Cu,S,N heteroatom-tailored carbon quantum dots enabling efficient electrochemical CO 2 reduction to acetate and formate

Materials Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Suanto Syahputra, Florence Vacandio, Véronique Wernert, Emanuela Sgreccia, S. Kačiulis, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Philippe Knauth
DOI: 10.1039/d5qm00916b
Cited by: 2
References: 55

Abstract

Heteroatom-doped carbon quantum dots convert CO 2 to acetate and formate with high selectivity. Reduced hydrophilicity, Cu( i ) centers, and N-doping enhance CO 2 adsorption and C–C coupling, delivering superior acetate production.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Chemistry Frontiers
Volume
10
Issue
9
Pages
1473–1486
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN