Pd-coated Ru nanocrystals supported on N-doped graphene as HER and ORR electrocatalysts†
Abstract
Here, Pd-coated Ru nanocrystals supported on N-doped graphene (Pd–Ru@NG) are obtained via electroless deposition of Pd on Ru nanocrystals. We have demonstrated that Pd boosts the electrocatalytic performance of Pd–Ru@NG towards the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and alcohol tolerant oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) as compared to Pt/C.