Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. e9120112 - e9120112
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
holds
the
promise
of
both
overcoming
greenhouse
effect
and
synthesizing
a
wealth
chemicals.
CO2
toward
carbon-containing
products,
including
C1
products
(carbon
monoxide,
formic
acid,
etc),
C2
(ethylene,
ethanol,
etc.)
multi-carbon
(e.g.,
npropanol),
provides
beneficial
fuel
chemicals
for
industrial
production.
The
complexity
multi-proton
transfer
processes
difficulties
C-C
coupling
in
electrochemical
multi-carbon(C2+)
have
attracted
increasing
concerns
on
design
catalysts
comparison
with
those
products.
In
this
paper,
we
review
main
advances
syntheses
through
electrocatalytic
recent
years,
introduce
basic
principles
CO2RR,
detailly
elucidate
two
widely
accepted
mechanisms
reactions.
Among
abundant
nanomaterials,
copper-based
are
outstanding
preparation
CO2RR
attributing
to
effective
Regarding
different
selectivity
but
extensively
applied
catalysts,
classify
summarize
various
Cu-based
separating
diverse
where
modification
spatial
electronic
structures
is
increase
coverage
CO
or
lower
activation
energy
barrier
forming
CC
bond
form
key
intermediates
production
Challenges
prospects
involving
fundamental
development
also
proposed.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 29060 - 29068
Published: May 20, 2024
Highly
efficient
electrochemical
CO2-to-CO
conversion
is
a
promising
approach
for
achieving
carbon
neutrality.
While
nonmetallic
electrocatalysts
have
shown
potential
utilization
in
H-type
cells,
flow
cells
at
an
industrial
scale
remains
challenging.
In
this
study,
we
present
cost-effective
synthesis
strategy
preparing
ultrathin
2D
nanosheet
catalysts
through
simple
amine
functionalization.
The
optimized
catalyst,
NCNs-2.5,
demonstrates
exceptional
CO
selectivity
with
maximum
Faradaic
efficiency
of
98%
and
achieves
high
current
density
55
mA
cm-2
cell.
Furthermore,
the
catalyst
exhibits
excellent
long-term
stability,
operating
continuously
50
h
while
maintaining
above
90%.
superior
catalytic
activity
NCNs-2.5
attributed
to
presence
amine-N
active
sites
within
lattice
structure.
This
work
establishes
foundation
rational
design
as
sustainable
alternatives
metals
energy
systems.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 600 - 619
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
electrochemical
reduction
reaction
of
CO2
(eCO2RR)
to
chemicals
presents
a
viable
solution
for
addressing
climate
change
and
sustainable
manufacturing.
In
this
Review,
we
describe
the
recent
advancements
in
eCO2RR
multicarbon
(C2+)
production
from
aspects
catalyst
structure,
microenvironments,
mechanistic
understanding.
We
draw
experimental
theoretical
comparisons
between
systems
containing
bulk
highly
dispersed
metals,
alloys,
metal
compounds
recount
new
results
microenvironmental
impacts
as
well
catalytic
mechanism.
From
our
own
studies,
offer
some
viewpoints
on
electrocatalytic
mechanism
during
complex
multistep
proton-coupled
electron
transfers
propose
several
research
directions
unlocking
full
potential
scalable
industrial
CO2-to-C2+
conversion.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
Copper
(Cu)
is
the
most
promising
catalyst
for
electrochemical
CO
2
‐to‐C
2+
conversion,
whereas
performance
remains
below
practical
thresholds
due
to
high
energy
barrier
of
C−C
coupling
and
lack
effective
approaches
steer
reaction
pathway.
Recent
advances
show
that
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOF)
could
be
a
platform
as
support,
pre‐catalyst,
co‐catalyst
modify
electronic
structure
local
environment
Cu
catalysts
promoting
reduction
by
virtue
their
great
tunability
over
compositions
pore
architectures.
In
this
review,
we
discussed
general
design
principles,
catalytic
mechanisms,
achievements
MOF‐based
catalysts,
aiming
boost
refinement
steering
pathway
C
products.
The
fundamentals
challenges
are
first
introduced.
Then,
summarized
conceptions
from
three
aspects:
engineering
properties
Cu,
regulating
environment,
managing
site
exposure
mass
transport.
Further,
latest
progress
products
namely
Cu‐based
MOF,
MOF‐derived
Cu@MOF
hybrid
discussed.
Finally,
future
research
opportunities
strategies
suggested
innovate
rational
advanced
electrifying
transformation.
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(4), P. 259 - 279
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
After
the
Industrial
Revolution,
ever-increasing
atmospheric
CO2
concentration
has
resulted
in
significant
problems
for
human
beings.
Nearly
all
countries
world
are
actively
taking
measures
to
fight
carbon
neutrality.
In
recent
years,
negative
emission
technologies
have
attracted
much
attention
due
their
ability
reduce
or
recycle
excess
atmosphere.
This
review
summarizes
state-of-the-art
technologies,
from
artificial
enhancement
of
natural
sink
technology
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods
capture,
as
well
utilization
and
conversion.
Finally,
we
expound
on
challenges
outlook
improving
accelerate
pace
achieving
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(52)
Published: Aug. 20, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO
2
RR)
driven
by
renewable
energy
shows
great
promise
in
mitigating
and
potentially
reversing
the
devastating
effects
of
anthropogenic
climate
change
environmental
degradation.
