Stabilization of Cu<sup>+</sup>by tuning a CuO–CeO<sub>2</sub>interface for selective electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub>reduction to ethylene
Senlin Chu, Xupeng Yan, Changhyeok Choi, Song Hong, Alex W. Robertson, Justus Masa, Buxing Han, Yousung Jung, Zhenyu Sun
Abstract
By utilizing the synergistic interaction between CuO and CeO<sub>2</sub>, the stabilization of Cu<sup>+</sup>species at a metal–oxide interface is realized. H<sub>2</sub>production is considerably suppressed, resulting in enhanced ethylene production with a high FE of 50.0%.
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ElectrochemistryEthyleneOxideMetalReduction (mathematics)Interface (matter)CopperInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceProduction (economics)ChemistryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)ElectrodeCatalysisPhysical chemistryMetallurgyAqueous solutionGibbs isothermMathematicsChromatographyEconomicsGeometryBiochemistryMacroeconomicsCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced battery technologies research