ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Oxide-derived Copper as a Catalyst for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reaction: ME-TNS Study

Abstract: The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) presents a promising route for mitigating climate change while generating value-added chemicals and fuels. Among available catalysts, oxide-derived copper (OD-Cu) exhibits unique structural and electronic properties, leading to enhanced selectivity towards C2+ products. This proposal outlines a study employing a combination of Modulation Excitation (ME) and total neutron scattering (TNS) to unravel the dynamic behaviour of active sites in OD-Cu catalyst electrodes. By addressing fundamental questions regarding facet dependency, intermediate species, and reaction mechanisms, this work aims to provide deeper insights that are not accessible through conventional TNS approaches.

Principal Investigator: Dr Armando Ibraliu
Experimenter: Dr Daniel Bowron
Experimenter: Dr Davide Ferri
Experimenter: Dr Terri-Louise Hughes
Local Contact: Dr Tristan Youngs
Experimenter: Professor Maarten Nachtegaal
Experimenter: Dr Sofia Diaz-Moreno

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520299

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2520299

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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