Issue 26, 2024

Electrocatalysis in deep eutectic solvents: from fundamental properties to applications

Abstract

Electrocatalysis stands out as a promising avenue for synthesizing high-value products with minimal environmental footprint, aligning with the imperative for sustainable energy solutions. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), renowned for their eco-friendly, safe, and cost-effective nature, present myriad advantages, including extensive opportunities for material innovation and utilization as reaction media in electrocatalysis. This review initiates with an exposition on the distinctive features of DESs, progressing to explore their applications as solvents in electrocatalyst synthesis and electrocatalysis. Additionally, it offers an insightful analysis of the challenges and prospects inherent in electrocatalysis within DESs. By delving into these aspects comprehensively, this review aims to furnish a nuanced understanding of DESs, thus broadening their horizons in the realm of electrocatalysis and facilitating their expanded application.

Graphical abstract: Electrocatalysis in deep eutectic solvents: from fundamental properties to applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
09 Apr 2024
Accepted
04 Jun 2024
First published
05 Jun 2024
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Sci., 2024,15, 9949-9976

Electrocatalysis in deep eutectic solvents: from fundamental properties to applications

H. Wang, X. Kang and B. Han, Chem. Sci., 2024, 15, 9949 DOI: 10.1039/D4SC02318H

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