Electronic Structure Modulation of β-Ni(OH)2 Nanocatalyst via La Doping for Boosting Urea Electrooxidation

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) performance of β-Ni(OH)2 by incorporating lanthanum (La) into its structure.
• Utilized a one-step doping strategy to incorporate La into β-Ni(OH)2
• Designed experiments to assess urea electrooxidation performance
• Analyzed the effects of La doping on electronic structure and catalytic efficiency
• Significant enhancement in UOR performance observed with La-doped β-Ni(OH)2
• Doping led to favorable changes in the electronic structure of the catalyst
• Improved catalytic activity indicates the potential for better energy conversion