Potassium ion modulation of the Cu electrode-electrolyte interface with ionomers enhances CO2 reduction to C2+ products

Heim, Gavin P.; Bruening, Meaghan A.; Musgrave, III, Charles B.; Goddard, III, William A.; Peters, Jonas C.; Agapie, Theodor

doi:10.1016/j.joule.2024.03.019

Title: Potassium ion modulation of the Cu electrode-electrolyte interface with ionomers enhances CO2 reduction to C2+ products

Journal Article · 30 April 2024 · Joule

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2024.03.019 · OSTI ID:2566278

Heim, Gavin P.; Bruening, Meaghan A.; Musgrave, III, Charles B.; Goddard, III, William A.; Peters, Jonas C.;

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Research Organization:: California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-05CH11231; SC0021266

OSTI ID:: 2566278

Journal Information:: Joule, Journal Name: Joule Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 8; ISSN 2542-4351

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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