Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract
Metal-free
carbon,
as
the
most
representative
heterogeneous
metal-free
catalysts,
have
received
considerable
interests
in
electro-
and
thermo-catalytic
reactions
due
to
their
impressive
performance
sustainability.
Over
past
decade,
well-designed
carbon
catalysts
with
tunable
structures
heteroatom
groups
coupled
various
characterization
techniques
proposed
numerous
reaction
mechanisms.
However,
active
sites,
key
intermediate
species,
precise
structure–activity
relationships
dynamic
evolution
processes
of
are
still
rife
controversies
monotony
limitation
used
experimental
methods.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
extensive
efforts
on
model
since
2000s,
particularly
overcome
influences
material
structure
limitations
catalysis.
Using
both
nanomolecule
bulk
model,
real
contribution
each
alien
defect
edge
configuration
a
series
fundamentally
important
reactions,
such
thermocatalytic
electrocatalytic
were
systematically
studied.
Combined
situ
techniques,
isotope
labeling
size
control,
detailed
mechanisms,
2D
rate-determining
steps
revealed
at
molecular
level.
Furthermore,
outlook
catalysis
has
also
been
work.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 5082 - 5112
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
systematically
introduces
how
to
regulate
the
electronic
structure
and
geometric
configuration
of
atomic
catalysts
achieve
high-efficiency
electrocatalysis
performances
by
analyzing
detailed
electrocatalytic
applications
mechanisms.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(34)
Published: July 27, 2023
Abstract
The
efficient
conversion
of
CO
2
to
value‐added
products
represents
one
the
most
attractive
solutions
mitigate
climate
change
and
tackle
associated
environmental
issues.
In
particular,
electrochemical
reduction
fuels
chemicals
has
garnered
tremendous
interest
over
last
decades.
Among
all
from
reduction,
formic
acid
is
considered
economically
vital
products.
P‐block
metals
(especially
Bi,
Sn,
In,
Pb)
have
been
extensively
investigated
recognized
as
catalytic
materials
for
electroreduction
formate.
Despite
remarkable
progress,
future
implementation
this
technology
at
industrial‐scale
hinges
on
ability
solve
remaining
roadblocks.
review,
current
research
status,
challenges,
prospects
p‐block
metal‐based
catalysts
primarily
formate
are
comprehensively
reviewed.
rational
design
nanostructure
engineering
these
metal
optimization
their
performances
discussed
in
detail.
Subsequently,
recent
progress
development
state‐of‐the‐art
operando
characterization
techniques
together
with
advanced
cells
uncover
intrinsic
catalysis
mechanism
discussed.
Lastly,
a
perspective
directions
including
tackling
critical
challenges
realize
its
early
industrial
presented.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(2), P. 1423 - 1434
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Cu-based
catalysts
hold
promise
for
electrifying
CO2
to
produce
methane,
an
extensively
used
fuel.
However,
the
activity
and
selectivity
remain
insufficient
due
lack
of
catalyst
design
principles
steer
complex
reduction
pathways.
Herein,
we
develop
a
concept
carbon-supported
Cu
by
regulating
active
sites'
atomic-scale
structures
engineering
carbon
support's
mesoscale
architecture.
This
aims
provide
favorable
local
reaction
microenvironment
selective
pathway
methane.
In
situ
X-ray
absorption
Raman
spectroscopy
analyses
reveal
dynamic
reconstruction
nitrogen
hydroxyl-immobilized
Cu3
(N,OH-Cu3)
clusters
derived
from
atomically
dispersed
Cu–N3
sites
under
realistic
conditions.
The
N,OH-Cu3
possess
moderate
*CO
adsorption
affinity
low
barrier
hydrogenation,
enabling
intrinsically
CO2-to-CH4
compared
C–C
coupling
with
high
energy
barrier.
Importantly,
block
copolymer-derived
fiber
support
interconnected
mesopores
is
constructed.
unique
long-range
mesochannels
offer
H2O-deficient
prolong
transport
path
CO
intermediate,
which
could
suppress
hydrogen
evolution
favor
deep
toward
methane
formation.
Thus,
newly
developed
consisting
in
constructed
embedded
into
bicontinuous
achieved
unprecedented
Faradaic
efficiency
74.2%
at
industry-level
current
density
300
mA
cm–2.
work
explores
effective
concepts
steering
desirable
pathways
interfacial
catalytic
systems
via
modulating
site
atomic
level
pore
architectures
supports
on
create
microenvironments.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: May 19, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
into
value‐added
chemicals
with
two
or
more
carbons
(C
2+
is
a
promising
strategy
that
cannot
only
mitigate
anthropogenic
CO
emissions
but
also
reduce
the
excessive
dependence
on
fossil
feedstocks.
In
recent
years,
atomically
dispersed
metal
catalysts
(ADCs),
including
single‐atom
(SACs),
dual‐atom
(DACs),
and
single‐cluster
(SCCs),
emerged
as
attractive
candidates
for
fixation
reactions
due
to
their
unique
properties,
such
maximum
utilization
active
sites,
tunable
electronic
structure,
efficient
elucidation
catalytic
mechanism,
etc.
This
review
provides
an
overview
significant
progress
in
synthesis
characterization
ADCs
utilized
photocatalytic,
electrocatalytic,
thermocatalytic
toward
high‐value
C
compounds.
To
provide
insights
designing
chemical
originating
from
,
key
factors
influence
activity
selectivity
are
highlighted.
Finally,
relevant
challenges
opportunities
discussed
inspire
new
ideas
generation
‐based
products
over
ADCs.
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.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(48)
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
reduction
reaction
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
RR)
has
gained
significant
attention
as
a
promising
approach
to
mitigate
emissions
and
generate
valuable
chemicals
fuels.
However,
the
practical
application
CO
RR
been
hindered
by
lack
efficient
selective
electrocatalysts,
particularly
produce
multi‐carbon
(C
2+
)
products.
Nature
serves
an
ideal
source
inspiration
for
development
biological
organisms
can
efficiently
catalyze
same
possess
robust
structures
that
are
inherently
scaling.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
in
nature‐inspired
design
electrocatalysts
C
products
summarized
categorized
based
on
their
source,
including
coordination
sphere
metalloenzymes
cascade
reactions
within
enzyme,
well
local
environment.
importance
understanding
fundamental
mechanisms
different
contexts
between
nature
technological
process
is
highlighted,
with
aim
improve
