Gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and dinitrogen to value-added products: a review
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Article Title | Gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and dinitrogen to value-added products: a review |
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ERA Journal ID | 40780 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Rabiee, Hesamoddin (Author), Ge, Lei (Author), Zhang, Xueqin (Author), Hu, Shihu (Author), Li, Mengran (Author) and Yuan, Zhiguo (Author) |
Journal Title | Energy and Environmental Science |
Journal Citation | 14 (4), pp. 1959-2008 |
Number of Pages | 49 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | The Royal Society of Chemistry |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1754-5692 |
1754-5706 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EE03756G |
Web Address (URL) | https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelandi↲ ng/2021/ee/d0ee03756g |
Abstract | Electrochemical reduction of gaseous feeds such as CO2, CO, and N2 holds promise for sustainable energy and chemical production. Practical application of this technology is impeded by slow mass transport of the sparingly soluble gases to conventional planar electrodes. Gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) maintain a high gas concentration in the vicinity of the catalyst and improve mass transport, thereby resulting in current densities higher by orders of magnitude. However, gaseous feeds cause changes to the GDE environment, and specific features are required to efficiently tune the product selectivity and improve reaction stability. Herein, with a comprehensive review of the challenges and advances in GDE development for various electrocatalytic reactions, we intend to complement the body of material-focused reviews. This review outlines GDE fundamentals and highlights key advantages of GDE over conventional electrodes. Through critical discussion about steps in GDE fabrication, and specific shortcomings and remedial strategies for various electrochemical applications, this review discusses connections, unique design criteria, and potential opportunities for gas-fed reactions and desired products. Finally, priorities for future studies are suggested, to support the advancement and scale-up of GDE-based electrochemical technologies. |
Keywords | Gas Diffusion Electrode, GDE, Flooding, Electrolyzer, Electrocatalysis, CO2 Reduction Reaction, Carbon Monoxide Reduction Reaction, Nitrogen Reduction Reaction |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 340211. Transition metal chemistry |
340303. Nanochemistry | |
400404. Electrochemical energy storage and conversion | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
Centre for Future Materials | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Funding source | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
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