Magnetic field effects can provide a handle on steering chemical reactions and manipulating yields. The presence of a magnetic field can influence the energy levels of the active species by interacting with their spin states. Here we demonstrate the effect of a magnetic field on the electrocatalytic processes taking place on platinum-based nanoparticles in fuel cell conditions. We have identified a shift in the potentials representing hydrogen adsorption and desorption, present in all measurements recorded in the presence of a magnetic field. We argue that the changes in electrochemical behavior are a result of the interactions between the magnetic field and the unpaired spin states of hydrogen.
CITATION STYLE
Westsson, E., Picken, S., & Koper, G. (2020). The Effect of Magnetic Field on Catalytic Properties in Core-Shell Type Particles. Frontiers in Chemistry, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2020.00163
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.