Recent Progress on Perovskite-Based Electrocatalysts for Efficient CO₂ Reduction

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Catalysis

Background:

• Efficient carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is crucial for carbon neutrality, requiring effective and low-cost catalysts.
• Inorganic perovskite-based materials show promise for electrochemical CO2RR due to their tunable chemical compositions and advanced catalytic performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the progress of inorganic perovskites and their derivatives in electrochemical CO2RR.
• To emphasize the structural evolution and product selectivity of these electrocatalysts.
• To propose current challenges and future directions for perovskite-based materials in CO2RR.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of inorganic perovskites for electrochemical CO2RR.
• Analysis of physicochemical characteristics, fabrication methods, and applications.
• Focus on structure-property relationships and product selectivity.

Main Results:

• Inorganic perovskites exhibit significant potential as electrocatalysts for CO2RR.
• Tunable properties of perovskites allow for optimization of catalytic performance and product selectivity.
• Review highlights key advancements and areas for further investigation.

Conclusions:

• Inorganic perovskites are promising candidates for efficient and cost-effective CO2RR catalysts.
• Further research into structural evolution and fabrication methods can enhance catalyst performance.
• Addressing current challenges will accelerate the development of perovskite-based CO2RR technologies for carbon neutrality.