Deterministically designed regular Ag nanopatterns as co-catalysts on Cu to elucidate the role of Ag-Cu contact interface in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction

Key Points

• Co-catalysts enhance the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction effectively.
• The Ag-Cu interface plays a significant role in improving reaction efficiency during tests.
• Assessment using deterministically designed regular Ag nanopatterns shows promise in catalytic performance under various conditions.
• Findings highlight the importance of the contact interface for optimizing electrocatalytic applications.