In situ surface/interface generation on Cu<sub>2</sub>O nanostructures toward enhanced electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction to ethylene using <i>operando</i> spectroscopy
Fangfang Chang, Yongpeng Liu, Juncai Wei, Lin Yang, Zhengyu Bai
Abstract
Electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction reactions (CO 2 RRs), an efficient method of converting carbon dioxide into valuable fuels and chemicals, are attractive as well as challenging.
Topics & Concepts
In situMaterials scienceEthyleneNanostructureSpectroscopyInterface (matter)Chemical engineeringCatalysisNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryContact angleQuantum mechanicsComposite materialSessile drop techniquePhysicsEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion