Recent Progress on Bismuth-based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction

Yang, Changjiang; Chai, Jiaxin; Wang, Zhe; Xing, Yonglei; Peng, Juan; Yan, Qingyu

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“…For example, the Bi–O structure of Bi 2 O 3 has been reported to be conducive to CO 2 RR via enhancing the CO 2 adsorption capacity and improving the stability of the CO 2 •− intermediate. 28,29 Many Bi-based catalysts with the Bi–O structure, such as Bi 2 O 3 nanosheet/nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots (Bi 2 O 3 -NGQDs), 30 β-Bi 2 O 3 fractals 31 and Bi 2 O 3 nanosheets grown on a conductive multi-channel carbon matrix (Bi 2 O 3 NS@MCCM), 32 exhibit a high CO 2 RR performance. Our aim is to prepare a highly active Bi 2 O 3 material and study its in situ reconstruction process in electrolytic CO 2 reduction.…”

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In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

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In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

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“…[16] Besides, unlike most metals, Bi is a natural semimetallic element featuring a relatively limited conductivity, which is detrimental to the electrochemical applications. [17] Therefore, it is critical to develop more efficient catalysts for highly active and selective CO 2 conversion to formate with industrial prospect (e.g., FE > 90%, J > 200 mA cm −2 ). [18] Electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) toward formate production can be operated under mild conditions with high energy conversion efficiency while migrating the greenhouse effect.…”

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Integrated 3D Open Network of Interconnected Bismuthene Arrays for Energy‐Efficient and Electrosynthesis‐Assisted Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

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favored product owing to its widespread applications, for example, as a crucial chemical feedstock, a potential hydrogenstorage medium, and a liquid fuel in fuel cells. [4,5] However, traditional industrial technology for preparing formate is constituted of the carbonylation of methanol and then hydrolysis of the methyl formate, which is energy-intensive and limited by the slow reaction rate. [6,7] Compared with traditional technology, CO 2 RR can produce formate under mild conditions with high energy conversion efficiency. [8] Currently, some non-noble metals such as Pb, Sn, In, Bi, etc., are known to be selective for CO 2 reduction to formate. [9][10][11][12] Notably, bismuth (Bi), with the layered structure similar to black phosphorus, has received much attention owing to its earth-abundance, low toxicity, activity, and formate selectivity for CO 2 RR, as well as large energy barrier for the competing hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). [13] Recently, a variety of Bi-based catalysts for CO 2 RR to formate have been investigated. [14,15] Nevertheless, the current Faradaic efficiency (FE formate ) and partial current density (J formate ) for formate production over most of those Bi-based catalysts are still not satisfactory for practical application, due to the insufficient atomic utilization and low intrinsic activity of the active Bi sites. [16] Besides, unlike most metals, Bi is a natural semimetallic element featuring a relatively limited conductivity, which is detrimental to the electrochemical applications. [17] Therefore, it is critical to develop more efficient catalysts for highly active and selective CO 2 conversion to formate with industrial prospect (e.g., FE > 90%, J > 200 mA cm −2 ). [18] Electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) toward formate production can be operated under mild conditions with high energy conversion efficiency while migrating the greenhouse effect. Herein, an integrated 3D open network of interconnected bismuthene arrays (3D Bi-ene-A/CM) is fabricated via in situ electrochemically topotactic transformation from BiOCOOH nanosheet arrays supported on the copper mesh. The resulted 3D Bi-ene-A/CM consists of 2D atomically thin metallic bismuthene (Bi-ene) in the form of an integrated array superstructure with a 3D interconnected and open network, which harvests the multiple structural advantages of both metallenes and self-supported electrodes for electrocatalysis. Such distinctive superstructure affords the maximized quantity and availability of the active sites with high intrinsic activity and superior charge and mass transfer capability, endowing the catalyst with good CO 2 RR performance for stable formate production with high Faradaic efficiency (≈90%) and current density (>300 mA cm −2 ). Theoretical calculation verifies the superior intermediate stabilization of the dominant Bi plane during CO 2 RR. Moreover, by further coupling anodic methanol oxidation reaction, an exotic electrolytic system enables highly energy-efficient and value-added pair-electrosynthesis for ...

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“…In addition to water splitting, electrocatalytic reactions are also widely exploited in other realms. For example, CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) can be exploited to produce carbon monoxide, [ 290 ] ethylene, [ 291 ] methane, [ 292 ] formate, [ 293–295 ] syngas, [ 296 ] or even gasoline fuel. [ 297 ] Ammonia, an essential chemical for both agriculture and industry applications, can be synthesized by nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) under room temperature.…”

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Promoting Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Fields: Effects of Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Strain, and Light

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promising alternative to fossil fuels. Water electrolysis by renewable resourcederived electricity represents a facile and green route to produce H 2. [1-13] Generally, the key to implement high-performance water splitting is to develop economically viable, efficient, and robust electrocatalysts to lower the activation potential barriers. Thus far, researchers have devoted extensive enthusiasm to the investigation of electrocatalysts. Currently, most efforts have been taken on the search for new materials, [14-16] regulation of morphology, [17] crystallinity, [18] facet, [19] component, [20-24] defect, [25,26] matter phase, [27,28] or the compositing of various materials with synergy. [29-36] However, the performances of emerging nonnoble electrocatalysts still lag behind those of noble ones. To address this issue, researchers have turned their attention beyond the electrocatalysts themselves. Field-assisted electrocatalysis is the electrocatalytic reaction proceeded in the presence of a field. It represents a promising methodology since it exerts an additional degree of freedom to engineer an electrochemical process. Inspiringly, indisputable improvements in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have been implemented with the assist of various fields, including electric field, magnetic field, strain, and light. For example, the electrocatalytic HER of a MoS 2 nanosheet is markedly boosted by simply exploiting a back gate voltage of 5 V. [37] Its overpotential at −100 mA cm −2 is decreased from 240 to 38 mV. In addition, enhancement of alkaline water electrolysis is achieved by applying a moderate magnetic field (≤450 mT) to an electrocatalytic anode consists of highly magnetic electrocatalysts. [38] Its current density increments are beyond 100%. Furthermore, the HER activity of β-PdH x increases monotonically as the applied strain increases from 0% to 4.5%. [39] Lastly, an approximately threefold increase in current density of Au-MoS 2 for electrocatalytic HER is realized upon the illumination of IR light. [40] These results undoubtedly elucidate that applying a field during electrocataly sis opens up great opportunities toward further improving electrocatalytic activity. Moreover, this approach provides merits of facile, dynamical, continuous, reversible, and universal control. Despite fascinating achievements, these investigations are relatively scattered. The underneath mechanisms and principles Hydrogen fuel is considered as one of the most clean renewable resources, warranting it a primary alternative to fossil fuels for future energy supplies. Electrocatalytic water splitting is an eco-friendly technique for high-purity hydrogen production. However, the sluggish dynamics of its two halfreactions, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), are tough challenges impeding the practical application of this technology. In these years, external field-assisted HER and OER have attracted extensive research interests. Herein, the effects o...

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Recent Progress on Bismuth-based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction

Cited by 28 publications

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In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

Integrated 3D Open Network of Interconnected Bismuthene Arrays for Energy‐Efficient and Electrosynthesis‐Assisted Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

Promoting Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Fields: Effects of Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Strain, and Light

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In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi2O3 for efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate

In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi2O3 for efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate

Integrated 3D Open Network of Interconnected Bismuthene Arrays for Energy‐Efficient and Electrosynthesis‐Assisted Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Promoting Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Fields: Effects of Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Strain, and Light

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In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

In situ reconstruction of vegetable sponge-like Bi₂O₃ for efficient CO₂ electroreduction to formate

Integrated 3D Open Network of Interconnected Bismuthene Arrays for Energy‐Efficient and Electrosynthesis‐Assisted Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction