Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Abstract
Electrochemical
reduction
of
CO
2
(CO
R)
to
formic
acid
upgrades
waste
;
however,
up
now,
chemical
and
structural
changes
the
electrocatalyst
have
often
led
deterioration
performance
over
time.
Here,
we
find
that
alloying
p-block
elements
with
differing
electronegativities
modulates
redox
potential
active
sites
stabilizes
them
throughout
extended
R
operation.
Active
Sn-Bi/SnO
surfaces
formed
in
situ
on
homogeneously
alloyed
Bi
0.1
Sn
crystals
stabilize
R-to-formate
pathway
2400
h
(100
days)
continuous
operation
at
a
current
density
100
mA
cm
−2
.
This
is
accompanied
by
Faradaic
efficiency
95%
an
overpotential
~
−0.65
V.
Operating
experimental
studies
as
well
computational
investigations
show
stabilized
offer
near-optimal
binding
energy
key
formate
intermediate
*OCHO.
Using
cation-exchange
membrane
electrode
assembly
device,
demonstrate
stable
production
concentrated
HCOO
–
solution
(3.4
molar,
15
wt%)
h.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(38), P. 20627 - 20648
Published: April 17, 2021
Abstract
The
electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO
2
RR)
provides
an
attractive
approach
to
convert
renewable
electricity
into
fuels
and
feedstocks
in
the
form
of
chemical
bonds.
Among
different
CO
RR
pathways,
conversion
is
considered
one
most
promising
candidate
reactions
because
its
high
technological
economic
feasibility.
Integrating
catalyst
electrolyte
design
with
understanding
catalytic
mechanism
will
yield
scientific
insights
promote
this
technology
towards
industrial
implementation.
Herein,
we
give
overview
recent
advances
challenges
for
selective
CO.
Multidimensional
engineering
are
also
summarized.
Furthermore,
studies
on
large‐scale
production
highlighted
facilitate
industrialization
.
To
conclude,
remaining
future
directions
application
generate
highlighted.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 5734 - 5749
Published: April 17, 2020
There
is
a
considerable
interest
in
the
development
of
photocatalytic
CO2
conversion
by
sunlight,
since
this
process
has
similarities
with
natural
photosynthesis
on
which
life
Earth
based.
At
moment,
most
efforts
field
have
been
aimed
at
increasing
productivity,
rather
than
control
product
distribution.
Particularly,
compounds
two
or
more
carbons
(C2+)
higher
added
value
methane,
carbon
monoxide,
formate,
are
typically
major
products
reduction.
This
review
focuses
those
reports
that
described
formation
atoms
reduction
either
H2O
as
H2
source
electrons
and
protons.
The
existing
literature
organized
according
to
main
factor
considered
be
responsible
for
selectivity
C2+
products,
including
photocatalyst
structuration,
nature
co-catalyst,
influence
defects,
effects
surface
plasmon
band.
Emphasis
made
remarking
current
empirical
knowledge
based
experimental
results
lack
predictive
capability
could
lead
efficient
systems
production.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(13), P. 6400 - 6408
Published: March 16, 2020
Selective
and
efficient
catalytic
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
value-added
fuels
feedstocks
provides
an
ideal
avenue
to
high-density
renewable
energy
storage.
An
impediment
enabling
deep
CO2
reduction
oxygenates
hydrocarbons
(e.g.,
C2+
compounds)
is
the
difficulty
coupling
carbon-carbon
bonds
efficiently.
Copper
in
+1
oxidation
state
has
been
thought
be
active
for
catalyzing
formation,
whereas
it
prone
being
reduced
Cu0
at
cathodic
potentials.
Here
we
report
that
catalysts
with
nanocavities
can
confine
intermediates
formed
situ,
which
turn
covers
local
catalyst
surface
thereby
stabilizes
Cu+
species.
