Issue 3, 2023

Copper-based catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide: progress and future prospects

Abstract

There is an urgent need for the development of high performance electrocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to address environmental issues such as global warming and achieve carbon neutral energy systems. In recent years, Cu-based electrocatalysts have attracted significant attention in this regard. The present review introduces fundamental aspects of the electrocatalytic CO2RR process together with a systematic examination of recent developments in Cu-based electrocatalysts for the electroreduction of CO2 to various high-value multicarbon products. Current challenges and future trends in the development of advanced Cu-based CO2RR electrocatalysts providing high activity and selectivity are also discussed.

Graphical abstract: Copper-based catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide: progress and future prospects

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
30 9 2022
Accepted
19 12 2022
First published
20 12 2022

Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 698-721

Copper-based catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide: progress and future prospects

Q. Kong, X. An, Q. Liu, L. Xie, J. Zhang, Q. Li, W. Yao, A. Yu, Y. Jiao and C. Sun, Mater. Horiz., 2023, 10, 698 DOI: 10.1039/D2MH01218A

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