Decoding pH-dependent electrocatalysis through electric field models and microkinetic volcanoes

Key Points

• Capturing pH-dependent surface structures is crucial for understanding electrocatalytic reactions.
• Electric field models contribute to uncovering reactivity and mechanisms associated with different pH levels.
• Microkinetic volcano plots provide a novel approach to visualize how pH influences electrocatalytic behavior.
• Advances in these methods can enhance the efficiency of electrocatalysts for energy conversion.