Enhanced Activity and Durability of Ir Single Atom Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction Through Synergistic Electronic Coupling with Co3O4 Matrix | Synapse
April 15, 2026Open Access
Enhanced Activity and Durability of Ir Single Atom Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction Through Synergistic Electronic Coupling with Co3O4 Matrix
Key Points
To investigate how the electronic coupling between iridium single atom catalysts and a Co3O4 matrix affects the oxygen evolution reaction.
Developed iridium single atom catalysts supported on a Co3O4 matrix.
Evaluated the electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution under various conditions.
Conducted electronic structure analysis to assess synergistic effects.
The Ir single atom catalyst showed increased activity compared to unsupported counterparts.
Durability tests revealed improved stability in the Co3O4 matrix environment.
The synergistic coupling optimized electronic properties, leading to enhanced performance.
Abstract
Single atom catalysts (SACs), owing to their high activity, selectivity, and 100 % atom utilization properties, show a great potential for heterogeneous catalysis. However, it is still a challenge to...