sWP2.1: Electrolyte effects on interfacial reactivity

• Detailed systematic insights into the effect of the local electrolyte structure (primarily cations) on the rates of HER and CO2RR
• Identification of cation-stabilized reaction pathways and corresponding active reaction intermediates by a combination of time-resolved heterodyne SFG, X-Ray Spectroscopy, and AIMD simulations.

The interfacial electrolyte, in particular the local cation identity and concentration, plays a key role in steering the reaction mechanism, both in terms of activity and selectivity, and can aid in the design of optimal reaction conditions.