Electrocatalysts by Electrodeposition: Recent Advances, Synthesis Methods, and Applications in Energy Conversion
Manoj B. Kale, Rahul Anil Borse, Aya Gomaa Abdelkader Mohamed, Yaobing Wang
Abstract
Abstract The conventional environment polluting energy sources and the continuous growing energy demand compelled researchers to find alternative energy sources. Therefore, in recent years, extensive research has been carried out in synthesizing catalysts for energy conversion applications. This review focuses on the application of various electrodeposition methods in the synthesis of energy‐related electrocatalyst and briefly discusses different electrocatalyst characterization techniques. Further, the influence of various parameters on the electrocatalyst activity and stability is highlighted. Electrocatalyst application in clean energy conversion reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction along with the metal‐air/CO 2 battery, are reviewed. Finally, the comparative experimental data are provided as a reference to synthesize the next‐generation electrodeposited electrocatalyst in clean energy conversions and beyond.