Science· 2017Q1· Review
Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design
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Short summary
This review outlines a systematic framework for designing heterogeneous electrocatalysts by integrating theoretical predictions with experimental data, aiming to accelerate the development of materials for clean energy conversion.
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Key points
- Integrates theory and experiment to rationalize electrocatalyst performance.
- Proposes a systematic framework for understanding trends in catalysis.
- Guides the design of new materials for water, hydrogen, and oxygen electrochemistry.
- Extends the framework to emerging reactions like CO2 reduction and H2O2 production.
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Abstract
Electrocatalysis plays a central role in clean energy conversion, enabling a number of sustainable processes for future technologies. This review discusses design strategies for state-of-the-art heterogeneous electrocatalysts and associated materials for several different electrochemical transformations involving water, hydrogen, and oxygen, using theory as a means to rationalize catalyst performance. By examining the common principles that govern catalysis for different electrochemical reactions, we describe a systematic framework that clarifies trends in catalyzing these reactions, serving as a guide to new catalyst development while highlighting key gaps that need to be addressed. We conclude by extending this framework to emerging clean energy reactions such as hydrogen peroxide production, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen reduction, where the development of improved catalysts could allow for the sustainable production of a broad range of fuels and chemicals.
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Field: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy