Coupling Interfacial Electron Polarization with Carbonate-Mediated Proton Relay for Efficient CO 2 -to-CO Electrocatalysis

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the coupling of interfacial electron polarization with carbonate-mediated proton relay to enhance CO2 electrocatalysis.
• Investigated the kinetics of CO2 activation and proton transfer.
• Utilized renewable electricity to drive electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.
• Analyzed the role of carbonate in the proton relay mechanism.
• Findings reveal improved kinetics for CO2 activation.
• Demonstrated effective coupling between electron polarization and proton transfer.
• Indicated significant enhancement in the efficiency of CO2 reduction.