The water oxidation reaction, a crucial process for solar energy conversion, has garnered significant research attention. Achieving efficient energy conversion requires the development of cost-effective and durable water oxidation catalysts. To design effective catalysts, it is essential to have a fundamental understanding of the reaction mechanisms. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts, including Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu-based catalysts. It highlights the catalytic mechanisms of different transition metals and emphasizes the importance of monitoring of key intermediates to explore the reaction pathway. In addition, advanced techniques for physical characterization of water oxidation intermediates are also introduced, for the purpose of providing information for establishing reliable methodologies in water oxidation research. The study of transition metal-based water oxidation electrocatalysts is instrumental in providing novel insights into understanding both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.

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使用过渡金属基多相电催化剂氧化水的机理

水氧化反应是太阳能转换的关键过程，引起了广泛的研究关注。实现高效的能量转换需要开发具有成本效益且耐用的水氧化催化剂。为了设计有效的催化剂，必须对反应机理有基本的了解。这篇综述全面概述了使用过渡金属基多相电催化剂（包括锰、铁、钴、镍和铜基催化剂）水氧化机理的最新进展。它强调了不同过渡金属的催化机制，并强调了监测关键中间体以探索反应途径的重要性。此外，还介绍了水氧化中间体物理表征的先进技术，为建立可靠的水氧化研究方法提供信息。基于过渡金属的水氧化电催化剂的研究有助于为理解自然和人工能量转换过程提供新的见解。