摘要: |
A 3D hierarchical porous structured carbon nanotube aerogel-supported Sn spheroidal particles (Sn/CNT-Agls) on carbon cloth (Sn/CNT-Agls/CC) electrode as a selective and efficient cathode for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate is reported. The electrocatalytic activity of Sn/CNT-Agls/CC toward CO2 reduction is greatly enhanced in comparison with carbon nanotube-supported Sn spheroidal particles (Sn/CNT) on carbon cloth (Sn/CNT/CC) electrodes, which is attributed to the high specific surface area, superior conductivity and excellent 3D hierarchical structure of Sn/CNT-Agls. A maximum faradaic efficiency of 82.7% for formate production has been achieved with high stability at -0.96 V. Strikingly, the selective CO2 reduction to formate can occur at a low overpotential of 361 mV, and a large current density of 32.9 mA cm(-2) is obtained on the Sn/CNT-Agls/CC electrode. |