Experimental and Theoretical Insights into Single Atoms, Dual Atoms, and Sub‐Nanocluster Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction (CO2RR) to High‐Value Products
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(52)
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
conversion
into
valuable
chemicals
paves
the
way
for
realization
of
recycling.
Downsizing
catalysts
to
single‐atom
(SACs),
dual‐atom
(DACs),
and
sub‐nanocluster
(SNCCs)
has
generated
highly
active
selective
CO
transformation
reduced
products.
This
is
due
introduction
numerous
sites,
unsaturated
coordination
environments,
efficient
atom
utilization,
confinement
effect
compared
their
nanoparticle
counterparts.
Herein,
recent
Cu‐based
SACs
are
first
reviewed
newly
emerged
DACs
SNCCs
expanding
catalysis
electrocatalytic
reduction
RR)
high‐value
products
discussed.
Tandem
SAC–nanocatalysts
(NCs)
(SAC–NCs)
also
discussed
RR
Then,
non‐Cu‐based
SACs,
DACs,
SAC–NCs,
theoretical
calculations
various
transition‐metal
summarized.
Compared
previous
achievements
less‐reduced
products,
this
review
focuses
on
double
objective
achieving
full
increasing
selectivity
formation
rate
toward
C–C
coupled
with
additional
emphasis
stability
catalysts.
Finally,
through
combined
experimental
research,
future
outlooks
offered
further
develop
over
isolated
atoms
sub‐nanometal
clusters.
Language: Английский
Progress in Cu‐Based Catalyst Design for Sustained Electrocatalytic CO2 to C2+ Conversion
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
conversion
of
CO
2
into
valuable
multi‐carbon
(C
2+
)
products
using
Cu‐based
catalysts
has
attracted
significant
attention.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
recent
advances
in
catalyst
design
to
improve
C
selectivity
and
operational
stability.
It
begins
with
an
analysis
the
fundamental
reaction
pathways
for
formation,
encompassing
both
established
emerging
mechanisms,
which
offer
critical
insights
design.
In
situ
techniques,
essential
validating
these
by
real‐time
observation
intermediates
material
evolution,
are
also
introduced.
A
key
focus
this
is
placed
on
how
enhance
through
manipulation,
particularly
emphasizing
catalytic
site
construction
promote
C─C
coupling
via
increasing
*
coverage
optimizing
protonation.
Additionally,
challenge
maintaining
activity
under
conditions
discussed,
highlighting
reduction
active
charged
Cu
species
materials
reconstruction
as
major
obstacles.
To
address
these,
describes
strategies
preserve
sites
control
including
novel
utilization
mitigation
reconstruction.
By
presenting
developments
challenges
ahead,
aims
guide
future
conversion.
Language: Английский