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Tuning Atomically Precise Gold Nanoclusters for Selective Electroreduction of CO 2

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The electroreduction of greenhouse gas CO 2 into high‐value‐added chemicals using renewable electricity is a promising way to mitigate climate change and realize carbon cycling. Atomically precise thiolate‐protected gold nanoclusters have shown great potential for selective electrochemical conversion of CO 2 toward CO due to their quantum confinement effect and unique electronic structures. Additionally, the atomic precision of gold nanocluster is advantageous for investigating the CO 2 reduction mechanism, which is typically challenging to understand due to the complexity of the catalytic interface, and unknown structure of the active site in more conventional catalysts. By summarizing CO 2 reduction catalyzed by gold nanoclusters, we aim to identify key factors that contribute to the activity, selectivity, and stability of nanocluster catalysts, as well as elucidate the CO₂ reduction pathway, thereby contributing to the design of more active and selective nanocluster catalysts for CO 2 reduction.

Source: Angewandte Chemie

DOI: 10.1002/ange.202504320

Authors: Jiangtao Zhao, Abolfazl Ziarati, Thomas Bürgi

Institution: University of Geneva

Language: English

Topic: CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,790