Material design at nano and atomic scale for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Fengjiao Yu; Penghui Wei; Yang Yang; Yuhui Chen; Limin Guo; Zhangquan Peng

Nano Materials Science (Mar 2019)

Material design at nano and atomic scale for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Fengjiao Yu,
Penghui Wei,
Yang Yang,
Yuhui Chen,
Limin Guo,
Zhangquan Peng

Affiliations

Fengjiao Yu: State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
Penghui Wei: State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
Yang Yang: State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
Yuhui Chen: State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China; Corresponding author.
Limin Guo: Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, 130052, China; Corresponding author.
Zhangquan Peng: State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun, Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Science, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China; School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, 22 Dongcheng Village, Jiangmen, 529020, China; Corresponding author. State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry Changchun, Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Science, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 60 – 69

Abstract

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Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (ECR) into value-added chemicals offers potential solution for renewable energy as well as global carbon footprint concerns. In this review we introduce the general methods and metrics that are commonly applied in ECR, followed by a discussion of current reaction mechanisms and different pathways. We highlight how size and structure of electrocatalysts affect ECR performance and review recent advances in metal-free and single-atom catalysts. The challenges of ECR are also discussed and optimistic perspectives are made for future work. Keywords: CO2 electroreduction, Material design, Electrocatalyst, Cell configuration

Published in Nano Materials Science

ISSN: 2589-9651 (Online)
Publisher: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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