The influence of steric and ligand effects on metal- and alloy-supported oxygenated and hydrogenated Pt(111)

Understanding the mechanisms of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is key to the development of modern energy storage and transport materials. The technology inherent in these materials contributes significantly to sustainable chemical production, whose energy footprint is an imperative concern when designing catalysts and networks of catalysts.