Theoretical understanding of electrochemical phenomena in 2D electrode materials

Verma, AK and Verma, AM and Govind Rajan, A (2022) Theoretical understanding of electrochemical phenomena in 2D electrode materials. In: Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 36 .

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Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) electrode materials present opportunities to enhance the efficiencies of electrochemical processes involved in electrocatalytic reactors, batteries, and supercapacitors. In this review, we discuss the theoretical basis of classical and quantum confinement effects, including how they modulate the performance of 2D electrode materials, in the light of recent experimental advances in the area. In particular, we discuss ion transport in the interstitial channels of 2D layers with and without spacers, the mechanisms and the underlying theories of mass and electron transport, and the effect of step edges, defects, and dopants on the mechanism and kinetics of electron transport in 2D electrode materials. We identify several opportunities for future work involving first-principles calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and the development of analytical theories. Overall, this article not only provides a brief theoretical overview of electrochemical phenomena in 2D electrode materials, but also details several knowledge gaps in the field. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Current Opinion in Electrochemistry
Publisher:	Elsevier B.V.
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to Elsevier B.V.
Keywords:	Calculations; Electrochemical electrodes; Electron transport properties; Molecular dynamics, 2d material; Electrocatalytic; Electrochemical phenomenon; Electrochemical process; Electrode material; Electron transport; Nanoconfinements; Performance; Quantum confinement effects; Two-dimensional (2D) electrodes, Defects
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Chemical Engineering
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2022 06:20
Last Modified:	06 Oct 2022 06:20
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/77132

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