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Nano-crumples induced Sn-Bi bimetallic interface pattern with moderate electron bank for highly efficient CO2
Bohua Ren1,2, Guobin Wen1,2, Rui Gao2
1Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, 510631, Guangdong, China.
This study introduces nano-crumpled tin-bismuth bimetallic materials for efficient carbon dioxide (CO2) electroreduction to formate. These advanced materials significantly boost formate production rates and stability, aiding global carbon neutrality efforts.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
Background:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) electroreduction is crucial for carbon neutrality.
- Industrial CO2 electrolysis to formate faces challenges with current densities due to competing intermediates (COOH* and HCOO*).
Purpose of the Study:
- To design novel Sn-Bi bimetallic interface-rich materials for enhanced CO2 electroreduction to formate.
- To improve current densities and stability in formate production.
Main Methods:
- In situ design of nano-crumpled Sn-Bi bimetallic materials via tailored electrodeposition under CO2 electrolysis conditions.
- Characterization of material properties and electrochemical performance.
Main Results:
- The Sn-Bi interface material demonstrated an optimal upshift of the Sn p-band center, leading to moderate valence electron depletion.
- Weakened Sn-C hybridization for COOH* and suitable Sn-O hybridization for HCOO* were observed.
- Achieved a superior partial current density of 140 mA/cm2 for formate production.
- Maintained high Faradaic efficiency (>90%) over a wide potential window with 160 hours of durability.
Conclusions:
- Interface engineering of Sn-Bi bimetallic materials significantly enhances CO2 electroreduction to formate.
- The developed materials offer high activity, selectivity, and stability for industrial applications.
- This work advances the design of efficient electrocatalysts for CO2 utilization.
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