Directing the selectivity of CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to target C<sub>2</sub> products <i>via</i> non-metal doping on Cu surfaces
Xing Zhi, Yan Jiao, Yao Zheng, Kenneth Davey, Shi‐Zhang Qiao
Abstract
Understanding the late stages of C<sub>2</sub> pathways provides great opportunities for fully achieving a selective CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction. The C<sub>2</sub> product selectivity can be directed by the active site's oxygen affinity on a range of non-metal doped Cu surfaces.
Topics & Concepts
SelectivityDopingMetalMaterials scienceOxygenInorganic chemistryChemistryCatalysisOptoelectronicsMetallurgyOrganic chemistryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion