Microenvironments of Cu catalysts in zero-gap membrane electrode assembly for efficient CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis to C<sub>2+</sub> products
Woong Choi, Yongjun Choi, Eunsuh Choi, Hyewon Yun, Wonsang Jung, Woong Hee Lee, Hyung‐Suk Oh, Da Hye Won, Jonggeol Na, Yun Jeong Hwang
Abstract
The activity and selectivity for C 2+ products from electrochemical CO 2 reduction in a zero-gap membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) are improved using a synchronous KOH-activation and tailoring of Cu catalyst thickness.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolysisElectrochemistryElectrodeCatalysisSelectivityMaterials scienceChemical engineeringMembrane electrode assemblyMembraneInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyChemistryPhysical chemistryAnodeEngineeringOrganic chemistryBiochemistryElectrolyteCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction