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.
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,...