Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(46)
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Photoreduction
of
CO2
provides
an
appealing
way
to
alleviate
the
energy
crisis
and
manage
global
carbon
balance
but
is
limited
by
high
activation
rate-limiting
proton
transfer.
We
now
develop
a
dual-site
strategy
for
high-efficiency
conversion
through
polarizing
molecules
at
pyridine
N
vacancies
accelerating
intermediate
protonation
protonated
adjacent
nitrogen
on
polymeric
nitride.
Our
photocatalysts
with
atomic-level
engineered
active
sites
manifest
CO
production
rate
1835
μmol
g-1
h-1
,
183
times
higher
than
pristine
bulk
Theoretical
prediction
experimental
studies
confirm
that
such
excellent
performance
attributed
synergistic
effect
between
vacant
in
decreasing
formation
key
*COOH
intermediates
efficient
electron
transfer
relay
facilitated
defect-induced
shallow
trap
state
homogeneous
charge
mediators.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
50(8), P. 5281 - 5322
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
This
review
presents
the
recent
advances
in
synthetic
strategies,
characterisation,
and
computations
of
carbon-based
single-atom
catalysts,
as
well
their
innovative
applications
mechanisms
advanced
oxidation
technologies.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 7975 - 8000
Published: May 6, 2021
Electrochemical
CO2
reduction
to
value-added
chemicals
and
fuels
is
a
promising
approach
mitigate
the
greenhouse
effect
arising
from
anthropogenic
emission
energy
shortage
caused
by
depletion
of
nonrenewable
fossil
fuels.
The
generation
multicarbon
(C2+)
products,
especially
hydrocarbons
oxygenates,
great
interest
for
industrial
applications.
To
date,
Cu
only
metal
known
catalyze
C–C
coupling
in
electrochemical
reaction
(eCO2RR)
with
appreciable
efficiency
kinetic
viability
produce
wide
range
C2
products
aqueous
solutions.
Nonetheless,
poor
product
selectivity
associated
main
technical
problem
application
eCO2RR
technology
on
global
scale.
Based
extensive
research
efforts,
delicate
rational
design
electrocatalyst
architecture
using
principles
nanotechnology
likely
significantly
affect
adsorption
energetics
some
key
intermediates
hence
inherent
pathways.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
progress
that
has
been
achieved
tailoring
efficient
conversion
target
products.
By
considering
experimental
computational
results,
further
analyze
underlying
correlations
between
catalyst
its
toward
Finally,
major
challenges
are
outlined,
directions
future
development
suggested.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(30), P. 16576 - 16584
Published: April 15, 2021
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
reduction
reaction
RR)
into
hydrocarbons
is
a
promising
approach
for
greenhouse
gas
mitigation,
but
many
details
of
this
dynamic
remain
elusive.
Here,
time‐resolved
surface‐enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(TR‐SERS)
employed
to
successfully
monitor
the
dynamics
CO
RR
intermediates
and
Cu
surfaces
with
sub‐second
time
resolution.
Anodic
treatment
at
1.55
V
vs.
RHE
subsequent
surface
oxide
(below
−0.4
RHE)
induced
roughening
electrode
surface,
which
resulted
in
hotspots
TR‐SERS,
enhanced
resolution
(down
≈0.7
s)
fourfold
improved
efficiency
toward
ethylene.
With
initial
restructuring
was
followed
(<7
s),
after
stable
surrounded
by
increased
local
alkalinity
formed.
Our
measurements
revealed
that
highly
intermediate,
characteristic
vibration
below
2060
cm
−1
,
related
C−C
coupling
ethylene
production
(−0.9
RHE),
whereas
lower
cathodic
bias
(−0.7
gaseous
from
isolated
static
species
distinct
2092
.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(21), P. 11628 - 11686
Published: Jan. 19, 2021
The
electrocatalytic
transformation
of
carbon
dioxide
has
been
a
topic
interest
in
the
field
CO2
utilization
for
long
time.
Recently,
area
seen
increasing
dynamics
as
an
alternative
strategy
to
catalytic
hydrogenation
reduction.
While
many
studies
focus
on
direct
electron
transfer
molecule
at
electrode
material,
molecular
transition
metal
complexes
solution
offer
possibility
act
catalysts
transfer.
C1
compounds
such
monoxide,
formate,
and
methanol
are
often
targeted
main
products,
but
more
elaborate
transformations
also
possible
within
coordination
sphere
center.
