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  • Environmental Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Electrochemical reduction (ER) offers a green pathway for pollutant removal.
  • Limited reaction kinetics and side reactions hinder ER efficiency.
  • The role of interfacial properties in ER performance is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of interfacial hydrophilicity on electrochemical reduction (ER) performance.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms by which hydrophilicity affects mass transfer and reaction kinetics.
  • To demonstrate a strategy for enhancing ER efficiency through interfacial modification.

Main Methods:

  • Electron microscopy for surface morphology analysis.
  • Contact angle (CA) measurements to quantify hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity.
  • Electrochemical measurements (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry) to assess reaction kinetics and efficiency.
  • Electrochemical hydrodehalogenation of 2,4-dichlorophenol as a model reaction.

Main Results:

  • A hydrophobic Pd/C electrocatalyst (CA=145°) exhibited poor mass transfer due to nanopores, hindering water/pollutant diffusion.
  • Suppressed H2 release at the hydrophobic interface created a solid-gas-liquid interface, further slowing mass transfer.
  • Adding hydrophilic polymers (e.g., polyethylene glycol) increased hydrophilicity, improved mass transfer, and enhanced ER activity and Faraday efficiency by 4-5 times.
  • The strategy of interfacial microenvironment modulation is complementary to other approaches like Pd structural engineering.

Conclusions:

  • Interfacial hydrophilicity is a critical, previously overlooked factor in ER performance.
  • Modulating interfacial hydrophilicity effectively enhances mass transfer and catalytic activity in ER processes.
  • This strategy offers a versatile approach to improve electrochemical decontamination and can be combined with other catalyst optimization methods.