ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 3042 - 3048
Published: May 30, 2024
The
membrane
electrode
assembly
(MEA)
electrolyzer
stands
out
as
the
most
practical
design
for
CO2
electrolysis.
However,
its
compact
configuration
poses
challenges
in
monitoring
internal
dynamic
behaviors
under
real
operating
conditions.
Here,
we
employ
operando
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS)
testing
and
distribution
of
relaxation
times
(DRT)
analysis
to
probe
complex
charge-transfer
mass-transport
processes
within
MEA
CO
conversion.
By
systematically
varying
electrolysis
parameters,
successfully
disentangle
parameter
dependencies
identify
specific
DRT
spectra.
Furthermore,
integrating
with
post-mortem
characterizations,
including
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
water
contact
angle
measurements,
reveals
that
obstructed
mass
transport
is
a
significant
factor
contributing
performance
failure
stability
test.
These
findings
emphasize
reliability
practicality
EIS-DRT
diagnosing
offer
promising
avenues
further
improvements
lifespan.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 7870 - 7907
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
structure–activity
relationship
of
ECO
2
RR,
provides
a
detailed
summary
advanced
materials
by
analyzing
electrocatalytic
applications
and
reaction
mechanisms,
discusses
challenges
in
both
devices.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5333 - 5342
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
in
acid
can
solve
alkalinity
issues
while
highly
corrosive
and
reductive
acidic
electrolytes
usually
cause
catalyst
degradation.
Inhibiting
degradation
is
crucial
for
the
stability
of
CO2RR.
Here,
we
reveal
microenvironment
changes
dynamic
Bi-based
catalysts
develop
a
pulse
chronoamperometry
(CA)
strategy
to
improve
In
situ
fluorescence
mappings
show
that
local
pH
from
neutral
acid,
Raman
spectra
evolution
interfacial
water
structures
microenvironment.
We
propose
surface
charge
properties
affect
competitive
adsorption
K+
protons,
thereby
causing
differences
CO2RR
intermediate
adsorption.
also
CA
reactivate
catalysts,
improved
by
2
orders
magnitude
100
h
operation,
which
higher
than
most
reports
on
This
work
gives
insights
how
affecting
CO2RR,
provides
guidance
designing
stable
electrolytes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(12), P. 6295 - 6321
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Developing
sophisticated
strategies
to
stabilize
oxidative
metal
catalysts
based
on
the
correlation
between
dynamic
oxidation
state
and
product
profile
is
favorable
for
efficient
electrochemical
CO
2
conversion.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 8050 - 8061
Published: May 8, 2024
The
direct
production
of
formate
from
CO2
over
Bi-based
catalysts
offers
a
promising
route
for
producing
important
chemicals
using
renewable
electricity.
Nevertheless,
limited
by
the
unstable
structure
and
states
under
electrochemical
conditions,
electroreduction
to
is
still
facing
trade-off
between
activity
stability,
especially
at
high
current
densities.
Herein,
we
reported
metal–carbon
interfacial
modulation
strategy
synthesize
cross-linked
defective
carbon-modified
Bi
nanoparticle
(Bi-DC)
catalyst
with
stable
spatial
unique
CO2-philic
hydrophobic
interface.
As
result,
Bi-DC
featured
remarkable
ability
in
near
neutral
electrolyte
(1
M
KHCO3)
was
even
comparable
CO2-to-formate
strongly
basic
systems,
along
partial
density
formation
rate
−378
mA
cm–2
7
mmol
h–1,
respectively.
Also,
it
achieved
electrolysis
120
h
0.4
A
membrane
electrode
assembly
reactor
operated
stably
an
industrial
large
5
A.
carbon
species
promoted
reconstruction
dispersion
active
component
Bi,
together
confinement
effect
that
facilitated
long-term
electrolysis.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(35)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
Although
anion
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzer
(AEMWE)
is
an
emerging
device
in
the
green
hydrogen
production
industry,
use
of
alkaline
electrolyte
tackles
practicality
due
to
issues
lowering
system
efficiency
and
environmental
impacts.
State‐of‐the‐art
technology
using
pure
as
advancing
overcome
current
challenges
AEMWE.
In
particular,
development
this
requires
a
comprehensive
evaluation
techno‐economic
aspects,
aiming
balance
innovation
with
cost
considerations.
This
involves
critical
advanced
catalysts,
membranes,
devices
designed
for
efficiency,
well
assessing
their
economic
viability
amidst
prevailing
technological
challenges.
review
delves
into
timely
technical
developing
water‐fed
AEMWE,
highlights
progress
research
prospects,
suggests
opportunities
AEMWE
technology.
also
emphasizes
importance
characterization
techniques
effective
analysis
context.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 13, 2024
Electrochemical
dehydrogenation
of
hydroxides
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
formation
high-valence
metal
active
sites
toward
5-hydroxymethylfurfural
oxidation
reaction
(HMFOR)
to
produce
value-added
chemical
2,5-furandicarboxylic
(FDCA).
Herein,
we
construct
benzoic
acid
ligand-hybridized
NiCo(OH)
Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(13)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
Conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
to
valuable
chemicals
and
feedstocks
through
electrochemical
reduction
holds
promise
for
achieving
neutrality
mitigating
global
warming.
C
2+
products
are
interest
due
their
higher
economic
value.
Since
the
CO
conversion
process
involves
multiple
steps,
tandem
catalytic
strategies
commonly
employed
in
design
reaction
RR)
catalysts
systems/reactors.
Among
diverse
that
capable
reducing
CO,
Cu
stands
out
more
efficiently
further
converting
products.
In
this
review,
emerging
Cu‐based
impact
on
RR
performance,
focusing
three
positional
relationships
summarized.
It
delves
into
integration
membrane
electrolyzers,
utilizing
catalyst‐coated
substrate
(CCS)
(CCM)
technologies.
Several
typical
examples
presented
illustrate
integration.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
applying
development
catalysts/systems,
as
well
device‐level
implementation
indicated.