Cobalt-Yttria Heterointerface on Nitrogen and Sulphur-Doped Carbon as a Durable Electrocatalyst for Metal-Air Battery and Overall Water Electrolysis

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a trifunctional electrocatalyst for improved energy conversion and storage.
• Synthesis of cobalt-yttria heterointerface nanoparticles
• Embedding in nitrogen and sulphur-doped carbon matrices
• Performance evaluation in metal-air battery and water electrolysis applications
• Achieved high electrochemical performance with significant activity enhancements for both battery and electrolysis applications.
• Exhibited durability over extended operation periods, indicating long-lasting efficiency.
• Demonstrated superior catalytic activity compared to conventional catalysts in terms of reaction rates.