3D imaging-informed electrode engineering for water splitting

Key Points

• The research aims to understand the role of 3D pore architectures in water electrolysis bubble behavior.
• Utilized operando micro-CT to observe bubble dynamics in real-time.
• Employed lattice Boltzmann simulations to model fluid interactions and bubble evolution.
• Investigated various 3D pore architectures to establish structural design principles.
• Demonstrated that specific pore designs significantly influence bubble formation and detachment.
• Identified structural features that enhance efficiency in alkaline water electrolysis.
• Established guidelines for optimizing electrode structures to improve performance.