The role of lattice strain in advancing electrocatalytic performance: from mechanisms to practical applications
Juan Luo, Jiaxin Tong, Haili Zhao, Xiaonian Zeng, Feng Liu, Haiyan Wu, Hao Cui, Pengfei Tan, Jun Pan
Abstract
RR, and NRR. Special attention is given to how controlled strain optimizes intermediate adsorption energies in accordance with the Sabatier principle, thereby enhancing catalytic activity, selectivity, and durability. Finally, we discuss the remaining challenges in controlling strain magnitude, stability, and scalability, and outline perspectives for integrating strain engineering with other design principles. This review establishes lattice strain as a unifying and predictive framework for rational catalyst design, paving the way for high-performance electrocatalysts in sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies.
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Strain engineeringAntibonding molecular orbitalMaterials scienceChemical physicsLattice (music)NanotechnologyCatalysisStrain (injury)Electronic structureTensile strainAdsorptionTranslational symmetryCondensed matter physicsRational designStrain energyElectrochemistryStructural stabilityFermi levelTransition metalComputational chemistryElectrochemical energy conversionDiselenideDensity functional theoryThermal conductionAtomic orbitalNanoparticleElectronicsFermi energyCrystal structureElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction