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The aim is to evaluate the performance of a new nanocomposite for electrocatalysis in alkaline conditions.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Interface-engineered N-doped carbon dot/CdSe nanoconjugates as efficient Bi-functional electrocatalysts in alkaline media

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The aim is to evaluate the performance of a new nanocomposite for electrocatalysis in alkaline conditions.
Developed a nanocomposite using n-doped carbon dots and CdSe.
Measured overpotential for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Assessed stability over a 50-hour period at specified current density.
Achieved overpotential of 99 mV for HER and 170 mV for OER at 10 mA cm−2.
Demonstrated prolonged stability for 50 hours.
Observed a cell potential of 1.77 V at 10 mA cm−2 for overall water splitting.

Abstract

A novel nanocomposite with CQDs and CdSe demonstrated overpotential of 99 mV and 170 mV for HER and OER at 10 mA cm −2 , respectively with prolonged stability for 50 h. The CQDs/CdSe nanocomposite renders cell potential of 1.77 V at 10 mA cm −2 for OWS.

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Rituparna Dutta

SRM University

Gokul Sivaguru

SRM University

Uday Kumar Ghorui

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

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Interface-engineered N-doped carbon dot/CdSe nanoconjugates as efficient Bi-functional electrocatalysts in alkaline media

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