Hydrogen production is the key step for the future hydrogen economy. As a promising H production route, electrolysis of water suffers from high overpotentials and high energy consumption. This study proposes an N-doped CoP as the novel and effective electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and constructs a coupled system for simultaneous hydrogen and sulfur production. Nitrogen doping lowers the d-band of CoP and weakens the H adsorption on the surface of CoP because of the strong electronegativity of nitrogen as compared to phosphorus. The H adsorption that is close to thermos-neutral states enables the effective electrolysis of the HER. Only -42 mV is required to drive a current density of -10 mA cm for the HER. The oxygen evolution reaction in the anode is replaced by the oxidation reaction of Fe , which is regenerated by a coupled H S absorption reaction. The coupled system can significantly reduce the energy consumption of the HER and recover useful sulfur sources.
Electrodeposition induces material syntheses on conductive surfaces, distinguishing it from the widely used solid‐state technologies in Li‐based batteries. Electrodeposition drives uphill reactions by applying electric energy instead of heating. These features may enable electrodeposition to meet some needs for battery fabrication that conventional technologies can rarely achieve. The latest progress of electrodeposition technologies in Li‐based batteries is summarized. Each component of Li‐based batteries can be electrodeposited or synthesized with multiple methods. The advantages of electrodeposition are the main focus, and they are discussed in comparison with traditional technologies with the expectation to inspire innovations to build better Li‐based batteries. Electrodeposition coats conformal films on surfaces and can control the film thickness, providing an effective approach to enhancing battery performance. Engineering interfaces by electrodeposition can stabilize the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and strengthen the adhesion of active materials to substrates, thereby prolonging the battery longevity. Lastly, a perspective of future studies on electrodepositing batteries is provided. The significant merits of electrodeposition should greatly advance the development of Li‐based batteries.
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