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Emerging two-dimensional supported atomic and cluster catalysts for CO₂ electroreduction.

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¹School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China. taolin@ustl.edu.cn.

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Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) using 2D catalysts shows promise for carbon-neutral energy. Understanding active site configurations is key to designing efficient catalysts for CO2RR.

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Area of Science:

Catalysis
Materials Science
Electrochemistry

Background:

Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) offers a sustainable pathway for carbon-neutral energy conversion.
Two-dimensional supported catalysts are of interest due to tunable electronic structures and defined active sites.
Limited understanding of active site configurations hinders efficient CO2RR catalyst design.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent experimental and theoretical advances in 2D supported catalysts for CO2RR.
To analyze structure-activity relationships and reaction mechanisms for CO2 reduction.
To provide a mechanistic framework and design principles for advanced 2D catalysts.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive review of experimental and theoretical studies on 2D supported catalysts (SACs, DACs, TACs, metal clusters).
Emphasis on insights from Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.
Analysis of CO2RR fundamental pathways, structure-activity relationships, and C1 product mechanisms.

Main Results:

Overview of single-atom, double-atom, and three-atom catalysts, and metal clusters for CO2RR.
DFT elucidates reaction pathways, charge transfer, and adsorption energetics.
Identified key descriptors governing catalytic activity and selectivity.

Conclusions:

Integrating experimental and theoretical insights is crucial for advancing 2D supported catalysts.
Understanding active site characteristics is vital for rational catalyst design.
This review provides a framework for developing efficient electrocatalysts for CO2RR.