Issue 9, 2021

Designing electrode materials for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

Abstract

Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is a viable alternative for reducing fossil fuel consumption and reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. Although, a wide variety of materials have been studied for electrochemical reduction of CO2, the selective and efficient reduction of CO2 is still not accomplished. Complex reaction mechanisms and the competing hydrogen evolution reaction further complicates the efficiency of materials. An extensive understanding of reaction mechanism is hence essential in designing an ideal electrocatalyst material. Therefore, in this review article we discuss the materials explored in the last decade with focus on their catalytic mechanism and methods to enhance their catalytic activity.

Graphical abstract: Designing electrode materials for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
24 Eph 2021
Accepted
22 Jun 2021
First published
23 Jun 2021

Mater. Horiz., 2021,8, 2420-2443

Designing electrode materials for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

M. M. Ayyub and C. N. R. Rao, Mater. Horiz., 2021, 8, 2420 DOI: 10.1039/D1MH00675D

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