Supported Cu<sub>3</sub> clusters on graphitic carbon nitride as an efficient catalyst for CO electroreduction to propene
Yuting Sun, Shuang Wang, Jingjing Jia, Yuejie Liu, Qinghai Cai, Jingxiang Zhao
Abstract
Cu 3 @g-C 3 N 4 can act as a promising electrocatalyst for CO reduction to CH 4 and C 3 H 6 with high efficiency and a low kinetic barrier for C–C coupling via a one-step concerted mechanism.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystPropeneCatalysisNitrideGraphitic carbon nitrideCarbon fibersMaterials scienceReaction mechanismInorganic chemistryChemistryNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryElectrochemistryElectrodeComposite numberLayer (electronics)Organic chemistryPhotocatalysisComposite materialCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis