Cu2
O
has
great
advantages
for
CO2
electroreduction
to
C2
products,
of
which
the
activity
and
selectivity
are
closely
related
its
crystal
facets.
In
this
work,
density
functional
theory
calculation
indicated
that
(110)
facets
had
a
lower
energy
barrier
C-C
coupling
compared
(100)
(111)
Therefore,
O(110)
were
successfully
synthesized
with
assistance
trace
amounts
ionic
liquid
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium
([Bmim]BF4
)
by
sample
wet-chemical
method.
A
high
faradaic
efficiency
71.1
%
large
current
265.1
mA
cm-2
toward
H4
H5
OH
achieved
at
-1.1
V
(vs.
reversible
hydrogen
electrode)
in
flow
cell.
The
situ
electrochemical
analysis
it
possessed
synergy
effects
strong
adsorption
*CO2
*CO,
active
area,
excellent
conductivity.
This
study
provided
new
way
enhance
on
structure
engineering.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(5)
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2023
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
into
value‐added
fuels
and
chemicals
by
renewable
electric
energy
is
one
of
the
important
strategies
to
address
global
shortage
carbon
emission.
Though
classical
H‐type
electrolytic
cell
can
quickly
screen
high‐efficiency
catalysts,
low
current
density
limited
mass
transfer
process
essentially
impede
its
industrial
applications.
The
cells
based
on
electrolyte
flow
system
(flow
cells)
have
shown
great
potential
for
devices,
due
higher
density,
improved
local
concentration,
better
efficiency.
design
optimization
are
significance
further
accelerate
industrialization
electrocatalytic
reaction
(CO
RR).
In
this
review,
progress
RR
C
2+
products
concerned.
Firstly,
main
events
in
development
outlined.
Second,
principles
products,
architectures,
types
summarized.
Third,
optimizing
generate
reviewed
detail,
including
cathode,
anode,
ion
exchange
membrane,
electrolyte.
Finally,
preliminary
attempts,
challenges,
research
prospects
toward
discussed.
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(13), С. 9222 - 9233
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Cu
is
considered
as
the
most
promising
catalyst
for
electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
to
produce
C2+
hydrocarbons,
but
achieving
high
product
selectivity
and
efficiency
with
long-term
stability
remains
one
of
great
challenges.
Herein,
we
report
a
strategy
realize
CO2RR
allowing
stable
catalytic
properties
by
utilizing
benefits
oxygen-plasma-assisted
nitrogen
doping
on
CuO.
It
exhibited
that
defects
such
oxygen
vacancies
grain
boundaries
suitable
are
generated
N2
plasma
radicals
Also,
oxidation
state
maintained
without
O2
plasma.
Indeed,
ON–CuO
synthesized
through
demonstrated
enable
77%
(including
C2H4
56%)
current
density
−34.6
mA/cm2
at
−1.1
V
vs
RHE,
well
22
h
performance
degradation.
High
performances
ascribed
increased
CO
binding
energy
sites
in
N-doped
Furthermore,
an
situ
X-ray
absorption
near-edge
structure
analysis
reveals
favorable
C–C
coupling
leading
products.
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3, С. e9120096 - e9120096
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
As
an
important
part
of
carbon
neutralization,
dioxide
electroreduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
can
convert
CO2
into
high
value-added
chemicals
and
fuels
to
realize
the
recycling
resources
solve
problem
environmental
pollution.
Therefore,
exploring
element
species
surface
structure
catalyst
plays
a
central
role
in
improving
performance
catalyst,
enhancing
conversion
efficiency
forming
C1
C2+
products.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
progress
selective
regulation
CO2RR
products
by
different
elements.
In
particular,
emphasize
structure-property
relationship
microenvironment
metal
center
substrate,
heteroatom
doping,
hydrogen
bond
network
metal-free
polymer,
construction
heterogeneous
catalytic
system.
