The widespread utilization of renewable energy will require energy dense and cost-effective methods for storage. This challenge could be met by coupling renewable electricity to the reduction of carbon dioxide to energy dense liquid fuels. Carbon dioxide reduction is most practically achieved in aqueous electrolytes, in which the more kinetically facile reduction of protons to hydrogen often outcompetes carbon dioxide reduction, eroding reaction selectivity. We have uncovered key insights into the mechanisms that bifurcate proton and carbon dioxide reduction on metal electrodes and have used these design principle to systematically modulate reaction selectivity. Our latest findings in this area will be discussed.

Design principles for selective CO<sub>2</sub> reduction catalysis

251st National Meeting (2016)

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Design principles for selective CO2 reduction catalysis

Design principles for selective CO₂ reduction catalysis