This article delves into the development of copper-based catalysts modified with silver to improve the electrochemical reduction of CO2 into multi-carbon products like ethylene and ethanol. Using innovative techniques such as single-atom alloying, researchers created two model catalysts—AgCu NW and Ag1Cu NW—to understand the mechanisms of carbon-carbon coupling. The single-atom Ag1Cu NW catalyst demonstrated superior ethanol selectivity, attributed to its ability to enhance water dissociation and lower the energy barrier for forming intermediate molecules crucial for asymmetric coupling. This advancement provides significant insights into designing efficient catalysts for CO2 reduction, offering promising pathways for sustainable fuel and chemical production.
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