Issue 16, 2024

Doping engineering of Cu-based catalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to multi-carbon products

Abstract

The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a promising technology that uses renewable energy sources to convert excess atmospheric CO2 into high-value multi-carbon (C2+) products. In the CO2RR mechanism, adsorbed *CO is recognized as a crucial intermediate, playing a pivotal role in facilitating the formation of C2+ products. Currently, Cu-based materials are the most effective catalysts in producing *CO and further coupling it to form C2+ products. However, mono-component Cu catalysts still face some challenges, such as low activity, selectivity, and poor stability. Doping engineering has emerged as a valuable strategy for enhancing the performance of Cu-based catalysts in CO2 electroreduction into C2+ products. This comprehensive review presents the recent advancements in CO2 electroreduction into C2+ products over heteroatom-doped Cu-based catalysts, encompassing metallic heteroatoms such as Pd, Au and Ag, as well as non-metallic heteroatoms like P, B and F. The mechanism of enhanced performance through heteroatom doping is specifically highlighted, providing helpful guidance and avenues for the rational design of Cu-based catalysts. Additionally, the review discusses the challenges and prospects associated with the CO2RR into C2+ products, offering a nuanced perspective on this subject.

Graphical abstract: Doping engineering of Cu-based catalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to multi-carbon products

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
23 Mar 2024
Accepted
15 Jul 2024
First published
18 Jul 2024

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5795-5818

Doping engineering of Cu-based catalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to multi-carbon products

S. You, J. Xiao, S. Liang, W. Xie, T. Zhang, M. Li, Z. Zhong, Q. Wang and H. He, Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17, 5795 DOI: 10.1039/D4EE01325E

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