Enhancement of electrocatalysis through magnetic field effects on mass transport

Priscila Vensaus, Yunchang Liang, Jean-Philippe Ansermet, Galo J. A. A. Soler-Illia and Magalí Lingenfelder ()
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Priscila Vensaus: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Yunchang Liang: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Jean-Philippe Ansermet: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Galo J. A. A. Soler-Illia: Escuela de Bio y Nanotecnologías, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, San Martín
Magalí Lingenfelder: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Magnetic field effects on electrocatalysis have recently gained attention due to the substantial enhancement of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on ferromagnetic catalysts. When detecting an enhanced catalytic activity, the effect of magnetic fields on mass transport must be assessed. In this study, we employ a specifically designed magneto-electrochemical system and non-magnetic electrodes to quantify magnetic field effects. Our findings reveal a marginal enhancement in reactions with high reactant availability, such as the OER, whereas substantial boosts exceeding 50% are observed in diffusion limited reactions, exemplified by the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Direct visualization and quantification of the whirling motion of ions under a magnetic field underscore the importance of Lorentz forces acting on the electrolyte ions, and demonstrate that bubbles’ movement is a secondary phenomenon. Our results advance the fundamental understanding of magnetic fields in electrocatalysis and unveil new prospects for developing more efficient and sustainable energy conversion technologies.

Date: 2024
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