Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(46)
Published: June 7, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
provides
a
promising
approach
for
sustainable
chemical
fuel
production
of
carbon
neutrality.
Neutral
and
alkaline
electrolytes
are
predominantly
employed
in
the
current
electrolysis
system,
but
with
striking
drawbacks
(bi)carbonate
3
2−
/HCO
−
)
formation
crossover
due
to
rapid
thermodynamically
favourable
between
hydroxide
(OH
,
resulting
low
utilization
efficiency
short‐lived
catalysis.
Very
recently,
RR
acidic
media
can
effectively
address
issue;
however,
competing
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
is
more
kinetically
electrolytes,
which
dramatically
reduces
conversion
efficiency.
Thus,
it
big
challenge
suppress
HER
accelerate
RR.
In
this
review,
we
begin
by
summarizing
recent
progress
electrolysis,
discussing
key
factors
limiting
application
electrolytes.
We
then
systematically
discuss
addressing
strategies
including
electrolyte
microenvironment
modulation,
alkali
cations
adjusting,
surface/interface
functionalization,
nanoconfinement
structural
design,
novel
electrolyzer
exploitation.
Finally,
new
challenges
perspectives
suggested.
believe
timely
review
arouse
researchers′
attention
crossover,
inspire
insights
solve
“alkalinity
problem”
enable
as
technology.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Photo/electro-catalytic
CO2
reduction
into
high-value
products
are
promising
strategies
for
addressing
both
environmental
problems
and
energy
crisis.
Duo
to
their
advantageous
visible
light
absorption
ability,
adjustable
optic/electronic
properties,
definite
active
center,
post-modification
capability,
excellent
stability,
porphyrin-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
attractive
photo/electro-catalysts
towards
reduction.
In
this
review,
the
research
progress
of
COFs
photo/electro-catalytic
is
summarized
including
design
principles,
catalytic
performance,
reaction
mechanism.
addition,
review
also
presents
some
challenges
prospects
application
in
reduction,
laying
base
fundamental
efforts.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(46)
Published: June 7, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
provides
a
promising
approach
for
sustainable
chemical
fuel
production
of
carbon
neutrality.
Neutral
and
alkaline
electrolytes
are
predominantly
employed
in
the
current
electrolysis
system,
but
with
striking
drawbacks
(bi)carbonate
3
2−
/HCO
−
)
formation
crossover
due
to
rapid
thermodynamically
favourable
between
hydroxide
(OH
,
resulting
low
utilization
efficiency
short‐lived
catalysis.
Very
recently,
RR
acidic
media
can
effectively
address
issue;
however,
competing
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
is
more
kinetically
electrolytes,
which
dramatically
reduces
conversion
efficiency.
Thus,
it
big
challenge
suppress
HER
accelerate
RR.
In
this
review,
we
begin
by
summarizing
recent
progress
electrolysis,
discussing
key
factors
limiting
application
electrolytes.
We
then
systematically
discuss
addressing
strategies
including
electrolyte
microenvironment
modulation,
alkali
cations
adjusting,
surface/interface
functionalization,
nanoconfinement
structural
design,
novel
electrolyzer
exploitation.
Finally,
new
challenges
perspectives
suggested.
believe
timely
review
arouse
researchers′
attention
crossover,
inspire
insights
solve
“alkalinity
problem”
enable
as
technology.
