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Solvent reorganization model takes the lead

Accurately modeling CO2 electroreduction is key to advancing the technology and understanding its productivity and CO2 utilization trends. Now, Marcus–Hush–Chidsey theory offers accurate predictions of experimental results, leading to further insights beyond reaction kinetics.

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Fig. 1: MHC kinetics to model CO2RR.

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Elgazzar, A., Wang, H. Solvent reorganization model takes the lead. Nat Chem Eng 1, 334–335 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44286-024-00065-x

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