Shaik, Shajahan Kundu, Joyjit Yuan, Yuliang Chung, Wonsuk Han, Donggu Lee, Ung Huang, Hongwen Choi, Sang-Il 2024-07-26T05:00:29Z 2024-07-26T05:00:29Z 2024-07-25 2024-09 1614-6832 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/150298 Although anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) is an emerging device in the green hydrogen production industry, the use of alkaline electrolyte tackles the practicality due to the issues of lowering system efficiency and environmental impacts. State-of-the-art technology using pure water as an electrolyte is advancing to overcome the current challenges of AEMWE. In particular, the development of this technology requires a comprehensive evaluation of techno-economic aspects, aiming to balance innovation with cost considerations. This involves the critical development of advanced catalysts, membranes, and devices designed for efficiency, as well as assessing their economic viability amidst prevailing technological challenges. This review delves into the timely technical challenges of developing pure water-fed AEMWE, highlights current progress and research prospects, and suggests opportunities for advancing AEMWE technology. This review also emphasizes the importance of advanced characterization techniques for effective analysis and evaluation in this context. State-of-the-art technology using pure water as an electrolyte is advancing to overcome the current challenges of anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWE). This review article explores the technical challenges of developing pure water-fed AEMWE, highlights current progress and research prospects, and suggests opportunities for technology advancement. image English Wiley-VCH Verlag Recent Progress and Perspective in Pure Water-Fed Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers Article 10.1002/aenm.202401956 1 Advanced Energy Materials, v.14, no.35 Advanced Energy Materials 14 35 N scie scopus 001268115700001 2-s2.0-85197769016 Chemistry, Physical Energy & Fuels Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Physics, Applied Physics, Condensed Matter Chemistry Energy & Fuels Materials Science Physics Review; Early Access GENERAL TECHNOECONOMIC ANALYSIS HYDROGEN EVOLUTION ACTIVITY LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT OXYGEN EVOLUTION LOW-COST ENERGY CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES PERFORMANCE OXIDE AEMWE anion exchange membrane electrocatalyst hydrogen production pure water