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The aim is to develop a high-performance catalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) using nitrogen-doped carbon and palladium nanoclusters.

Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Superstructure of Nitrogen-Doped Hierarchical Porous Carbon Implanted with Ultrafine Pd Nanoclusters for the Efficient Methanol Oxidation Reaction

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Reports a catalyst design for methanol oxidation in alkaline media, suggesting enhanced efficiency through structural engineering.

The aim is to develop a high-performance catalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) using nitrogen-doped carbon and palladium nanoclusters.
Constructed a superstructure via nanocasting of ZIF-8 on colloidal crystals.
Implanted ultrafine Pd nanoclusters into the carbon matrix.
Conducted performance testing in alkaline media (KOH + CH3OH).
Performed mechanistic studies to analyze catalyst behavior.
Achieved a mass activity of 7383 mA mgPd–1, outperforming commercial catalysts.
Demonstrated 95.0% activity retention after 500 cycles at 200 mV s–1.
Delivered 2373 mA mgPd–1 after 7200 seconds in chronoamperometry tests.

Guo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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