Unlocking electronic synergy via site-selective confinement in bimetallic nanoalloys: Combined experimental and DFT strategy for high-performance bifunctional electrocatalysts and rechargeable Zn-air and Mg-air batteries

Key Points

• High-performance electrocatalysts demonstrate improved electronic synergy, enhancing battery performance.
• Key findings reveal significant improvements in rechargeable Zn-air and Mg-air batteries using advanced bimetallic nanoalloys.
• Analysis combines experimental techniques with density functional theory to achieve optimal site-selective confinement.
• Results highlight potential applications for energy storage systems, suggesting further innovation in green technologies.