Buffering the local pH via alkaline-earth metals-modified Cu@C electrocatalyst to boost CO2 methanation

Key Points

• Enhanced local pH increases the efficiency of CO2 methanation reactions.
• The modification with alkaline-earth metals significantly boosts catalytic activity.
• Experimental results demonstrate a correlation between pH levels and methanation rates.
• This approach may enable better CO2 utilization in sustainable energy applications.