Ni single atoms supported on hierarchically porous carbonized wood with highly active Ni–N<sub>4</sub>sites as a self-supported electrode for superior CO<sub>2</sub>electroreduction
Huaiyu Chang, Hui Pan, Fang Wang, Zhengguo Zhang, Yaming Kang, Shixiong Min
Abstract
A self-supported single-atom electrocatalyst was developed by anchoring Ni single atoms on porous N-doped carbonized wood (Ni SAs-NCW), showing a high performance in CO 2 electroreduction and potential to be integrated into the flow cell system.
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Materials scienceCarbonizationReversible hydrogen electrodeElectrolyteElectrodeChemical engineeringElectrolysisNanotechnologyPorosityCarbon fibersElectrocatalystFaraday efficiencyCatalysisComposite materialWorking electrodeElectrochemistryChemistryPhysical chemistryComposite numberOrganic chemistryScanning electron microscopeEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion