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Title: Alternative Energy Carriers: Unique Interfaces for Electrochemical Hydrogenic Transformations

Journal Article · · Advanced Energy Materials
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  1. Chemistry and Nanoscience Center National Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 USA
  2. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison WI 53706 USA
  3. Department of Chemistry University of Wisconsin−Madison 1101 University Avenue Madison WI 53706 USA
  4. Department of Chemistry University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder CO 80309 USA
  5. Biosciences Center National Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 USA
  6. Chemistry and Nanoscience Center National Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 USA, Biosciences Center National Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 USA

Abstract The shift toward renewable energy generation sources, characterized by their non‐carbon emitting but variable nature, has spurred significant innovation in energy storage technologies. Advancements in foundational understanding from investments in basic science and clever engineering solutions, coupled with increasing industrial adoption, have resulted in a notable reduction in the cost of storing electricity from variable energy generation sources. These developments have paved the way for the exploration of new and innovative forms of energy storage that deviate from traditional technologies. In this perspective, it is posited that the progress made in energy storage research over recent years has opened the door to the development of energy carriers for technologies that are yet to be realized. To illustrate this concept, examples of alternative energy carriers are provided within the context of unique electrochemical interfaces for electrochemical hydrogenic transformations. The unique properties of these interfaces and electrochemical systems can be leveraged in ways not yet imagined, creating new possibilities for energy storage. A perspective on the progress and challenges for each interface as well as a general outlook for the advancement of energy carrier systems are provided.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308; FG02-05ER15690
OSTI ID:
1959395
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA-5900-85055; 2203751
Journal Information:
Advanced Energy Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Energy Materials Journal Issue: 14 Vol. 13; ISSN 1614-6832
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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