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  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Materials Science

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  • Carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a vital sustainable technology for carbon capture and utilization.
  • Electrocatalyst behavior at the reaction interface under operating conditions is complex and poorly understood.
  • Dynamic changes in catalysts hinder mechanistic insights and optimization of CO2RR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review in situ/operando characterization techniques for studying CO2RR interfaces.
  • To discuss insights gained from these advanced techniques.
  • To provide guidance for designing improved CO2RR electrocatalysts.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on in situ/operando spectroscopic and microscopic techniques.
  • Analysis of studies employing these methods to probe catalyst surfaces during CO2RR.
  • Correlation of observed interfacial phenomena with catalytic performance.

Main Results:

  • In situ/operando methods reveal dynamic structural and chemical changes of electrocatalysts.
  • These techniques provide direct evidence of reaction intermediates and active sites.
  • Understanding interfacial dynamics is critical for rational catalyst design.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced in situ/operando characterization is essential for elucidating CO2RR mechanisms.
  • Insights from these techniques enable targeted strategies for enhancing CO2RR efficiency and selectivity.
  • Further development and application of these methods will accelerate progress in CO2 conversion.