Tuning the Polarity of Dinitrile-Based Electrolyte Solutions for CO2 Electroreduction on Copper and Copper-Based Catalysts

Accumulating carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere due to anthropogenic sources has become an increasing threat to the environment because of the resulting effects of global warming. It has therefore become imperative to develop and utilize alternative sustainable sources for fuels and feedstock chemicals. CO2 electrochemical reduction (CO2ER) has been identified as a promising process which can convert CO2 to added value …