At
same
time,
advances
for
identification
active
sites
mechanistic
studies
on
process
reducing
are
reviewed,
as
well
comprehensive
review
final
Finally,
outline
inevitable
challenges
faced
present
our
own
recommendations
aimed
at
contributing
resource
utilization.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(21)
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2024
Abstract
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
CO
2
to
form
value‐added
chemicals
receives
considerable
attention
in
recent
years.
Copper
(Cu)
is
recognized
as
the
only
element
capable
electro‐reducing
into
hydrocarbons
with
two
or
more
carbon
atoms
(C
2+
),
but
low
product
selectivity
Cu‐based
catalyst
remains
a
major
technological
challenge
overcome.
Therefore,
identification
structural
features
catalysts
great
importance
for
highly
selective
production
C
products
(ethylene,
ethanol,
n‐propanol,
etc.),
and
oxidation
state
Cu
species
found
critical
performance.
This
review
introduces
efforts
fine‐tune
increase
capture
produce
specific
compounds,
intention
greatly
expediting
advance
designs.
It
also
points
remaining
challenges
fruitful
research
directions
development
that
can
shape
practical
technology.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(11), С. 5428 - 5488
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
review
focuses
on
the
use
of
atomic
and
molecular
layer
deposition
techniques
(ALD/MLD)
to
design
materials
their
applications
in
CO
2
utilization,
capture
separation
as
well
sensing.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
145(42), С. 23068 - 23075
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2023
Cations
in
an
electrolyte
modulate
microenvironments
near
the
catalyst
surface
and
affect
product
distribution
from
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
reaction,
thus,
their
interaction
with
intermediate
states
has
been
tried
to
be
probed.
Herein,
we
directly
observed
cation
effect
on
*CO
intermediates
Cu(OH)2-derived
real
time
through
operando
surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
at
high
overpotentials
(-1.0
VRHE).
Atop
peaks
are
composed
of
low-frequency
binding
(*COLFB)
high-frequency
(*COHFB)
because
adsorption
sites.
These
two
found
have
different
sensitivities
cation-induced
field,
each
is
proposed
suitably
stabilized
for
efficient
C-C
coupling.
The
proportions
between
*COHFB
*COLFB
dependent
type
alkali
cations,
increases
ratio
a
correlation
selective
C2H4
production
under
K+
Cs+,
indicating
that
dominant
fast
active
species.
In
addition,
as
hydrated
size
decreases,
more
sensitively
red-shifted
than
*COHFB,
which
promotes
coupling
suppresses
C1
products.
Through
time-resolved
measurements,
dynamic
changes
species
observed,
showing
rapid
initial
subsequently
reaching
steady
*COHFB.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3), С. 3368 - 3387
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024
The
electrochemical
synthesis
of
syngas
(CO
and
H2)
has
garnered
considerable
attention
in
the
context
Fischer–Tropsch
(FT)
employing
thermal
catalysts.
Nonetheless,
need
for
a
novel,
cost-effective
technique
persists.
In
this
investigation,
we
introduce
direct
(dEC)
approach
FT
that
functions
under
ambient
conditions
by
utilizing
p-block
element
(Sn
In)
overlaid
Cu
electrode.
Surface
*CO
H*
species
were
obtained
an
electrolytic
medium
through
CO2
+
H+
e–
→
HOOCad
(or
CO
adsorption)
reactions,
respectively.
We
have
observed
C2–7
long-chain
hydrocarbons
with
CnH2n+2/CnH2n
ratio
1–3,
observation
can
be
explained
process
C–C
coupling
chain
growth
conventional
synthesis,
based
on
linearity
Anderson-Schulz–Flory
equation
plots.
Thick
Sn
overlayers
resulted
dominant
production
formate,
while
C2H4
found
to
proportional
inversely
correlated
H2,
C2H6,
C3–7
hydrocarbon
production.
EC
CO2/CO
reduction
used
dEC
offers
valuable
insights
into
mechanism
C2+
holds
promise
as
eco-friendly
producing
energy
environmental
purposes.