarray catalyst
• Characterization of catalyst's structural and electrochemical properties
• Testing catalyst performance in methanol electrochemical upgrading
• Bismuth incorporation enhanced the presence of Ni3+ species in the catalyst.
• The catalyst exhibits improved durability and efficiency in methanol upgrading.
• Electrochemical testing indicates superior formate production compared to non-incorporated catalysts.