Ultrathin bismuth nanosheets from in situ topotactic transformation for selective electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to formate

Na Han, Yu Wang, Hui Yang, Jun Deng, Jinghua Wu, Yafei Li () and Yanguang Li ()
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Na Han: Soochow University
Yu Wang: Nanjing Normal University
Hui Yang: Soochow University
Jun Deng: Soochow University
Jinghua Wu: Soochow University
Yafei Li: Nanjing Normal University
Yanguang Li: Soochow University

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction to formate is desirable but challenging. Current attention is mostly focused on tin-based materials, which, unfortunately, often suffer from limited Faradaic efficiency. The potential of bismuth in carbon dioxide reduction has been suggested but remained understudied. Here, we report that ultrathin bismuth nanosheets are prepared from the in situ topotactic transformation of bismuth oxyiodide nanosheets. They process single crystallinity and enlarged surface areas. Such an advantageous nanostructure affords the material with excellent electrocatalytic performance for carbon dioxide reduction to formate. High selectivity (~100%) and large current density are measured over a broad potential, as well as excellent durability for >10 h. Its selectivity for formate is also understood by density functional theory calculations. In addition, bismuth nanosheets were coupled with an iridium-based oxygen evolution electrocatalyst to achieve efficient full-cell electrolysis. When powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries, the full cell exhibits impressive Faradaic efficiency and electricity-to-formate conversion efficiency.

Date: 2018
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