Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives
Electrocatalytic CO _2 reduction reaction (eCO _2 RR) for C _2+ product generation is crucial for advancing clean energy conversion technologies. Cu-based electrocatalysts have long been regarded as the benchmark for producing C _2+ products by their moderate adsorption energy for key intermediates...
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| description | Electrocatalytic CO _2 reduction reaction (eCO _2 RR) for C _2+ product generation is crucial for advancing clean energy conversion technologies. Cu-based electrocatalysts have long been regarded as the benchmark for producing C _2+ products by their moderate adsorption energy for key intermediates and strong C–C coupling capabilities. However, limitations such as poor stability and low selectivity have driven the search for non-Cu-based alternatives. In this review, we carefully analyze the recent progress in non-Cu-based electrocatalysts for eCO _2 RR. We identify that the CO _2 activation and adsorption behavior of intermediates significantly influence the C–C coupling steps. Considering this foundation, we propose three non-Cu-based electrocatalysts for C _2+ products: frustrated Lewis acid-base pair catalyst, chiral catalyst, and molecular catalyst. These catalysts show significant potential for C _2+ products generation and expanding the catalytic landscape beyond Cu-based systems. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future directions of this emerging field. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview and valuable insights to guide future research efforts in developing novel electrocatalysts, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9e2948e67ef5467cb3e0dfbf81722bc02025-08-20T02:40:29ZengIOP PublishingJPhys Energy2515-76552025-01-017404200310.1088/2515-7655/adecc1Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectivesYuhang Ye0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4044-2799Chaoyu Ren1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5495-7460Zichao Xi2Qiao Chen3Ho Seok Park4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4424-4037Huanyu Jin5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1950-2364Hui-Ming Cheng6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5387-4241Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne , Victoria 3010, Melbourne, AustraliaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University , 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea; SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University , 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of KoreaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaShenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaElectrocatalytic CO _2 reduction reaction (eCO _2 RR) for C _2+ product generation is crucial for advancing clean energy conversion technologies. Cu-based electrocatalysts have long been regarded as the benchmark for producing C _2+ products by their moderate adsorption energy for key intermediates and strong C–C coupling capabilities. However, limitations such as poor stability and low selectivity have driven the search for non-Cu-based alternatives. In this review, we carefully analyze the recent progress in non-Cu-based electrocatalysts for eCO _2 RR. We identify that the CO _2 activation and adsorption behavior of intermediates significantly influence the C–C coupling steps. Considering this foundation, we propose three non-Cu-based electrocatalysts for C _2+ products: frustrated Lewis acid-base pair catalyst, chiral catalyst, and molecular catalyst. These catalysts show significant potential for C _2+ products generation and expanding the catalytic landscape beyond Cu-based systems. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future directions of this emerging field. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview and valuable insights to guide future research efforts in developing novel electrocatalysts, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy applications.https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/adecc1CO2 reductionelectrocatalysismulticarbon productscatalystreaction pathway |
| spellingShingle | Yuhang Ye Chaoyu Ren Zichao Xi Qiao Chen Ho Seok Park Huanyu Jin Hui-Ming Cheng Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives JPhys Energy CO2 reduction electrocatalysis multicarbon products catalyst reaction pathway |
| title | Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives |
| title_full | Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives |
| title_short | Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products by non-Cu-based electrocatalysts: challenges and perspectives |
| title_sort | electrocatalytic co2 reduction to c2 products by non cu based electrocatalysts challenges and perspectives |
| topic | CO2 reduction electrocatalysis multicarbon products catalyst reaction pathway |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/adecc1 |
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