Electrochemistry for Sustainable and Low‐Carbon Technologies: Energy Conversion, Carbon Neutrality, and Green Chemical Manufacturing

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Authors: Xinyue Wang, Yuhui Sun, Yi Lu, Tiancheng Fang, Jun Wan, Hui Lan, Yongtao Wang, Yanshuang Zhang, Zidi Yan, Yunbo Yu, Yong De Yan
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Electrochemical technologies are emerging as core enablers of deep decarbonization across power, fuels, and chemicals. This review synthesizes progress in water electrolysis and hydrogen evolution, fuel cells and rechargeable batteries, and electrochemical CO 2 reduction (CO 2 RR), emphasizing catalyst design, interfacial microenvironment control, and reactor integration that elevate activity, selectivity, and durability toward practical current densities. We highlight how coupling electrochemical steps with membranes, gas‐diffusion/flow architectures, and system‐level integration (e.g., with CO 2 capture or hydrogen storage) accelerates scale‐up and cost reduction. Beyond energy conversion, we survey electrochemical routes for wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and green electrosynthesis that replace stoichiometric reagents with electrons, reducing process footprints. Finally, we outline cross‐cutting challenges—long‐term stability, transport losses, and techno‐economic constraints—and future directions in operando diagnosis, data‐driven discovery, and process intensification. Collectively, these advances position electrochemistry at the nexus of renewable electricity and sustainable manufacturing, providing modular, flexible pathways toward a circular, low‐carbon economy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemistry - An Asian Journal
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
21
Issue
14
Pages
e70896–e70896
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN