CO2 reduction

Strong Locking of Edge Ni−N₄ Sites for *COOH: New Breakthrough in Acidic CO₂RR Achieving FEco > 94% and Energy Efficiency of 44%

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Strong Locking of Edge Ni−N₄ Sites for *COOH: New Breakthrough in Acidic CO₂RR Achieving FEco > 94% and Energy Efficiency of 44%

First Author: Ziwen Mei (Central South University)Corresponding Authors: Zhang Lin, Min Liu (Central South University) Research BackgroundElectrochemical CO₂ reduction to CO serves as an important bridge connecting renewable electricity with chemical feedstocks. Acidic media can completely avoid carbonate precipitation, benefiting device longevity; however, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) dominates in strong acids. Although single-atom Ni−N₄ … Read more

K⁺-Water Armor: The Secret Weapon for Copper Electrodes to Convert Water into C₂ Chemicals

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K⁺-Water Armor: The Secret Weapon for Copper Electrodes to Convert Water into C₂ Chemicals

First Author: Yu Zhao (Xiamen University)Corresponding Authors: Jin-Chao Dong, Shisheng Zheng, Yue-Jiao Zhang, Jian-Feng Li (Xiamen University) Research BackgroundCu is the only pure metal capable of electrochemically reducing CO₂ to multi-carbon (C₂⁺) products, but its product selectivity is low. It has been recognized that metal cations can stabilize key intermediates such as *OCCO and modulate … Read more

Applications Of DFT Calculations In Dual-Atom Catalysts

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Applications Of DFT Calculations In Dual-Atom Catalysts

Academic Exchange Website(www.xueyanhui.com) Register and member verification can receive up to 1100 yuan coupons Maximum discount for first order 200 yuan! Introduction: Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have tunable electronic structures and spin states, which can enhance the performance of electrochemical reactions. By introducing a second metal, the electronic structure and spin state of the metal center … Read more

Advancements and Prospects of Near-Infrared Light-Driven Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reactions

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Advancements and Prospects of Near-Infrared Light-Driven Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reactions

In the field of photoconversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into high-value chemicals, the importance of near-infrared (NIR) light is gradually being recognized. Compared to ultraviolet (UV) and visible light, near-infrared light (700-2500 nanometers) accounts for about 50% of solar energy, offering unique advantages such as greater penetration depth and photothermal effects. Therefore, utilizing near-infrared light … Read more

What Is Direct Air Capture Technology DAC? Its Pros and Cons

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What Is Direct Air Capture Technology DAC? Its Pros and Cons

CCTC® Click the blue text above to follow Brief Overview: Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technology Introduction Source: Gas Exchange “Huaxia Climate welcomes business/ manuscripts/ advertising cooperation Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a carbon reduction technology that involves pulling air from the atmosphere and using chemical reactions to separate carbon dioxide gas. The captured carbon dioxide … Read more

Single Atom Site Regulation for Photothermal Catalysis of CO2 Methanation

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Single Atom Site Regulation for Photothermal Catalysis of CO2 Methanation

▲Co-first authors: Fazal Raziq, Chengyang Feng, Miao Hu Corresponding authors: Qiaohong Li, Jorge Gascon, Huabin Zhang Affiliation: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Paper DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05873 (Click “Read the original text” at the end for direct link) Background Introduction Photothermal hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products is an ideal solution to … Read more

Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to C2+ Products Using Copper-Based Catalysts

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Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to C2+ Products Using Copper-Based Catalysts

As the destructive carbon cycle is blamed for global warming, the feasible electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) to form valuable C2+ hydrocarbons and feedstocks has become a hot topic. In this regard, copper-based catalysts have proven to be excellent choices for producing high-energy value-added products through CO2RR. However, the selectivity for C2+ products achieved … Read more

Enhancing Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Formic Acid Using In2O3@C and Graphene Nanocomposites

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Enhancing Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Formic Acid Using In2O3@C and Graphene Nanocomposites

Indium oxide (In₂O₃) is an effective electrocatalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) to formic acid (HCOOH), but its inherent poor conductivity limits the effective charge transfer during the reaction process. Additionally, the aggregation of indium oxide particles during synthesis further restricts the exposure of active sites. This study addresses these issues by utilizing the template … Read more