Phys.org February 26. 2024
Coupling the kinetically favorable anodic electrooxidation reactions of easily oxidizable substances with the hydrogen evolution reaction in a hybrid water electrolysis (HWE) configuration solves the pollutant emission and biomass recycling problems and maximizes the return on energy profiteering. An international team of researchers (China, Egypt, Singapore) has provided an overview of HWE system, design, and engineering of high reactive/selective/stable electrodes/electrocatalysts for anodic oxidation of organic/biomass substrates. They provided possible reaction mechanisms from both experimental and theoretical perspectives to promote the efficiency of synergistic electrocatalysis. They reviewed, the recent research breakthroughs in the field of HWE technology providing a new room for low-voltage H2 generation from waste products and renewable feedstock. They proposed opportunities for future research directions to push forward the progress in synergistic electrocatalysis configurations… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ
Graphical abstract. Credit: Chinese Journal of Catalysis, Volume 55, December 2023, Pages 44-115