Da Hye Won

In this study, we demonstrate that the initial morphology of nanoparticles can be transformed into small fragmented nanoparticles, which were densely contacted to each other, during electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR). Cu-based nanoparticles were directly grown on a carbon support by using cysteamine immobilization agent, and the synthesized nanoparticle catalyst showed increasing activity during initial CO₂RR, doubling Faradaic efficiency of C<sub>2</

Electrocatalytic CO2 conversion into fuel is a prospective strategy for the sustainable energy production. However, still many parts of the catalyst such as low catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability are challenging. Herein, a hierarchical hexagonal Zn catalyst showed highly efficient and, more importantly, stable performance as an electrocatalyst for selectively producing CO. Moreover, we found that its high selectivity for CO is attributed to morphology. In electrochemical analysis, Zn

Electrochemical CO2 conversion to chemical products is a promising strategy for sustainable industrial development. However, the success of this approach requires an in-depth understanding of catalysis because it involves highly complex multistep reactions. Herein, we suggest a rational design of a hierarchical Bi dendrite catalyst for an efficient conversion of CO2 to formate. A high selectivity (∼89% at −0.74 VRHE) and, more importantly, a stable performance during long-term operation (∼12 h)

Catalysis is a key technology for the synthesis of renewable fuels through electrochemical reduction of CO2 . However, successful CO2 reduction still suffers from the lack of affordable catalyst design and understanding the factors governing catalysis. Herein, we demonstrate that the CO2 conversion selectivity on Sn (or SnOx /Sn) electrodes is correlated to the native oxygen content at the subsurface. Electrochemical analyses show that the reduced Sn electrode with abundant oxygen species effect

To achieve sustainable utilization of solar energy, development of an efficient photocatalyst for water oxidation, the driving force of reductive solar fuel formation, is strongly needed. Herein, composite photocatalysts with bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) and sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride (SCN) are developed by using a one-pot impregnated precipitation method. Fourier transform infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses demonstrate that the surface of SCN is oxidized during impreg

Abstract The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to valuable fuels and chemicals offers a new pathway for sustainable and clean carbon fixation. Recently, the focus has been on electrochemical CO 2 reduction on heterogeneous electrode catalysts, leading to remarkable achievements in the reaction performance. To date, CO 2 to carbon monoxide (CO) conversion is considered as the most promising candidate reaction for the industrial market, owing to its high efficiency and reasonable technoeconomic

The direct conversion of low concentrations of CO2 is an essential approach, considering the expensive gas conditioning process for pure CO2, but has not yet been intensely studied in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) electrolyzer. Herein, we explored the CO2 reduction with various CO2 concentrations in a zero-gap MEA electrolyzer and found that suppressing the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) became more critical at low concentrations of CO2. We demonstrate that a Ni single-atom (Ni-N/C) cat

As a photocathode material for fuel generation from CO₂ in the photoelectrochemical system, a polypyrrole coated p-ZnTe photocathode was developed and it revealed an appreciable CO₂ reduction performance without any significant overpotential loss under visible light irradiation.

Abstract Electrocatalytic CO 2 conversion into fuel is a prospective strategy for the sustainable energy production. However, still many parts of the catalyst such as low catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability are challenging. Herein, a hierarchical hexagonal Zn catalyst showed highly efficient and, more importantly, stable performance as an electrocatalyst for selectively producing CO. Moreover, we found that its high selectivity for CO is attributed to morphology. In electrochemical an

Bimetallic CuPd oxide alloy electrocatalysts can promote selective ammonia production from the nitrate reduction reaction by accelerating the rate-determining hydrogenation of nitrite, which is a critical intermediate.

Anion exchange membranes (AEMs) and ionomers are keys for electrochemical CO2 reduction (eCO2R), but their development and multiple roles have not been intensively investigated. This study demonstrates HQPC-tmIM, a polycarbazole-based anion-conducting material, as a commercially viable AEM and reveals through multiphysics model simulation key descriptors governing eCO2R by exploiting the extraordinary membrane properties of HQPC-tmIM. The mechanical/chemical stability of HQPC-tmIM showed superio

Polymeric ionomers near the catalyst surface of CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) electrodes affect their efficiency; however, their multifaceted properties complicate structure–activity relationship elucidation. Here, we synthesized polycarbazole-based anion-exchange (QPC) ionomers bearing varying functionalized side chains to explore this relationship. Comprehensive analysis in physicochemical properties, electrochemical activity, and operando ATR-SEIRAS revealed that functional group modificatio