Metal-based electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to formic acid/formate. Issue 42 (26th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ding, Peng; Zhao, Haitao; Li, Tingshuai; Luo, Yongsong; Fan, Guangyin; Chen, Guang; Gao, Shuyan; Shi, Xifeng; Lu, Siyu; Sun, Xuping
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 8:Issue 42(2020)
• Page Start: 21947
• Page End: 21960
• Publication Date: 2020-10-26
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/d0ta08393c
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-7488

Abstract

Abstract : This review summarizes recent progress in the development of metal-based electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO2 to formic acid/formate. The current challenges and the future research directions of metal-based materials are also proposed. Abstract : The rapid increase of CO2 content in the atmosphere has caused serious environmental concern. To effectively alleviate the issue, it is of great significance to use electrocatalytic technology to convert CO2 into high value-added energy materials. In this minireview, we present the recent progress in the development of metal-based electrocatalysts for the electrocatalysis of CO2 to formic acid/formate. Firstly, we briefly study the possible reaction pathways and mechanisms of electrochemical reduction of CO2 . Secondly, the emerging development of different types of metal-based electrocatalysts (homogeneous catalysts and heterogeneous catalysts) as high-performance catalysts is reviewed for improving process efficiency and productivity. Based on the insights, we summarize the current challenges and the future research directions of metal-based materials for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 .