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The fundamentals of metal oxides for electrocatalytic water splitting

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

This chapter mainly introduces the basic properties and principles of metal oxides in the field of electrochemical water decomposition. Electrochemical water decomposition is a promising method to convert electric energy into ideal clean hydrogen fuel. The basic principles of metal oxides used for the electrocatalytic decomposition of water are discussed in this chapter. It mainly includes the description and definition of metal oxides in the field of electrochemistry, as well as the classification of metal oxides. Furthermore, we describe the basic properties of metal oxides and clarify the electrochemical advantages of metal oxides in the field of electrochemical water decomposition. Finally, we briefly describe metal oxidation. In this chapter, the progress of electrochemical water decomposition and its advantages and disadvantages as electrocatalysts were compared. We hope to provide a relatively comprehensive picture for the development of high cost-effective electrocatalysts through the description of relevant contents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetal Oxides and Related Solids for Electrocatalytic Water Splitting
PublisherElsevier
Pages25-60
Number of pages36
ISBN (Electronic)9780323857352
ISBN (Print)9780323898065
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Cost-effective electrocatalysts
  • Electrocatalytic water splitting
  • Electrochemical analysis methods
  • Electrochemical stability
  • Metal oxidation
  • Metal oxides

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