journal article·2026-01Open access

Multiscale Design for Neutral‐Electrolyte H 2 O 2 Electrosynthesis: Catalysts, Electrodes, Devices, and Hybrid Processes

Xinyu Wang, Yangkai Li, Liyuan Liu, Jun Lv, Xing Lu, Wangqiang Shen

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract Electrochemical synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) via two‐electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR) in neutral media offers notable advantages due to its storage stability and elimination of post‐treatment requirements, rendering it highly attractive for industrial implementation. The H 2 O 2 produced under neutral media can be directly applied in healthcare, food preservation, and environmental remediation, which is widely regarded as one of the most industrially viable and economically competitive strategies for on‐site production. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in catalyst design strategies, electrode architectures, and reactor optimization approaches in neutral media, with particular focus on the practical applicability and economic competitiveness of H 2 O 2 electrosynthesis coupled with organic oxidation. Finally, considering current industry trends, an outlook on future directions and key challenges is presented, offering insights to facilitate the technological advancement and practical deployment of electrochemical H 2 O 2 production under neutral conditions.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Advanced battery technologies research · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

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Affiliations

School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China

Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China

School of Materials Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hainan University Haikou 570228 China

Engineering Research Center of High‐Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province

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