Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Jiang, Lizhang Wang, Bai Gao, Yiran Li, Yadan Guo, Mengning Zhuo, Kaixuan Sun, Binyu Lu, Meiyu Jia, Xiaoxia Yu, Huidong Wang, Yongge Li
Summary: Utilizing OH- oxidation as a counter reaction to CO2 electroreduction can increase formate production rate and faradic efficiency. Alkaline anolyte helps stabilize catholyte pH, avoiding competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, and has the lowest power consumption compared to other anolytes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tim Wissink, Alex J. W. Man, Wei Chen, Jason M. J. J. Heinrichs, Rim C. J. van de Poll, Marta C. Figueiredo, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: This study investigated the evolution of various bismuth-based catalysts during reaction and found that their morphology changed with the formation of Bi2O2CO3 layers, which facilitated the reduction of metallic bismuth. The final phase and morphology depended on the size of the bismuth precursor. Quasi-in situ XPS analysis revealed the persistence of Bi2O2CO3 contribution on the surface of the reduced catalysts.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Leandro A. A. Faustino, Antonio E. H. Machado, Pedro I. S. Maia, Javier J. J. Concepcion, Antonio Otavio T. Patrocinio
Summary: A novel terpyridine-based Ru(ii) complex was synthesized and its spectroscopic, electrochemical, and catalytic properties were investigated. The complex exhibited two reduction peaks in dry acetonitrile, attributed to consecutive 1 e(-) reduction. Under CO2 atmosphere, a catalytic wave was observed, with CO as the main reduction product. The presence of water improved the catalytic activity and formate production was detected.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Tianyang Liu, Yafei Li
Summary: Using bismuth nanosheets and Bi-N-C SAC as model catalysts, this study computationally reveals the correlation between the selectivity of M-N-C SACs and the CO2 adsorption mode, providing guidance for the development of high-performance CO2RR catalysts.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Liu, Jing Liu, Yingju Yang, Bo Xiong, Hongcun Bai
Summary: The study investigates the performance of a series of trimetallic TM-NiFe catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. The results demonstrate that different compositions of catalysts exhibit advantages in converting CO2 to different chemical products, providing a reliable foundation for improving catalyst activity and selectivity in CO2 conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Peng, Songtao Yang, Gan Luo, Shuai Yan, Ning Chen, Junbo Zhang, Yangshen Chen, Xuchun Wang, Zhiqiang Wang, Wei Wei, Tsun-Kong Sham, Gengfeng Zheng
Summary: In this study, a new type of metallic bismuth nanosheet catalyst was developed, which could stabilize the *OCHO intermediate and suppress H2 formation during high-current density electrolysis, achieving efficient electrosynthesis of formate from CO2.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Behnam Nourmohammadi Khiarak, Adam Fell, Nirmal Anand, Sharif Md. Sadaf, Cao-Thang Dinh
Summary: In this study, highly selective Sn-based catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate at high current densities were developed. The catalysts showed stable performance and extended operation time using an in-situ catalyst regeneration strategy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yulin Xing, Huihuang Chen, Yan Liu, Yelin Sheng, Jie Zeng, Zhigang Geng, Jun Bao
Summary: The metallic Bi catalyst PD-Bi, developed through electrochemical transformation, demonstrated high efficiency in electroreduction of CO2 to HCOOH at a high current density. The abundant grain boundaries within PD-Bi facilitated CO2 adsorption and stabilization of the CO2- intermediate, leading to enhanced catalytic performance.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zi-Hao Zhu, Bo-Hang Zhao, Sheng-Li Hou, Xiao-Lei Jiang, Ze-Long Liang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhao
Summary: A stable porous 3D In-MOF V11 was constructed with two types of channels, exhibiting moderate catalytic activity in CO2 electroreduction. By introducing suitable molecules transformed into carbon particles, the efficiency of electroreduction was significantly improved, demonstrating the universality of this method in enhancing CO2 conversion.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Tan, Zewen Zhuang, Yu Zhang, Kaian Sun, Chen Chen
