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Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction and their Related Reaction Mechanisms
Author(s) -
Zhang Lei,
Zhao ZhiJian,
Gong Jinlong
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201612214
Subject(s) - catalysis , electrochemistry , materials science , carbon dioxide , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , reduction (mathematics) , atmosphere (unit) , carbon fibers , chemistry , electrode , thermodynamics , organic chemistry , mathematics , physics , composite material , composite number , engineering , geometry
The gradually increased concentration of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere has been recognized as the primary culprit for the rise of the global mean temperature. In recent years, development of routes for highly efficient conversion of CO 2 has received much attention. This Review describes recent progress on the design and synthesis of solid‐state catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO 2 . The significance of this catalytic conversion is presented, followed by the general parameters for CO 2 electroreduction and a summary of the reaction apparatus. We also discuss various types of solid catalysts based on their CO 2 conversion mechanisms. We summarize the crucial factors (particle size, surface structure, composition, etc.) determining the performance for electroreduction.