Operando Spectroelectrochemistry Unravels the Mechanism of CO₂ Electrocatalytic Reduction by an Fe Porphyrin.

ABSTRACT: Iron porphyrins are molecular catalysts recognized for their ability to electrochemically and photochemically reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂). The main reduction product is carbon monoxide (CO). CO holds significant industrial importance as it serves as a precursor for various valuable chemical products containing either a single carbon atom (C1), like methanol or methane, or multiple carbon atoms (Cn), such as ethanol or ethylene. Despite the long-established efficiency of these catalysts, optimizing their catalytic activity and stability and comprehending the intricate reaction mechanisms remain a significant challenge. This article presents a comprehensive investigation of the mechanistic aspects of the selective electroreduction of CO₂ to CO using an iron porphyrin su

SUBMITTER: Salame A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627129 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature