Mixed platinum and zirconia powder as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution and oxidation reaction

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Autores principales: Minelli, Simone, Iozzia, Manuel, Piazzoni, Claudio, Vertova, Alberto, Lenardi, Cristina, Minguzzi, Alessandro
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author Minelli, Simone
Iozzia, Manuel
Piazzoni, Claudio
Vertova, Alberto
Lenardi, Cristina
Minguzzi, Alessandro
author_facet Minelli, Simone
Iozzia, Manuel
Piazzoni, Claudio
Vertova, Alberto
Lenardi, Cristina
Minguzzi, Alessandro
contents The development of efficient and cost-effective bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen-related technologies is crucial for the transition to sustainable energy. In this work, we present Pt@ZrO2 as a high-performance ceramic-based electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), demonstrating superior activity and stability in alkaline conditions. Compared to Pd@ZrO2, previously investigated in our earlier work, Pt@ZrO2 exhibits significantly lower charge transfer resistance and enhanced HER/HOR kinetics, as confirmed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The synergistic interaction between platinum and ZrO2 stabilizes Pt in a partially oxidized state, facilitating the Volmer step and improving charge transfer kinetics. Cyclic voltammetry further confirms the remarkable electrochemical stability of Pt@ZrO2 under stress conditions. Importantly, Pt@ZrO2 offers a cost-effective alternative to pure platinum by reducing noble metal loading while maintaining excellent catalytic performance. These findings establish Pt@ZrO2 as a better alternative to Pd@ZrO2 and a promising candidate for next-generation hydrogen energy applications.
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spellingShingle Mixed platinum and zirconia powder as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution and oxidation reaction
Minelli, Simone
Iozzia, Manuel
Piazzoni, Claudio
Vertova, Alberto
Lenardi, Cristina
Minguzzi, Alessandro
Chemical Physics
Materials Science
The development of efficient and cost-effective bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen-related technologies is crucial for the transition to sustainable energy. In this work, we present Pt@ZrO2 as a high-performance ceramic-based electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), demonstrating superior activity and stability in alkaline conditions. Compared to Pd@ZrO2, previously investigated in our earlier work, Pt@ZrO2 exhibits significantly lower charge transfer resistance and enhanced HER/HOR kinetics, as confirmed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The synergistic interaction between platinum and ZrO2 stabilizes Pt in a partially oxidized state, facilitating the Volmer step and improving charge transfer kinetics. Cyclic voltammetry further confirms the remarkable electrochemical stability of Pt@ZrO2 under stress conditions. Importantly, Pt@ZrO2 offers a cost-effective alternative to pure platinum by reducing noble metal loading while maintaining excellent catalytic performance. These findings establish Pt@ZrO2 as a better alternative to Pd@ZrO2 and a promising candidate for next-generation hydrogen energy applications.
title Mixed platinum and zirconia powder as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution and oxidation reaction
topic Chemical Physics
Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.14819