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  • Catalysis
  • Electrochemistry
  • Environmental Science

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  • Greenhouse gas mitigation through CO2 conversion is critical.
  • Electrochemical CO2 conversion offers high rates at ambient conditions.
  • Integration with renewable energy is essential for viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Au25 nanoclusters as electrocatalysts for CO2 conversion.
  • To assess performance metrics like reaction rates and product selectivity.
  • To evaluate the impact of renewable energy sources and catalyst loading.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Au25 nanoclusters for electrochemical CO2 to CO conversion.
  • Quantified reaction rates (L CO2/g metal/hr) and product selectivities (%).
  • Investigated catalyst loading effects on performance.
  • Conducted long-term electrolysis experiments (36 hours) with start/stop cycles.
  • Powered the system with photovoltaic and solar-rechargeable battery sources.

Main Results:

  • Achieved CO2 → CO reaction rates of 400–800 L/g/hr with 80–95% selectivity.
  • Demonstrated conversion rates of 0.8–1.6 kg CO2/g metal/hr.
  • Observed strong dependence of performance on catalyst loading.
  • Attained turnover numbers (TONs) up to 6 × 10^6 molCO2/molcatalyst.
  • Achieved TONs of 1–4 × 10^6 molCO2/molcatalyst when powered by renewables.
  • Showcased 12-hour daytime photovoltaic operation and 24-hour simulated low-light/night operation.

Conclusions:

  • Electrochemical CO2 conversion requires renewable energy integration to avoid net CO2 increase.
  • Catalyst loading is a key parameter for tuning CO2 conversion rates and selectivity.
  • Current renewable energy technologies can support large-scale CO2 conversion systems.