Electron-Rich Subnanometer Cu Clusters Facilitate CO–CO Coupling in CO 2 Electroreduction

Journal of the American Chemical Society 2026

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Authors: Jinze Zhu, Jia-Lan Chen, Xin-Ze Qi, Jianwen Zhao, Xuechun Jiang, Wei-Xue Li, Jin-Xun Liu
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c12495
Cited by: 18
References: 70

Abstract

species dominate under operating conditions because of their high population and favorable kinetics. Our findings highlight the critical roles of the electronic structure and cluster geometry in mediating electron transfer and intermediate stabilization, yielding transferable design rules to enhance valuable-product formation across electrocatalytic platforms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
148
Issue
4
Pages
4008–4019
Publication date
22 January 2026
Language
EN