p-Block Metal Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives

Key Points

• This research examines the role of p-block metal electrocatalysts in enhancing the oxygen reduction reaction.
• Reviewed current literature on p-block metal electrocatalysts.
• Analyzed the kinetics and reaction pathways of oxygen reduction.
• Identified challenges in electrocatalyst efficiency and stability.
• p-Block metal electrocatalysts show potential for improving ORR efficiency.
• Existing catalysts face challenges such as sluggish kinetics.
• Future perspectives focus on overcoming these barriers for practical applications.