Quantum confinement vs. mesoporosity in SnO 2 : oxygen vacancies dictate dominant formate selectivity in hybrid CO 2 electrolysis with unprecedented 480 mV energy savings

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Souradip Ganguly, Pooja Basera, Shibsankar Dutta, Sukanta Saha, Arnab Dutta, Ashish Sharma, Govindasamy Jayamurugan, Sahnawaz Ahmed, Chanchal Loha, Sirshendu Ghosh
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta09719c
Cited by: 3
References: 27

Abstract

Hybrid co-electrolysis integrates CO 2 reduction with biomass oxidation for efficient formic acid production. Surface-engineered SnO 2 nanoflowers enhance charge transfer, selectivity, and sustainable carbon valorization using earth-abundant catalyst.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Catalysts for Methane Reforming Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
21
Pages
13095–13107
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN