Recent progress in carbon fibers for boosting electrocatalytic energy conversion

Carbon fibers enjoy the intrinsic advantages in large specific surface area, controllable chemical compositions, excellent electrical conductivity, and rich composite forms, which thus endow them with enormous promise for future application in energy conversion technologies. Past decades have witnessed the rapid development of carbon fibers and their applications in electrocatalytic reactions. To explore the advance of this interesting field, we herein organize a systematic review by focusing on the syntheses, modifications, and properties of fiber materials and their applications in electrocatalytic reactions. This review is started by providing a discussion about the synthesis strategy of carbon fibers and fiber-based materials. Subsequently, a deep discussion about the crucial role of carbon fibers played in driving electrocatalytic reactions is also added, hoping to provide a better understanding on the role of carbon fibers in the application of electrocatalytic reactions. Finally, the challenges and prospects of fiber materials in electrocatalysis applications are proposed.

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This article provides a systematic review of carbon fibers and their applications in electrocatalytic reactions. It discusses the synthesis strategy, properties, and crucial role of carbon fibers in driving electrocatalytic reactions, and explores the challenges and prospects of fiber materials in electrocatalysis applications.