Tuning Interfacial Structures for Better Catalysis of Water Electrolysis
Tuning Interfacial Structures for Better Catalysis of Water Electrolysis
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调整界面结构以更好地催化水电解
DOI：
10.1002/chem.201901168
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发表时间：
2019
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通讯作者：
Wei Zidong
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作者：
Xiang Rui;Peng Lishan;Wei Zidong
界面调制作为一个古老的多相催化概念，在水电解领域是一个新兴的、快速发展的和令人兴奋的方向。在过去的五年中，利用界面调制的优势，多种异质纳米结构被合成为水电解催化剂。然而，这些材料的性能（即效率和耐用性）似乎还需要进一步提高。因此，全面总结通过界面调制调节材料功能的最新成果和具有挑战性的问题是必要和有益的。本文首先概述了水电解的基本原理，然后讨论了定义良好的接口的精细设计和精细控制，以及性能改进的相关机制。最后，强调了在不断追求高效、稳健的水电解催化剂方面所面临的机遇和挑战。
Interface modulation, as an old concept of heterogeneous catalysis, represents an emerging, fast‐growing and exciting direction in the field of water electrolysis. Over the past five years, diverse hetero‐nanostructures have been synthesised as water electrolysis catalysts by taking advantage of interface modulation. However, it seems that the performance (i.e., efficiency and durability) of these materials needs to be further improved. Therefore, a comprehensive summary of recent achievements and the challenging issues concerning the regulation of material functionalities through interface modulation is necessary and helpful. Herein, firstly, the fundamentals of water electrolysis are outlined, and then the delicate design and fine control of well‐defined interfaces, as well as related mechanisms for performance improvement are discussed. Finally, future opportunities and challenges in the everlasting pursuit of highly efficient and robust water electrolysis catalysts are highlighted.