Electronic metal-support interaction boosts electrochemiluminescence by improving the catalytic activity of palladium

Key Points

• This research aims to clarify the role of electronic metal-support interaction in enhancing the electrochemiluminescence of palladium catalysts.
• Utilized graphene-supported palladium nanoparticles
• Analyzed the electronic structure variations due to EMSI
• Measured the electrochemiluminescence activity under different conditions
• EMSI significantly improves the catalytic activity of palladium (p<0.05)
• The modified Pd nanoparticles show enhanced ECL performance compared to unsupported Pd
• Results indicate that EMSI leads to increased electron transfer efficiency