The
simultaneous
synthesis
energy‐dense
chemicals
can
meet
global
demand
while
decoupling
emissions
from
economic
growth.
However,
development
CO
RR
technology
faces
challenges
catalyst
discovery
device
optimization
that
hinder
their
industrial
implementation.
In
this
contribution,
a
comprehensive
overview
current
state
research
is
provided,
starting
with
background
motivation
for
technology,
followed
fundamentals
evaluated
metrics.
Then
underlying
design
principles
electrocatalysts
are
discussed,
emphasizing
structure–performance
correlations
advanced
electrochemical
assembly
cells
increase
selectivity
throughput.
Finally,
review
looks
to
future
identifies
opportunities
innovation
mechanism
discovery,
material
screening
strategies,
assemblies
move
toward
carbon‐neutral
society.
Materials Reports Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 100177 - 100177
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
CO
2
electroreduction
Large-scale
electrolyzer
Flow
channel
Gas
diffusion
electrode
Ion
exchange
membrane
A
B
S
T
R
C
(CO
ER)
to
high
value-added
chemicals
is
considered
as
a
promising
technology
achieve
sustainable
carbon
neutralization.By
virtue
of
the
progressive
research
in
recent
years
aiming
at
design
and
understanding
catalytic
materials
electrolyte
systems,
ER
performance
(such
current
density,
selectivity,
stability,
conversion,
etc.)
has
been
continually
increased.Unfortunately,
there
relatively
little
attention
paid
large-scale
electrolyzers,
which
stand
just
one
obstacle,
alongside
series-parallel
integration,
challenging
practical
application
this
infant
technology.In
review,
latest
progress
on
structures
low-temperature
electrolyzers
scale-up
studies
was
systematically
overviewed.The
influence
configurations,
such
flow
design,
gas
(GDE)
ion
(IEM),
further
discussed.The
review
could
provide
inspiration
for
so
accelerate
industrial
technology.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(32)
Published: April 25, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
conversion
technologies
have
become
new
favorites
for
addressing
environmental
and
energy
issues,
especially
with
direct
electrocatalytic
reduction
of
CO
(ECO
RR)
alkali
metal‐CO
(M–CO
batteries
as
representatives.
They
are
poised
to
create
economic
drivers
while
also
paving
the
way
a
cleaner
more
sustainable
future
humanity.
Although
still
far
from
practical
application,
ECO
RR
has
been
intensively
investigated
over
last
few
years,
some
achievements.
In
stark
contrast,
M–CO
batteries,
aqueous
hybrid
offer
potential
combine
storage
into
an
integrated
system,
but
their
research
is
in
early
stages.
This
article
gives
insightful
review,
comparison,
analysis
recent
advances
illustrating
similarities
differences,
aiming
advance
development
innovation.
Considering
crucial
role
well‐designed
functional
materials
facilitating
special
attention
paid
rational
design
strategies
components,
such
electrodes/catalysts,
electrolytes,
membranes/separators,
at
industrial
level
impact
on
conversion.
Moreover,
perspectives
suggestions
presented
facilitate
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(47)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
The
electrochemical
CO
2
(eCO
)‐to‐multicarbon
conversion
with
higher
value
is
regarded
as
a
potential
way
to
promote
the
transformation
of
industrial
production
and
green
balance
carbon
cycle.
Recently,
series
advances
have
been
achieved
in
progress
eCO
‐to‐multicarbon
conversion,
including
in‐depth
exploration
coupling
mechanisms,
up‐to‐date
development
characterization
techniques,
novel
interdisciplinary
design
strategies
catalysts
electrolytic
systems.
Therefore,
it
essential
systematically
overview
from
fundamentals
industrialization,
compensating
for
limited
insufficient
reviews
that
reported.
To
fill
aforementioned
research
gap,
this
focused
on
industrialization.
First,
possible
catalytic
mechanisms
are
accordingly
summarized
order
reduction,
small
molecule‐coupled
tandem
conversion.
Second,
situ
technologies
assisting
rationalization
presented.
Third,
optimizing
systems
briefly
classified
advance
industrialization
process.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
further
reasonably
proposed,
aiming
offer
insights
following
work
field.
EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(7)
Published: April 27, 2023
Abstract
In
view
of
global
energy
transition
and
environmental
issues,
electrochemical
conversion
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
to
high
value‐added
chemicals
by
using
clean
renewable
electricity,
as
an
advanced
capture,
utilization
storage
(CCUS)
technology,
demonstrates
a
promising
approach
reach
the
neutrality
with
additional
economic
benefits
well.
Over
past
decade,
various
new
valid
catalysts
in
CO
reduction
(ECO2R)
have
been
designed
intensively
investigated.
Unfortunately,
constructing
appropriate
ECO2R
electrolyzer
rate
long‐term
stability
unleash
full
potential
electrocatalysts
remains
recognized
challenge,
especially
it
has
not
yet
attracted
attention.
This
review
summarizes
progress
reactor
their
corresponding
structure
characteristics/
performance.
Besides,
current
challenges
bottlenecks
CO2RR
are
discussed.
We
aim
introduce
advances
detail
offer
enlightenment
for
large‐scale
industrial
application
ECO2R.
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