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Wei Zhang^1,2, Ao Yu¹, Haiyan Mao^3,4

¹NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32826, United States.

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|July 25, 2024

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Engineered a novel SnO2 catalyst with a unique interface for efficient CO2 electroreduction (CO2RR). This advanced catalyst minimizes hydrogen production and enhances selectivity for valuable chemicals, crucial for decarbonization technologies.

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Catalysis

Background:

Efficient CO2 electroreduction (CO2RR) is vital for converting CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Designing stable catalysts that suppress hydrogen evolution and maintain activity at the triple-phase interface remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an interfacial engineering strategy for a SnO2 catalyst to enhance CO2RR efficiency and selectivity.
To overcome limitations of CO2 solubility in aqueous electrolytes and prevent catalyst degradation during CO2RR.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a hierarchically nanoporous SnO2 catalyst coated with an F-monolayer.
Application of pulsed square-wave potentials for dynamic active phase recovery.
In situ Raman spectroscopy for mechanistic understanding of CO2 capture and reduction.

Main Results:

Achieved >90% CO2RR selectivity with <5% hydrogen generation.
Demonstrated enhanced CO2RR selectivity (~90%) under pulsed potentials compared to constant potentials (~70%).
Identified potential-dependent active phase behavior and intermediate formation via in situ Raman spectroscopy.

Conclusions:

The developed interfacial engineering strategy effectively enhances CO2RR performance by optimizing the triple-phase interface.
Pulsed potentials offer a dynamic approach to maintain catalyst activity and selectivity.
This work provides insights for designing advanced catalysts for electrochemical CO2 conversion, supporting electrification and decarbonization efforts.