Reconstructing two-dimensional defects in CuO nanowires for efficient CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to ethylene
Jianfang Zhang, Zhengyuan Li, Shuai Xia, Tianyu Zhang, Yan Wang, Yucheng Wu, Jingjie Wu
Abstract
In situ reconstruction of two-dimensional defects in CuO nanowires improves adsorption strength of *CO intermediates and *CO surface coverage, leading to high activity and selectivity of CO 2 electroreduction to C 2 H 4 .
Topics & Concepts
NanowireEthyleneAdsorptionSelectivityIn situMaterials scienceSurface reconstructionChemical engineeringCatalysisNanotechnologyChemistrySurface (topology)Inorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryGeometryMathematicsEngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced battery technologies research