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Heteroatom-modified carbon quantum dots enable efficient electrochemical CO₂ reduction to acetate and formate. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to improve the efficiency of electrochemical CO₂ reduction by using heteroatom-modified carbon quantum dots.

March 5, 2026Materials Chemistry Frontiers0 citationsOpen Access

Cu,S,N Heteroatom-Tailored Carbon Quantum Dots Enabling Efficient Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction to Acetate and Formate

SSSuanto Syahputra FVFlorence Vacandio VWVéronique Wernert

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This research aims to improve the efficiency of electrochemical CO₂ reduction by using heteroatom-modified carbon quantum dots.
Synthesis of heteroatom-modified carbon quantum dots
Evaluation of electrochemical performance in CO₂ reduction
Comparison of product yields (acetate and formate)
The modified carbon quantum dots showed significantly improved electrochemical CO₂ reduction efficiency.
Yield of acetate and formate was higher than that of unmodified carbon quantum dots.
A green synthesis method was employed, promoting environmental sustainability.

Abstract

Electrochemical CO₂ reduction (ECO2R) offers a promising route to mitigate CO₂ emissions while generating value-added chemicals. Here, we report the synthesis of heteroatom-modified carbon quantum dots (CQDs) via a green...

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