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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

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31.10.2025

Electrocatalysis with dual functionality – an overview

 

With in situ methods at synchrotron sources complex organic oxidation reactions at catalysts can be analysed in real time.  © Debabrata Bagchi / HZB

 

Schematic illustration of a hybrid electrolyser, which combines hydrogen production at the cathode with the production of valuable organic compounds at the anode by organic oxidation reactions.  © Debabrata Bagchi / HZB

 

In situ and operando techniques allow real-time monitoring of catalyst behaviour under operating conditions.  In situ methods also enable observation of adsorption and intercalation of intermediates into catalyst lattices, as well as bond formation and cleavage on the catalyst surface. Furthermore, product selectivity can also be mapped in operando conditions. Active metals used in OOR include Ni, Co, Cu, Mn, Ru, Pt, Pd and Au.

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Debabrata Bagchi / HZB

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