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Dual‐Site Catalysis in Electrocatalytic C–N Coupling: Challenges and Design Principles

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Electrocatalytic C─N coupling through the coreduction of NOx and inorganic/organic carbon sources offers a sustainable route to value‐added organonitrogen compounds, yet it remains constrained by four generic challenges: energetic barriers, kinetic mismatch, selectivity loss, and system‐level limitations. Through the lens of these four challenges, this review highlights the recent research on dual‐site catalysts for electrocatalytic C─N coupling reactions. This review discusses how cooperative dual centers can promote substrate activation, regulate intermediate reaction kinetics, suppress competing pathways, and improve catalytic performance under system‐level constraints. Furthermore, we outline emerging methodologies for further design optimization based on dual‐site catalysts and point to future directions that extend beyond the design of dual‐site catalysts.

Source: ChemElectroChem

DOI: 10.1002/celc.70238

Authors: Tao You, Jiacheng Li, Junyan Li, Guangqin Li

Institution: Sun Yat-sen University

Language: English

Topic: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,750