Atomic precision unlocks smarter oxygen reduction catalysts
Phys.org
February 26, 2026
Tiny changes at the atomic scale can determine the future of clean energy. In a new study, Tohoku University researchers have revealed how the precise coordination environment surrounding a single cobalt atom dramatically influences its catalytic behavior in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)—a key process in fuel cells and sustainable hydrogen peroxide production.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/26/2026