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An overview of Cu-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction

Zhao, Jian; Xue, Song; Barber, James; Zhou, Yiwei; Meng, Jie; Ke, Xuebin

Authors

Jian Zhao

Song Xue

James Barber

Yiwei Zhou

Jie Meng



Abstract

The electrochemical (EC) reduction of CO2 is a promising approach for value-added fuel or chemical production. Cu-based electrodes have been extensively used as a ‘star’ material for CO2 reduction to hydrocarbons. This review mainly focuses on the recent progress of Cu-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction from 2013 to 2019. Various morphologies of oxide-derived, bimetallic Cu species and their activity in EC CO2 reduction are reviewed, providing insights for the standardization of Cu-based heterogeneous systems. We also present a tutorial manual to describe parameters for the EC CO2 reduction process, especially for the pretreatment of the reaction system. This will offer useful guidance for newcomers to the field. Aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte effects based on Cu electrodes are discussed. Finally, an overview of reaction systems of EC/PEC CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation for Cu-based heterogeneous catalysts is provided.

Citation

Zhao, J., Xue, S., Barber, J., Zhou, Y., Meng, J., & Ke, X. (2020). An overview of Cu-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8(9), 4700-4734. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9ta11778d

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Feb 5, 2020
Online Publication Date Feb 5, 2020
Publication Date Mar 7, 2020
Deposit Date Mar 17, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Print ISSN 2050-7488
Electronic ISSN 2050-7496
Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 8
Issue 9
Pages 4700-4734
DOI https://doi.org/10.1039/c9ta11778d
Keywords Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment; General Materials Science; General Chemistry
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3450067
Publisher URL https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/TA/C9TA11778D#!divAbstract

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