Enhanced ORR Performance of Gd Doped MnO2: The Critical Role of f-electron Modulation

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore how Gd doping affects the performance of manganese oxides in oxygen reduction reactions.
• Investigated the synthesis of Gd doped MnO2 catalysts.
• Analyzed the electronic structure and catalytic activity of the produced materials.
• Measured adsorption characteristics and charge transfer properties during the reaction.
• Gd doping significantly enhances the catalytic activity of manganese oxides for oxygen reduction.
• Improved electronic structure correlates with better performance in the ORR.
• Adsorption and charge transfer mechanisms are optimized through specific doping strategies.