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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Electrochemical CO2 upgrade is crucial for carbon recycling and neutralization.
  • Industrial implementation requires enhanced mass transfer and reaction kinetics.
  • Trans-scale electrode engineering is essential for overcoming multiscale challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To disclose key factors in CO2 electrolysis through trans-scale electrode engineering.
  • To survey and compare advanced electrolyzer designs for continuous conversion.
  • To bridge the gap between electrode research and CO2 electrolysis practices.

Main Methods:

  • Highlighting three scales of electrode engineering: triple-phase boundaries, reaction microenvironment, and catalytic surface coordination.
  • Surveying and comparing advanced electrolyzer types and electrode design strategies.
  • Analyzing factors influencing mass transfer and reaction kinetics.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors in CO2 electrolysis across different scales.
  • Provided a comparison of various electrolyzer architectures and electrode designs.
  • Demonstrated the potential for facilitating mixed reaction and mass transfer processes.

Conclusions:

  • Trans-scale electrode engineering is vital for advancing CO2 electrolysis.
  • Optimized electrode design and system architecture can achieve industrial conversion rates.
  • This work facilitates on-site CO2 recycling and net negative emissions.