A highly active Pd–P nanoparticle electrocatalyst for enhanced formic acid oxidation synthesized via stepwise electroless deposition

Abstract

A highly active Pd–P nanoparticle electrocatalyst for formic acid oxidation was synthesized using NaH₂PO₂ as the reducing agent. The Pd–P nanoparticles were amorphous and exhibited higher specific and mass activity values compared to commercial Pd/C electrocatalyts and reported literature values. Furthermore, the Pd–P nanoparticles were found to be more durable than Pd/C electrocatalyts.