Understanding the Roadmap for Electrochemical Reduction of CO 2 to Multi-Carbon Oxygenates and Hydrocarbons on Copper-Based Catalysts
The University of Adelaide · Kent State University
Abstract
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 to high-energy-density oxygenates and hydrocarbons beyond CO is important for long-term and large-scale renewable energy storage. However, the key step of the C–C bond formation needed for the generation of C2 products induces an additional barrier on the reaction. This inevitably creates larger overpotentials and greater variety of products as compared to the conversion of CO2 to C1 products. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the catalytic mechanism is required for advancing the design of efficient electrocatalysts to control the reaction pathway to the desired products. Herein, we present a critical appraisal of reduction of CO2 to C2 products focusing on the connection…
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6Topics & keywords
- Oxygenate
- Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
- Nanotechnology
- Electrochemical energy conversion
- Reduction (mathematics)
- Copper
- Affordable and clean energy