Facile Hydrothermal Synthesis of Copper Based Binary and Ternary Metal Composites for Water and Methanol Oxidation_

Abstract

The search is on for highly efficient, catalytically active materials that can produce and store sustainable fuels, particularly H2 gas. Because fossil fuels are running out and have a negative effect on the environment energy ,professionals are investigating alternative fuel generation techniques that are sustainable, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and easy to store. H2 gas is considered the best option for energy storage, as it emits zero carbon and is renewable. However, its production requires catalysts, and recent advancements in the field have focused on using transition metal-based materials for electrochemical catalysis. This study develops copper-based composites that work well as electrocatalysts for the oxidation of water and methanol via hydrothermal synthesis. The material's structure and composition were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Electron dispersive spectroscopy and Transmission electron microscopy . The optimized catalytic samples were then used to evaluate their efficiency and stability in electrochemical water and methanol oxidation. Since being successful, these catalysts could be employed on an industrialscale, leading to an increased production of renewable hydrogen to meet global energy demand.