Recent advances in the electrochemical CO reduction reaction towards highly selective formation of Cx products (X = 1–3)

New Insight into the Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reaction: Radical Reactions Govern the Whole Process

“…Moreover, electrochemical CO conversion could also occur over Cu metal catalyst. 13 It is possible to extend our assumption to the reduction of CO into other chemicals and fuels. The initial conversion step may be the formation of radical ( • C=O-Cu), and subsequent radical reactions would lead to the formation of various products.…”

p-block doped semi-metallic xenes as highly selective and efficient transition-metal free single atom catalysts for electrochemical CO reduction

“…It is generally known that the linear scaling relation between CO* and CHO* results in a high limiting potential and reduced catalytic activity. [54][55][56] This is because strong adsorption of CO is closely linked to a binding enhancement for the CHO species, leading to a high reaction free energy change of the CO* / CHO* step. From Fig.…”

“…Additionally, considering CO* as a key intermediate of CO2RR, there are common reaction pathways between CO2RR and CORR. [3][4][5] From a broader perspective, new catalyst design strategies and mechanistic insights for direct CORR can greatly benet the enhancement and application of the CO2RR.…”

Sulfur substitution in Fe-MOF-74: implications for electrocatalytic CO2 and CO reduction from an ab initio perspective

“…The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and carbon monoxide (CO) into higher-value fuels, feedstock materials, and fine chemicals stands at the forefront of extensive research endeavors, offering a promising approach to diminish our dependence on fossil fuels. [1][2][3] Electrocatalysis, a versatile process adept at reducing both CO 2 4,5 and CO 5,6 has emerged as a vital technique for converting these molecules into more value-added materials. Within this landscape, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a burgeoning class of materials, exhibit significant potential for electrocatalytic reduction reactions.…”