In situ Studies of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies: From Materials, Intermediates, and Products to Surroundings.

Xing Chen, Yu-Lin Sun, Xiu-Mei Lin, Jin-Chao Dong, Jian-Feng Li

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Direct visualization of inner-sphere electrocatalytic reactions as they occur at detachable electrochemical interfaces.Chemical science · 2026
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Xing Chen *College of Energy, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials, School of Life Sciences, College of Physical Science and Technology, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.

Yu-Lin Sun *College of Energy, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials, School of Life Sciences, College of Physical Science and Technology, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.

Xiu-Mei LinCollege of Energy, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials, School of Life Sciences, College of Physical Science and Technology, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China. xiu-mei.lin@xmu.edu.cn.

Jin-Chao DongCollege of Energy, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials, School of Life Sciences, College of Physical Science and Technology, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China. jcdong@xmu.edu.cn.

Jian-Feng LiCollege of Energy, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, iChEM, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials, School of Life Sciences, College of Physical Science and Technology, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China. Li@xmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Escalating global energy demands and climate urgency necessitate advanced electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies (EECSTs) like electrocatalysis and rechargeable batteries. Improving their performance relies on elucidating reaction mechanisms and structure-performance relationships via in situ studies. This review summarizes recent in situ studies of EECSTs through a variety of advanced characterization techniques aiming at mapping reaction pathways for the rational design of overall high-performance reaction systems. We outline the principles, capabilities, advantages, and limitations of various in situ techniques. Their applications in in situ studies of fuel cells, water/CO

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ElectrocatalysisIn situ studiesLithium batteriesReaction mechanismsStructure-performance relationships

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PMID41486238

DOI10.1007/s40820-025-02014-6

PMCPMC12765807

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