This research aims to explore how nitrogen doping enhances water dissociation at platinum sites, improving alkaline hydrogen evolution.
Utilized nitrogen-doped CeO2-x as a catalyst support
Analyzed interfacial interactions between water and catalyst
Evaluated performance in alkaline electrolysis applications
Nitrogen doping significantly reduced water dissociation energy barriers, leading to more efficient hydrogen production.
Demonstrated enhanced durability in alkaline environments, indicating long-term viability for industrial use.
Abstract
). This work elucidates the critical role of N-mediated interfacial engineering in breaking the water dissociation bottleneck for robust industrial-scale alkaline electrolysis.