Recent advances in nanoengineering 2D metal-based materials for electrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels and value-added products. (1st July 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoang, Chinh V.; Nguyen, Tung M.; Nguyen, Dang Le Tri; Dinh, Khang Ngoc; Dang, Huyen Tran; Le, Quyet V.
• Is Part Of: Fuel. Volume 343(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-07-01
• Subjects: CO2 utilization -- 2D materials -- Metal−based electrocatalysts -- electrochemical conversion of CO2; Fuel -- Periodicals; Coal -- Periodicals; Coal; Fuel; Periodicals; 662.6
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127873
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0016-2361

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Electrochemical CO2 conversion into fuels and value-added products is a prominent technology for CO2 utilization. This review presents advances and progress of 2D metal-based electrocatalysts. 2D metal-based electrocatalysts are systematically categorized by compositional elements. Advanced performances are analyzed, and get insights into the mechanism by modern techniques. The challenges and future development trends are discussed. Abstract: Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into valuable chemicals and fuels is an emerging solution enabling a carbon-neutral energy cycle for sustainable development. Two-dimensional (2D) metal-based catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) with well-dispersed active sites, high surface area, controllable morphology, and remarkable tunability have recently attracted enormous attention from scholars. Well-defined 2D materials can be tailored to disperse and increase active sites, enhance conductivity, and construct single-atom catalysts (SACs) that can be exploited for electrocatalytic CO2 conversion. This review first addresses the brief fundamental scientific principles of CO2 RR for nanoengineering 2D materials. Furthermore, we discuss and highlight the progress of 2D metal-based electrocatalysts for CO2 RR and get insights into the advantages of electrocatalyst types with specific analyses of current density and Faradaic efficiency. Finally, the remaining challenges and prospects of future research will also be presented in the field to provide rational design proposals for developing durable and efficient metal-based electrocatalysts for CO2 RR.