Stable Anode Materials for Efficient Hydrogen Production from Seawater Electrolysis
Key Ideas
  • Seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production faces challenges due to Cl− generation; solutions involving innovative anodes have been developed.
  • New CoFeAl-LDH anode materials show exceptional stability and efficiency, enabling 350+ hours of continuous operation at high current densities without corrosion.
  • The anode design leverages amphoteric Al3+ to promote activity and protect against corrosion, offering a promising solution for industrial seawater electrolysis.
Seawater electrolysis is a promising method for hydrogen production but faces challenges due to Cl− generation causing anode corrosion. Various research groups have developed innovative anodes to address this issue. Solutions include RuNiMo electrodes, Na+ exchange membranes, and Ag@NiFe-LDH electrodes. However, these anodes have limitations under high current densities and saturated salinity levels, hindering industrialization. This led to the development of CoFeAl-LDH anode materials through a hydrothermal method. The CoFeAl-LDH anodes demonstrate remarkable stability and efficiency in oxidizing electrolytes with concentrated seawater, lasting over 350 hours at high current densities without corrosion. The amphoteric nature of Al3+ in the anode layer promotes activity and protects against corrosion, showcasing the potential of these materials for industrial seawater electrolysis. The article highlights the importance of stable anode materials in enabling efficient and sustainable hydrogen production from seawater electrolysis.
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