An ‘ice-like’ water film for corrosion-proof seawater electrolysis

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Zihui Yuan, Yingxia Zhao, Yue Sun, Yingying Xu, Yuanhong Zhong, Shaomin Peng, Ming Sun, Ning Yan, Youwen Liu, Lin Yu
DOI: 10.1039/d6ee00098c
Cited by: 1
References: 55

Abstract

We introduce a protective interfacial water film strategy, where a highly ordered hydrogen-bonded network in the outer Helmholtz plane (OHP) leverages strong covalent O–H bonds and dense ice-like ordering to physically block Cl − ingress.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
8
Pages
2547–2556
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN