Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Using 2D Materials: Fundamentals and Challenges

SUN Z,MA T,TAO H,et al. Fundamentals and challenges of electrochemical CO2 reduction using two-dimensional materials[J]. Chem,2017,3(4):560-587. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and challenges of electrochemical CO2 reduction using two-dimensional (2D) materials. The authors discuss the basic principles of electrochemical CO2 reduction, highlighting the key factors that influence the reaction pathway and product selectivity. They then delve into the unique properties of 2D materials, such as their high surface area, tunable electronic structure, and abundant active sites, which make them promising candidates for CO2 electrocatalysis. The review explores various 2D materials, including graphene, MXenes, and transition metal dichalcogenides, and examines their performance in CO2 reduction reactions. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges associated with using 2D materials in practical applications, such as stability issues, selectivity control, and scalability. The authors conclude by highlighting future research directions and opportunities for advancing the field of electrochemical CO2 reduction with 2D materials.