Unveiling the Dynamic Electrocatalytic Activity of Online Synthesized Bimetallic Nanocatalysts via Electrochemiluminescence Microscopy.
Nano Lett
; 24(15): 4665-4671, 2024 Apr 17.
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ABSTRACT
Effective bimetallic nanoelectrocatalysis demands precise control of composition, structure, and understanding catalytic mechanisms. To address these challenges, we employ a two-in-one approach, integrating online synthesis with real-time imaging of bimetallic Au@Metal core-shell nanoparticles (Au@M NPs) via electrochemiluminescence microscopy (ECLM). Within 120 s, online electrodeposition and in situ catalytic activity screening alternate. ECLM captures transient faradaic processes during potential switches, visualizes electrochemical processes in real-time, and tracks catalytic activity dynamics at the single-particle level. Analysis using ECL photon flux density eliminates size effects and yields quantitative electrocatalytic activity results. Notably, a nonlinear activity trend corresponding to the shell metal to Au surface atomic ratio is discerned, quantifying the optimal surface component ratio of Au@M NPs. This approach offers a comprehensive understanding of catalytic behavior during the deposition process with high spatiotemporal resolution, which is crucial for tailoring efficient bimetallic nanocatalysts for diverse applications.
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