Metal nitrides for seawater electrolysis

Leading to competing reaction, and severe corrosion of electrode materials. In recent years, extensive research has been conducted to address these challenges. Metal nitrides (MNs) with excellent chemical stability and catalytic properties have emerged as ideal electrocatalyst candidates. This review presents the electrode reactions and basic parameters of the seawater splitting process, and summarizes the types and selection principles of conductive substrates with critical analysis of the design principles for seawater electrocatalysts. The focus is on discussing the properties, synthesis, and design strategies of MN-based electrocatalysts. Finally, we provide an outlook for the future development of MNs in…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Award: 61971405
• EA
  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

  Award: EP/N029119/1
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

  Award: DUT22RC(3)050