Our research article has been published on ChemSusChem, we collaborated with Lawrence Berkeley Lab to address a long-existing debate on what copper species are responsible for efficient C-C coupling, especially ethanol formation. Cu+/Cu0 interface in well-defined copper nitride nanocrystals was found to be key for selective CO2 to ethanol conversion.
At LENCI, we focus on addressing the key challenges in electrocatalytic processes for sustainable energy, such as biomass conversion, CO2 reduction and fuel cells through innovations in nanomaterial, interface, electrochemistry and catalysis