Design and Synthesis of Nano Metallic Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction

Electrochemically converting CO2 into fuels or chemical feedstocks by using renewable energy is a promising approach for closing the artificial carbon cycle. However, a widespread application of CO2 reduction technology is hindered by low product selectivity, high overpotentials, low reaction rates, and lack of catalytic stability. This thesis focus on the design and synthesis of nano-metallic catalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction in the purpose of improving the energy efficiency of CO2RR towards the production of value-added chemicals.