Diatomic molecule catalysts toward synergistic electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Liming Hong, Xian Liu, Baozhu Chi, Guomin Xia, Hongming Wang
Abstract
The two adjacent Co atoms in the catalyst are 0.523 nm apart and could synergistically activate CO 2 and H 2 O to form a hydrogen bond. Synergistic catalysis could promote CO 2 activation, stabilize the intermediate, and decrease the energy barrier.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCarbon dioxideMoleculeChemistryHydrogenDiatomic moleculeElectrochemical reduction of carbon dioxidePhotochemistryInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceCarbon monoxideOrganic chemistryEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis