The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) team, led by I. K. Sideri, R. Arenal, and Prof. Nikos Tagmatarchis, has recently published a new peer-reviewed article in Nanoscale Advances entitled “Terpyridine-Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Towards Selectivity in Oxygen Reduction Reaction.”
This study explores the engineering of carbon nanotubes bearing terpyridine–metal catalytic sites, which significantly enhance selectivity in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). By tailoring both surface functionality and charge-transfer pathways, the authors propose a refined strategy to improve the electrocatalytic efficiency of nanocarbon systems.
These insights directly complement the MOF2H2 project’s objectives, contributing to the rational design of conductive nanocarbons that can be integrated into metal–organic framework (MOF) architectures. The resulting hybrid materials have the potential to boost charge mobility and catalytic activity in solar-driven hydrogen production processes.
The publication demonstrates NHRF’s continuous contribution to advancing the scientific foundations of next-generation MOF-based photocatalysts and strengthens the project’s presence in the international research community.
