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View article: Controlling Chloride Crossover in Bipolar Membrane Water Electrolysis
Controlling Chloride Crossover in Bipolar Membrane Water Electrolysis Open
Bipolar membranes (BPMs) are increasingly recognized as a promising electrolyte option for water electrolysis, attributable to their distinctive properties derived from the membrane's layered structure, which consists of an anion exchange …
View article: Chemistry of Materials Underpinning Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Production
Chemistry of Materials Underpinning Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Production Open
Since its inception, photoelectrochemistry has sought to power the generation of fuels, particularly hydrogen, using energy from sunlight. Efficient and durable photoelectrodes, however, remain elusive. Here we review the current state of …
View article: In Situ Neutron Reflectometry Reveals the Interfacial Microenvironment Driving Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
In Situ Neutron Reflectometry Reveals the Interfacial Microenvironment Driving Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis Open
Electrified interfaces are critical to the performance of energy systems and often demonstrate substantial complexity under operating conditions. A nanoscale understanding of the interfacial microenvironment, i.e., the solid-electrolyte in…
View article: CO<sub>2</sub> Oxidative Ethane Dehydrogenation on CeO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub>‐Supported NiFe<sub>3</sub> Catalysts
CO<sub>2</sub> Oxidative Ethane Dehydrogenation on CeO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub>‐Supported NiFe<sub>3</sub> Catalysts Open
CO 2 ‐assisted oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane is a sustainable alternative to steam cracking for ethylene production. In this study, a series of CeO 2 on SiO 2 supported NiFe 3 catalysts were synthesized by incipient wetness impregnat…
View article: Structural Transformation and Degradation of Cu Oxide Nanocatalysts during Electrochemical CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction
Structural Transformation and Degradation of Cu Oxide Nanocatalysts during Electrochemical CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction Open
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) holds enormous potential as a carbon-neutral route to the sustainable production of fuels and platform chemicals. The durability for long-term operation is currently inadequate for commerc…
View article: <i>Operando</i> Surface-Enhanced Infrared Spectroscopy Connects Interfacial Dynamics with Reaction Kinetics During Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction on Copper
<i>Operando</i> Surface-Enhanced Infrared Spectroscopy Connects Interfacial Dynamics with Reaction Kinetics During Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction on Copper Open
The reaction microenvironment plays a key role in dictating the selectivity of electrochemical CO2 reduction. However, understanding the chemical nature of this microenvironment under operating conditions remains a substantial challenge. F…
View article: In situ neutron reflectometry reveals the interfacial microenvironment driving electrochemical ammonia synthesis
In situ neutron reflectometry reveals the interfacial microenvironment driving electrochemical ammonia synthesis Open
Electrified interfaces are critical to the performance of energy systems and often demonstrate substantial complexity under operating conditions. Nanoscale understanding of the interfacial microenvironment, i.e., the solid electrolyte inte…
View article: Addressing challenges for operating electrochemical solar fuels technologies under variable and diurnal conditions
Addressing challenges for operating electrochemical solar fuels technologies under variable and diurnal conditions Open
The outdoor operation of electrochemical solar fuels devices must contend with challenges presented by the cycles of solar irradiance, temperature, and other meteorological factors. Herein, we discuss challenges associated with these fluct…
View article: CO<sub>2</sub> Conversion to Butene via a Tandem Photovoltaic–Electrochemical/Photothermocatalytic Process: A Co-design Approach to Coupled Microenvironments
CO<sub>2</sub> Conversion to Butene via a Tandem Photovoltaic–Electrochemical/Photothermocatalytic Process: A Co-design Approach to Coupled Microenvironments Open
Here, we developed a tandem, unassisted, solar-driven electrochemical and photothermocatalytic process for the single-pass conversion of CO2 to butene using only simulated solar irradiation as the energetic input. The two-step process invo…
