Atomic Structure of Ru Catalyst (IMAGE)

University of Science and Technology of China

Atomic Structure of Ru Catalyst

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In acidic electrolyte environment, water molecules was adsorbed on the active site Ru atom, and then single atom Ru catalyst boosts acidic water electrolysis producing oxygen. Purple, blue, red and white balls represents Ru, Pt, O and H atoms, respectively.

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WU Yuen

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