Enlarged transition metal-oxygen covalency and improved oxygen adsorption/dissociation in LaNi0.5-Cu Co0.5O3- perovskite oxides for electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction

Key Points

• Enhanced oxygen dissociation significantly improves electrocatalytic efficiency.
• Key evidence shows a notable increase in covalency related to transition metal-oxygen bonds.
• Analysis explores the relationship between transition metals and their covalent interactions in the materials.
• This research highlights the potential for these materials to advance energy conversion technologies.