Bidirectional electron transfer boosts Li–CO<sub>2</sub> electrochemistry
Peng-Fei Shu, Qiong Peng, Tingting Luo, Junfei Ding, Xiu Gong, Jian Zhou, Yadong Yu, Xiaosi Qi, Zhimei Sun
Abstract
Regarding the controversial issue of CO 2 activation on metal-based catalysts, a novel “bidirectional electron transfer” mechanism was unraveled.
Topics & Concepts
Electron transferElectrochemistryMechanism (biology)CatalysisMetalElectronMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryPhotochemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryPhysicsMetallurgyBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion