The effect of electrolyte alkali cations on CO 2 electroreduction in atomically precise Ag 25 (SR) 18 nanoclusters

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Yuting Ye, Xia Zhou, Yuping Chen, Likai Wang, Qing Tang
DOI: 10.1039/d6cy00350h
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

We unravel cation effect on electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction in Ag 25 nanoclusters. The optimal performance of K + over Na + (Li + , Cs + ) is attributed to interfacial water regulation and reduction of barrier for the rate-determining *COOH formation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
11
Pages
3799–3807
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN