Tuning CuZn interfaces in metal–organic framework-derived electrocatalysts for enhancement of CO<sub>2</sub> conversion to C<sub>2</sub> products
Saranya Juntrapirom, Jirapat Santatiwongchai, Athis Watwiangkham, Suwit Suthirakun, Teera Butburee, Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Pongkarn Chakthranont, Pussana Hirunsit, Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit
Abstract
CuZn alloy derived from a metal–organic framework shows a 5-fold enhancement in faradaic efficiency for CO 2 reduction to C 2 products compared to Cu alone. Density functional theory calculation provides important mechanistic insights.
Topics & Concepts
Faraday efficiencyDensity functional theoryCatalysisMaterials scienceAlloyMetalMetal-organic frameworkReduction (mathematics)NanotechnologyChemical engineeringChemistryComputational chemistryElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyElectrodeOrganic chemistryMathematicsEngineeringAdsorptionGeometryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices