A research team has developed a novel research paradigm to better understand the relationship between catalyst structures and their reactions, a crucial step in advancing sustainable solutions and combating climate change. Published in Angewandte Chemie, their breakthrough focuses on electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR) in Tin-Oxide-based (Sn-O) catalysts.
Led by Associate Professor Hao Li from Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), the study identified the active surface species of SnO2-based catalysts during CO2RR and established a clear correlation between surface speciation and CO2RR performance. This methodology combines theoretical studies with experimental electrochemical techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of catalyst behavior under real-world conditions.
The team aims to apply this approach to various electrochemical reactions to accelerate the design of high-performance and scalable electrocatalysts.
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