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Manganese doping boosts nickel selenide catalyst for urea electrolysis
Original: Mn-triggered dynamic phase transition in NiSe2 catalyst via doping engineering for boosted urea electrolysis
Researchers report that manganese doping triggers a dynamic phase transition in NiSe2, producing a catalyst with improved performance for urea electrolysis. By engineering the doping, the team enhanced the material's catalytic activity, a step relevant to energy-efficient urea oxidation and hydrogen production. The work highlights how controlled phase changes in transition-metal selenides can boost electrocatalytic reactions.
Why now: New research on cheaper, more efficient electrocatalysts is drawing attention amid growing interest in hydrogen and renewable energy technologies.
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- Mn-triggered dynamic phase transition in NiSe2 catalyst via doping engineering for boosted urea electrolysis · EurekAlert!
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