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  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Sustainable Energy

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  • Global energy reliance on fossil fuels drives CO2 emissions and climate change.
  • Sustainable energy technologies are critical for decarbonization and reliable energy access.
  • Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) can mitigate atmospheric CO2 and enable renewable energy storage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present groundbreaking contributions to practical CO2RR technology.
  • To highlight integrated optimizations in catalyst, electrode, and electrolyzer design.
  • To propose future research directions for industrial-scale CO2RR.

Main Methods:

  • Catalyst structural engineering and degradation path simulation.
  • Electrode architecture fabrication and paired electrolysis configurations.
  • Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer development for CO2 reduction.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated progressive milestones in CO2RR technology through integrated optimizations.
  • Emphasized catalyst stability over activity for industrial-scale CO2RR.
  • Showcased PEM electrolyzer advantages in addressing CO2 loss and carbonate deposition.

Conclusions:

  • Industrial CO2RR requires prioritizing catalyst stability and advanced electrode fabrication.
  • PEM electrolyzers show significant potential for advancing CO2RR industrialization.
  • Future research should focus on scalability, CO2 capture integration, and economic viability.