Dual Function of Phosphate Buffer in Untreated Seawater Electrolysis: Boosting Oxygen Evolution Reaction Efficiency and Inhibiting Cathode Scaling

Key Points

• This research examines how phosphate buffers impact the efficiency of seawater electrolysis and cathode scaling.
• Analyzed the role of phosphate buffer in seawater electrolysis
• Conducted experiments measuring oxygen evolution
• Assessed cathode scaling under varying conditions
• Phosphate buffer significantly improved the oxygen evolution reaction efficiency
• Cathode scaling was reduced in the presence of phosphate buffer
• These findings support the viability of phosphate buffer in sustainable hydrogen production