Direct Cation Stabilization Effects of CO Dimerization for Boosting C₂ Pathways of CO₂ Reduction on Noble Metal Surfaces

CO Dimerization The coupling of two CO intermediates represents a significant step in the formation of C2 products during the carbon dioxide reduction reaction. In article number 2400110, Bolong Huang's group demonstrates the linear correlation between the cation–dimer stabilization and reaction energy, supporting that the cations notably facilitate the C-C coupling step and enhance the production of C2 products.