Experimental
measurements
on
multihollow
cuprous
oxide
exhibit
a
Faradaic
efficiency
75.2
±
2.7%
partial
current
density
267
13
mA
cm-2
large
C2+-to-C1
ratio
∼7.2.
Operando
Raman
spectra,
conjunction
X-ray
absorption
studies,
confirm
species
as-designed
are
well
retained
during
reduction,
leads
marked
selectivity
rate.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(11)
Published: Dec. 13, 2019
Abstract
Selective
CO
2
reduction
to
formic
acid
or
formate
is
the
most
technologically
and
economically
viable
approach
realize
electrochemical
valorization.
Main
group
metal–based
(Sn,
Bi,
In,
Pb,
Sb)
nanostructured
materials
hold
great
promise,
but
are
still
confronted
with
several
challenges.
Here,
current
status,
challenges,
future
opportunities
of
main
for
reviewed.
Firstly,
fundamentals
presented,
including
technoeconomic
viability
different
products,
possible
reaction
pathways,
standard
experimental
procedure,
performance
figures
merit.
This
then
followed
by
detailed
discussions
about
types
electrocatalyst
materials,
an
emphasis
on
underlying
material
design
principles
promoting
activity,
selectivity,
stability.
Subsequently,
recent
efforts
flow
cells
membrane
electrode
assembly
reviewed
so
as
promote
density
well
mechanistic
studies
using
in
situ
characterization
techniques.
To
conclude
a
short
perspective
offered
directions
this
exciting
field.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(34)
Published: July 9, 2020
The
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2
RR)
is
of
great
importance
to
tackle
the
rising
concentration
in
atmosphere.
RR
can
be
driven
by
renewable
energy
sources,
producing
precious
chemicals
and
fuels,
with
implementation
this
process
largely
relying
on
development
low-cost
efficient
electrocatalysts.
Recently,
a
range
heterogeneous
potentially
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
containing
non-precious
metals
coordinated
earth-abundant
elements
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
RR.
Unfortunately,
real
catalytically
active
centers
key
factors
that
govern
catalytic
performance
these
SACs
remain
ambiguous.
Here,
ambiguity
addressed
developing
fundamental
understanding
RR-to-CO
SACs,
CO
accounts
major
product
from
SACs.
mechanism,
rate-determining
steps,
control
activity
selectivity
are
analyzed
both
experimental
theoretical
studies.
Then,
synthesis,
characterization,
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
future
pathways
highlighted
hope
guiding
design
promote
understand
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
49(6), P. 1887 - 1931
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
This
article
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
latest
progress,
challenges
and
recommended
future
research
related
to
metal-free
photocatalysts
for
hydrogen
productionviawater-splitting.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 977 - 985
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
The
carbon
balance
during
high-rate
CO2
reduction
in
flow
electrolyzers
was
rigorously
analyzed,
showing
that
consumption
should
be
taken
into
account
for
evaluating
catalytic
selectivity
of
gas
products.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(36)
Published: July 23, 2021
Atomically
dispersed
metal
catalysts
with
well-defined
structures
have
been
the
research
hotspot
in
heterogeneous
catalysis
because
of
their
high
atomic
utilization
efficiency,
outstanding
activity,
and
selectivity.
Dual-atomic-site
(DASCs),
as
an
extension
single-atom
(SACs),
recently
drawn
surging
attention.
The
DASCs
possess
higher
loading,
more
sophisticated
flexible
active
sites,
offering
chance
for
achieving
better
catalytic
performance,
compared
SACs.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
on
how
to
design
new
enhancing
energy
will
be
highlighted.
It
start
classification
marriage
two
kinds
homonuclear
heteronuclear
according
configuration
sites.
Then,
state-of-the-art
characterization
techniques
discussed.
Different
synthetic
methods
applications
various
reactions,
including
oxygen
reduction
reaction,
carbon
dioxide
monoxide
oxidation
others
followed.
Finally,
major
challenges
perspectives
provided.