Steering CO<sub>2</sub>electroreduction selectivity towards CH<sub>4</sub>and C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>on a tannic acid-modified Cu electrode
Keqiang Xu, Jinhan Li, Fangming Liu, Wence Xu, Tete Zhao, Fangyi Cheng
Abstract
The selectivity of C 2 H 4 and CH 4 in CO 2 electroreduction can be modulated on a Cu electrode by tannic acid modification, which jointly promotes H 2 O dissociation and stabilizes the intermediate.
Topics & Concepts
Tannic acidSelectivityDissociation (chemistry)ElectrodeElectrocatalystInorganic chemistryChemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications