The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(16), P. 6702 - 6710
Published: April 11, 2024
The
electrocatalytic
reduction
of
CO2
(CO2RR)
to
high
market
value
HCOOH
is
highly
attractive
and
challenging
in
chemistry.
p-Block
metals
(Sn,
Bi,
In,
Pb,
Sb)
are
promising
candidates
trigger
formate
due
their
specific
stabilization
the
HCOO*
intermediate,
while
overpotential
low
selectivity
have
now
limited
its
practical
application.
Herein,
we
rationally
designed
a
series
p-block
single
atom
anchored
MoS2
monolayer
catalysts
for
efficient
electroreduction
by
DFT
methods.
systematic
thermal
evaluation
demonstrates
that
Sn,
Sb,
Tl,
Bi
atoms
could
be
atomically
dispersed
on
1T-MoS2
with
stability
potentially
synthesized
experiment.
We
reveal
catalytic
CO2RR
activity
metal
correlated
degree
charge
transfer
between
substrate,
higher
distribution
induced
stronger
interaction
HCOO
intermediate.
Among
six
concept
SACs,
Sb-
Bi-atom-supported
identified
as
most
produce
HCOOH,
offering
excellent
energy
efficiency
against
hydrogen
evolution
reaction.
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.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(14)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
acidic
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
for
direct
formic
acid
(HCOOH)
production
holds
promise
in
meeting
the
carbon‐neutral
target,
yet
its
performance
is
hindered
by
competing
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Understanding
adsorption
strength
of
key
intermediates
electrolyte
indispensable
to
favor
RR
over
HER.
In
this
work,
high‐density
Sn
single
atom
catalysts
(SACs)
were
prepared
and
used
as
catalyst,
reveal
pH‐dependent
coverage
*CO
−
intermediatethat
enables
enhanced
towards
HCOOH
production.
At
pH=3,
SACs
could
deliver
a
high
Faradaic
efficiency
(90.8
%)
formation
corresponding
partial
current
density
up
−178.5
mA
cm
−2
.
detailed
situ
attenuated
total
reflection
Fourier
transform
infrared
(ATR‐FTIR)
spectroscopic
studies
that
favorable
alkaline
microenvironment
formed
near
surface
SACs,
even
electrolyte.
More
importantly,
intermediate
unravelled
which
turn
affects
competition
between
HER
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(13)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
production
of
formic
acid
via
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
may
serve
as
a
key
link
for
the
carbon
cycle
in
economy,
yet
its
practical
feasibility
is
largely
limited
by
quantity
and
concentration
product.
Here
we
demonstrate
continuous
at
M
an
industrial‐level
current
densities
(i.e.,
200
mA
cm
−2
)
300
h
on
membrane
electrode
assembly
using
scalable
lattice‐distorted
bismuth
catalysts.
optimized
catalysts
also
enable
Faradaic
efficiency
formate
94.2
%
highest
partial
density
1.16
A
,
reaching
rate
21.7
mmol
−1
.
To
assess
practicality
this
system,
perform
comprehensive
techno‐economic
analysis
life
assessment,
showing
that
our
approach
can
potentially
substitute
conventional
methyl
hydrolysis
industrial
production.
Furthermore,
resultant
serves
direct
fuel
air‐breathing
cells,
boasting
power
55
mW
exceptional
thermal
20.1
%.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(17), P. 8563 - 8631
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ionic
liquids
(ILs)
and
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
have
tremendous
potential
for
reactive
capture
of
CO
2
,
due
to
their
highly
properties,
including
a
wide
electrochemical
stability
window,
low
volatility,
high
solubility.
Green Carbon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 131 - 148
Published: April 17, 2024
The
excessive
consumption
of
fossil
fuels
increases
CO2
emissions,
and
the
consequent
greenhouse
effect
resulting
from
higher
levels
this
gas
in
atmosphere
has
a
significant
impact
on
environment
climate.
This
necessitated
development
environmentally
friendly
efficient
methods
for
conversion.
carbon
dioxide
electroreduction
reaction
(CO2RR),
which
is
driven
by
electricity
generated
renewable
energy
sources
(e.g.,
wind
solar)
to
convert
into
value-added
or
chemicals,
regarded
as
promising
prospective
path
toward
cycling.
Among
various
products,
formate,
with
its
relatively
simple
preparation
process,
broad
application
prospects,
can
be
used
fuel,
hydrogen
storage
material,
raw
material
downstream
chemicals.
Sn-based
oxide
electrocatalysts
have
advantages
being
inexpensive
nontoxic.
In
addition,
these
catalysts
offer
high
product
selectivity
are
electrochemical
reduction
formate.
review,
we
first
clarify
mechanisms
factors
that
influence
then
provide
some
examples
technologies
could
study
evolution
during
reaction.
particular,
focus
traditional
oxides
(SnO2)
novel
perovskite
been
developed
use
field
CO2RR
recent
years
considering
their
synthesis,
catalytic
performance,
optimization
strategies,
intrinsic
principles.
Finally,
current
challenges
opportunities
discussed.
perspectives
latest
trends
presented
review
expected
inspire
researchers
contribute
more
efforts
comprehensively
optimizing
performance
produce
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abstract
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
carbon
dioxide
to
formic
acid
is
a
promising
pathway
improve
CO
2
utilization
and
has
potential
applications
as
hydrogen
storage
medium.
In
this
work,
zero-gap
membrane
electrode
assembly
architecture
developed
for
the
direct
synthesis
from
dioxide.
key
technological
advancement
perforated
cation
exchange
membrane,
which,
when
utilized
in
forward
bias
bipolar
configuration,
allows
generated
at
interface
exit
through
anode
flow
field
concentrations
up
0.25
M.
Having
no
additional
interlayer
components
between
cathode
concept
positioned
leverage
currently
available
materials
stack
designs
ubiquitous
fuel
cell
H
electrolysis,
enabling
more
rapid
transition
scale
commercialization.
configuration
can
achieve
>75%
Faradaic
efficiency
<2
V
300
mA/cm
25
cm
cell.
More
critically,
55-hour
stability
test
200
shows
stable
voltage.
Technoeconomic
analysis
illustrate
path
towards
achieving
cost
parity
with
current
production
methods.
Journal of Energy Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
85, P. 455 - 480
Published: July 7, 2023
The
photoelectrochemical
conversion
of
CO2
into
value-added
products
emerges
as
an
attractive
approach
to
alleviate
climate
change.
One
the
main
challenges
in
deploying
this
technology
is,
however,
development
and
optimization
(photo)electrodes
photoelectrolyzers.
This
review
focuses
on
fabrication
processes,
structure,
characterization
(photo)electrodes,
covering
a
wide
range
techniques,
from
rudimentary
automated
processes.
work
also
highlights
most
relevant
features
with
special
emphasis
how
measure
optimize
them.
Finally,
article
analyses
integration
different
photoelectrolyzers
architectures,
analyzing
recent
research
that
comprises
photocathode,
photoanode,
photocathode-photoanode,
tandem
configurations
ideally
achieve
unbiased
systems.
Overall,
comprehensive
guidelines
are
provided
for
future
advancements
developing
effective
devices
conversion,
bridging
gap
towards
use
sunlight
unique
energy
input
practical
applications.