Published on Science Advances (25 September 2024)
Author(s): Jia-Wei Zhao, Yunxiang Li, Deyan Luan and Xiong Wen (David) Lou*
Abstract
Electrocatalysis plays a pivotal role in driving the progress of modern technologies and industrial processes such as energy conversion and emission reduction. Perovskite oxides, an important family of electrocatalysts, have garnered substantial attention in diverse catalytic reactions because of their highly tunable composition and structure, as well as their considerable activity and stability. This review delves into the mechanisms of electrocatalytic reactions that use perovskite oxides as electrocatalysts, while also providing a comprehensive summary of the potential key factors that influence catalytic activity across various reactions. Furthermore, this review offers an overview of advanced characterizations used for studying catalytic mechanisms and proposes approaches to designing highly efficient perovskite oxide electrocatalysts.
Fig. 1. The promise of electrocatalysis.
Electrocatalysis has led to notable advancements in various emerging technologies and industries, such as energy conversion and emission reduction. Demonstrated here are a range of applications, encompassing wind-solar and electricity-driven electrocatalysis, for the purposes of energy storage, energy conversion, and the chemical production.
Read more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adq4696