The interlayer regulation of layered materials for electrocatalysis

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Catalysis

Background:

• Electrocatalysis using clean electricity is crucial for sustainable energy technologies.
• High-performance electrocatalysts are essential for efficient electrochemical reactions.
• Layered materials offer unique structural and electronic properties for electrocatalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the role of interlayer regulation in layered materials for electrocatalysis.
• To summarize common layered materials and intercalated species used in electrocatalysis.
• To discuss the impact of interlayer species on material properties and catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on interlayer regulation in layered materials for electrocatalysis.
• Analysis of crystal structure, electronic structure, and electrocatalytic performance data.
• Synthesis of information on common layered materials and intercalated species.

Main Results:

• Layered materials exhibit structural anisotropy and interlayer space beneficial for electrocatalysis.
• Intercalated species can significantly modify the crystal and electronic structures of layered materials.
• Tuning interlayer species enhances the electrocatalytic performance of layered materials.

Conclusions:

• Interlayer regulation is a promising strategy for designing advanced electrocatalysts.
• Further research into interlayer species can unlock new opportunities in electrocatalysis.
• Optimizing interlayer interactions is key to advancing clean energy technologies.