Unraveling the structural dynamics of Silver active sites in carbon nitride-based electrodes during electrochemical oxidation of benzyl alco

The primary objective of this experiment is to use operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to investigate the dynamic behaviour of silver single atoms supported on a carbon nitride (CNx) electrode during electrochemical oxidation of benzyl alcohol (vide infra). The study, in particular, focuses on understanding the interaction between Ag active sites and their surrounding environment, particularly the relationship between the electrode and reactants during reaction. Real-time monitoring of these interactions could provide valuable insights for optimizing electrochemical systems and enhancing the application of electrocatalytic biomass conversion.