Steering two-electron O 2 electroreduction on Co-N-C catalyst via native carbon defect engineering for highly efficient H 2 O 2 production

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the selectivity of Co-N-C catalysts for H2O2 production by engineering carbon defects.
• Conducted electrochemical experiments on Co-N-C catalysts
• Engineered native carbon defects to modify catalytic properties
• Analyzed selectivity and efficiency for the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction.
• Improved selectivity for H2O2 production observed in treated Co-N-C catalysts
• Enhanced catalytic efficiency compared to traditional Co-N-C electrocatalysts
• Reduced stability issues relating to *OOH intermediate binding.