The Absence and Importance of Operando Techniques for Metal-Free Catalysts

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Author(s)

  • Yifei Yuan
  • Matthew Li
  • Zhengyu Bai
  • Gaopeng Jiang
  • Tianpin Wu
  • Zhongwei Chen
  • Khalil Amine
  • Jun Lu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Article number1805609
Journal / PublicationAdvanced Materials
Volume31
Issue number13
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2019
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

Operando characterization techniques have played a crucial role in modern technological developments. In contrast to the experimental uncertainties introduced by ex situ techniques, the simultaneous measurement of desired sample characteristics and near-realistic electrochemical testing provides a representative picture of the underlying physics. From Li-ion batteries to metal-based electrocatalysts, the insights offered by real-time characterization data have enabled more efficient research programs. As an emerging class of catalyst, much of the mechanistic understanding of metal-free electrocatalysts continues to be elusive in comparison to their metal-based counterparts. However, there is a clear absence of operando characterization performed on metal-free catalysts. Through the proper execution of operando techniques, it can be expected that metal-free catalysts can achieve exceptional technological progress. Here, the motivation of using operando characterization techniques for metal-free carbon-based catalyst system is considered, followed by a discussion of the possibilities, difficulties and benefits of their applications. © 2018 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim

Research Area(s)

  • CO 2 reduction, metal-air battery, metal-free electrocatalysts, operando characterization

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Citation Format(s)

The Absence and Importance of Operando Techniques for Metal-Free Catalysts. / Yuan, Yifei; Li, Matthew; Bai, Zhengyu et al.
In: Advanced Materials, Vol. 31, No. 13, 1805609, 27.03.2019.

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