Ethylene

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A study published in Nature Energy by the Fritz Haber Institute and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia reveals key intermediates and Cu active sites for CO2 electroreduction to ethylene and ethanol, using in-situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and density functional theory. The research highlights the role of undercoordinated Cu sites in strengthening CO binding, crucial for efficient CO2 reduction, and offers insights for designing sustainable catalysts in chemical industry applications.