In this Q&A, expert electrochemists Ezra L. Clark and María Escudero-Escribano discuss the importance of reproducibility in electrocatalysis, best practices for reliable reporting, and what the broade...

Nature Catalysis, Published online: 23 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41929-025-01421-7The structure and properties of the electric double layer that forms at the electrode–electrolyte interface is crucial in determining the performance of electrocatalytic reactions. This Perspective puts forward and discusses three major schools of thought on electrolyte effects and electrocatalyst design.

The biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nitrogen are globally disturbed due to the intensive use of fossil fuels and fertilizers, which is reflected by the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosp...

Electrolyte effects play a fundamental role in electrocatalysis, influencing reaction kinetics, selectivity, and catalyst stability by altering interfacial interactions and charge distribution. This p...