Recent Advances in Bismuth-Based CO₂ Reduction Electrocatalysts

Authors

Rui ZHOU, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
Na HAN, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, ChinaFollow
Yan-guang LI, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, ChinaFollow

Corresponding Author

Na HAN(hanna@suda.edu.cn);Yan-guang LI(yanguang@suda.edu.cn)

Abstract

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is an economical, secure and sustainable carbon resource around us. Its effective capture and recycling have been the focus of our entire society. Using the electrochemical method, CO₂ can be reduced to different value-added chemicals or fuels. This approach not only would mitigate CO₂ accumulation in the atmosphere, but also would help alleviate our dependence on fossil fuel. In this article, the basic principle and process of electrochemical CO₂ reduction are first introduced. The recent development in bismuth-based catalysts for electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction is reviewed with an emphasis on their preparation, structure characterization, and possible reaction mechanism. Finally, a perspective on future development is briefly discussed.

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Keywords

CO2 reduction, electrocatalysis, nanotechnology, bismuth-based catalysts

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.180946

Publication Date

2019-08-28

Online Available Date

2019-08-28

Revised Date

2019-01-07

Received Date

2018-10-30

Recommended Citation

Rui ZHOU, Na HAN, Yan-guang LI. Recent Advances in Bismuth-Based CO₂ Reduction Electrocatalysts[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2019 , 25(4): 180946.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.180946
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol25/iss4/4