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This research examines how phosphate buffers impact the efficiency of seawater electrolysis and cathode scaling.

February 11, 2026

Dual Function of Phosphate Buffer in Untreated Seawater Electrolysis: Boosting Oxygen Evolution Reaction Efficiency and Inhibiting Cathode Scaling

PRP V Raja IMIjjada MaheshIndian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal

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This research examines how phosphate buffers impact the efficiency of seawater electrolysis and cathode scaling.
Analyzed the role of phosphate buffer in seawater electrolysis
Conducted experiments measuring oxygen evolution
Assessed cathode scaling under varying conditions
Phosphate buffer significantly improved the oxygen evolution reaction efficiency
Cathode scaling was reduced in the presence of phosphate buffer
These findings support the viability of phosphate buffer in sustainable hydrogen production

Abstract

The transition to carbon-neutral energy systems has intensified interest in sustainable hydrogen production pathways. Among them, seawater electrolysis has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional freshwater-based electrolysis because of...

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