Han Jingyi, Bai Xue, Xu Xiaoqin, Bai Xue, Husile Anaer, Zhang Siying, Qi Luoluo, Guan Jingqi
Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
Chem Sci. 2024 May 2;15(21):7870-7907. doi: 10.1039/d4sc01931h. eCollection 2024 May 29.
The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (ECORR) is a promising way to realize the transformation of waste into valuable material, which can not only meet the environmental goal of reducing carbon emissions, but also obtain clean energy and valuable industrial products simultaneously. Herein, we first introduce the complex CORR mechanisms based on the number of carbons in the product. Since the coupling of C-C bonds is unanimously recognized as the key mechanism step in the ECORR for the generation of high-value products, the structural-activity relationship of electrocatalysts is systematically reviewed. Next, we comprehensively classify the latest developments, both experimental and theoretical, in different categories of cutting-edge electrocatalysts and provide theoretical insights on various aspects. Finally, challenges are discussed from the perspectives of both materials and devices to inspire researchers to promote the industrial application of the ECORR at the earliest.
电催化二氧化碳还原反应（ECORR）是一种将废物转化为有价值材料的有前途的方法，它不仅可以实现减少碳排放的环境目标，还能同时获得清洁能源和有价值的工业产品。在此，我们首先根据产物中的碳原子数介绍复杂的二氧化碳还原反应（CORR）机制。由于C-C键的偶联被一致认为是ECORR中生成高价值产物的关键机制步骤，因此系统地综述了电催化剂的构效关系。接下来，我们全面分类了不同类别的前沿电催化剂在实验和理论方面的最新进展，并对各个方面提供理论见解。最后，从材料和器件两个角度讨论了挑战，以激励研究人员尽早推动ECORR的工业应用。
