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Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • The electrode-electrolyte interface is critical for electrocatalysis.
  • The electric double layer (EDL) structure influences electrochemical reactions but is poorly understood at high concentrations.
  • The camel-to-bell capacitance transition in concentrated electrolytes lacks molecular-level explanation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the atomic-scale structure of the EDL and its phase transitions.
  • To explain the molecular mechanisms behind capacitance peak merging in concentrated electrolytes.
  • To develop a framework for designing improved electrochemical interfaces.

Main Methods:

  • All-atom molecular dynamics simulations were employed to model the EDL structure.
  • Capacitance curves were analyzed to identify phase transitions.
  • In situ spectroscopy was used for experimental validation.
  • An EDL structural phase diagram was constructed.

Main Results:

  • Simulations successfully predicted transition potentials matching experimental data.
  • Collective water reorientation was observed in the cathodic region.
  • Anion surface condensation was identified in the anodic region.
  • An EDL structural phase diagram was successfully constructed.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides molecular-level insights into EDL structure and phase transitions.
  • The findings explain the capacitance peak merging phenomenon in concentrated electrolytes.
  • This work offers a valuable framework for designing advanced electrochemical interfaces for tailored electrocatalysis.