Nanocavity-Confined Cu2O in Porphyrin-based MOF for Steering CO2 Electroreduction toward Hydrocarbons

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to hydrocarbons.
• Developed a composite of Cu2O confined in porphyrin-based MOFs.
• Assessed the activation barrier and selectivity for CO2 conversion.
• Conducted electrochemical experiments to evaluate performance.
• Identified high activation barriers for CO2 conversion.
• Noted insufficient selectivity toward C2+ hydrocarbon products.