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

Xin Cui; Xianyong Li; Teng Zhang; Yilin Yin; Gaowu W. Qin; SONG Li

doi:10.1039/d5cy01404b

January 1, 2026Catalysis Science & Technology

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

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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.

Implication

Electrocatalysis demonstrates enhanced CO2 reduction efficiency, indicating a promising approach for carbon neutrality.

Abstract

Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (ECR) driven by renewable electricity is a pivotal route for carbon neutrality, but it is constrained by the sluggish kinetics of CO2 activation and proton transfer. Herein,...

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Cui et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b25f3d2a12237a9349341 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cy01404b

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

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

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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