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Area of Science:

  • * Electrocatalysis and sustainable chemistry.
  • * Theoretical and computational chemistry.
  • * Surface science and interfacial phenomena.

Background:

  • * Electrocatalysis is key to sustainable chemistry, offering energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
  • * Theoretical understanding has evolved from Nernstian predictions to include second-order field effects.
  • * Non-Nernstian field effects, involving species-electric field interactions, are increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review and elucidate non-Nernstian field effects in electrocatalysis.
  • * To provide theoretical and computational strategies for understanding and exploiting these effects.
  • * To bridge the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental observations.

Main Methods:

  • * Comprehensive literature review of theoretical and computational studies.
  • * Analysis of energetic contributions to capacitive and faradaic processes.
  • * Discussion of strategies for theoretical modeling and experimental validation.

Main Results:

  • * Clear distinction established between Nernstian and non-Nernstian electrocatalytic effects.
  • * Non-Nernstian effects are shown to significantly influence reactivity and catalyst performance.
  • * Theoretical frameworks for incorporating field effects are outlined.

Conclusions:

  • * Non-Nernstian effects are critical for accurate mechanistic analysis and catalyst screening.
  • * Exploiting these effects can lead to more efficient and selective electrocatalysts.
  • * Experimental methods are proposed to isolate and validate non-Nernstian contributions.