Abstract:Cu-based metal-organic frameworks have attracted much attention for electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction, but they are generally instable and difficult to control the product selectivity. We report flexible Cu(I) triazolate frameworks as efficient, stable, and tunable electrocatalysts for CO 2 reduction to C 2 H 4 /CH 4 . By changing the size of ligand side groups, the C 2 H 4 /CH 4 selectivity ratio can be gradually tuned and inversed from 11.8 : 1 to 1 : 2.6, giving C 2 H 4 , CH 4 , and hydrocarbon selectivities … Show more
“…The notable difference is that the FE of C 2 decreases while the FE of C 1 increases slightly at a higher current density and overpotential, as the high overpotential prefers CH 4 formation. 46–48…”
Cu is the only known metal that catalyzes carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide (CO/CO2) to form high-order hydrocarbons and oxygenates through the CO/CO2 reduction reaction (CO/CO2RR). While this has been shown, the...
“…The notable difference is that the FE of C 2 decreases while the FE of C 1 increases slightly at a higher current density and overpotential, as the high overpotential prefers CH 4 formation. 46–48…”
Cu is the only known metal that catalyzes carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide (CO/CO2) to form high-order hydrocarbons and oxygenates through the CO/CO2 reduction reaction (CO/CO2RR). While this has been shown, the...
“…However, the reaction conditions, reaction products, and main challenges are different for these two applications. Fortunately, increasing work shows that the classes of heterogeneous electrocatalysts that are suitable for one application could also provide feasible materials to advance the other application. − Notably, using advanced technology, we can further explore the performance of heterogeneous electrocatalysts. For example, machine learning and artificial intelligence can help select and optimize the electrocatalytic performance of heterogeneous electrocatalysts. , In addition, advanced characterization methods act as useful tools to study the mechanism of CO 2 ER .…”
Heterogeneous
electrocatalysis is one of the most promising ways
to advance the development of metal–CO2 batteries
and CO2 electrolysis technologies. Although both research
areas rely upon efficient electrochemical reduction of CO2, to date the respective research has been largely carried out independently.
This Focus Review introduces the latest innovative design strategies
toward heterogeneous electrocatalysts applied for both metal–CO2 batteries and CO2 electrolysis. The structural
design of various categories of catalysts, their synthesis methods,
and electrocatalytic reactions are discussed in detail. The review
also presents a discussion of the fundamental reaction mechanisms
active for both applications. Finally, we will reflect on the challenges
and new opportunities for each category of electrocatalysts. We hope
to provide researchers a more comprehensive understanding of the design
of high-performing electrocatalysts to advance both metal–CO2 batteries and CO2 electrolysis technologies.
The electrochemical CO2 reduction into a valuable product is a sustainable and economical method towards carbon neutralization. Among the different products of electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), methane is an...
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