Perfecting electrocatalysts<i>via</i>imperfections: towards the large-scale deployment of water electrolysis technology
Shilong Jiao, Xianwei Fu, Shuangyin Wang, Yong Zhao
Abstract
A tuned electronic structure favors the electrocatalytic water splitting reaction<italic>via</italic>accelerating the reaction kinetics, changing the rate-determining step, and optimizing the adsorption energy for intermediates; this is achieved<italic>via</italic>intentionally incorporating imperfections into the crystal lattices of electrocatalysts.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolysisElectrolysis of waterMaterials scienceWater splittingNanotechnologyChemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryElectrodePhotocatalysisOrganic chemistryElectrolyteElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsAdvanced battery technologies research