Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
59(42), P. 18572 - 18577
Published: July 20, 2020
Abstract
Closing
the
anthropogenic
carbon
cycle
by
converting
CO
2
into
reusable
chemicals
is
an
attractive
solution
to
mitigate
rising
concentrations
of
in
atmosphere.
Herein,
we
prepared
Ni
metal
catalysts
ranging
size
from
single
atoms
over
100
nm
and
distributed
them
across
N‐doped
substrates
which
were
obtained
converted
zeolitic
imidazolate
frameworks
(ZIF).
The
results
show
variance
reduction
performance
with
size.
demonstrate
a
superior
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
for
selectivity
(ca.
97
%
at
−0.8
V
vs.
RHE),
while
4.1
nanoparticles
are
slightly
lower
93
%).
Further
increase
particle
37.2
allows
H
evolution
reaction
(HER)
compete
(CO
RR).
FE
towards
production
decreases
under
30
HER
70
%.
These
size‐dependent
various
sizes
catalysts.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(24)
Published: May 9, 2019
Abstract
CO
2
reduction
using
molecular
catalysts
is
a
key
area
of
study
for
achieving
electrical‐to‐chemical
energy
storage
and
feedstock
chemical
synthesis.
Compared
to
classical
metallic
solid‐state
catalysts,
these
often
result
in
high
performance
selectivity,
even
under
unfavorable
aqueous
environments.
This
review
considers
the
recent
state‐of‐the‐art
electroreduction
explains
observed
performance,
therefore
guiding
design
principles
next
generation
molecules
material/molecule
hybrid
electrodes.
The
most
advances
related
issues
are
discussed.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
2(11)
Published: July 29, 2018
Abstract
The
continuous
increase
of
CO
2
concentration
in
the
atmosphere
has
been
imposing
an
imminent
threat
for
global
climate
change
and
environmental
hazards.
In
recent
years,
electrochemical
or
photochemical
conversion
into
value‐added
chemicals
fuels
received
significant
attention,
as
it
may
enable
attractive
means
to
mitigate
atmospheric
complete
imbalanced
carbon‐neutral
energy
cycle,
well
create
renewable
resources
human
use.
Among
different
electrocatalysts
being
studied,
Cu‐based
materials
have
demonstrated
only
category
candidates
that
allows
a
variety
reducing
products,
including
carbon
monoxide,
hydrocarbons,
alcohols.
Herein,
reaction
pathways
catalysts
C
1
2+
products
are
introduced.
Then,
parameters
tuning
summarized
discussed,
morphologies,
compositions,
crystal
facets,
oxide
derivation.
addition,
various
types
electroreduction
also
described,
particularly
option
electrolytes
such
aqueous,
ionic
liquids,
organic
solutions.
Finally,
current
challenges
discussed
potential
strategies
facilitate
future
development
summarized.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 39 - 58
Published: Nov. 7, 2019
The
selective
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
(ECR)
to
CO
in
aqueous
electrolytes
has
gained
significant
interest
recent
years
due
its
capability
mitigate
the
environmental
issues
associated
with
emission
and
convert
renewable
energy
such
as
wind
solar
power
into
chemical
well
potential
realize
commercial
use
of
.
In
view
thermodynamic
stability
kinetic
inertness
molecules,
exploitation
active,
selective,
stable
catalysts
for
ECR
is
crucial
promote
reaction
efficiency.
Indeed,
plenty
electrocatalysts
have
been
explored,
which
Ag
known
most
promising
electrocatalyst
large-scale
several
competitive
advantages
including
high
catalytic
performance,
low
price,
rich
reserves
compared
other
metal
counterparts.
To
provide
useful
guidelines
further
development
efficient
CO,
a
comprehensive
summary
progress
Ag-based
presented
this
Review.
Different
modification
strategies
are
highlighted,
exposure
crystal
facets,
tuning
morphology
size,
introduction
support
materials,
alloying
metals,
surface
functional
groups.
mechanisms
involved
these
different
also
discussed.
Finally,
prospects
next-generation
proposed
an
effort
facilitate
industrialization
CO.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
59(42), P. 18572 - 18577
Published: July 20, 2020
Abstract
Closing
the
anthropogenic
carbon
cycle
by
converting
CO
2
into
reusable
chemicals
is
an
attractive
solution
to
mitigate
rising
concentrations
of
in
atmosphere.
Herein,
we
prepared
Ni
metal
catalysts
ranging
size
from
single
atoms
over
100
nm
and
distributed
them
across
N‐doped
substrates
which
were
obtained
converted
zeolitic
imidazolate
frameworks
(ZIF).
The
results
show
variance
reduction
performance
with
size.
demonstrate
a
superior
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
for
selectivity
(ca.
97
%
at
−0.8
V
vs.
RHE),
while
4.1
nanoparticles
are
slightly
lower
93
%).
Further
increase
particle
37.2
allows
H
evolution
reaction
(HER)
compete
(CO
RR).
FE
towards
production
decreases
under
30
HER
70
%.
These
size‐dependent
various
sizes
catalysts.
