Theoretical understanding of the effect of specifically adsorbed halide anions on Cu-catalyzed CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction activity and product selectivity
Lihui Ou, Wanli You, Jun‐Ling Jin, Yuandao Chen
Abstract
Dimer OCCO formations are more favorable than CHO during CO electroreduction in the presence of halide anions, which can result in the production of C 2 products, suggesting improved product selectivity during CO 2 electroreduction.
Topics & Concepts
SelectivityHalideChemistryCatalysisDimerAdsorptionInorganic chemistryCopperPhotochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis