Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalytic CO2Reduction and their Related Reaction Mechanisms.
The gradually increased concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been recognized as the primary culprit for the rise of the global mean temperature. In recent years, development of routes for highly efficient conversion of CO2has received much attention. This Review describes recent progress on the design and synthesis of solid-state catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2. The significance of this catalytic conversion is presented, followed by the general parameters for CO2electroreduction and a summary of the reaction apparatus. We also discuss various types of solid catalysts based on their CO2conversion mechanisms. We summarize the crucial factors (particle size, surface structure, composition, etc.) determining the performance for electroreduction.
Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China.
Lei
L
Zhang
Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China.
Zhi-Jian
ZJ
Zhao
Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China.
Jinlong
0000-0001-7263-318X
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Gong
CO2 conversion; electrochemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured materials; reaction mechanisms