A review on electrochemical synthesized copper-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to C2+ products

Ye, Wangxiang; Guo, Xiaolin; Ma, Tingli

doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.128825

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“…For further review of the current experimental advances, we refer the reader to the most up to date review papers and individual studies (e.g. latest reviews by May 2021, not extensive: Tan et al, 2021;Ye et al, 2021;Zhao and Quan, 2021).…”

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Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

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The electrochemical reduction of CO 2 has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional fossil-based technologies for the synthesis of chemicals. Its industrial implementation could lead to a reduction in the carbon footprint of chemicals and the mitigation of climate change impacts caused by hard-to-decarbonize industrial applications, among other benefits. However, the current low technology readiness levels of such emerging technologies make it hard to predict their performance at industrial scales. During the past few years, researchers have developed diverse techniques to model and assess the electrochemical reduction of CO 2 toward its industrial implementation. The aim of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive overview of techno-economic and life cycle assessment methods and pave the way for future assessment approaches. First, we identify which modeling approaches have been conducted to extend analysis to the production scale. Next, we explore the metrics used to evaluate such systems, regarding technical, environmental, and economic aspects. Finally, we assess the challenges and research opportunities for the industrial implementation of CO 2 reduction via electrolysis.

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Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

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“…In addition, the poor selectivity for a single product in this process also needs to be improved. 13,14 Alloying as a promising strategy to improve Cu selectivity has been explored extensively. [15][16][17][18] Modifying the electronic structure and generating a synergistic effect between the foreign and parent atoms can be achieved by the addition of foreign atoms, which further regulates the adsorption energy of intermediates, reduces the overpotential and promotes the selectivity for specic products.…”

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“…In addition, the poor selectivity for a single product in this process also needs to be improved. 13,14…”

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A Sn doped, strained CuAg film for electrochemical CO₂ reduction

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“…In recent years, many metal catalysts have been studied for electrochemical CO 2 RR 21‐24 . It is worth noting that, as an effective catalyst that can electrochemically reduce CO 2 to hydrocarbons and alcohols, Cu has attracted widespread attention 25‐32 . For example, based on experimental exploration and DFT calculations, Garza et al proposed a reaction pathway for electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to C 2 products on Cu electrodes, and confirmed that Cu‐based catalysts have better selectivity to ethylene 33 .…”

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CO ₂ electroreduction by AuCu bimetallic clusters: A first principles study

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Summary The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) can convert greenhouse gases into high value‐added carbon‐based fuels and chemicals, providing a sustainable way to solve the energy and environmental crisis. Currently, AuCu bimetallic alloys are attracting attention because of their potential to customize the catalytic activity. In this work, the stability of Au and AuCu bimetallic clusters are systematically studied by first principles calculation. On this basis, the AuCu cluster catalyst is simulated using the density functional theory (DFT) to detect its catalytic activity for the reduction of CO2 to CH3OH. The calculation results show that the AuCu clusters with symmetry have the best stability. Moreover, the doping of Cu atoms in the Au6 cluster can reduce the reaction barrier to a certain extent, thereby accelerating the reaction. Among them, Au1Cu5 and Au2Cu4 cluster catalysts have the most obvious catalytic effects. In the last step, the energy can be reduced by about 2.688 and 5.404 kcal·mol−1, respectively, which can realize the synergistic catalytic effect of Au and Cu on CO2RR. This work can be helpful for the design and preparation of high‐efficiency bimetallic cluster catalysts for CO2RR to CH3OH.

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A review on electrochemical synthesized copper-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to C2+ products

Cited by 143 publications

References 114 publications

Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

A Sn doped, strained CuAg film for electrochemical CO₂ reduction

CO ₂ electroreduction by AuCu bimetallic clusters: A first principles study

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A review on electrochemical synthesized copper-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to C2+ products

Cited by 143 publications

References 114 publications

Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

Process modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment of the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a review

A Sn doped, strained CuAg film for electrochemical CO2 reduction

CO 2 electroreduction by AuCu bimetallic clusters: A first principles study

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A Sn doped, strained CuAg film for electrochemical CO₂ reduction

CO ₂ electroreduction by AuCu bimetallic clusters: A first principles study