The essence of electrode function mechanism of catalysts

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2016 and 2026, spanning 7 journals. Those papers have been cited 460 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Material Engineering Strategies for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Catalysts (2024) · Small Methods · cited 70× · doi

  However, the widespread deployment of water electrolysis is currently limited by the high-cost and scarce noble metal electrocatalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: widespread deployment water electrolysis currently limited high cost scarce noble metal electrocatalysts hydrogen evolution reaction
• Assessment of Solar‐to‐Fuels Strategies: Photocatalysis and Electrocatalytic Reduction (2016) · Energy Technology · cited 35× · doi

  For the photocatalytic process, the most important challenge is to improve the solar‐to‐fuels efficiency to at least 15 %, whereas for the electrocatalytic reduction process, even with much improved current density, cell potential, and reaction selectivity, the process will be ultimately limited by the price of solar (or other renewable) electricity.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: process solar photocatalytic important challenge improve fuels efficiency least electrocatalytic reduction even improved current density
• Electrocatalytic performance and structural characterization of NiFe phosphosulphide supported on MXene/Ni foam for hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline and simulated alkaline seawater (2026) · Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering · doi

  The need for efficient and durable electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline and seawater media. The lack of alternative electrocatalyst materials that can replace noble-metal catalysts.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: need efficient durable electrocatalysts hydrogen evolution reaction alkaline
• Nanorod-like molybdenum/nickel-copper-doped iron phosphide as highly active electrocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (2026) · Transition Metal Chemistry · doi

  The lack of high-efficiency, stable, and low-cost non-noble metal electrocatalysts for water electrolysis. The need for more efficient and cost-effective hydrogen production methods.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack high-efficiency stable low-cost non-noble metal electrocatalysts water
• Ag Nanoparticles Modified Pectin/Agar Hydrogel Beads for Catalytic Reduction of Nitroaromatic Pollutants and Organic Dyes in Water: Performance, Reusability, and Ecotoxicity Assessment (2026) · Water, Air, & Soil Pollution · doi

  The lack of effective methods for the elimination of organic pollutants in water. The need for a heterogeneous catalyst that can be reused and is environmentally friendly.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack effective methods elimination organic pollutants water need
• Recent advances and perspective on transition metal heterogeneous catalysts for efficient electrochemical water splitting (2024) · Carbon Neutralization · cited 143× · doi

  However, the efficiency of water electrolysis is limited by the catalyst material employed, thereby the pursuit of highly efficient catalysts is of paramount scientific significance.

  generalabstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: efficiency water electrolysis limited catalyst material employed thereby pursuit highly efficient catalysts paramount scientific significance
• Overcoming Electrostatic Interaction via Pulsed Electroreduction for Boosting the Electrocatalytic Urea Synthesis (2024) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · cited 171× · doi

  Limited by the electrostatic interaction, the reduction reaction of anions at the cathode in the electrocatalytic system is not easily achievable.

  generalabstractevidence 3/5
  Keywords: limited electrostatic interaction reduction reaction anions cathode electrocatalytic system easily achievable
• An Unveiled Electrocatalysis Essence of NiCo Hydroxides through in Situ Raman Spectroscopy for Urea Oxidation (2022) · Energy Technology · cited 41× · doi

  Nevertheless, the essence of electrode function mechanism of catalysts remains unclear.

  generalabstractevidence 1/5
  Keywords: nevertheless essence electrode function mechanism catalysts remains unclear

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