Unveiling structural forms of Ru in WO x -template catalysts for efficient acidic PEM water electrolysis

Xiongfeng Zeng; Ao Cai; Junhui Pei; GuiXin Liu; WenLu Li; Xiaoman Xiong; Ding Zhou; Na Yao

doi:10.1039/d5sc09860b

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Unveiling structural forms of Ru in WO x -template catalysts for efficient acidic PEM water electrolysis

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Key Points

To investigate the structural effects of Ru clusters in WOx templates on acidic PEM water electrolysis.
Analyzed the structure of Ru clusters in WOx catalysts
Evaluated water dissociation and OH formation mechanisms
Assessed the efficiency of O–O coupling processes
Identified that subnanometer Ru clusters enhance interfacial water regulation
Demonstrated a significant promotion of water dissociation due to d–π coupling
Showed improved efficiency in O–O coupling facilitated by Ru clusters

Implication

Reveals the impact of subnanometer Ru clusters on water dissociation in catalysts, suggesting new avenues for efficient energy conversion.

Abstract

This study reveals a strong Ru structural effect. Subnanometer Ru clusters (Ru SNCs -WO x ) regulate interfacial water via d–π coupling, promoting water dissociation and *OH formation, and then facilitates *O–*O coupling.

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Zeng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Unveiling structural forms of Ru in WO x -template catalysts for efficient acidic PEM water electrolysis

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Unveiling structural forms of Ru in WO x -template catalysts for efficient acidic PEM water electrolysis

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