Summary: This feature article reviews the rational design strategies of atomic site catalysts (ASCs) developed in recent years for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction, including electronic regulation, synergistic activation, microenvironmental regulation, and tandem catalytic system construction. The influence of these strategies on the activity and selectivity of ASCs for ECR is discussed, and the challenges and future directions are indicated.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Jiang, Lizhang Wang, Yiran Li, Bai Gao, Yadan Guo, Chunpei Yan, Mengning Zhuo, Huidong Wang, Shijie Zhao
Summary: This study developed a facile strategy to obtain Bi catalysts with a hexagonal sheet structure on copper foil, showing high efficiency for formate production and stability in CO2 reduction. The sharp edges and corner sites of the catalyst provided numerous surface-active sites, increasing electrical conductivity and local electric field intensities of the surface electrode.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Xiong, Yingju Yang, Jing Liu
Summary: In this study, metal-doped LaMnO3 was explored as an anode catalyst for CH3OH oxidation to produce HCOOH, and Cu-M (M = Pd, Pb, Bi, Sn, and In) bimetal catalysts were used as cathode catalysts for CO2 reduction to HCOOH. The results showed that metal-doped LaMnO3 could facilitate CH3OH oxidation by reducing the overpotential, and B-site metal-doped effect was better than A-site metal-doped effect. Pb@Cu catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic activity for CO2 reduction to HCOOH.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Fei-Yue Gao, Zhi-Zheng Wu, Min-Rui Gao
Summary: Recent research progress has shown that using transition-metal chalcogenides (TMCs) as catalysts for the electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) has flourished, with their excellent electronic properties, multiple phase structures, and appropriate band gap beneficial for adjusting physical and chemical properties and affecting reactive sites.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengran Li, Mohamed Nazmi Idros, Yuming Wu, Sahil Garg, Shuai Gao, Rijia Lin, Hesamoddin Rabiee, Zhiheng Li, Lei Ge, Thomas Edward Rufford, Zhonghua Zhu, Liye Li, Geoff Wang
Summary: The study compared the performance of 3D nanoparticles and 2D nanosheets as catalysts for electrochemical CO2 conversion to formate, finding that a catalyst with extensive interface could enhance CO2 reduction selectivity but require higher overpotential. Therefore, the catalyst-substrate interface structure plays a crucial role in determining the performance of gas-diffusion electrodes in such processes.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Chen, Ying Zhang, Jiaqi Xiang, Xiaolin Zhao, Xingang Li, Ke Chu
Summary: In this study, p-block Sb and Bi single-atom catalysts were designed and showed high efficiency in electrocatalytic NO reduction to NH3, with great potential for commercial applications.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Jenna MacPhee, Tracy Kinyenye, Brian J. MacLean, Erwan Bertin, Geniece L. Hallett-Tapley
Summary: The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for photothermal disinfection of PPE has shown promising results in deactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The AgNP/protectant composites demonstrated monodisperse spherical particles of 5-10 nm in diameter, activated by blue light-emitting diodes to elevate surface temperatures up to 150 degrees C. The photothermal activation was found to be highly efficient and durable over long periods of exposure, with potential improvement in washing resistance through chitosan cross-linking.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Aaron Mason, Kyla MacDonald, William Murphy, Craig Bennett, Erwan Bertin
Summary: This study investigated the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate using seawater as an alternative electrolyte. Bismuth nanoparticles were prepared using a non-toxic method and optimized for better electrocatalytic activity. The electrolysis in seawater showed similar or improved results compared to the traditional bicarbonate buffer, demonstrating seawater's potential as an abundant and affordable alternative electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aaron Mason, Rylan Clark, Jordan Stuart, Craig Bennett, Erwan Bertin
Summary: In this study, the anode reaction during CO2 electrolysis was investigated. Nickel nanoparticles were found to be an efficient catalyst for degrading pollutants and also showed high efficiency in CO2 reduction.