View article: Modeling Diurnal and Annual Ethylene Generation from Solar-Driven Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction Devices
Modeling Diurnal and Annual Ethylene Generation from Solar-Driven Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction Devices Open
Integrated solar fuels devices for CO 2 reduction (CO 2 R) are a promising technology class towards achieving net-negative carbon emissions. Designing integrated CO 2 R solar fuels devices requires careful co-design of electrochemical and …
View article: CO2 Conversion to Butene via a Tandem Photovoltaic-Electrochemical/Photothermocatalytic Process: A Co-Design Approach to Coupled Microenvironments
CO2 Conversion to Butene via a Tandem Photovoltaic-Electrochemical/Photothermocatalytic Process: A Co-Design Approach to Coupled Microenvironments Open
We developed a tandem, unassisted, solar-driven electrochemical and photothermocatalytic process for the single-pass conversion of CO2 to butene using only simulated solar irradiation as the energetic input. The two-step process involves e…
View article: In situ neutron reflectometry reveals the interfacial microenvironment driving electrochemical ammonia synthesis
In situ neutron reflectometry reveals the interfacial microenvironment driving electrochemical ammonia synthesis Open
Electrified interfaces are critical to the performance of energy systems and often demonstrate substantial complexity under operating conditions. Nanoscale understanding of the interfacial microenvironment, i.e., the solid electrolyte inte…
View article: Electrodialysis and Nitrate Reduction to Enable Distributed Ammonia Manufacturing from Wastewaters
Electrodialysis and Nitrate Reduction to Enable Distributed Ammonia Manufacturing from Wastewaters Open
Underutilized wastewaters containing dilute levels of reactive nitrogen (Nr) can help rebalance the nitrogen cycle. This study describes electrodialysis and nitrate reduction (EDNR), a reactive electrochemical separation architecture that …
View article: Electrodialysis and nitrate reduction (EDNR) to enable distributed ammonia manufacturing from wastewaters
Electrodialysis and nitrate reduction (EDNR) to enable distributed ammonia manufacturing from wastewaters Open
Underutilized wastewaters containing dilute levels of reactive nitrogen (Nr) can help rebalance the nitrogen cycle.
View article: Modeling diurnal and annual ethylene generation from solar-driven electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction devices
Modeling diurnal and annual ethylene generation from solar-driven electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction devices Open
Integrated solar fuels devices for CO 2 reduction (CO 2 R) are a promising technology class towards reducing CO 2 emissions.
View article: Protocol for assembling and operating bipolar membrane water electrolyzers
Protocol for assembling and operating bipolar membrane water electrolyzers Open
Renewable energy-driven bipolar membrane water electrolyzers (BPMWEs) are a promising technology for sustainable production of hydrogen from seawater and other impure water sources. Here, we present a protocol for assembling BPMWEs and ope…
View article: Development of a versatile electrochemical cell for <i>in situ</i> grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction during non-aqueous electrochemical nitrogen reduction
Development of a versatile electrochemical cell for <i>in situ</i> grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction during non-aqueous electrochemical nitrogen reduction Open
In situ techniques are essential to understanding the behavior of electrocatalysts under operating conditions. When employed, in situ synchrotron grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction (GI-XRD) can provide time-resolved structural information…
View article: Hydrogen production with seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzers
Hydrogen production with seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzers Open
Generation of H2 and O2 from untreated water sources represents a promising alternative to ultrapure water required in contemporary proton exchange membrane-based electrolysis. Bipolar membrane-based devices, often used in electrodialysis …
View article: Insights into Active Sites and Mechanisms of Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation on Nickel–Iron Oxyhydroxide Electrodes
Insights into Active Sites and Mechanisms of Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation on Nickel–Iron Oxyhydroxide Electrodes Open
The electrochemical oxidation of bio-derived molecules has recently garnered interest for its potential in opening electrified synthetic pathways toward value-added products. Herein, we investigate the electrochemical conversion of benzyl …