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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Solid oxide electrochemical reactors (SOERs) utilize renewable electricity for chemical synthesis.
  • Current SOER applications are limited by low product yields and operational instability.
  • Previous research has focused on isolated material innovations, lacking an integrated approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of protonic and oxygen-ion-conducting SOERs for chemical synthesis.
  • To establish a foundation for next-generation material development in SOERs.
  • To offer guidance for accelerating the commercial translation of SOER technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of reaction mechanisms and cell configurations for key SOER reactions (CO2 upgrading, methane coupling, alkane-to-olefin conversion).
  • Summary of critical factors influencing conversion efficiency, product selectivity, and stability.
  • Comparison of recent advances in electrode development for enhanced performance.

Main Results:

  • SOERs offer precise control over electrode kinetics, surpassing thermodynamic limitations.
  • Key factors for SOER performance include electrochemical and catalytic aspects.
  • Advances in electrode design significantly enhance electrochemical performance and product yields.

Conclusions:

  • An integrated perspective bridging material design, device engineering, and electrochemical coupling is crucial for SOER advancement.
  • Further research is needed to overcome current limitations and accelerate commercialization.
  • This review provides a framework for understanding and developing SOER-driven chemical upgrading.