In:
Transactions of Tianjin University, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 28, No. 4 ( 2022-08), p. 265-291
Abstract:
Excess greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), have caused major environmental concerns worldwide. The electroreduction of CO 2 into valuable chemicals using renewable energy is an ecofriendly approach to achieve carbon neutrality. In this regard, copper (Cu) has attracted considerable attention as the only known metallic catalyst available for converting CO 2 to high-value multicarbon (C 2+ ) products. The production of C 2+ involves complicated C–C coupling steps and thus imposes high demands on intermediate regulation. In this review, we discuss multiple strategies for modulating intermediates to facilitate C 2+ formation on Cu-based catalysts. Furthermore, several sophisticated in situ characterization techniques are outlined for elucidating the mechanism of C–C coupling. Lastly, the challenges and future directions of CO 2 electroreduction to C 2+ are envisioned.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1006-4982
,
1995-8196
DOI:
10.1007/s12209-022-00330-1
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2479763-7
SSG:
11
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