Issue 70, 2024

Molecular enhancement of Cu-based catalysts for CO2 electroreduction

Abstract

The electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (eCO2RR) represents an effective means of achieving renewable energy storage and a supply of carbon-based raw materials. However, there are still great challenges in selectively producing specific hydrocarbon compounds. The unique ability of the copper (Cu) catalyst to promote proton-coupled electron transfer processes offers clear advantages in generating value-added products. This review presents molecular enhancement strategies for Cu-based catalysts for CO2 electroreduction. We also elucidate the principles of each strategy for enhancing eCO2RR performance, discuss the structure–activity relationships, and propose some promising molecular enhancement strategies. This review will provide guidance for the development of organic–inorganic hybrid Cu-based catalysts as high-performance CO2 electroreduction catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Molecular enhancement of Cu-based catalysts for CO2 electroreduction

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Submitted
30 May 2024
Accepted
19 Jul 2024
First published
06 Aug 2024

Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 9298-9309

Molecular enhancement of Cu-based catalysts for CO2 electroreduction

H. Luo, B. Li, J. Ma and P. Cheng, Chem. Commun., 2024, 60, 9298 DOI: 10.1039/D4CC02619E

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