“…8 Due to the high positive charge density of carbon atoms, carbonaceous materials generally have a high inclination toward the oxygen “end-on” adsorption mode, which is beneficial for preventing the destruction of the O–O bond in adsorption. 9 Until now, there have been a multitude of studies on using different carbonaceous materials as the cathode, including graphite, 10 reticulated vitreous carbon, 11 carbon sponge, 12 graphite felt, 13,14 active carbon fiber, 15–17 and a carbon/PTFE composite electrode. 18,19 Among these materials, active carbon fiber with a three-dimensional porous structure features a large specific surface area, abundant micropores, chemical stability, high hydrogen evolution potential and the efficient cathodic regeneration of Fe 2+ .…”