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VN/Copper foam self-supporting catalyst for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen peroxide generation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is a crucial chemical, while its conventional production methods are energy-intensive and environmentally damaging. Electrocatalytic synthesis of H 2 O 2 through 2e - oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) presents a sustainable alternative. Here, we introduce a novel VN/Copper foam (VN/CF) self-supporting catalyst, achieving an H 2 O 2 production yield rate of 169.7 mg·h -1 ·cm -2 with a Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 89.1%. The self-supporting VN/CF demonstrates remarkable durability, sustaining stable operation at a current density of 300 mA cm -2 over 110 hours. Notably, the capital cost of 70 wt% H 2 O 2 is remarkably low at just $0.25/kg. This work highlights the potential of self-supported metal nitrides as stable and efficient 2e - ORR catalysts.

Source: Materials Today Catalysis

DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcata.2025.100102

Authors: Jiahao Liu, Zhaorui Zhang, Chenshuai Han, Minghui Yang

Institution: Dalian University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,080