Key Aspects in Designing High-Throughput Workflows in Electrocatalysis Research: A Case Study on IrCo Mixed-Metal...

Area of Science:

• Electrochemistry
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering

Background:

• High-throughput (HT) experimentation is increasingly vital for accelerating materials discovery.
• Implementing HT methodologies and designing effective HT workflows are gaining traction in the electrochemical community.
• Standardized approaches are needed to facilitate the adoption and improvement of HT methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and elaborate on 6 essential aspects for designing HT workflows in electrochemistry.
• To provide a practical example of HT workflow design using a specific material system.
• To highlight potential pitfalls and offer strategies for successful HT workflow implementation.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and expert consensus to define key aspects of HT workflow design.
• Experimental investigation of Iridium-Cobalt mixed-metal oxides (MMOs) for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
• Analysis of the OER performance in acidic media within the context of the proposed HT workflow framework.

Main Results:

• Identification of 6 critical aspects crucial for effective HT workflow design in electrochemistry.
• Demonstration of how these aspects apply to the study of IrCo MMOs for OER.
• Highlighting practical challenges encountered during HT workflow implementation and proposing solutions.

Conclusions:

• A structured approach to HT workflow design can significantly enhance the efficiency of materials discovery.
• The 6 identified aspects provide a valuable framework for researchers adopting HT methods.
• Further refinement of HT workflows will accelerate innovation in electrocatalysis and beyond.