Engineering electronic structure of Ni-Co bimetallic sites toward efficient electrochemical biomass upgrading and CO₂ reduction

Qing-Lian Yan; Xun-Bin Lin; Jidan Liu; Ting Ouyang; Zhao-Qing Liu

doi:10.1039/d5sc10014c

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Engineering electronic structure of Ni-Co bimetallic sites toward efficient electrochemical biomass upgrading and CO₂ reduction

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The research aims to improve the efficiency of electrochemical processes in biomass upgrading and CO2 reduction.
Developed Ni-Co bimetallic sites for enhanced reactivity.
Conducted electrochemical experiments to assess performance.
Analyzed the electronic structure to understand the impact on reactions.
Significantly improved oxidation rates of HMFOR and CO2RR.
Demonstrated lower energy requirements for the coupled process.
Produced higher yields of desired chemicals compared to traditional methods.

Implication

Electrochemical coupling enhances biomass upgrading and CO2 reduction efficiency, suggesting a novel approach.

Abstract

Electrochemical coupling of the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMFOR) and CO2 reduction (CO2RR) offers a promising route to produce high-value chemicals while lower the energy input. A critical bottleneck in the...

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Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c774feb60fb80d1395937 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5sc10014c

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