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Introducing single iron atoms to gold nanoparticles boosts carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) selectivity to CO. This synergistic approach enhances fuel production from renewable energy, achieving 96.3% CO selectivity.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

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  • Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) is a promising pathway for sustainable fuel and feedstock production.
  • Gold nanoparticles are active for CO2RR to carbon monoxide (CO), but face competition from the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance CO selectivity in the electrocatalytic CO2RR by introducing atomically dispersed iron (Fe) to gold (Au) nanoparticles.
  • To investigate the synergistic effects between single-atom Fe and Au nanoparticles on catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to probe dynamic structural evolution.
  • Operando infrared spectroscopy (IR) to study the adsorption of reaction intermediates.
  • Electrochemical measurements to assess catalytic activity and selectivity.

Main Results:

  • Atomically dispersed Fe on Au nanoparticles (Fe1/Au) significantly improved CO selectivity to 96.3%.
  • A synergistic interaction between Fe and Au atoms was observed, strengthening during the reaction.
  • The Fe1/Au interface modulated the adsorption of reaction intermediates, favoring CO formation.
  • Achieved a mass activity of 399 mA mg-1 for CO2RR.

Conclusions:

  • Synergistic modulation of nanoparticle electronic structure by single-atom decoration is crucial for advanced catalysis.
  • The Fe1/Au interface effectively suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction, enhancing CO selectivity.
  • This strategy offers a new avenue for designing highly selective electrocatalysts for CO2 conversion.