High-efficiency electrosynthesis of urea over bacterial cellulose regulated Pd–Cu bimetallic catalyst
Shengbo Zhang, Jing Geng, Zhong Zhao, Meng Jin, Wenyi Li, Yixing Ye, Ke Li, Guozhong Wang, Yunxia Zhang, Huajie Yin, Haimin Zhang, Huijun Zhao
Abstract
PdCu/CBC exhibited a remarkable R urea of 763.8 ± 42.8 μg h −1 mg cat. −1 at −0.50 V ( vs. RHE) and an exceptional FE of 69.1 ± 3.8% at −0.40 V ( vs. RHE). Taking advantage of operando spectroscopy characterization, the C–N coupling mechanism was verified.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrosynthesisBimetallic stripUreaCatalysisCelluloseChemistryBacterial celluloseNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodeAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionCaching and Content DeliveryCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts