Engineered 2D Materials for Electrocatalysis Applications

Over recent decades, there has been significant progress in designing two-dimensional material (2D)-based electrocatalysts for different reactions. Researchers have become increasingly interested in 2D materials for electrocatalytic applications because of their unique and superior physicochemical characteristics. This book provides a concise overview of recent advances in the engineering and structural modification of 2D materials at the nanoscale, as well as their applications in electrocatalytic applications. The subject matter covers everything from the introduction of 2D materials, numerous engineering approaches to modifying these materials, principles of electrocatalytic reactions, and the role of engineered 2D materials in reactions, and also addresses challenges and opportunities. Key features • Provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of engineered 2D material-based electrocatalysts. • Includes an introduction to 2D materials, engineering approaches to modify the materials, principles of electrocatalytic reactions, the role of engineered 2D materials in reactions, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. • Integrates recent developments and evaluates their advantages and disadvantages with a link between properties and optimizing performance. • Aims to help the research community to understand the different engineering techniques to modify properties of 2D materials and to judge their performances. • Aids industry experts with the development of efficient electrocatalytic reaction devices for large-scale use.