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Shi J, Pršlja P, Jin B, Suominen M, Sainio J, Jiang H, Han N, Robertson D, Košir J, Caro M, Kallio T. Experimental and Computational Study Toward Identifying Active Sites of Supported SnO x Nanoparticles for Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction Using Machine-Learned Interatomic Potentials. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402190. [PMID: 38794869 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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SnOx has received great attention as an electrocatalyst for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), however; it still suffers from low activity. Moreover, the atomic-level SnOx structure and the nature of the active sites are still ambiguous due to the dynamism of surface structure and difficulty in structure characterization under electrochemical conditions. Herein, CO2RR performance is enhanced by supporting SnO2 nanoparticles on two common supports, vulcan carbon and TiO2. Then, electrolysis of CO2 at various temperatures in a neutral electrolyte reveals that the application window for this catalyst is between 12 and 30 °C. Furthermore, this study introduces a machine learning interatomic potential method for the atomistic simulation to investigate SnO2 reduction and establish a correlation between SnOx structures and their CO2RR performance. In addition, selectivity is analyzed computationally with density functional theory simulations to identify the key differences between the binding energies of *H and *CO2 -, where both are correlated with the presence of oxygen on the nanoparticle surface. This study offers in-depth insights into the rational design and application of SnOx-based electrocatalysts for CO2RR.
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- Junjie Shi
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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Zhang M, Feng T, Che X, Wang Y, Wang P, Chai M, Yuan M. Advances in Catalysts for Urea Electrosynthesis Utilizing CO 2 and Nitrogenous Materials: A Mechanistic Perspective. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2142. [PMID: 38730948 PMCID: PMC11084697 DOI: 10.3390/ma17092142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO2 and nitrogenous substances represents an essential advance for the chemical industry, enabling the efficient utilization of resources and promoting sustainable development. However, the development of electrocatalytic urea synthesis has been severely limited by weak chemisorption, poor activation and difficulties in C-N coupling reactions. In this review, catalysts and corresponding reaction mechanisms in the emerging fields of bimetallic catalysts, MXenes, frustrated Lewis acid-base pairs and heterostructures are summarized in terms of the two central mechanisms of molecule-catalyst interactions as well as chemical bond cleavage and directional coupling, which provide new perspectives for improving the efficiency of electrocatalytic synthesis of urea. This review provides valuable insights to elucidate potential electrocatalytic mechanisms.
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- Mengfei Zhang
- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Guoneng Shanxi Hequ Power Generation Co., Ltd., Xinzhou 036500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
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Ray SK, Dahal R, Ashie MD, Bastakoti BP. Decoration of Ag nanoparticles on CoMoO 4 rods for efficient electrochemical reduction of CO 2. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1406. [PMID: 38228653 PMCID: PMC10792071 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51680-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Hydrothermal and photoreduction/deposition methods were used to fabricate Ag nanoparticles (NPs) decorated CoMoO4 rods. Improvement of charge transfer and transportation of ions by making heterostructure was proved by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements. Linear sweep voltammetry results revealed a fivefold enhancement of current density by fabricating heterostructure. The lowest Tafel slope (112 mV/dec) for heterostructure compared with CoMoO4 (273 mV/dec) suggested the improvement of electrocatalytic performance. The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction was performed on an H-type cell. The CoMoO4 electrocatalyst possessed the Faraday efficiencies (FEs) of CO and CH4 up to 56.80% and 19.80%, respectively at - 1.3 V versus RHE. In addition, Ag NPs decorated CoMoO4 electrocatalyst showed FEs for CO, CH4, and C2H6 were 35.30%, 11.40%, and 44.20%, respectively, at the same potential. It is found that CO2 reduction products shifted from CO/CH4 to C2H6 when the Ag NPs deposited on the CoMoO4 electrocatalyst. In addition, it demonstrated excellent electrocatalytic stability after a prolonged 25 h amperometric test at - 1.3 V versus RHE. It can be attributed to a synergistic effect between the Ag NPs and CoMoO4 rods. This study highlights the cooperation between Ag NPs on CoMoO4 components and provides new insight into the design of heterostructure as an efficient, stable catalyst towards electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO, CH4, and C2H6 products.
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- Schindra Kumar Ray
- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina A and T State University, 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina A and T State University, 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina A and T State University, 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina A and T State University, 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA.
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Takagi K, Suzuki N, Hunge YM, Kuriyama H, Hayakawa T, Serizawa I, Terashima C. Synergistic effect of Ag decorated in-liquid plasma treated titanium dioxide catalyst for efficient electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction application. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 902:166018. [PMID: 37543324 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Recently, the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into a useful resource and its byproducts by electrocatalytic reduction has been studied. It is well known that CO2 can be selectively reduced by gold, lead, etc. supported on conductive carbon. However, the high pH in the vicinity of the electrode raises concerns about the catalyst and catalyst support degradation. Therefore, we considered that using chemically stable TiO2 (titanium dioxide) powder as an alternative to carbon. Surface treatment using in-liquid plasma was used to improve the electrochemical properties of TiO2. TiO2 maintained its particle shape and crystalline structure after in-liquid plasma treatment. Electrochemical properties were evaluated and the disappearance of Ti4+ and Ti3+ redox peaks derived from TiO2 and a decrease in hydrogen overvoltage were observed. The hydrogen overvoltage relationship suggested that tungsten coating or doping on a portion of the reduced TiO2 surface. Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction using the silver nanoparticle-supported in-liquid plasma treated TiO2 showed increased hydrogen production. In electrocatalytic CO2 reduction, the ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide gas is important. Therefore, in-liquid plasma treated TiO2 is useful for the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction application.
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- Kai Takagi
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan; ORC Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 4896 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano 391-0011, Japan
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- Research institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan
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- Research institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan
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- ORC Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 4896 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano 391-0011, Japan
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- ORC Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 4896 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano 391-0011, Japan
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- ORC Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 4896 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano 391-0011, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan; Research institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan.
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Li S, Dong X, Mao J, Chen W, Chen A, Wu G, Zhu C, Li G, Wei Y, Liu X, Wang J, Song Y, Wei W. Highly Efficient CO 2 Reduction at Steady 2 A cm -2 by Surface Reconstruction of Silver Penetration Electrode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301338. [PMID: 37183302 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Electroreduction of CO2 to CO is a promising route for greenhouse gas resource utilization, but it still suffers from impractical current density and poor durability. Here, a nanosheet shell (NS) vertically standing on the Ag hollow fiber (NS@Ag HF) surface formed by electrochemical surface reconstruction is reported. As-prepared NS@Ag HF as a gas penetration electrode exhibited a high CO faradaic efficiency of 97% at an ultra-high current density of 2.0 A cm-2 with a sustained performance for continuous >200 h operation. The experimental and theoretical studies reveal that promoted surface electronic structures of NS@Ag HF by the nanosheets not only suppress the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction but also facilitate the CO2 reduction kinetics. This work provides a feasible strategy for fabricating robust catalysts for highly efficient and stable CO2 reduction.
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- Shoujie Li
- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering Center, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Seteiz K, Häberlein JN, Heizmann PA, Disch J, Vierrath S. Carbon black supported Ag nanoparticles in zero-gap CO 2 electrolysis to CO enabling high mass activity. RSC Adv 2023; 13:18916-18926. [PMID: 37350859 PMCID: PMC10283028 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03424k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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In this study Ag nanoparticles supported on carbon black (Ag/C) were studied as catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO. The nanoparticles were synthesized on three carbon supports, namely Super P, Vulcan and Ketjenblack with surface areas from 50 to 800 m2 g-1 using cysteamine as a linker as proposed by Kim et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2015, 137, 13844. Gas diffusion electrodes were fabricated with all three Ag/Cs and then characterized in a zero-gap electrolyzer. All three supported catalysts achieve high voltage efficiencies, mass activities, and faradaic efficiencies above 80% up to 200 mA cm-2 with Ag loadings of ∼0.07 mg cm-2. Using an IrO2 anode, a partial CO current density of 196 mA cm-2 at 2.95 V and a mass activity of 3920 mA mg-1 at a cell voltage of 3.2 V was achieved. When changing the electrolyte from 0.1 M KOH to 0.1 M CsOH, it is possible to achieve 90% FECO at 300 mA cm-2. This results in a mass activity up to 5400 mA mg-1. Moreover, long-term tests at 300 mA cm-2 with 0.1 M CsOH resulted in FECO remaining above 80% over 11 h. The electrochemical performance did not show a dependence on the carbon support, indicating that mass transport is limiting the cathode, rather than catalyst kinetics. It is worth noting that this may only apply to electrodes with PTFE binders as used in this study, and electrodes with ionomer binders may show a dependence on the catalyst support.
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- Khaled Seteiz
- Electrochemical Energy Systems, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
- University of Freiburg, Institute and FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies Georges-Köhler-Allee 105 79110 Freiburg Germany
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- Electrochemical Energy Systems, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
- University of Freiburg, Institute and FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies Georges-Köhler-Allee 105 79110 Freiburg Germany
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- Electrochemical Energy Systems, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
- University of Freiburg, Institute and FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies Georges-Köhler-Allee 105 79110 Freiburg Germany
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- Electrochemical Energy Systems, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
- University of Freiburg, Institute and FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies Georges-Köhler-Allee 105 79110 Freiburg Germany
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- Electrochemical Energy Systems, IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
- University of Freiburg, Institute and FIT - Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies Georges-Köhler-Allee 105 79110 Freiburg Germany
- Hahn-Schickard Georges-Koehler-Allee 103 79110 Freiburg Germany
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Lodh J, Paul S, Sun H, Song L, Schöfberger W, Roy S. Electrochemical organic reactions: A tutorial review. Front Chem 2023; 10:956502. [PMID: 36704620 PMCID: PMC9871948 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.956502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Although the core of electrochemistry involves simple oxidation and reduction reactions, it can be complicated in real electrochemical organic reactions. The principles used in electrochemical reactions have been derived using physical organic chemistry, which drives other organic/inorganic reactions. This review mainly comprises two themes: the first discusses the factors that help optimize an electrochemical reaction, including electrodes, supporting electrolytes, and electrochemical cell design, and the second outlines studies conducted in the field over a period of 10 years. Electrochemical reactions can be used as a versatile tool for synthetically important reactions by modifying the constant electrolysis current.
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- Joyeeta Lodh
- Eco-Friendly Applied Materials Laboratory (EFAML), Materials Science Centre, Department of Chemical Sciences, Mohanpur Campus, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Eco-Friendly Applied Materials Laboratory (EFAML), Materials Science Centre, Department of Chemical Sciences, Mohanpur Campus, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis (LSusCat), Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis (LSusCat), Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis (LSusCat), Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz, Austria,*Correspondence: Wolfgang Schöfberger, ; Soumyajit Roy,
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- Eco-Friendly Applied Materials Laboratory (EFAML), Materials Science Centre, Department of Chemical Sciences, Mohanpur Campus, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India,*Correspondence: Wolfgang Schöfberger, ; Soumyajit Roy,
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Maarisetty D, Mary R, Hang DR, Mohapatra P, Baral SS. The role of material defects in the photocatalytic CO2 reduction: Interfacial properties, thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanism. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Duan R, Qin W, Xiao X, Ma B, Zheng Z. Influence of Ag Metal Dispersion on the Catalyzed Reduction of CO 2 into Chemical Fuels over Ag-ZrO 2 Catalysts. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:34213-34221. [PMID: 36188302 PMCID: PMC9520683 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metal/metal oxide catalysts reveal unique CO2 adsorption and hydrogenation properties in CO2 electroreduction for the synthesis of chemical fuels. The dispersion of active components on the surface of metal oxide has unique quantum effects, significantly affecting the catalytic activity and selectivity. Catalyst models with 25, 50, and 75% Ag covering on ZrO2, denoted as Ag4/(ZrO2)9, Ag8/(ZrO2)9, and Ag12/(ZrO2)9, respectively, were developed and coupled with a detailed investigation of the electronic properties and electroreduction processes from CO2 into different chemical fuels using density functional theory calculations. The dispersion of Ag can obviously tune the hybridization between the active site of the catalyst and the O atom of the intermediate species CH3O* derived from the reduction of CO2, which can be expected as the key intermediate to lead the reduction path to differentiation of generation of CH4 and CH3OH. The weak hybridization between CH3O* and Ag4/(ZrO2)9 and Ag12/(ZrO2)9 favors the further reduction of CH3O* into CH3OH. In stark contrast, the strong hybridization between CH3O* and Ag8/(ZrO2)9 promotes the dissociation of the C-O bond of CH3O*, thus leading to the generation of CH4. Results provide a fundamental understanding of the CO2 reduction mechanism on the metal/metal oxide surface, favoring novel catalyst rational design and chemical fuel production.
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Chen J, Liu X, Xi S, Zhang T, Liu Z, Chen J, Shen L, Kawi S, Wang L. Functionalized Ag with Thiol Ligand to Promote Effective CO 2 Electroreduction. ACS NANO 2022; 16:13982-13991. [PMID: 36094893 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c03512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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It is challenging while critical to develop efficient catalysts that can achieve both high current density and high energy efficiency for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2R). Herein, we report a strategy of tailoring the surface electronic structure of an Ag catalyst via thiol ligand modification to improve its intrinsic activity, selectivity, and further energy efficiency toward CO2R. Specifically, interconnected Ag nanoparticles with residual thiol ligands on the surface were prepared through electrochemical activation of a thiol-ligand-based Ag complex. When it was used as a catalyst for CO2R, the thiol-ligand modified Ag exhibited high CO selectivity (>90%) throughout a wide electrode-potential range; furthermore, high cathodic energy efficiencies of >90% and >70% were obtained for CO formation at high current densities of 150 and 750 mA cm-2, respectively, outperforming the state-of-the-art Ag-based electrocatalysts for CO2 to CO conversion. The first-principle calculations on the reaction energetics suggest that the binding energies of the key intermediate -*COOH on Ag are optimized by the adsorbed thiol ligand, thus favoring CO formation while suppressing the competing H2 evolution. Our findings provide a rational design strategy for CO2 reduction electrocatalyst by electronic modulation through surface-adsorbed ligands.
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- Junmei Chen
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR, Singapore 627833
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585
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Mubarak S, Dhamodharan D, Byun HS, Arya S, Pattanayak DK. Effective photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formic acid using controllably annealed TiO2 nanoparticles derived from porous structured Ti foil. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Yang H, Huang J, Yang H, Guo Q, Jiang B, Chen J, Yuan X. Design and Synthesis of Ag‐based Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Advances and Perspectives. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200637. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Hu Yang
- Nantong University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Nantong University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources State Key Laboratory of Space Power-sources Technology CHINA
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- Nantong University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Sichuan University College of chemistry CHINA
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- Soochow University Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices CHINA
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- Nantong University school of chemistry and engineering 9 Seyuan Road, Nantong 226019 Nantong CHINA
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Fu HQ, Liu J, Bedford NM, Wang Y, Sun JW, Zou Y, Dong M, Wright J, Diao H, Liu P, Yang HG, Zhao H. Synergistic Cr 2 O 3 @Ag Heterostructure Enhanced Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction to CO. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202854. [PMID: 35686844 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The electrocatalytic CO2 RR to produce value-added chemicals and fuels has been recognized as a promising means to reduce the reliance on fossil resources; it is, however, hindered due to the lack of high-performance electrocatalysts. The effectiveness of sculpturing metal/metal oxides (MMO) heterostructures to enhance electrocatalytic performance toward CO2 RR has been well documented, nonetheless, the precise synergistic mechanism of MMO remains elusive. Herein, an in operando electrochemically synthesized Cr2 O3 -Ag heterostructure electrocatalyst (Cr2 O3 @Ag) is reported for efficient electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO. The obtained Cr2 O3 @Ag can readily achieve a superb FECO of 99.6% at -0.8 V (vs RHE) with a high JCO of 19.0 mA cm-2 . These studies also confirm that the operando synthesized Cr2 O3 @Ag possesses high operational stability. Notably, operando Raman spectroscopy studies reveal that the markedly enhanced performance is attributable to the synergistic Cr2 O3 -Ag heterostructure induced stabilization of CO2 •- /*COOH intermediates. DFT calculations unveil that the metallic-Ag-catalyzed CO2 reduction to CO requires a 1.45 eV energy input to proceed, which is 0.93 eV higher than that of the MMO-structured Cr2 O3 @Ag. The exemplified approaches in this work would be adoptable for design and development of high-performance electrocatalysts for other important reactions.
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- Huai Qin Fu
- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Department of Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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Abdinejad M, Irtem E, Farzi A, Sassenburg M, Subramanian S, Iglesias van Montfort HP, Ripepi D, Li M, Middelkoop J, Seifitokaldani A, Burdyny T. CO 2 Electrolysis via Surface-Engineering Electrografted Pyridines on Silver Catalysts. ACS Catal 2022; 12:7862-7876. [PMID: 35799769 PMCID: PMC9251727 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c01654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The electrochemical
reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to value-added materials
has received considerable attention. Both
bulk transition-metal catalysts and molecular catalysts affixed to
conductive noncatalytic solid supports represent a promising approach
toward the electroreduction of CO2. Here, we report a combined
silver (Ag) and pyridine catalyst through a one-pot and irreversible
electrografting process, which demonstrates the enhanced CO2 conversion versus individual counterparts. We find that by tailoring
the pyridine carbon chain length, a 200 mV shift in the onset potential
is obtainable compared to the bare silver electrode. A 10-fold activity
enhancement at −0.7 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)
is then observed with demonstratable higher partial current densities
for CO, indicating that a cocatalytic effect is attainable through
the integration of the two different catalytic structures. We extended
the performance to a flow cell operating at 150 mA/cm2,
demonstrating the approach’s potential for substantial adaptation
with various transition metals as supports and electrografted molecular
cocatalysts.
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- Maryam Abdinejad
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, Delft 2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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Electro-Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Valuable Chemicals in a Membrane Electrode Assembly. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14095579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Electro-conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals is an efficient method to deal with excessive CO2 in the atmosphere. However, undesirable CO2 reaction kinetics in the bulk solution strongly limit current density, and thus it is incompetent in market promotion. Flow cell technology provides an insight into uplifting current density. As an efficient flow cell configuration, membrane electrode assembly (MEA) has been proposed and proven as a viable technology for scalable CO2 electro-conversion, promoting current density to several hundred mA/cm2. In this review, we systematically reviewed recent perspectives and methods to put forward the utilization of state-of-the-art MEA to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. Configuration design, catalysts nature, and flow media were discussed. At the end of this review, we also presented the current challenges and the potential directions for potent MEA design. We hope this review could offer some clear, timely, and valuable insights on the development of MEA for using wastewater-produced CO2.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) electroreduction offers an attractive pathway for converting CO2 to valuable fuels and chemicals. Despite the existence of some excellent electrocatalysts with superior selectivity for specific products, these reactions are conducted at low current densities ranging from several mA cm−2 to tens of mA cm−2, which are far from commercially desirable values. To extend the applications of CO2 electroreduction technology to an industrial scale, long-term operations under high current densities (over 200 mA cm−2) are desirable. In this paper, we review recent major advances toward higher current density in CO2 reduction, including: (1) innovations in electrocatalysts (engineering the morphology, modulating the electronic structure, increasing the active sites, etc.); (2) the design of electrolyzers (membrane electrode assemblies, flow cells, microchannel reactors, high-pressure cells, etc.); and (3) the influence of electrolytes (concentration, pH, anion and cation effects). Finally, we discuss the current challenges and perspectives for future development toward high current densities.
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Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to fuels and chemicals is one of the most attractive routes for CO2 utilization. However, low efficiency and poor stability restrict the practical application of most conventional electrocatalysts. Here, a silver hollow fiber electrode is presented as a novel self-supported gas diffusion electrode for efficient and stable CO2 electroreduction to CO. A CO faradaic efficiency of over 92% at current densities of above 150 mA∙cm−2 is achieved in 0.5 M KHCO3 for over 100 h, which is comparable to the most outstanding Ag-based electrocatalysts. The electrochemical results suggest the excellent electrocatalytic performance of silver hollow fiber electrode is attributed to the unique pore structures providing abundant active sites and favorable mass transport, which not only suppresses the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) but also facilitates the CO2 reduction kinetics.
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The spontaneous electrochemical reduction of gaseous CO2 using a sacrificial Zn anode and a high-surface-area dendritic Ag-Cu cathode. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Lin J, Yan S, Zhang C, Hu Q, Cheng Z. Hydrophobic Electrode Design for CO 2 Electroreduction in a Microchannel Reactor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:8623-8632. [PMID: 35109655 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microchannel reactor is a novel electrochemical device to intensify CO2 mass transfer with large interfacial areas. However, if the catalyst inserted in the microchannel is wetted, CO2 is required to diffuse across the liquid film to get access to reaction sites. In this paper, a hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-doped Ag nanocatalyst on a Zn rod was synthesized through a facile galvanic replacement of 2Ag++Zn → 2Ag + Zn2+. The catalyst layer, which was PTFE incorporated into the Ag matrix, was detected to distribute uniformly on the Zn substrate with a thickness of 77 μm. Consequently, the PTFE-doped electrode demonstrated enhanced activity with an optimal 96.19% CO faradaic efficiency (FECO) in the microchannel reactor. Typically, the catalyst could maintain over 90% FECO even at the current density of 24 mA cm-2, which was nearly 30% higher than that of a similar catalyst without PTFE. In addition, influences of the concentration of PTFE and deposition time were also investigated, determining that 1 vol % of PTFE and 30 min of coating yielded best electrocatalytic efficiency. To achieve a further breakthrough of CO2 mass transfer limitations, reactions were applied under relatively high pressures (3-15 bar) in a single-compartment high-pressure cell. The maximum CO partial current density (jCO) can reach 106.76 mA cm-2 at 9 bar.
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- Jing Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Ma C, Zou X, Li A, Gao Z, Luo L, Shen S, Zhang J, Huang Z, Zhu L. Rapid flame synthesis of carbon doped defective ZnO for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to syngas. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhu J, Das S, Cool P. Recent strategies for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 into methanol. ADVANCES IN CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.acat.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Frey D, Neyerlin KC, Modestino MA. Bayesian optimization of electrochemical devices for electrons-to-molecules conversions: the case of pulsed CO 2 electroreduction. REACT CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2re00285j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bayesian optimization (BO) was implemented to improve a membrane electrode assembly CO2 electroreduction device undergoing pulsed operation.
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- Daniel Frey
- New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, Golden, CO, USA
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- New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Wu SQ, Hao YC, Chen LW, Li J, Yu ZL, Zhu Z, Liu D, Su X, Hu L, Huang HZ, Yin AX. Modulating the electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction performances of bismuth nanoparticles with carbon substrates with controlled degrees of oxidation. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:20091-20097. [PMID: 34846444 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05793f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The catalytic performances of metal nanoparticles can be widely tuned and promoted by the metal-support interactions. Here, we report that the morphologies and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) properties of bismuth nanoparticles (BiNPs) can be rationally modulated by their interactions with carbon black (CB) supports by controlling the degree of surface oxidation. Appropriately oxidized CB supports can provide sufficient oxygen-containing groups for anchoring BiNPs with tunable sizes and surface areas, desirable key intermediate adsorption abilities, appropriate surface wettability, and adequate electron transfer abilities. As a result, the optimized Bi/CB catalysts exhibited a promoted CO2RR performance with a Faradaic efficiency of 94% and a current density of 16.7 mA cm-2 for HCOO- at -0.9 V versus a reversible hydrogen electrode. Our results demonstrate the significance of regulating the interactions between supports and metal nanoparticles for both synthesis of the catalyst and electrolysis applications, which may find broader applicability in more electrocatalyst designs.
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- Si-Qian Wu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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Sharma RK, Yadav S, Dutta S, Kale HB, Warkad IR, Zbořil R, Varma RS, Gawande MB. Silver nanomaterials: synthesis and (electro/photo) catalytic applications. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:11293-11380. [PMID: 34661205 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00912a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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In view of their unique characteristics and properties, silver nanomaterials (Ag NMs) have been used not only in the field of nanomedicine but also for diverse advanced catalytic technologies. In this comprehensive review, light is shed on general synthetic approaches encompassing chemical reduction, sonochemical, microwave, and thermal treatment among the preparative methods for the syntheses of Ag-based NMs and their catalytic applications. Additionally, some of the latest innovative approaches such as continuous flow integrated with MW and other benign approaches have been emphasized that ultimately pave the way for sustainability. Moreover, the potential applications of emerging Ag NMs, including sub nanomaterials and single atoms, in the field of liquid-phase catalysis, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis as well as a positive role of Ag NMs in catalytic reactions are meticulously summarized. The scientific interest in the synthesis and applications of Ag NMs lies in the integrated benefits of their catalytic activity, selectivity, stability, and recovery. Therefore, the rise and journey of Ag NM-based catalysts will inspire a new generation of chemists to tailor and design robust catalysts that can effectively tackle major environmental challenges and help to replace noble metals in advanced catalytic applications. This overview concludes by providing future perspectives on the research into Ag NMs in the arena of electrocatalysis and photocatalysis.
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- Rakesh Kumar Sharma
- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic.,Nanotechnology Centre, CEET, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic.,U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response Water Infrastructure Division/Chemical Methods and Treatment Branch, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, MS 483 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268, USA.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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Lin W, Chen H, Li Z, Sasaki K, Yao S, Zhang Z, Li J, Fu J. A Cu 2 O-derived Polymeric Carbon Nitride Heterostructured Catalyst for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Ethylene. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:3190-3197. [PMID: 34105878 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202100659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The electroreduction of carbon dioxide to hydrocarbons has been proposed as a promising way to utilize CO2 and maintain the ecosystem carbon balance. However, the selective reduction of CO2 to C2 hydrocarbons is still challenging. In this study, a highly efficient heterostructured catalyst has been developed, composed of a carbon nitride (CN)-encapsulated copper oxide hybrid (Cux O/CN). The interaction between the metal and carbon nitride in the heterostructured catalysts improves the intrinsic electrical conductivity and the charge transfer processes at metal-support interfaces. A remarkable enhancement in the selectivity of hydrocarbons is achieved with these modified Cu-based electrocatalysts, with an onset potential of -0.4 V and high C2 H4 faradaic efficiency of 42.2 %, and these catalysts can also effectively suppress H2 evolution during the CO2 reduction reaction. This work provides a simple and cost-effective method for synthesizing CN-encapsulated catalysts that provides the possibility of efficiently converting CO2 into C2 hydrocarbons.
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- Wenwen Lin
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevard North, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
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- Chemistry Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, 11973, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevard North, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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Li M, Hu Y, Wang D, Geng D. Enhanced Electrochemical Reduction of CO 2 to CO on Ag/SnO 2 by a Synergistic Effect of Morphology and Structural Defects. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:2694-2701. [PMID: 34327834 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202100718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Silver (Ag)-based materials are considered to be promising materials for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to produce CO, but the selectivity and efficiency of traditional polycrystalline Ag materials are insufficient; there still exists a great challenge to explore novel modified Ag based materials. Herein, a nanocomposite of Ag and SnO2 (Ag/SnO2 ) for efficient reduction of CO2 to CO is reported. HRTEM and XRD patterns clearly demonstrated the lattice destruction of Ag and the amorphous SnO2 in the Ag/SnO2 nanocomposite. Electrochemical tests indicated the nanocomposite containing 15% SnO2 possesses highest catalytic selectivity featured by a CO faradaic efficiency (FE) of 99.2% at -0.9 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (vs RHE) and FE>90% for the CO product at a wide potential range from -0.8 V to -1.4 V vs RHE. Experimental characterization and analysis showed that the high catalytic performance is attributed to not only the branched morphology of Ag/SnO2 nanocomposites (NCs), which endows the maximum exposure of active sites, but also the special adsorption capacity of abundant defect sites in the crystal for *COOH (the key intermediate of CO formation), which improves the intrinsic activity of the catalyst. But equally important, the existed SnO2 also plays an important role in inhibiting hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and anchoring defect sites. This work demonstrates the use of crystal defect engineering and synergy in composite to improve the efficiency of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR).
