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Shilong Li^1,2, Lei Shi², Yingjie Guo^1,2

¹School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083 P. R. China liudi0713@163.com.

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This review covers advances in electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reactions (ORR), focusing on improving catalyst selectivity and kinetics for clean energy technologies. It details mechanisms, synthesis, characterization, and applications in fuel cells and batteries.

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Energy Conversion

Background:

The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for clean energy technologies but is limited by poor catalyst selectivity and slow kinetics.
These limitations hinder the efficiency and practical application of technologies like fuel cells and metal-air batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).
To critically assess progress in understanding ORR mechanisms, developing novel electrocatalysts, and designing efficient systems.

Main Methods:

Discussion of two-electron and four-electron transfer mechanisms and key ORR evaluation parameters.
Systematic summary of contemporary synthetic strategies for ORR electrocatalysts.
Overview of in situ characterization techniques for ORR electrocatalysts.

Main Results:

Highlights recent progress in ORR catalyst development and mechanistic understanding.
Summarizes advanced synthetic routes and characterization methods for improved ORR catalysts.
Reviews applications in fuel cells, metal-air batteries, and chemical synthesis.

Conclusions:

Significant progress has been made in addressing ORR limitations through catalyst development and system design.
Future opportunities lie in further optimizing catalysts and integrating them into various energy conversion devices.
Continued research is essential for overcoming challenges and realizing the full potential of ORR technologies.