Abstract

The oxidation of formaldehyde at low potentials to achieve anodic hydrogen production is a crucial focus of current research. Copper-based alloys are prominent electrocatalysts in these reactions but face long-term stability challenges and are susceptible to CO intermediate poisoning. A novel approach that utilizes L-arginine in the surface modification of nickel foam substrates has been developed, enabling the highly dispersed deposition of silver catalysts on the substrates as sub-nanometer particles. This modified electrocatalyst allows formaldehyde oxidation and water electrolysis at a minimal potential of 0.32 VRHE and bipolar hydrogen production with near 100% Faradaic efficiency. This surface modification of substrate material provides a new approach to the design of electrodes.

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