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- Meng Li
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Magneto-Photoelectrical Composite and Interface Science, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Magneto-Photoelectrical Composite and Interface Science, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu JITRI Molecular Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., 215500, Changshu, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Magneto-Photoelectrical Composite and Interface Science, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083, Beijing, P. R. China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 100083, Beijing, P. R. China
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Suominen M, Kallio T. What We Currently Know about Carbon‐Supported Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials in Electrochemical CO
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Reduction. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Milla Suominen
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Aalto University Kemistintie 1 02015 Espoo Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Aalto University Kemistintie 1 02015 Espoo Finland
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Bellardita M, Loddo V, Parrino F, Palmisano L. (Photo)electrocatalytic Versus Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction. CHEMPHOTOCHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cptc.202100030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Engineering Department University of Palermo Palermo Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering University of Trento Trento Italy
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Wang G, Chen J, Ding Y, Cai P, Yi L, Li Y, Tu C, Hou Y, Wen Z, Dai L. Electrocatalysis for CO2 conversion: from fundamentals to value-added products. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:4993-5061. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00071j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 205] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This timely and comprehensive review mainly summarizes advances in heterogeneous electroreduction of CO2: from fundamentals to value-added products.
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Wilsey MK, Cox CP, Forsythe RC, McCarney LR, Müller AM. Selective CO2 reduction towards a single upgraded product: a minireview on multi-elemental copper-free electrocatalysts. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy02010a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Electrocatalytic conversion of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to liquid fuels or upgraded chemicals is a critical strategy to mitigate anthropogenic climate change. To this end, we urgently need high-performance CO2 reduction catalysts.
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- Materials Science Program
- University of Rochester
- New York 14627
- USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Rochester
- New York 14627
- USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Rochester
- New York 14627
- USA
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- Materials Science Program
- University of Rochester
- New York 14627
- USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering
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Li Y, Ci S, Cai P, Senthilkumar N, Wen Z. Thermally stable cobalt amide cyanide as high-activity and durable bifunctional electrocatalyst toward O2 and CO2 reduction. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lan Y, Niu G, Wang F, Cui D, Hu Z. SnO 2-Modified Two-Dimensional CuO for Enhanced Electrochemical Reduction of CO 2 to C 2H 4. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:36128-36136. [PMID: 32700522 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c09240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Electrochemical reduction of CO2 was a widespread method for CO2 conversion into valuable chemical fuel. C2H4 is an important product from CO2 reduction. However, conversion of CO2 into the hydrocarbon C2H4 faced large energy barriers. Herein, we, for the first time, achieve a high efficiency for electrochemical conversion of CO2 to C2H4 on a tin-modified CuO. By modifying with Sn, we obtained a related low onset potential of C2H4 as positive as -0.8 V versus RHE and a high Faradaic efficiency of C2H4 as high as 22% at -1.0 V (vs RHE). According to density functional calculation, the Sn dopant mainly enriched the electron density of CuO, while it was electron-poor in the Sn dopants. The rate of CO2 reduction can be enhanced on Cu nanosheets with higher electron density. We believed that this work would promote the development of two-dimensional catalysts for CO2 conversion and deepen the understanding of doping on CO2 reduction.
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- Yangchun Lan
- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P. R. China
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Coupling N2 and CO2 in H2O to synthesize urea under ambient conditions. Nat Chem 2020; 12:717-724. [DOI: 10.1038/s41557-020-0481-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Increasing risks from global warming impose an urgent need to develop technologically and economically feasible means to reduce CO2 content in the atmosphere. Carbon capture and utilization technologies and carbon markets have been established for this purpose. Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) presents a promising solution, fulfilling carbon-neutral goals and sustainable materials production. This review aims to elaborate on various components in CO2RR reactors and relevant industrial processing. First, major performance metrics are discussed, with requirements obtained from a techno-economic analysis. Detailed discussions then emphasize on (i) technical benefits and challenges regarding different reactor types, (ii) critical features in flow cell systems that enhance CO2 diffusion compared to conventional H-cells, (iii) electrolyte and its effect on liquid phase electrolyzers, (iv) catalysts for feasible products (carbon monoxide, formic acid and multi-carbons) and (v) strategies on flow channel and anode design as next steps. Finally, specific perspectives on CO2 feeds for the reactor and downstream purification techniques are annotated as part of the CO2RR industrial processing. Overall, we focus on the component and system aspects for the design of a CO2RR reactor, while pointing out challenges and opportunities to realize the ultimate goal of viable carbon capture and utilization technology.
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Bhargava SS, Proietto F, Azmoodeh D, Cofell ER, Henckel DA, Verma S, Brooks CJ, Gewirth AA, Kenis PJA. System Design Rules for Intensifying the Electrochemical Reduction of CO
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to CO on Ag Nanoparticles. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Saket S. Bhargava
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
- Dipartimento di IngegneriaUniversita degli Studi di Palermo 61, Piazza Marina Palermo Italy 90133
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
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- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1304 W. Green St. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 505 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
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- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 505 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 600 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana Illinois USA 61801
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI−I2CNER)Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku Fukuoka Japan 819-0395
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Fan L, Xia C, Yang F, Wang J, Wang H, Lu Y. Strategies in catalysts and electrolyzer design for electrochemical CO 2 reduction toward C 2+ products. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2020; 6:eaay3111. [PMID: 32128404 PMCID: PMC7034982 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aay3111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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In light of environmental concerns and energy transition, electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) to value-added multicarbon (C2 +) fuels and chemicals, using renewable electricity, presents an elegant long-term solution to close the carbon cycle with added economic benefits as well. However, electrocatalytic C─C coupling in aqueous electrolytes is still an open challenge due to low selectivity, activity, and stability. Design of catalysts and reactors holds the key to addressing those challenges. We summarize recent progress in how to achieve efficient C─C coupling via ECR, with emphasis on strategies in electrocatalysts and electrocatalytic electrode/reactor design, and their corresponding mechanisms. In addition, current bottlenecks and future opportunities for C2 + product generation is discussed. We aim to provide a detailed review of the state-of-the-art C─C coupling strategies to the community for further development and inspiration in both fundamental understanding and technological applications.
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- Lei Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- School of Resource, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resource, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Azrieli Global Scholar, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), Toronto, 22 Ontario M5G 1M1, Canada
- Corresponding author. (Y.L.); (H.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Corresponding author. (Y.L.); (H.W.)
