Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Carbon
dioxide
electroreduction
reaction
(CO
2
RR)
offers
a
pathway
to
convert
CO
into
valuable
multicarbon
products
(C
2+
),
potential
clean
energy,
and
chemical
vectors,
using
renewable
electricity.
Copper
catalysts
are,
so
far,
the
most
selective
in
this
process,
but
still
face
challenges
such
as
high
overpotentials
insufficient
selectivity
stability
when
used
alone.
One
strategy
tackle
these
is
use
of
Cu‐based
tandem
structures,
which
incorporate
tailored
sites
drive
segment
RR
reaction,
more
favorable
way,
within
same
electrode.
Recent
examples
have
shown
how
Cu‐tandem
can
lead
voltage
savings
improvements
selectivity.
This
review
analyses
various
catalysts,
focusing
on
alloys,
heterostructures
(especially
highlighting
role
polymer
coatings
achieving
effects
through
environmental
control),
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs).
It
covers
synthetic
strategies
achieve
tandem‐enabling
configurations
their
suggested
impact
mechanisms
performance
improvement
toward
C
electrosynthesis.
The
concludes
by
offering
roadmap
design
efficient
electrodes
for
CO₂RR
beyond.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 1468 - 1479
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Doping
engineering
has
enabled
the
construction
of
homogeneous
and
abundant
atomic-level
catalytic
sites
for
photocatalytic
CO2
reduction
with
improved
selectivity
target
product.
However,
little
is
known
about
effect
spatial
position
heteroatoms
on
activity
semiconductors
toward
reduction.
Herein,
uniform
Cu
doping
into
bulk
phase
hollow
CdS
cubes
(HCC)
onto
surface
HCC,
denoted
as
Cu/HCC
HCC@Cu,
respectively,
are
prepared
by
tuning
introduction
order
sources.
Experimental
analysis
shows
that
both
methods
can
promote
separation
migration
photoinduced
charge
carriers
in
CdS.
Notably,
HCC@Cu
leads
to
much
better
proton
H2
production
performance
but
lower
efficiency
compared
bare
In
sharp
contrast,
enhances
CO2-to-CO
conversion
while
mitigating
evolution.
This
should
be
ascribed
smaller
overpotential
saturated
system
than
Ar
system.
addition,
atoms
shifts
d
band
center
upward
near
Fermi
energy
level,
which
promotes
adsorption
activation
These
results
indicate
photoelectrons
a
prolonged
lifetime
preferably
reduce
molecules
rather
protons.
The
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculation
show
desorption
CO*,
adaptable
sulfur
vacancies
(Vs)
produced
situ
techniques
stimulate
formation
CO*
intermediates,
resulting
high
CO.
work
reveals
different
heteroatom
locations
will
provide
reference
design
efficient
photocatalysts
fine
structure.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
synthesis
of
C–N
coupling
compounds
from
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
species
not
only
offers
an
effective
avenue
to
achieve
carbon
neutrality
reduce
environmental
pollution,
but
also
establishes
a
route
synthesize
valuable
chemicals,
such
as
urea,
amide,
amine.
This
innovative
approach
expands
the
application
range
product
categories
beyond
simple
carbonaceous
in
reduction,
which
is
becoming
rapidly
advancing
field.
review
summarizes
research
progress
urea
synthesis,
using
N
,
NO
−
3
species,
explores
emerging
trends
electrosynthesis
amide
amine
nitrogen
species.
Additionally,
future
opportunities
this
field
are
highlighted,
including
amino
acids
other
containing
bonds,
anodic
reactions
water
oxidation,
catalytic
mechanism
corresponding
reactions.
critical
captures
insights
aimed
at
accelerating
development
electrochemical
reactions,
confirming
superiority
method
over
traditional
techniques.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogen
is
one
of
the
most
important
energy
alternatives
to
conventional
fossil‐based
fuel.
Solar
based
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
(PHE)
a
salient
approach
produce
fuel
but
its
efficiency
generally
limited
by
sluggish
and
energy‐unfavorable
oxidation
reaction.
Meanwhile,
waste
treatment
has
become
worldwide
problem
clean
highly
demanded
avoid
vast
greenhouse
emission
currently.
Inspiringly,
PHE
can
be
effectively
coupled
with
favorable
photooxidation
many
wastes,
which
kills
two
birds
stone.
In
this
review,
recent
progress
in
presented,
where
typical
solid,
liquid,
gas
wastes
have
been
briefly
discussed.
Focusing
on
understanding
complicated
reaction
mechanism
revelation
products,
cutting‐edge
techniques
for
photophysics
surface
chemistry
characterization
analyzed,
are
imperative
facilitate
following
investigation.
