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Atomic-level tuning of Co-N4/graphene catalyst. Cobalt atoms are coordinated with four nitrogen atoms forming square planar Co-N4 structure on nitrogen-doped graphene (Co-N4/graphene). Researchers could control the charge state of cobalt atoms by introducing electron-rich (for example, oxygen) or electron-poor (for example, hydrogen) atoms near the Co-N4 structure. Specifically, when electron-rich oxygen atoms were near Co-N4 (Co-N4(O)), the charge state of cobalt atoms slightly decreased becoming electron-poor cobalt which exhibited significant enhancement on electrochemical H2O2 production. Conversely, when electron-rich hydrogen atoms were near the Co-N4 structure, Co-N4 (2H), cobalt atom became electron-rich making it less favorable for H2O2 production.
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