Defect-engineered N-doped carbon stabilizes Cu + active sites for bifunctional CO 2 electroreduction to CO and formate

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pirapath Arkasalerks, Phongphot Sakulaue, Pongkarn Chakthranont, Kanokwan Kongpatpanich, Khanin Nueangnoraj
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08966b
Cited by: 2
References: 61

Abstract

Defect-engineered N-doped carbon from tea leaves stabilizes Cu + via Cu–N x sites, enabling durable bifunctional CO 2 electroreduction to CO and formate. A robust Cu + /Cu 0 interface suppresses H 2 evolution and boosts selectivity and stability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
4535–4548
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN