<i>In situ</i> formation of Cu–Sn bimetallic catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to formate with high efficiency
Xue Dong, Xiaofu Sun, Shuaiqiang Jia, Shitao Han, Ting Yao, Dawei Zhou, Yijun Xie, Wei Xia, Haihong Wu, Buxing Han
Abstract
Cu–Sn bimetallic catalysts have been prepared, and exhibit efficient electrocatalytic activity towards the conversion of CO 2 to formate with a faradaic efficiency of 92.9% and a current density of 632 mA cm −2 .
Topics & Concepts
Bimetallic stripFormateFaraday efficiencyCatalysisIn situInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringElectrodeElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis