scholarly journals Mechanistic routes toward C3 products in copper-catalysed CO2 electroreduction

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Pablo-García ◽  
Florentine L. P. Veenstra ◽  
Louisa Rui Lin Ting ◽  
Rodrigo García-Muelas ◽  
Federico Dattila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction

The mechanistic insights of CO2 electrochemical reduction on Cu materials up to C3 fragments are investigated by combining experiments and theory.

scholarly journals Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Formate on Easily Prepared Carbon-Supported Bi Nanoparticles

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 2032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Ávila-Bolívar ◽  
Leticia García-Cruz ◽  
Vicente Montiel ◽  
José Solla-Gullón
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Carbon Paper ◽  
Faradaic Efficiency ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bismuth Nanoparticles ◽  
Electrode Potentials ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Bi Nanoparticles

Herein, the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate on carbon-supported bismuth nanoparticles is reported. Carbon-supported Bi nanoparticles (about 10 nm in size) were synthesized using a simple, fast and scalable approach performed under room conditions. The so-prepared Bi electrocatalyst was characterized by different physicochemical techniques, including transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction and subsequently air-brushed on a carbon paper to prepare electrodes. These electrodes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and also by cyclic voltammetry. Finally, CO2 electroreduction electrolyses were performed at different electrode potentials for 3 h. At the optimal electrode potential (−1.6 V vs AgCl/Ag), the concentration of formate was about 77 mM with a faradaic efficiency of 93 ± 2.5%. A 100% faradaic efficiency was found at a lower potential (−1.5 V vs AgCl/Ag) with a formate concentration of about 55 mM. In terms of stability, we observed that after about 70 h (in 3 h electrolysis experiments at different potentials), the electrode deactivates due to the gradual loss of metal as shown by SEM/EDX analyses of the deactivated electrodes.

Catalysts for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Hang Low ◽  
Boon Siang Yeo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Renewable Electricity ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Made In

Abstract Anthropogenic activities powered by the burning of fossil fuels have caused excessive emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. This has a negative impact on our environment. One promising approach to reduce the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is to convert it to useful products. This could be achieved via the electrochemical reduction of CO2 using renewable electricity. Methanol (CH3OH), a valuable fuel and feedstock, is one of the CO2 electroreduction products. However, its formation, thus far, has been plagued by the inadequacy of functional electrocatalysts. In this review, we summarize progresses made in the development of methanol-selective electrocatalysts, which provides us with a basis to discuss the underlying challenges of electroreducing CO2 to methanol.

Elucidating the active sites for CO2 electroreduction on ligand-protected Au25 nanoclusters

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 3795-3805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Austin ◽  
Shuo Zhao ◽  
James R. McKone ◽  
Rongchao Jin ◽  
Giannis Mpourmpakis
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Au Nanoclusters ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction ◽  
Catalytic Sites

This work reveals the mechanism of CO2 electrochemical reduction on ligand-protected Au nanoclusters and catalytic sites responsible for increased selectivity towards CO.

Facile Treatment Tuning the Morphology of Pb with State-of-the-art Selectivity in CO2 Electroreduction to Formate

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiting Yu ◽  
Lingsha Wen ◽  
Jie Gao ◽  
Sizhuo Chen ◽  
Zhiqiao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction

This study presents a facile treatment to modify the commercial irregular shaped polycrystalline Pb into well-defined octahedral Pb with unique Pb(111) facet. Efficient, selective, and stable electrochemical reduction of CO2...

In Situ X-Ray Absorption Studies of the Electrochemical Reduction of Hydroxocobalamin

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (C2) ◽  
pp. C2-619-C2-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Giorgett ◽  
I. Ascone ◽  
M. Berrettoni ◽  
S. Zamponi ◽  
R. Marassi
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Absorption Studies ◽  
X Ray Absorption

Lateral Adsorbate Interactions Inhibit HCOO- While Promoting CO Selectivity for CO2 Electrocatalysis on Ag

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Bohra ◽  
Isis Ledezma-Yanez ◽  
Guanna Li ◽  
Wiebren De Jong ◽  
Evgeny A. Pidko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Reaction Intermediates ◽  
Intermediate Species ◽  
Experimental Knowledge ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Ag Catalysts

<p>The analysis presented in this manuscript helps bridge an important fundamental discrepancy between the existing theoretical and experimental knowledge regarding the performance of Ag catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> electrochemical reduction (CO<sub>2</sub>ER). The results demonstrate how the intermediate species *OCHO is formed readily en-route the HCOO<sup>– </sup>pathway and plays a decisive role in determining selectivity of a predominantly CO producing catalyst such as Ag. Our theoretical and experimental approach develops a better understanding of the nature of competition as well as the complex interactions between the reaction intermediates leading to CO, HCOO<sup>–</sup> and H<sub>2</sub> during CO<sub>2</sub>ER.</p><p><br></p><p>Details of computational and experimental methods are present in the Supporting Information provided. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Photochemical and Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Catalyzed by a Polyoxometalate-Organic Photosensitizer Complex

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandan Dey ◽  
Ronny Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Mass Spectroscopy ◽  
Photochemical Reactions ◽  
Reducing Agent ◽  
Covalent Attachment ◽  
Hybrid Complex ◽  
Open Face

<p>A manganese substituted Anderson type polyoxometalate, [MnMo<sub>6</sub>O<sub>24</sub>]<sup>9-</sup>, tethered with an anthracene photosensitizer was prepared and used as catalyst for CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. The polyoxometalate-photosensitizer hybrid complex, obtained by covalent attachment of the sensitizer to only one face of the planar polyoxometalate, was characterized by NMR, IR and mass spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetry measurements show a catalytic response for the reduction of carbon dioxide, thereby suggesting catalysis at the manganese site on the open face of the polyoxometalate. Controlled potentiometric electrolysis showed the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to CO with a TOF of ~15 sec<sup>-1</sup>. Further photochemical reactions showed that the polyoxometalate-anthracene hybrid complex was active for the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to yield formic acid and/or CO in varying amounts dependent on the reducing agent used. Control experiments showed that the attachment of the photosensitizer to [MnMo<sub>6</sub>O<sub>24</sub>]<sup>9-</sup> is necessary for photocatalysis.</p><div><br></div>

Graphene Supported Tungsten Carbide as Catalyst for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahithi Ananthaneni ◽  
Rees Rankin
Keyword(s):  
Tungsten Carbide ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Platinum Group Metal ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Metal Carbides ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Co2 Reduction Reaction

<div>Electrochemical reduction of CO2 to useful chemical and fuels in an energy efficient way is currently an expensive and inefficient process. Recently, low-cost transition metal-carbides (TMCs) are proven to exhibit similar electronic structure similarities to Platinum-Group-Metal (PGM) catalysts and hence can be good substitutes for some important reduction reactions. In this work, we test graphenesupported WC (Tungsten Carbide) nanocluster as an electrocatalyst for the CO2 reduction reaction. Specifically, we perform DFT studies to understand various possible reaction mechanisms and determine the lowest thermodynamic energy landscape of CO2 reduction to various products such as CO, HCOOH, CH3OH, and CH4. This in-depth study of reaction energetics could lead to improvements and develop more efficient electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction.<br></div>

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