Copper catalysts hold promise for producing multi-carbon chemicals through electrochemical CO2 reduction, but improving performance is challenging due to the limited tunability of the copper surface. Now, research uses organic functionalization to modify the surface oxidation state of copper, yielding improved energy efficiency for ethylene production.
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Yun, H., Hwang, Y.J. An organic approach. Nat Energy 9, 369–370 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01483-0
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