A review on electrocatalytic CO2 conversion via C–C and C–N coupling
Zhuangzhi Zhang,
Sijun Li,
Zheng Zhang,
Zhou Chen,
Hua Wang,
Xianguang Meng,
Wenquan Cui,
Xiwei Qi,
Jiacheng Wang
Affiliations
Zhuangzhi Zhang
Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan China
Sijun Li
Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing China
Zheng Zhang
State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco‐Dyeing and Finishing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Wuhan Textile University Wuhan China
Zhou Chen
College of Materials Xiamen University Xiamen China
Hua Wang
Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing China
Xianguang Meng
Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan China
Wenquan Cui
Hebei Iron and Steel Laboratory Tangshan China
Xiwei Qi
Hebei Iron and Steel Laboratory Tangshan China
Jiacheng Wang
State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China
Abstract Electrochemical C–C and C–N coupling reactions with the conversion of abundant and inexpensive small molecules, such as CO2 and nitrogen‐containing species, are considered a promising route for increasing the value of CO2 reduction products. The development of high‐performance catalysts is the key to the both electrocatalytic reactions. In this review, we present a systematic summary of the reaction systems for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction, along with the coupling mechanisms of C–C and C–N bonds over outstanding electrocatalytic materials recently developed. The key intermediate species and reaction pathways related to the coupling as well as the catalyst‐structure relationship will be also discussed, aiming to provide insights and guidance for designing efficient CO2 reduction systems.
