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Electrocatalytic water splitting using organic polymer materials-based hybrid catalysts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2020

Lijuan Niu
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; niulj@emails.bjut.edu.cn
Lu Sun
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; 1071399349@qq.com
Li An
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; 08131@bjut.edu.cn
Dan Qu
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; danqu@bjut.edu.cn
Xiayan Wang
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; xiayanwang@bjut.edu.cn
Zaicheng Sun
Affiliation:
Beijing University of Technology, China; sunzc@bjut.edu.cn
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Abstract

Sustainable and green energy sources are in high demand to meet the current human energy needs and environmental requirements. Hydrogen energy, with the highest energy density and zero carbon emission, is considered a potential solution. Hydrogen is primarily produced by splitting water. Rationally designed electrocatalysts are required to promote the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Organic polymer matrices provide new opportunities for electrocatalytic water splitting due to their special physical and chemical characteristics and thermal stability. This article explains the role of organic polymers in electrocatalytic water decomposition from three aspects: ion-conductive polymers, conjugated conductive polymers, and carbon materials derived from organic polymers. We hope that this article will provide more rational ideas and promote the design of organic polymers for water-splitting electrocatalysis, and furnish more technical insights for the future of water electrolysis.

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Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Water Splitting
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2020

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