Synthesis of PdNi/PtNi electrocatalyst

Start from carbon black mixed with organometallic precursors (e.g. of Ni and Pt or Ni and Pd) and to see how the metallic catalyst form in the course its genesis heat-treatment (typically, from room T to 400-500°C under inert atmosphere). Heat-treatment of already-existing carbon-capped PdNi or PtNi catalyst and see how it "transform" under H2 (reducing) or O2 (oxidizing) atmosphere (which can "mimic" electrochemical environment).