Finally,
developing
trend
existing
issues
current
research
also
discussed
detail
so
that
holistic
blueprint
portrayed
accelerate
their
application
realistic
world.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(24)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Copper‐based
bimetallic
heterojunction
catalysts
facilitate
the
deep
electrochemical
reduction
of
CO
2
(eCO
RR)
to
produce
high‐value‐added
organic
compounds,
which
hold
significant
promise.
Understanding
influence
copper
interactions
with
other
metals
on
adsorption
strength
various
intermediates
is
crucial
as
it
directly
impacts
reaction
selectivity.
In
this
review,
an
overview
formation
mechanism
catalytic
products
in
eCO
RR
provided
and
highlight
uniqueness
copper‐based
catalysts.
By
considering
different
metals'
tendencies
toward
intermediates,
are
classified,
including
copper,
into
four
categories.
The
significance
advantages
constructing
then
discussed
delve
research
findings
current
development
status
types
Finally,
insights
offered
design
strategies
for
future
high‐performance
electrocatalysts,
aiming
contribute
multi‐carbon
fuels
high
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
A
breakthrough
in
manufacturing
procedures
often
enables
people
to
obtain
the
desired
functional
materials.
For
field
of
energy
conversion,
designing
and
constructing
catalysts
with
high
cost‐effectiveness
is
urgently
needed
for
commercial
requirements.
Herein,
molten
salt‐assisted
synthesis
(MSAS)
strategy
emphasized,
which
combines
advantages
traditional
solid
liquid
phase
catalysts.
It
not
only
provides
sufficient
kinetic
accessibility,
but
effectively
controls
size,
morphology,
crystal
plane
features
product,
thus
possessing
promising
application
prospects.
Specifically,
selection
role
salt
system,
as
well
mechanism
assistance
are
analyzed
depth.
Then,
creation
catalyst
by
MSAS
electrochemical
conversion
related
introduced
detail.
Finally,
key
problems
countermeasures
faced
breakthroughs
discussed
look
forward
future.
Undoubtedly,
this
systematical
review
insights
here
will
promote
comprehensive
understanding
further
stimulate
generation
new
efficiency
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
Abstract
The
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
is
a
promising
approach
to
achieving
sustainable
electrical‐to‐chemical
energy
conversion
and
storage
while
decarbonizing
the
emission‐heavy
industry.
carbon‐supported,
nitrogen‐coordinated,
atomically
dispersed
metal
sites
are
effective
catalysts
for
generation
due
their
high
activity,
selectivity,
earth
abundance.
Here,
we
discuss
progress,
challenges,
opportunities
designing
engineering
atomic
from
single
dual
sites.
Engineering
using
nitrogen‐doped
carbon
model
was
highlighted
exclusively
study
effect
of
particle
sizes,
contents,
M−N
bond
structures
in
form
MN
4
moieties
on
catalytic
activity
selectivity.
structure‐property
correlation
analyzed
by
combining
experimental
results
with
theoretical
calculations
uncover
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
dual‐metal
site
catalysts,
inheriting
merits
single‐metal
sites,
have
emerged
as
new
frontier
potentially
enhanced
properties.
Designing
optimal
could
offer
additional
alter
surface
adsorption
various
intermediates,
thus
breaking
scaling
relationship
limitation
activity‐stability
trade‐off.
RR
electrolysis
flow
reactors
discussed
provide
insights
into
electrolyzer
design
improved
utilization,
kinetics,
mass
transport.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 400027 - 400027
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Electrochemical
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
high-value
chemicals
and
fuels
driven
by
electricity
derived
from
renewable
energy
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
strategy
to
achieve
neutrality
create
sustainable
energy.
Particularly
the
viewpoint
product
values
economic
viability,
selective
CO2
reduction
formic
acid/formate
shown
great
promise.
Palladium
(Pd)
demonstrated
only
metal
that
can
produce
perfectly
near
equilibrium
potential;
yet,
it
still
suffers
CO
poisoning,
poor
stability
competitive
pathway
at
high
overpotentials.
Herein,
recent
progress
Pd-based
electrocatalysts
for
electroreduction
their
mechanistic
understanding
are
reviewed.
First,
fundamentals
electrochemical
reaction
on
Pd
presented.
Then,
advances
in
rational
design
nanoscale
engineering
strategies
further
improving
activity
selectivity
product,
including
size
control,
morphology
shape
alloying,
heteroatom
doping,
surface-strain
engineering,
phase
discussed
perspectives
both
experimental
computational
aspects.
Finally,
we
discuss
pertinent
challenges
describe
future
prospects
opportunities
terms
development
electrocatalysts,
electrolyzers
characterization
techniques
this
research
field.
