Major Contributions

1.Development of Value-Added Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen Production :
We introduced a novel approach that replaces the traditional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis with value-added anodic reactions (VAARs). This method not only reduces energy consumption but also enables the simultaneous production of green hydrogen and valuable chemical products from inexpensive small-molecule oxidants like ethanol, methanol, and biomass-derived compounds. This innovation addresses the energy inefficiency of conventional electrolysis while contributing to sustainable energy systems.

2.Rational Design of Advanced Catalytic Materials :
We designed advanced electrocatalysts using strategies such as surface engineering, defect engineering, and interface engineering. These catalysts enhance reaction kinetics by optimizing electron transfer, intermediate adsorption, and mass transport. Our work demonstrates how these tailored materials can significantly improve the efficiency of value-added electrolysis processes, marking a step forward in catalyst development for sustainable energy applications.

3.Techno-Economic and Environmental Impact Analysis :
By coupling VAARs with hydrogen evolution reactions (HER), we demonstrated a reduction in electricity consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional OER-based systems. This approach not only makes hydrogen production more cost-effective but also promotes environmental sustainability by utilizing renewable feedstocks and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our research provides a pathway for transitioning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy solutions.


主要貢獻

1.引入增值陽極反應（VAARs）以取代氧氣析出反應（OER）：
本研究提出了一種創新方法，將傳統水電解中的氧氣析出反應（OER）替換為增值陽極反應（VAARs）。該方法利用乙醇、甲醇和生物質衍生化合物等小分子氧化劑，顯著降低氫氣生產所需的電壓。同時，該方法在生產綠色氫氣的過程中還能生成高價值的化學產品，從而提高能源效率並降低經濟成本。

2.催化材料的理性設計：
我們設計了先進的電催化材料，通過表面工程、缺陷工程和界面工程等策略來提升增值電解的效率。這些催化材料通過優化電子結構、促進電子轉移和中間體吸附，顯著提高了電化學反應的性能，為可持續能源技術提供了重要支持。

3.技術經濟可行性與環境影響分析：
我們通過技術經濟分析證明，將增值陽極反應（VAARs）與氫氣析出反應（HER）結合，可以將電力消耗降低多達50％。該方法不僅降低了氫氣生產成本，還利用可再生原料（如生物質衍生物），減少溫室氣體排放，有助於實現全球能源系統的可持續轉型。