The present application provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for simultaneous processing of tow waster gases, namely H.sub.2S and CO.sub.2. In an exemplary process of this disclosure H.sub.2S is supplied to anode side of an electrochemical cell, while CO.sub.2 is supplied to the cathode side. As a result, valuable commercial products are produced. In particular, SO.sub.2 is harvested from the anode side, while synthesis gas, CO+H.sub.2) is harvested from the cathode side. An electric current is also produced, which can be supplied to a local utility grid.

The present application provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for simultaneous processing of tow waster gases, namely H.sub.2S and CO.sub.2. In an exemplary process of this disclosure H.sub.2S is supplied to anode side of an electrochemical cell, while CO.sub.2 is supplied to the cathode side. As a result, valuable commercial products are produced. In particular, SO.sub.2 is harvested from the anode side, while synthesis gas, CO+H.sub.2) is harvested from the cathode side. An electric current is also produced, which can be supplied to a local utility grid.

Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to catalyst compositions, processes for producing such catalyst compositions, and uses of such catalyst compositions. In an embodiment, a composition is provided. The composition includes an electrolyte material or an ion thereof, an amphiphile material or an ion thereof, and a metal component, the metal component comprising an alloy having the formula (M.sup.1).sub.a(M.sup.2).sub.b, wherein M.sup.1 is a Group 10-11 metal of the periodic table of the elements, M.sup.2 is a first Group 8-11 metal of the periodic table of the elements, M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 are different, and a and b are positive numbers. In another embodiment, a device is provided that includes an electrolyte material or ion thereof, an amphiphile material or ion thereof, and a metal component disposed on an electrode, the metal component comprising a bimetallic nanoframe, a trimetallic nanoframe, or a combination thereof.

Herein discussed is a method of producing hydrogen or carbon monoxide comprising introducing a waste gas having a total combustible species (TCS) content of no greater than 60 vol % into an electrochemical (EC) reactor, wherein the EC reactor comprises a mixed-conducting membrane, wherein the membrane comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase. Also disclosed herein is an integrated hydrogen production system comprising a waste gas source and an electrochemical (EC) reactor comprising a mixed-conducting membrane, wherein the membrane comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase, wherein the waste gas source is configured to send its exhaust to the EC reactor, wherein the exhaust has a total combustible species (TCS) content of no greater than 60 vol %.

Herein discussed is a method of producing hydrogen or carbon monoxide comprising introducing a waste gas having a total combustible species (TCS) content of no greater than 60 vol % into an electrochemical (EC) reactor, wherein the EC reactor comprises a mixed-conducting membrane, wherein the membrane comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase. Also disclosed herein is an integrated hydrogen production system comprising a waste gas source and an electrochemical (EC) reactor comprising a mixed-conducting membrane, wherein the membrane comprises an electronically conducting phase and an ionically conducting phase, wherein the waste gas source is configured to send its exhaust to the EC reactor, wherein the exhaust has a total combustible species (TCS) content of no greater than 60 vol %.

The present invention relates to a process for enhancing the catalytic efficiency of a catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), comprising exposing the catalyst to an external magnetic field of between 65×10−6 mT and ≤200 mT during the oxygen evolution reaction, wherein the catalyst is a material which exhibits an increased Berry phase induced by the exposure of the catalyst to the external magnetic field.

The present invention relates to a process for enhancing the catalytic efficiency of a catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), comprising exposing the catalyst to an external magnetic field of between 65×10−6 mT and ≤200 mT during the oxygen evolution reaction, wherein the catalyst is a material which exhibits an increased Berry phase induced by the exposure of the catalyst to the external magnetic field.

A system and a method are provided for making hypochlorous acid using saltwater with sodium bicarbonate. The system includes an electrolytic cell, a quantity of saltwater solution, and a quantity of sodium bicarbonate. The quantity of saltwater solution is poured into the electrolytic cell and then undergoes an electrolytic process. As a result of the quantity of saltwater solution going through the electrolytic process, a hypochlorous acid solution is yielded. In order to ensure a pure hypochlorous acid solution is formed, the quantity of sodium bicarbonate can be added into the electrolytic cell along with the quantity of saltwater solution before the electrolytic process or the quantity of sodium bicarbonate can be added into the hypochlorous acid solution after the hypochlorous acid solution is yielded. This process adjusts the pH level of the hypochlorous acid solution, and thus, produces a purer hypochlorous acid solution.

A system and a method are provided for making hypochlorous acid using saltwater with sodium bicarbonate. The system includes an electrolytic cell, a quantity of saltwater solution, and a quantity of sodium bicarbonate. The quantity of saltwater solution is poured into the electrolytic cell and then undergoes an electrolytic process. As a result of the quantity of saltwater solution going through the electrolytic process, a hypochlorous acid solution is yielded. In order to ensure a pure hypochlorous acid solution is formed, the quantity of sodium bicarbonate can be added into the electrolytic cell along with the quantity of saltwater solution before the electrolytic process or the quantity of sodium bicarbonate can be added into the hypochlorous acid solution after the hypochlorous acid solution is yielded. This process adjusts the pH level of the hypochlorous acid solution, and thus, produces a purer hypochlorous acid solution.

Two-dimensional (2D) high-entropy transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) alloy compositions, methods of synthesizing the TMDC alloys, physical/chemical properties of the TMDC alloys, and uses of the TMDC alloys as catalysts in electrochemical reactions are disclosed.