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Recent advances in rational design of efficient electrocatalyst for full water splitting across all pH conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2020

Gnanaprakasam Janani ,
Hyeonuk Choi ,
Subramani Surendran  and
Uk Sim
Gnanaprakasam Janani
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea; janani.gkovai@gmail.com
Hyeonuk Choi
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea; gkdis4285@gmail.com
Subramani Surendran
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea; surenj503@gmail.com
Uk Sim
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, South Korea; usim@jnu.ac.kr
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Abstract

The electrochemical reaction that involves the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen gas is the superior technique for sustainable energy conversion and storage without the environmentally damaging effects of fossil fuels. To date, a large number of electrocatalysts have been used for electrochemical water splitting (EWS). Nowadays, the quest for a universal pH stable bifunctional electrocatalyst that can efficiently enhance the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HERs and OERs) is gaining significant interest in the research community. This approach avoids the divergence in the pH of the electrolyte for OER and HER activity and effectively reduces the difficulty and system cost in practical EWS. This article highlights engineering strategies and challenges in designing prospective universal pH-stable electrocatalysts with feasible OER and HER pathways for full water splitting over a wide pH range.

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Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Water Splitting
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 45 , Issue 7: Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Water Splitting , July 2020 , pp. 539 - 547
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2020

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These authors contributed equally.

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