Heterogeneous Single‐Atom Catalysts for Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction Reaction

Abstract The electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) is of great importance to tackle the rising CO 2 concentration in the atmosphere. The CO 2 RR can be driven by renewable energy sources, producing precious chemicals and fuels, with the implementation of this process largely relying on the development of low‐cost and efficient electrocatalysts. Recently, a range of heterogeneous and potentially low‐cost single‐atom catalysts (SACs) containing non‐precious metals coordinated to earth‐abundant elements have emerged as promising candidates for the CO 2 RR. Unfortunately, the real catalytically active centers and the key factors that govern the catalytic performance of these SACs remain ambiguous.…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 51822202, 51702046
• DU
  Donghua University
• CO
  Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Australian Research Council

  Award: CE140100012
• SK
  State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
• AR
  Australian Research Council
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities