Field-induced reactant enrichment enhances benzyl alcohol electrooxidation coupled with hydrogen evolution.

ABSTRACT: Electrochemical hydrogen evolution coupled with organic oxidation (EHCO) offers a promising route to improve the energy efficiency of water electrolysis by replacing the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction with value-added organic oxidation processes. However, the limited adsorption of organic reactants on the catalyst surface remains a key bottleneck, constraining the overall performance of EHCO systems. Herein, we report a field-induced enrichment strategy to enhance benzyl alcohol electrooxidation coupled with hydrogen evolution. A nanostructured cooperative catalyst composed of Au nanoparticles supported on copper oxide nanowires (Au/CuO NWs) delivers an impressive current density of 734 mA cm^-2 at 1.5 V vs. RHE, along with a benzyl alcohol oxidation rate of 4.74 mmol

SUBMITTER: Yan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12257163 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature