Anodic activation-mediated formation of crystalline-amorphous heterojunction of CoNi(O)OH for improved urea oxidation activity

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance urea oxidation reaction efficiency through the creation of a crystalline-amorphous heterojunction in CoNi(O)OH.
• Developed CoNi(O)OH via anodic activation.
• Analyzed the structural characteristics of the formed heterojunction.
• Evaluated the urea oxidation performance using electrochemical tests.
• The crystalline-amorphous heterojunction significantly enhanced urea oxidation activity.
• Achieved a notable increase in electrochemical performance measurements compared to traditional catalysts.

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