Electronic redistribution induced by interaction between ruthenium nanoparticles and Ni-N(O)-C sites boosts alkaline water electrolysis.

Jia-Cheng WangWangtao HeYuyang ZongYanfeng TangJin WangRuguang Ma

Published in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2024)

Ultrafine ruthenium nanoparticles are encapsulated by single-atom Ni-bonded graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ) layers anchored on carbon nanotubes (Ru/Ni-CNCT). The enhanced electronic interaction between Ru nanoparticles and Ni-N(O)-C sites anchored in g-C 3 N 4 layers promotes water adsorption/dissociation and hydrogen evolution.

Keyphrases

carbon nanotubes
metal organic framework
transition metal
walled carbon nanotubes
energy transfer
gold nanoparticles
visible light
electron transfer