Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
conversion
of
CO
2
to
formic
acid
(HCOOH)
represents
a
promising
approach
for
storing
renewable
energy
and
addressing
the
challenges
hydrogen
storage
transportation.
Palladium
(Pd)
is
only
known
metal
capable
achieving
this
process
at
nearly
zero
overpotential.
However,
its
practical
applications
are
severely
limited
by
evolution
reaction
(HER)
competition
poisoning.
Bimetallic
alloys,
especially
intermetallics
with
ordered
structures,
offer
an
effective
way
optimize
performance
due
their
unique
catalytic
properties.
Here,
PdBi
alloys
synthesized
structures
adjustable
ratios
active
sites
efficient
electroreduction
HCOOH.
The
o
‐PdBi
alloy
effectively
suppresses
both
HER
production
during
reduction
process,
≈95%
HCOOH
selectivity
across
wide
range
current
densities
excellent
stability
industrial‐level
densities.
Additionally,
structure
facilitates
high
maintenance
while
mitigating
overpotential,
resulting
in
cell
voltage
2.65
V
200
mA
cm
−2
.
These
findings
provide
pathway
application
Pd‐based
catalysts
electroreduction.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Population
growth,
urbanization,
industrialization,
and
increased
socioeconomic
activities
have
escalated
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
formation
concentration
in
the
atmosphere.
Increased
generation
release
of
CO2
into
atmosphere
exacerbates
global
warming
impedes
environmental
sustainability.
One
strategies
to
combat
unpleasant
impact
is
conversion
useful
products.
This
study
reviews
benefits,
drawbacks,
recommendations
for
effectively
utilizing
conventional,
hybrid,
novel
technologies
converting
energy
chemical
The
deficiencies
noticed
with
chemical,
thermal,
biological,
catalytic
(CTs)
necessitated
use
hybrid
such
as
biochemical,
electrochemical,
photocatalytic,
plasma
chemical.
posits
that
development
deployment
CTs
like
bio-electrochemical,
photo-electrochemical,
artificial
photosynthesis
will
advance
research
domain
revolutionize
product
formation.
transformation
renewable
fuels
methane,
syngas,
C2
products
methanol,
formic
acid,
dimethyl
carbonate,
oxygenates,
formaldehyde,
hydrocarbons
is,
eco-friendly,
reduces
air
pollution,
mitigates
climate
change,
supports
security,
provides
valuable
feedstocks
industries.
recommends
optimization
process
parameters
reactor
design
configurations,
funding,
provision
regulatory
framework
support,
partnerships
among
academia,
industry
players,
government
agencies
achieve
cost
reduction,
reduce
impacts,
drawbacks
associated
CTs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Abstract
Formic
acid
(FA)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
candidate
for
hydrogen
energy
storage
due
to
its
favorable
properties
such
low
toxicity,
flammability,
and
high
volumetric
capacity
under
ambient
conditions.
Recent
analyses
have
suggested
that
FA
produced
by
electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
reduction
reaction
(eCO
RR)
using
low‐carbon
electricity
exhibits
lower
fugitive
(H
emissions
global
warming
potential
(GWP)
during
the
H
carrier
production,
transportation
processes
compared
those
of
other
alternatives
like
methanol,
methylcyclohexane,
ammonia.
eCO
RR
can
enable
industrially
relevant
current
densities
without
need
pressures,
temperatures,
or
auxiliary
sources.
However,
widespread
implementation
is
hindered
requirement
highly
stable
selective
catalysts.
Herein,
aim
explore
evaluate
catalyst
engineering
in
designing
nanostructured
catalysts
facilitate
economically
viable
production
FA.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
This
review
explores
the
latest
developments
in
CO
2
electroreduction
based
systems,
including
coupling
reaction
co-reduction
cascade
and
integrated
capture
conversion
systems.
Precision Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 229 - 238
Published: April 30, 2024
Hydrogen
economy,
which
proposes
employing
hydrogen
to
replace
or
supplement
the
current
fossil-fuel-based
energy
economy
system,
is
widely
accepted
as
future
scheme
for
sustainable
and
green
development
of
human
society.
While
has
shown
tremendous
potential,
associated
challenges
with
production
storage
remain
significant
barriers
wide
applications.
In
light
this
consideration,
integration
through
electrocatalysis
direct
chemical
media
emerged
a
potential
solution
these
challenges.
Specifically,
electrocatalysis,
CO2
H2O
can
be
converted
into
methanol
formic
acid,
while
N2
NOx
along
transformed
ammonia,
streamlining
scheme.
Perspective,
we
provide
an
overview
recent
developments
in
technology.
Additionally,
briefly
discuss
general
properties
corresponding
strategies
via
electrolysis
media.
Finally,
conclude
by
offering
insights
perspectives
field,
anticipating
that
successful
advancement
such
technology
will
propel
toward
practical
implementation.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
offers
a
promising
approach
to
close
the
carbon
cycle
and
reduce
reliance
on
fossil
fuels.
However,
traditional
decoupled
RR
processes
involve
energy‐intensive
capture,
conversion,
product
separation,
which
increases
operational
costs.
Here,
we
report
development
of
bismuth‐poly(ionic
liquid)
(Bi‐PIL)
hybrid
catalyst
that
exhibits
exceptional
electrocatalytic
performance
for
conversion
formate.
The
Bi‐PIL
achieves
over
90%
Faradaic
efficiency
formate
wide
potential
range,
even
at
low
15%
v/v
concentrations
typical
industrial
flue
gas.
biphenyl
in
PIL
backbone
affords
hydrophobicity
while
maintaining
high
ionic
conductivity,
effectively
mitigating
flooding
issues.
layer
plays
crucial
role
as
concentrator
co‐catalyst
accelerates
kinetics.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
catalysts
solid‐state
electrolyte
(SSE)
electrolyzer
continuous
direct
production
pure
formic
acid
solutions
from
Techno‐economic
analysis
suggests
this
integrated
process
can
produce
significantly
reduced
cost
compared
approaches.
This
work
presents
strategy
overcome
challenges
associated
with
low‐concentration
utilization
streamline
valuable
liquid
fuels
chemicals
.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 8, 2024
Abstract
A
considerable
challenge
in
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
to
produce
high‐value‐added
chemicals
comes
from
the
adsorption
and
activation
of
form
intermediates.
Herein,
an
amino‐induced
spillover
strategy
aimed
at
significantly
enhancing
capabilities
CdS
supported
on
N‐doped
mesoporous
hollow
carbon
sphere
(NH
−CdS/NMHCS)
for
highly
efficient
RR
is
presented.
The
prepared
NH
−CdS/NMHCS
exhibits
a
high
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE
)
exceeding
90%
−0.8
−1.1
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(RHE)
with
highest
FE
95%
−0.9
RHE
H
cell.
Additional
experimental
theoretical
investigations
demonstrate
that
alkaline
−NH
group
functions
as
potent
trapping
site,
effectively
adsorbing
acidic
,
subsequently
triggering
CdS.
amino
modification‐induced
spillover,
combined
electron
redistribution
between
NMHCS,
not
only
readily
achieves
spontaneous
*
COOH
but
also
greatly
reduces
energy
required
conversion
intermediate,
thus
endowing
improved
kinetics
reduced
overpotential
‐to‐CO
conversion.
It
believed
this
research
can
provide
valuable
insights
into
development
electrocatalysts
superior
application.