Atomic-scale catalyst design for electrochemical synthesis of hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a valuable chemical oxidant with a wide range of applications in a variety of industrial processes. Electrochemical synthesis of H₂O₂ through two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) or two-electron water oxidation reaction (2e-WOR) has emerged as an appealing process for onsite production of this chemically valuable oxidant. In this talk, I will overview our theoretical efforts in understanding the challenges in catalysis for electrochemical synthesis of H₂O₂ as well as providing design principles for more efficient catalyst materials. ^1–9