Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub>reduction to ethanol: from mechanistic understanding to catalyst design
Tu N. Nguyen, Jiaxun Guo, Ashwini Sachindran, Fengwang Li, Ali Seifitokaldani, Cao‐Thang Dinh
Abstract
Mechanistic understanding has enabled the design of high-performance electrocatalysts. Reaction pathways and electrocatalyst design strategies for CO<sub>2</sub>-to-ethanol conversion are reviewed, and remaining challenges and future directions are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystElectrochemistryCatalysisEthanolReduction (mathematics)ChemistryNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringCombinatorial chemistryMaterials scienceElectrodeEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryMathematicsGeometryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction