The
activation
of
lattice
oxygen
at
low
temperatures
is
essential
for
heterogeneous
catalytic
oxidation,
but
exactly
how
this
achieved
by
adjusting
the
coordination
structure
atomic
sites
still
elusive.
Herein,
Cu1O3-CeO2
catalyst
with
highly
dispersed
unsaturated
Cu1-O3
was
creatively
engineered,
which
remarkably
enhanced
low-temperature
oxidation
CO
(a
typical
model
reaction)
from
12%
to
90%
66
°C
compared
conventional
CuCeO
x
catalyst.
preservation
coordination-deficient
Cu
enables
transfer
electron
cloud
density
atoms
O
atoms,
hence,
facilitating
oxygen.
Further
atom
species
results
in
charge
back-donation
form
sufficient
Cu+
and
metal
per-oxy
species,
contributing
weaken
O-O
bonds.
We
determined
that
increasing
number
donors
induced
an
efficient
strategy
develop
active
stable
catalysts
activation.
synthesis
strategies
mechanism
demonstrated
work
provide
a
generalizable
platform
future
design
well-defined
functional
reactions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(10), С. 5149 - 5189
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
summarizes
promising
strategies
including
the
design
of
catalysts
and
construction
coupled
electrocatalytic
reaction
systems,
aimed
at
achieving
selective
production
various
products
from
CO
2
electroreduction.
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
synthesis
of
C–N
coupling
compounds
from
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
species
not
only
offers
an
effective
avenue
to
achieve
carbon
neutrality
reduce
environmental
pollution,
but
also
establishes
a
route
synthesize
valuable
chemicals,
such
as
urea,
amide,
amine.
This
innovative
approach
expands
the
application
range
product
categories
beyond
simple
carbonaceous
in
reduction,
which
is
becoming
rapidly
advancing
field.
review
summarizes
research
progress
urea
synthesis,
using
N
,
NO
−
3
species,
explores
emerging
trends
electrosynthesis
amide
amine
nitrogen
species.
Additionally,
future
opportunities
this
field
are
highlighted,
including
amino
acids
other
containing
bonds,
anodic
reactions
water
oxidation,
catalytic
mechanism
corresponding
reactions.
critical
captures
insights
aimed
at
accelerating
development
electrochemical
reactions,
confirming
superiority
method
over
traditional
techniques.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Abstract
Reducing
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)to
high‐value
products
using
green
renewable
energy
is
a
promising
approach
for
addressing
and
greenhouse
effect
issues.
Consequently,
electrocatalytic
CO
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
technology
has
become
current
research
hotspot.
Since
the
discovery
of
high
activity
selectivity
copper
in
RR,
atomically
dispersed
Cu
catalysts
have
garnered
widespread
attention
due
to
their
efficient
atom
utilization,
unique
electronic
structure,
outstanding
catalytic
performance.
However,
great
challenge
remains
providing
rational
catalyst
design
principles
achieve
regulation
product
distribution.
A
clear
understanding
materials
an
in‐depth
interpretation
mechanism
as
well
elucidation
strategy
progress
toward
different
are
keys
building
solving
above
problem.
Therefore,
this
review
starts
with
introduction
advanced
characterization
techniques
reveal
structure
mechanisms.
Then,
various
optimization
strategies
applications
producing
targeted
summarized
discussed.
Finally,
perspectives
on
RR
field
future
development
offered.
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1), С. 600 - 619
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
The
electrochemical
reduction
reaction
of
CO2
(eCO2RR)
to
chemicals
presents
a
viable
solution
for
addressing
climate
change
and
sustainable
manufacturing.
In
this
Review,
we
describe
the
recent
advancements
in
eCO2RR
multicarbon
(C2+)
production
from
aspects
catalyst
structure,
microenvironments,
mechanistic
understanding.
We
draw
experimental
theoretical
comparisons
between
systems
containing
bulk
highly
dispersed
metals,
alloys,
metal
compounds
recount
new
results
microenvironmental
impacts
as
well
catalytic
mechanism.
From
our
own
studies,
offer
some
viewpoints
on
electrocatalytic
mechanism
during
complex
multistep
proton-coupled
electron
transfers
propose
several
research
directions
unlocking
full
potential
scalable
industrial
CO2-to-C2+
conversion.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(37)
Опубликована: Май 19, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
into
value‐added
chemicals
with
two
or
more
carbons
(C
2+
is
a
promising
strategy
that
cannot
only
mitigate
anthropogenic
CO
emissions
but
also
reduce
the
excessive
dependence
on
fossil
feedstocks.
In
recent
years,
atomically
dispersed
metal
catalysts
(ADCs),
including
single‐atom
(SACs),
dual‐atom
(DACs),
and
single‐cluster
(SCCs),
emerged
as
attractive
candidates
for
fixation
reactions
due
to
their
unique
properties,
such
maximum
utilization
active
sites,
tunable
electronic
structure,
efficient
elucidation
catalytic
mechanism,
etc.
This
review
provides
an
overview
significant
progress
in
synthesis
characterization
ADCs
utilized
photocatalytic,
electrocatalytic,
thermocatalytic
toward
high‐value
C
compounds.
To
provide
insights
designing
chemical
originating
from
,
key
factors
influence
activity
selectivity
are
highlighted.
Finally,
relevant
challenges
opportunities
discussed
inspire
new
ideas
generation
‐based
products
over
ADCs.
Carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
is
an
efficacious
method
to
mitigate
carbon
emissions
and
simultaneously
convert
CO2
into
high-value
products.
The
efficiency
of
CO2RR
depends
on
the
development
highly
active
selective
catalysts.
Copper
(Cu)-based
catalysts
can
effectively
reduce
hydrocarbons
oxygen-containing
compounds
because
their
unique
geometric
electronic
structures.
Most
importantly,
Cu
multiple
products
(C2+).
Therefore,
this
review
aims
outline
recent
research
progress
in
Cu-based
for
CO2RR.
After
introducing
mechanism
electroreduction
reaction,
we
summarize
influence
size,
morphology,
coordination
environment
single
component
performance,
especially
performance
control
that
contain
nano
or
single-atom
sites.
Then,
synergistic
regulation
strategies
doping
other
metals
are
summarized.
Finally,
supports
used
reviewed.
prospects
challenges
discussed.