The recent advancements on metal free catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER)
Production of Hydrogen from water by using electrocatalyst process
Keywords:
catalytic activity, metal free electrocatalyst, synthesis, evaluating parameters, spectrumAbstract
The catalytic activity of electrocatalysts for water oxidation or the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has received significant attention in recent years due to its crucial role in various applications such as water splitting, rechargeable metal-air batteries, and fuel cells. Numerous research studies have been dedicated to the advancement of efficient, stable, and cost-effective catalysts for water oxidation, which is a primary focus of the present study in the field of renewable energies. It is the focus of this review to show the latest effort and role of metal-free electrocatalyst including P,N,S and B etc in OER process. This article will be helpful to find stable and efficient electrocatalyst .The others key performance evaluating parameters, which also influence on catalytic efficiency will be summarized. The basic procedure for Nano-particles synthesis will be recalled in detail. Challenges in this field and future predictions will also be highlighted. This review article will help to investigate in developing a finer catalyst and will offer basic understanding of OER through basic spectrum to enhance the stability.
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