Advances and challenges for experiment and theory for multi-electron multi-proton transfer at electrified
Ken Sakaushi1, Tomoaki Kumeda1, Sharon Hammes-Schiffer2
1Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan. sakaushi.ken@nims.go.jp.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics : PCCP
|September 2, 2020
Summary
This review explores modern electrode processes, focusing on multi-electron, multi-proton transfers at interfaces. It highlights advances in analytical techniques, computational methods, and quantum effects for energy technology applications.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Surface Science
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Multi-electron, multi-proton transfer reactions are crucial in biological, chemical, and physical systems.
- These reactions are of fundamental interest and hold potential for energy technology applications.
- Understanding electrode processes at solid-liquid interfaces is key to advancing these fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive survey of state-of-the-art developments in modern electrode process science.
- To discuss recent advances and challenges in multistep electron/proton transfers at solid-liquid interfaces.
- To present an outlook for future directions in the field of electrode processes.
Main Methods:
- Review of modern analytical techniques and operando spectrometry at electrode/electrolyte interfaces.
- Discussion of reliable computational approaches for simulating interfacial electrochemical reactions.
- Exploration of the role of quantum effects in electrochemical reactions.
Main Results:
- Recent advances in understanding microscopic insights into complex interfacial electrochemical reactions.
- Improved capabilities in simulating and analyzing multistep electron/proton transfers.
- Identification of key challenges and opportunities in electrode process science.
Conclusions:
- Modern electrode process science benefits from integrated experimental and computational approaches.
- Further research into quantum effects and interfacial phenomena is essential for energy technology.
- The field is rapidly evolving, with significant potential for future breakthroughs.
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