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Bimetallic Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction

Journal Article · · Topics in Current Chemistry
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  1. Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States); University of Delaware
  2. Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States)
  3. Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States)
The increasing concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has caused various environmental issues. Utilizing CO2 as the carbon feedstock to replace traditional fossil sources in commodity chemical production could be a potential solution to reduce CO2 emissions. Electrochemical reduction of CO2 has attracted much attention because it not only converts CO2 into a variety of useful chemicals under mild reaction conditions but also can be powered by renewable electricity at remote locations. From this review article, we summarize recent literature works on the topic of bimetallic electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction. Both selectivity and activity of bimetallic catalysts strongly depend on their compositions and surface structures. Tuning the properties of a bimetallic catalyst could result in a wide range of products, including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, carboxylate and liquid oxygenates. Here, by reviewing recent research efforts in the field of bimetallic electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, we aim to provide the community with a timely overview of current status of bimetallic CO2 electrocatalysts and to stimulate new ideas to design better catalysts for more efficient CO2 electrolysis processes.
Research Organization:
Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States); Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
Grant/Contract Number:
FE0029868; SC0009476
OSTI ID:
1712665
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1614349
Journal Information:
Topics in Current Chemistry, Journal Name: Topics in Current Chemistry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 376; ISSN 2365-0869
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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