Principles of Designing Electrocatalyst to Boost Reactivity for Seawater Splitting

Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design

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Chemical and structural origin of lattice oxygen oxidation in Co–Zn oxyhydroxide oxygen evolution electrocatalysts

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Constructing Ru‐Co 2 P Lewis Acid–Base Pairs to Prompt Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Seawater Electrolyte

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Design principles of metal phosphides for the oxygen evolution reaction in seawater: activity, selectivity and stability

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Corrosion engineering toward amorphous-crystalline nanoarray armored with tannin-nickel complex for industrial seawater electrolysis

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Seawater Electrolysis Sustained via the Permselective Layer on Catalysts

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Boosting hydrogen evolution activity of porous NiCo nitrides via modulating d-band center in alkaline seawater electrocatalysis

Wu, T., Li, X., Li, Y., Zhang, S., Chang, W., Chi, J., & Wang, L. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.165136 · Cited by 15

Advanced high-entropy alloy catalysts for robust and efficient natural seawater splitting

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PEDOT:PSS-modified NiFe layered double hydroxide enables efficient and durable seawater electrolysis at high current density

Yang, C., Guo, Y., Sun, S., Li, Z., Yao, L., Wang, H., Zhang, M., Yue, M., Zheng, D., Yao, Y., et al. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta03968a · Cited by 15

Advancements in transition metal nitride-based electrocatalysts for seawater electrolysis

Qin, H., & Zhou, G. (2025) · Catalysis Science & Technology · doi:10.1039/d5cy00851d · Cited by 15

Janus‐Architected HEA‐Mo 2 C Heterophase Catalysts with Self‐Optimizing Interfaces for Efficient Alkaline Seawater Electrooxidation

Wang, J., He, C. H., Kang, R., Liu, B., Zhang, Z., Kong, Y., Huang, Z., Ma, T., Wang, M., Cheng, C., et al. (2025) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.202517862 · Cited by 15

Mixed ionic conductor brings extra gain in oxygen-evolving activity of NiFe hydroxide electrocatalyst at practical working temperature

Li, L., Bai, L., She, S., Chen, G., & Huang, H. (2025) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.125271 · Cited by 15

Unveiling rare ionic bonds in dissimilar 2D materials for selective ampere-level oxygen evolution reaction in seawater

Khan, M. W., Loomba, S., Haris, M. N., Tran, K., Gbadamasi, S., Xu, K., Mohiuddin, M., Nettem, V., Jannat, A., Taylor, P. D., et al. (2025) · EES Catalysis · doi:10.1039/d4ey00151f · Cited by 15

An Unconventional Seawater Acceleration Effect Enables High‐Spin Cobalt Sites for Industrial‐Level Seawater Electrooxidation

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Ga doping enhances the oxygen evolution reaction performance and stability of NiFe layered double hydroxides

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Exploring hybrid seawater electrolysis with anodic oxidation reactions (AORs): recent progress and prospects

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CuCo nanoparticles encapsulated with nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes for efficient and stable alkaline saline water splitting

Geng, B., Chen, R., Li, G., Liu, K., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.166626 · Cited by 13

Layered double hydroxide-based catalysts for seawater electrolysis at industrial current densities: advances and perspectives

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A crystalline/amorphous FeCo alloy/FeCoNi-Pi bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient overall water splitting

Li, H., Xiao, Y., Tian, X., Xing, X., Cao, M., & Wang, Y. D. (2024) · Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers · doi:10.1039/d4qi00574k · Cited by 13

Direct seawater electrolysis: Breaking the dependency on noble metal-based electrocatalysts

Lee‬, M. G., Kim, S., & Lee, Y. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.387 · Cited by 13

Microwave quasi-solid-constructed Ni 2 P–Ni 12 P 5 -supported Os with unique metal–support interaction for anion-exchange membrane seawater electrolysis

Liu, Q., Fu, X., Li, H., Xing, J., Xiao, W., Zong, Y., Fu, G., Wang, J., Cao, Q., Ma, T., et al. (2025) · Chemical Science · doi:10.1039/d5sc02930a · Cited by 13

Tailoring Oxygen Vacancy-Rich NiFe-LDH to Realize Seawater Oxidation with a High Efficiency and Selectivity

Tang, X., Guo, L., Wang, B., Chi, J., Qin, J., Cao, Q., Xiao, Z., Wu, Z., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c05425 · Cited by 12

Synergistic spin effects in medium-entropy Ni–Fe–Mn–Ce oxyhydroxides for seawater oxidation

Xiao, L., Bai, X., Wang, Z., & Guan, J. (2025) · Chemical Science · doi:10.1039/d5sc05118e · Cited by 13

Ultrastable Ni─Fe─P‐Based Heterostructures for Seawater Electrolysis

Tang, H., Ding, J., Feng, Z., Shen, K., Chen, L., & Li, Y. (2025) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.202528467 · Cited by 12

Controllable Phase Separation Engineering of Iron–Cobalt Alloy Heterojunction for Efficient Water Oxidation

Ding, Y., Han, X., Yang, Q., Jin, Y., Bai, G., Zhang, J., Li, W., & Hu, B. (2024) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01147 · Cited by 12

Novel V-doped CuCoN0.6/Ni4N heterojunction for boosting water electrolysis by facilitating water dissociation and H* adsorption-desorption kinetics

Xu, H., Chen, X., Wei, Z., Qian, G., & Tsiakaras, P. E. (2024) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.186 · Cited by 12

Zr doping Co3O4 nanowires mediated adsorption of chloridion for efficient natural seawater electrolysis

Ju, X., Guo, H., Tao, Z., Niu, A., Wei, H., Chen, J. S., He, X., Xian, H., Sun, X., Kong, Q., et al. (2024) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2024.12.034 · Cited by 12

Achievements, challenges and opportunities in hydrogen production from water/seawater splitting using boron-based materials

Zhang, Y., Yang, X., Zhou, Q., Li, J., Wang, X., Zhao, Z., & Zhang, Z. (2025) · Science China Materials · doi:10.1007/s40843-024-3201-3 · Cited by 12

Advancements of innovative water electrolyzers for hydrogen production

Feng, Z., Zhang, Y., Li, Z., Zhang, A., Li, J., Zhang, Q., & Wang, L. (2025) · Science China Materials · doi:10.1007/s40843-025-3325-6 · Cited by 12

Comprehensive design of phosphide cathodes for seawater electrolysis: from precipitation suppression, high salt resistance, to activity enhancement

Ma, H., Wu, S., Li, M., Xiao, Z., Liu, X., Chi, J., Lai, J., & Wang, L. (2025) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d5gc03455h · Cited by 11

A comprehensive review on sustainable bioenergy: Synergies between solar-biomass pyrolysis and algae-based biofuel production

Ullah, F., Djuansjah, J., Hajlaoui, K., Hasrat, K., Kumar, S., Wang, S., & Khedher, N. B. (2025) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.cherd.2025.11.016 · Cited by 11

Recent advances in non-noble metal-based metal–organic frameworks as electrocatalysts for water splitting: challenges and future prospects

Wang, W., Ding, H., Bian, J., Li, W., Sun, S., & Chen, D. (2026) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta08311g · Cited by 11

Advances in offshore wind-power coupled seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production: mode selection, system innovation, and materials design

Guo, H., Ma, Z., Yu, X., Li, F., Wang, Y., Song, T., Yang, T., & Hou, X. (2026) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d5gc05469a · Cited by 11

Transition metal-based electrocatalysts for efficient seawater splitting: Recent advances and performance evaluation

Joseph, A. M., Ramya, J., Cho, Y.-R., & Mathew, S. (2026) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.154318 · Cited by 11

Prevention of Cathodic Precipitation in Seawater Electrolysis: From Mechanistic Insights to Advanced Mitigation Strategies

Meskher, H., Hu, Q., Liao, X., Woldu, A. R., Lu, F., & Hu, L. (2026) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.75602 · Cited by 12

Ultra-durable high-performance CoMo-MCA/Fe-NWs/NF heterostructures for industrial-grade current density seawater splitting

Meena, A., Jana, A., Shin, G., Singh, A. N., Jang, J.-W., Im, H., & Cho, S. (2024) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d4ta05175k · Cited by 11

Harnessing seawater electrolysis for clean hydrogen Energy: A critical review on current progress and future prospects

Goswami, S., Phukan, S. J., Satra, J., Biswas, M., Yadav, T., Gupta, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, M. K., Purohit, N., Pai, R. K., et al. (2025) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.137154 · Cited by 10

Electrocatalytic hydrogen generation from seawater: advances, opportunities, challenges and future roadmap

Chetry, R., Gavali, D. S., Ahmadipour, M., & Pal, U. (2026) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta08878j · Cited by 10

Sacrificial Fe sites making 2D heterostructure an efficient catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline seawater

Loomba, S., Khan, M. W., Maibam, A., Haris, M. N., Gbadamasi, S., Nettem, V., Mousavi, S. M., Tadich, A., Thomsen, L., Jain, K., et al. (2024) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d4ta07179d · Cited by 10

A Ni(OH) 2 nanosheet array modified with Fe–phytate complex layer as a corrosion resistant catalyst for seawater electrolysis at ampere-level current density

Song, Y., Shi, W., Li, N., Li, Q., Wang, X., Zhang, X., Huang, M., & Zhang, L. (2024) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d4gc04713c · Cited by 10

Tunable Charge Distribution in Self‐Supported NiCoP Through V and Mo Incorporation for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution in all pH Ranges and Alkaline Seawater

Bagaria, T., Borgohain, T., Jadhav, S., Das, T., & Debnath, B. (2025) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202503368 · Cited by 10

The regulation of multiple 3d orbits triggers the self-equilibrium effect of high-entropy oxide in seawater electrolysis

Mao, H., Qu, X., Ma, H., Chi, J., Xiao, Z., Chai, Y., Wu, Z., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2025) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2025.02.141 · Cited by 9

ZIF-L(Co)-derived NiCoFe LDH@ZIF-67 sheet-array for efficient and robust electrocatalytic seawater splitting

Yang, R., Zhao, Y., Liu, Y., & Zhao, J. (2025) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.136855 · Cited by 9

Ruthenium-Integrated Nickel Selenide Nanoparticles for Efficient Multifunctional Electrocatalysis

Verma, S., Singh, L., Goyal, A., Singh, B., & Draksharapu, A. (2025) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.5c02294 · Cited by 9

Chalcogenide electrocatalysts for electrolytic seawater oxidation: design strategies for enhanced activity and selectivity

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Chlorine-resistant high-entropy spinel oxide catalyst for efficient and durable seawater anion exchange membrane water electrolysis

Nguyen, T. Y. P., Shih, T.-Y., Tran, N. T. T., Nguyen, T. T., Chu, Y.-C., Lai, B.-H., Peng, C., Lin, Y.-R., Lin, Y., Chuang, K., et al. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.174932 · Cited by 9

Architecting a 1T-phase material with metal NPs enriching HER kinetics in alkaline and seawater electrolytes

Prasanna, M., Kwak, H. B., Oh, M. J., & Yoo, D. J. (2024) · Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers · doi:10.1039/d4qi00892h · Cited by 9

S-doped amorphous multi-metal borophosphates for efficient alkaline seawater oxidation with a high corrosion resistance

Kim, M. G., Gaur, A., Cho, M. S., Nayak, A. K., Mhin, S., & Han, H. (2024) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.161222 · Cited by 9

Charge equalization strategy for regulating key intermediate adsorption on bifunctional FeCr-Ni3S2 to Boost seawater splitting

Huang, K., Qi, H., Zeng, W., Guo, L., Lian, C., Liu, H., & Hu, J. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132364 · Cited by 9

A highly efficient electrocatalyst for seawater electrolysis: Assembled with nitrogen-doped ferric phosphides nanospheres on carbon matrix

Din, M. A. U., Jamil, S., Irfan, S., Cheng, N., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2024) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.486 · Cited by 8

Defect-rich Ce2(CO3)2O·H2O@Fc’ heterojunction enabled high-performance electrocatalytic alkaline seawater oxidation

Zhu, J., Bao, Y., Zhao, S., Wang, X., Wang, B., Hao, W., Xu, D., Wu, Q., & Tu, J. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.160375 · Cited by 8

Urchin-like Medium-Entropy Oxyhydroxide FeCoNiOOH Nanoparticles Supported on Nickel Foam for Seawater Oxidation

Song, R., Ma, Y., Shi, M., Li, Z., Liu, W., Ma, W., Zuo, C., Zhang, H., Nan, Z., & Sun, Y. (2025) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.5c01527 · Cited by 8

Irradiation-induced micropotential and thermal fields in CoFe2O4 nanosheets/seawater interface for boosting electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction

Duan, F., Guo, Y., Huang, Y., Ke, G., Han, T., Zhou, Y. L., & He, H. (2025) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163795 · Cited by 8

Energy-efficient electrochemical hydrogen production from seawater: a review of chemical-assisted splitting technologies

Arshad, F., Gondal, M. A., Mustaqeem, M., Tahir, A., & Zulfiqar, F. (2025) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136107 · Cited by 10

Design of anti-corrosion and anti-poisoning electrocatalysts in high salinity: From mechanism to application

Liu, C., Xu, Y., Xia, Y., Kong, D., Wang, S., Chi, J., Cao, Q., Lai, J., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2025) · Nano Research · doi:10.26599/nr.2025.94907860 · Cited by 8

Self‐supported Fe‐Doped Ni 3 S 2 / NiP x Heterojunction Electrocatalyst with Optimized Electronic Structure for Efficient Electrocatalytic Overall Water Splitting

Zhang, J., Sun, M., Jiang, Y., Su, Y., Zhao, T., Lü, Q., & Yin, G. (2025) · Chinese Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1002/cjoc.70265 · Cited by 8

Hydrogen Electrode Reactions in Energy‐Related Electrocatalysis Systems

Du, S., Zhou, Y., Li, T., Wang, S., & Liu, Z. (2024) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.202400714 · Cited by 8

CoS2/MoS2 heterojunction catalyst on CoMoO4 for ultra-efficient sulfur oxidation reaction and energy-saving hydrogen production

Tang, K., Yang, C., Zhang, S., Yang, J., Shi, L., Xiong, S., & Tang, A. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150823 · Cited by 8

N-doped CoNiOOH with optimized band-structure for photo-assisted electrocatalytic overall seawater splitting

Wang, F., Ma, G., Cheng, G., Hu, W., Lv, Z., Chen, B., Li, W., Zang, Y., Liu, P., & Zhang, Z. (2024) · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.174748 · Cited by 7

Controlled synthesis of the M doped (M = Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn)-Co4S3/Ni3S2 catalyst with high electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction in seawater and urea

Chen, M., Wu, G., Du, X., & Zhang, X. (2024) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2024.133314 · Cited by 7

Perovskite Photovoltaic Hydrogen Production from Seawater with Solar to Hydrogen beyond 14% and Techno-Economic Evaluation

Li, Y., Li, Y., Ma, Z., Yue, K., Yang, Q., Li, X. A., Zhang, Q., Gou, F., Du, H., Cheng, C., et al. (2025) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.5c05891 · Cited by 7

Controllable transformation of hierarchical morphology MoSe2/CoSe2 as efficient electrocatalyst for urea electrolysis and seawater splitting

Xu, H., Ma, R., Li, X., Gu, Y., Wei, B., & Fu, C. (2025) · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.182824 · Cited by 7

A comprehensive review on Lewis acid functionalized electrocatalysts for water splitting

Singh, B., Singh, R., Singh, A., Varshney, V., & Draksharapu, A. (2026) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138691 · Cited by 7

Advances in catalyst design and system optimization for seawater electrolysis

Guo, L., Wu, S., Xiao, Z., Chi, J., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2026) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2026.217707 · Cited by 8

Formate‐Anion‐Induced Water Network Reshaping Enables Concurrent Hydrogen and Magnesium Hydroxide Production From Seawater

Guo, L., Sun, F., Zheng, F., Chi, J., Guo, H., Xiao, Z., Lai, J., Liu, X., Wu, Z., & Wang, L. (2026) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.6937994 · Cited by 7

Regulation of polyaniline thickness and substitution position on Cu foams to optimize hydrogen evolution and ethanol oxidation performance

Mu, H., Shan, P., Zhu, M., Lv, Z., Ma, G., Guo, J.-X., Fang, J., Zhang, J., Li, F., & Li, J. (2024) · Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers · doi:10.1039/d4qi00085d · Cited by 7

In situ borate generation by amorphous Ni–Fe–B nanosheets: a highly active electrocatalyst for oxygen generation in alkaline seawater

Li, H., Cai, Z., & Wang, C. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta04010h · Cited by 6

Hierarchical NiCoW–CoP/Co3O4@NF heterostructure for efficient overall alkaline water and seawater splitting

Zhang, Y., Wen, X., Tian, L., Cai, S., Yuan, D., Wan, T., & He, D. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151140 · Cited by 6

Low-crystalline MnO2-FeOOH ultrathin nanosheet array decorated with amorphous nickel borate enables efficient and sustained industrial seawater oxidation

Yang, Y., Li, J., Qiao, W., Yang, H., Huang, Y., Yu, Y., Fang, J., & Li, P. (2025) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.126104 · Cited by 6

Principle design of catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction in seawater: from mechanisms, stability to activity

Gao, M., Song, L., Sun, F., Kong, D., Liu, X., Chi, J., & Wang, L. (2026) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2026.217701 · Cited by 7

Ru−Ov−Ti Electron-Regulating Motifs at Oxide/MXene Interfaces Enable Durable Alkaline Seawater Splitting

Jia, Y., Ma, D., Zhang, J., Wu, Q., Li, M., Gao, Y., Li, J., Chen, Y., & Shi, J. (2026) · ACS Catalysis · doi:10.1021/acscatal.6c02961 · Cited by 6

Construction of carbon hybridized Co3S4/NiS microspheres on nickel foam for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in all-pH water and seawater

Zhang, D., Sun, R., Sun, Y., Mou, H., Song, C., & Wang, D. (2024) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.434 · Cited by 6

Bionic Design of Ni4+ Lewis Acid Site Based on Selective Seawater Oxidation

Mao, H., Liu, X., Cui, T., Tang, J., Su, Z., Chi, J., Chai, Y., Wu, Z., & Wang, L. (2025) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202511867 · Cited by 5

Electron optimization of V-doped NiCoP nanosheets boosting seawater electrolysis production hydrogen coupled with hydrazine oxidation

Zheng, Y., Liu, J., Zhang, Q., & Hu, S. (2025) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2025.147789 · Cited by 5

Dynamic Chloride‐Ion Adsorption on Ag Nanoparticles and Carboxylic Acid Ligands: Enabling Highly Stable Industrial‐Scale Seawater Oxidation

Shi, Q., Wang, P., Niu, M., Zhang, Y., Wang, H., Zhang, J., Yamauchi, Y., Long, Y., & Zheng, J. (2026) · EcoEnergy · doi:10.1002/ece2.70029 · Cited by 5

Design of asymmetric electronic spring for stabilizing selective seawater oxidation

Guo, L., Feng, C., Chi, J., Zhan, T., Wang, Z., Guo, H., Su, Z., Liu, X., Wu, Z., Lai, J., et al. (2026) · National Science Review · doi:10.1093/nsr/nwag091 · Cited by 5

High-Entropy Phosphide CrMnFeCoNiP Nanosheets as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Seawater Electrolyzers

Liu, Y., Jiao, X., Chacón‐Borrero, J., Martínez‐Alanis, P. R., Xing, C., Wang, X. Z., & Cabot, A. (2026) · ACS Catalysis · doi:10.1021/acscatal.6c00083 · Cited by 5

Review on Membrane- and Non-Membrane-Based Electrolyzer Systems for Hydrogen Production via Seawater Electrolysis: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

Raghav, J., Chavda, V., Raghav, S., Gandhi, M., Rajput, Y. B., & Pandey, V. S. (2026) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c01912 · Cited by 5

A Single-Atom Au Catalyst Boosts High-Efficiency Electrochemical Seawater Oxidation

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