Enhanced Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction to Formate on Poly(4-vinylpyridine)-Modified Copper and Gold Electrodes
Chunmiao Ye, Stefan J. Raaijman, Xiaoting Chen, Marc T. M. Koper
Abstract
mass transport. Moreover, the early onset of HCOOH formation and the enhanced formation of HCOOH over CO suggest that P4VP modification promotes a surface hydride mechanism for HCOOH formation on both electrodes.
Topics & Concepts
FormateMaterials scienceSelectivityElectrochemistryCopperElectrodeCatalysisInorganic chemistryRedoxAdsorptionSurface modificationChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryChemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices