• Danil W. Boukhvalov
  • Gianluca D’olimpio
  • Junzhe Liu
  • Corneliu Ghica
  • Marian Cosmin Istrate
  • Chia-Nung Kuo
  • Grazia giuseppina Politano
  • Chin Shan Lue
  • Piero Torelli
  • Lixue Zhang
  • Antonio Politano
Methanol (CH3OH) oxidation offers a promising avenue for transitioning to clean energy, particularly in the field of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). However, the development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) remains a critical challenge. Herein, we report the exceptional electrocatalytic activity and stability of Ni3Sn4 toward MOR in acidic media, achieving a performance comparable to that of commercial Pt/C catalysts. Our catalyst design incorporates Earth-abundant Ni and Sn elements, resulting in a material that is 1800 times more cost-effective than Pt/C. Density functional theory (DFT) modeling substantiates our experimental findings, shedding light on the favorable reaction mechanisms and kinetics on the Ni3Sn4 surface. Additionally, the as-synthesized Ni3Sn4 electrocatalyst demonstrates commendable durability, maintaining its electrocatalytic activity even after prolonged exposure to harsh acidic conditions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6040-6043
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume59
Issue number40
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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