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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Cation effects in electrochemical CO2 reduction (CO2RR) are often linked to electric double-layer modifications.
  • The role of cations in driving catalyst surface restructuring during CO2RR is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of different alkali cations (Li+, Na+, K+, Cs+) on CO2RR selectivity on copper.
  • To elucidate the relationship between cation identity, catalyst surface restructuring, and product distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) on polycrystalline Cu foil.
  • Ex situ characterization using grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
  • Density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Main Results:

  • A systematic shift in selectivity between methane (CH4) and ethylene (C2H4) was observed, with larger cations favoring C-C coupling and higher C2H4/CH4 ratios.
  • Cation-dependent surface reconstruction of the Cu foil was evident, affecting crystallographic texture, morphology, and surface chemistry.
  • Surface restructuring features were partially retained after electrolyte exchange, indicating their persistent influence on selectivity.

Conclusions:

  • Alkali cations influence CO2RR pathways and product selectivity through coupled mechanisms, including surface restructuring and interfacial effects.
  • Surface restructuring plays a significant role in the cation-dependent trends observed in CO2RR.
  • Understanding these cation-surface interactions is crucial for designing efficient electrocatalysts for CO2 conversion.