A highly recyclable organically doped alloy catalyst for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to different alcohols.

A highly stable and recyclable catalyst, [PYD]@Cu–Pd, was demonstrated to have dual activity for electro-reduction of CO2 in aqueous solution.

A novel way to accommodate heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 fixation and asymmetric synthesis on one catalyst is reported. The [Co]@Ag composite was prepared for the first time and used for asymmetric carboxylation of benzyl bromides with CO2. All the procedures were performed under mild conditions. Moreover, the [Co]@Ag composite has terrific stability and reusability.