Electrochemical Solid-State Electrolyte Reactors: Configurations, Applications, and Future Prospects

• Solid-state electrolyte reactors enable direct synthesis of high-purity fuels and chemicals without traditional purification steps. • The perspective systematically summarizes core components, variable configurations, and distinct electrochemical reaction mechanisms of different chambers. • Applications span sustainable organic acid synthesis, H2O2 and ethanol production, ammonia synthesis, carbon capture, lithium recovery, and tandem strategies. • Future prospects include advanced cell stack designs and industrial-scale deployment for environmental remediation and clean energy conversion.