Conventional proton exchange membrane(PEM)electrolysis technology relies on ultrapure water,as cationic impurities(such as Na^(+),Ca^(2+) and Fe^(3+))can occupy H+transport sites in the membrane[1],leading to a sharp ...Conventional proton exchange membrane(PEM)electrolysis technology relies on ultrapure water,as cationic impurities(such as Na^(+),Ca^(2+) and Fe^(3+))can occupy H+transport sites in the membrane[1],leading to a sharp rise in cathode pH,catalyst deactivation,and membrane degradation[2].This forces the system to be equipped with complex water purification equipment and even necessitates the replacement of membrane electrode assemblies(MEAs),increasing the levelized cost of hydrogen(LCOH)[3].To address this,Tao Ling's group recently proposed a"local pH regulation"strategy in Nature Energy[4].展开更多
In recent years,the advancement of efficient and sustainable energy technologies has become a global priority,with particular focus on hydrogen production through water electrolysis[1].Proton exchange membrane water e...In recent years,the advancement of efficient and sustainable energy technologies has become a global priority,with particular focus on hydrogen production through water electrolysis[1].Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEM-WE)technology has gained significant attention due to its ability to effectively couple with renewable power sources,offering high hydrogen production rates,high purity,and excellent scalability[2].However,the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),as a key reaction in the water electrolysis process,remains a bottleneck due to its slow kinetics,low efficiency,and high energy consumption[3].Particularly under acidic conditions,the stability in harsh oxidation environments makes OER reliant on expensive and scarce iridium-based catalysts[4,5].RuO_(2) has been considered as one of the potential alternative materials due to its low cost and high activity.However,its poor intrinsic stability limits its long-term application under practical conditions[6].Therefore,the search for efficient and stable acidic OER electrocatalysts has become a core issue for improving PEM-WE system performance.展开更多
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi,China(No.2021GXNSFBA220058)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22272036, 22362008)Guangxi Normal University Research Grant,China(No.2022TD).
文摘Conventional proton exchange membrane(PEM)electrolysis technology relies on ultrapure water,as cationic impurities(such as Na^(+),Ca^(2+) and Fe^(3+))can occupy H+transport sites in the membrane[1],leading to a sharp rise in cathode pH,catalyst deactivation,and membrane degradation[2].This forces the system to be equipped with complex water purification equipment and even necessitates the replacement of membrane electrode assemblies(MEAs),increasing the levelized cost of hydrogen(LCOH)[3].To address this,Tao Ling's group recently proposed a"local pH regulation"strategy in Nature Energy[4].
文摘In recent years,the advancement of efficient and sustainable energy technologies has become a global priority,with particular focus on hydrogen production through water electrolysis[1].Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEM-WE)technology has gained significant attention due to its ability to effectively couple with renewable power sources,offering high hydrogen production rates,high purity,and excellent scalability[2].However,the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),as a key reaction in the water electrolysis process,remains a bottleneck due to its slow kinetics,low efficiency,and high energy consumption[3].Particularly under acidic conditions,the stability in harsh oxidation environments makes OER reliant on expensive and scarce iridium-based catalysts[4,5].RuO_(2) has been considered as one of the potential alternative materials due to its low cost and high activity.However,its poor intrinsic stability limits its long-term application under practical conditions[6].Therefore,the search for efficient and stable acidic OER electrocatalysts has become a core issue for improving PEM-WE system performance.
