Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Electroreduction
of
CO2
(ECR)
to
CO
or
syngas
is
an
effective
approach
alleviating
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Herein,
nickel
nanoparticles
coated
with
halogen/nitrogen
codoped
carbon
were
prepared
(X-Ni/NC-a).
Cl-Ni/NC-a
can
obtain
three
important
compositions
(CO:H2)
under
different
voltages,
such
as
0.97,
0.51,
and
0.32,
which
are
the
ratios
for
hydroformylation,
methanol,
ethanol
synthesis,
respectively.
For
Br-Ni/NC-a,
Faraday
efficiency
(FEco)
exceed
96%,
a
partial
current
density
(jco)
48
mA
cm-2.
Additionally,
Br-Ni/NC-a
used
in
Zn-CO2
battery
(ZCB);
power
reach
2.6
mW
cm-2,
charge-discharge
stability
110
h.
DFT
calculations
revealed
that
strong
interaction
between
regulates
electronic
structure
catalyst,
affecting
adsorption/desorption
intermediates.
This
study
provides
feasible
scheme
halogen
doping
modulate
selectivity
ECR
potential
application
catalysts
ZCB.
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
provides
compelling
experimental
evidence
of
the
synergistic
effects
reaction
pressure,
oxidation
state,
and
catalyst
morphology
on
C2+
selectivity
copper
(Cu)
oxide
catalysts
in
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
(ECR).
We
employed
femtosecond
laser
structuring
thermal
treatments
to
synthesize
Cu(0),
Cu(i),
Cu(ii),
a
mixed
state
Cu(x)
with
characteristic
micro-
nano-morphologies.
The
optimal
pressure
for
maximizing
productivity
aqueous
bicarbonate
media
was
established
by
assessing
products
at
different
imposed
pressures
custom-designed,
pressurizable
two-compartment
cell.
Among
thermally
produced
Cu(i)
only
unstructured
exhibiting
ethylene
gas-phase
selectivity.
Nanostructuring
enhanced
such
that
all
three
states
could
produce
ethylene.
More
importantly,
nanostructured
comprising
well-dispersed
exhibited
as
well
ethane
production
-
associated
undercoordinated
Cu
stabilizing
intermediates
facilitating
charge
transfer
yield
longer
products.
work
important
insights
into
key
factors
influencing
Cu-based
catalysts,
establishing
basis
an
informed
design
high-energy
density
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach
in
advancing
towards
carbon
neutrality
and
addressing
renewable
energy
intermittency.
Copper‐based
catalysts
have
received
much
attention
due
to
their
high
catalytic
activity
convert
into
value‐added
C
2+
products.
However,
RR
exhibits
diversity
of
products
unavoidable
hydrogen
precipitation
side
reactions
the
moderate
adsorption
strength
*CO
on
copper
surface
fact
that
electrode
potential
for
is
very
close
reduction.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
advances
structural
design
active
site
construction
copper‐based
RR,
investigate
effects
improvement
performance,
with
aim
deepening
understanding
catalyst
structure
sites,
thereby
facilitating
more
efficient
sustainable
production
chemicals.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 237 - 237
Published: March 1, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
electrochemical
conversion
of
CO2
gasses
into
renewable
fuels
(e.g.,
ethylene,
ethanol,
and
propanol)
has
attracted
much
attention.
this
process,
electrocatalysts
play
a
crucial
role
in
accelerating
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
process.
review,
synthesis
C2+
products
from
was
investigated.
To
end,
various
classifications
such
as
metals,
metal
oxides,
alloys,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
carbon-based
electrocatalysts,
metal–organic
(MOFs)
their
utilization
chemicals
were
fully
Also,
impact
factors
catalyst
stability,
temperature,
membrane
type,
pressure,
current
density,
pH,
type
electrolyte
on
CO2RR
process
to
generate
valuable
Moreover,
mechanism
for
producing
Furthermore,
limitations
future
perspective
surveyed.
Finally,
industrial
application
value-added
Based
our
investigation,
Cu
Cu2O-based
are
suitable
catalysts
products,
particularly
ethylene
ethanol.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2025
Abstract
Single
site
catalysts
(SSCs),
characterized
by
high
atomic
utilization
and
well‐defined
active
sites,
exhibit
significant
potential
in
the
field
of
CO
2
electroreduction
(CO
RR).
Typically,
SSCs
tend
to
a
2‐electron
transfer
reaction
RR,
there
remain
challenges
achieving
efficient
conversion
above
2‐electrons
(methane
(CH
4
)
multicarbon
products(C
2+
).
Therefore,
systematic
review
is
crucial
summarize
recent
advancements
single
electrocatalysts
their
structure‐activity
relationship.
The
discussion
begins
with
state‐of‐the‐art
characterization
techniques
SSCs.
Then
influence
central
atoms,
coordination
environments,
support
metal‐support
interactions
on
catalytic
performance
discussed
detail.
Subsequently,
regulation
strategies
improve
activity
selectivity
CH
C
products
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
dynamic
evolution
metal
sites
true
nature
during
RR
also
addressed.
Finally,
associated
for
product
formation
analyzed.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
The
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
holds
significant
promise
as
a
sustainable
approach
to
address
global
energy
challenges
and
reduce
carbon
emissions.
However,
achieving
long‐term
stability
in
terms
of
catalytic
performance
remains
critical
hurdle
for
large‐scale
commercial
deployment.
This
mini‐review
provides
comprehensive
exploration
the
key
factors
influencing
RR
stability,
encompassing
catalyst
design,
electrode
architecture,
electrolyzer
optimization,
operational
conditions.
We
examine
how
degradation
occurs
through
mechanisms
such
valence
changes,
elemental
dissolution,
structural
reconfiguration,
active
site
poisoning
propose
targeted
strategies
improvement,
including
doping,
alloying,
substrate
engineering.
Additionally,
advancements
modifications
membrane
enhancements,
are
highlighted
their
role
improving
stability.
Operational
parameters
temperature,
pressure,
electrolyte
composition
also
play
crucial
roles
extending
lifespan
reaction.
By
addressing
these
diverse
factors,
this
review
aims
offer
deeper
understanding
determinants
RR,
laying
groundwork
development
robust,
scalable
technologies
efficient
dioxide
conversion.