Themed collection Carbon Dioxide utilisation

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Direction of oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst evaluation for an anion exchange membrane CO2 electrolyzer

The reference electrode-integrated MEA-type electrolyzer can be utilized to genuinely assess OER electrocatalyst performance for CO2 electrolysis.

Graphical abstract: Direction of oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst evaluation for an anion exchange membrane CO2 electrolyzer
From the themed collection: EES Catalysis Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

A comparative overview of the electrochemical valorization and incorporation of CO2 in industrially relevant compounds

This review covers the recent work on the electrochemical valorization of CO2 towards key industrial compounds like carboxylic acids, urea and dimethyl carbonate by combining the eCO2RR intermediates with other active (in)organic reagents.

Graphical abstract: A comparative overview of the electrochemical valorization and incorporation of CO2 in industrially relevant compounds
From the themed collection: EES Catalysis Recent Review Articles
Open Access Communication

Modified Cu–Zn–Al mixed oxide dual function materials enable reactive carbon capture to methanol

A novel RCC process using modified CZA DFMs to produce renewable MeOH is presented. K/CZA provides exceptionally high productivity of MeOH compared to previously reported attempts of RCC to MeOH.

Graphical abstract: Modified Cu–Zn–Al mixed oxide dual function materials enable reactive carbon capture to methanol
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Communication

In situ solvothermal reduction engineering enables delicate control over surface-rich oxygen vacancies on Bi2WO6 for highly efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction

An in situ solvothermal reduction strategy is proposed to precisely regulate the oxygen vacancy distribution of Bi2WO6 in a refined control manner over programmable temperature, which shows a prominent photocatalytic CO evolution rate.

Graphical abstract: In situ solvothermal reduction engineering enables delicate control over surface-rich oxygen vacancies on Bi2WO6 for highly efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Communication

Revealing the activity and selectivity of ppm level copper in gas diffusion electrodes towards CO and CO2 electroreduction

Cu is a unique metal that catalyzes carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide (CO/CO2) to form high-order hydrocarbons and oxygenates through the CO/CO2 reduction reaction (CO/CO2RR) at decent selectivity and productivity.

Graphical abstract: Revealing the activity and selectivity of ppm level copper in gas diffusion electrodes towards CO and CO2 electroreduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Communication

Ultra-high-rate CO2 reduction reactions to multicarbon products with a current density of 1.7 A cm−2 in neutral electrolytes

The optimized cupric oxide nanoparticles on gas diffusion electrodes exhibited ultra-high-rate CO2 reduction reactions to multicarbon products with a current density of 1.7 A cm−2 in neutral electrolytes.

Graphical abstract: Ultra-high-rate CO2 reduction reactions to multicarbon products with a current density of 1.7 A cm−2 in neutral electrolytes
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Operational strategies of pulsed electrolysis to enhance multi-carbon product formation in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Different operational strategies of pulsed electrolysis lead to different origins for the enhancement of multi-carbon product formation in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.

Graphical abstract: Operational strategies of pulsed electrolysis to enhance multi-carbon product formation in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Insights into zero-gap CO2 electrolysis at elevated temperatures

Renewable-powered CO2 electrolysis (CO2E) is a promising strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transforming CO2 into valuable feedstocks.

Graphical abstract: Insights into zero-gap CO2 electrolysis at elevated temperatures
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Making light work: designing plasmonic structures for the selective photothermal methanation of carbon dioxide

The Ni–TiN structure generates plasmonic heating and/or hot charge carriers, with Ni deposit size influencing the prevalent plasmonic effect and its impact on activity/selectivity for CO2 methanation.

Graphical abstract: Making light work: designing plasmonic structures for the selective photothermal methanation of carbon dioxide
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Tunable product selectivity on demand: a mechanism-guided Lewis acid co-catalyst for CO2 electroreduction to ethylene glycol

This work illustrates the feasibility of using Lewis acid/base co-catalysts to change the established chemical reaction mechanism of an electrocatalyst to form a new, chemically predictable, more valuable product in high yield.

Graphical abstract: Tunable product selectivity on demand: a mechanism-guided Lewis acid co-catalyst for CO2 electroreduction to ethylene glycol
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Au-decorated Sb2Se3 photocathodes for solar-driven CO2 reduction

A nano-structured photoelectrode made from Sb2Se3 was prepared and was utilized for CO2 reduction. Au nanoparticle catalysts were deposited to facilitate CO formation.

Graphical abstract: Au-decorated Sb2Se3 photocathodes for solar-driven CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Amine functionalized surface frustrated Lewis pairs boost CO2 photocatalysis

Replacement of the Lewis base hydroxide InOH by the stronger amine InNH2 enables the formation of robust InNH2⋯In SFLP with excellent CO2 photocatalytic performance.

Graphical abstract: Amine functionalized surface frustrated Lewis pairs boost CO2 photocatalysis
Open Access Paper

Novel double-layer core–shell photocatalyst CdS–TiO2@NH2-MIL-101: enhanced conversion of CO2 and CH4 at ambient temperature

The double core–shell catalyst CdS–TiO2@NH2-MIL-101 can rapidly activate C[double bond, length as m-dash]O and C–H bonds at room temperature, which provides a new research idea for the efficient utilization of carbon resources (CO2 and CH4) at ambient temperature.

Graphical abstract: Novel double-layer core–shell photocatalyst CdS–TiO2@NH2-MIL-101: enhanced conversion of CO2 and CH4 at ambient temperature
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Cyclic voltammetry activation of magnetron sputtered copper–zinc bilayer catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

We present a novel method to prepare bimetallic Cu–Zn catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction using sputtering and subsequent electrochemical cyclic voltammetry treatment.

Graphical abstract: Cyclic voltammetry activation of magnetron sputtered copper–zinc bilayer catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Electrochemically decoupled reduction of CO2 to formate over a dispersed heterogeneous bismuth catalyst enabled via redox mediators

Electrochemical CO2 reduction is a topic of major interest in contemporary research as an approach to use renewably-derived electricity to synthesise useful hydrocarbons from waste CO2.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemically decoupled reduction of CO2 to formate over a dispersed heterogeneous bismuth catalyst enabled via redox mediators
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Operando insights into correlating CO coverage and Cu–Au alloying with the selectivity of Au NP-decorated Cu2O nanocubes during the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Adding small amounts of Au Nanoparticles on Cu2O Nanocubes boost the selectivity of C2+ products during electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Operando insights into correlating CO coverage and Cu–Au alloying with the selectivity of Au NP-decorated Cu2O nanocubes during the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Highly selective Ag foam gas diffusion electrodes for CO2 electroreduction by pulsed hydrogen bubble templation

The manuscript presents a novel approach for polymer-based Ag-DHBT-GDE fabrication, enabling highly efficient CO2 electrolysis to CO with remarkable performance and selectivity.

Graphical abstract: Highly selective Ag foam gas diffusion electrodes for CO2 electroreduction by pulsed hydrogen bubble templation
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Enhancing C≥2 product selectivity in electrochemical CO2 reduction by controlling the microstructure of gas diffusion electrodes

Cu gas diffusion electrodes based on hydrophobic polymer substrates show an enhanced selectivity towards C2H4 and C≥2 products during the electrochemical reduction of CO2 upon decreasing substrate pore size.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing C≥2 product selectivity in electrochemical CO2 reduction by controlling the microstructure of gas diffusion electrodes
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Full-spectrum utilization of solar energy for simultaneous CO2 reduction and seawater desalination

To address the underutilization of infrared light in photocatalysis, a synergistic CO2 photoreduction and seawater desalination system was developed, which exhibited a good bifunctional performance.

Graphical abstract: Full-spectrum utilization of solar energy for simultaneous CO2 reduction and seawater desalination
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Identification of non-metal single atomic phosphorus active sites for the CO2 reduction reaction

Due to intrinsic difference between non-metal atoms and metal atoms, SACs with non-metal centers will also have unique characteristics, which would cause changes in the adsorption configuration of reaction intermediates, thereby regulating the reaction path.

Graphical abstract: Identification of non-metal single atomic phosphorus active sites for the CO2 reduction reaction
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Pathways to enhance electrochemical CO2 reduction identified through direct pore-level modeling

CO2 reduction in gas diffusion electrodes is modeled using direct numerical simulation, with species transport resolved in 2D throughout the catalyst layer, including steric effects. Modeling yields numerous ways to optimize GDE performance.

Graphical abstract: Pathways to enhance electrochemical CO2 reduction identified through direct pore-level modeling
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Microwave-assisted carbon-confined iron nanoparticles for steering CO2 hydrogenation to heavy hydrocarbons

The key to efficient thermocatalytic conversion of CO2 lies in the rational design of catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Microwave-assisted carbon-confined iron nanoparticles for steering CO2 hydrogenation to heavy hydrocarbons
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Unlocking nanotubular bismuth oxyiodide toward carbon-neutral electrosynthesis

Defective ultrathin Bi5O7I nanotubes are designed by the combination of structure and defect engineering strategies to achieve highly active, selective, and stable performance for electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to formate.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking nanotubular bismuth oxyiodide toward carbon-neutral electrosynthesis
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Structural ordering enhances highly selective production of acetic acid from CO2 at ultra-low potential

The production of acetic acid from CO2 is tuned by the atomic ordering and optimized chemical bonding in ternary chalcogenides.

Graphical abstract: Structural ordering enhances highly selective production of acetic acid from CO2 at ultra-low potential
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Non-conventional low-temperature reverse water–gas shift reaction over highly dispersed Ru catalysts in an electric field

Selective CO2 hydrogenation to CO at low temperature (473 K or lower).

Graphical abstract: Non-conventional low-temperature reverse water–gas shift reaction over highly dispersed Ru catalysts in an electric field
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Direct carbonate electrolysis into pure syngas

In a direct carbonate electrolysis system, a CO2 diffusion layer enabled the production of CO-rich syngas.

Graphical abstract: Direct carbonate electrolysis into pure syngas
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Pit-embellished low-valent metal active sites customize CO2 photoreduction to methanol

Controllable adjustment of low-valent metal active sites near the pits can promote the WO3−x surface charge delocalization, which dominates the formation of *CHO intermediates, thus customizing a unique reaction pathway for CO2 reduction to CH3OH.

Graphical abstract: Pit-embellished low-valent metal active sites customize CO2 photoreduction to methanol
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
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