Graphene-based CO<sub>2</sub> reduction electrocatalysts: A review

WU Ze-lin; WANG Cong-wei; ZHANG Xiao-xiang; GUO Quan-gui; WANG Jun-ying

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WU Ze-lin, WANG Cong-wei, ZHANG Xiao-xiang, GUO Quan-gui, WANG Jun-ying. Graphene-based CO2 reduction electrocatalysts: A review. New Carbon Mater., 2024, 39(1): 100-130. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60839-5

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WU Ze-lin, WANG Cong-wei, ZHANG Xiao-xiang, GUO Quan-gui, WANG Jun-ying. Graphene-based CO₂ reduction electrocatalysts: A review. New Carbon Mater., 2024, 39(1): 100-130. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60839-5

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Graphene-based CO₂ reduction electrocatalysts: A review

doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60839-5

WU Ze-lin^{1, 2, 3
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WANG Cong-wei^{1, 2, 3
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ZHANG Xiao-xiang^{1, 2, 3},
GUO Quan-gui^{1, 2, 3
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WANG Jun-ying^{1, 2, 3
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CAS Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, China
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University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Taiyuan College of Energy Materials, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, China

Funds: National Natural Science Foundation of China (22179138), Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi (202103021224440, 20210302123005), Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (2020180), and Shanxi Major Project (20181102026).

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WU Ze-lin, Ph.D. student. E-mail: wuzelin19@mails.ucas.ac.cn
Corresponding author: WANG Cong-wei, Ph.D., Associate Professor. E-mail: wangcongwei@sxicc.ac.cn; GUO Quan-gui, Ph.D., Professor. E-mail: qgguo@sxicc.ac.cn; WANG Jun-ying, Ph.D., Associate Professor. E-mail: wangjy@sxicc.ac.cn
Received Date: 2023-11-03
Accepted Date: 2024-01-05
Rev Recd Date: 2024-01-04

Available Online: 2024-01-10

Publish Date: 2024-02-01

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Abstract

The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) by electrochemical methods for the production of fuels and value-added chemicals is an effective strategy for overcoming the global warming problem. Due to the stable molecular structure of CO₂, the design of highly selective, energy-efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts is key. For this reason, graphene and its derivatives are competitive for CO₂ electroreduction with their unique and excellent physical, mechanical and electrical properties and relatively low cost. In addition, the surface of graphene-based materials can be modified using different methods, including doping, defect engineering, production of composite structures and wrapped shapes. We first review the fundamental concepts and criteria for evaluating electrochemical CO₂ reduction, as well as the catalytic principles and processes. Methods for preparing graphene-based catalysts are briefly introduced, and recent research on them is summarized according to the categories of the catalytic sites. Finally, the future development direction of CO₂ electroreduction technology is discussed.
- Graphene,
- Carbon dioxide reduction,
- Electrocatalysis,
- Nanomaterials,
- Renewable energy

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