Mechanism of halide ions in regulating product selectivity in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how halide ions influence product selectivity in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.
• Conducted experiments on CO2 reduction reactions with varying halide ion concentrations.
• Analyzed product distribution to determine selectivity changes due to halide presence.
• Utilized electrochemical techniques to measure reaction kinetics.
• Halide ions significantly altered product selectivity during ECO2RR.
• Specific halides improved the formation of desired products over unwanted byproducts.
• Enhanced reaction efficiency was noted with optimal halide concentrations.