Inorganic Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2025
Selective
electroreduction
of
CO2
to
ethanol
has
attracted
increasing
interest.
Herein,
we
report
an
effective
strategy
boost
selectivity
from
electrocatalytic
reduction
by
constructing
Cu-incorporated
nitrogen-doped
porous
carbon
(Cu-NPC)
via
pyrolysis
bimetallic
CuZn-MOF-74,
followed
etching
treatment.
Etching
processes
not
only
remove
large-sized
metal
particles
and
create
lots
pores
in
the
catalyst
but
also
leave
Cu
existing
mainly
as
Cu+
that
shows
strong
electronic
interaction
with
pyridinic
N
NPC.
Since
is
active
for
*CO
formation
conducive
C-C
coupling,
close
proximity
between
these
two
sites
results
synergistic
cooperation
promote
coupling
efficiently
reduce
a
high
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
77.1%
at
low
potential
-0.25
V
(RHE),
outperforming
most
previous
reports.
The
highly
structure
are
proved
*CHO,
their
form
ethanol.
This
work
provides
way
electrocatalyst
design
toward
valuable
C2+
product
reduction,
featuring
great
significance
utilization
neutralization.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
This
review
examines
the
strategies
of
symmetry
breaking
(charge/coordination/geometric)
in
single-atom
catalysts
to
regulate
active
site
electronic
structures,
greatly
enhancing
catalytic
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Abstract
The
synergistic
effects
in
electrocatalysis
can
significantly
enhance
catalyst
performance
by
improving
catalytic
activity,
selectivity,
and
stability,
optimizing
reaction
mechanisms
electron
transfer
processes.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advancements
the
of
electrochemical
reduction
CO
2
(eCO
RR)
to
multi‐carbon
(C
2+
)
products.
Starting
with
fundamental
principles
eCO
RR
for
C
product
formation,
paper
outlines
producing
,
3
4
5
A
comprehensive
discussion
is
provided
on
critical
impact
structure–performance
relationship
production
Subsequently,
observed
are
classified
various
electrocatalysts
different
properties,
including
single/dual‐atom
catalysts,
multi‐centric
single‐atom
alloys,
metal‐organic
frameworks,
heterojunction
catalysts.
Finally,
challenges
achieving
selective
formation
through
discussed,
along
corresponding
strategies
overcome
obstacles.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(21), С. 5172 - 5172
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024
Biomass-derived
carbon
materials
(BDCs)
are
highly
regarded
for
their
renewability,
environmental
friendliness,
and
broad
potential
application.
A
significant
advantage
of
these
lies
in
the
high
degree
customization
physical
chemical
properties,
especially
terms
pore
structure.
Pore
engineering
is
a
key
strategy
to
enhance
performance
BDCs
critical
areas,
such
as
energy
storage,
catalysis,
remediation.
This
review
focuses
on
engineering,
exploring
definition,
classification,
adjustment
techniques
structures,
well
how
factors
affect
application
energy,
Our
aim
provide
solid
theoretical
foundation
practical
guidance
facilitate
rapid
transition
from
laboratory
industrial
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 30, 2025
Abstract
The
electrochemical
conversion
of
CO
2
into
multicarbon
products
represents
a
pivotal
yet
challenging
target,
particularly
for
metal
catalysts
that
predominantly
yield
C
1
products.
Herein,
this
challenge
is
addressed
through
sulfur‐induced
electronic
modulation
Ag‐based
catalysts,
steering
the
reduction
pathway
toward
ethanol
production.
By
constructing
atomically
engineered
Ag/Ag
S
nanowires
(NWs)
via
controlled
sulfurization
strategy,
remarkable
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
75%
at
−0.95
V,
along
with
exceptional
stability
over
14
h
high‐performance
metrics
surpassing
most
reported
systems
achieved.
Operando
surface‐enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(EC‐SERS)
and
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
unveil
heterointerface
synergistically
regulates
interfacial
water
networks
stabilizes
key
*
intermediates,
thereby
accelerating
activation,
proton‐coupled
electron
transfer,
asymmetric
C‐C
coupling.
Furthermore,
sulfurization‐induced
dual
effects‐optimized
hydrogen‐bond
interactions
enriched
K⁺
confinement
are
identified
as
critical
drivers
tailoring
local
microenvironment
to
favor
selectivity.
This
work
not
only
demonstrates
rational
atomic
interface
design
product
orientation
but
also
deciphers
dynamic
interplay
between
catalyst
structure
species,
offering
molecular‐level
roadmap
advanced
systems.
