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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Energy

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  • Electrochemical energy systems (batteries, electrolyzers, fuel cells) offer high energy density and low emissions.
  • Widespread adoption is limited by low efficiency and poor cyclability, often due to interfacial issues.
  • Interfacial processes like ion/electron transfer and restructuring cause irreversible electrode/electrolyte changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review interfacial processes in electrochemical energy systems.
  • To analyze how these processes affect system performance.
  • To provide insights for overcoming technical challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on interfacial phenomena.
  • Analysis of solid-gas, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interfaces.
  • Discussion of various electrochemical energy systems.

Main Results:

  • Interfacial processes significantly impact efficiency and long-term stability.
  • Understanding these processes is crucial for performance enhancement.
  • Different interface types (solid-gas, solid-liquid, solid-solid) exhibit unique challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing interfacial challenges is vital for advancing electrochemical energy storage and conversion.
  • Further research into interfacial mechanisms will drive innovation in sustainable energy.
  • Strategies to mitigate detrimental interfacial changes are needed for practical applications.