Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques

Electrochemical processes involving electrified solid–liquid interfaces are pivotal in the area of catalysis reaction. Nevertheless, the microscopic characteristics of these catalytic interfaces, particularly the structural transformations they undergo during reactions, have yet to be fully understo...

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Main Authors: Hsiang‐Chun Yu, Yu‐Ru Lin, Chun‐Kuo Peng, Yi‐Dong Lin, Yu‐Chang Lin, Shih‐Ching Huang, Hao Ming Chen, Yan‐Gu Lin
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500029
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Yu‐Ru Lin
Chun‐Kuo Peng
Yi‐Dong Lin
Yu‐Chang Lin
Shih‐Ching Huang
Hao Ming Chen
Yan‐Gu Lin
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Yi‐Dong Lin
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Shih‐Ching Huang
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description Electrochemical processes involving electrified solid–liquid interfaces are pivotal in the area of catalysis reaction. Nevertheless, the microscopic characteristics of these catalytic interfaces, particularly the structural transformations they undergo during reactions, have yet to be fully understood—posing considerable implications for practical applications. Exploring the interface between catalysts and electrolytes can provide valuable insights into the development of a concise electrocatalytic mechanism. Advanced synchrotron X‐ray methodologies have demonstrated their efficacy in analyzing the structural and electronic characteristics of electrocatalysts. Combined with in situ/operando techniques, these approaches successfully illuminate dynamic transformations and unveil the genuine active sites. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in key in situ/operando techniques, such as scattering and spectroscopy, highlighting their current limitations and challenges, is provided. Building on the core principles of these techniques, their robust characterization capabilities are explored for revealing and understanding electrocatalytic mechanisms. Finally, to address the complexity of catalytic processes, “in situ/operando electrocatalytic mechanism probing map” specifically designed for liquid–solid interfaces, offering a clear guide to systematically uncover the fundamental nature of electrocatalytic mechanisms, is proposed
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spelling doaj-art-d98e84ae6c504fabbda152c1d14c30772025-08-20T03:50:06ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Energy & Sustainability Research2699-94122025-07-0167n/an/a10.1002/aesr.202500029Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation TechniquesHsiang‐Chun Yu0Yu‐Ru Lin1Chun‐Kuo Peng2Yi‐Dong Lin3Yu‐Chang Lin4Shih‐Ching Huang5Hao Ming Chen6Yan‐Gu Lin7Department of Chemistry National Taiwan University Taipei 10617 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanDepartment of Chemistry National Taiwan University Taipei 10617 TaiwanScientific Research Division National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center Hsinchu 300092 TaiwanElectrochemical processes involving electrified solid–liquid interfaces are pivotal in the area of catalysis reaction. Nevertheless, the microscopic characteristics of these catalytic interfaces, particularly the structural transformations they undergo during reactions, have yet to be fully understood—posing considerable implications for practical applications. Exploring the interface between catalysts and electrolytes can provide valuable insights into the development of a concise electrocatalytic mechanism. Advanced synchrotron X‐ray methodologies have demonstrated their efficacy in analyzing the structural and electronic characteristics of electrocatalysts. Combined with in situ/operando techniques, these approaches successfully illuminate dynamic transformations and unveil the genuine active sites. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in key in situ/operando techniques, such as scattering and spectroscopy, highlighting their current limitations and challenges, is provided. Building on the core principles of these techniques, their robust characterization capabilities are explored for revealing and understanding electrocatalytic mechanisms. Finally, to address the complexity of catalytic processes, “in situ/operando electrocatalytic mechanism probing map” specifically designed for liquid–solid interfaces, offering a clear guide to systematically uncover the fundamental nature of electrocatalytic mechanisms, is proposedhttps://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500029dynamicselectrocatalystsin situ/operando techniquessolid–liquid interfacessynchrotron radiation techniques
spellingShingle Hsiang‐Chun Yu
Yu‐Ru Lin
Chun‐Kuo Peng
Yi‐Dong Lin
Yu‐Chang Lin
Shih‐Ching Huang
Hao Ming Chen
Yan‐Gu Lin
Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research
dynamics
electrocatalysts
in situ/operando techniques
solid–liquid interfaces
synchrotron radiation techniques
title Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
title_full Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
title_fullStr Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
title_full_unstemmed Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
title_short Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
title_sort glimpsing the dynamics at solid liquid interfaces using in situ operando synchrotron radiation techniques
topic dynamics
electrocatalysts
in situ/operando techniques
solid–liquid interfaces
synchrotron radiation techniques
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500029
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