Tail group structure effect of ligand-protected gold nanocluster catalysts on electrochemical CO2 reduction

Key Points

• Electrochemical CO2 reduction efficiency varies significantly with tail group structure in gold nanocluster catalysts.
• The study highlights a trend where specific tail groups enhance catalyst performance, promoting greater CO2 conversion.
• Analysis includes comparative data on several ligand-protected gold nanoclusters and their respective electrochemical behaviors.
• Findings indicate that optimizing tail group structure may lead to improved applications in carbon capture and conversion.