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Electrodeposition-Fabricated Flexible Copper Electrodes for Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction.

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Title: Electrodeposition-Fabricated Flexible Copper Electrodes for Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction.
Authors: Xing, Siqi1 (AUTHOR), Shi, Lin2 (AUTHOR), Wu, Xu1 (AUTHOR) profxuwu@hust.edu.cn
Source: Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 2026, Vol. 173 Issue 3, p1-11. 11p.
Subjects: Copper electrodes, Overpotential, Electrolysis, Electrodes, Porosity, Denitrification, Electroplating
Abstract: With the vigorous development of the field of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction, new requirements have been put forward for reactor structures and electrode adaptability. However, traditional rigid electrodes hinder industrial-scale applications. This study presents a novel flexible porous copper electrode, which is prepared through a deposition process on conductive foam substrate. This electrode ingeniously combines structural durability with high catalytic activity, making it a promising candidate for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction. Our initial research delved into the deposition nucleation kinetics of copper. The results revealed that within the deposition potential range of −0.3 V to −0.6 V, electrodeposition predominantly followed an instantaneous nucleation model. At low copper ion concentrations, the progressive nucleation model was mainly observed, while a transition towards instantaneous nucleation occurred as the copper ion concentration increased. By optimizing reaction parameters, we successfully fabricated a CuF@PUS electrode with a unique cubic structure using a cyclone electrolysis reactor. This electrode demonstrated outstanding electrocatalytic performance in nitrate reduction. In comparison to the control copper foam electrode, it exhibited a significantly lower overpotential (less than 300 mV). After a 20 h stability test, the CuF@PUS electrode maintained a high nitrate removal rate of 92.52%, underscoring its robustness and long-term operational stability. Highlights: This work introduced a flexible porous copper electrode, Cu@PUS, fabricated through a deposition process, combining structural durability with high catalytic activity for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction. We utilized a cyclone electrolysis reactor to fabricate a CuF@PUS electrode with a unique cubic structure, enhancing mass-transfer capabilities and reaction parameters for improved electrocatalytic performance. The CuF@PUS electrode exhibited a significantly lower overpotential (<300 mV) compared to the control copper foam electrode. Moreover, it maintained a high nitrate removal rate of 92.52% after a 20 h stability test, highlighting its robustness and durability for practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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