Modulating Interfacial Ion Flux via Electrode Coatings Enables Efficient Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis

Xiaotong Li; Xinhui Guo; Qian Liu (135614); Yunxia He; Youwen Rong; Zijian Tan; Yiyuan Jiang; Zhou Chen; Dunfeng Gao; Guoxiong Wang; Xinhe Bao

doi:10.1039/d6ee01796g

January 1, 2026Energy & Environmental Science

Modulating Interfacial Ion Flux via Electrode Coatings Enables Efficient Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis

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This research aims to improve the efficiency of acidic CO₂ electrolysis through the use of electrode coatings to manage ion flux.
Engineered various electrode coatings to optimize performance under acidic conditions.
Conducted experiments measuring CO₂ conversion rates and byproduct formation.
Analyzed the effects of different coatings on the hydrogen evolution reaction.
Enhanced conversion rates of CO₂ due to optimized ion flux via electrode coatings.
Significant suppression of competing hydrogen evolution reaction observed.
Measured performance improvements indicate a potential for more efficient fuel production.

Implication

Shows improved CO₂ conversion efficiency in acidic environments, suggesting electrode coatings can enhance performance.

Abstract

Acidic CO2 electrolysis offers great potential for high-efficiency single-pass CO2 conversion to valuable fuels and chemicals, yet is challenged by the kinetically favorable hydrogen evolution reaction. Electrode coatings can engineer...

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Modulating Interfacial Ion Flux via Electrode Coatings Enables Efficient Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis

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Modulating Interfacial Ion Flux via Electrode Coatings Enables Efficient Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis

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