Metal-free catalysts for hydrogen peroxide production with electrocatalysis and photocatalysis

IF 4.1 2区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Chemical Engineering Science Pub Date : 2025-04-05 DOI:10.1016/j.ces.2025.121621

Qing Hu, Maocong Hu, Zhenhua Yao

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Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a widely used oxidant while energy consumption and environmental concerns are challengeable issues faced during its traditional production. The production of H₂O₂ by electrocatalysis or photocatalysis is considered as economical and environmentally friendly approach while metal-free electrocatalysts and photocatalysts were intensively investigated in recent years. In this paper, we reviewed the progress of the applications of metal-free catalysts in electrocatalysis and photocatalysis for H₂O₂ production, mainly focusing on catalyst design and preparation, characterization techniques employed, and reaction mechanism proposed. The shortcomings and limitations of metal-free catalysts were further discussed while the possible solutions were provided. The review would help the community to develop efficient, stable, and economical metal-free catalysts for the electrocatalytic and photocatalytic production of H₂O₂.

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Chemical Engineering Science 工程技术-工程：化工

CiteScore

7.50

自引率

8.50%

发文量

1025

审稿时长

50 days

期刊介绍： Chemical engineering enables the transformation of natural resources and energy into useful products for society. It draws on and applies natural sciences, mathematics and economics, and has developed fundamental engineering science that underpins the discipline. Chemical Engineering Science (CES) has been publishing papers on the fundamentals of chemical engineering since 1951. CES is the platform where the most significant advances in the discipline have ever since been published. Chemical Engineering Science has accompanied and sustained chemical engineering through its development into the vibrant and broad scientific discipline it is today.