Surface chemistry-controlled growth of NiBDC on carbon nanotubes governs urea oxidation activity

Danjie Meng; Jian Luo; Lin Tao; Xin Tong; Mingjie Wu

doi:10.1039/d6cc02905a

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Surface chemistry-controlled growth of NiBDC on carbon nanotubes governs urea oxidation activity

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The aim is to understand how surface chemistry affects the growth of NiBDC on carbon nanotubes and its impact on urea oxidation activity.
Examined the influence of hydroxyl and amino groups on NiBDC growth on carbon nanotubes.
Analyzed the effect of pristine and modified carbon nanotubes on urea oxidation performance.
Hydroxyl groups enhance electron transfer and preserve carbon nanotube structure.
Amino groups trigger carbothermal reduction to Ni0, affecting the graphitic order negatively.

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Investigates surface chemistry effects on urea oxidation in carbon nanotubes, suggesting new ways to enhance performance.

Abstract

CNT surface chemistry dictates NiBDC growth and UOR performance. –OH groups preserve CNT structure and enhance electron transfer; –NH2 triggers carbothermal reduction to Ni0, disrupting graphitic order; pristine CNTs provide...

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Meng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Surface chemistry-controlled growth of NiBDC on carbon nanotubes governs urea oxidation activity

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