A comprehensive review on catalysts for seawater electrolysis

Jihong Li; Genyuan Fu; Xiaokun Sheng; Guodong Li; Hui Chen; Kaiqian Shu; Yan Dong; Tongzhou Wang; Yida Deng

Advanced Powder Materials (Oct 2024)

A comprehensive review on catalysts for seawater electrolysis

Jihong Li,
Genyuan Fu,
Xiaokun Sheng,
Guodong Li,
Hui Chen,
Kaiqian Shu,
Yan Dong,
Tongzhou Wang,
Yida Deng

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Jihong Li: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Corresponding author. State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
Genyuan Fu: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
Xiaokun Sheng: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
Guodong Li: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
Hui Chen: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
Kaiqian Shu: State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
Yan Dong: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
Tongzhou Wang: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Corresponding author. State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
Yida Deng: State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 3, no. 5
p. 100227

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Seawater electrolysis is a sustainable energy conversion technology that generates clean energy by splitting seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. However, the catalysts used in seawater electrolysis often face significant stability challenges because of the high concentration of salt ions and other impurities present in seawater. This review aims to discern the pivotal factors influencing catalyst stability in seawater electrolysis, elucidate the corrosion and electrochemical degradation mechanisms, and delve into the various strategies employed to enhance catalyst stability. These strategies encompass catalyst material selection, surface modification techniques, catalyst support materials, and catalyst design strategies. By gaining deeper insights into the obstacles and innovations concerning catalyst stability in seawater electrolysis, this review strives to expedite progress toward the commercialization and widespread adoption of this technology as a renewable and feasible approach for hydrogen production. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a cleaner and more sustainable future by enabling the efficient and enduring generation of hydrogen from seawater.

Published in Advanced Powder Materials

ISSN: 2772-834X (Online)
Publisher: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd.
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Technology: Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Website: https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/advanced-powder-materials/

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