The Sabatier Principle in Electrocatalysis: Basics, Limitations, and Extensions

• Published in: Frontiers in energy research Vol. 9
• Main Authors: Ooka, Hideshi, Huang, Jun, Exner, Kai S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 04.05.2021
• Subjects: electrocatalysis; kinetics; Sabatier principle; theory; thermodynamics

The Sabatier principle, which states that the binding energy between the catalyst and the reactant should be neither too strong nor too weak, has been widely used as the key criterion in designing and screening electrocatalytic materials necessary to promote the sustainability of our society. The wi...