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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

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  • Hydrogen is a clean energy carrier with high energy density, offering a promising alternative to fossil fuels.
  • Proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers are efficient for hydrogen production but face challenges in acidic electrolytes.
  • Sluggish anodic reaction kinetics and lack of durable, oxidation-resistant anode catalysts limit large-scale acidic water splitting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review strategies for developing high-performance anode catalysts for oxygen evolution reactions (OER) in acidic media.
  • To discuss the limitations of current approaches and the correlation between material design and catalytic performance.
  • To summarize nanostructure engineering for enhanced catalyst performance and industrial applicability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of defect engineering strategies for acidic OER catalysts.
  • Analysis of phase engineering approaches to improve catalyst activity and stability.
  • Examination of structure engineering techniques, including nanostructure design, for enhanced OER performance.

Main Results:

  • Defect, phase, and structure engineering are key strategies to overcome challenges in acidic OER.
  • Material design significantly impacts catalyst activity and long-term stability.
  • Nanostructure engineering offers effective ways to enhance catalyst performance at the mesoscale.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced anode catalysts are essential for the widespread adoption of acidic water electrolysis for hydrogen production.
  • Tailored material design through engineering strategies is critical for achieving high activity and durability.
  • Further research into nanostructure engineering is needed to meet industrial requirements for acidic OER catalysts.