Non-thermal plasma restructuring of electrocatalyst surfaces for efficient hydrogen and oxygen reactions

Chu Qin; Zhenglong Tao; Xuanhao Wu; Zhongqing Jiang

doi:10.1039/d5cc06818e

January 1, 2026Chemical CommunicationsOpen Access

Non-thermal plasma restructuring of electrocatalyst surfaces for efficient hydrogen and oxygen reactions

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This research focuses on improving the efficiency of electrocatalysts by restructuring their surfaces using non-thermal plasma.
Utilized low-temperature plasma for surface treatment of electrocatalysts.
Examined the effects of plasma treatment on electrocatalyst surface properties.
Analyzed the performance in hydrogen and oxygen reactions post-treatment.
Surface restructuring led to enhanced electrocatalytic activity.
Observed improved efficiency in hydrogen and oxygen reactions after plasma treatment.
Demonstrated effective alteration of surface morphology on a nanometer scale.

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Electrocatalysts improve hydrogen and oxygen reactions, suggesting new techniques for energy systems.

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Electrocatalysts for water electrolysis, fuel cells, and metal–air batteries are largely governed by processes occurring within the outermost few nanometres of their surface. Low-temperature plasmas provide an effective means to...

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