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Sun D, Xu X, Qin Y, Jiang SP, Shao Z. Rational Design of Ag-Based Catalysts for the Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction to CO: A Review. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:39-58. [PMID: 31696641 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201902061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The selective electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) to CO in aqueous electrolytes has gained significant interest in recent years due to its capability to mitigate the environmental issues associated with CO2 emission and to convert renewable energy such as wind and solar power into chemical energy as well as its potential to realize the commercial use of CO2 . In view of the thermodynamic stability and kinetic inertness of CO2 molecules, the exploitation of active, selective, and stable catalysts for the ECR to CO is crucial to promote the reaction efficiency. Indeed, plenty of electrocatalysts for the selective ECR to CO have been explored, of which Ag is known as the most promising electrocatalyst for large-scale ECR to CO due to several competitive advantages including high catalytic performance, low price, and rich reserves compared with other metal counterparts. To provide useful guidelines for the further development of efficient catalysts for the ECR to CO, a comprehensive summary of the recent progress of Ag-based electrocatalysts is presented in this Review. Different modification strategies of Ag-based electrocatalysts are highlighted, including exposure of crystal facets, tuning of morphology and size, introduction of support materials, alloying with other metals, and surface modification with functional groups. The reaction mechanisms involved in these different modification strategies of Ag-based electrocatalysts are also discussed. Finally, the prospects for the development of next-generation Ag-based electrocatalysts are proposed in an effort to facilitate the industrialization of ECR to CO.
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- Dalei Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
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- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
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- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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Campbell ZS, Abolhasani M. Facile synthesis of anhydrous microparticles using plug-and-play microfluidic reactors. REACT CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0re00193g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Microfluidic materials synthesis techniques are an ideal approach for controlled synthesis of anhydrous microparticles. In this article, we highlight the recent developments using plug-and-play microreactors for anhydrous microparticle synthesis.
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- Zachary S. Campbell
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA
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This work discusses single-pass CO2 conversion in a systematic study on CO2 to CO flow cell electrolyzers.
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- Emily Jeng
- Center for Catalytic Science & Technology
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- University of Delaware
- Newark
- USA
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- Center for Catalytic Science & Technology
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- University of Delaware
- Newark
- USA
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Franco F, Rettenmaier C, Jeon HS, Roldan Cuenya B. Transition metal-based catalysts for the electrochemical CO2 reduction: from atoms and molecules to nanostructured materials. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:6884-6946. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00835d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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An overview of the main strategies for the rational design of transition metal-based catalysts for the electrochemical conversion of CO2, ranging from molecular systems to single-atom and nanostructured catalysts.
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- Federico Franco
- Department of Interface Science
- Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Department of Interface Science
- Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Department of Interface Science
- Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Department of Interface Science
- Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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Liang S, Altaf N, Huang L, Gao Y, Wang Q. Electrolytic cell design for electrochemical CO2 reduction. J CO2 UTIL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Campbell ZS, Jackson D, Lustik J, Al-Rashdi AK, Bennett JA, Li F, Abolhasani M. Continuous flow synthesis of phase transition-resistant titania microparticles with tunable morphologies. RSC Adv 2020; 10:8340-8347. [PMID: 35497828 PMCID: PMC9050020 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01442g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Titania microspheres have attracted substantial attention for a variety of applications, including ion scavenging, catalysis, and energy generation, though most synthetic techniques are limited to a few basic morphologies and narrow size ranges. Here, an intensified microfluidic strategy for continuous synthesis of anatase titania microspheres is presented. In-flow photo crosslinking, incorporated with a flow reactor and polar aprotic solvent, enables access to precursor compositions up to an order of magnitude higher than those previously reported, with size tunability approaching two orders of magnitude. Morphological and surface area effects associated with precursor composition are explored, resulting in hollow, yolk–shell, macroporous, and dense titania microspheres containing no detectable rutile phase and possessing surface areas exceeding 350 m2 g−1 post calcination. Furthermore, effects of calcination temperature and time on the surface area, crystallinity and phase composition, and morphology of the synthesized titania microspheres are studied in detail. The synthesized microspheres are shown to remain completely in the anatase phase, even at temperatures up to 900 °C, far beyond the expected phase transition temperature. Thus, the breadth of attainable morphologies, specific surface areas, and phase compositions present a variety of intriguing substrate candidates for such applications as heterogeneous (photo) catalysis, adsorption and ion capture, electrochemistry, and photovoltaics. A flow chemistry strategy for synthesis of anatase titania microparticles utilizing a flow-focusing microreactor integrated with a collimated UV LED is presented. The synthesized microparticles possess a wide variety of morphologies and high surface areas (up to 362 m2 g−1).![]()
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- Zachary S. Campbell
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- North Carolina State University
- Raleigh
- USA 27695
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Duarte M, De Mot B, Hereijgers J, Breugelmans T. Electrochemical Reduction of CO
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Supply in Gas Diffusion Electrodes. ChemElectroChem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201901454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Miguel Duarte
- Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)University of Antwerp Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk Belgium
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- Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)University of Antwerp Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk Belgium
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- Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)University of Antwerp Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk Belgium
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- Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)University of Antwerp Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk Belgium
- Separation & Conversion Technologies, VITO Boeretang 200 2400 Mol Belgium
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Xie C, Niu Z, Kim D, Li M, Yang P. Surface and Interface Control in Nanoparticle Catalysis. Chem Rev 2019; 120:1184-1249. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 286] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Chenlu Xie
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Kavli Energy Nanoscience Institute, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Bai B, Chen Q, Zhao X, Zhuo D, Xu Z, Wang Z, Wu M, Tan H, Peng S, Guo G. Enhancing Electroreduction of CO
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Nanotubes Arrays by N, B‐Support Modification. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201901211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Bing Bai
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou Fujian 350002 P. R. China
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Kibria MG, Edwards JP, Gabardo CM, Dinh CT, Seifitokaldani A, Sinton D, Sargent EH. Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction into Chemical Feedstocks: From Mechanistic Electrocatalysis Models to System Design. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1807166. [PMID: 31095806 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201807166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 374] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The electrochemical reduction of CO2 is a promising route to convert intermittent renewable energy to storable fuels and valuable chemical feedstocks. To scale this technology for industrial implementation, a deepened understanding of how the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) proceeds will help converge on optimal operating parameters. Here, a techno-economic analysis is presented with the goal of identifying maximally profitable products and the performance targets that must be met to ensure economic viability-metrics that include current density, Faradaic efficiency, energy efficiency, and stability. The latest computational understanding of the CO2 RR is discussed along with how this can contribute to the rational design of efficient, selective, and stable electrocatalysts. Catalyst materials are classified according to their selectivity for products of interest and their potential to achieve performance targets is assessed. The recent progress and opportunities in system design for CO2 electroreduction are described. To conclude, the remaining technological challenges are highlighted, suggesting full-cell energy efficiency as a guiding performance metric for industrial impact.
