Effects of Annealing Conditions on the Catalytic Performance of Anodized Tin Oxide for Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction
The electrochemical reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to value-added products has garnered significant interest as a sustainable solution to mitigate CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and harness renewable energy sources. Among CO<sub>2</sub>RR pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Nanomaterials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/2/121 |
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| Summary: | The electrochemical reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to value-added products has garnered significant interest as a sustainable solution to mitigate CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and harness renewable energy sources. Among CO<sub>2</sub>RR products, formic acid/formate (HCOOH/HCOO<sup>−</sup>) is particularly attractive due to its industrial relevance, high energy density, and potential candidate as a liquid hydrogen carrier. This study investigates the influence of the initial oxidation state of tin on CO<sub>2</sub>RR performance using nanostructured SnO<sub>x</sub> catalysts. A simple, quick, scalable, and cost-effective synthesis strategy was employed to fabricate SnO<sub>x</sub> catalysts with controlled oxidation states while maintaining consistent morphology and particle size. The catalysts were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, Raman, and XPS to correlate structure and surface properties with catalytic performance. Electrochemical measurements revealed that SnO<sub>x</sub> catalysts annealed in air at 525 °C exhibited the highest formate selectivity and current density, attributed to the optimized oxidation state and the presence of oxygen vacancies. Flow cell tests further demonstrated enhanced performance under practical conditions, achieving stable formate production with high faradaic efficiency over prolonged operation. These findings highlight the critical role of tin oxidation states and surface defects in tuning CO<sub>2</sub>RR performance, offering valuable insights for the design of efficient catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> electroreduction to formate. |
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| ISSN: | 2079-4991 |