Study on electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to ethanol over copper-based catalysts
NIU Hong-wei1, MA Yuan-yuan1, FU Hao1, LIAN Hong-lei1,2
1. Engineering Research Center of Advanced Functional Material Manufacturing of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China; 2. Henan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Coal-based Ecological Fine Chemicals, Zhengzhou 450000, China
Abstract: The reaction mechanism in electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to ethanol is reviewed,and the research progress about copper-based catalysts for the reaction are summed up.The catalysts involved include Cu element,Cu-M alloy,Cu based oxides and their derivatives,and Cu based composites.Main factors affecting the catalytic performance of catalyst,such as catalyst particle size,catalyst morphology,electrolyte composition,etc.are introduced.The research prospect about copper-based catalysts in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to ethanol is expected.Through optimizing electrode materials and exploring the interaction between metal and carrier,and combining with theoretical calculation to explore the reaction mechanism,it will help to develop more efficient electrocatalysis materials.
牛宏伟, 马园园, 付豪, 廉红蕾. 铜基催化剂电还原CO2制乙醇的研究[J]. 现代化工, 2022, 42(3): 55-58,63.
NIU Hong-wei, MA Yuan-yuan, FU Hao, LIAN Hong-lei. Study on electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to ethanol over copper-based catalysts. Modern Chemical Industry, 2022, 42(3): 55-58,63.
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