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- Md Golam Kibria
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 10 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 10 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 10 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 10 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G4, Canada
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Solvents and Supporting Electrolytes in the Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO 2. iScience 2019; 19:135-160. [PMID: 31369986 PMCID: PMC6669325 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2019.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Different electrolytes applied in the aqueous electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) considerably influence the catalyst performance. Their concentration, species, buffer capacity, and pH value influence the local reaction conditions and impact the product distribution of the electrocatalyst. Relevant properties of prospective solvents include their basicity, CO2 solubility, conductivity, and toxicity, which affect the CO2RR and the applicability of the solvents. The complexity of an electrochemical system impedes the direct correlation between a single parameter and cell performance indicators such as the Faradaic efficiency; thus the effects of different electrolytes are often not fully comprehended. For an industrial application, a deeper understanding of the effects described in this review can help with the prediction of performance, as well as the development of scalable electrolyzers. In this review, the application of supporting electrolytes and different solvents in the CO2RR reported in the literature are summarized and discussed.
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Endrődi B, Kecsenovity E, Samu A, Darvas F, Jones RV, Török V, Danyi A, Janáky C. Multilayer Electrolyzer Stack Converts Carbon Dioxide to Gas Products at High Pressure with High Efficiency. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2019; 4:1770-1777. [PMID: 31328172 PMCID: PMC6632018 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.9b01142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 is a value-added approach to both decrease the atmospheric emission of carbon dioxide and form valuable chemicals. We present a zero gap electrolyzer cell, which continuously converts gas phase CO2 to products without using any liquid catholyte. This is the first report of a multilayer CO2 electrolyzer stack for scaling up the electrolysis process. CO formation with partial current densities above 250 mA cm-2 were achieved routinely, which was further increased to 300 mA cm-2 (with ∼95% faradic efficiency) by pressurizing the CO2 inlet (up to 10 bar). Evenly distributing the CO2 gas among the layers, the electrolyzer operates identically to the sum of multiple single-layer electrolyzer cells. When passing the CO2 gas through the layers consecutively, the CO2 conversion efficiency increased. The electrolyzer simultaneously provides high partial current density, low cell voltage (-3.0 V), high conversion efficiency (up to 40%), and high selectivity for CO production.
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Affiliation(s)
- B. Endrődi
- Department
of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence
Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
- E-mail: (B. Endrődi)
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence
Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence
Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
| | - F. Darvas
- ThalesNano
Inc., Záhony u.
7, Budapest 1031, Hungary
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- ThalesNano
Inc., Záhony u.
7, Budapest 1031, Hungary
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- ThalesNano
Inc., Záhony u.
7, Budapest 1031, Hungary
| | - A. Danyi
- ThalesNano
Inc., Záhony u.
7, Budapest 1031, Hungary
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary Excellence
Centre, University of Szeged, Rerrich Square 1, Szeged H-6720, Hungary
- E-mail: (C. Janáky)
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Kottakkat T, Klingan K, Jiang S, Jovanov ZP, Davies VH, El-Nagar GAM, Dau H, Roth C. Electrodeposited AgCu Foam Catalysts for Enhanced Reduction of CO 2 to CO. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:14734-14744. [PMID: 30933468 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b22071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Selective electrochemical reduction of CO2 is an emerging field which needs more active and stable catalysts for its practicability. In this work, we have studied the influence of Ag metal incorporation into Cu dendritic structures on the product distribution and selectivity of CO2 electroreduction. Bimetallic AgCu foams prepared by hydrogen bubble templated electrodeposition shift the potentials of CO production to more positive values compared to bulk silver. The presence of Ag during the electrodeposition significantly changed the size and the shape of the dendrites in the pore walls of AgCu foams compared to Cu foam. The CO adsorption characteristics are studied by operando Raman spectroscopy. In the presence of Ag, the maximum CO adsorption is observed at a more positive potential. As a result, an improved selectivity for CO is obtained for AgCu foam catalysts at lower overpotentials compared to Cu foam catalyst, evidencing a synergistic effect between the bimetallic components. We were successful in increasing the CO mass activity with respect to the total Ag amount. AgCu foams are found to retain the CO selectivity during long-term operation, and with their easily scalable electrodeposition synthesis they possess high potential for industrial application.
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- Tintula Kottakkat
- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Freie Universität Berlin , Takustr. 3 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Physics , Freie Universität Berlin , Arnimallee 14 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Physics , Freie Universität Berlin , Arnimallee 14 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Chemistry , Technische Universität Berlin , Straße des 17. Juni , 10623 Berlin , Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Freie Universität Berlin , Takustr. 3 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Freie Universität Berlin , Takustr. 3 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Physics , Freie Universität Berlin , Arnimallee 14 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Freie Universität Berlin , Takustr. 3 , 14195 Berlin , Germany
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