Design of MnO 2 -based catalysts with activity approaching Pt/C via machine learning

Key Points

• The aim is to create advanced catalysts with performance similar to platinum-based alternatives.
• A machine learning strategy was employed to identify promising catalyst compositions.
• Developed a bimetallic Ce/Ni co-doped δ-MnO2 catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).
• The new catalysts exhibit activity approaching that of traditional Pt/C catalysts.
• Machine learning strategies enabled the discovery of effective bimetallic combinations.