Optimizing copper nanoparticles with a carbon shell for enhanced electrochemical CO <sub>2</sub> reduction to ethanol
Ting Yao, Wei Xia, Shitao Han, Shuaiqiang Jia, Xue Dong, Min Wang, Jiapeng Jiao, Dawei Zhou, Jiahao Yang, Xueqing Xing, Chunjun Chen, Mingyuan He, Haihong Wu, Buxing Han
Abstract
Employing a carbon shell-coating structure and Cu–C bonds enhanced the stability of the catalyst, promoted the formation and coupling process of CO*, ultimately favoring the reaction pathway to ethanol formation.
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CalcinationCatalysisElectrocatalystElectrochemistryCarbon fibersCopperFaraday efficiencyMaterials scienceElectrochemical reduction of carbon dioxideChemical engineeringRedoxNanoparticleInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyChemistryElectrodeMetallurgyOrganic chemistryCarbon monoxidePhysical chemistryComposite materialEngineeringComposite numberCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies research