Zengcai Liu

University of Houston

Papers

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Total Citations

98

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About

Dr. Zengcai Liu is a leading figure in electrocatalysis, with a primary focus on advancing materials for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER)—a critical bottleneck in water splitting for clean hydrogen fuel. His most impactful work introduces a high-throughput combinatorial electrochemical screening platform, capable of rapidly evaluating high-surface-area nanoparticle electrocatalysts. This innovative system, featuring 16 individually addressable three-electrode chambers, allows for the systematic discovery of binary and ternary catalyst compositions, dramatically accelerating the identification of high-performance materials. With his seminal 2009 paper garnering 98 citations, Dr. Liu’s contributions have provided the community with a powerful tool to move beyond trial-and-error synthesis, enabling data-driven optimization of catalyst activity and stability. His work is foundational for researchers seeking to design next-generation, earth-abundant electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion technologies.

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98
Total Citations
98
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Combinatorial Study of High-Surface-Area Binary and Ternary Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
98 citations · 2009
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: University of Houston

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