Structural and electronic effects in heterogeneous electrocatalysis: Toward a rational design of electrocatalysts

• Detailed analysis of structural and electronic effects in heterogeneous electrocatalysis.
• Activity, stability, and selectivity of electrocatalysts.
• Rational design of electrocatalysts using an interplay between theory and experiments.

Recent advances in the understanding of structural and electronic effects in heterogeneous electrocatalysis are summarized. Typical examples are given illustrating how the knowledge obtained from a detailed theoretical analysis of structural and electronic effects supported by model experiments can be used for the rational design of new electrocatalytic materials. Recent successes and future challenges in designing active, stable, and selective electrocatalysts are discussed.

Thorough theoretical analysis of structural and electronic effects supported by model experiments can be used for the rational design of new electrocatalytic materials.Figure optionsDownload high-quality image (80 K)Download as PowerPoint slide