Mechanistic modulation of electronic structure and interface chemistry in Ni-based alloys for electrochemical energy conversion

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how alloying in Ni catalysts impacts their electronic and surface properties.
• Utilized alloying techniques to modify Ni catalysts.
• Analyzed changes in electronic structure and surface chemistry properties.
• Evaluated the novel catalytic properties generated by the modifications.
• Alloying led to significant changes in the electronic structure of Ni-based alloys.
• Surface chemistry alterations resulted in enhanced catalytic properties.
• New pathways for energy conversion were demonstrated as a result of these modifications.