Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design

Seh, Zhi Wei; Kibsgaard, Jakob; Dickens, Colin F.; Chorkendorff, Ib; Nørskov, Jens K.; Jaramillo, Thomas F.

doi:10.1126/science.aad4998

reviewScienceJan 12, 2017GREEN OA

Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design

ZWZhi Wei Seh JKJakob Kibsgaard CFColin F. Dickens ICIb Chorkendorff JKJens K. Nørskov

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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…

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Electrocatalyst
Computer science
Nanotechnology
Materials science
Physics
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