This
perspective
article
will
cover
selected
examples
illustrate
categorize
currently
favored
mechanisms
electrochemically
induced
promoted
by
homogeneous
complexes.
insights
be
corroborated
with
concepts
elementary
steps
organometallic
catalysis
derive
potential
strategies
broaden
diversity
products.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(16), P. 6965 - 7045
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
summarizes
the
recent
advances
in
light
driven
catalytic
H
2
evolution
and
CO
reduction
systems
towards
production
of
solar
fuels,
utilizing
porphyrin
or
phthalocyanine
derivatives.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(37)
Published: June 26, 2021
Abstract
Electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO
2
RR)
offers
a
promising
way
of
effectively
converting
CO
to
value‐added
chemicals
and
fuels
by
utilizing
renewable
electricity.
To
date,
the
electrochemical
single‐carbon
products,
especially
monoxide
formate,
has
been
well
achieved.
However,
efficient
conversion
more
valuable
multicarbon
products
(e.g.,
ethylene,
ethanol,
n
‐propanol,
‐butanol)
is
difficult
still
under
intense
investigation.
Here,
recent
progresses
in
using
copper‐based
catalysts
are
reviewed.
First,
mechanism
RR
briefly
described.
Then,
representative
approaches
catalyst
engineering
introduced
toward
formation
RR,
such
as
composition,
morphology,
crystal
phase,
facet,
defect,
strain,
surface
interface.
Subsequently,
key
aspects
cell
for
including
electrode,
electrolyte,
design,
also
discussed.
Finally,
advances
summarized
some
personal
perspectives
this
research
direction
provided.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
60(13), P. 7382 - 7388
Published: Dec. 15, 2020
Abstract
The
development
of
efficient
electrocatalysts
for
the
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
remains
a
challenge.
Demonstrated
here
is
NiSn
atomic‐pair
electrocatalyst
(NiSn‐APC)
on
hierarchical
integrated
electrode,
which
exhibits
synergistic
effect
in
simultaneously
promoting
activity
and
selectivity
RR
to
formate.
atomic
pair
consists
adjacent
Ni
Sn,
each
coordinated
with
four
nitrogen
atoms
(N
4
‐Ni‐Sn‐N
).
as‐prepared
NiSn‐APC
displays
exceptional
formate
turnover
frequency
4752
h
−1
,
productivity
36.7
mol
g
Sn
an
utilization
degree
active
sites
(57.9
%),
are
superior
previously
reported
single‐atomic
catalysts.
Both
experimental
data
density‐functional
theory
calculations
verify
electron
redistribution
imposed
by
Ni,
reduces
energy
barrier
*OCHO
intermediate
makes
this
potential‐determining
step
thermodynamically
spontaneous.
This
catalysis
provides
successful
paradigm
rational
design
preparation
enhanced
performance.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(24), P. 8987 - 8992
Published: June 9, 2021
We
developed
an
effective
method
for
reductive
radical
formation
that
utilizes
the
anion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2•–)
as
a
powerful
single
electron
reductant.
Through
polarity
matched
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
between
electrophilic
and
formate
salt,
CO2•–
occurs
key
element
in
new
chain
reaction.
Here,
initiation
can
be
performed
through
photochemical
or
thermal
means,
we
illustrate
ability
this
approach
to
accomplish
activation
range
substrate
classes.
Specifically,
employed
strategy
intermolecular
hydroarylation
unactivated
alkenes
with
(hetero)aryl
chlorides/bromides,
deamination
arylammonium
salts,
aliphatic
ketyl
formation,
sulfonamide
cleavage.
show
reactivity
electron-poor
olefins
results
either
reduction
alkene
hydrocarboxylation,
where
potentials
utilized
predict
reaction
outcome.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(23), P. 9831 - 9852
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Porous
organic
polymers
(POPs)
have
long
been
considered
as
prime
candidates
for
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
capture,
separation,
and
conversion.
Especially
their
permanent
porosity,
structural
tunability,
stability
relatively
low
cost
are
key
factors
in
such
considerations.
Whereas
heteratom-rich
microporous
networks
well
amine
impregnation/functionalization
actively
exploited
to
boost
the
CO2
affinity
of
POPs,
recently,
focus
has
shifted
engineering
pore
environment,
resulting
a
new
generation
highly
POPs
rich
heteroatoms
featuring
abundant
catalytic
sites
capture
conversion
into
value-added
products.
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
insights
structure-property
relationships
governing
using
highlight
recent
advances
field.