Engineering CObridge adsorption in Cu(II)/Cu(I) interfaces modulated by ionic liquid for enhanced CO2 electroreduction to ethylene

Key Points

• Ethylene production increased in copper interfaces with ionic liquid modulation, achieving higher efficiency.
• The carbon dioxide electroreduction process showed over 50% increase in ethylene output under optimized conditions.
• Analysis of copper interfaces revealed enhanced adsorption properties due to the ionic liquid's presence.
• Findings highlight the potential of optimizing ionic liquids to improve carbon capture and conversion methods.