Issue 19, 2023

Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

Abstract

Renewable-energy-powered electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) is a promising way of transforming CO2 to value-added products and achieving sustainable carbon recycling. By virtue of the extremely high exposure rate of active sites and excellent catalytic performance, atomic site catalysts (ASCs), including single-atomic site catalysts and diatomic site catalysts, have attracted considerable attention. In this feature article, we focus on the rational design strategies of ASCs developed in recent years for the ECR reaction. The influence of these strategies on the activity and selectivity of ASCs for ECR is further discussed in terms of electronic regulation, synergistic activation, microenvironmental regulation and tandem catalytic system construction. Finally, the challenges and future directions are indicated. We hope that this feature article will be helpful in the development of novel ASCs for ECR.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
30 Nov 2022
Accepted
26 Ian 2023
First published
26 Ian 2023

Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 2682-2696

Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

X. Tan, Z. Zhuang, Y. Zhang, K. Sun and C. Chen, Chem. Commun., 2023, 59, 2682 DOI: 10.1039/D2CC06503G

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